DC Shoes, often known for the skate footwear, will be releasing some new skate inspired shoes for ‘08 including this DC Monterey SE. This Monterey SE features technical aspects such as the use of the airbag sole. The orange on black speckle midsole really brings out the colors on this shoe. Look for more goodness from DC Shoes in the upcoming months.
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DC Shoes, often known for the skate footwear, will be releasing some new skate inspired shoes for ‘08 including this DC Monterey SE. This Monterey SE features technical aspects such as the use of the airbag sole. The orange on black speckle midsole really brings out the colors on this shoe. Look for more goodness from DC Shoes in the upcoming months.
Last year was the release of the Tier 0 Nike Dunk Destroyers which included two colorways as well as matching Destroyers Varsity Jackets. Almost a year later, Nike has revived this concept with their latest release of the Nike Dunk High Destroyers. This time, Nike utilized a reddish brown colorway alongside the customary use of felt. Another jacket will release in association, the Subzero Down Jacket which bears reference to the Destroyers theme. The latest incarnation of the jacket takes a decidedly more technical approach unlike the traditional stylings of the Varsity jacket seen last year. Available now at Atmos.
Largely considered by many to be the world’s greatest Trance DJ, Tiësto is the latest artist to partake in RBK’s DJ Collection of footwear. Tiësto holds an impressive resume which includes accolades such as playing the first solo DJ concert in the world, playing at the 2004 Athens Olympics and a 3 year consecutive run as "Best DJ in the World". This sneaker will be the official footwear of choice during Tiësto’s Elements of Life Tour (which also boasts an album by the same name).
Unlike previous RBK DJ Collection releases, the Tiësto model will be individually numbered between 0001-1000. The design itself incorporates a 3M upper with various references to Tiësto and his tour. Each package will also include a special CD including tracks from the Elements of Life album. Within the Netherlands, these shoes will be sold exclusively at Subzero, Front Runner and www.Tiësto.com with a price tag of €120 Euro (approximately $176 USD).
Hall of Fame is Fairfax’s one stop shop for anything hat related. Aside from offering a gargantuan choice of hat selections from your favorite brands they are also purveyors of hot custom hats. They recently released a series of 5-Panel caps in a variety of familiar materials and patterns which include plaid and Houndstooth among other styles.
The latest batch of popular ink and marker products from Krink has just arrived at Alife stores around North America. Aside from the release of K-71 and EZ-Squeeze markers, a series of t-shirts designed by artist/photographer Craig Costello (and founder of Krink) are also releasing. These include the Stain t-shirt, K-71 t-shirt, Choices t-shirt, Mailbox t-shirt and Postal Long Sleeve t-shirt. Available now at all Alife stores.
As a parting gift at the recent grand opening of the Hennessy Devilclot Pop-Up Store, guests were given a special set of commemorative cards. The two pack of black and white cards came packaged in a special matte box bearing the logos of each of the three contributing factors, Devilock, CLOT and Hennessy.
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In a wealth of New York city brand emerges one brand by the name of Vane. Behind the work of Ravi Thanawala, Eric poon and Atif Ateeq; They have set forth a goal of creating new and interesting silhouettes which undoubtedly provide a sense of inspiration and creativity which go hand in hand with their 100% New York produced garments. Every aspect of their work is done in New York, from the fabric and trim sourcing, to the care labels and hangtags. Despite a more unorthodox approach to some of their designs, each was conceptualized with a certain goal in mind.
The 07/08 Pre-Spring Collection is highlighted by a range of tops and button-up hoodies. These include the Risky Business Button Down Hoodie, the Manolito Pullover and UndiVided Hoodie. As touched upon previously, each piece had a certain goal to achieve. The Risky Business was created to blur the lines of a casual garment and that of a more sophisticated and higher-end jacket. The Manolito turned the old-fashioned crew-neck into a more fashion forward pullover and the UndiVided was meant as a reinspiration on the hoody which yielded a better fit regardless of the situation. Other pieces include the Prophecy T-shirt which utilizes reflective 3M prints. The whole Vane aesthetic is based around seamless transition, from the easy going atmosphere of a coffee shop to the bright lights and sounds of a night out, Vane has created a garment suitable for all occasions.
Some pieces are currently available in Vane’s online shop while a further release will be available some the following New York City locations, Brooklyn Circus, Caravan, Reed Space, and Union.
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Since its inception, much of Mishka’s success was derived from their off-base designs which inevitably filled a big void in the market. While many brands share similar inspirations, the inspirations of Mishka to create their very own look and feel ultimately created a large following. Continually pushing the envelope comes their 2007 Holiday Collection. Some of the pieces here include the Whorde shirt, Alexei Raw Black Selvage denim, M.U.S.C.L.E. hoodie and Gristle windbreaker. Two New Era Fitted Caps are also part of the Holiday drop. An official list of stores stocking Mishka can be seen here. If you’re in the New York area, check out the Mishka Pop-Up Shop.
The Mishka Pop-Up Shop
218 Bedford Avenue (entrance on N. 5 th)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Open daily from noon to 8 PM.
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For the winter urban adventurist, Nike has just released an Air Force 3 WP model. In true high-top form, this simple black and blue colorway gets the point across with ease. With WP standing for Waterproof, these AF3’s should provide ample protection against any unfavorable elements that come your way. Available now at Capitol1524.
As 3sixteen begins to roll out their 2007 Holiday Collection to retailers worldwide, here’s a first preview of what to expect from their cap collection which includes three different hats. A familiar favorite in the fitted cap can be seen here as well as the addition of two similarly designed 5-panel caps. The fitted cap includes the tagline "Read to Die" in raised embroidery with understated imagery all around the cap which ensures a clean look. The 5-panels feature a an all-over abstract print in black/grey and white/black colors. A list of 3sixteen stockists can be seen here.
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Focusing heavily on cut and sew pieces, California based label Orisue have produced their most in-depth season thus far. The 2007 Holiday Collection includes 5 different styles of denim along side an impressive array of jackets, hoodies, and much more. The highlights this season include the Comrade M-65, Beat Machine Baseball Jacket, Task Force Varsity Jacket, Scholar Cardigan, Members Only L/S, and Members Only Jacket. Look for these to hit your local Orisue dealers in the next week.
