Award-winning Certified Gold artist Lupe Fiasco joins close homie Dr. Romanelli as part of next year’s PRODUCT (RED) project with Converse. The PRODUCT (RED) initiative is to build awareness and raise money for humanitarian efforts. An understated bit of flash is seen via an all-black patent leather Chuck Taylor. Gone is the usual rubber toecap [...]
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mastermind JAPAN x Levi’s Fenom
October 11, 2008 – 2:55 pm
For followers of Levi’s Fenom this week has been marked by a series of big releases culminating in this collaborative drop done with wallet-hurting Japanese brand mastermind JAPAN. The denim itself follows the usual Fenom cues such as the zip pocket and d-ring for keychains while taking on some of MMJ’s popular themes such as [...]
Etnies Plus Garvey
October 10, 2008 – 2:36 pm
Embodying the aesthetics of a full-out vintage hiking boot with a sneaker midsole, the Etnies Plus Garvey offers an interesting contrast and take on the theme of hybrids. It’s no secret the strong mountain-related themes which have proliferated themselves as of late, but the Garvey is an approach unlike many who look to focus solely [...]
adidas Originals Craftsmanship Sneaker Pack - adidas Forum
October 10, 2008 – 8:03 am
In our very last look at the adidas Originals Craftsmanship pack, the hardwood classic Forum takes center stage. With the premise of the Craftsmanship pack to feature both classic and contemporary updates from within adidas Originals’ expansive collection, we see the original Forum colorway alongside a down-jacket inspired “New” version. The details are numerous on [...]
Converse Addict Collection
October 10, 2008 – 7:51 am
Known largely for its versatility, cross-cultural relevance and above all else cheap and disposable nature, the Converse Addict collection is a bit of a paradox from the 100 year old brand. As the year has seen a steady stream of releases, this month will mark the debut of the high-end Addict collection which looks to [...]
uniform experiment Cashmere Crewneck Knit
October 10, 2008 – 7:36 am
uniform experiment’s latest release includes this upcoming exclusive Cashmere Crewneck Knit. The brand has focused heavily on a diverse range of highlight colors for their fall/winter collection however the colors have appeared largely alone rather then together in unison. The knitted piece is available in ten different colors and left unbranded except for a fragment [...]
Clarks Originals Wallabee “Akasha”
October 10, 2008 – 7:03 am
Clarks’ Wallabee has become a solid piece to the casual wear puzzle for many with its iconic styles and world-wide adoration. But for the 2008 fall/winter collection, Clarks Originals’ decided to re-interpret the Wallabee to reflect the model’s cross-cultural fanbase in Tokyo and New York City and the growing times. The end result is Clarks’ [...]
FUCT SSDD 2008 Fall/Winter Collection Kowalski Jacket
October 10, 2008 – 6:33 am
FUCT unveils another piece from its Japan-exclusive as they look to the 1971 silver-screen production Vanishing Point for the inspiration behind their Kowalski jacket. In continuation of their American workwear theme, the jacket features a 100% nylon windproof shell with detailings such as branded snap buttons interior zips and numerous woven patch details. The jacket [...]
adidas Originals 2008 Fall/Winter Collection
October 10, 2008 – 5:55 am
adidas Originals releases a new series of Oddity-esque footwear with interesting color patterns alongside the Samba Super and ZX800. The always iconic Superstar 1 features contrasting blue and yellow colors isolated to the medial (yellow) and lateral sides (blue). The re-emerging Metro Attitude Hi utilizes the same yellow and blue seen on the Superstar with [...]
Cause Suede Low
October 10, 2008 – 5:22 am
The comparisons to the iconic Jack Purcell from Converse is unmistakable, yet Cause’s choice of materials is the defining point of their Suede Low. Aside from select releases with John Varvatos, the Jack Purcell silhouette has largely been restricted to canvas and leather. Cause’s further highlights include their own CAUSE name within the rubber window [...]
