If there was an ideal term for a general description, it would be rambunctious celebration. Again with a stroke of ostentation and bombast, Jeremy Scott continues his partnership with adidas Originals for Spring/Summer 2012. Unlike some of his past collections, there is actually a cohesiveness to the design theme for this upcoming collection. Cue in on the growing interest on Americana, Scott elaborated on American cultural icons with his signature abandonment of popular perceptions. Who said a cowboy can’t wear a pair of sneakers if he wants to? How about a sequin football jersey for Super Bowl weekend? Or a strait jacket in the colors of Stars and Strips? Rules of political correctness need not apply, outrageous mixed with a dosage of fun dictate each items, from the JS MEGA Softcell Cowboy Boots, the Fringed Track Jacket, to the nearly infamous American Flag Strait Jacket. Nothing is off limits. Then again, isn’t that the reason why fashion is fun?

The adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott Collection for Spring/Summer 2012 is available now with more additions to come in the following weeks.

The Roma Cinema Etoile, Rome’s oldest movie theater, had been shuttered for more than twenty years until Louis Vuitton co-opted the building for its brand new store in the heart of the Italian capital. A video released by Louis Vuitton takes the viewer on a tour of the Roma Etoile Maison, revealing a beautifully appointed space equipped with an elliptical staircase, gleaming fixtures and an in-house screening room. Architect Peter Marino explains that his primary concern was that the concept of the movie theater remain intact, while Louis Vuitton CEO Yves Carcelle lauds the store’s ability to bring “additional emotion” by presenting a bookstore, art, and cinema as part of the Louis Vuitton retail experience. Check out the video after the click.

Since information of it came to light two weeks ago, there’s been a deluge of interests from both die hard sneaker fans to the fashion conscious type. The wait is about to end in 10 days as Cole Haan finally announced the release date of its LunarGrand Wingtip. Constructed in suede and accordingly to Cole Haan’s traditional methods, the LunarGrand Wingtip pushes the boundaries of innovation, design, and fashion by incorporating the lightweight cushioning technology, the Nike Lunarlon. With it, the LunarGrand Wingtip is more than just a comfortable dress shoe. Its one which redefine the classification as a whole while still retaining its authentic feel.

In five colorways, each made of premium suede and with leather welt, the Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip retails for US$ 248. Available on Friday, February 10th, exclusively through Cole Haan SoHo flagship store in New York City.

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Release Date: February 10th, 2012 (Friday)

Dr. Martens presents the Windsor Alfred Brogue for Spring/Summer 2012 in a rich navy colorway. Featuring traditional brogue detailing, the classic lace-up carries an upper built with a combination of leather and Chera wax canvas, courtesy of the world-renowned British Millerain Co., a business that’s been family owned and operated for six generations since its founding in 1880. The sleek and tapered silhouette of the shoe is complemented with a thick cushioned sole that’s heat sealed with leather welt. Its bright white coloring, perfect for spring, contrasts nicely with the dark navy up top. The Dr. Martens Windsor Alfred Brogue is in stock now at oki-ni.

There are few parallels between golf and basketball. One is built on speed, teamwork, and ever-changing game play while the other involves patience, control, and individual style. But with the Nike WMNS Dunk NG SL women’s golf shoes, Nike brings the design principles from the hardwood to the softness of the greens with an eye-catching series of colorways. Built with a waterproof full-grain leather upper that mirrors its on-the-court version down to the smallest details, including the silhouette, perforations on the toe, and even the look of the Swoosh. The sole uses Scorpion Stinger Spikes and the Tri-LOK system to provide superior traction while full-length contoured sockliners adjust to the shape of the foot to support you round after round. These hybrids come in three color styles, including white/granite/mint, white/pink/black, and a black and white checkered pattern, each with arriving with two pairs of laces to help you mix-and-match with the rest of your gear. You can pick up these up at Nike Golf retailers or directly from atmos online shop and its Tokyo flagship store.

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Hiroki Nakamura explained that this season’s collection was in the middle of product development and manufacturing when the tragic earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in March last year. Perhaps it was fate that Nakamura chose to reflect the traditional cultures from Japan for the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Titled Japanism, the collection takes reference from Japanese symbolism and traditional items such as Geta and Ashida sandals. As coincidence would have it, one of the key textile used in this collection comes from a small town of Showa in the Fukushima prefecture. The Choma fabric had been produced in this town for over 600 years, a long heritage which has been protected and preserved by its craftsman. This hand woven fabric was used on the Provenance Blazer, which can be seen styled with a Sashiko T-Shirt and Epoch Stole below.

From “Detroit Lives” with Johnny Knoxville to the most recent “Tokyo Rising” film with Pharrell Williams, the intrepid videographers at VICE have follow their counterparts from Palladium Bootsto capture the raw nature of modern urban terrains. As an affirmation to their long-standing partnership, Palladium designed the VBS Pampa Tactical Boots for VICE personnels, who often venture fearlessly into regions off limit to most. Colored in a very distinctive navy blue with a durable layering of ballistic nylon and waterproof nubuck leather as upper, the VBS Pampa Tactical Boots also includes a Dri-Lex lining on the inside, all to keep the wearer dry and comfortable from the harsh elements. Limited to only 100 pairs with majority of them going to VICE crew members, some along with the general release version of Pampa Tactical Boots are now available at Palladium retail locations and online store. via: Antenna

Japan’s SOPHNET. has began showing off what’s in store for their Spring/Summer 2012 collection, and as always Freshness has you covered with the scoop. On the footwear side of things the label is getting together with Converse, cranking out a pair of Chucks with their own twist. The SOPHNET. x CONVERSE All Star Zip Hi comes in the classic canvas in deep navy for the upper, with the side zipper in place as suggested by the name. Among the endless amount of upgrades we’ve seen on the Converse All Star Hi, the zippered look seems to be the one that does the most with the least, injecting a bit of a punk aesthetic into the sneakers. Hit the jump for the full view and stick with Freshness to get the latest info on the forthcoming SOPHNET. collection.

SOPHNET. is getting ready to deliver the premiere pieces from their Spring/Summer 2012 collection this weekend. The theme of this season is Contemporary Basic, which looks to put focus back onto their basic silhouettes. For the first delivery, fans can expect to see two styles of hooded blousons, a reversible vest, a dot patterned check shirt and two pairs of pants. Also SOPHNET. teamed up with Danner to produce a reinterpretation of their classic Postman shoes in two models. All of the items below will be reaching SOPHNET. stores and authorized dealers this Saturday, January 28th.

visvim started life as an independent footwear brand almost 10 years ago and even though the current line up of products have expanded into full apparel and accessories, their footwear range is still attracting attention from fans. One model that have become popular over time is this Virgil boots. The hand-dyed English cow hide suede is carefully selected, then hand stitched onto the cream colored Vibram wedge soles using the Goodyear welt method. TPU heel stabilizer is fitted onto the heel to maximize support, while the EVA mid soles offer cushioning and comfort. end clothing is currently stocking the Light Brown, Dark Brown and Black boots in their retail store and on their online shop.

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