Thanks to Rob Heppler from Weekly Drop, we have a look at some footage of the performances by Bun B, Kay Slay, Papoose and Talib Kweli which took place at the Alife Sessions on May 12th. You can find more videos after the jump or more coverage of the event here.
Thanks to Rob Heppler from Weekly Drop, we have a look at some footage of the performances by Bun B, Kay Slay, Papoose and Talib Kweli which took place at the Alife Sessions on May 12th. You can find more videos after the jump or more coverage of the event here.
Over at the online shop of Hong Kong’s East Touch Magazine, readers are given the chance to purchase products both new and vintage placed by employees within the company. The latest items in the shop includes new items from the X-Laugh toy collaboration. This collection includes a toy figure named X-Laugh, a matching t-shirt, and trucker cap which comes in different colors representing different releases. The white version of the toy which will be released on May 20th, 2007 for $599 HKD will be only made available for fans in Hong Kong and China. Along with the toy, the t-shirt ($599 HKD) and trucker cap ($549) will be released on the same day priced. There will be an additional figure done in all black that will be made available for people in the US and Japan. The black t-shirt and trucker cap set is available at the East Touch Magazine online store. Adding more excitement to this project comes two more collaborations which includes an orange/white version of the figure with the label Maharishi and an all blue version with the boutique Colette. All the figures and specialty products will be released in limited quantity, so be sure to act quick on these wonderful items.
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Adidas will release this Stars pack, a set of three classic sneakers (Decade Low not pictured) from the archive. The high-top model is a Metro Attitude, a basketball shoe that debuted in the 80s, and the Oregon Runner is a silhouette that was produced in 1982. The leather uppers both get modern-day face-lifts with stars present throughout both shoes. They will become available in July at adidas originals stores for $120, and $100 respectively. See more pictures after the jump.
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Staple Design is into their third delivery for the 10th Anniversary of Staple Design’s items. The upcoming line up of collaboration artists for the theme of anagram’s include Phunk Studio (Oriental/Relation), Matzu (Aides/Ideas), Kenki Hirata (Staple/Petals), Peter Sutherland (Staple/Pastel) and Stina Persson (Secured/Seducer). These tees should start rolling into stores in the near future.
Image: Jeff Staple
Packaged within June’s issue of Ollie Magazine is a special Bounty Hunter card holder. In addition, Ollie Magazine takes a look at the upcoming range from Bounty Hunter as well. The feature offers a look book (modeled by members of BxH) alongside various tees offered by the famed Japanese brand. You can find more images at Secret Base.
New Balance Japan has just released an all new CM1600 Limited Edition sneaker. The 1600 is a reissue of the 1994 New Balance flagship classic and features ABZORB cushioning in the heel alongside runner specific necessities such as TPU heel stabilizers and motion control technologies. The black and green colorway achieves a definite balance and results in a real clean colorway.
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Rogue Status has just released some teaser pictures of an upcoming collaboration with multi-purpose bag maker Incase. As you can tell by the pictures, the bag will feature a very cool depressed gun all-over print on the predominately leather construction. Incase has also had a working history with UNDFTD releasing basketball bags as well as a special bag for the release of the UNDFTD Jordan IV’s.
Here’s a look at three upcoming releases that are themed after London and China. The London model features a navy blue/royal blue upper with patterned contrast piping along various seams. This is coupled with a translucent midsole which enables the viewing of the air unit. The other two models featured are the China edition Supremes. The Mids feature a grey upper with a woven swoosh. Much like the London model, these also feature a visible air unit. Lastly is another China themed Premium Air Force 1. A hemp upper is combined with a tan and red to produce a clean and simple colorway. The China AF1’s will release July 7th ($220 for Supreme’s, $125 for Premiums), while the London’s ($200) will hit store shelves August 4th.
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Originally showcased during last year’s Nike x Stussy World Tour comes the release of some upcoming Nike Hybrid Trainer Dunk Frees. These sneakers feature a true mash up that include the Dunk and the Air Trainer upper superimposed onto the sole of the Free. These two sneakers show simple colorways in white and black accented with a bit of camo. It is interesting to see how the camo is also seen on the midsole as well.
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Huf recently unveiled (via Strictly Fitteds) their latest round of New Era fitted caps. The two style of caps include a lumberjack plaid print available in the yellow, blue, and green. These lumberjack prints also included a small row of Huf ‘H’ logo’s alongside the outer rim of the cap. The other release comes in the form of the round “Subway” Huf logo. The Subway caps feature more conventional colorways and are available in a black NY Mets colorway, a black/white colorway, and a black/navy blue colorway. Check your local Huf stockists soon.
The Hundreds recently unveiled a special sneak peek at one of their upcoming Summer 2007 pieces of denim. Contrary to previous releases from The Hundreds, this upcoming pair look to be a pair of washed denim that will feature the use of patches. Stay tuned for more info regarding upcoming Summer 2007 releases from The Hundreds.
