Subtext was the location for the recent opening of the KICKS art show thrown in conjunction with DC Shoes. The exhibition involved 19 artists each creating their own interpretation on the DC Gatsby sneaker. The shoes were part of a larger effort to raise funds for the Southern California Wild Fire Relief Fund. The list of influential artists included Ronald Kurniawan, Aaron Martin (Angry Woebots), Ekundayo, Miles Donovan, Julie West, KMNDZ, Sita Lawton, Aaron Thomas, DIRE, Josh Kenyon, Colby, Nichols, Jasper Wong, Marco Zamora, James Jirat Patradoon, Josh Taylor, Sandra Equihua, Cole Gerst (Option-G), & David Foldvari.
The shoes are available for sale can be seen over at Subtext. The shoes will continue to be on sale until February 17th
Four generations and over a century of quality craftsmanship define English Goodyear Welted footwear brand Alfred Sargent. Recognizing this quality in production and classic styling, Japanese denim makers Evisu designed their own Brogue Oxford. These will be available exclusively at Selfridges and Evisu’s flagship store on Saville Row in London.
Nike is set to release a “Be True City Collection” to commemorate the Nike Dunk. Seven cities will see a paltry 86 pairs of their city specific colorway released. Nike seem to have actually chosen some quality rich leathers. Aside from the black upper and gum sole, the colorways are only distinguishable by their tags and laces. No word yet on availability.
Source: Antenna Magazine
Hong Kong brand SiLLY THING is in the midst of a revamping, with news that the brand will undertake a new direction for their upcoming releases. Among the first hints at a direction change, as simple as it may be is the installation of a new sign for the brand and the font chosen. Stay tuned for big things out of SiLLY THING upcoming.
Source: TK
Although graphics and winter sports have largely been reserved for snowboard culture, mountain company Rossignol has applied the popular past time of integrating art and functionality with their latest Seven Artistic Sins Collection (SAS). Enlisting the help from an all-star cast of artists, veterans such as skater Andy Howell, Steve Caballero (Vans Cab), Caia Koopman, Mr. Jago, Andrew Pommier, Will Barras and Squindo are all in participation for the SAS collection. Between the artists, countless skate decks, snowboards, surf boards and album covers have come under their influence. Keeping in line with the theme of sins, each of the artist created designs based on pride, envy, lust, anger, greed, sloth and gluttony.
The skis will debut at the SIA Tradeshow which starts up today and runs until February 1st with a special running going up on Evogear.
