I posted a few pics of the Spring 2010 collection from Bathing Ape a couple of days ago, and here’s a more extensive look into the collection. It’s full of animal print, camouflage and pictures of Baby Milo.
 Plus a few accessories.
 
 

You can catch this and more at select Bape stores on New Year’s Day, and everywhere on January 2nd.
Just a little relief from the after-holiday slump.
Via Swaggerdap

Kanye is sneaking out of self-induced hiding, and I can breathe freely again. I love this man for his music, passion, and incredibly correct—yet, horribly executed—outbursts. But most of all I love his style.
The folks over at Bathing Ape seem to agree. Kanye’s teamed up with them again by posing for their Spring 2010 lookbook. This round of Bape offerings consists of varsity jackets, tees, belts, trousers, and a Baby Milo hoodie that takes me back to 12th grade.
Anybody from Atlanta will know exactly which hoodie I’m referring to.

Personally, I …

Look for these at the beginning of 2010. Vans will be releasing a variation on the saddle shoe for women, called “The Sophie.”They come in either leather or canvas, and in a few different colorways.
They remind me of those Urban Outfitters-grandpa shoes every one has been wearing, but with the cutesy innocence of a saddle shoe.

I was torn about them at first, but the more I look, the more I like.  
Via Nitrolicious

New ish from New Balance. For their spring/summer 2010 collection, DC’s favorite brand of sneaker will be releasing their M670 in some new colorways.
Very simple and clean. The navy/gray version is a personal fave. 
 
 
 

Look for them in January and March of 2010. 
Via Hypebeast

Officially in love with Hellz Bellz.
The very edgy clothing line has already collaborated with Stussy, had their merchandise printed in Nylon and now the brand has teamed up with Vans to come out with two pairs of zippered, studded and black shoes that scream Hellz Bellz.
In fact, their motto “A Crime for All Seasons” is etched into the sole of the Hadley Zipper Sneaker right around the toe.
The other pair of shoes, the Sophie Strap Flats, are covered in glittery gold, with cutouts and a silver strap around the front of …