Last month, Alife brought together artist Bun B and a few of his friends to rip it up in the courtyard of Alife. His friends just so happened to be the likes of Fab 5 Freddy (as host), Talib Kweli, DJ Kay Slay, Grafh, Papoose and DJ Neil Nice. This purple studded event will be featured as a full length video. But for now, a 2 minute preview is available at Alife’s website. All members of the mailing list will be able to download the video in it’s entirety when it releases.
Last month, Alife brought together artist Bun B and a few of his friends to rip it up in the courtyard of Alife. His friends just so happened to be the likes of Fab 5 Freddy (as host), Talib Kweli, DJ Kay Slay, Grafh, Papoose and DJ Neil Nice. This purple studded event will be featured as a full length video. But for now, a 2 minute preview is available at Alife’s website. All members of the mailing list will be able to download the video in it’s entirety when it releases.
Check out these Mark Gonzales’ Superstar Skates that will drop with a new batch of adidas skateboard models. The light pink/white/red color-up is complimented by a gum sole, and present throughout the shoe are cues (a thicker tongue and heel) for increased skate comfort. The shoes will be available at all adidas skate accounts on July 1st.
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Gun-inspired label Rogue Status has teamed up with the people at Leilow to produce this t-shirt for summer. The shirt is inspired by the 1988 track “Straight Outta’ Compton” which appeared on the double platinum N.W.A. album of the same name. This album to many was considered one of the all-time greatest rap albums ever. The front print features the lyric “Leilow Creep Awhile…” which leads to the back and finishes it off with “When I See A Punk Pass I Smile”. The shirt is available in purple, black or green and has already debuted at Leilow. Other Rogue Status accounts will see delivery in the near future.
Image: Jules Gayton
Silly Thing and Transquad has teamed up once again to produce some upcoming graphic t-shirts. The t-shirts feature a personified tire as well as a vulture. Also slated to release in the feature are some striped button-ups from this Hong Kong based collective of artists.
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On June 29th in Singapore, a special Friends & Family version of last year’s Asian Exclusive Nike Dunk Low SBTG will release. Among the things different with this upcoming release are the inclusion of new laces, a special lacelock unlike the other ones previously available from SBTG, and a specially painted slide box for the occasion. If you weren’t able to get your hands on them last year here’s another chance for those outside of Asia, but prepared to acquire the same way as those in Asia via the dreaded line up. Check the list of retailers after the jump.
At the end of the month, Hong Kong based Subcrew will release a limited run of thong sandals for men and women. The sandals feature the Subcrew logo on the footbed. Both the men and women styles will be produced in a limited quantity of 100 pieces each.
The latest shoes to be revealed in Active’s Drop Sneakers Not Bombs campaign are the eS Accel TT and eS Arcane. Both of these shoes will be available for the first time ever through Active and DSNB. The Accel TT is a slimmer, lighter version of the classic eS model, whereas the Arcane is a new model based on an older eS mid with updated technology. The Arcane will see widespread release come Spring 2008. The top “tear away” material on both shoes is based on the traditional Middle East Keffiyeh pattern and symbolizes the Anti War view of DSNB. The Keffiyeh material on the shoe actually tears away as one skates the shoe to reveal a sneaker/bomb print that lays underneath.
Active’s Drop Sneakers Not Bombs shoe project drops July 7, 2007 with $3 from every pair sold being donated to Invisible Children.
Cassette’s latest Summer 2007 Collection have started to make its way around the world. Some of the summer 2007 Homme collection has been made available in their online shop including their Tour de France inspired tee to mark the start of the race next month.
Although some may not immediately create the strongest association between pumpkins and America, when the Fall months roll around there is no doubt it is a mainstay in America culture as we see carved pumpkins litter the streets and make their way to the table at the end of a turkey dinner in the form of a pie. This part of the adidas Flavors of the World Tour definitely yields some of the boldest sneakers.
The first up to bat is the aptly chosen, Americana. The Americana features a dark leather upper with an interesting texturized front toe bumper that is meant to resemble the ridges of a pumpkin. The back heel features pumpkin embroidery, while the collar is clad in orange, black and yellow plaid. Tri-colored laces in the aforementioned plaid color scheme and a ghoulish jack o’ lantern inspired lace lock round off the package.
Next up is the Rod Laver Vintage model. No doubt the plaid effect dominates he entire shoe, but little details should not go undetected such as the carefully placed jack o’ lantern emblem on the back midsole and the brightly colored orange squiggly lined sole.
Look for these to release in October to coincide with Halloween.
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Here are pictures of an upcoming MF Doom x Nike Dunk High SB slated to be released in the future. The sneakers which are designed by Frenel feature a gray and black upper. The front toe box is comprised of ostrich leather and the shoe is highlighted throughout with 3M accents. The shoe also features lace locks, a clear sole, Doom embroidery on the lace flap and Doom artwork on the insole. Stay tuned for more details
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RockersNYC are proud to present their Summer 2007 Collabo Sessions. First up are the Protest & Survive Medallions by RockersNYC and custom jewelry maker CSF. These are handcrafted dove pendants set with a 1/2 inch disk of onyx stone, and hung on a 27 inch rope chain. The Protest & Survive Medallions come in your choice of either solid 14 kt gold or solid oxidized sterling silver. These pieces are now available exclusively at the RockersNYC Webstore. Stay tuned, as the Summer 2007 Collabo Sessions have only just begun.
　
