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Outlier NYCO Slims

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You already know these aren't your average Chinos. Outlier came across a surplus stash of American Nyco, a military-grade nylon/cotton hybrid used in original M-65s and Korean War-era paratrooper pants. The rugged fabric makes for a pant that's built for just about anything you can throw at it and its Quarpel treatment also keeps things tidy with light water and stain resistance. $98

Converse Chuck Taylor Hollis Hi

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Just in at Kith NYC is an updated Converse Chuck Taylor Hollis Hi’s. An upgrade of the classic Chuck Taylor, the Hollis Hi features a ripple gum sole, premium leather uppers and textile lining inside. Standout details for the Hollis include the addition of a cross-stitched heel and ribbon pull tab for a twist on the classic. Available in grey with a white outsole, black with a black/gum outsole, and navy with a gum outsole, these can be purchased at amazon and ebay.com online for $80 USD.

The North Face Purple Label - Wool Mountain Parka + Pants - Camouflage Pack

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Utilizing the traditional 65/35 Mountain Parka silhouette, The North Face Purple Label created this camouflage version in a wool blend material. The Mountain Parka and Pants are detailed with a jacquard design, instead of screen print, which should make the pattern more durable and longer-lasting. Pertex lining on the interior of the jacket offers extra protection from gusts in open fields or mountain tops. Additionally, the wool pants are equipped with a plastic clip buckle for fast adjustment. The setup is in stock at select The North Face Purple Label dealers

Danielle Ruffa Fall/Winter 2012 Footwear

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Footwear for Spring Summer 2013 from Daniele Ruffa. Made in Italy by hand, the label uses traditional methods to make a more laidback, modern shoe. Loafers, oxfords, chukkas, all built with high quality hides and natural dyes. Goodyear construction on some, moccasin stitching on others, classics reinterpreted.

A-1 STORE x XLARGE Leopard Print Spalding Basketball

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Tokyo-based streetwear brand XLARGE presents a limited capsule collection with retailer A-l STORE. Inspired by grassroots basketball leagues at the street level, the collection features a number of elements with dual branding – as well as signature leopard-print accents we’ve seen from XLARGE in the past. In addition – and keeping in line with the theme – a collaborative mini-basketball and small bag for one’s basketball shoes has been completed in conjunction with legendary basketball producer Spalding. Expect these items to show up at the A-1 STORE in the coming weeks.

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

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Porsche previews its next generation (and dramatically better looking) Panamera with the hybrid-powered, Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. Powered by a 3 liter V6 coupled with an electric motor, both combine to deliver 416 hp which will get the Sport Turismo from 0-62 in less than six seconds. As for the hybrid system, the car can be reach 80 mph in its electric mode and will travel a little over 18 miles on battery power alone. Porsche

Puma x ASOS Black 'Be A Creator'

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For Fall/Winter 2012, ASOS launches ASOS BLACK x PUMA, a collaboration that fuses fashion and sport. The collection will comprise of 45 pieces including both apparel and a selection of accessories and showcases the use of technical sports finishes and fashion shapes, designed for aesthetic not performance. The range perfectly encapsulates the modern era of heritage sports brands. To model the collection, six urban artists were chosen as testimonials for the brands message and concept entitled Be A Creator.

The collection drops September 25th at Asos and Puma.

Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers - Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

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As we saw with his own line back in August, Thom Browne isn’t afraid to take traditional men’s apparel into an entirely different direction. This time, Browne works with Brooks Brothers on their Black Fleece line presenting a collection of Spring/Summer 2013 menswear that will have you covered from board meeting to the boardwalk. Mixed in among bold designs featuring palm fronds, colorful fabrics, stripes of all sizes and direction, and a range of shoes and accessories are classic essentials of the BB line, including sports coats, dress shirts, and suits. And since island temperatures can tend to be a little steamy, it helps that many pieces are constructed with light and breathable cottons, madras, silks, and cotton jacquard.

Nike Women - Holiday 2012 Collection

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Following a string of success from outfitting the women’s track & field team at the London Olympics to the most recent collaboration with Liberty, Nike Women is on path to the introduction of its most sophisticated collection yet this holiday season. Instead of products rehashed from the men’s collection, the design team behind Nike Women concocted new silhouettes made specifically for women. Fashionable features, bold patterns, and colorways now infused with lightweight, breathable, and supportive materials, the transition between the yoga studio to a night out with friends was never this seamless and easy from Nike Women.

Doraemon x MEDICOM TOY - BE@RBRICK 100%, 400% + 1000%

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The MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK World Wide Tour 2 will make its way to Osaka early next month. To complement the event, MEDICOM TOY has gotten together with Doraemon to produce three sizes of their popular BE@RBRICK figures. Aside from the normal 100% size, the highly collectable 400% and 1000% sizes will be on sale at the venue, followed by select online stores. As Doraemon does not usually have ears, this figure looks slightly inaccurate; however, fans would no doubt like to collect all three items. Pre-order is currently available from the project 1/6 online shop via ebay.