In 2000, in pursuit of the ultimate sneaker which is lightweight, functional and has a good sense of design, Nike created the Air Superfly, which soon became one of the most popular sneakers released then. Pushing the design and creative envelope even further while perpetuating the concept of lightweight, functionality and design, Nike added its well-loved woven upper to the Air Superfly to create the Nike Air Superfly Woven. While the upper is flexible and supportive for the feet, the EVA rubber midsoles and Nike Air technology offers the wearer unparalleled support and comfort. The Nike Air Superfly Woven had inherited the DNA of both the Superfly and the iconic woven upper, and this season it is ready to skip its way through the world in Black/Pink and Yellow/Gray colorways. The Black/Pink is a safe choice, but the Yellow/Gray will definitely standout in the summer. and bring a citrus-cool vacation vibe to your feet. Both colorways are available now via mita Sneakers

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Color: Cyber/Neutral Grey-Cool Mint-White

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In an effort to fit today’s technophiles lifestyle onto their hands, mobile device maker BlackBerry announced the latest entry to its Pearl series smartphone, the Pearl 3G 9100 Edition and Pearl 3G 9105 Edition. The new devices are by far the smallest BlackBerry thus far, measuring at less than 2-inch in width. They are also some of the lightest, scaling at only 3.3 ounces. Don’t let their mini statures fool you, however. The new BlackBerry Pearl still packing plenty power, with access to 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) to boot, and for good measure of “geo-tagging”, a GPS feature. In addition, a new high-resolution display, 3.2 MP camera with flash, and super responsive optical trackpad for quick navigation.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be offer in two models, in several brilliant colors. The 9100 model will include a 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard, while the 9105 model will have a 14-key traditional phone keypad. BlackBerry added its SureType software which recognize and complete words as the user keys in, making texting fast and accurate. Both BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 and 9105 editions are expected to ship with several wireless carriers starting next month.

It’s really not anyone’s fault. But when you have a design as timeless and relevant to all as CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star, it’s quite inevitable that other people will draw inspiration from your design (let’s not use the “c” word too liberally here) and put their own spin to update it. It’s like when you would Sharpie your beaten Chucks in high school– everyone wants to have a personal touch on an awesome shoe. This season, BAPE is putting their for formidable mascot, the Ape, on a new series of footwear, the canvas Ape Sta which have a silhouette similar to the Chuck Taylor High Tops. However, as any hardworking, meticulous designer can tell you, victory lies in the details. The Ape Sta features BAPE’s “Sta” logo on the toe midsole, and the colorful monochrome kicks come with a special “Ape Sta” tongue tag and embroidered “BAPE” and “R” logo patches, adding a sporty, playful touch. These high-top canvas kicks come in three colorways– blue, red and peach. Perfect with everything just like the Chucks. Perhaps Chuck’s die-hard fans would not switch over to the Ape Sta anytime soon, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery– not to mention an imitation that take design one step further into a new level like these from BAPE. via: Street Thing

American fashion designer Philip Lim is one of the fast favorites in the American fashion scene, and remained so after he was awarded the 2007 CFDA Emerging Talent in Womenswear Award for his work as the creative director for his eponymous label, 3.1 Philip Lim. While Philip Lim is known for his flattering, feminine and romantic silhouettes, the designer had branched out into menswear and brought the delicate nuances into his men’s line without sacrificing the masculine touches.

In celebration of the biggest global sporting sensation this year, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Nike had partnered up with six artists from six countries to create the “Nike True Colors” collection. The collaboration sees work from artists such as SO-ME for France, NUNCA for Brazil, James Jarvis for England and representing the stateside, Mister Cartoon. The Los Angeles based tattoo/graffiti artist and low-riding aficionado is no stranger to working with Nike. The duo’s working relationship started back when Mister Cartoon was enlisted by Nike to design the Cortez and the Air Force 1. Then, last year, Mister Cartoon returned and collaborated with Nike and LIVESTRONG to create a special edition AF1 in LIVESTRONG colorways. This year, Nike brought Mister Cartoon back to design the artwork, including a mascot (a bald eagle in graffiti and tattoo styled rendition) and a team crest. This video from Nike Sportswear features Mister Cartoon divulging his relationship with Nike, his inspiration for the USA edition of the Nike True Colors collection and what his designs mean. While a part of the collection has been available for purchase for a while now, it’s never too late to learn about your gear and appreciate what you are wearing. via: Nike Sportswear

One thing is certainly, the Freemans Sporting Club is unlike any retail outlet in New York City.  More of a social gathering place than a merchandising locale, Freemans Sporting Club, or as known as FSC, is an esoteric spot which transplant its visitors to another time. A time period when craftsmanship is a more of a norm than just an extravagance, like it is today. Long situated on the non-described corner of Freemans Alley in Lower East Side, the establishment will open its second location in the coming weeks along busy Greenich Village through way of Bleecker Street.

