The world’s largest touring sneaker exhibition, Sneaker Pimps is set to invade New York City later this month. The customary showcase of some of the rarest and most sought after sneakers in the world will be tied up to the trademark chain-link fences. Of course no Sneaker Pimps event is complete without live performances, both on the canvas and mic. Appearances will include Nas, EPMD, Haze, Stash, Tokidoki, Methamphibian, ARI, Lady Pink, Cope2 and IrakNY among others.
Info
Sneaker Pimps New York
Friday, October 12th, 2007
Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd St.
NYC, 10019
18+ Doors Open: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 Presale, $30 at the door.
Artist and designer KAWS recently completed some pieces for hip hop artist/producer and leader behind BBC | Ice Cream Pharrell Williams. Three Smurf inspired paintings were created utilizing a recognizable KAWS touch. A 4 foot Kaws Companion also accompanies the items used to decorate Pharrell’s Miami apartment.
Here is a look at the triple collaboration between new label Auduet, sneaker boutique Mita Sneakers and Reebok. Together they have created two colorways (gold and silver) of the Pump Omni Lite. Even thought these Pump Omni Lites are one tone, they still do stand out from the crowd with its shiny metalic snakeskin. The sneakers will be limited to 200 pairs for each colorway and will release in late December. Available now at Armth.
Info: High Snobiety
After much previews and deliberation, the Fragment x Kangol caps have started to hit retailers. Among the first stores that got them was Shanghai’s ACU who recently launched the caps over Chinese long weekend. A large color palette is included with the shades of black, blue, gray, red, and cream being represented.
In what some may consider one of the most highly sought after toys in recent memory comes an in-depth look at this special collaboration between Kaws and Star Wars. Much detail and thought was implemented in the creation of this toy as evidenced by the costume and the control panel on the chest. This was only available in person at the Original Fake store in Tokyo.
Image: Instinct Toy via guillotine
