707ANNEX ?!?

a few delivery delays

Yeah, yeah, the full opening has been a bit delayed... Coming soon though - just taking longer than expected for our stocks to get here from Nike and Puma.

We may open anyway with very limited styles (mostly Adidas), but it's still undecided... Keep your eyes on the blog...

What's coming? Well, since it's taking so long we'll send a few hints to those on our Inside Info list shortly (sign up on the right) , before posting on the blog a bit later.

MHI x MARK GONZALEZ

707 crew, London chapter.

Currently at the MHI (Maharishi) Soho Store in London;
An exhibition by skate legend and graphic artist Mark Gonzalez.

The opening event was on Friday Oct 20th 2K6.

The MHI store (Carnaby) and the street were jammed, packed with peepz from around 8 pm. Other than Gonz art do, people could also check out works by Neckface, Futura as well as MHI's crazy collection of everything collectible.
Especially for the event there were 1000 mini priest statues (it can blow bubbles!!!), individually hand designed and signed by Mark Gonzales. These are up for sale while supplies last... Won't last long.
For more info on the Gonz, cek diz: WIKIPEDIA/GONZALEZ

The MHI x Gonz t shirt and skate decks will be available in Jakarta along with other MHI "soon to be collectible" items.

You know the drill, 707 will be the only one who'll house it!

JORDAN & TINKER AIMENT PARIS.

Our friends at BKRW (Black Rainbow Extraordinaire Mag) have just posted coverage of MJ and Tinker Hatfield's current Paris visit for the start of the Jordan Europe Tour 2006. TH is Nike's Vice President of Innovation, the designer of every Air Jordan from III to XV, and the guy who oversees ALL the special design projects...

Anyone into sneakers or design should check out the TH breakfast interview session. This was MC'd by Thibault de Longeville (director of Just for Kicks) and has some great insights into how TH is inspired, and the design of future and past products. A glimpse into the mind of an icon of sneaker culture. (Also check his kicks...)

DOING LINES.

WARNING. This is addictive. LINE RIDER is a simple flash game/toy that revolves around drawing lines for a stick man to sled down... Sound basic? It is. And it'll still be basic two hours later when you're still drawing little slopes and ramps and spikes for him to jump over (and getting none of your work done).

The game has already built up a cult following, and if you think YOU'RE a geek for playing? Then check this video on YOUTUBE.

ANYTHING NEW?

ANYTHING is releasing a couple of designs from its fall collection early on its website. The first is a revision of the logo T, and the second features roaches streaming out of a pocket.

We ordered both. Coming to 707 soon if customs doesn't steal 'em or hold them for weeks. Just kidding! We love the guys at customs, and are sure they look great in our SBTG size 11 Dunks...

MORE GORILLAZ.

Known about this for a while, but as the only official KIDROBOT retailer in Indonesia, we can't say anything until we're given the all-clear. (Also wish we could tell you some of the stuff we've seen at Nike and Adidas HQ's, but they've got spies everywhere and it's no fun being beaten to death with an Airmax.)

The new edition of Gorillaz figures will be release toward the end of October. Slightly smaller and cheaper than the original Black and Red editions, but with same level of famous Kidrobot detail. Arriving in 707 soon... Quantities very limited as always.

SBTG PICS.

Seats. Smart thinking.

240 million people.

14,000 islands.
580 dialects.
And a capital city larger than NYC, London or Tokyo... It's about time Indonesia had its own Nike Special Edition sneaker launch...

SBTG x 707 "Juvenile Delinquent" with custom box.

For many sneaker heads, this was their chance to be a part of local sneaker history. For those abroad who experience special releases regularly it's probably hard to understand how elated many local collectors were to finally be getting recognition after reading about these events elsewhere for so long...

First through the door

By the time the doors were opened at 7.07 PM there was a line of almost 200 people outside, with those at the front having slept overnight. In addition to the Nike SBTG Dunk SB, we had 5 pairs of hand-painted customs made by SBTG especially for 707ANNEX incorporating our house colours of black and pink (and military stripes altered to look like a '707'), and limited edition T's by 707 with Indonesian graf artist Darbotz. We also gave out free prizes of Nike x SBTG reversible signed T's and SBTG lace locks.

