COMPASS Show 2011 – KEDS x Mark McNairy – Fall/Winter 2011
Even before he took the helm of Woolrich Woolen Mills as its new Creative Director, designer Mark McNairy was already highly in demand. Carried a bit of mischievous playful attitude, his very own label, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, is liken by some as a bridge between classic … READ MORE
COMPASS Show 2011 – Gourmet Uno Leather Woodland Camo – Fall/Winter 2011
That wayward bound to more technical construction, as seen in COMPASS show in NYC, isn’t just isolated to new design, footwear label Gourmet found new application on some of its classic models. On appearance, its easy to dismiss the Gourmet Uno Leather as another canvas sneaker with … READ MORE
COMPASS Show 2011 – Gourmet Dignam – Fall/Winter 2011
Careful observers will note that while most footwear labels are embarking on casual, contemporary design route, the trio at Gourmet are doing just the opposite with introduction of more technically function footwear, like the new Dignam. Filling as an in-between for running shoes and causal footwear, the … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – Nixon – Spring 2011
And last but not least for our segment on ASR Market Place 2010, which wrapped today in San Diego, is the Spring 2011 collection of accessories from Nixon. Nixon started out winning the spotlight in the lifestyle timepiece industry with interesting new ways of reading time, and … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – Quiksilver – Spring 2011 – Reese Forbes Collection | Preview
Quiksilver skater, Reese Forbes has gotten his own collection of sneakers for Spring 2011, and the line-up is looking rather promising in more mature silhouettes and palette. For those who are unaware, Reese Forbes is known for his enormous pop and thus, revitalizing the high ollie contest. The collection … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – VANS – Spring 2011 Apparel | Preview
VANS has always been known for its roots in skating, and for a while now, the label does indeed roll out surf items such as flip flops, light-wearing slip-on shoes and it does dabble in surf shorts as well. However, for Spring/Summer 2011, the label is putting … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – LRG – Spring 2011 | Preview
Of course, born and bred with the streets in mind, Lifted Research Group is not one to miss out on ASR Marketplace 2010. Amongst the rather extensive line-up of apparel and accessories at its bustling booth, we have spotted a continued collaborative collection with graffiti artist, POSE, … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – VANS – Spring 2011 Footwear | Preview
Spotted on the second day of ASR Marketplace 2010 is a mammoth display for VANS with two sizeable booths situated across each other, one featuring apparel and accessories, the other footwear. In terms of sneakers, both VANS Classics and VANS Syndicate have pushed out new models for … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – WeSC – Spring 2011 Apparel + Accessories | Preview
Aside from an exciting debut footwear collection, WeSC pushes into Spring 2011 with a fresh line-up of apparel and accessories, both audio and decorative. Some key styles we spotted include a cool taken on the M65 military jacket in a darker tan with gold trimmings, and a … READ MORE
ASR Marketplace 2010 – WeSC – Spring 2011 Footwear | Preview
Since 1999, WeSC has been spreading the influences of their growing (and not so clandestine) conspiracy around the world, bringing a sense of Nordic simplicity to the urban world. Aside from the celebrated audio line-up and apparel, WeSC is expanding the scope of their business into footwear, … READ MORE
