When you have an image problem, you hire a publicist. America has an image problem, Paper Magazine, hired them a publicist. This right here, is the power of a good idea. As Paper explains, “Right now America is like a company teetering on bankruptcy — we have lost so much credibility and brand currency over the past eight years. And so we invited some of the best visual communicators we know (from ad gurus to artists) to create original advertising concepts that could redefine our country’s image. Welcome to U.S.A. 2.0.”  People such as Alex Bogusky (the man behind Subservient Chicken and Whopper Freakout, amongst others), Dan Weiden (the man behind W+K and Nike ads), Andy Spade (co-founder of Jack and Kate Spade) and Shepard Fairey, they were all asked “HOW WOULD YOU REBRAND AMERICA?” They came back with a print campaign.

Check out all the work here.

Man, I’m so annoyed I missed out on getting one of these Che Trooper Busts from UrbanMedium, they just hit the market and they’re gone already. Out of the 500 made 400 sold out within 24 hours with no word what happened to the 100, we’re hoping various retailers globally, so there is a chance we still snag one!

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Designed and made in Japan, the SportShu is a modern reissue of a PF Flyers classic first introduced in the 1940s. The shoe, available in original black and natural colorways only, features contrast stitching detail, unique rubber-patterned foxing, original PF logo and leather patching on the eyerow. For our readers in the Pacific Northwesst, there will be a PF Flyers SportShu Premier event happening this Thursday in Portland, OR at Local 35. Only 1000 pairs of the SportShu (500 black and 500 natural) are being sold in the U.S. but only 14 pairs or each color will be available at that location so go there early for the free sushi and sake. Thanks Annie!

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Hell yea we posted this and well done France, you’ve done it again. We particularly enjoyed the tour of Paris and the stunned onlookers, but who are we kidding?

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Pinel & Pinel has released some crazy trunks in the past, the ski luggage comes to mind, but that definitely served a purpose for the avid, if not slightly eccentric, skiier. Now we are presented with something they call “The Green Trunk”, which is everything you need to keep and maintain bonsai. In leather and wood, including fine tools and a horticultural growing light, this is sure to be a dream come true for a few green thumbs around the world.

Their site doesn’t say, but this, like all of their pieces, is sure to be limited, check out more pictures after their jump, or hit their site for luggage you laugh at the idea of, until you see it all wrapped in fine leather and nickel hardware.

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I know, the second post about helmets today, I think I might be subconciously shopping for one… Anyway, Ruby has teamed up with Maison Martin Margiela to create this masterpiece which is a perfect combination of luxurious refinement and handmade grunge, available soon at Colette.

Creating fine hats in Milan since 1837, Borsalino had since expanded to create a whole line of accesories. There helmets are of particular note as they are simple, refined and made with the best materials, which is something we certainly appreciate. They also still create mens and ladies hats, a line of menswear, watches, perfume and even bikes. Definitely a company to check out, if you prefer the look of yesteryear.

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You are looking at a very exclusive pair of Air Force 90′s. Nike has only made 25 pairs of these awesome hologram shoes and will not be available to the general public but you can get them here. Hit more for some close up pics.

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If you’re like me, there are just not enough hours in the day to get it all done. So the Just a Moment Clock by Reddish studio could give me or you a new way to look at time everyday. Its a cross between analog and digital representations of time. Each time component is separated giving the appearance that hours, minutes and seconds are all different time zones. The result is just cool.

Order it here.

Be prepared for two new sunglasses styles coming this Spring from Supreme; the Locs and MX are hand-crafted frames from Japan, made from acetate with a wire frame core and features impact resistant lenses that are 100% UV protected. Both styles will be available in three colorways. More pics after the jump.

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A little while back I was pleased that Mike Shinoda teamed up with DC shoes, so its even better news that they have teamed up again to give us a second helping of what they can do together. The Xander model features fish scale clear rubber sole, white premium leathers and a suede toe box. You can pick up a pair here and lets hope Mike and DC keep the collabs coming. Take a look at more pictures after the jump.

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More new goodness from Barbour in the form of a waxed leather satchel, no unnecessary features, just a clean, simple and durable bag, built to stand the test of time.

Available now at Oipolloi.

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