707ANNEX crew with SBTG and Darbotz

Buyers were let in 5 at a time, and all were given time to chat with Mark (SBTG) and get whatever they wanted signed. Darbotz was also on hand to add his signature to the T's he designed.

Having never encountered the concept of people lining for sneakers, there was crazy media coverage, including various radio stations, major newspapers and TV, with SBTG getting interviewed by everyone from streetstyle mag 'JUICE' through to 'Harper's Bazaar' (!).

Thanks to all who helped us at 707ANNEX put this event together and promote it, and especially thanks to all those who supported it by joining the line and showing that sneaker madness and urban culture are alive and kicking in the world's fourth largest country!!

Thanks to Adi for displaying his SBTG collection!

707 x DARBOTZ T. SBTG EDITION.

A couple of shots of the 707 x Darbotz T that we produced for the SBTG event. The T has a Darbotz graphic on the front printed in a dirty white with different types of inks used for different parts. When you wash the shirt, the grey 'splatters' will fade faster than the rest. Interior has a 'black on black' print with a Tribe Called Quest quote, and all internal stitching is in 707 pink. In addition the date of the event is embroidered in black thread on the back lower corner of the T...

Even the cut of the shirt is custom to a pattern from 707 designers - nothing but the best, nulli secundum baby... Glad to see that people appreciated the cost and effort of producing this T, they sold like hotcakes on the day (although the fact that every buyer is automatically entered into a draw for a free pair of SBTG Dunks might've helped).

APE ON THE ROOF. AND IN 707.

Indo band APE ON THE ROOF dropped by 707 this morning to do some impromptu music video filming for their single 'Everyone wants to be a DJ'. Not quite sure what David the director was trying to do, but anything involving a guy in an ape costume is always a recipe for success in our book. Look out for the new video on MTV from next month with a couple of 707 special appearances...

Ape on the Roof's new album APE-OLUTION is out now on AKSARA RECORDS.

BETTER THAN BAYGON.

The latest Sharp SH903 phone in Japan not only has facial recognition (so only the owner can open private files) and a 3-megapixel camera, it's also capable of emitting a constant ultrasonic sound to repel mosquitos. Sounds perfect for mosquito-ridden Jakarta. Unless the sound is simultaneously attractive to the cat-sized rats that are also pretty common here...

707ANNEX LAUNCH.

5 people in. 5 people out. photogs everywhere.

SBTG and Darbotz.

Seems like the 707ANNEX launch has stirred up some friction in our comments section. Good to see that opinions are alive and well - this ain't North Korea, we're always interested in what you have to say, good or bad (can comment in English or Indonesian). May have to set up a 707 Ultimate Fighting Ring next...

Anyway, here are a few photos. Unfortunately, in a rush so more photos and some text later.

LACE DIFFERENT.

Lattice Lacing. Sort of like getting your hair braided -
the efforts not worth the result.

Allegedly there are over 2 trillion different ways to lace a pair of 6 hole sneakers (according to Ian's Shoelace site), and on his site he gives you a grand total of 31 of these... That leaves more than 1 trillion, 999 billion, 999 million, 999 thousand, 9 hundred and 69 to go. Should keep him busy for at least a couple of days.

LATE NIGHT SNACK.

Not sure if these sushi pillows are available in a wide selection of 'rolls', but a nice piece of design. Somehow don't think there would be great demand for an Uni or Spider Crab version...

Perfect cue for the old joke about the guy who dreamt he was eating a giant marshmallow, then woke up and his pillow was gone...


{via CRIB CANDY}

SNEAKER PIMPS NYC.

For more info on Sneaker Pimps NYC check photos from Max at FOOTURAMA, or by the guys at FRESHNESS. Looks cool, with some amazing guests, but still think the Jakarta one looks better...

HIGH IN THE SKY.

Best news story I've seen in a while... According to Associated Press, a US military pilot just got sentenced to 17 years in jail for using a US Air Force jet to smuggle ecstacy pills in from Germany. Guess flying a jet doesn't take as much intellect as I thought... Would have been an even better story if he'd been smuggling speed.

