Yesterday we brought u a quick overall look at the new collaborative collection by adidas Originals and Japan’s VANQUISH. Today, we have more detailed shots of the capsule collection. After all, tough, blacked-out collection like this deserves some zooming in for all to really appreciate the details. As mentioned before, the collection comprises of three footwear styles, which includes VANQUISH’s interpretation of the adidas Originals Hardland. They have been sharpened to give an opulent edgy vibe in gold and silver with reptilian printed leather. Also, a VANQUISH exclusive colorway shows a mix of black leather with fuzzy silver accents and crystal studs for a rock disco look. The Trefoil logo hoodies and t-shirts are studded and patched in leather, and the classic track jacket has also been given a rugged leathery treatment. Sporty and tough? Apparently a viable combination that can be wonderfully executed. via: ceno-ceo

Teaser alert! VANS is collaborating with the much celebrated UNDFTD this season, and right on time to celebrate the end of the busy tradeshow season in Las Vegas, UNDFTD and VANS will be hosting a party at the UNDFTD Las Vegas Store on August 18 to launch this collaborative UNDFTD x VANS Era LX “Hernan” pack. By the looks of this teaser image, the pack will consist of four colorways in brushed suede with matching colored soles and white foxing bands (except for the white pair). Stay tuned for more detailed images to come! via: SN//FNG

Urban trotter needs some new kicks? Next up in the adidas Originals Adi City Pack set to release for Fall/Winter 2010 aside from the glow-in-the-dark Gazelle we had scoped out earlier, is a gentlemanly “Bowtie” Nizza High. Like the rest of the Adi City Pack, the tongue tag features a specially designed street sign logo. In a dandy fashion, these Nizza Hi are crafted from a mix of plaid and leather, and then given a quick rocking edge with the zipper in the back. Yes, for those who missed out on the previous adidas Originals zipper pack, here is another chance to zip up. The “Bowtie” Nizza Hi comes with a removable matching plaid bowtie. Perhaps, for those who are slightly bored of wearing plaid button downs but are not ready to give up the classic pattern, feet is the next new place to wear them! There will be available soon at select retailers including VA. images via: HB

Continuing its good work in helping the world fight AIDS and HIV, Converse (RED) has brought the work of pop artist, Robert Indiana, on board to create a collaborative pack of “LOVE” Chuck Taylor Highs. For those who are not familiar with the name, Robert Indiana is probably best known for his large “LOVE” sculptures that can be found all over the world. And in adapting one of Indiana’s best known images, CONVERSE has turned the upper of its iconic Chuck Taylors into a canvas for prints of “LOVE. Aside from the white printed leather colorway, there is also a navy version with a red embroidered “LOVE” complete with a suede toes (who doesn’t love a suede toe?). These will be hitting stores this coming weekend on August 14 at INVINCIBLE, so show a little love to the world and your kicks, and remember to cope yours if you are feeling them!

How does one prep for the game? Apparently, you can’t have love without the right tunes, and not too long ago, we had just brought you a good look at the Skullcandy x Air Jordan IX (9) “For The Love Of The Game” pack, which features a pair of the kicks with matching Carolina Sky Blue headphones. This time around, here is prove that Air Jordan’s collaboration with Skull Candy goes a longer way as here we have another limited edition pack featuring the Air Jordan VII (7) Olympics and a pair of matching Skull Candy headphones, packed into the same gorgeously crafted trunk.

In the spirit of basketball and the upcoming World Basketball Festival, the pack will be hitting the brand’s pop-up store at Atmos and House of Hoops starting this Friday on August 13th.

We thought Dutch artist Parra is the only one holding up his red paintbrush and painting the town red with Converse, but it turns out, for Converse’ Fall/Winter 2010 (Paint The Town)RED collaborative collection, the label has partnered up with a few artists, Giovanni Estevez, Aaron Martin, Cody Hudson, and of course, Parra. Each artist has been invited to put his unique spin on a pair of sneakers, and a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the (Paint The Town) RED collection will go towards The Global Fund to help fight AIDS and HIV.

There is no need to stay within the lines this time, as one of the world’s childhood favorite, Crayola, had managed to venture off the pages and colored its way onto VANS. For Fall/Winter 2010, VANS has taken four of its iconic styles, the Slip-On, the Authentic, the Era and the Sk8-Hi and enlisted the help of Crayola for a make over. Featuring some of your favorite classic shades from the crayon maker such as Carnation Pink, Dandelion, Blue and Violet, these kids brings out the playful child residing in each of us. The collection comes in sizes for adult and children, so you can indulge with the little ones in your life as well. Color me happy indeed.

