Beginning today, new Fall/Winter 2009 pieces from Japanese streetwear company BBC/Ice Cream will be available for purchase at the Tokyo flagship store.  In this drop are Chukka boots, tote bags, and a parka featuring the company’s new digi camo print.

We’re relieved that, although the new print is certainly a quirky and creative take on the basic, utterly repulsive not-so-appealing camouflage motif, it appears mainly in small doses on accessories.  (We emphatically pass, however, on the overwhelmingly printed parka, and would prefer acting as though it doesn’t exist.)

Pieces from the mini-collection would look great paired with slouchy, perfectly worn-in tees and your favorite set of bass-pumping headphones.  But please — don’t match your shoes to your bag.

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Scenario 2:  You’re an unknown designer/illustrator with amazing talent – but no place to put it.

Where do you two meet? At Envelop, an online store that takes independent designers’ amazing illustrations and plops them (in an eco-friendly manner) on to 100% cotton textiles. From aprons to pillows, tote bags to pot holders, every item is 100% custom designable and 100% off the beaten track.

We couldn’t leave you without our picks though! Here are some of our favorites for your decorating/toting pleasure…

Classic Romance for the Dining Room:

Napkins (left and right) by Illusive Print. Place Mat (center) by Alli Coate.

 

Funky Color for the Kitchen

“Plums” Apron (left) bySarah Palisi. Oven Mitt (center) by Pierpaolo Febbo. “Rooftops” Apron (right) by Sanne van Winden.

Terrific to Tote

“Love Birds” Tote by deciphertheday. “To Market, To Market” Tote by komraids. “The Weirdo” Tote by siebe.