The TABOO Series

August 19, 2025

UK artists Opake and Slawn come together for TABOO, a new project which toes the line, presenting a series of almost-explicit prints, paintings, and skateboards. Drawing from the impact of censorship on both artists’ practices, the Hentai girls that populate the pieces explore the question of who gets marked “off-limits” online and who doesn’t.

“I have never looked at Hentai as porn. I see drawing, discipline, exaggeration, storytelling. The minute you stick a label like ‘taboo’ on an image, people stop seeing the craft. TABOO is about removing that label and asking better questions," says Opake.

The figures, painted by Opake, are drawn over with Slawn’s iconic graphics, striking a compositional balance through their distinctive styles. The two collaborators began as friends, a bond which comes through bold works.

Images courtesy of Opake and Slawn

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vowels are launching their Fall/Winter 2025 collection on September 3rd with their new vision of everyday practical style. Their latest campaign, shot by Nigel Shafran in London's Walthamstow borough, shows the brand's relaxed yet playful attitude and commitment to high-quality materials and finishes, as envisioned by creative director Yuki Yagi whose Japan based design and production process aims to combine American and Japanese influences. Floral prints, graphic designs and soft colours are staples throughout the pieces; one particular highlight of the collection is a custom post-impressionist jacquard design found on the raglan coat, double-zip jacket and work pant, which gives these pieces a sophisticated yet playful elevation. The new collection with be available at vowels.net and at their New York location.

Photography by Nigel Shafran
Text by JohnOswald Crichton

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Jabbar Lo x Bruce Lee for Adidas

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adidas Originals is merging sport and cinema with their new Jabbar Lo x Bruce Lee collection, honoring the legacies of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee.

The limited-edition Jabbar Lo sneaker, originally adidas’ first signature basketball shoe from the 1970s, returns in a bold utility yellow colorway inspired by the duo’s iconic on-screen moment in Game of Death. Details include Abdul-Jabbar’s gold-foil Skyhook logo, Bruce Lee’s gold-foil kick logo and signature, plus custom insole artwork featuring both icons. Along with the footwear, the capsule features graphic t-shirts depicting their legendary fight scene.

The collection launches August 30, 2025 at Shoe Palace, Extra Butter, and select adidas retailers, followed by a global release on September 13, 2025. A three-day pop-up shop at 425 Gin Ling Way in Los Angeles, hosted with Shoe Palace, will give fans early access starting August 29.