Those who live in Germany are in luck. New Balance is hosting an event where the winner gets a pair of their own designed NB576 if their design is chosen.
“Winner gets a flight to London, hotel stay and accomodations for 3 days in the UK, a trip to the NB factory in Flimby and the chance to design their own 576’s. To win, the winner has to pick up a copy of Lace Mag #4, live in Germany and must design and cut out a paper 576 from the mag (similar to the jpg above). Closing date of the contest is June 30, 2005. Out of all the entries two winners will be drawn.”
+ Lace Sneaker Magazine via 5th Dimension
Addicted is a “urban couture” store in Lyon, France which carries both American and French brands such as Stussy, Upper Playground, Fenchurch, Quiet life, Obey, Aem’kei, Homecore, Hixsept, Shai wear, Misolka, Paul Frank, Nike, Adidas, Gravis and more.
Fifty Fifty Skateboard Supplies in Bristol, UK has setup their online store at www.5050store.com. Check it out to find the latest clothing, decks and footwear including brands such as Nike SB, adidas, Vans.
Here is the adidas Oddity series which include the models Questar, Rising Star and ZX8000. Why all the wacky and different colors? Here’s Crooked Tongues explanation:
“When you are designing or retro-ing a model, the plans are sent out to the factory, the factory guys do their thing, and then the first design / shape prototypes come back for approval, etc. As they are pretty early versions, cost of production is kept to a minimum by allowing the factory to use whatever excess materials are laying about, and the results can be very interesting.”
+ Crooked Tongues
Kaws “Warm Regards” Letterpress Print is available at Kawsone.com. This 16 x 20 print is limited to only 200 pieces, each signed and numbered. Get yours now for $150.
+ The Brilliance
This Visvim Wolfe-Check is the 4th model featured for the Visvim Spring/Summer 2005 line. The Visvim Wolfe-Check comes in a nice suede material and a checkered pattern at the back of the shoe. This shoe comes in four different colors: light blue, purple, sand and black.
