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I know common projects doesn't draw the same kind of coverage on here about exclusives, as they are few and far between unless you count the Tim Coppens/Robert Geller versions, but I feel dumb for not checking the Mr. Porter exclusives earlier.

Liked the combination of leather/nubuck/gum sole better on the white bball highs than the black version.

Thought the look of the lighter leather where it was cut looked excellent on these.

Odd/cool AF1s, sample size edition:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Air-Force-1s-size-9-/181758402679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a51a52077

"Very rare collabo" Gucci x Nike AF1 high, 13 hours left as of 11PM PST 5/31/15.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Air-Force-1-Cork-Id-Custom-Jordan-Adidas-Lebron-Yeezy-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-/321767973904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aeadda410

Nike ID Cork AF1 lows.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIKE-AIR-FORCE-1-HIGH-07-SZ-9-BLACK-WHITE-MARBLE-AF1-315121-031-/181726348040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4fbc0308

B/W AF1 Highs with marbled soles.

SIFF is in full swing. Just finished up reading The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert and this echoes her warnings about the Antropocene Era and the human ability to shape the world.

A fascinating, quiet, detailed examination of competing goals shape how we treat each other. Especially enjoyed Jason Segel's performance, but the dynamic between Jesse Eisenburg and himself works so well because of Jesse's portrayal of a "normal writer." 

Managed to prompt thinking about how the amount of time expended changes my expectations for a work (be it a movie, a book, a play, etc.), which is worthwhile, but did so by "disappointing" me.

Open invitation to see Mad Max: Fury Road on the largest screen that can be found next weekend if anyone is interested in meeting up. Everything I've read (and seen) has me convinced the extra cost will be well worth it.

Recently recorded edition:

DOOM print from Trichome art show awhile back.

Enough music to finish filling up one drawer.

Silent Whisper.

Otto the cat.

Old instax film.

1st pic does a good job of showing off the reverse pleat behind the side seam and how that creates a pretty unique look already.

2nd pic shows that P-10ish fit, with plenty of room through the thigh but when the pant is folded you can have it nearly skin tight on your calf. Final pic showing my dual cellphone pocket usage; one for my keychain, one for my phone.

Saw this dude wandering Capitol hill nearly a year ago. Should have gotten a full fit pic.

You'll find the strangest things when you go looking through the past...

Nike ACG grid-pattern jacket with a psuedo-gravity pocket. Contains a plastic sleeve with a snap which attaches to the external snap shown in the photo. $163.00 if US based, 80 pounds for UK folks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-ACG-Fit-Storm-Jacket-UK-M-new-thermore-padded-/391050128631?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0c676cf7

Nike Goretex Kimono jacket, also with psuedo-gravity pocket. Size Large. ~$265.00 shipped to the US, 150 pounds for UK. Great color and pattern for anyone looking to get away from black goretex. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIKE-ACG-KIMONO-JACKET-LARGE-258814-298-TWEED-goretex-sayagata-brown-nsw-/281589811069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41900f877d

But if you can't get enough of black goretex, black and white version located in the states, also size large. $195.00 before shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-ACG-Kimono-Gore-Tex-Jacket-Mens-Large-/131493520211?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d9fe353

It's finally sunny again. 3A-MSOL1 can be a hassle in Seattle, but charging anything off solar power is kind of sick.

http://store.benchtyo.com/?pid=20576353 There have to be a few ACR heads on here who are in Japan. Heck of a deal for an entertaining piece of ACR history.

would be nice to see fit pics, esp of the pants

https://vimeo.com/113235797 Link to Trichome product demonstration for 3D Riding Pants 2.0 and Beyond Blazer (will take fit pic of how pants fit on me vs Bruised tomorrow).

https://instagram.com/p/2HDXbGivsb/?taken-by=trichomeseattle Trichome product demonstration for Sweatshirt.

https://instagram.com/p/qknLHTivgq/?taken-by=trichomeseattle Trichome product demonstration for Adapt shirt.

Nearly a year has passed since Softs entered into Superfuture's collective consciousness via the Urban Techwear thread, but for all its appeal at the time its offerings have remained mostly off the radar. This may be due in part to pieces selling out, small production runs, and the inability to try on pieces for most of this board.

For myself, however, opportunities to both try on and purchase CCP Japan x Softs Ghost Line have been abundant thanks to Trichome, and I now find myself with a small collection. I'd like to see who else out there has taken the plunge and address the brand's divirgent techwear path.

Personal photos of my collection bellow, as it's nice to have the comparison between stock photos and what a product starts to look like with wear.

Ghost Line Adapt Shirt:

Light-weight, long sleeve shirt. Sleeves attach with a trio of snap buttons, and when removed can be stored (comfortably) in mesh bags behind subtle zips in front of the armpits. Placket conceals snaps buttons and is webbed, so conceivably you could stick a carabiner through any portion of the placket and attach something light weight.

Ghost Line Beyond Coach Jacket:

All poly, raglan sleeve, water-resistant coaches jacket with some crazy design choices. Pockets purposefully curved to hold possessions to the center of the body when riding a bike. On back right below collar is a drop opening. Entire jacket is a pocket. Completely mesh lined, a hidden zipper in the side seam allows you to retrieve anything you happen to hide in it's cavernous interior.

Ghost Line 3D Riding Pants 2.0:

Cotton/poly pant that has quickly became a favorite for this time of year. Double cellphone pockets (see ACR) push front pockets forward, but curving ykk locking zippers reveal pockets that reach down the back of the thigh allowing for more to be carried while biking or walking (if you want to sit down on a chair, however, be prepared to unpack). Double darts on the thigh and a reverse pleat near the side seat give this pant an completely different silhouette, which can be further amplified with the curved velcro strip on the back of the calf. Think ACR P-10, but if folds the fabric instead of hiding it in a gusset.

Ghost Line Sweatshirt:

Mockneck heavy cotton sweatshirt with diagonally angled cuffs, a hidden drop pocket and hidden security pocket, and a ykk locking zip for quick removal. Simpler, but certainly differentiates itself for anything else I've seen called a sweatshirt.

I'm severely tempted. I own the first iteration of their minimal backpack and it always evokes wonder at how something so light can be so strong.

Compelling premise and decent fights, but a horrendous script. I don't go to martial arts movies for their plotting, but they are always significantly better for having a coherent plot. 

Getting more and more of a soft spot for Old Skools, this time in burgundy leather with a side zip.

Stopped in to the Seattle store today to get the requisite look at this season's goods in person.

Pants: As seems to be the case every season, they don't have the apparats in store, which is easily the most discussed pant around these parts. New lightweight voronois are interesting but the fit has never worked for me. Voronoi shorts in particular felt short in the stride, leading to the ever unpleasant floating waist.

Shirts: Frame S/S is gorgeous in Lira Grey (sage-y grey green color) but white sand (which online looks off-white) has too much yellow in it.

Jackets: Field Jacket LT in black is absolutely gorgeous. Extremely tempted, as this season's iteration fits me perfectly.

American Apparel banner ads on here contain a typo. "...their partners and thier children." Boy do I have high hopes for their re-branding if this is the level of effort they are putting in.

Driving anywhere with the windows down and good music on in the hour before the sun sets.

Interesting material combinations.

Extremely disappointing news regarding the Konami/Kojima split: the Guillermo del Toro/Kojima collaboration on Silent Hill has been canceled. P.T. was quite an introduction to the atmosphere they'd be able to create together, but the promise of what they might create outside of a demo format was what had me hooked. Should have seen it coming considering the nature of their split.

https://youtu.be/HgbXWt8kM5Q
Just incredible. Perfect if you love mythology and animation coming together.