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Alder Dry Shampoo

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Based in the Brooklyn, NY Navy Yard, Alder is a company that emphasizes finely made products from finely made ingredients, like their Dry Shampoo. Alder’s Dry Shampoo is an effective dry shampoo that is talc free and will not leave hair looking gray or powdery. Particularly useful for oily hair and people who need a quick freshening, simply sprinkle about a teaspoon on the palm and rub into the roots to instantly reinvigorate heavy strands. Available in patchouli, eucalyptus and bergamot.

T3 Music Player

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Ever feel like your iPhone needs a little more Dieter Rams in its life? Give it some with the T3 Music Player ($1). Inspired by Rams' iconic Braun radio of the same name, it sports a clean white interface with a circle in the middle for controlling playback (sounds familiar)? Not content to simply ape the T3, the music browsing interface takes after Rams' 606 shelving, and lets you sort your playlists alphabetically or by rank.

Vans OTW Stovepipe “Kitu Print”

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February has given us some of the biggest sneaker releases we’ll see through the entire year. The second month of 2013 is so chock full of heat that even the lower-profile designs are pretty extraordinary, and we mean that both in terms of public awareness and sole height in the case of this latest Vans OTW release. The Vans OTW Stovepipe is the first ‘Kitu’ pack piece to arrive on store shelves, its island/tribal vibes manifested in cool, highly wearable colors

adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Pack

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First appeared back 1968, designers at adidas intended for the then new Gazelle to be a training footwear for soccer players. Instead, its wholly functional form became a favorite to athletes from all disciplines. Some 45 years later, adidas Originals will be bringing back the Gazelle again, this time as part of an indoor sports pack. Appointed with gum rubber outsole with non-marking threads, the adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Pack features the same luxe suede upper, only its in tonal colorway this time instead. Available in three different colors with metallic gold “Gazelle” inscription on the side panel, the adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Pack for Spring/Summer 2013 is now available at adidas Originals retail locations and adidas online store.

UNDERCOVER x Stussy Johnny Sunglasses

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Give your eyes a little respite from the sun this spring with these Johnny glasses from UNDERCOVER and Stussy. Crafted from high-quality acetate, the new sunglasses come in a standard black as well as spring-appropriate translucent green and brown colors. The unique frames feature a rounded, organic shape — a nice departure from the ubiquitous Wayfarer-type frames — and come with either dark black or brown lenses. Branding remains subtle with a simple Stussy on the outer edges of the arms and UNDERCOVER and Stussy branding on the inside edges.

Nike Kobe 8 “Blue Glow”

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This weekend is about to big one for Nike Basketball, as their Big Three of sneakers will each hit stores in the coveted ‘All-Star’ colors. The Nike KD V, the Nike LeBron X, and the Nike Kobe 8 each have pairs that released recently. This is the Nike Kobe 8 among them, an affair wrapped up in a couple separate blue hues and donning the same sort of camo look we’ve come to expect from the baseline Kobe 8 releases.

B.R.M V12 Gulf

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B.R.M V12 Gulf

This V12 is equipped with an automatic chronograph movement, housed by a black PVD 44mm case and featuring a black dial with blue and orange Gulf stripes. The strap also recalls Gulf’s trademark colors with bright orange lining and two tone stitching. The V12-44 Gulf will be delivered in a special case, which includes the numbers of each watch stamped onto a small metal nameplate (acting as a chassis number for the watch).

Wooden Lego Blocks by Mokurokku

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Today we come across the beautiful wooden Lego blocks by Mokurokku. The Japanese brand offers an interesting remix of the iconic blocks, by producing them entirely out of wood. Each set by Mokurokku includes 50 pieces and goes for about 31 USD.

It looks like they are actually compatible with regular Lego blocks, which will make for an interesting mix when put together.

size? x adidas Originals Trimm-Trab

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As part of their ongoing Adi’s Archive collab with adidas Originals, size? will release the iconic Trimm-Trab silhouette. Originally introduced in 1977 as a fitness shoe, the Trimm-Trab soon rose to prominence among travelling football in the 1980s instating it as a casual every day shoe. The first re-release in almost 9 years features a nubuck upper and premium leather details and comes in three exclusive OG colourways.

"Tianjin" Nike Air Max 90

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The EM city pack revolves around highlighting some of the major cities around the world, and the “Tianjin” Nike Air Max 90 tributes the 4th largest city in China. The shoe goes with a charcoal EM upper that has grey detailing on the mudguard, amongst other sections. The midsole is speckled with a black splatter and red accents and a set of dotted laces add a premium feel to the package. You can start scooping these now at select Nike Sportswear retailers and on ebay.