BigWow Comicfest 2015 : Young Comic Artist – Ethan Castillo

BigWow Comicfest - Ethan Castillo - RetrendersWhat is it like to be a young talented comic artist! We caught up with Ethan Castillo at BigWow Comicfest 2015 to ask a couple of personal questions and find out if he’s anything like an ordinary child – and what we got, were simple words of wisdom.

G-Shock S Series for Women

gshockswomencoverThe popular G-Shock watch series by Casio has always been toy accessories for the boys to play with, now a G-Shock S-Series for Women.  We girls, finally get G-Shock watches.  The G-Shock S-Series features unique styling, colors and most of all, be able to match our wardrobe for the night out on the town.

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UNIQLO UTGP 2015 Star Wars

utgpstcoverWe just had the Star Wars Celebration this past weekend, now comes the UNIQLO UTGP 2015 Star Wars Collection.  The winning Star Wars graphic t-shirts are in!  The Global T-Shirt Design Competition 2015 received more than 5,000 entries from around the world.

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BAPE x Sesame Street 2015

bapesesamestreetcoverBAPE aka A Bathing Ape is hitting on all cylinders with their latest collab project – Sesame Street!  This is a fun and cute capsule collection for men, women and kids of all ages looking to rock this PBS educational program.

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Fangirls, Assemble! Hot Topic x Marvel x Her Universe

hottopicmarvelcollabIf you find me at a Hot Topic, I’m usually trying to find some of the Funko/Hot Topic Pop Vinyl exclusives.  But maybe this time, I will buy some clothes!  This has peak my interest and curiosity, as Hot Topic has teamed-up with geeky girls apparel-maker Her Universe for this Marvel Avengers Fashion Collection.  I can definitely see myself wearing these outfits.

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ICC Spring 2015 Lookbook

ICCSL00Looking for a new streetwear brand to rock for this Spring 2015?  Check out Ineffable Clothing Company aka ICC.  This NYC street/skate clothing brand was started in 2013 by Zach Fryer when he was just in middle school!  Yupe, that’s right.

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Japan: The Robot Receptionist

robotreceptionistMeet Aiko Chihira.  She’s robot made by Toshiba and you will find her working at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi department store in Tokyo.  Let’s go shopping!

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Nike x Liberty Summer 2015 Collection

nikeliberty2015summercollectioncoverThe Nike x Liberty Summer 2015 Collection is available now.  This mini-capsule collection features Liberty’s Merlin shapes and pattern prints.  Squares and circles is the rage.  The collection features a range of sneakers, hoodies, hats and women’s tees.

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Nike Air Rift Liberty; MSRP: $120.00USD

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Student Animated Homage to Hayao Miyazaki

hayaomizakitributeThis animated-short Celles et Ceux des Cimes et Cieux (Girls & Guys from Summits & Skies) was made as a final project by Gwenn Germain.  No dialogue needed, just watch the visual animated treat.

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LEGO Star Wars Movie Posters

legostarwarsposteroneLEGO’s Star Wars product-line has been very successful over the years and now they celebrate it with their own LEGO-style inspired movie posters.

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Mini-Roller Coaster Ride in a House

rollercoasterhouseA man in the Netherlands has found an inventive way to sell his house.  He made a mini-roller coaster in and out of his house that takes house hunters a grand tour and audio guide.  How cool?

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Woot Bear: Toys Things & Art Exhibit

wootbearthingsjapanI bought a Mad Panda!  Welcome to the Woot Bear showcase:  Toys Things & Art Exhibit from Japan.  Woot Bear collabs with some of Tokyo’s top toy vinyl artists like Dehara Yukinori, Hariken, Konatsu, Mai Nagamoto, Mographixx, Refreshment Toy and Studio Uamou for this exhibit running through May 10, 2015.

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Made In Paradise S/S 2015 Women’s Lookbook

mipssw2015coverMade In Paradise may sound like a street brand from Hawaii or something, but it’s not!  This lifestyle/swimwear brand is straight outta Hong Kong.  Made In Paradise was founded in 2013 by childhood friends Maruice Maghnagi and Vishal Sani in HK.  They look to make a splash with their “Junk in the Trunk” S/S 2015 collection.

