Damien Hirst is one of the most prominent artist in the United Kingdom, and he created a lot of buzz when he unveiled his latest project earlier this year, “For the Love of God”.  The artwork is a platinum cast of a human skull, which is encrusted with 8,601 flawless (ethically sourced) diamonds.  The skull also features a pear-shaped pink diamond on the forehead.  The total cost of producing the artwork was £14 million.  The asking price for the piece is £ 50 million.  A t-shirt was created, which was available at the exhibition that ended July 7th.  No word if the shirt will be more widely available.

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London based Oki-Ni.com, of receiving the launch of the Lacoste Raven 3 Hi this August.  The sneakers feature mixing tumbled and metallic leather with suede and mockodile skin.  Both colorways will have a limited release of a 100 pairs and will release this coming 7th of August.

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London based Foot Patrol collaborated with New Balance to create these two pairs of  NB M576s.   You can pick up both the brown and black colorway at Hanon, which feature full grain leather, interchangeable laces, a set of N’s and a Foot Patrol leather key fob.

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The city of Beijing is preparing to host the 2008 Olympic games.  Following the Beijing Olympics London will be the next city of host the event in 2012 and unsurprisingly the preparation and sponsoring deals are already in full swing.  Adidas has signed on as an official sponsor of the London Olympic Games.  Here is a look at the Adidas Superstar Sample produced for the Olympic Games features the UK flag and features leather materials.

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Bond International has just released a series of 12 t-shirts, which feature Marvel Comics characters interacting with Technics DJ equipment.   The shirts are limited in availability and go for £25.

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Fenchurch is a London based fashion label has been making a name for itself since 1998. This Fall/Winter season their collection will hit the States. Be on the look out for their gear soon at select boutiques.

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With the English based tennis tournament Wimbledon just getting started, Nike is unveiling sneakers and clothing for two of its stars Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova. Federer’s gear includes a jacket, sweater, warm-up trouser, and a luxury leather tennis bag.  For Sharapova, Nike created a tennis dress and the Wimbledon Nike Blazer Mid Lux.

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We have already seen the Patterson Square Garden Nike Air Force 1 low, which recently released. Here we have the Nike Air Force 1 Mid Patterson Square Edition which feature patent leather and a white/obsidian/ice orange. You can pick these up exclusively in the United Kingdom at JD Sports.

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British skate company Blueprint has just collaborated with Nike SB to create a pair of Abingtons. The design of sneakers has its origins in the British currency, with influences from the 20 and 2.Via CT

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Images of the Nike Air Force One London just hit the net.  The Forces have a navy blue/royal blue colorway and feature a translucent midsole with a visible air unit.  The Londons will be available this coming 4th of August 2007 at $200 price tag.Via NT

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