Men.Style ran an interview with LTD Magazine founder and big time sneaker collector “Hawaii” Mike Salman regarding his obsessive habit of collecting sneakers. The 400 pair deep collection can be found almost exclusively in the confines of his 5 year old’s room. The interview is available in the video section of Men.Style.
Men.Style ran an interview with LTD Magazine founder and big time sneaker collector “Hawaii” Mike Salman regarding his obsessive habit of collecting sneakers. The 400 pair deep collection can be found almost exclusively in the confines of his 5 year old’s room. The interview is available in the video section of Men.Style.
Here’s another look into a teaser that ran last week regarding a Futura x Recon pair of sunglasses. The inside of the clear arms contain your typical Futura imagery. No word on a release date but look for more pictures to surface.
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Berlin sneaker store Solebox is revisiting their popular New Balance Purple Devil collection with Japanese brand KIKS TYO and popular swimsuit model Aki Hoshino. We assume the shot seen here will be the graphic for the tee. The release is slated for February 16th.
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The Koi Klub initiative includes a wide range of lifestyle offerings from a free magazine to sneaker collaborations with Asics and other art ventures. At the recent Bread & Butter Barcelona trade show, Koi Klub founder Yoske Nishiumi debuted an intricate and detailed transformation sculpture of a symbolic koi fish into an Asics sneaker. No word on whether this is commercially available.
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British artist SheOne has seen much of his style and work created into more consumable and tangible items with his strong partnership with clothing brand Addict. A recent collaboration with Vango adds tents to a list of previous products including hats, hoodies and t-shirts. Although most kids are stuck in front of the computer dropping money on a tent should be a good reason to venture out into the wilderness.
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On one eventful day, Ron Hunter head coach of IUPUI’s (Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis) basketball team met Emmanuel Ohonme, founder of Samaritan’s Feet. The Samaritan’s Feet initiative created by Ohonme had the bold task of putting 10 million pairs of shoes onto the feet of children in less fortunate settings within 10 years. Immediately identifying with this movement, coach Hunter coached his January 24th game vs. Oakland barefooted, just days after Martin Luther King Day. With the honoring of the 40th anniversary of King’s passing, coach Hunter set out to raise 40,000 shoes to coincide with the anniversary. The hope is that with a pair of shoes on the feet of those less fortunate, children around the world can participate in sports without the worries of infections and diseases. However, Ron Hunter’s efforts received boost to the tune of 15,000 sneakers donated on behalf of Converse. For more information on how you can help, check out the Samaritan’s Feet website.
Famed denim brand Levi Strauss, has branched out and caught onto the e-friendly trend. The company will be releasing a new side line of denim, made of 100% organic cotton. The line will include jackets, shirts and the obvious jeans.
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We’ll be back online shortly, thank you. The message of a new teaser released on Silly-Thing’s website. Silly Thing is a life style company from Hong Kong. From clothing to music, they do it all. The video releases no dates or information other than the 3-D Silly thing logo rotating against a white screen. Although it’s not much it does show progress and bring hope to those anxiously awaiting its new online debut. View the full teaser now at silly-thing.com.
N. Hoolywood has started the release of their ‘08 season which consists of their “Compile Line” that features hi-end pieces including a blazer, vest, trousers, over jacket, and accessories. Their other line which is the “Collection line” features Ttshirts, button downs and, accessories. Prices range from 5,000-55,000 Yen. Both lines are available now at Praise.
The iconic American brand Tommy Hilfiger have hooked up with the equally astute American firm Danner to create a Field Boot in signature Tommy red. The striking red and classic mountaineering boot style is finished with brown laces, white contrast stitching and an embossed Danner logo. Ironically enough these boots will probably never reach shelves stateside, but if you’ve got the resources they’re available now at Tommy Hilfiger Japan.
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Though not quite as flashy as his Louis Vuitton Blason Jewelry collection, these new Billionaire Boys Club / Ice Cream items are not to be ignored. The classic BBC logotype and astronaut are overlayed atop two colorways of frosty contrast-cuff hoodies, while a more subtle cable-knit collegiate inspired v-neck sweater rounds out the latest drop. Available now at The Ice Cream Store in Japan.
