Tag Archives: Olympics
Posted by: Eugene Kan / August 23, 2008 / Also tagged as: Nike, Nike Air Force 1, Olympics, Sneakers / Comments: 31
With the 2008 Beijing Olympics coming to a close this weekend, Nike is closing things out with a commemerative pair of Air Force 1s. Fashioned in bright metallic gold, the upper of the sneaker...
Posted by: Eugene Kan / August 9, 2008 / Also tagged as: Art, Olympics, Photography / Comments: 12
Gizmodo has posted some images from yesterday's Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Beijing. A culmination of many years of hard work and society altering processes, the opening ceremony...
Posted by: Jefford Lam / July 30, 2008 / Also tagged as: Gorillaz, Olympics / Comments: 5
The mastermind duo, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, behind the virtual group Gorillaz have created a short animated promo for the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics. The animated sequence...
Posted by: Staff / April 8, 2008 / Also tagged as: Nike, Olympics, Sneakers / Comments: 2
In a bold move, Nike has taken the initiative to create a series of sport specific performance footwear models for all types of events and sports. While in the past, footwear for select sports including equestrian, archery and sailing were without the backing of large and established sporting brands, Nike has overlooked few sports in this Olympic collection. Their collection slated for the 2008 Olympics extends from the aforementioned events to also include weightlifting, taekwondo, BMX, badminton, fencing and running events. Look for these on the feet of the world's stars this summer.
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