Eastpack got together with X-Girl to work on a series of bags. The outcome is a backpack and travel bag covered in a zebra pattern with pink accents.
The bags now dropped in Japan. Pics via Star-J.
More pictures after the jump.

The MadeMe Spring 2008 collection has been released today. The collection continues in its 80’s spirit and presents a great selection of leggings, denim pants/shorts, jackets, hoodies and t-shirts. The collection also has a collaboration leggings with Peggy Noland from Kansas City.

The entire collection is now available in their online store.

Here are some good news for the female sneaker fans out there. LA based sneaker boutique Kendo, has finally launched their website and online store. If you are into sneakers, this will certainly become one of your preferred stops for the latest footwear.

UK based girls streetwear label Not Bad For A Girl (NBFG) has just released their Holiday 2007 collection, which consists of t-shirts, crewneck sweaters and zip-up hoodies. In terms of brand building we see quite some similarities between NBFG and Married To The Mob. Lots of the designs are brand name based and centered around their key graphics. The outcome of this strategy is that the brands build strong brands around their clothing and immediate recognizability.
Anyways, check out the new NBFG releases after the jump.

In July we presented you the Claw Money x Nike Blazer Pack, the very first Nike Tier 0 pack targeted at women and designed by a woman. Nike has teamed up again with the graffiti artist/fashion designer. This time they worked on the Vandal Hi. This unique partnership between Nike and CLAW Money creates the next level of dialogue between Nike’s product and the very culture that has embraced it.  “Nike and street art, have been teaming up since day one”, says Jesse Leyva, designer for Nike.
The Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi Pack consists of overall 3 styles. The Vandal Hi rarely gets special treatments, which makes this pack stand out even more. Here some words by Claw describing the project:
“The vandal is my favorite high top of all time! It used to be super rare and finding in a small size (which means girl’s sizes to all you collectors out there!)  was almost impossible! Now Nike and  I am bringing this gem to the ladies, so they can step out in the best!

I used a peacock feather to distinguish it as the rare bird it is. You don’t just want to be in the flock-  Stand up and stand out!!”
The Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi Pack will be released at IHeart in NYC on the 25th of October and then roll out to other Tier 0 stores on the 27th of October.
Check out detailed pictures of all four sneakers in the pack after the jump.

The complete Hellz Bellz Fall 2007 collection has been released these past few days and is available online now at Boundless NY. This is the first Hellz Bellz collection that goes far beyond t-shirts and hoodies. Find plaid shirts and jackets, other jackets, denim, t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies and also knitwear in the line-up. A very impressive growth from this still rather young brand. During United NYC we had the chance to see it live and the quality is also on top. Head out and check it out for yourself!

Of course we also took a closer look at the Hellz Bellz collection at United Tradeshow. We already knew before that the brand was doing great work and was one of the strongest in the female streetwear market, but they proofed again with their new Fall 2007 collection that they do not sit on that.
Looking at the new Hellz Bellz Fall 2007 collection, the key word is clearly progression. Thinking back when they started not too long ago with just a couple of t-shirts, Hellz Bellz now presents a very complete collection. Jackets, hoodies, crewnecks, t-shirts, some great wool pieces, shirts, denim and more. Every piece is well though through and has a smart twist either in design or in the cut. The denim program looks great these days as well, with a nice line-up. They are clearly stepping it up and becoming a leader in the womens market. We also already had a look at Holiday and its looking equally strong. The one thing we are missing for now and we hope to see some time next year, is nice accessories. But we are sure they are already working on that.
Keep your eyes on Hellz Bellz as they are making big moves. Check out a complete Fall 2007 preview after the jump.