To alleviate the expected pandemonium this weekend, NikeTown New York is scheduling to hand out line-up wristbands TODAY at 11 am and 4 pm for another highly anticipated release, the Air Force 1 (AF1) Foamposite. While fusion concepts never gained much traction among hardcore sneaker aficionados, this particular combination of perennial favorite, the Air Force 1 and performance drive Foamposite certainly caught everyone’s attention when debut in June. As part of the World Basketball Festival celebration, NikeTown New York will offer a few units it received for sale this Saturday, August 14th, at 7am. The wristband given out today will guarantee a spot on the queue. So swing by the store early and get a wristband before they’re gone!

NikeTown New York
6 East 57th Street | Map
(bet. Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue)
New York, NY 10022
TEL #: 212-891-6457

Line-Up Wristband Date: August 11th (TODAY!) | 11am & 4pm
Release Date: August 14th (Saturday) | 7am

“You know you succeed if the most jaded New Yorkers are looking at your advertisement” And though we aren’t sure how authentic the origin of this old saying is in the advertising/marketing field, it definitely holds true, however, in one form or another.  So how do you get the most jaded New Yorkers’ attention?

In promotion for this week’s inauguration of the first ever World Basketball Festival, Nike coordinated the momentous task in converting several key retail locations in New York City to the theme of the festival.  This included NikeTown of New York, the flagship store of Nike.  In keeping with original premise of the store as a faux basketball arena, Nike retail space designers re-imagined NikeTown to be an actual basketball arena.  From its atrium on the ground level to the very top, each corners filled with WBF accessories, apparels, footwear, and more.  There is another dynamic aspect to this conversion, the larger-than-life size animated figures of Anderson Varejão (Brazil), José Barea (Puerto Rico), Yi Jianlian (China), Kevin Durant (USA) and others scaling across the atrium as though a bona fide Clash of the Titans was taking place.  To see this dramatic installation in person or to purchase any WBF-themed products, simply visit NikeTown New York on 57th Street.

NikeTown New York
6 East 57th Street | Map
(bet. Fifth Avenue & Madison Aveneue)
New York, NY 10022
TEL #: 212-891-6457

Japanese label VANQUISH was born in the streets of Japan, but while it retains the spirit of the streets, it does not confine its aesthetics to specific geographical locations or types. This season, drawing from its Fall/Winter 2010 collection theme of “Resistance”, VANQUISH has teamed up with adidas Originals to created a collection of apparel and footwear. Drawing inspiration from toughness and music of the 80s, especially hard rock, pleather, slinky black nylon, metallic and studs have found their way onto the capsule collection set to drop between late August and September. The collection is currently available for visual peruse online at a special VANQUISH x adidas Originals microsite. The items will be dropping at specific retailers and some will be limited in quantity and exclusive to certain locations. via: honeyee

As most know by now, BAPE’s Baby Milo has officially been adopted in the cuddly, furry family of Sanrio family. After several previews and official looks, the SANRIO BABY MILO store has finally opened at both Isetan Shinjuku and at BAPE Gallery in Kyoto. Yesterday, NIGO made a trip down to Kyoto, the hands-on person he is, to personally check on the finishing touches of the store. The store will carry a line-up of special SANRIO BABY MILO items that will be fitting for all ages. From t-shirts and polo shirts and sneakers for adults to onesies and bibs for infants, the collection line-up is quite extensive. Not to mention adorable.

What’s red, and wears sneakers? How about magical Parra cherries sprouting legs with feet for shoes? We have just previewed a teaser trailer created by Dutch artist Parra for his upcoming collaboration with Converse (RED) project, and today, we uncovered images of the actual (Paint The Town) Red Chuck Taylor High from STREEThing. The new juicy cherry bombs are crafted in a simple sandy colored suede with red accents in Parra’s famed Cherry graphic embroidery, lining and lace eyelets. Clean, fun and sold for a good cause to help fight AIDS and HIV, the sneakers will be available at select retailers such as the Limited EDT Chamber in Singapore. Stay tuned and keep your cards ready for this one because we don’t anticipate these naughty cherries to be staying still on the racks for long. via: STREEThing