At Nike, the desire to be the best is a journey, not a destination—better is always temporary.
Phaidon commemorates the company’s influence with Nike: Better is Temporary , a landmark publication that charts Nike’s transformation from rebellious upstart to global phenomenon.
This immersive visual survey offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes exploration into Nike's ethos-driven design formula, placing industry-defining innovations and globally recognized products alongside previously unpublished designs, prototypes, insider stories, and more.
Beginning with “Breaking2,” an introduction detailing Nike’s 2017 attempt to facilitate a sub-two-hour marathon, the book lays out in five thematic chapters Nike’s focus on performance, brand expression, collaboration, inclusive design, and sustainability.
The book's extraordinary design also nods to its contents. The striking cover features overlapping silkscreened layers of Nike’s proprietary Volt yellow and Hyperpunch pink colors overlaying an image of world-champion marathoner Eliud Kipchoge printed in a half-tone dot pattern. The book’s spine, visible through the clear jacket, showcases a series of colored tabs that extend from its interior pages and which are referenced in the book’s bonus chapter, “Crafting Color.”
Combining 500 color illustrations with stories, insights, knowledge, passion, and history shared by Nike's remarkable team, Nike: Better is Temporary will serve as a manual of innovation and inspiration for generations to come.
9781838660512

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O'Neill Men's sandal
Soft brushed upper
Soft brushed footbed
Anatomical arch support
EVA outsole with branded logo
100% Ethylene vinyl acetate

O'Neill Boardshorts and clothing from official US store, featuring the world famous O'Neill Hyperfreak and Superfreak Board Shorts. Fast & Free Shipping.

O'Neill

Phluff Daddy Sandals

Technical canvas and faux leather. Piped zip closure on top. A.P.C. logo on pull. Patch pocket with double zips at bottom of bag. Contrasting A.P.C. logo at bottom of pocket. Woven handle. Padded shoulder straps adjust with plastic buckles. Inside patch pocket. Dimensions: 16.9 x 12.4 x 4.9 in. 65% polyurethane. 35% polyester.

A.P.C.

Camden Backpack

Season

Men's Bags

A Japanese-based fragrance brand founded in 2009, retaW is dedicated to creating unique scents, aromas and skincare products that embody a "lifestyle wrapped in scent."
Soothing sophistication for your body and soul, each fragrance is developed with the utmost care, attempting to recreate a relaxing, natural atmosphere.
Also specializing in therapeutic body treatment products, retaW's medicinal creams and shampoos utilize the most modern scientific breakthroughs in skincare to bring out your natural vitality. Designed to heal your mind and body, these products also utilize retaW's enduring focus on fragrance.
Liquid hand wash with natural essential oils, collagen and hyaluronic acid leaves your skin soft and moisturized. Enjoy it in an invigorating, floral lily fragrance with a sour twist.

Top: Freesia, Cassis
Middle: Lily, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Tuberose
Base: Heliotrope
10.8 fl oz (320mL)

RETAWALLEN1

Allen Hand Wash

Width

A name like Snow Peak is obviously going to evoke images of mountain landscapes, and outdoors adventuring, but Snow Peak isn’t mere atmospheric table setting. Snow Peak refers to a specific, geographic location, Mount Tanigawa, one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. An extremely treacherous climb, even for experienced mountaineers, the physical challenge posed by Mount Tanigawa, along with a dissatisfaction with the quality of the equipment on on the market, inspired Snow Peak founder Yukio Yamai to create his own line of climbing gear. As Snow Peak’s home prefecture of Niigata was, and remains, home to a renowned metalworking industry, Snow Peak and their local surroundings would become intrinsically linked.
As camping became a nationally popular leisure activity, Snow Peak’s focus shifted from mountaineering equipment to camping gear. Today, Snow Peak produce a wide range of gear, encompassing everything an outdoors adventure might require. In this case, everything is not even a small exaggeration from individual eating utensils all the way up to bedding and furniture.
Snow Peak’s innovative outlook, progressive design, and superlative quality are made towards one end, allowing its users to find respite from the dehumanizing automation of modern life, and reconnect with the natural world.

The Field Barista Coffee grinder is inspired by the professional grade cafe equipment you'd find in your local third-wave coffee shop. Uncompromising in quality, our new grinder design features an adjustable ceramic burr, perfect for a variety of variable coffee brewing methods Simply place your fresh coffee beans in the top container and grind away.