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Made In Paradise S/S 2015 Men’s Lookbook

mipss2015Lifestyle/swimwear brand Made In Paradise is all about fun in the sun and a party attitude with their S/S 2015 theme “Junk in the Trunk.”  If you’re that type a person looking for something new and fresh, then you may want to check out this new streetwear label Made In Paradise from Hong Kong.

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People Footwear S/S 2015 Collection

peopless2015coverA kicks fashion leader in Vancouver, Canada?  Really?  It’s People Footwear!  The shoe company claims to offer the best of the best with their own Skylite, Supercush, Ezy-Brzy and Dreamknit technologies.

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Maison Kitsuné “Spring Shake” & S/S 2015

springshake2015mkcoverGildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki founded French clothing outfit Maison Kitsuné in 2002 and today is still at the top of their game blending together their “East meets West” sensibilities into the fashion world.  If you have a couple hundred bucks to spend on that Spring outfit, then take a look at the “Spring Shake” 2015 mini-capsule collection.

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ElevenParis Jeans Collection 2015

elevenparisjeansWhen the stars are rocking ElevenParis jeans, you know it’s HOT.  Brice Partouche (April 77) collabs with French retailer ElevenParis on a collection of jeans this year.  The “jeans team” took a back to basics approach in creating this denim collection.  Prices go for around $100.00USD and up to $150.00USD.

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ElevenParis S/S 2015 Lookbook

elevenparis2015twoA night on the town, but you need something stylish and trendy, well, take a look at ElevenParis S/S 2015 Lookbook.  The theme for this S/S 2015 men and women collection is hipster chic.  If you’re the type of person that can’t really rock the wild colors and outlandish patterns of like Jeremy Scott’s Adidas Originals stuff, then you can surely wear some ElevenParis.

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Vintage Star Wars Toys in Watercolor

starwarswatercolorcoverIf you are of a certain age, then seeing those classic Kenner Star Wars action figure packaging will bring back insane geeky nostalgia of childhood.  Artists Alastair Eales brings that all back on a different medium – watercolors.  His work on vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure packaging is simply amazing and cool.

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Human Made S/S 2015 Lookbook

humanmadess2015coverFamous clothing designer NIGO models for the Japanese urban apparel maker Human Made for their S/S 2015 collection.  The theme for the Human Made S/S 2015 Lookbook is old-school vintage.  It has the outdoor vibe, like I’m going to chop some wood and go hunting.  The Human Made S/S 2015 collection will drop next month May 2015.

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Moleskine Batman Limited Edition Collection

moleskinbatmannotebooksI may use a laptop, my iPhone, my PC rig or Google Docs, but I’m still old school when it comes to writing ideas down, jotting notes or doodling by writing everything onto my personal notebook.  Batman fans, take a look at this Moleskine Batman Limited Edition notebooks.

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DIY Life-Size Princess Zelda

DIYZeldaCoverInstead of buying an expensive Princess Zelda statue or pricey action figure, why not build your own life-size Princess Zelda figure.  And that’s why Deviant Art member minidelirium did.  Okay, she’s a big fan of Nintendo, but also a really good papercrafter.  The Princess Zelda stands 5’6″ and over 220-plus hours was spent making this!

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Drawings of Wes Anderson Movie Characters

characterswesandersenIf you’re fan of Wes Anderson films, then you’ll get a kick out of this.  Artist and graphic designer Alejandro Giraldo illustrates simple character portraits of the many wild and funny characters that have appeared in Wes Anderson flicks over the years, from the The Royal Tenenbaums to his latest The Grand Budapest Hotel.

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UNIQLO UT S/S 2015

uttintincollectionI’ve always like the various selection of graphic tee’s that UNIQLO puts out for men and women.  And this year’s UT collection of tee’s features Tin Tin and your Frozen characters make their appearance.

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H&M: The Spring Look 2015

HandMLadiesSpring2015coverIf you’re on somewhat of budget like me for this Spring and looking for a bunch of Spring outfits, then H&M should hit the spot.  The H&M Ladies 2015 Spring look is simple and not overly crazy patterns.  Prices range from $10.00USD and up to $100.00USD.

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