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Wonderwall is a Japanese design firm that was founded by Masamichi Katayama back in 2000. Specializing in cutting edge retail and commercial spaces, and most known for designing A Bathing Ape’s “BUSY WORK SHOPs” in Japan, London, New York, and Hong Kong, Wonderwall is changing the way some of the world’s most progressive [...]

Torafu Architects‘ design for the Nike Air Force 1 shoe store in Harajuku, Tokyo, is stunning. The sneakers are displayed all facing the same direction in a double-glass showcase, creating a visual effect similar to a school of migratory fish swimming in an aquarium. The store’s second floor is available by reservation only for die-hard [...]

Lack of innovation, fruity color combos, and mass overexposure on the blog scene has created a stale and tired sneaker culture. As a result, our interests at the AP have shifted away from sneakers and gravitated towards strange loafers and obscure footwear brands that rework traditional classics with a fresh take on materials and identity. [...]

It’s probably safe to say that Vancouver has more shawarma restaurants per capita than any other city in North America. For those that don’t know, Shawarmas are Middle Eastern-style sandwiches loaded with shaved chicken, goat, lamb, turkey or beef and lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce wrapped up in a pita.’s
Our love for the delicious [...]

Most sneaker obsessive-compulsives - especially those enthralled by the “custom scene” - are familiar with Manu Angot and his brand, Art Force One. His unique approach to hand-painted sneakers has earned him a legion of followers from around the globe and has landed him exhibits at high-profile venues such as Collette in Paris.

For those living in the developed world, consumerism is the dominant way of life and is to a large extent, inescapable. While it is possible to live a self-sustainable lifestyle if you are located in a rural area, the all-pervasive consumer superstructure is never out of reach. Although there are a few notable success stories [...]