Now this is how you update a line for the holidays! Japanese brand, Swagger has recently updated their choices by dropping some heat for fall/winter ‘08, in typical Japanese fashion. VIBRANT colors and patterns all make the cut as the brand continues to find new customers and outlooks on our beloved streetwear. Jackets, hoodies, sweaters, backpacks, denim, & some really interesting hats are all included and available now at select Swagger accounts.

The latest addition to Official’s diverse Holiday 2008 collection is the “Neu Mesh” silhouette, a unique cross between a fitted and a trucker hat. Using premium materials, construction, and detailing, these hats are decked out with a perfectly rounded crown, 8 rows of stitching on the visor, contrast Official tape and the new laser cut Official ³POP² label. The new caps are set to debut in two patterns this Monday, November 24th via Official’s online store.

If you are gonna do something, go BIG. How big? XLarge big! The 2 prolific brands of Vans and XLarge bring you this very dope Sk8 hi for the holidays. As you can tell, the upper features multicolored XLarge logos all over, set against black suede. And yes, a set of laces is included in each of the logo colors, so that you can coordinate accordingly. Possibly the best part of this particular sneaker is the all-white sole, sans the colored stripe. Very impressive sneaker. Available 12/8/08.

HomeRoom is arguably the king of cut & sew in the streetwear world. The tailoring craft has been passed down from generation to generation and the Fall/Winter 08 line is definitely no diss to the grandparents. Focusing on well tailored and engineered garments, the offering is full of sweaters, hoodies, flannels & jackets with crazy details and thought. Zippers have made a strong showing in the lineup and other impressive details like thumb-holes in the cuffs are much appreciated. For that more refined/street look… stateside, get this collection ASAP.

Want some options in your wardrobe this winter, but don’t have the cash for two jackets? Addict and Rogue Status have got you covered with this reversible Method Zip Jacket. The dope collaborative piece is covered with Rogue Status’ Gun Show print on one side, and has a simple black and white design on the other with an Addict logo hit on the left chest. Extremely limited, the jacket will be available on November 28th at the Addict store in London.

The last show of the year at Berlin’s Intoxicated Demons Gallery will be “Camina O Revienta,” featuring artwork by Sozyone “Million” Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s work is heavily influenced by the “Mara Salvatrucha”, a gang better known as MS-13. The exhibition seeks to explore the dark, dynamic energy of the gang through symbolic, graffiti-inspired pieces. “Camina O Revienta” opens on November 28th, and runs through December 21st.

Love KAWS? Love smoking? If so, or just one of the two, super-mega-art-star KAWS has updated his online Original Fake shop with some goodies, including these ashtrays. The pieces sells for $95 USD, making it one of the more affordable ways you can get his art, outside of a stolen internet image. Available now in black or white.

Alador and Smith from the “Original F’ Off Crew” have a message to all haters worldwide: FIX YOUR FACE! As a kind of middle finger to the haters, this theme is offered on an upcoming fitted cap release. Featureing obvious inspiration from The North Face brand, this cap really spreads the holiday cheer to those with the mean mug. Please, just fix your face…. PLEASE. Available soon, keep your eyes open for it.

It was bound to happen… now Obama’s new presidential airplane isn’t the only Air Force One making the rounds. Sneaker artist Kane has been putting in the OT to get these Obama AF1’s ready for an inaugural release. Slated to drop on 1/21/09 at many participating retailers around the U.S., this limited custom will only go for $125 (same price as a premium). Pre order is available now, with all orders shipping on Barack’s special day.

Every true sneaker head has that special shoe that he/she dresses up with the proper formal wear. For all you Adidas lovers out there, David Z and the Originals team bring you this special Adidas Superstar “Black Tie” project edition. Not to much info is out bout this, but from the pics, the use of premium and patent leathers (like a good dress shoe) takes center stage. If you squint real hard, it almost seems like muted “pinstripes” make the cut as well. Stay tuned for more updates on this sophisticated classic.

Looking for a more limited “boutique” type of vinyl figure? Well look no further and say hello to Jeffery. This 50 piece limited edition of Jeffery is actually cast in resin and painstakingly hand painted. To accompany this critter, there is also a 4×5.5 print that can be purchased together for $75. The print is also available by itself, if you happen to miss out on the figure. These go on sale this Thursday 11/20, exclusively at the Hello, Brute online shop.

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Tokyoplastic fans rejoice! Partnered with mphlabs, this vinyl Koguma figure is just about ready to drop in very select accounts around the world. The red edition features the Koguma bear kickin’ back in a tub-like chair, fully equipped with speakers and swivel action. The white edition features the same, but is offered in super limited quantities (125). Available on 11/24/08 at myplasticheartnyc and online store for $75usd.

Coming on the heels off their Miles Davis collection, Supreme pays homage to another legendary musical act, teaming up again with seminal hardcore band Bad Brains. The second installment of the collaboration consists of two shirts and a hooded sweatshirt. The shirts feature the album art from “Pay to Cum!”, Bad Brains’ first single, and “Quickness”, their fourth album, while the sweatshirt has the band’s logo on the front and lists their names on the back. These iconographic pieces will be available on November 24th at Supreme’s NY, LA, and web stores.

“Amanda and Le Messie wanted to know when we goin there…” -Lupe Fiasco “Paris/Tokyo”. To all those that really didn’t know what Lupe was talking about in that rhyme, he was referring to the duo that makes up FALSE. Known for their extreme detail and hand finishing, FALSE is now taking the minimalistic approach by releasing only 3 tees for season 6. The new season is based off a micro novel written by the duo and the fellas at VNRGD. To get your hands on some history, mosey on down to the FALSE online shop and live it up!

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Germany’s Solebox boutique and New Balance arguably have some of the best sneaker collaborations to date. The dope colorways and super premium materials make them some of the most sought after collabs sneakers on the market and now the duo is gonna hit us over the head with this newest: the NB 1500 “Nazar Eye” (evil eye). The shoe is simple: Premium suede, nubuck, mesh, & 3M make up the upper… a gum sole and evil eye ornament finishes it off. So simple, so exclusive. If you are lucky enough to cop a pair from Solebox on 11/22, wear them proud and watch the haters HATE. “Made in England”.