Japanese Village Replaces Youth Population with Puppets

In various parts of Japan, a village named Ichinono and others like it are resorting to life-size puppets as a means to revitalize their community amidst global depopulation. These “doll villages” provide solace, particularly to the elderly majority, in the absence of a youthful presence.

Oakley Factory Team Introduces All-New Edge Boot in Second FW24 Drop

The second release from Oakley Factory Team’s FW24 collection showcases a novel mid-profile shoe known as the Edge Boot, along with refreshed versions of popular styles such as the Jacquard Chop Saw, Jacquard Flesh Sandal, and Orbital Suede Flesh Mule. This latest offering from the Brain Dead-inspired Oakley line is characterized by muted green and earthy brown shades, which echo the colors present in the dreamlike crystalline landscape depicted in the campaign artwork by Nina Muro.