{via MSNBC}

THANKS.

Thanks to all who turned up to the 707ANNEX special event yesterday, previewing our new store and launching the Nike SBTG Dunk SB. Congrats to all those who got the shoes, limited edition Darbotz T, or won limited edition Nike x SBTG T, or SBTG lacelocks. Sorry to those who didn't.

Special thanks to our friends; SBTG, Darbotz, JUICE, HIGH SNOBIETY, STREETHING, SLAM x HYPE, FOOTURAMA, DIMEGOODS, and to J.Co for helping us feed a hungry crowd!

Photos of the event and more info coming soon...

Finally we can get some time to report on other things on our bloody blog.

SBTG CONFUSION.

Yes. Another SBTG Dunk post...

Firstly, some inside info. We don't have size 11. If you see a few customs agents with big feet wearing SBTG Dunks then you'll know why. We have sizes 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5 and 12.

People seem confused about the queueing. Read. The. Older. Post.

It's not rocket science. Everyone in line gets a ticket. Some of these tickets will let you buy the SBTG Dunk, some won't. The further back in the line you are, the less likely you are to be able to buy. You will only get the ticket if you're in line, and they will only be passed out shortly before we open at 7.07pm. You have to choose the size you want before you come in the store, you cannot try it on, and if we don't have your size, you're out of luck. Even if you don't get to buy the SBTG Dunk you may win a free T-shirt. Okay, it's not THAT simple.

Some people WILL be disappointed. We can't keep everyone happy. Life sucks.

BEDTIME. OR NOT.

2AM. CiToS. These guys are definitely getting SBTG Dunks... if they don't get chucked out by security.

Good to see sneaker fever is alive and kicking in Jakarta - and that there are people dedicated enough to sleep on tiles to get the kicks they crave! Now I'm curious to see how many are there when we turn up in the morning...

SBTG CUSTOM PACKAGE.

check the SBTG military icon changed to look like 707 on the heel...

ROYALEFAM + 707 Official Issue:
SBTG™ “JUVENILE DELINQUENT”
color: vacuum / lust / slasher

As we've been saying there's an exclusive set of handpainted custom SBTG Dunks going on sale from tomorrow. There are only 5 pairs in existence and they have been made especially for 707ANNEX, incorporating 707 black and pink, along with SBTG lacelocks and a custom box. (sizes 9, 9.5, 10, 10,5, 11.)

We have been trying to think of the best way to make the price of these as reasonable as possible and have decided to sell them in a 'package' deal. To commemorate the final release of the Nike SBTG Dunk SB, each pair of custom SBTG Dunks will come with the same size pair of Nike SBTG Dunk SB's (!) and the limited-edition Nike x SBTG reversible T. This package of 2 pairs plus T will cost US$707.

Considering that SBTG customs normally go for between US$550 and US$850 (if you can get hold of them!), and Nike SBTG Dunk SB's go for around US$300 on ebay, we think we're being pretty fair... The custom boxes will of course be signed by SBTG.

I WANT MY SBTG'S.

So. We've been trying to work out how to make the distribution of the SBTG dunk as fair as possible for true collectors... We want to give people all through the line a chance to get a pair. We also want to make it a bit more difficult for the resellers to get hold of most of them.

This is the deal. We are really sorry that there WILL be some disappointed people, we wish we had enough for everyone. Again, we are trying our best to give all collectors a chance. We know what it's like, we're collectors too!

Note: all who are not able to buy the SBTG dunk but wait in line and get a ticket will have a chance to win FREE limited edition Nike x SBTG T-shirts to make up for it - awww... we're so nice...

