It looks like New Balance will be collaborating with stores/labels as we have just previously seen the GIMME5 x New Balance 576. Now, here is a picture of the 576 created by London’s premier sneaker boutique Foot Patrol and New Balance. This New Balance 576 comes in a brownish tan colorway and features an interchangeable side logos. Because the “N” New Balance logo is velco, you can easily rip off the “N” and change it with another colored “N”. It looks like the Foot Patrol version comes with an interchangeable velco Foot Patrol mask. There is no word on the release date as of now.
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Here are sample pictures of an upcoming Nike Blazer SB under the nickname “Shogo”. The details are presently unknown but it appears to be designed by one of professional skater Christian Hosoi’s friend. “Lordless Warrior” is written on the back heel tab and a Japanese character which stands for Ronin is seen on the heel. Ronins were ex-Japanese samurais that had either lost their lords or felt out of favor.
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Info: Slam x Hype
Starting June 28th, Project to Surface will take place that will open many creative outlets for some of the worlds most interesting artists and designers. The artists featured include David Diao, Kaws, Leah Raintree, Kenji Hirata and Matzu-MTP who together will work with up and coming architectural designer Ben Krone. Together with the help of some of the world’s most sophisticated graphical technology these artists will make their creative visions an architectural reality. At the same time this project will outline not only limits but also the dangers of joining these two forces together. The project will run for two months.
For more info, check out Project to Surface.
Image: Project to Surface
Info: Complex
The Japanese division of Levi’s, Tab Device recently released new Fenom by Fragment Design products which include the Fenom Sapphire Disco Black Rigid Denim in the 505 and the 207 cuts. Both of these raw denim jeans feature the trademark rhinestones along both the seam of the jeans as well as the zip pocket.
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Japanese brand Vendor recently released some new items at the Honeyee Store which include items such as the Kanoko Polo available in white, navy, wine and taupe. From their accessories line are two belts collaborated upon with seasoned Italian belt maker, Roberto Balleri who began his company in 1973. Rounding out the releases is the “One to Seven” mesh trucker cap also available in a wide variety of colors such as black, navy, beige, royal and brown.