Body: Stainless Steel, Iron, Ceramic
Storage case: Cotton
Handle: Natural Wood
L 6.3" W 1.89" H 6.3" (160*48*160mm)
Size Stowed L 2.24" W 1.89" H 6.3" (57*48*160mm)
Made In Japan

CS-116

Field Barista Grinder

Always open, always awesome. Clothing, accessories and apartment items for men and women.

Urban Outfitters

Pendleton Slim Wallet

O'Neill Men's crew sock
Standard crew sock design
Printed circle surfer logo
98% Cotton, 2% Elastane

Timeless Socks

Plants were born out of nature and fundamentally indispensable to humans. Japanese brand, VITAL MATERIALS, aims to stimulate all 5 senses of nature with plants. From body care products to home accessories, VITAL MATERIAL uses only the best natural and organic ingredients to create products that complement your home and lifestyle.

Steam extracted essential oil
Lightly sweet and fragrant in bitterness
Several essential blended oils
120mL
Made in Japan

VITALREED1

Room And Fabric Mist (neroli)

Porter-Yoshida & Co. bags and accessories are known for their mix of practical functionality, construction, and style. Money, cards, identification, keys, and electronics are all essentials. Porter ensures that the bags and cases you use are essentials as well. It only makes sense to transport one essential with another.
Collaborative design with organic cotton project Orgabits.

Denim exterior with Canvas lining
Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Two-way zip around closure
Exterior zipper pocket
Interior patch pocket with velcro closure
13" W x 15.5" H x 7"

381-05587

Jean Day Pack

The Autumn/Winter 2019 offerings from Napa by Martine Rose, the union of acclaimed menswear designer Martine Rose and the upscale outdoors adventurism of Italian label Napapijri is touted as being for "those who don't take themselves too seriously."
Archival Napapijri pieces are updated with a DIY sensibility. The resulting clash of elements like hand drawn stripes, animal prints and obligatory subculture plaid with the high tech, bold outlook of 90s sportswear brings a fresh perspective to both components.
Make your convenient functionality stand out with the sleek, quilted style and innovative cylindrical shape of the H-Rusty shoulder bag by Napa by Martine Rose.

Adjustable and removable shoulder strap
Buckle closure at top
100% Polyester
44 x 27 x 17 cm

N0YKD3

H-rusty

High-fashion houses having their own line of signature fragrances is a long standing practice, but when it comes to Comme des Garçons, did anyone really expect them to bottle some milquetoast, light floral scents and call it a day?
Since 1994, Comme des Garçons Parfums, under the direction of Christian Astuguevieille, has produced scents imbued with the label's avant garde spirit, from the unexpected to the downright confrontational "socially incorrect, anti-perfumes."

CDG DOT captures the suave floralcy with fruity tonalities that emanates from the blossoms with radiant green notes to illustrate the leaves and white ambery woods that reflect the bark of the Osmantus tree.
Top notes : Leafy greeness, Bitter orange, Pepper Mid notes : Osmanthus absolute, Olibanum Bottom notes : White amber woods
3.4oz
CDGDOT
Perfumes and Colognes are not eligible for returns.

Comme Des Garçons Dot

Los Angeles based Mister Green was formed in response to the shifting cultural attitudes towards cannabis and its users. With public acceptance and legality at an all time high, and growing, the opportunity for a stylistic evolution presented itself. The sophisticated, chic, minimalist style of Mister Green offers a way to incorporate the lighthearted, irreverent, countercultural spirit into a cultivated, contemporary fashion aesthetic.
A lifestyle brand, in every sense of the word, Mister Green’s paraphernalia and apparel are standard bearers for the idea that cannabis is a natural part of everyday life, and not something to stash away.
750ml (25.3 oz) Stainless Steel Thermos with comfortable finger carry lid with a lite-duty carabiner so you can clip things to your bottle. Double insulated walls keep liquids cold long enough for Mother Earth to make a rotation around its axis (and keeps liquids hot around half that time). BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free.

750mL
finger carry lid
Double insulated walls
BPA free

MGSS21-63

Bong Water Flask

When quilted jacket liners being worn as standalone outerwear arose from the world of military centered fashion, it was like the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15 ushering in the jet fighter age in the 1950s. Maharishi applying their renowned upcylcing reconstruction techniques is more like the late 80s introduction of supersonic heavy bombers B-1B Lancer and Tu-160 Blackjack; it was previously unimaginable, right up until it wasn't.

Constructed from a lightweight nylon micro ripstop (a fabric originally developed by the military) using a reinforced weaving technique that is resistant to tearing and ripping, due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. This bag features a webbing shoulder strap and can be rolled to a compact size and fastened.