1. Firstly, one pair per person. NO exceptions.
2. Secondly, we will ask for your shoe size before you enter. You cannot keep asking for different sizes if yours is sold out.
3. A number of people at the very start of the line (to be determined) will automatically be able to buy the shoe for waiting the longest.
4. The rest of the shoes will be distributed at random to people in the line using tickets.
5. You MUST be in line to get a ticket.
6. Tickets are limited, so if you come too late there may not be any left!
7. Tickets will be handed out just before we open the store.
8. If you are closer to the start of the line, you have a greater chance of having a 'winning' ticket.
9. You still have a chance of having a 'winning' ticket even if you're last in line, as long as you have a ticket!
10. All those with a ticket who do NOT win a chance to buy the SBTG dunk will be entered to win limited edition NIKE SB x SBTG reversible T-shirts for FREE! Those who are 'win' the chance to buy the shoe are not eligible.
    
11. Anyone who buys the limited-edition Darbotz T will be entered into a draw to win a FREE pair of Nike SBTG Dunks.

There will be CITOS security at the event to make sure noone pushes in line. Anyone causing problems in line will not be allowed to buy.

Good luck to everyone who comes on Saturday.

SOHO UNIQLO.

Don't think it's open yet (anyone got more details?), but supposed to open this fall, is the new UNIQLO store in SOHO, NYC. Uniqlo is similar to a Japanese version of Old Navy, selling basic clothing in a zillion colours at super-cheap prices. Since opening its first store in 1984 its been a phenomenon in Japan, quickly growing to become the largest casual store chain with over 500 outlets... The store in SOHO is going to be its global flagship.

Anyway, although we're not the biggest buyers of Uniqlo clothing (except for the boxer shorts which we buy in bulk - little too much info maybe), we still can't wait to visit the NYC store to see what the wizards at design firm WONDERWALL have done with the interior. If you don't know Wonderwall, they're the ones responsible for all the Bathing Ape stores worldwide as well as the slick See by Chloe store in Tokyo.

Aside from the new Soho store, Uniqlo has already been dropping their temporary shipping container stores in various locations... Cool idea (although it's been done before), not convinced about the implementation.

{photo via Noticias Arquitectura}

SBTG IS COMING TO JAKARTA!

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SBTG IS COMING TO JAKARTA! World-famous sneaker customizer SBTG will be in Jakarta for the final launch of his collaboration with NIKE, the SBTG Dunk SB. He will be signing boxes and T-shirts.

SBTG will also previewing a new, EXTREMELY limited-edition custom handpainted Nike Dunk that he's made especially for the event incorporating the 707 colours of black and pink. There will be no more than 7 of these produced and they will also be available for sale from 707ANNEX.

In addition there will be an amazing limited-edition T by DARBOTZ & 707 (using a variety of special inks on a T with a 707 designed custom-fit) and ALL BUYERS OF THE T WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE PAIR OF NIKE SBTG DUNK SB'S!!!

And there's still more!.. There will also be special giveaways and surprises given at random to people waiting in line...

You KNOW the only place to be on Saturday.

FOR EXTRA INFORMATION ON THE LAUNCH, OR THE CUSTOM SBTG/707 DUNK, SIGN UP FOR OUR INSIDE INFO EMAIL ON THE RIGHT ===>

note:
The Nike SBTG Dunk will be priced at only 1.350.000 rupiah. This is Nike approved pricing. The distribution will be split between those at the start of the line and a random selection of those in line done by raffle. It will be one pair per person, no trying on. The closer you are to the start of the line, the better your chances of being allowed to buy...

NICE ICE BABY.

LEGO blocks ain't cheap, so for the less financially fortunate amongst us, there's a new solution. Lego ice blocks. Each tray can make ten blocks at a time, enough to make, well... a very small wall, or a slightly bigger block. However the patient could forseeably keep refilling the tray to eventually have enough to construct something larger, assuming they could build it extremely quickly or lived in a sub-zero environment.

SCORSESE RETURNS.

One of our heroes, Martin Scorsese, released his latest movie THE DEPARTED in the States this weekend. Based on the Hong Kong thriller 'Infernal Affairs', it stars Leo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg, and has been getting some of his best reviews in ages...

Thanks to local movie junkie and director (grad of St. Martins, no less!), Holygoof, we've got a review of an early sneak preview - read on...