With boxes strewn everywhere, FSC’s owner Taavo Somer and crew are putting together the final touches in what some are calling FSC West. Located on the corner of Bleecker and Christopher, the store is scheduled to open sometime in May. via: SECRET FORTS

As a part of the first releases to hit the racks from SOPH. and Nike’s latest upcoming collaborative retail venture, “Write The Future” concept shop, the F.C.R.B. x Nike Rejunven8 Mid sneakers are probably one of the most coveted and anticipated products previewed at Nike Sportswear’s NSW Fall/Winter 2010 exhibition. As previously reported, this collaborative training sneakers from fictional football team, F.C.R.B., (as created by SOPHNET. and Nike) is rather interesting because it brings a fresh sense of style into a technical sneaker. The F.C.R.B. x Nike Rejuven8 Mid features the ultra-lightweight Torch upper, and are paired with the Lunarlite midsole for responsive cushioning and support, which will come in handy when performing different training on varying surfaces. Oh the stylish note, the F.C.R.B. comes in two rather stealthy colorways that are quite a big hit across the fashion board this year– the military camouflage in black and original. Check out the detailed photographs of the model set to drop very soon on May 8, at the opening of “Write The Future”.

There is nothing like celebrating a birthday with friends and family. And for KAWS, “friends and family” doesn’t carry the usual weight as it does for the regular folks, since the term usually refers to the big guns in the industry for KAWS. In celebrating the 4th Anniversary of OriginalFake, aside from NIGO’s BAPE, Japanese labels UNDERCOVER by Jun Takahashi and NEIGHBORHOOD have also joined in and contributed with special collaborative designs. The 4th Anniversary celebratory t-shirt features three designs from NEIGHBORHOOD and two from UNDERCOVER. While the co-branded tees from NEIGHBORHOOD feature playful KAWS’ twists on the NEIGHBORHOOD signature logo (such as a neon slimy worm winding itself around the logo), UNDERCOVER’s collaboration delivers a fusion of aesthetics, combining UNDERCOVER’s peculiar creativity (using sign language to represent “Original” in OriginalFake) with OriginalFake’s bright, pop-art shapes. The tees are set to release at OriginalFake on May 3, the same day as the BAPE x OriginalFake T-shirt release.

The  outdoor apparel and gear specialist, The North Face, has been providing the world with trusty windbreakers, puffers, heavy-duty insulation and the Southern preppy favorite, the Denali jacket. The San Francisco-born heritage mountaineering, outdoor gear label will soon be expanding its portfolio and impose a rather colossal presence in Tokyo on April 29. The new concept store, The North Face Standard, is developed upon and will purvey the concept of “Standard of Living Package”.

Since it was announced last Friday, the Internet been buzzing with the latest Incase collaboration with New York’s Chinatown Soccer Club (or CSC). To distilled more rumors and speculations, Incase released a new video earlier today which prominently featured the limited edition backpack. Designed with their lifestyle in mind, Incase created a backpack suitable for the transitions each CSC member does on a daily basis, from work, ride, short ride on the subway, and of course, the pick-up games at their home turf, Sara D. Roosevelt Park along the border of Chinatown & Lower East Side.  The collaborative series will make its debut this Wednesday, April 28th.

Shepard Fairey is all over New York City this weekend, making his way from downtown to uptown and leaving his artistic trails in the mean time. After completing the mural on Houston Street, Fairey headed to Bronx and this time, he enlisted the help graffiti artist COPE2 to help out with a portion of the mural. Just like the mural on Houston Street, Shepard Fairey covered a large slate of wall space with cutouts and COPE2 layered his signature tag over the stagger of prints.

True style might come from creative mixing and layering, but true luxury comes from matching, and Lanvin in this case, distinguishes itself from other labels venturing into the luxury sneaker market by releasing a pack of matching sneakers and accessories. Of course, by just making several items in the same colorway and print does not luxury make– Lanvin has crafted a few of its Spring/Summer 2010 hi-top sneakers from necktie material, with an elegant, formal, yet energetic print to match. Matching the sneakers (which we had previously covered) are accessories such as belts, wallets, pouches and sporty dandy drawstring bags in the same material and print. The packs spotlighted come in two colorways, a bright navy and red zigzag print and a more muted painterly earth tone plaid. These are currently available for purchase at Lanvin. via: Openers