When first launched Australia’s Colab definitely brought a new element into the sunglass market. Something that we had previously seen on t-shirts and other pieces was now also apparent on sunglasses – artist collaborations. The idea seems rather simple at first, but Colab goes much further than just slapping a logo or a graphic onto the sunglasses, rather creating a complete story and all that in the highest quality one can wish for.
The chosen artists for Season 2 include Australia’s Dmote, Geneviève Gauckler from France, Josh Petherick, Marok and Tonite/Fergadelic.
 
Each style has been designed, created and manufactured under the watchful eye of these artists ensuring there is no compromise in the development process. The new collection will be in stores sometime in September. From Colette in Paris to United Arrows in Japan, you can expect the line to pop up in pretty much every store that is at the fore front of fashion and style. Via Selectism.
 
After the jump more looks of the new season.

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Australian eyewear label Colab has been a refreshing addition to the market place, introducing the concept of artist collaborations into a new market.
Here we present you their latest models. This time the label got together with DMote and Genevieve Gauckler.
Dmote is an amazing Australian graffiti artist, who has set the bar in Australia and in many cases the world. The artist designed a white pair of sunglasses, featuring a 3D fly all-over design.
With a focus on pop culture and her simple but striking characters, Gauckler images are unnervingly empowering and emotive- despite their flatter-than-flat 2D styling. Working heavily with companies such as F communications and Yves Saint Laurent, Gauckler is a new and very exciting addition to the Colab family. The name should ring a bell, since we have already presented you both toys and other products from the artist. For Colab she designed a pair of black sunglasses, as usual featuring striking graphics.
Check them both out in detail after the jump.

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The Casio “Conre” Collection is an exclusive watch line designed in collaboration with internationally renown artists, creators and brands from the world of street culture. The first G-SHOCK CONCRE series features models created in partnership with New York artists ERIC ELMS, MADSAKI, ROSTARR and East Village retailer DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT.
Developed and produced under the guidance of G-SHOCK Japan, the CONCRE line is a significant development for the global G-SHOCK brand. In Japan and worldwide, G-SHOCK is known for its iconic watch collaborations with Japanese domestic streetwear brands such as A BATHING APE and KIKS TYO and for it’s creative partnerships with the Japanese branches of global brands and retailers including STUSSY, LEVI’S and UNDEFEATED.  However, distribution and sales of such G-SHOCK collaborations are often restricted to Japan, rendering the high caliber creations unavailable to G-SHOCK fans abroad. In a move that expands the distribution of special G-SHOCK make-ups for the first time in the brands history, the new CONCRE watch line will launch worldwide at select streetwear and sneaker boutiques, skate shops, and finer retail accounts in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia.
The watches are now available for purchase at Nano Universe. Check them out in detail after the jump.

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Casio G-SHOCK revealed today the launch of “CONCRE,” an exclusive watch line designed in collaboration with internationally renown artists, creators and brands from the world of street culture. The first G-SHOCK CONCRE series, featuring models created in partnership with New York artists ERIC ELMS, MADSAKI, ROSTARR and East Village retailer DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT, will be viewable to the public at an exclusive model launch exhibition hosted by DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT during New York Fashion Week (September 5th – September 12, 2007). As a complement to the exhibition, on the evening of September 9th, a private CONCRE launch reception event for media, artists, retailers, friends and family will be hosted by FRANK 151 at THE PLUMM in the West Village (please see exhibition and reception invitation below).
Developed and produced under the guidance of G-SHOCK Japan, the CONCRE line is a significant development for the global G-SHOCK brand. In Japan and worldwide, G-SHOCK is known for its iconic watch collaborations with Japanese domestic streetwear brands such as A BATHING APE and KIKS TYO and for it’s creative partnerships with the Japanese branches of global brands and retailers including STUSSY, LEVI’S and UNDEFEATED.  However, distribution and sales of such G-SHOCK collaborations are often restricted to Japan, rendering the high caliber creations unavailable to G-SHOCK fans abroad. In a move that expands the distribution of special G-SHOCK make-ups for the first time in the brands history, the new CONCRE watch line will launch worldwide at select streetwear and sneaker boutiques, skate shops, and finer retail accounts in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia.
G-SHOCK CONCRE will be available at retail in October 2007. The ERIC ELMS, MADSAKI, ROSTARR and DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT models will be produced in limited quantities of 250 pieces each. 1000 pieces of an additional signature G-SHOCK CONCRE model will accompany the collaboration offerings.
Expect images of all artist collaborations soon.



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