Large double zipped compartment
Concealed front zip pocket
Packaway
12L capacity
Depth: 8cm
Height: 40cm
Width: 27cm

MA9108

Rollaway Backpack

The concept of reimagining wardrobe staples utilizing the highest quality materials and superior craftsmanship is the philosophical basis of modern, Japanese fashion. While this starting point can go in any number of directions, no brand has taken the idea of combining modern style with traditional artistry to its logical conclusion quite like Hender Scheme.
One of the most unique brands in the world, Hender Scheme's artisan creations are made with masterful, precision construction, from raw leather that is intended to naturally age and patina with wear, giving each individual piece a wholly unique look over time.

A new array of Hender Scheme accessories brings the brand's distinctive sense of refinement to every day, practical pieces, as rugged, functional bags, computer cases, camera straps and wallets are detailed with the artisan craftsmanship of Hender Scheme leather. This fitted computer sleeve/case is made specifically to house a 15-inch MacBook.

100% cow leather
W 28 cm x H 38 cm x D 0.4 cm
Hand Crafted in Japan

IS-RC-15M

15 Inch

Moleskine Classic Navy Leather Smart Wallet

See and be unseen. NG5-AK is a simple and luxurious solution to winter comfort. Finest quality Cashllama wool knit semi-mesh construction.

CASHLLAMA WOOL finest quality
(100% WO)
LlamaSoft® dehairing technology
Average fiber diameter 20.5-21.1 microns
Made in Bolivia

This product is considered a Quickstrike (QS). All QS, limited edition, and brand collaboration products are final sale.

Ng5-ak

Obey Takeover Day Pack Backpack

ALLCAPSTUDIO (ALL CAPS STUDIO) is a multimedia concern showcasing the work of Philadelphia-based, artist/photographer/designer Saeed Ferguson. Ferguson's multidisciplinary background and activist spirit are reflected in designs that he and his team create with special attention to craft and detail, promoting peace, optimism, and positivity.
Protect your keys from the elements.

3 oz black vegetable tanned cowhide
2 mm leather lace - 16" Length
3" Width / 4.25" Length
Heat embossed detailing

ALTXACS01

Lumumba Key House

High-fashion houses having their own line of signature fragrances is a long standing practice, but when it comes to Comme des Garçons, did anyone really expect them to bottle some milquetoast, light floral scents and call it a day?
Since 1994, Comme des Garçons Parfums, under the direction of Christian Astuguevieille, has produced scents imbued with the label's avant garde spirit, from the unexpected to the downright confrontational "socially incorrect, anti-perfumes."
The inspiration for this scented candle from Comme des Garçons and Monocle comes from a perfectly still, slightly chilly spring morning spent soaking in a tub at the Tawaraya in Kyoto. It pulls together their memory of the mosses and trees outdoors and sharp notes of the boxy, hinoki tub.
Cypress, Terebenthine, Campher, Cedar, Thyme, Pine, Georgywood, Encens, Treemoss, Vetiver.
The candle contains a high concentrate of fragrance and is created from the finest waxes.
MONO1-E3

Monocle Hinoki Candle

With roots dating back to 1883, Kaweco specializes in writing utensils once ahead of their time, but now known for their unwavering commitment to quality and classic time-tested designs that date back several generations.

Whether it's their signature 8-sided design or the simply round pencil and ballpoint pen, the German company has a writing utensil that's perfect for every hand and prepared for every purpose.  Assembled by hand in Nuremberg (aka "pencil city"), Kaweco sources its high-quality materials from all over the world to bring you the best product on the market.
So, which design is best for you? What mark will you leave?

For those who like minimalism, the Kaweco Classic Sport Ball Pen is available in white. The colour can be combined elegantly and classically with various notebooks, papers and other accessories.
The birth of the Kaweco Sport was back in 1911. In our Classic series, the writing system ballpoint pen must not be missed. It has a length of 10.5 cm and works with a high-quality heart-curve mechanism. It works particularly precise and does not click when the push button is pressed.
Our standard refills are available in black and blue, as well as line widths of 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm. In addition, we offer a red refill with 1.0 mm line width.

Ballpen
Plastic
10.5 cm
12g
Refillable .8/1.0/1.2mm refills

10000034

Kaweco Classic Sport Rollerball

Supreme Waist Bag (fw20)

From their humble beginnings as a storefront and fly-fishing outfitter in Sapporo, Japan, to their evolution and global acclaim as an official clothing label, Kaname Nagaoka’s South2 West8 has always been, first and foremost, a leisure and lifestyle brand centered around Tenkara. Meaning “from the sky” or “from heaven”, Tenkara is a traditional, minimalist form of Japanese fly-fishing requiring only a rod, line and fly. So, of course, dressing appropriately for the activity is key.
Now part of the enigmatic and diverse Nepenthes brand umbrella, South2 West8 still specialize in the appropriate apparel for that weekend fishing trip, but now that their utilitarian style has transcended the streams and been championed by fans in both city and country, the brand has expanded its scope to include some more modern designs in its collection... still inspired by the simpler side of life.

