Although New Balance’s history has spanned over a century of innovative and quality products, their diverse releases have spanned court shoes, basketball shoes, running shoes and more obscure miscellaneous items such as slippers. Their MR820 is more of a lifestyle approach to the cross trainer. Available in two different colors, each ensures comfort with New Balance’s proprietary technologies.
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If you’ve ever ventured into Hong Kong for more then a few days, Octopus Cards are pretty much standard fare. The rechargeable cards allow you to pay for anything from mass transportation to groceries and corner store products all via touchless radio waves. TK of SiLLY THING was on hand to design a special Octopus card in association with Radio 903’s Skyhigh Charity program. A whole list of collaborators can be seen here. The cards will go on sale this Saturday.
According to DNR, the streetwear label that been around since the beginning will be opening several new stores in North America coming this year. Stussy has just recently opened their new Hawaii stores in Honolulu and will be opening stores in Washington DC, Las Vegas and Toronto. The Washington DC store will be a partnership with Commonwealth owner, Omar Quiambao. The Las Vegas store will be part owned by no other than Eddie Cruz, one of the founders of Undefeated. Lastly the Toronto flagship store will be done with Matt George who is responsible for Goodfoot. You can read the full article here.
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The footwear brand Clae enjoyed a great year last year. Everyone seemingly was talking about the footwear brand and how it came in at the right time providing folks an alternative to the crazy colorways other footwear brands were making. The latest from the Clae camp are these low cut Whitmans which give off a hi-end vibe without the hi-end prices ($90 USD).
Indonesian artist and designer Darbotz was among the artists selected to participate in an exhibition between Medicom Toy & Nike Windrunner. Special personalities were given a blank 400% Bearbrick as a canvas to work their creative skills. This is Darbotz’s particular creation and features some of the artist’s personal touches reminiscent of his trademark work.
