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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SplashJOY!

Exactly one year ago today we decided to split our publication into two unique sites. Just about three years ago my business partner and I began an online publication which looked to take a distinct perspective on fashion, photography, politics and of course hip hop.

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BoF Presents Inside Supreme: Anatomy of a Global Streetwear Cult

Many attribute the rise of the iconic skate/streetwear brand to some of our favorite publications like Hypebeast and Highsnobeity, combined with online forum chatter from people like yourselves.

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UNDFTD Japan x Converse Japan Chuck Taylor All Star All Good TYO Hi

San Francisco streetwear label Undefeated teams up once again with frequent co-conspirator Converse for the Chuck Taylor All Star All Good TYO Hi. This time around the two brands’ Japanese divisions…

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New Balance ML581AT Trail Shoe

The ML581 reflects a different part of New Balance’s rich archive: whereas most re-issues are based on the brand’s rich running heritage, this rugged trail shoe has its roots in hiking and trail running. Based on the classic M581 runner…

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Nike Black/University/Volt Red Lunar Eclipse+ 2

Nike drops some great new looks for Spring 2012 this week. One of which is the Red Lunar Eclipse+ 2 in the great Black/University Red/Volt colorway. The streamlined runner is hyperfused together…

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New Balance Valentine’s Day 576

After a few fantastic New Balance releases over the past few days, they are back at it again. New Balance have Valentines Day covered with these cherry-flavoured candy kicks. The saccharine-saturated sneakers feature love hearts…

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RAPBOIS x New Balance ML574

One of the great aspects to this year’s holiday season as been the collaborations New Balance has displayed. One of which is the upcoming partnership with Japanese women’s label RAPBOIS which has bread the White/Black-Yellow dalmatian print ML574. Hit the pic to head over to SplashJOY for more.

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Interview Presents: Common Interests

I’m still waiting for a Common surprise in my inbox but it has yet to happen and the anticipation continues to build. Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. better known to the world as Common recently sat down with Andy Warhol’s brainchild…

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Asics Infra-Cement Gel Lyte III

Obviously the infrared colorway is going to touch base with us here on FBC. Asics’ latest look for the popular Gel Lyte III model features an Infra-Cement colorway which is sure to become one of the highlights for the season. Hit the pic to head over to SplashJOY for more.

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OriginalFake Companion Snowman Tee

KAWS and his OriginalFake label released the Companion Snowman Tee this past weekend. The piece features the original lonely KAWS Companion character building a snowy partner to play with perfect for the winter season.