We spotted these bad boys in the flesh earlier in the week. Part of the Clarks Originals collection, the wallabee has been given a Futura update with his signature paint splatter. A nice canvas and suede upper is combined with the trademark crepe sole to make this a sweeeeet shoe for 2009…

We have often enjoyed a little trip to Portland once in a while and now we have a great excuse to go rooting around our archives once more. Sam at Hecklewood has asked us to do a Ltd edition print for their Wood Pushers Exhibition in the Hecklewood Gallery. we also have some laser engraved work their up alongside greats such as Lance Mountain (lleeddggeennnnddddddd) Jeremyville, Jay Howell, Andrew Pommier and a whole host of others. for more info visit Hecklewood.com

Shan, Ben and Ingi are over in Shanghai working on a project for Nike right now.
We wil be back over again next month, drop us a lien if you wanna grab a beer and dumplings!

This week and next we’re heading over to Europe to see some good friends in Amsterdam and Paris. We’re always on the lookout for new people to do nice things with so hit us up if you’re around and we’ll come round bearing gifts… hello@ilovedust.com

Tomorrow Arsenal play Manchester Utd in the Premier League and members of the public had the chance to design the boots that each player (who is sponsored by Nike) will be wearing. Whilst Rooney and Fabregas are getting new boots Mark is over in NY and joined the Rough Riders ’soccer’ team over on East Houston last night for a thrilling zero – zero shut out. hut hut Touchdown goal mouth action, some of the funniest refereeing ever seen.

To see the Nike competition winners go here.

Two good friends of ilovedust, Kid Robot and Nooka have teamed up on this limited edition Zub watch.

Available late November ‘08.

Need.

I headed over to LA for a few days with the lady friend, hit a few shops, checked out a LA Clippers basketball game and had lunch in the Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset, which i highly recommend.