Heineken Icone Pure

Heineken and French designer ORA-ÏTO teamed up again after previous collaborations. Back in 2002 ORA-ÏTO received the ‘oscar for the best packaging’ for his aluminum Heineken bottle. The outcome of the latest collaboration is a new limited edition set of 100% sustainable aluminum bottles; the Icone Pure.

The new bottle is white with a green dotted inscription and featuring the iconic green logo of Heineken on the front and back. The packaging is successful in branding the bottle as “pure” and “green” while still maintaining the aesthetic of the Heineken brand. 

ORA-ÏTO is the brand name of the designer Ito Morabito. Ito Morabito describes his style as simplexity. He says, 'All my designs look very simple, but I can tell you it is very complex to make it happen.'

Thanks to Minimalissimo for the info and photos!

KAWS x Dos Equis Beer Bottles

Mexican beer company Dos Equis has collaborate with Kaws on a two special bottle designs. Each bottle is representative of Dos Equis’ two offerings, a Lager and an Amber, and featuring Kaws signature “X Eyes” all over. For the moment it looks like the bottles will only be available in Mexico, starting September 2010.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the info!

Murasaki Sports x Nixon The Player & The Rubber Player

Japanese surf and action sports retailer, Murasaki Sports, celebrate their 100th store opening with a collaboration with Nixon on two of Nixon’s popular models – The Player and The Rubber Player. Both styles come in black colorways, one in metal, the other one in rubber, featuring dark casing and faces with neon hands. Available now through Murasaki Sports.

I really love Nixon 'The Player' series. The reason I like these watches because of the simplicity. I think I'm going to get one soon!

Thanks to Hypebeast for the info!

Stüssy x Levi's – 505 Denim & Cargo Shorts

Stüssy works with Levi’s on two exclusive pieces. The first items (above) are a pair of military inspired cargo shorts. The shorts are available in three different hues, and complete with leather patch and dual branding. The second items (above) are a highly distressed pair of 505 Denim, details include multi-colour patches, Stüssy logo hits on the coin pocket and woven inside the waistband, and a genuine leather patch. The jeans are available in indigo and black colours. Check out Stüssy Japan for further information.

Thanks to Highsnobiety for the photos and info!

OBEY x STRANGEco – Mr Spray

OBEY x STRANGEco, are pleased to announce Mr Spray, a new limited edition toy series designed by Shepard Fairey, a famous artist. 

Mr Spray is an original character created in 2004 as a street-art appropriation of an advertising character design of the 1950s, which first appeared in an OBEY print edition. Mr Spray is the first original vinyl figure design by the artist in eleven years and will be released in mid-July 2010.

Mr. Spray vinyl figure is produced in limited editions with four distinct color variants: Black and Red, available at select retailers and STRANGEcoʼs online retail store, plus two special editions: Gold, available exclusively through Obey-Giant and Silver, available exclusively through STRANGEco. Click here for more information.

Nintendo 3DS

The latest generation in the DS platform has arrived as Nintendo releases information/imagery surrounding its new 3DS, yet another advancement for the video game giant. Highlighted features include: wireless communication, internet access, 3D view without the need for any special glasses, a “Slide Pad” that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor. Click here for further information.

It looks cool to me! I really want to get one! 

Paul Smith x Burton Vapor Snowboard

 British designer Paul Smith re-unites with Burton once again in a release of a snowboard slated for the 2011 season. The collaborative Paul Smith Vapor snowboard is an exemplification of both labels’ dictum for impeccable shapes and love for colors. On the upper, the snowboard is kept restrained and cool in black, with a pop of color in the channel which allows for use with both the Burton EST and Burton 3D bindings; and on the flip side, things get a little wild as Paul Smith’s iconic rainbow stripes are interlaced with bold Burton logo. The Vapor is a lightweight board which allows for an effortless ride.

The snowboard collaboration comes on the heels of three previous collaborations starting in 2005 which has revolved around on-hill apparel. The Paul Smith x Burton Vapor Snowboard will retail for $1,199.95 USD and be available in mid-August through Burton.com. So those who are thinking of upgrading their gear and look, here is a good option to consider before powder season kicks in.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the info and photo!