Nike is in the process of setting up the Hufquake Pop-up store for the release of the Hufquake Dunk and Air Force 1 release in San Francisco. Using the theme that the shop is to look like a cleaners that had been hit by an earthquake, the shop will include such things as cracked walls, windows and conveyers to display some of the merchandise. On top of the Dunks and AF1’s being released, there will also be fitteds, zingers and apparel. So if you have the time check it out coz as you know, the store won’t be there forever.
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These pictures of the 2007 Nike Air Zoom Turf Retro have popped up recently online, and personally I have to say I was starting to wonder when these would be getting re-released again. Featuring what looks to be Nu buck and Premium Leather with the always popular icy soles, these kicks are sure to have old zoom turf fans fiending when they drop.
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Reason Clothing has launched an interesting new feature on their site entitled ‘Manhattan Money Makers’. Every Monday for the next five weeks, Reason will be posting interviews with the people who handle the distribution for some of the top brands run out of New York City. Their goal is to take a new approach to the classic interview format by providing readers with valuable insight into how a seller, in a market saturated with limitedness and exclusivity, is able to; start out, maintain growth, and succeed without ‘selling out’ or ‘going broke’. Follow the News link at Reason now to check out the first installment of Manhattan Money Makers with Dennis from Mighty Healthy.
High Snobiety has a full exclusive interview with artist Jose Parla and Spoonfed. Jose recently did his “Cityscapes” exhibition in conjunction with Spoonfed at their bodega space. The interview focuses on topics like the inspiration for City Scapes and Jose’s first upcoming book. The feature also includes artwork from the exhibit itself. Read on at a High Snobiety now.
Asics recently produced these new Yamato Battleship Gunmetal Series kicks. The shoes come in three asics models: Pro Court Hi, Pro Court Low, and the Free Run. The Gunmetal Series is a special edition shoe commemorating famous Japanese War Ships. They all come in the same colorway of grey, burgundy, and white and should be out soon.
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