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| Author: | abelincolnjr [ Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
More for you sneaker heads |
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| Author: | Parka [ Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
hehe, seems like he'll put his name to anything these days to make some cash. Times must be hard for him too. |
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| Author: | eLOCO [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
Parka wrote: hehe, seems like he'll put his name to anything these days to make some cash. Times must be hard for him too. +1 
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| Author: | KJB [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
I really don't get this. Are you supposed to wear these like regular shoes? If so, I would imagine you'd look like a total fool walking down the street in them. Unless you were 4 years old, or had full clown makeup on, of course. |
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| Author: | Biff [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
KJB wrote: I really don't get this. Are you supposed to wear these like regular shoes? If so, I would imagine you'd look like a total fool walking down the street in them. Unless you were 4 years old, or had full clown makeup on, of course. These are house (or camping/tent) shoes. This sort of thing has been around forever & a day at REI, LL Bean, etc. Maybe these are big in Japan b/c people take their shoes off when inside? But I bet these cost 4X or more what a 'plain' pair would be. And what good is conspicuous consumption in the pivacy of your own home? I like KAWS figures for the most part, but this is just selling a label. |
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| Author: | KJB [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
Biff wrote: KJB wrote: I really don't get this. Are you supposed to wear these like regular shoes? If so, I would imagine you'd look like a total fool walking down the street in them. Unless you were 4 years old, or had full clown makeup on, of course. These are house (or camping/tent) shoes. This sort of thing has been around forever & a day at REI, LL Bean, etc. Maybe these are big in Japan b/c people take their shoes off when inside? But I bet these cost 4X or more what a 'plain' pair would be. And what good is conspicuous consumption in the pivacy of your own home? I like KAWS figures for the most part, but this is just selling a label. That's what I was hoping (the usefulness part, I mean). It makes much more sense with that in mind - they definitely look comfortable. But I agree that the name brand carries very little weight in the context of comfort. Strange, though, how Kaws' clothing pieces (and the implications thereof) are much more fascinating to me than either his toys or his artwork. |
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| Author: | locomoto566 [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
Oooo, the look so snuggley warm and soft, just perfect for the winter. I just want to slip into a pair, go outside and kick my own ass. |
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| Author: | eLOCO [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
locomoto566 wrote: Oooo, the look so snuggley warm and soft, just perfect for the winter. I just want to slip into a pair, go outside and kick my own ass. 
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| Author: | leinad [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
Biff wrote: KJB wrote: I really don't get this. Are you supposed to wear these like regular shoes? If so, I would imagine you'd look like a total fool walking down the street in them. Unless you were 4 years old, or had full clown makeup on, of course. These are house (or camping/tent) shoes. This sort of thing has been around forever & a day at REI, LL Bean, etc. Maybe these are big in Japan b/c people take their shoes off when inside? But I bet these cost 4X or more what a 'plain' pair would be. And what good is conspicuous consumption in the pivacy of your own home? I like KAWS figures for the most part, but this is just selling a label. I think they retail for around 130. That's about 100 more than what I'd pay. Maybe I'll buy a pair from LLBean and Sharpie some X's across the front. |
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| Author: | Grizlli [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
thats really fucking ridiculous, theres a line between pop art and selling out and kaws has LEAPED well past it. |
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| Author: | bryce_r [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
I'm surprised he didn't go for Kaws-uggs. Now that is something I'm sure a lot of people would eat up. |
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| Author: | akum6n [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
bryce_r wrote: I'm surprised he didn't go for Kaws-uggs. Now that is something I'm sure a lot of people would eat up. It would be an article of clothing that is its own commentary. |
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| Author: | leadster [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
meh...bodybags for your sneaks. LAME. |
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| Author: | eric [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
/facepalm |
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| Author: | Kevlo9 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
WOW! They have an X on them! Who buys this crap? |
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| Author: | Slack [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
Kevlo9 wrote: Who buys this crap? the same people who buy old skool kaiju |
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| Author: | uberboy [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
this is awesome. so much crappier than the marc jacobs shoes. In twenty years, we'll be laughing at how many inane products Kaws managed to put out. I know some of you think the commodification of self lost significant relevance post-Warhol, but I still think there is some validity in being supported by the wealthy while also deceiving them through taste manipulation. How many idiots will buy these just because they are Kaws fans? the utility of such items is low, whether they are for wearing or as part of your Kaws collection (not much to look at). branding them as made by a "fine" artist only evokes humor from me. of course I wouldn't buy them unless they had some sort of skull pattern on them....... |
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| Author: | Greasebat [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
locomoto566 wrote: Oooo, the look so snuggley warm and soft, just perfect for the winter. I just want to slip into a pair, go outside and kick my own ass. actually laughed out loud ! |
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| Author: | vinylhammer [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 3:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Kaws Sleepingbag shoes |
bryce_r wrote: I'm surprised he didn't go for Kaws-uggs. Now that is something I'm sure a lot of people would eat up. Don't give him ideas
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