I really enjoyed shopping in Daikanyama, it’s a fairly quiet neighborhood set back from the flashing lights of neighboring Shibuya. Over the next few days I’ll be highlighting a few of my favorite shops from this neighborhood. Although there are a dozen Adidas shops throughout Tokyo, the Daikanyama Adidas Styles shop is worth mentioning just for all the retro sneakers they have for sale behind glass: Old school Adidas roller skates for 41,000 Yen, 25 year old classic running shoes, etc. If you go into the entrance to the Adidas shop but continuing walking towards the back, there’s a small boutique called Stitch in the back. This was the shop that had what looked like a shared space with Adidas for an Adicolor room I shared earlier this week. Stitch felt a bit like a cross between Kid Robot and the MoMa shop aimed at a much more savvy clientele. Lots of Maharishi, designer toys, some select sneakers, nice t-shirts and a solid collection of mid-century furniture. Eames, Eames, and more Eames. This country loves good design! If you’re shopping in Daikanyama, these two stores are a must stop.

I stopped by the Daikanyama Beams T shop, sort of the definitive must-stop place for any t-shirt junky. They’re mission is simple: Bring art closer to everyday life. They’re doing this by offering limited-edition artist t-shirts to mass markets around the world with there 8 stores here in Japan alone. Their signature Daikanyama store has conveyer belt style shopping, dozens of t-shirts rotate around the outside of the shop (behind glass). As a shopper you stand and watch them drift by and when you see the shirt you want, point and they’ll grab you one packaged and ready to go. It’s really a stellar shop and quite a ‘feel good’ kind of brand. They also have a massive Online Shop with an impressive brand list if you’d rather order from the comfort of your desk.

Tara McPherson certainly did rock at her opening last Saturday with her comprehensive collection of rock concert posters. The NYC based artist was welcomed back to LA with her 65 piece retrospective posters that included bands like Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Blonde Redhead, and of course, DCFC (Death Cab for Cutie). Originally inspired by posters she collected during her teens in the 1990’s; Tara has successfully combined her love of music and art to create an extensive collection that showcases her amazing talent. The show runs through June 1st at BLK/MRKT in LA.

We’re big UNKL fans here, and they have been teasing us with a Coming Soon label on the new Tinpo Series 2 figures for quite some time–but after patiently waiting, the first designs are here and they’re making a very fashionable entrance! Arriving June 15th, the Tinpo Series 2 Fashion Victims are full of style dressed in black and red plaid, cream and army green argyle, and even a purple and pink Louis Vuitton pattern. The fashion victims are cleverly designed and well constructed like all toys at UNKL, but unlike the rest, they’re the only ones ready for a night on the town!