Crooks & Castles recently opened up their first flagship store last week. Named after the stores address, the store will house exclusive 8021 Collection pieces. This weekend will see the release of Tera Squad, Gorgon 1, The Ruling Elite, High Society and Celtic C’s t-shirts on December 22nd.
Crooks & Castles recently opened up their first flagship store last week. Named after the stores address, the store will house exclusive 8021 Collection pieces. This weekend will see the release of Tera Squad, Gorgon 1, The Ruling Elite, High Society and Celtic C’s t-shirts on December 22nd.
The Air Jordan I as part of the new Levi’s x Jordan Brand 23 | 501 Collection has been revealed. The sneaker which is at the crossroads of a monumental collaboration between two of America’s popular brands. The upper is comprised of printed denim with classic Jordan print with smooth red leather all-around.
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The Visvim 2007 Christmas Pack is set to release shortly. The whole collection includes models such as the FBT, Kiefer Hi, Decoy Duck and Gridwood boots. No gripes about the black colorways which is a far cry from some recent Visvim releases.
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Art director So-Me of Ed Banger Records collaborated with +41 to produce Justice which will debut at a series of concerts in Switzerland including Club Q (Zürich) on December 20th and D! club (Lausanne) on December 21st. A +41 video projection can be seen on both nights. The tee is for sale now through +41.
When the Nike Dunk first released in 2008, the impact it had on the sporting world and culture itself were unprecedented. When NCAA teams such as St. John’s, NC State, Michigan, Kentucky, UNLV, Syracuse, Arizona and Iowa first laced up their Dunks, a sense of authenticity and school pride among athletic performance were pinnacles. Soon after, skaters would adopt the Dunk for its good performance. The ability to transcend different cultures from the anti-establishment to team sports, was a testament to the Dunk’s wide appeal.
23 years after its inception, it’s undeniable the myriad of colors the Dunk has experienced. To keep things simple, Nike brought back a series of classic and original colors based inspiration from a Be True To Your School poster. They re-mastered the eight original Dunk colorways and incorporated a vintage treatment such as broken-in leather, ollie scars, weathered foam and stained laces. Other products will also be releasing as part of the collegiate theme with colorways from different NCAA entities. Available starting January.
For the past 15 years, 686 has provided progressive technical apparel and outerwear showcasing Los Angeles and mountain-based history. The latest collection celebrates their 15 year history with outerwear highlights including the ACC Article Jacket with a tweed weave aesthetic and the After-Ride Leather Hybrid Down Jacket. The Crystal Collection also includes the Yukon flannel knit with moisture wicking properties and the patented 14K gold Toolbelt that features fully waterproof leather along with functional tools. Check out
686 to find a dealer near you.
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Japanese brand Tyo Empire got their start in 1998 in what was then an up and coming store Bounty Hunter. Behind the guidance of its musically talented creative director, Takayoshi Shirakawa, Tyo Empire has sustained over the years thanks in large part to its casual and diverse styles. This brand concept enables buyers to wear their apparel in a variety of different settings. The following stockists in the US include Fatlace (San Francisco), Boundless (Brooklyn), Vinnies Styles (Brooklyn) and Winners Circle (Seattle).
I remember a few years ago, NikeTalk was a haven for some unreal sketches of visionary shoe designers. The names have eluded me now, but some guy I remember scored a gig with FILA as well. Nike has initiated the Future Sole Design Competition for budding high school students to submit their designs in hopes of becoming a new footwear designer for Nike. The contest begins January 1st, 2008 and wraps up May 15th, 2008. A full list of information and rules can be seen here.
For the people behind 10.Deep, their sub-line DVSN represents a new creative medium to express certain thoughts and expressions which may not necessarily fit in with the traditional 10.Deep line. Their main inspirations are drawn from past visions of the future including Space, Sun-Ra, Sci-fi and vintage porn. Much of the collection is subdued and rather easy on the eyes with an onus on quality. Available now at Haven.
The 2008 follow-up to New Balance’s new Super Team 33 concept will debut in January with the release of the Luggage Series. The three pack of shoes is based around the 998 model and will be themed around iconic styles and designs of luggage. Among the inspirations are luxurious Italian bags (crocodile), Victorinox and Swiss Army bags (black) and finally traditional travel trunks (red/purple). Available at select Super Team 33 dealers starting January 20th.
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One of the more uncommon Puma running offerings, the XR Runner will release early next year in January. This particular XR Runner model under the pretense of a Jurassictheme features a texturized reptile-esque upper in either blue or red.
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