Leather
Made in Japan

IN745

Coin Case

High-fashion houses having their own line of signature fragrances is a long standing practice, but when it comes to Comme des Garçons, did anyone really expect them to bottle some milquetoast, light floral scents and call it a day?
Since 1994, Comme des Garçons Parfums, under the direction of Christian Astuguevieille, has produced scents imbued with the label's avant garde spirit, from the unexpected to the downright confrontational "socially incorrect, anti-perfumes."

One of nature’s most precious gifts, worth its weight in gold. An aromatic resin, scented with subtle notes, Oud is known as The Black Gold of Perfumers. Used only for the most precious and mythical concoctions, its powerful and rich character brings a woody, animal, balsamic and even honey feel and texture to a fragrance. 100% Natural Oud extracted from resinous Aquilaria trees grown sustainably in South East Asia.
Texas Cedarwood Fraction OrPur, Oud Wood, Indonesian Patchouli, Australian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Pashminol.

100ml

65090991

Wonderoud

The brainchild of designer Hardy Blechman, Maharishi has produced its award-winning pacifist m ilitary designs since 1994.  The roots of Maharishi, and offshoot label MHI, lay in Blechman’s former career in the military surplus clothing trade, which inspired Blechman to take the concept of repurposing to a new level.

This is reinforced through fabrics such as a weather-resistant Japanese Nylon woven by Komatsu, dyed using vegetables rather than harmful chemicals.

420D Nylon
Adjustable Maharishi branded webbing strap
Recycled fleece lined interior
Webbing carry handles
Secure zipped main compartment
Two internal pockets
Woven MILTYPE label

9634

Tote Bag

Stone Island is not known for its flash and gimmickry. Stone Island deals in casual wear staple pieces. So how are Stone Island pieces always so recognizable? Their reputation lies in their ability to do these garments in a way that nobody else is. This is why technology and functionality are as much a part of the Stone Island ethos as impeccable style is.
REFLECTIVE GRID ON LAMY: Belt bag in Reflective Grid, a semitransparent hyper light Lamy Nylon Tela with a resin treatment on the inner side for wind resistance. The fabric is printed with a reflective print which triggers when the fabric refracts light.
Main compartment with zipper, small mesh inside pocket with zipper. On the front, another compartment with zipper and Stone Island Compass patch logo. On the back, a padded carrier strap to fasten the waist bag to a belt. Shoulder bag with padded neck flap and adjustable straps. Adjustable belt fastens at the waist.

Width 21.0 cm

Height 17.0 cm

Depth 11.0 cm

EXTERNAL FABRIC: 100% Polyamide / Nylon - excluding the decoration
INNER LAYER: 100% Polyurethane
BACK: 100% Polyester
Lining: 100% Polyester
Secondary lining: 100% Polyester

Reflective Bum Bag 741590798

It's all on the honor system of course, but we're counting on you not to refer to the samosas and bottle of wine you had to pick up on your way home as "provisions," just because you're carrying them in a Maharishi shopping bag.
Constructed from a lightweight nylon micro ripstop (a fabric original developed by the military) using a reinforced weaving technique that is resistant to tearing and ripping, due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. This bag features a webbing shoulder strap and can be rolled to a compact size and fastened.

Reinforced shoulder strap
Low profile maharishi rollaway press snap fastening
Reflective side seam label
20L capacity
52cm x 38cm x 16cm

MA9109

Rollaway Shopping Bag

What began as a two-man design operation to create bootleg t-shirts for bands that lacked merch has, in time, grown into an LA creative collective, occasional small-run record label and graphic heavy streetwear brand. Born from the minds and talents of ex-Stussy Art Director, Adam Weissman and artist Noah Butkis, Real Bad Man maintains a focus on music, but have gone on to employ retro graphics, aged pop culture references and shady cartoonish characters for their own humorous and subversive brand of apocalyptic counter culture.

Oversized Rubber Tote
heat welded PVC tote bag
water resistant
made out of leftover river raft materials.
Made in USA.

