Berlin based portage company Bagjack have been producing high quality, hand made bags for 17 years now. Their experience and craftsmanship is poured into their latest messenger bag line entitled the Next Level or NXL. These bags are based on their classic messenger bags, yet the style have been up-scaled using premium materials. This bag in particular utilizes a combination of grained leather and reflective dots materials on the outer, creating a stylish yet functional messenger bag. Inside, the bag features ample pockets and compartments for maximum storage. A comfortable three-point shoulder harness securely holds the bag in place while in motion. Head over to Bagjack online store to pick up this messenger bag right now.

Unlike the previous season, the Spring/Summer 2012 collection from HUMAN MADE is not restricted by any particular theme. Although the collection still take huge influence from vintage clothing made in the 30′s and 40′s. As founder and designer NIGO explains, some of these pieces took over a year to develop and produce due to the attention paid to every little detail. However, it does not mean that all of these pieces are simply copies of vintage items, rather these clothing take the best aspects of NIGO‘s favorite vintage clothing. Furthermore, NIGO has taken into account the feedback he had received from consumers by keeping graphics to the minimum. Take a preview of the collection after the jump.

Penny Skateboards of Australia specializes in the kind of mold-injected plastic skateboard decks that were all the rage during the ’60s and ’70s. The brand has never collaborated with anyone until now, partnering with The Hundreds on a complete with black plastic deck featuring non-slip waffle top and multi-colored “CMYK”-themed wheels printed with the Hundreds logo. Light and ultra-portable, it’s sized to fit inside the Hundreds Jon Backpack. There were only 400 boards created for the project, and they’re set to release through fine retail skate shops starting February 16th. Check out detailed looks following the click.

Release Date: February 16th, 2012 (Thursday)

While unintended, the passing of Geoff Hollister has certainly made the Nike Sportswear Track & Field Collection all the more special. Inspired by Nike’s early years, its origin as a runner’s brand, and the all-important Athletic West program, of which Hollister developed, the collection re-imagines authenticity and heritage with contemporary construct.  Made with super soft cotton, each pre-treated to obtain a vintage appearance and feel. Yet never stray too far from its root as performance wear, some the design is thoroughly up-to-date, such as the Nike Reflective Windrunner.  Other minute details, like the crackle graphic print, wouldn’t have been possible without the state-of-the-art “antiqued” method.  As a whole, you will find the collection to be both a celebration of past achievements and commemoration of things to come.  The Nike Sportswear Track & Field Collection is now available at Nike Sportswear retail locations, such as 21 Mercer flagship store in New York City.

Nike Sportswear – 21 Mercer
21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433

The various Syracuse University squads are used to standing out what with the bright orange uniforms, but this new Nike True snap-back might turn that around a bit. The hat comes dipped in a full camo print, with the bold ‘S’ logo hitting in black. A bit of the original ‘Cuse flair remains intact, with the ‘Syracuse University’ embroidery and the underside of the lid coming in the standard orange to complete the hunter look. Follow us after the jump to check out this Nike True snap-back and grab one now from Caliroots’ Six Feet Down shop.

SIX FEET DOWN
Regeringsgatan 77 | Map
11139 Stockholm, Sweden

Courtesty of Geoff Hollister & The Oregonian

Often called “Nike’s Employee #3″, Geoff Hollister passed away yesterday, just three days after his 66th birthday, after a long battle with cancer. The Oregon native was born on February 3rd, 1946 and was an Oregonian in every sense of the term. After graduating from South Eugene High School in 1964, Hollister went on to University of Oregon, where he ran under the tutelage of track & field coach Bill Bowerman. To optimize his runner’s performance, Bowerman often asked Hollister to run in his prototype footwear. Not long afterwards, Phil Knight offered Hollister a job at his start-up with Bowerman, Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), then a distributor for Japan’s Tiger sneakers. After opening BRS West, the company’s first retail store, Hollister became ever more involved when BRS spun off a sub-label from Tiger in 1972. That new entity was Nike.

