Originally the weapon of choice for American tennis star Michael Chang in the early 1990s, the Reebok Court Victory Pump is set to be released in a new updated Glow in the Dark colorway. When fully exposed to light, the sneaker is dominated by a white upper. However, once the lights go out, a futuristic abstract design occupies the white space. Available at atmos on October 19th.
Portfolio magazine recently did an extensive feature outlining the rise to prominence of A Bathing Ape. Going into detail about the solid foundation and business plan created by Bape’s creator, Nigo, the article also covers the complexity regarding Bape’s popularity. Although Bape has achieved super stardom in Japan in the past, it has now reached a point where in some realms Bape has become the laughing stock of the fashion community. This oblivion is offset by Bape’s foreign popularity where Bape is still a relatively new concept and popular amongst celebrities. If you have a chance, check out the article and look for this little nugget of gold from none other then Hiroshi Fujiwara; “I just wonder how he feels when he sees ugly people wearing his clothes. If you go to the countryside in America and people are wearing Bathing Ape, that’s not very cool.”
The latest venture between Asian brands Devilock and CLOT involve a teaming up with the quintessential denim brand Levi’s to create a special hippy and rock&roll inspired 501 denim. The classic straight leg cut includes extensive distressing and patches. 200 pairs for men and 50 pairs for women will release on Friday, November 16th.
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Rising from relative obscurity, the retro of the Asics Gel Lyte III has exploded in recent memory with the last few releases. The likes of Patta, David Z. and most recently Alife have all created some memorable colorways of this Asics classic. This upcoming release includes some fresh multi-colored joints. Only 500 pairs have been allocated to Europe. Available now via Sold Out.
Despite the long and storied history of Converse which has spanned close to a century, the company whose foundation was built largely on the laurels of a few models has created some new reinterpretations of their timeless classics. Among the new releases for this season are All-Star Hi’s featuring extra large logo’s, printed fronts and the use of new materials. Another notable release is that of a screen printed Jack Purcell slip-on with a “fake lace” print. Check your local Converse dealer for availability.
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