Dubbed as the NPC Pump, Reebok and BLENDS have come together to create a powerful hybrid that captures the silhouette of the NPC and revitalized it by incorporating Pump technology into the classic sneaker. Fine leathers and pony hair grace the shoe to ensure a simplistic, yet upscale presentation. Available in respective black and cream colorways, the sneakers will mark their debut on March 24th during a complementary launch event at the BLENDS store in Costa Mesa to celebrate the occasion.
Dubbed as the NPC Pump, Reebok and BLENDS have come together to create a powerful hybrid that captures the silhouette of the NPC and revitalized it by incorporating Pump technology into the classic sneaker. Fine leathers and pony hair grace the shoe to ensure a simplistic, yet upscale presentation. Available in respective black and cream colorways, the sneakers will mark their debut on March 24th during a complementary launch event at the BLENDS store in Costa Mesa to celebrate the occasion.
Thursday last week marked the official US Launch of Swagger in New York City. To celebrate the launch, Swagger hosted a private party event at Club Stereo NYC. With their close family and friends in attendance, Big-O and Iggy popped off Swagger with a few surprises. Included was a performance with Kanye West and a surprise Lupe Fiasco performance no one suspected. Music was also provided by Just Blaze, DJ Clark Kent, and DJ Soul. The night marked a great moment for Swagger as they are now officially in the US with bigger and better things to come.
Photos: Johnny Nunez by NubuzzPhoto
We just got a hold of a few preview images from Artful Dodger’s Spring/Summer lookbook. According to AD, their new collection is an extension of their ongoing comic book ad campaign that’s been seen in some magazines right now. So incorporate that with the whole spring season theme and you get a lot of island influenced styles of flowers and foliage. Also look out for a limited comic book release from the Artful Dodger label which will be available in select retailers this coming Spring.
This preliminary sketch of a Chocolate Easter Bunny themed Dunk High just dropped. Nobody really knows the full details regarding this sneaker, however Easter is still approximately 3 weeks ahead, plenty of time to get more info so stay tuned!
Image: KATC
San Francisco’s premier denim boutique, Self Edge’s have put together something that all those denim heads will crave. They’ve created a limited run of jeans modeled after the wildly successful Dior Homme 21 cm. Two colors will be released in limited quantities. The indigo SEXIH01 will be produced to the tune of 100 pairs while the overdyed black SEXIH01BK will have 25 pairs. Included in this package are sterling silver rivets, “half” arcuates (refers to back pocket stitching), 21 oz Zimbabwe Cotton (standard Iron Heart fare), hidden rivets, a nice thick custom leather tag, and crotch selvedge.
The length is tagged at a 35, and the SEXIH01 will have a 28-38 waist, while the SEXIH01BK will have a 28-36 waist. Cost for the indigo’s are $380 USD, while the over dyed black’s will be $395 USD.
Here’s the New Balance Super Team 33 which consist of two New Balance 1400. Both the 1400’s feature plaid material as well as stingray material at the back of the shoe. The following is information from New Balance Germany.
Born in 1906 as an arch support company in Boston, New Balance has been consistently producing ‘Made in U.S.A.’ products with the highest reputation of comfort and high technology. A team consisting of the best engineers from the ‘Made in U.S.A.’ manufacturing line, will be launching it’s second “Super Team 33” project on April 2007.
What is Super Team 33?
Out of the 6 New Balance factories in the USA, one of the best is located in Skowhegan, Maine – a district famous for its shoe manufacturing. From the engineers in the factory, a special production line was built, made up of the best 28 workers and 5 craftsmen (longest career 25 years, total career of 33 workers: 265.5 years). The collection made from these talented workers was named “Super Team 33”, because of its production line #33, and because of the total number of workers on the team. They value “high quality” and “aggressiveness”, and create the best quality shoes in New Balance.
More information and pictures after the jump.
Undefeated, Stussy, and Mad Hectic have joined forces to release a special “Triple Threat” Co-op tee. The shirts come in three styles of black, white, and dark grey. They will be available this coming Saturday, March 24th at all UNDFTD Shops in both US and Japan.
St. Patricks Day passed a few days ago but this is a shoe that seemed to slip through the cracks. A women’s Free 5.0 in Classic Green colorway that can be worn any time of the year regardless of whether or not St. Patty’s Day has passed.
Image: Alternative Sneaker
Here’s an update on the Mister Cartoon Lost Angel Release Party that took place this past weekend at the Meltdown Gallery. The celebration featured a lot of great works including photography by Estevan Oriol, Customized Low Riders, Paintings by Mister Cartoon himself, and the Lost Angel Toy release. Mister Cartoon was also at hand for signatures as many stopped by to check out great art, great culture, and also tacos from a suped up Taco Truck. There were lots of stand out pieces as well, which included the customized low rider, the “boxing” painting, airbrushed bikes, the Lost Angel painting on wood, and many more. The event was definitely one of the more unique toy releases to have ever dropped. Check out more images at Vinyl Pulse.
Roen, known for their high end collaborations with Disney are coming out with their Spring/Summer 2007 catalog. The book is actually a complete catalog of what you can expect from Roen this upcoming season. The range of products include tees, jackets, vests, denim, tanks, sweats, and more. Besides it’s association with Mickey Mouse, you can always find quality pieces from Roen.
See all the images at Secret Base.
The Recon Zip Up Money Hoodies are now back for all you who missed the first few times it came around. Now available in colors of grey, black, blue, and brown and in sizes ranging from Small to 5XL, these hoodies should now be a bit easier to come by. You just gotta be quick and hit up Recon soon. And don’t worry ladies, Recon’s got you covered with your sizes in all colors too.
Image/Info: Recon
