About a month ago, we showed you an early sample of the Alpha Jordan I. Here’s a look at what is apparently the final release with a full picture (original sample did not have this) of Jordan in his college days with UNC visible on the side. These shoes in itself have some very nice features including the clear swoosh and the translucent blue sole. A rumored Alpha/Omega pack that was to include an Omega XX2 has been disproved. The US release date is set for early June, and will be a GR release sold by itself.
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About a month ago, we showed you an early sample of the Alpha Jordan I. Here’s a look at what is apparently the final release with a full picture (original sample did not have this) of Jordan in his college days with UNC visible on the side. These shoes in itself have some very nice features including the clear swoosh and the translucent blue sole. A rumored Alpha/Omega pack that was to include an Omega XX2 has been disproved. The US release date is set for early June, and will be a GR release sold by itself.
Inquiring Mind did an interview with jack-of-all-trades, Jeff Staple. The interview takes an in-depth look at all that encapsulates Staple Design, focusing on Jeff’s hand in his boutique, clothing line and future endeavors. Staple also sheds light on the rise of the internet street culture, his favorite brands, and his artist selection for the gallery. The interview is also in video for those who don’t like reading. Check out the interview at Inquiring Mind.
We’ve seen a few teasers of the Vans “3 Feet High” Program over the past couple of months, but now it’s time to get a proper introduction. It is a brand new Vans division, with distribution in only 3 boutiques nationwide, which happen to be the 3 brands involved in the program: KICKS/HI, HUF (SF), and DQM (NYC). Each shop will do their own take on classic Vans silhouettes. The first edition of monumental release will occur this Saturday March 17 with the Vans Chukka Boot.
The Vans “3 Feet High: DQM” Chukka consists of a gingham patterned body, 3 lace options, an ingenius play on the famous “off the wall” Vans logo with “off the bone”, gumsole, and leather inner lining. The Vans “3 Feet High: HUF” Chukka features a tongue-in-cheek play on the snakeskin theme with one lace option stating “Even snakes are afraid of snakes.” Features also include a black leather snakeskin body, a lime green lace option, imprinted HUF lettering on the heel, and all white midsole/sole makes for an all around heater. The Vans “3 Feet High: KICKS/HI” Chukka is definitely the most colorful shoe of the bunch with lime green, grass green and shop orange. It also utilizes the most materials with a perforated leather toe, suede side panels, faux croc heel, and leather lining.
If you make it out the release this Saturday March 17, a “3 Feet High” tee will be available in either white or black with the “3” front and center filled with the logos of KICKS/HI, HUF, and DQM. Images after the jump!
Image: KICKS/HI
We’ve already shown you a preview of the Ace of Spades Spring/Summer collection by Neighborhood from Cool Trans Magazine. But here we have some more images from the “Ace of Spades” range from the Neighborhood Mag vol.4. Some of the items in this preview include a new polka-dot jacket, a black blazer, a few short sleeve shirts, khaki shorts, denim shorts, a few long sleeves, and some denim pants. For the Ace of Spades collection, Neighborhood is mixing their signature dark colors with some of the light colors from the Spring and Summer weather. See the images at Big Mag.
Image: Neighborhood Mag vol.4
Visvim takes on their own version of the slip-on shoe with their Zahra 2-Tone model. Just in time for Spring and Summer, these sneakers sport the perfect colorways for the season. They are available in Black/White, Yellow/White, Navy/White, and Olive/White. And unlike other slip-on shoes, these contains a rigid design on the front part of the midsole, making sure it lasts long with every stride.
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Reebok has confirmed that they will put out a ST. Patrick’s day pack, consisting of a Reebok Classic and an NPC Platinum. The sneakers which are done-up in St. Patty’s day colors will hit Foot Locker and other urban elite retailers around the nation starting tomorrow and will retail for $70.
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Eproze just received their latest shipment of MackDaddy items. For their new releases MackDaddy has included their new 3 Years Type Denim Pants, an MDY Ring, their Festival of Unity Tee for Spring/Summer, a new striped Rib Pocket Hoodie, Trademark Keystrap, and a MackDaddy B.B. Cap. The Rib Pocket Hoodie would be my favorite out of the bunch. As always, MackDaddy stays pure to their always classic hip-hop style.
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Here’s a close look at Reebok’s Graphlite Pump release for the month of October. Although October is months away, Reebok is coming out with something a little different from one of their lesser known models. As you can see, this Graphlite model features a black/white/neon green/pink colorway with mesh material, and the ever popular pump feature on the tongue. There’s also a bit of checkered designs on the kicks to give it that retro look. Looks like October will be a fun month for Reebok with these kicks.
Image: Crooked Tongues
Quiksilver takes advertising to a new level with their recent billboards in Copenhagen. One of their new ad spaces allow skaters to go on a Quiksilver mini ramp attached to a bus stop. And if that’s not enough, there’s also a Quiksilver billboard that has a rail attached to it for those who have the sudden itch to grind. For surfers, there is a bus stop with a surfboard bench with the whole stop containing a whole wave image. These are pretty creative and innovative ad ideas, wish there would be some of these in the US soon.
Info: Style Department via Fubiz
House33 continues to impress with their latest releases. And on top of the “wow” list, is a new varsity jacket containing a grey monogram print of the House33 logo on its sleeve. The logo is also placed on the front chest, with a very impressive all-over print purple/pink lining. And if that’s not enough, House33 also has some new tees and a new black Pointer Brand jacket that also contains the grey monogram print on its pocket and lining.
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These upcoming Fall 2007 Balenciaga shoes recently caused quite a bit of a stir when they were debuted and with good reason. However the model rocking the slacks and wool socks really didn’t give this shoe a chance. Regardless, it is safe to say this shoe can definitely be considered cutting edge!
Image: Cool Hunter & I Want I Got
