This coming Thursday the 22nd, Laced will be releasing the latest collaboration between Asics and Patta. This time the guys from Amsterdam have taken to the Gel Saga, one of the nicest Asics retro silhouettes around. This serves as a follow up to their first Gel Lyte III, this time more focussed on being a winter friendly shoe. The iconic cross pattern is retained, albeit with a more subdued colour palette. Where these shine is in the material choices, with lush nubuck, reflective panels, tough rubberised leather and pony hair. There’s only three stores stocking these and number are really low. Hit up the store at 10am to ensure you have the best chance at getting a pair, and we’ll be in the new spot by then so you can grab a coffee and check out the new fit out!

- t, $180 and limited to one pair each…

Pretty sure this is the first time I’ve made a “You Ain’t Up On This” post, but now seemed like a good time to start. The Opening Hours is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with what’s going on with Australia’s creative minds. As they put it: “Our aim is to bring the latest in Australia’s exhibitions, vandalism, creative ism, events, accidents and exploits to help you get through the work day.“

- t, While you’re at it also check out Stupid Krap…

It’s been over six months since my last Top Ten and a fair bit has happened since then. I’ve been pretty busy working on various projects, and with the re-opening of Laced‘s (proper) store coming very soon I’ve found some time to compile a wish list of goodies that I’d love to see in my stocking this year round. I’ve made it simple for y’all by including prices and links (where possible) to the items so… no pressure…

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I really hope that World and Blind keep re-issuing these classic boards, not least because, even if you can find one, an original will have a four figure price tag.  Really glad to see this example even features the original ‘world over the old SMA’ logo.

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Fancy socks are always good, these new little numbers from Aussie purveyors of fine mens workwear Noir have teamed up with Japan’s Chup to create 3 patterned socks sure to wow anyone that’s within 20 meters of you when you sit down. They’re made in Japan from 100% cotton and available in 26-28cm (around a sz. 9-11).

Available from Up There and Tribe Shoppe, they’re perfect Christmas stocking stuffers for this year!

- t, if anyone wants to buy me either the black or reds I’d be your best friend…

The boys over the other side of the world country at Butter Goods have just dropped their Spring/Summer 2011 range and it keeps true to their simple and effective aesthetic. There’s some nice strong graphics in this range, my particular favourites from this range are the Bad Habits and Big Fish tees and Keeps it Gritty snapback. Hopefully Santa can bring me something for Christmas… In the mean time you can pick up Butter locally through Combined and Sneak & Destroy.

- t, Check out the full range online

Creative powerhouse and amateur astrologist Pete Le Chic drops his latest For The Homies range entitled “Straight Outta Costanza” it’s an ode to being a 90′s kid. Featuring imagery and references to stuff you remember from growing up in the decade, there’s sure to be at least one thing that makes you go “ahhh I remember that”. Alongside tees, Homies also brings their 5 panel cap in Zebra (the leopard version is hot property and long gone) and shorts. You can pick up the new range locally at Laced or via the Homies online shop.

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This Thursday December 8th, Aussie label Vanishing Elephant will be releasing a capsule collection created with streetwear powerhouse Stussy. Featuring shirts, tees, shorts, chinos a backpack and even shoes, the whole collection can have you ready for an inner-city hipster safari quicker than you can say “just wait for me to roll up my pants”.

Everything will be available through General Pants, Incu, Vanishing Elephant’s Melbourne store and their online shop.

- t, hit the jump for the press release