I must admit I am a big fan of Marty Scorsese and would go see a home video of him picking his nose and cheer all the way through. Going into the cineplex I prayed I'd be seeing "Goodfellas" Scorsese rather than “Aviator” Scorsese. Luckily it wasn't the latter. Cramming all three versions of Hongkong’s Infernal Affairs trilogy in one flick Scorsese shows studio young guns (or posers) how proper filmmaking is done. Hollywood-addressed Boston Southies like Damon and Wahlberg are called in to help authenticate Irish gang life including the wack Boston accent. The film's full of witty one-liners and strong acting by almost all of the actors. The camera movements complete the package - Scorsese indulges the audience with his camera razzmatazz and for one or two moments there I think he is showing off. Kids, yes you too Joko, if you have movie making aspirations go see this one and take notes! Great to see the grand old master delivering gold again, frame after frame. What else, oh, I’m also a fan of the original Hongkong version but that was what I call ‘surface’ film making. Nothing compared to the layers and layers Marty puts into his work. I will go into a fistfight with anyone who says the original version is better!

Sounds worth blowing the extra bucks to watch this in the 21 luxury room. As for the review, that's quality writing, and I'll go into a fistfight with anyone... etc...

{thanks to Holygoof}

707ANNEX & NIKE SBTG DUNK LAUNCH!!

707ANNEX will finally open
on October 14th @ 7.07 pm
launching the ultra-rare NIKE SBTG Dunk!

Come be a part of Indo sneaker history! This will be the first ever official Nike release of a special edition sneaker in Indonesia and we're expecting a good atmosphere as many of the local sneakerheads get the 'lining up' experience for the first time and get to meet each other...

We're also sorting out some special prize giveaways and other secrets for those in line so it'll be well worth the wait... For more details keep checking our blog, and sign up to our mailing list for inside info!! (right hand column)

The shoe will be priced at an approved Nike retail price, and Nike reps will be in attendance. Don't sleep on this one...

JHUNG YURO x PRPS HIKER.

The classic JHUNG YURO hiker with touches of PRPS premium Japanese denim. Limited to 120 pairs worldwide at US$350. Love the shoes, hate the box.

PRPS denim is available at 707. Shoes only in the US and Canada at this point...

{via HYPEBEAST}

LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY FOR 200K.

If you're not one of the 500 people who have 'left' the planet since spaceflight began 4 decades ago, Richard Branson can help you lose your space virginity with his latest business venture, VIRGIN GALACTIC. Famous for starting VIRGIN records and VIRGIN ATLANTIC, Branson's new company offers trips into space for anyone who can afford the 200,000 dollar ticket.

The Spaceship Two craft that they are developing will launch from a 200 million dollar 'spaceport' currently being built in New Mexico, fly to a height of around 100km, where passengers will experience weightlessness for around 7 minutes, then glide back to earth.

the Swiss designer was inspired by his favourite cheese

interior designed by Philippe Starck (really)

Flights begin in 2008 and already all the first year's tickets are spoken for, with some of the first passengers allegedly including Moby, Paris Hilton, Dave Navarro and director Bryan Singer (who incidentally used the Virgin Galactic logo in Superman Returns). Unfortunately all are buying return tickets (ha,ha - thanks folks we'll be here all week).

And if you don't have 200k in spare change down the back of your sofa? You can always buy a ticket using Virgin Atlantic frequent flyer miles. Only takes 2 million, or the equivalent of flying from Jakarta to London round-trip, once a month for the next 10 years (if Virgin Atlantic flew to Jakarta, which will probably happen a decade after they start trips to space).

As for us, we'd buy a ticket except the website doesn't accept Indonesian credit cards or Paypal. So in 2008 we'll be getting our cheap thrills and feelings of nausea riding the new Jakarta Monorail instead and waiting for Garuda Galactic to start up.

YUM. PANCAKES & SAUSAGE.(AND CHOCOLATE).

Just like mum used to make. JIMMY DEAN microwaveable pancakes and sausage on a stick (WITH chocolate chips!?). Not only can we make a delicious meal to clog our arteries in under two minutes, but we don't need to dirty any pans, or waste time with plates and eating utensils. Could this be the perfect meal? This IS the future of food.

{via JUNKFOODBLOG}

A SITE SUPREME.

SUPREME relaunches their website. That's it.