If you have been keeping up with news about the Adicolor release of the Adidas x Huf x Barry McGee sneaker, then you already know the controversy surrounding the kicks. Part of the Adicolor launch of the ‘Yellow’ series, the controversy that plagued these limited edition kicks was the Barry McGee artwork that included the Ray Fong character – a character that some feel is a negative stereotypical depiction of asians. In response, Adidas have pulled the remaining pairs of this model after receiving many complaings by the Asian community.
Out of respect to those offended and to demonstrate our deep commitment to inclusiveness and diversity, we have chosen to pull the remaining shoes from the marketplace.
Info: The Oregonian
Collaborating between Supreme and Vans is nothing new, but there will be one more big name joins them this time, the Public Enemy. You can see the images we posted before here and here. Paul Mittleman also posted a picture up on his blog and saying that they will be in the battle of the best shoes of the year. Sounds like the shoes will be coming up really soon.
Image: Paul Mittleman
I know a lot of you are waiting for the CLOT and Nike collaborated Air Max 1 NL (Nicknamed ‘Kiss of Death’) to come out. We $old Out just announced that they will have limited quantities available on June 17th. So get your computer ready on that day, or you will see some jerks selling on eBay for an unbelievable price.
Info: We $old Out
Here is a new picture of the Nike Air Jordan IV Fire Red samples. This red hot sizzling sneaker has Spike Lee’s famous face on the back of the shoe. However, you will have to wait a couple more months because they won’t be coming out until perhaps the late summer season.
Image: Juebankongjian @ Kickfiend
Nike, W+K, Juxtapoz, UNKL brand and Compound brings you Maschinen Krieger – The Art of Kow Yokoyama. This exhibition will take place at Compound Gallery between May 4th – 29th. The opening reception is on May 4th at 7:30 PM with the signing party on May 5th at 8:00 PM.
For over 2 decades Kow Yokoyama has been creating the universe of Maschinen Krieger. With a cultish following of model builders and sci-fi enthusiasts Mr. Yokoyama’s work has in recent years emerged into the mainstream and with companies like KUBRICK collaborating with Yokoyama his popularity has been ratified. This will be his first visit to the United States. The show will consist of original drawings and digital paintings as well as an exhibition of models lent to Compound Gallery by devoted collectors and model builders.
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