by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
Nike  Zoom Kobe IV (4) - “Mamba”

Kobe’s been rocking his Zoom Kobe IVs for a month now. On version number five, dubbed the “Mamba”, Nike spices up the silhouette again, this time in a Lakers gold and purple number with a scaled accent around the collar. This model was special for…

by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
PHENOMENON Spring/Summer 2009 Outerwear

For those willing to test the waters of avant-street, PHENOMENON has been, well, phenomenal over the past few seasons. Not diverging from their experimental path, the Japanese brand’s Spring collection will begin to trickle out this month with a couple clever pieces, each with a…

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by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
Gentei Exclusive O’s New Era

Taking a stab at a home team remix, Shop Gentei has spiffed up the good old Baltimore Oriole in a Knicks-ish colorway that might have some sports fans confused at first glance. This cap is limited to Gentei, but luckily you can cop it through…

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by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
Nike Sportswear HALL OF FAME

Nike Sportswear continues their Hall Of Fame series tonight with New York Giants legend Harry Carson, naming Carson as the third inductee to the 21 Mercer Hall Of Fame. Hosted by Chris Isenberg of No Mas fame, the evening is a rare opportunity to get…

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by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
SWAGGER Spring 2009 “Hotter Than Them”

2009 will be a big year for Japanese streetwear mainstay SWAGGER. This July marks a decade in design for the pioneering brand and this month they’re releasing their Spring collection. Titled “Hotter Than Them” the line includes outerwear, denim accessories and of course a few…

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by: Freshness | January 20, 2009
adidas - Aditennis Hi

In black and purple, perhaps perfect for those depressed Ravens fans in need of a boost this week, Adidas has developed another pair of Aditennis His for your collection. A traditional tennis shoe style, this particular colorway goes for a less traditional feel, skipping out…

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by: Freshness | January 16, 2009
Silly Thing : The New Gentlemen’s Code

Silly Thing have eschewed seasonal styling on their new collection titled The New Gentlemen’s Code. Looking to avoid positioning the collection of classic/basics as a seasonal assortment, the brand will instead release the items of the course of the next few weeks. The New Gentlemen’s…

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by: Freshness | January 16, 2009
Nike  Zoom Kobe IV (4) @ 21 Mercer Nike iD

Zoom Kobe IV mania continues. Today through the 31st of the month, the NikeID Studio at 21 Mercer is allowing one lucky Kobe fan to knock up their own little IV model with a mind blowing range of color, material and pattern options. Click through…

by: Freshness | January 16, 2009
Semen Sperm Blarrrg

First there was the aNYthing Glob. Then came the NY Glob, now 404-ed. The saga continues with the Blarrrg. Helmed by IRAKi graf legend Semen Sperm, the Blarrrg (three “r”s) is a wild spin through the wacky world of the internet and the street, with…

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by: Freshness | January 16, 2009
Earsnot Interview

IRAK prez Kunle Martins AKA EARSNOT sat down with videographer Austin Peters for a chat over his inspiration and work as a graphic designer and graf writer. You might have seen Martins profiled before in the doc Infamy, along with legends SABER and CLAW. This…

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