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Thorocraft – Holiday 2010 Collection Preview Event

As its name implied, the MO behind footwear label Thorocraft is about the application of traditions, which are often neglected by the label’s peers. Established by Alex James, a designer and avid collector of vintage rags, Thorocraft based its designs on 4 guiding principles – craftsmanship, quality, durability, and comfort. Simple mottos though quite difficult to … READ MORE

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Nike SB Dunk Low & Dunk Mid – Street Fighter Pack | Detailed Images

Considering Street Fighter is one of the most popular video games made, it is no wonder that a Street Fighter inspired Nike SB Dunk Pack would garner a good amount of attention from sneakerheads. This season, Nike SB is releasing a pack of Dunk Hi and Dunk Low quickstrikes inspired by Street Fighter characters, Chun Li, … READ MORE

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Mighty Healthy x etnies Plus | Preview

Mighty Healthy and etnies Plus had joined forces this season to create a capsule collaborative collection of sneakers that are meant to be so versatile that they can be dressed up or dressed down depending on individual style, and hence, reflecting the New York sartorial sensibility. In Ray Mate’s own words, “European cities like Milan and … READ MORE

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DVS – Keirin Pack | Preview

We gave you a preview of the Keirin Pack from DVS a while back and now, sample images have surfaced along with matching t-shirt designs. Each canvas sneaker is brightly colored, and is accompanied by a number on the tongue which is inspired by the number on the Keirin riders. DVS logo has been rearranged to … READ MORE

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Loopwheeler – 2010 Stadium Jacket | Preview

The stadium jacket from Loopwheeler is one of the crowd’s favorites from the Japanese brand, and Loopwheeler has just finished up the sample of the 2010 stadium jacket. The standout feature of the jacket is undoubtedly the patches covering the front and side angles. Four individually designed patches line up each sleeve, and one large LW … READ MORE

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Nike x UNDERCOVER – Gyakusou International Running Association | Zoom Spider TT+

Emphasis on both technical and fundamental applications, the Gyakusou Zoom Spider TT+ from Nike and Japanese designer Jun Takahashi of UNDERCOVER fame strikes the balance between ample support, with its Firewire overlay, and ample cushioning, with Lunarlite foam as outsole and the Zoom Air insert as an addition. As a safety precaution for urban runners, reflective … READ MORE

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Nike x UNDERCOVER – Gyakusou International Running Association | Apparel Collection

Homage to the notion that everyone is an athlete, a motto embedded deeply within the Nike psyche by its co-founder Bill Bowerman, Japanese designer Jun Takahashi utilized both technical and fundamental applications to the new Gyakusou International Running Association Collection, due to launch this October. Through a fusion of high tech fabrics and new manufacturing process, … READ MORE

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Nike x UNDERCOVER – Gyakusou International Running Association Collection

Spiritually, at its purest, the athletic form of running is a purge of the daily grind, of angsts built up over time, of obstacles once deemed unconquerable. It is a solitary state of mind, where pounding the pavement translates to the release of frustration and with each step leads closer to sanity. No wonder many have … READ MORE

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Michael Lau x fingercroxx – Vinyl Figures | Preview

2007 saw the first collaboration project between Michael Lau and Hong Kong brand fingercroxx. So three years later the duo is back at it again. Information is scarce at the moment but it could be another capsule collection and various colorways should be released by looking at the photos. The vinyl figure looks like some sort … READ MORE

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Liu Xiang x Nike Sportswear – Holiday 2010 – Lookbook

Since Nike Sportswear’s theme for Holiday 2010 is running, who better than World Record holder/Olympic Gold Medalist/World Champion men’s track star, Liu Xiang, to enlist for the sportswear giant’s Holiday 2010 campaign. While most of us are acquainted with Xiang’s on track style, Nike Sportswear showcases Xiang’s off-track style in key items such as the Destroyers’ … READ MORE