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Vans Old Skool Shoes are instantly recognisable and this particular model seems to be the flagship shoe of the brands most recent collection which has just arrived in store at Fat Buddha . This addition is back in a fresh colourway. The Vans California division has a knack for updated, premium looks for the brand's classic silhouettes and this new Old Skool is no exception.  The shoe features a 'Glazed Ginger' suede and canvas upper with a 'University Blue' Jazz Stripe, all on Vans' standard vulcanized waffle sole. Introduced by Vans in 1977, the shoe can be found in every old skate and surf magazine to this day.You can check out more pics below. The Vans California Old Skool reissue is available in store and online at Fat Buddha Store now. You can also check out our full range of California series here , and from the classic range here .

Trespass - A History Of Uncommissioned Urban Art first arrived through our doors at Fat Buddha Store a while back, but continues to be a big seller. In recent years street art has grown bolder, more ornate, more sophisticated and—in many cases—more acceptable. Yet unsanctioned public art remains the problem child of cultural expression, the last outlaw of visual disciplines. It has also become a global phenomenon of the 21st century. Made in collaboration with featured artists, Trespass examines the rise and global reach of graffiti and urban art, tracing key figures, events and movements of self-expression in the city’s social space, and the history of urban reclamation, protest, and illicit performance. The first book to present the full historical sweep, global reach and technical developments of the street art movement, Trespass features key works by 150 artists ,and connects four generations of visionary outlaws including Jean Tinguely, Spencer Tunick, Keith Harin...

Danish brand Wood Wood 's new 3rd Movement collection for Spring/Summer 2013 has just arrived here at Fat Buddha Store , and it sure looks great! The brand hails from Copenhagen in Denmark and was Created in 2002 by three former students of the Royal Design School of Denmark, Wood Wood started as a limited t-shirt label and a store selling sneakers, skateboards, collector toys and art books. After the success of their private line and shop, the three Danes expanded south to Berlin, opening their unique boutique in the heart of Mitte. The video shown below is a taste of things to come from this great brand.

LA based brothers Andrew and Daniel Aged make some really interesting, soulful and ethereal r'n'b under the moniker 'inc'. Signed to 4AD Records, home to artists such as Ariel Pink, Camera Obscura, St Vincent, Iron and Wine and the Tuneyards, inc have slowly been making waves on the blogosphere with their brilliant and unique sound. The brothers look set to hit the bigtime this year with the recent release of their full length debut 'no world' and the announcement of a European tour this spring. The soulful sound which runs through inc's music is influenced by the r'n'b greats which the brothers are fond of and are reminiscent of the likes of Prince and Sade, but with a distinctively modern edge, inspired by the notable musical figures the brothers have worked with in the past. If you get the chance to see inc this spring, don't hesitate, it will be something special.

If you caught the Brits this week, then theres every chance you saw our Hottie of TheWeek Berenice Marlohe, looking pensively awkward but ever so sexy as she presented an award with funnyman and perennial geek Simon Pegg.   French actress, Berenice, is most known for her role in the 23rd James Bond film Skyfall, in which she played sultry vixen Severine, but she has also held roles in a host of television shows in her native France.   Since rising to fame with Skyfall, Berenice has graced the cover of the likes of GQ, Marie Claire, FHM and Esquire and you can certainly see why!

The annual treat that is the Glasgow Film Festival , which brings us us all manner of interesting films, discussion panels and exclusive events, is nearing its close as it reaches Academy Awards night tomorrow. This years festival has already seen the premiere of Cloud Atlas, the Tom Hanks and Halle Berry film shot in our very own Glasgow streets, a Q&A between famed comic book artist Mark Millar and our very own First Minister Alex Salmond and a smattering of great independent films but the fun is definitely not over yet. Some highlights of this weekend include the worldwide first screenings of Ryan Gosling's newest film, The Place Beyond The Pines , where he again joins forces with Derek Cianfrance (Director of Blue Valentine) for a crime drama about a stunt driver/bank robber trying to support his young family. A Late Quartet starring Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener examines the relationships between ...

Motor City Electronics is back tonight (Friday 22nd Feb) They did originally plan for this to be a four part series but there's just so much they didn't cover over the four nights at the tail end of last year. For their first MCE night of 2013 they have none other than the turntable wizard that is Terrence Parker. As many of you will know Terrence was supposed to headline their Hogmanay party. He couldn't make it due to illness and was utterly gutted he had to cancel on them. He promised he would reschedule the date at the first opportunity and they were delighted he was able to do it so quickly. Terrence Parker has been honing his skills on the turntables for over 30 years and is easily one of the finest DJ's on the planet. He'll be performing a very special 3 hour / 4 deck set for them, Trust us when we say, this is not one to be missed!   They will be bringing a Funktion One approved Funktion One sound system in for the occasion and door t...

The new Bakley Cap from Detroit heavyweight's Carhartt has to be one of the best quality panel caps we have seen in a long time at Fat Buddha Store , hey but what would you expect from these workware masters. The hat comes in a choice of colours, the Grape model shown above and the Blue, Graphite and Leather shown below. All colours are available now in store at Fat Buddha Store and online in the next few days alongside lot's, lot,s more from the Carhartt range of clothing and accessories.

