In what looks a cross between the old Nike ACG water socks from the mid-1990′s and a hole puncher accident, the Nike Zvezdochka LAF – which actually are inspired by design of the Russian cosmonaut socks so they can get around whilst in space and is named after the dog that got blasted in space in the Sputnik 10 mission – is an interesting sneaker design by Australian designer, Marc Newson.

Two new colorways are available, Mahogany (burgundy) and Aegean Blue paired off with Neutral Grey. The Zvezdochka LAF will be made available at the 21 Mercer Nike Store, which is located in New York City’s historic SoHo neighborhood, between Grand and Howard.

[ Links: SneakerFreaker via Nike Sportswear ]

Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, along with Threadless.com have collaborated to bring a t-shirt where all of the proceeds will go to the ongoing Gulf Coast oil spill:

As of this writing, there is still no end to be seen to the Gulf oil spill. And as we all watch the gallons of oil spilling into the water and onto land, we can’t help but wonder what we can do to help. So a couple weeks ago, we decided to reach out to Threadless member Frederik Wepener of South Africa to work with our own Ross Zietz on a collaboration tee. The result is this design, peliCAN t-shirt.

Cool way to give to a good organization and get something cool out of it. Perhaps the best $10 you can donate.

[ Links: peliCAN T-shirt, Gulf Restoration Network ]

LG Electronics has launched its new clamshell phone Candy Phone (model: LG-SU410) targeting young female customers, now available in the Korean market via SK Telecom and Japan market via NTT DoCoMo.

Available in white and pink colors, the Candy Phone is designed with a unique keypad and red LED lights on the front panel. Adopting a 2.8-inch LCD screen, it features T-DMB, a micro SD card slot supporting up to 16GB and more.

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Equal parts samurai and awesome t-shirt, I want this shirt from Threadless…

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Chrome has announced their Pro Series messenger bag named after one of my favorite European cities, Berlin. Built tough with over 15 years of messenger bag experience behind them, Chrome guarantees the bag for life. Yep… for life.

With over 15 years experience designing and manufacturing bags, Chrome introduces a new professional series messenger bag called the “Berlin”. The Berlin was designed from the bottom up, incorporating a completely new pattern and a functional four-point harness system. Working with professional messengers on this project for the last year has allowed Chrome to dial in all necessary features that messengers rely on. The end result; the Berlin is the best messenger bag Chrome has ever made.

• Weatherproof 1,000 denier Cordura outer shell
• 18 oz. weatherproof truck tarp liner sealed with military spec. seam binding
• New pattern allows for significantly increased capacity.
• Secondary shoulder strap with four point adjustment system for large loads
• External strap system for oversized packages
• Velcro accessory mounting strap
• EVA foam padded shoulder strap and back panel

The Berlin Pro Series messenger bag clocks in at $220 bucks… and worth it.

[ Chrome Berlin ] [ Related: Pabst Blue Ribbon & Chrome Bags ]

Called the “Nice Cup In Bra,” the lingerie consists of a grass-green top that, when removed, conveniently unfurls into a 1.5-meter-long putting mat. When the user sinks a putt into one of the cups, a built-in speaker pumps out a cry of “Nice shot.” (Watch a short video.)

In addition to functioning as a practice mat, the bra incorporates features that can come in handy on the course, such as pockets for storing extra balls and tees, as well as a detachable flag pin that doubles as a score pencil.

The bottom half of the lingerie consists of a detachable pink skirt with the words “Be Quiet” printed in bold letters on the rear. When removed, the extra-short skirt can be used as a flag to encourage onlookers to remain silent.

According to the maker, the Nice Cup In Bra — which is not yet for sale — was created in response to the growing popularity of golf among females in Japan, and is designed to appeal to busy working women looking for a unique and convenient way to practice their putt.

Twice a year, Triumph International Japan unveils a new concept bra that highlights a popular trend or draws attention to social issues. Previous Triumph bras include the Marriage-hunting Bra, Shopping Bag Bra, Solar Power Bra, My Chopsticks Bra, and Voter Turnout Bra.

