VERBAL + YOON "Cherry Bomb" | 50 Years of Dr. Martens

Here we have a remake of the Runaways' track Cherry Bomb as interpreted by Verbal & Yoon of AMBUSH® fame. This track comes from the "50 Years of Dr. Martens" album put out by Dr. Martens in celebration of their 50th anniversary. I gotta say that I really like the new flavor they've injected into this track along with the great imagery present in the video.
Check it out and enjoy guys.

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i-D Magazine 30th Birthday Issue + AMBUSH® Feature

i-D Magazine is celebrating their 30th birthday with a special three cover issue (PRE-FALL 2010) featuring Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Each of the images are shot by Nick Knight and are based around the theme “THEN, NOW and NEXT”. Almost 200 people were photographed by the amazing Nick Knight over a three week period at the Somerset House and AMBUSH® (VERBAL + YOON) was one of them.

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AMBUSH: Verbal & Yoon | Where It All Happens

For VERBAL and YOON, the duo have become a musical and fashion mainstay within Tokyo’s vibrant landscape. Prior, they each occupied different parts of the creative spectrum before coming together to launch AMBUSH DESIGN. Initially formed as a means for YOON to live and work in Japan, AMBUSH DESIGN has been characterized by its unique designs and details. We focused on the couple in their Tokyo studio to gain a better understanding of their brand AMBUSH DESIGN, their Western influences and how Tokyo plays a roll in their inspirations.
Directed by: Caesar Rodriguez

I have to add that videos like this are favorites of mine, where you get to know more about the people behind some of the various items in the world that call out to me. I have been a fan of just about all things AMBUSH since I originally saw Verbal's POW! 3-finger ring in a Teriyaki Boyz video several years ago when I truly became a fan of Japanese fashion. Here, I share this for all of you guys to enjoy.

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Ambush x A Bathing Ape: Kaiju Collection

Extroverts Verbal and Yoon’s label Ambush have joined forces with A Bathing Ape to produce this jacket, shoes and complementary accessories. Performing as Dr. Octagon, Kool Keith created the half-shark-half-alligator-man image and the Japanese designers have realised it. As with previous Bape jackets, this one is split in half – one half takes familiar shark form with the other taking a similarly styled (and fully ‘ambushed’) alligator, which is complete with an Ambush eye and scales over the body. Alongside the jacket, are these Baby Milo rings and a Bape head necklace; both have also been mutated, with Milo’s head being cut to reveal his brain, and with the Bape head being melted. The latter is available in a range of both single and two-tone colourways. As you can see, further accessories along the same theme have also been created, as has this new partially-woven shoe. Again available in prominent colourways, the lace up shoe appears clean, with only a small Bapesta logo on the side-heel. The Kaiju (Japanese for 'strange beast') mini collection will be available Spring 2010.

Definitely gonna have to try and cop one of the chains and I find the shark/gator hoodie interesting but I dunno if I can commit to copping that.

Check out some poster releases for the collab below:




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AMBUSH x A Bathing Ape Collaboration Announcement

A teaser recently popped up, suggesting an upcoming project of sorts between A Bathing Ape and AMBUSH, the jewelry brand from Teriyaki Boy MC Verbal. There aren’t any further details at the moment, so stay tuned.

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Ambush x Silly Thing TK “POW” Ring

Here comes the next collaboration by Ambush on their “POW” ring. This time they worked with Hong Kong’s Silly Thing. TK chose to go with a monochrome grey for the ring. The ring is now available at the Think Silly Store in Hong Kong.
Check it out at Milk.

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RSVP Gallery

Offering merchandise that doubles as art, RSVP serves as a luxury boutique/art gallery that displays and sells pop art and design from around the world. Short for “Répondez s’il vous plaît” or please respond, the store’s name is an invitation for guests to not only visit the space, but participate, get inspired, and respond.

Bars of green neon line RSVP’s black painted ceiling while exposed brick walls display giant neon art pieces commissioned by RSVP – all channeling the store’s design concept of pairing pop art with luxury. Using minimalism and raw space, RSVP takes the look of a pop art gallery, with its merchandise as the featured pieces.

The RSVP decor is taken from The RSVP Private Collection of works from artists including Mark Newson, Stephen Sprouse, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Kaws and NoPattern. RSVP offers pieces from premium brands including Kaikai Kiki, Ambush, Dee & Ricky, Super, PLAY Comme des Garcons, Rizzoli, Original Fake, G-Shock, Incase and Boxed Water. RSVP also has a selection of rare, original, vintage items from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, A Bathing Ape, Nike and Levi Strauss & Co.

RSVP Gallery
1753 North Damen
Chicago, IL
t: 773-770-6666

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AMBUSH® 'Moonwalk Like an Egyptian' Series

The newest release from Ambush Designs; may I present to you the 'Moonwalk Like An Egyptian' series of pendants, which also can double as brooches. Along with the pendants/brooches, they have also released the 'Eye Am Not Alone' ring.

I gotta say that these are some pretty interesting, pretty badass designs...but I will say that it take a certain swagger for someone to successfully pull these off...lol

Check out some more info below:
VERBAL presents us a look into his brand AMBUSH®’s latest series, the “Moonwalk Like an Egyptian” collection. The name says it all as the designs and themes focus on the ancient Egyptian era of Pharos and Pyramids. Some of the highlights include the POP TUT BROOCH/PENDANT and the “EYE AM NOT ALONE” RING. The collection will initially be available at the “Stage” area of the ISETAN Shinjuku Store in Tokyo between June 17th and June 23rd.

AMBUSH® “Moonwalk Like an Egyptian” Series
Wednesday, June 17th - Tuesday, June 23rd
ISETAN SHINJUKU STORE, “STAGE”
Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-14-1
ISETAN SHINJUKU HON-KAN (Main Bldg) 1F, “STAGE”
Tokyo, Japan



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Kool Keith x Ambush Designs 'Black Elvis' Ornament

As some of you may have seen in the Teriyaki Boyz/Mtv Awards Japan post with VERBAL rocking it the whole night, he you have the Ambush Designs Black Elvis ornament, created specifically for Kool Keith.

You want to talk “never-before-seen”, upon Kool Keith’s latest stopover in Tokyo, Teriyaki Boyz’ VERBAL put together this unreal “Black Elvis” Head Ornament through his brand Ambush. The 1 of 1 designed for Kool Keith is made of resin and comes with a gold card of authenticity. No word yet on pricing but this would make an interesting conversation piece to say the least.

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