Thanks to Hollister’s intuitions as a runner and business acumen, Nike thrived in the then largely ignored running community. Seeing a need to develop next generation of track & field stars after a dismal showing in the 1976 Summer Olympics at Montreal, Hollister organized Athletics West, a sponsored program for athletes and coaches alike. His ability to think outside of the box helped to create innovative product like the Nike Aqua Socks. And when cumbersome track jackets weigh down Nike athletes, Hollister introduced the lightweight Nike Windrunner Jacket and its iconic 26-degree chevron design. During his later years at Nike, Hollister helped to secure the brand with a Swoosh a place in youth track & field programs across the U.S. When Bill Bowerman passed away in 1999, Hollister developed the Bowerman Project in honor of his former coach and mentor.

Geoff Hollister is survived his wife Wendy, who still works at Nike, 2 children from a previous marriage, his son Tracy, daughter Kaili, several grand children, as well as two younger sisters. Not to mention, the thousands who benefited from his programs and products

They are of different genders, races, religions, sports, interests, ages, even nations. Yet, they are connected by one reason – cancer. While grim, their shared afflictions, struggles, and grievances also gave them a collected strength and resolve to see the end of the disease. In bring hopes to the other 28 million cancer survivors and their love ones, Nike announced Team LIVESTRONG. Along with seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, a group of world class athletes, each affected by the disease directly or indirectly, will join the fight in education, prevention, and research for a cure. You too can be a part of the movement, simply show your support or share your story via Twitter at @NIKELIVESTRONG or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nikelivestrong. With the current advancement in treatments, a diagnosis is no longer the end but the beginning.

The one who brought that signature guitar riff to Velvet Revolver and Guns N’ Roses, including the opening to “Sweet Child o’ Mine”, electric guitar wunderkind Slash has been on a tear since embarking on a solo career in 2008. As the new album’s release date, a follow-up to the 2010 self-titled album, draws near, the metal/rock legend opened his studio and recording sessions to Ray-Ban‘s Never Hide Films for an unique perspective on the process of music making. Episode 1 of a multi-part documentary short, Ray-Ban Never Hide Films presents Slash In The Studio.

Protect yourself from the elements in style with this Carhartt WIP x London Undercover folded umbrella. Finished in a handsome brown-based camouflage pattern, the foul-weather accessory comes in a compact sleeve with metal clip, as well as a special double-branded London Undercover x Carhartt tube. Branding on the five-panel umbrella itself comes in the form of a blown-up Carhartt WIP logo in white, plus Carhartt and London Undercover trademarks engraved on the wooden handle. Click through for more looks, then find the umbrella in stock now at London Undercover’s online store.

Marni‘s collaboration with H&M doesn’t release until March but a new commercial for the collection, directed by Sofia Coppola, gives viewers a taste of what’s to come. Shot in Marrakesh, Morocco, and set to the dulcet tones of Roxy Music’s “Avalon,” the clip follows British actress Imogen Poots as she traipses around the sun-drenched landscape while showing off pieces from the collection, all of which are dressed in Marni’s signature bold prints. In an accompanying behind the scenes video, Coppola explains she took on the project because she’d never worked before on a project centered around fashion, and that she admired Marni because the brand has its own distinct look. Check out both videos after the click, and look for the Marni collection to land at select H&M stores starting March 8th.

Photo by Wire Image

Hidden beneath the hype and hysteria from last night’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was something unique. No, it wasn’t M.I.A.’s inexplicable action when she flipped the bird and lip-synched the F-Bomb during her routine. Nor was it Madonna‘s subdued performance (in comparison to her Blond Ambition World Tour). Instead, it was right underneath everyone’s nose, when SkyBlu of LMFAO stepped onto the stage. Beneath the electro-pop sensation’s wild mane was the most expensive Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to date. Crafted with help from Graff Diamonds, one of the world’s foremost precious gems dealers, Beats by Dr. Dre placed over 114 carats of diamonds on the headphones. Because of the volatility of precious gems and metals pricing, the collaborators could only estimate the total price around “a million dollars,” give or take a few hundred thousand here or there.

An embodiment of Prefontaine, the updated Track & Field Collection from Nike Sportswear is derived from the same “can do” ethos as the late distance runner, along with the likes of Carl Lewis, Flo-Jo, Joan Benoit, and others. If you were to look into the collection’s true origin, you would find Nike Co-Founder Bill Bowerman at the helm. And just as he expected perfection from his athletes, he did the same with their tools of the trade. Hence, the mix of glory, heritage, and technology in each of the collection’s designs. You will find the collection at selected Nike retail locations around the world, such as the Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer flagship store.

Nike Sportswear – 21 Mercer
21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433