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Black suede, royal blue snakeskin overlays, and metallic gold Three Stripes give one of adidas’ most reliable classics its boldest material story yet.
The dark iteration blends deep fir green python textures with soft pearl suede accents.
The underground crooner’s video from the new album “Fu Lai Cai Lai 5 Seas Legends” is accompanied by visuals from your favorite musician’s favorite video artist, Tommy Malekoff.
Taking its audience to Colorado’s ski destination with a collection that blends 1950s outdoor style with technical innovations like performance denim.
The first even documentary movie about sneakers, Just For Kicks., will release a 90 minutes DVD soon on May 30th, 2006. Stay tune for more details.
Yesterday, Nike and Sole Collector hosted an event at Saint Alfred where people got a glimpse at the Nike ZKr All Star Chicago edition. It was a great night indeed with the 2 of 2 Kobe varsity jacket being raffled away and with our friend, Lupe Fiasco showing up. Check out more pictures by Nikki Hoffman. Via Slam x Hype.
Dave White has just sent me some pictures of his latest artwork. It will be paintings of the Spiderman and Hulk Bape Sta. The prints are limited to 50 copies each, 50 of the shoes and 50 of the head details. Contact the Dave’s studio at info@davewhite.me.uk for more details.
Vans has a huge feature in the latest issue of Friday Magazine. In this feature, you’ll be able to take a look at some samples which will be coming out this year including Van’s collaboration with Marc Jacobs. Head over to Kix Files for more pictures!
Being Hunted has more information on what each of the patches on the Stussy MA-1 jacket mean. They also have more pictures as well. Check it out at Being Hunted.
Since the involvement in the 35th Anniversary project in 2005, once again the partnership between Crooked Tongues and Adidas happens again in 2006.
Crooked Tongues is one of the Official partners of the Adicolor project.
The Press Conference took place in the adicolor studio- a newly converted creative space for local artists in Berlin. On the show it has shown a few samples already, of course the Crooked Tongues first ever collaboration shoes with Adidas.
Expect more info to come in the next few weeks.
Info and images from Crooked Tongues news.
The European release of the Tier-0 version of the 3 Decades of Air was available for sale since yesterday. I stress the word was, because I really doubt it’s still available for retail.
Only two stores on the continent were honored to carry this release: Foot Patrol in London and Opium Store in Paris.
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Nike X Foot Patrol’s Polka Dots Air Max 90 is now available at Foot Patrol web store. Click here to get the shoes or the tee that is limited to 50 pieces.
Last night was the grand opening for the one-of-a-kind sneaker boutique in Dallas; Passport Exhibit Gallery. This store is just what Dallas needs, a place where everyone can come and “Get Laced”!
The adidas Adicolor project was offically launched in Berlin recently. From the pictures on lace sneakers magazine, there are collaborations with Betty Bo, DQM, Kermit the Frog and a bunch of others that are unknown to me (but if you do know, please let us know). There’s also one that comes along with a painter’s kit and one that you can even switch the tongue. Check out more pictures at lace sneakers magazine.
Jeff Staple sends word of a Black/Maize NYC Zoom Kobe dropping at The Reed Space on Monday. There will only be 8 pairs available, read the flyer below to find out how to get yours.
The Upset, alife’s offical webstore, has been launched! The Upset will carry products including tees, sweatshirts, hats, shoes and other accessories. There’s a wide selection of items available but be quick because some of the hot items such as the items from the Wu Tang collaboration are already sold out. Info via 7inch.
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