Here are some of Nike’s newest samples for Spring 2007 and these sneakers are very interesting in terms of patterns and styles. The samples have used different materials like nubuck and patterns like the safari print and cement print. The Dunk High is one that stands out using nubuck as it’s main material in a purple and black colorway. This shoe also has a cement print midsole, which is definitely something new and unique.
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Here is one of the newest collaboration projects from Adidas called End to end, which includes a set of Superstar sneakers, a Adidas Track Suit, and t-shirts done by legendary German graffiti artists Can2 and Atom. They have been doing graffiti art since the ’80s and has used their trademark b-boy character on the back heal of the Superstar. There is also other fine details on the sole and tongue featuring their signature tags. The Track Suit and T-shirts also features their artwork, so definitely check out this wonderful graffiti art collection.
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There was recently a launch event in New York City hosted by Rap Superstar Jay-Z to take a first look at the new Cherry Coke can. The event featured five artists interpretations of the newly designed can and artist Dave White has done a painting of the new can using his signature style. The painting looks amazing with crisp details and it definitely deserves all the attention.
You can see more images at Dave White’s blog.
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For EA’s newest upcoming NBA Street Homecourt game which is set to release in stores on February 22nd, EA has teamed up with Jordan Brand to design a B’Loyal sneaker and only 100 pairs were made. The designs were done by the EA design team and 60 pairs can be won in an online contest beginning next week. The B’loyal is done a black nubuck with blue stitching and accents featuring a speckled midsole.
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One of the upcoming Nike Dunk High and Low SB set come from a interesting concept and inspiration. Here are photos of the Maneki Neko inspired Dunk set, Maneki Neko literally the Beckoning Cat is also known as the Lucky Cat, Money Cat or Welcoming Cat. It is a common Japanese sculputure made of ceramic and is believed to give good luck to it’s owner. It is put in stores, restaurants, businesses and more to help attract business, which after all means money. The high is done in a white with black, gold and orange colorway and says “feeling lucky?” on the tongue, where as the low is a cream, gold and orange colorway and says “get that money” on the tongue. No release date information at this moment, so be sure to check back for more info.
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