[ Source: Walkerplus ]

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After the superb Homage Clothing “For All Mankind” earlier this week, why not end on an equally superb t-shirt design by Enclothe, “After That Day” (see above), this has been a good week for t-shirts.

After that day things were much different. Rivers ran through crumbling cities. Birds nested in the broken windows of skyscrapers, and bears hunted on carpool lanes.

As nature reclaimed what was hers all along, the remnants of a civilization once great was now the playground of the feral.

Which in t-shirt design speak means “one kick-ass design”. Enclothe design brings out the killer t-shirt design called “After That Day” which shows bears, broken skyscrapers and a world if nature was to truly flex it’s muscles. Hit up Enclothe’s website for more looks at this excellent $20.00 t-shirt.

[ Enclothe ]

As a friendly reminder, Mother’s Day falls on May 10th this year. And Picaboo has a deal for you.

Picaboo , the popular photo book and greeting card provider, announced today an offer of 25% of all photo books and greeting cards until April 30th, 2009 (SPRING25)*. With Picaboo, custom gifts with an affordable price tag couldn’t be more in sync with the times.

Also, Picaboo 2.5 was recently launched, offering “lay flat” pages – a first in the marketplace. These photo books, made with a special post binding system and hinged paper, lay flat no matter how many pages – ultimately setting the stage for a stunning presentation.

Concepts outlined in the Spring Idea Center are: Changing Seasons; My Garden Book; Spring Break and Blooms & Blossoms. Additional ideas reside in the Mother’s Day Idea Center, including: Mom’s Favorite Recipes; A Mother’s Influence; Without Mom Who Would…; My Favorite Memories; Mommy & Me and Mother’s Biography Book.

Photo book pricing starts at just $9.99 and shipping is additional. Once made, Picaboo photo books can also be easily shared online free of charge. Greeting cards are available in various sizes and pricing ranges from $.73-$2.49 per card. Shipping is additional.

It’s been a while, but I had an article about the Freebord “skateboard” that honestly, while riding it, seems to share more with a snowboard than a skateboard. Even though I was a huge skateboard fanatic growing up, the years have seen me shift to more snowboarding – it didn’t hurt as much if I fall.

Freebord’s rapidly growing community of riders is constantly pushing the sport forward and inspiring product advancement. In response to growing demand and rider feedback for a more aggressive setup, Freebord has improved and redesigned the trucks to provide enhanced durability, strength and responsiveness for riders of all levels. The trucks were developed by a team of snowboarders and product designers, specifically engineered for technical precision and better control.

“We have always worked very closely with snowboarders, surfers and skaters to design boards that meet their rigorous riding styles and deliver a ride that keeps them stoked year round. This process was no exception,” said Steen Strand, Freebord founder. “Seeing how fast Freebord is growing and how hard the riders are pushing it, it became clear it was time for us to push the innovation envelope once again.”

Decks:

Freebord also released today three new series of deck graphics in varying sizes: Elite, Haze and Riot. Light, responsive, and solid, these decks are designed to bomb the steeps with total control and stability while still being light enough for airs. Suitable for riders of all weights and heights, all of Freebord’s decks come gripped and are made with 7-Ply, Canadian rock maple.

Truck Features:

T6 cast aluminum base plates and hangars

Wider base plate footprint for more responsiveness

Flat hangar design and extended bracket for more stable grinds

Locked-in base wheel bearing for improved durability

Redesigned base wheel bracket with no-slip adjustment notches

Larger, higher grade base wheel for added durability

Well, falling while on your Freebord will still hurt (that’s incentive to suck less), but the sensation of snowboarding in the middle of the summer still should be enticing.

Prices start at around $229.99. Hit up Freebord’s site for more information.

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That code is good until September 15, 2008, to get started saving a few dollars on some cool stuff ladies… or men buying for our special ladies.

Enjoy. Now if only I needed a new purse