In an interview with the.LIFE Files, Rick Ross shows off a pair of crispy white Louis Vuitton Tower sneakers (seen below in a white/red colorway, $700). The sneaker boot features a mix of smooth and monogram embossed calf leather, Velcro strap and a padded tongue all on a thick rubber sole.

Herschel will release their own take on the carryall with the following release of the Novel Duffle bag. Featuring a compartment designed for your footwear, the bag comes in three colors with subtle detailings. The bag will release as of July 1st, 2010 at HerschelSupply.com with a retail price of $75 USD.

Gucci has set up pop-up shops in New York, Miami, and London with each store hosting a limited run of exclusive footwear. Now Gucci is moving into Japan with an exclusive collection of Icon-Temporary shoes made specifically for the Tokyo pop-up store. Drawing design influences from Tokyo, the collection consists of a variety of shoes with suede, patent leather, crocodile, and snakeskin. The Gucci Icon-Temporary Tokyo exclusives will be available at the Tokyo pop-up store from June 12 until July 4th.

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Monocle has teamed up with Japanese soap makers Matsuyama to produce an exclusive set of Sugi Body Soap for the international affairs magazine. Using the scent of the national tree of Japan, Sugi, or the Japanese cedar, the soap emits a delicate but energizing cedar fragrance. With the bottle designed by Monocle, the Sugi Body Soap is now available through Monocle in 300ml sizes.