With a barrage of colorful Nike Court Forces both appearing recently, Nike has toned it down somewhat with the release of a pack of basic Court Force Lows. These shoes have an easy going colorway and features perforated leather on the upper as well as a gum sole. Available now at Mita.
With a barrage of colorful Nike Court Forces both appearing recently, Nike has toned it down somewhat with the release of a pack of basic Court Force Lows. These shoes have an easy going colorway and features perforated leather on the upper as well as a gum sole. Available now at Mita.
The culmination of the relationship between footballing superstar Thierry Henry (France/Barcelona FC) and American fashion label Tommy Hilfiger has yielded this series of trench coats and special decorative ball. This series was created in association with Henry’s official charity, the One 4 All Foundation which dedicates itself to projects that promote anti-racism and social equality. The trench coat in particular features a portrait of Henry by Nathaniel Goldberg within the lining. The ball features a herringbone like pattern with a printed emblem signifying Henry’s #14. Both items are available now at Colette.
The Nike Considered division has always kept in tune with the ecological impact associated with the sneaker manufacturing process. As a result, all of their models aside from being created with a functional purpose in mind also do its part from an environmental point of view. These Long Ball Slip-On’s include a certain design aesthetic which incorporates some elements of the Footscape as well as Woven qualities with baseball style upper stitching. Available now at Mita.
With 2008 marking the 100th Anniversary of footwear maker Converse, those curious of what’s in store will unfortunately have to be patient for new developments. However here’s a look at some recent releases from Converse, a brand that has transcended every facet of society and seen on the feet of so many. Two Oxford models were released, a black leather and snakeskin colorway as well as an all suede creation while the iconic Chuck Taylor High was given the multi-colored treatment as well a contrasting white toebox and tongue model. Available now at Zozotown.
In this latest collection from Japanese brand Neighborhood, they have created a collection under the theme BLK&WHT. Within each sub-collection, you will find both black and white t-shirts. Five t-shirts are available for each series. Prints can be seen on both the front and back of the t-shirts. Available now at Italian boutique SlamJam.
Growing from a simple t-shirt line with a blog, to a full blown cut and sew brand with their own store, The Hundreds have developed a worldwide fan following over the past few years. The Hundreds latest products include knit striped sweaters, cardigans and a new 59Fifty New Era Cap. The caps feature The Hundreds’ “The Porch Life” logo, which we saw previously on t-shirts and hoodies in their Fall collection, embroidered on the front of the cap. Available tomorrow morning (September 27th) at The Store at 7909 Rosewood Ave., and at choice worldwide The Hundreds accounts over the next week.
In early 2006, Generic Costume designer, Kevin Carney (who has also worked as a design consultant to such companies as Stussy, Freshjive, Burton, Jeremy Scott and Incase) and his long time friend and business man Brandon Day started working together on The Generic Man. Noting a hole in the mens footwear market, they decided to focus on creating finely crafted mens shoes. The two traveled around Europe for 6 months searching for unique materials of the highest quality and finding factories who understood their vision.
For Fall/Winter 2007, six styles are available in an assortment of colored suedes and solid, metallic, or perforated leathers. The footwear is made of the highest quality Italian leathers, suedes, canvas and soles and is manufactured in Portugal. A perfect example of understated sophistication. Available now at exclusive retailers. Thanks to Worship Worthy for the info.
Japanese label Uniqlo has just released Volume 3 of their Uniqlo Paper. Some cool articles in this issue include an editorial regarding trends and how people decipher and treat them as well as a piece on the innovation of fabric in present day textiles. If you possible, Vol. 3 can be acquired from select Uniqlo dealers however Vol. 3 is available online as well.
Jahmal Williams grew up skating all his life on the east coast and has been a professional skateboarder since the “The Golden Years” of the early 90’s. Currently residing in New York City, Jahmal started HOPPS Skateboards in April of 2007. Skating by himself in South Beach on a typical blazing hot Miami day, Jahmal reminisces about the time he got his first complete:
"The year was 1988. My big sister and I were on the way to Beacon Hill Skate Shop. We were a few blocks away from the shop, walking through the Boston Common, when I began to hear the roaring sounds of skateboard wheels and the occasional clicks and clacks of the decks smacking the ground. We walked along the path, and suddenly the kids came into view. Some of the kids were hopping up and down in one place on their boards, while others rolled toward the benches and then hopped onto edge of the bench and then hopped off while trying to keep the boards under their feet. I was in complete awe! They seemed to be in another world, separate from everyone else. And I wanted in that world. … So many years later, I found myself still in that world and still just as much in love with skateboarding as when I was fourteen years old. Naming the brand HOPPS seemed appropriate, and it reminded me of the innocence of what I experienced and felt on that day in Boston."
Inspired by his peers who represent a D.I.Y. mentality (including Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Rodney Smith, Andy Howell, Mike Vallely, Ed Templeton, Natas and Mark Gonzales) and a desire to create a quality skate brand that is a true voice of the streets, Jahmal runs HOPPS all by himself, from graphic design to pro-rider. The current collection consists of t-shirts, 5-panel caps, skate decks and wheels. Available now at select shops including Supreme (NY), DQM (NY), and Concepts (Boston).
In a double celebration, Factory Records & The Haçienda nightclub in Manchester has teamed up with the upcoming arrival of the UK’s first Y-3 flagship store. Originally incepted in 1972 and celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Haçienda was the brainchild of Factory Records. Each of Factory Records were given a special code name, with the FAC51 being the name bestowed upon The Haçienda. As a tribute to both the anniversary of The Haçienda and the grand opening of UK’s first Y-3 exclusive store, a special FAC51-Y3 model was created.
The creators behind the FAC51-Y3 each have strong ties with both Factory Records and Y-3. The original graphic designer of Factory Records, Peter Saville was also involved with Yohji Yamamoto’s advertisement campaign from 1986-1992. Ben Kelly was responsible for the decor and architecture of the now famous Manchester hotspot, while bassist Peter Hook is a member within Factory Records’ bands Joy Division / New Order.
The FAC51-Y3 model is based on the classic Y-3 Sprint. To commemorate this monumental event, extra measures were taken. An exclusive shoe box was created in the shape of The Haçienda’s dance floor. The tissue paper recreates events of the past with the use of Kevin Cummins photography chosen from The Haçienda’s biggest moments in the late 1980’s. Rounding out the goodies is inclusion of a DVD featuring original footage of the club.
250 pairs of the FAC51-Y3 were made available with a price tag of €500/£345/$680/JPY81000. Available now at select Y-3 flagship stores and dealers such as Hong Kong’s D-mop. D-mop has also set-up an exhibition which goes into detail regarding the inspirations that went into this product.
Watchmakers Nixon started off in 1997 as a small label which catered predominately to the skate and surf market. Slowly their influence has expanded and now encompasses a much broader demographic. A foray into the fashion market has yielded some interesting contemporary designs as seen here in their 2008 Spring Collection. Here’s a look at The Player, The Rotolog, The Spree and The Tribella. An interesting approach to many of the women designs, incorporating the watch face into a bracelet style band. Available starting February at Zozotown.