We are very pleased to welcome the Corniche line of shoes from footwear masters Trickers into the fold at Fat Buddha Store . For 180 years Tricker’s shoes have been handmade in Northampton England. Due to the continued success and demand for the brand, Tricker’s has now introduced Corniche by Tricker’s a new collection of imported casual footwear. Tricker’s has never deviated from the high standards of workmanship laid down from the outset by the company’s Founder. The new “Corniche” collection upholds Tricker’s core principles of quality, innovation, durability, skill, adventure and success. Corniche by Tricker’s is a range of casual, fashionable footwear developed from and interesting array of tried and tested construction techniques at a small, family owned factory in Portugal where the shoes are still carefully hand crafted and so keep true to Tricker’s core values. We have received stock of the new Norfolk Boat Shoe shown above in two colours, Navy and Yellow and ...

Part of the ever popular California Series from Vans, the new Era 59 (Pig Suede) has just dropped in store at Fat Buddha. Beginning life in early 2010 Vans launched its California series , a range that featured iconic models of shoes re-fashioned using unique materials and subtle design upgrades. This version of one of Vans' most revered silhouettes, the Era 59 features pig suede uppers, a suede patch at the heel and slim waxed laces. This iconic shoe gets another new lease of life with it's new, smooth texture, but retains the padded ankle and reinforced stitching that made it such a resilient skate shoe. We have just taken a new delivery from Vans featuring all three ranges of Vans Cali . Vans OTW and Vans Classics , which will be online in the next few days, but available in store now. Come check them out!

The word on everybody's lips right now has to be 'Harlem Shake' but how many people know the artist behind the viral hit. Baauer, real name Harry Rodrigues, is a 23 year old producer with an upbringing that spans several countries and cultures. Born in Philadelphia but spending his early life in Germany and London before moving to Connecticut at the age of 13 and eventually moving off to New York for college at 17. Citing his early influences as classic rock and jazz, before becoming increasingly interested in hip hop as a teen with the likes of MF Doom, Dr Octagon, Flying Lotus and J Dilla among his favourite acts and set his heart on becoming a DJ after accidentally coming across the DMC championships. Baauer settled in Brooklyn and 2009 and has been steadily producing since then, slowly helping to mould the trap sound that has becoming massive over the past year or two. The 'Harlem Shake' single was originally released on Diplo's Mad D...

Following on from that special video treat she gave us on Valentines day (which you can see here ), we've decided to go ahead and make Cara Delevingne our hottie of the week! The British model and granddaughter of Sir Jocelyn Stevens - one of the early pioneers of 60's pirate radio - has been making pulses race for a while now.   Currently the face of Burberry and Chanel, Cara has been featured on the cover of Vogue and iD, walked down the runway at last years Victoria's Secret fashion show and recently been photographed by none other than the bastion of cool models, Terry Richardson. Ranked at number 25 on models.com's top 50 models and named model of the year at the 2012 British Fashion Awards, the future is certainly looking bright for this hot, young londoner!

The new Aldux Shirt from Detroit workware masters Carhartt has just arrived in store at Fat Buddha, and disappeared in a matter of days. The Aldux is a classic cut poplin front button shirt that features a chest pocket detail, woven branded tab and all over Carhartt Duck print. The model shown comes in Navy with contrasting White ducks. You will be glad to know that we are expecting a full re-stock of this great shirt, which looks set to be one of the most popular pieces from Carhartt new Spring/Summer 2013 range. You can check out more from our vast collection of Carhartt here .

Having found their deep house haven within The Berkeley Suite in Glasgow, DC Sessions residents, Jane Jaya Ayres and Frazer Devine have allowed some world class DJs and producers to perform in front of some of the most appreciative dancers Glasgow has had to offer. Rolling into 2013 with their birthday party this Saturday (16th February) they bring yet another worldly known spinner...perfectly timed for Valentine's weekend!! LOVEBIRDS is a name that has exploded in the last couple of years, his work on Winding Road, Freerange and Buzzin Fly has captured the attention of DJs and dancers alike. Keeping in the loved up vibe, they will be keeping the door charge to; £5/£7 singles and £10 for couples... You can check out more info on their website.... www.depth-charge.co.uk A great Saturday night and a great guest not to be missed!

A very happy Valentines Day from everyone here at Fat Buddha Store. As a special Valentines treat LOVE Magazine teamed up with model Cara Delevingne for the short film “In Bed With Cara”. We can only agree, a nice little treat for this special day. Quickly becoming one of the it-girls in the model scene, Delevingne is the daughter of Charles Delevingne and Pandora Stevens. Watch the video now here below. Hope you all have a great day whatever you get upto!

The new Edwin Road Jacket has just arrived from the heavyweight Japanese denim masters, and keep's right on trend with it's great Herringbone Camo finish. The jacket follows a classic chore work wear design and features a button up front, dual front and chest pockets, contrasting soft corduroy collar and comes in a light cotton making it perfect for the coming Spring and Summer months ahead. You can check out some more pics below. The Edwin Road Jacket is available in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store , alongside lot's lot's more from the Edwin range of clothing and denim which you can check out here .

One of our favourite collection of vinyl toy s at Fat Buddha Store has to be from Amos and predominantly James Jarvis. He was born in London in 1970 and is known for his work as an illustrator and toy designer, also being a pioneer of the soft vinyl designer toy revolution. Beginning as a designer for the fashion company Silas, Jarvis now creates characters at his own company, Amos Toys , each character with its own personality and background world. You can check out some images below of some familiar characters such as King Ken (Shown) and some new ones. Lots more from Amos and many more Vinyl collectable figures and toys from brands such as Kid Robot , Medicom, etc  can be found in store at Fat Buddha Store or online now here .