Eley Kishimoto X Eastpak

A new collaboration between Eastpak and Eley Kishimoto for SS 09 sees the traditional backpack get a new lease of life with extreme, vibrant patterns. Both known for their daring prints and innovative designs, the pairing is a sartorial strike ten. Eley Kishimoto are best known as ‘surface decorators’ whose work is independent of contemporary trends.

The new range, set to hit stores in Febuary, features the signature Eley Kishimoto ‘Flash’ print in blue, red and black on three of Eastpak’s most renowned pieces, the Padded Pak’r, the Delegate and The One. Only 1000 units of each product will be run, making these highly collectible, limited pieces. Each piece will be individually numbered, signature labeled, delivered in custom packaging complete with a special edition Eley Kishimoto Eastpak enamel pin.

Retail prices will range from £35-£75 a lot cheaper than any raf simons east pack colabo. Set for a February release