** Note, rubber patch logo is in assorted colors (red, white, black, blue, green, purple, etc). Bag body colors (lime, blue, black) is the same for all. Go get it!
RBM 7015

Rubber Tote

Basquiat Tote Bag

Brickell Travel Size Balancing Facial Toner

Men's Travel & Tech

Founded in Paris in 2008, Côte&Ciel creates bags that combine function and fashion. Translating to “coast and sky” in English , C&C incorporate a sleek, industrial style into their designs resulting in unique shapes and unlikely silhouettes. From stealthy attaches and fannypacks to modern backpacks and messenger bags, whether you’re traveling across town or across the globe, Côte&Ciel has the solution for any of your transporting needs.
The ISARAU S is ideal for securely carrying only the essentials, leaving your hands free and your mind at ease. Highly versatile, this sling bag can be worn across the chest or back, over the shoulder or at the waist.

16cmx 36cm
100% Polyester
Water Repellent

28901000

Isarau Small

A lifestyle brand, in every sense of the word, Mister Green’s paraphernalia and apparel are standard bearers for the idea that cannabis is a natural part of everyday life, and not something to stash away.

The Ceremony Case has a slot for a lighter, pre-rolls, standard rolling papers, and two additional storage. Made by hand using vegetable tanned Italian cowhide leather in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. Gold foil stamped collaborative mark.
This product is made with raw materials and will come rigid in nature. Every piece needs to be broken in.
If a size is not listed, it is sold out.

Ceremony Case

Padded nylon. Top zip closure. Two handles for more convenience. A.P.C. frieze. Front zip pocket. Exterior side pockets and inner zip mesh pocket. Size: 18.89 x 11.81 x 5.90 in. 100% nylon.

Repeat Backpack

Porter-Yoshida & Co. bags and accessories are known for their mix of practical functionality, quality construction, and style. Money, cards, identification, keys, and electronics are all essentials. Porter ensures that the bags and cases you use are essentials as well. It only makes sense to transport one essential with another.
Measurements:

Height: 10cm
Width: 13cm
Depth: 1.5cm
100% Nylon
Velcro Closure
8 Card Slots
Receipt Pocket
Note Sleeve
Zip Coin Pockets
Woven Brand Patch
Made in Japan

622-68166-30

Wallet

Men's Wallets

OTIS was founded in 2000, on the surf-rich coast of Western Australia. They make durable, sustainable, and stylish sunglasses with eco-friendly mineral glass lenses and quality materials. Life on Mars provides a clean look with all day comfort. Featuring a lightweight swiss grilamid material injected into a subtle rectangular frame, this design is extremely wearable for those who are constantly on the move.

Fit: One Size: 53 x 18 x 135 (mm)
Detail: 6 Base Lens Curve, 100% UVA and UVB Protection, Vissottica Hinges
Material: TR90 Lightweight Grilamid Frames, Stainless Steel Screws
Style: UAC0061-MBO

The best clothes, made from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Family owned. Sustainably-minded. Free shipping over $95 & free returns.

Faherty Brand

Otis Life On Mars - Matte Black Tort

Born as an experiment in candle making between founders and life-partners Matthew Herman and David Kien, Boy Smells attempts to heighten the intimacy of everyday life with complex and unique scents that embrace both masculinity and femininity.
Each candle is developed and mixed in the founders’ home in Los Angeles with fragrance and natural oils, all-natural coconut wax and beeswax. The candles are hand-poured in a reusable glass vessel and hand-labeled in Los Angeles, California.
Sometimes you have to burn everything down to start new. Dry hay and black coals permeate throughout the burn. A lingering accord of bright juniper berry round out this modern, smoky scent.

Coconut and beeswax blend
Braided cotton wick
Glossy black glass tumbler
Comes in embossed matte pink carton.
8.5 ounces (240g)
3.4 inches (8.6cm) tall

9ASH

Founded in Paris in 2008, Côte&Ciel creates bags that combine function and fashion. Translating to “coast and sky” in English , C&C incorporate a sleek, industrial style into their designs resulting in unique shapes and unlikely silhouettes. From stealthy attaches and fannypacks to modern backpacks and messenger bags, whether you’re traveling across town or across the globe, Côte&Ciel has the solution for any of your transporting needs.

Special Limited K-Way Edition
Technical canvas pouch
Webbing shoulder strap with press-release fastening
Zippered ripstop pocket in yellow
Printed logo and mesh overlay at front
Leather logo patch in white at front
Expansion panels with cinch fastening at sides
Zip closure at main compartment
Zippered pocket
Patch pocket
Flap pocket at interior
Tonal twill lining
Tonal hardware.
Approx. 15" length x 7.5" height x 2" width.

28895