
Carmelo Anthony celebrated his wife LaLa’s birthday with her in style at TAO in Las Vegas. The New York Knicks’ forward who recently celebrated his own birthday with Swizz Beatz was seen wearing a fresh pair of SUPER Flat Top Leather Brown Sunglasses at his wife’s birthday party to go along with his washed denim jacket. These SUPER Sunglasses are not the average Flat Top’s that have become SUPER’s most iconic style, in fact they are actually fully wrapped in a quality Brown leather by hand in Italy. You can still pick up a pair of these sunglasses via the SUPER online store today.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) and Levi’s created a limited edition collection of trucker jackets through a collaboration series with 10 different artists that participated in the Art in the Streets exhibit, that is currently still on display at MOCA. Each artist was given a classic Levi’s Trucker Jacket to use as a canvas and each came up with a different interpretation. French artist, André, chose an indigo-dyed raw denim jacket as his base and then proceeded to paint his signature “Mr. A” character on the back of the jacket. Like all of the jackets they are limited in quantity and only available at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA with proceeds from the sale going to the various charitable community causes headed by MOCA.

Maiden Noir has already began to release it’s newest Summer 2011 Collection, Battle Field, at select retailers but not the Seattle-based brand has provided an in depth look into the entire collection as well as telling the story behind this season’s collection. Battle Field, looked to explore a nautical theme this season specifically the open sea and the ‘Blue Jackets’. As always the brand outsourced it’s fabrics to Japan so that the quality is of the highest grade. The cut and sew pieces from this season are refined, clean, and classic while honoring the heritage silhouettes that they were created from. Some of the highlights of the season include the Field Jacket, Mini Check dress shirts, bright oxfords, and Ripstop Field cargo shorts. Maiden Noir’s Summer 2011 ‘Battle Field’ collection is available now at their select stockists and their online store.

Eddie Cruz recently sat down to discuss the evolution of the collaboration between his company, UNDFTD, and footwear company, PUMA. Cruz gives insight into how the collaboration originated with the 2008 “24K” project and how it’s now become a two year buildout around PUMA’s Clyde sneaker. The Clyde from PUMA was Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s signature shoe when he played for the New York Knicks, winning two championships in his career. Watch the full interview after the jump. via: NiceKicks

UNDEFEATED Tokyo celebrated it’s re-opening and 4th Anniversary at the same time when the store moved from it’s old location in Tokyo to it’s new one just off of Omotesando. The store opened it’s doors to various flowers sitting outside, sent from different friends of the brand, while the inside of the store was stocked with new UNDEFEATED 4th Anniversary tees and the newest kicks from Nike, adidas, Converse, and more. The store itself appears to be in a more convenient area as opposed to it’s previous location on the second floor behind Takeshita Street in Harajuku, so the next time you visit Tokyo, make sure to stop by and check out the new UNDEFEATED. via: sneakeresource

Nike Sportswear’s Summer 2011 Collection continues to deliver quality footwear releases including this newest group of sneakers that’s being called the “True Colors” Collection which consists of a Dunk High Premium, Air Force 1 Low Premium, BW Gen II, and Air Max 90 Premium. Each shoe in the collection uses a simple color blocking scheme consisting of one or two basic colors. The common material used on three of the models is a crinkled patent leather that we’ve yet to see from Nike and offers a unique look when applied to the various models. Pick up either of the four pairs from the Nike Sportswear True Colors Collection today at select Nike retailers including atmos.

Commonwealth has released their new Spring/Summer 2011 T-Shirts at their two brick and mortar shops in Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. as well as their online store. The new collection of tees comes at a perfect time as the weather starts to heat up. The various t-shirts draw inspiration from various different ideas and identities while merging them with the signature Commonwealth branding that we’ve come to recognize over the years. A total of four different styles are available now with each being offered in an multitude of color. Visit either Commonwealth today or their online shop now to pick up your favorite one.

Publish has released it’s Spring 2011 Collection at select shops worldwide and online retailer, Bricksworth, recently put together a lookbook capturing the new collection from the brand that “aspires to refine daily life by delivering premium, timeless products and ideas that transcend the realms of art and fashion”. Publish’s Spring 2011 Collection consists of a lot of basic cotton tees in a mix of different colors and graphics that should be perfect for the upcoming hotter months of the year. Buy your favorite Publish Spring 2011 item now at Bricksworth.

NEXUSVII out of Japan drops Delivery 2 of their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection entitled ‘You Are My Sunshine’ with various quality pieces including a collaboration with Timberland on the Mil-5H Gore-Tex® boot as well as an amazing Windstopper® Mil-Hooded Jacket. Other items in this delivery of the Japanese brands Spring/Summer 2011 Collection include a downed vest, button down shirts, t-shirts, and some hats. The title of the collection, ‘You Are My Sunshine’, stems from the islands of Hawaii, specifically soldiers who stopped through Hawaii on their way home from intense war in order to regain their mental and physical health. The collection is available now at various NEXUSVII retailers including HAVEN in Canada.

Los Angeles’ Hall of Fame released the second delivery from it’s debut Spring 2011 Collection this past weekend at their shop on Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles as well at select Hall of Fame accounts across the United States. The second delivery from the hat specialty retailer turned apparel and hat brand includes a few notable pieces including three new upside down Mitchell & Ness snapback hats consisting of the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. The “Talent Scout” trucker cap and raglan are also highlights from the line. Pick up the entire Hall of Fame Spring 2011 Collection now at Hall of Fame in Los Angeles, California or hit their online store if you’re not in Southern California.

OriginalFake has released a small collection of items as a part of it’s Summer 2011 offering. Included in this delivery are a couple of polo shirts, shorts, and New Era collaboration caps all of which feature KAWS’ signature marks, the chompers and the ‘X’ marks. The Summer polos both come with the signature ‘X’ mark, one on the sleeves and the other on the back. The Teeth Pocket Chino Shorts were such a popular style in past seasons that they’ve been brough back in three different colors. And last but not least the collaboration caps with New Era, featuring KAWS ‘XX’ embroidery are available in either Navy or Black. Pick up your favorite piece today at select OriginalFake retailers including HAVEN.

Japanese brand, HEAD PORTER Plus, has just released their Summer 2011 Collection at various retailers across the globe including Berlin’s Firmament. The new Summer 2011 Collection from HEAD PORTER Plus features a number of items that can be worn through the Fall and even Winter but it also covers the basics for Summer with a number of short sleeve shirts, tees, and bottoms. Some of the notable pieces included in this collection are the Line Blazer, Piping Oxford Shirt, Line T-Shirt, Border T-Shirt, and Chino Shorts. Pick it up today at all HEAD PORTER Plus retailers including Firmament and their online store, The-Glade.


