It’s been said time and time again, don’t mess with what most people feel is a good thing. Without a clear reason why Nike has chosen to mesh the Air Jordan series with that of its best selling shoe the Air Force, many people were left scratching their head. With the alleged termination of the Jordan signature post 2008 and a halt on the number of retro releases this may be the next best thing? Regardless, these Playoff colorway joints are probably among the more respected of the lot thus far. Haters of the AF1 mid’s probably will pass due to the obvious anatomical similarities.
Image: Air Randy
Orisue’s latest Holiday 2007 delivery includes several strong pieces such as the Taki Selvedge denim. The denim features Cone Mills 30 inch indigo stripe selvedge and was assembled and manufactured in the USA on 1960’s Union Special sewing machines. Other key items included in the latest drop are the Tiger hoody, X Quilted Hoody, Ballistic Knit Hoody and Orisue Logo t-shirt. Available this week at Orisue dealers.
Lots of brands out there have started to become weary of their “environmental footprint”. Brands big and small have tried to win their brownie points with society ensuring they produce “eco-friendly” goods. The Levi’s Green Package is Levi’s take on a more environmentally friendly product. Some of the Green highlights include green selvedge, green arcrutes and the famous pocket tab in white/green. The white stitching on this denim jacket is most likely the first thing you notice with the aforementioned green features seen on the buttons and tab. Available now at Levi’s Store.
Dickies is often seen on your local blue collar worker and everybody’s favorite pop rocker Avril Lavigne. They have recently teamed up with Japanese retailer/brand Beams creating a pair of houndstooth patterned pants. Ironically the people that wears Dickies for its original purposes probably won’t ever set foot in a Beams let alone heard of the popular Japanese brand. Available now at Beams.
A $100 million dollars promotional campaign has led to the pairing of Seattle’s GOODS and Microsoft’s stab into the MP3 player marketplace, the Zune. The special gold argyle pattern is limited to 10 pieces, hardly necessary but still a novel concept. Available in 8 GB & 80 GB formats this Saturday at GOODS.
Image: GotZune via Gizmodo
