Vans has collaborated with California’s HUF on a series of three Old Skool sneakers that will be released next Saturday, October 17th at the two HUF flagship locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Vans Old Skool by HUF is made with a canvas upper, full grain leather heelcup, a siped outsole, custom printed triangle pattern on the midsole, and custom HUF woven labels and embroidery. The collaboration sneaker will be released in Black, Navy, and Cardinal Red and carry a retail price of $85.
Nike Sportswear along with All Or Nothing Productions got together to create a video that documented the journey that 10 riders from all over world took from London to Paris, where they met Lance Armstrong as the 2009 Tour de France concluded. The project is a part of the larger Nike Sportswear CTRS project and the film is set to premiere in New York City in later this month (October, 2009).
Give your Loopwheeler spun AW77 hoodie some well deserved TLC with some personalized customization. Nike Sportswear will be cruising Los Angeles in a Nike Sportswear AW77 Customization Truck for the month of October. While BLENDS just had their run with the program, the truck will be hitting The Montalbán tomorrow, October 17th, 24th and 31st. Drop by say hi, and make the AW77 truly yours while you can!
Whether you are Team Kanye or Team Taylor, whether you love him or hate his guts, there’s no doubt that Kanye West is a personality with an interesting take on art and all things creative. To be released later this month by Rizzoli is a coffee table book Glow In The Dark penned by Kanye with photography by Nabil Elderkin. The book documents Kanye’s “Glow In The Dark” Tour and gives readers a fascinating insight into the production of the tour and also a peek into Kanye’s life both on stage and off. The book comes with a CD of unreleased instrumentals from the show and an interview with the show’s collaborator, Spike Jonze. The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon and will ship out later this month.
This Winter, Nike surprises with a rally for all to venture into the wild– through their shoes. The Matagi Pack that is due to release later this month features three models, the Terminator Hi, Air Macropus Lite and Air Baked Mid all with some artic hunting influences. Based on the concept of Matagi, a group hunter of the winter who specializes in hunting Japanese serow without using modern equipment. These shoes are crafted from different types of fur and leather, and are designed especially for warmth and durability. Fur-lined with rugged tribal styling and aesthetics, the Matagi pack will be limited for sale in Japan. Luckily with the help of internet, you will be able to pre order these via: atmos on October 15 and they will be available on October 31.
Japanese brand and design agency, fragment design, has released this new Black an White Towel set that features simple fragment design branding on the towel via: a jacquard weave for the fragment logo and opposite colors for the name. The towel’s will be sold via: the hnyee.Store and has a retail price of 2800 YEN (~ $31.49 USD). via: honeyee
Here’s some wonderful news for the weekend– Many readers and sneakerheads alike have been inquiring about where to get their hands on some of the collaborative sneakers by Kanye West and Louis Vuitton. While it went on sale earlier this year on July 1st and ran out at sheer lightning speed, the shoes are still available for order via: Louis Vuitton France. However, only five models are available for purchase at the moment. Amongst the models are the Jasper in pink and grey suede and the all white Mr. Hudson. Hurry up and order yours before those run out online too.
Nike Sportswear continues to release various shoes from their “Try On” pack including this newest Blazer High LE that is exclusive to the Nike Sportswear store located at 21 Mercer Street in New York City. This new Blazer High LE uses the same materials and color as the previous shoes from the Try-On pack such as the Dunk High Supreme that was released a few months ago. The all Grey Blazer High “Try On” uses a soft leather for the upper mixed with some hits of suede and an off White Swoosh and midsole/outsole. Available now at 21 Mercer.
As the economy starts to revive from a terrible coma, it seems like the market is beginning to have the stomach for luxury designer gadgets again. At least Giorgio Armani and Samsung seem to think so. Unveiled today in Milan is a new collaborative luxury smartphone from Giorgio Armani and Samsung. The new smartphone comes with a 3.5″ AMOLED display, 5.0 mega pixel camera, 8GB internal storage, full touch screen, QWERTY keyboard and runs on the lastest Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 OS iteration. Looking rather sleek and absolutely opulent in bronze and black, the phone will retail for 700 euros for those who are interested.
Nike has teamed up once again with textile company, Maharam, to put some Native-American inspired patterns on the Terminators. With a colorful weaved heel wrap panel and leather tongue tag, and same cheery weaved rope laces, these kicks are the perfect matrimony of sneakers and hiking boots with a ceremony held at the Appalachian mountains. Available in two colorways, we will be looking out for these! via: Sneaker Freaker
The latest Maestro Knows episode showcases Maestro in Tokyo, Japan as he takes visits to the fish market, Harajuku, and more along with Eric Koston, Atiba Jefferson, Ty Evans, Giovanni Reda, and Rip Zinger. Maestro’s main reason for being in Tokyo this time was because of the global launch of Koston’s “The Life of Koston” which was shot by Atiba Jefferson and Keiichi NItta.
Because everyone needs a friend and your cellphone is no exception, BAPE just dropped their Furry Milo Mobile Cleaner Mascot at their LA and NYC stores today. The little Milo buddy comes in three colorways and its furry exterior keeps your cellphone’s screen shiny and free from fingerprints. Go ahead and hook your phone up with one!
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