Although most will agree the current hip-hop movement has taken a turn for the worst, Legends of Rap keeps the past relevant and in check with their set of 32 trading cards. Anybody whose a somebody and shaped the world of hip-hop can be seen from Fab Freddy 5, Whodini, LL Cool J, Sugar Hill Gang, DJ Red Alert among others. Each card includes a caricature version of the artist along with important background info on the back. Available for sale
To celebrate MACKDADDY’s 10th Anniversary, the Japanese brand had a special Air Force 1 commissioned. Featuring a leather and patent white upper, further highlights include a gold swoosh and purple laces and lining. This sneaker will stay exclusively within the hands of MACKDADDY and not be for sale.
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Futura’s signature atom/helix design is emblazoned on an upcoming collaboration with one of snowboards finest brands Burton. The multi-colored graphic also features the Burton name scrawled in Futura’s famous font. No word yet on availability.
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Manchester United (and escort loving) football wonderkid Cristiano Ronaldo shares the spotlight with the Bugatti Veyron in this latest Nike ad promoting the Mercurial Vapor SL. The Veyron’s title of world’s fastest street legal vehicle is put to the test in a line to line race with Ronaldo. Check the video on Youtube.
A mainstay on your favorite classics like Clarks Wallabees, crepe soles are generally a rarity on on the sneaker variety. However, coupled with thick black laces and a butterscotch leather upper they fit in nicely on these adidas Superskates.
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Among the sea of brands out there, Alife out of New York has become a domineering force. Much of this can be related back to their sense of history and authenticity. The foundations they set before the days of the internet are legitimate and definitely not something easily forgotten. An interview with Inquiringmind dishes out all the details regarding how Alife came about and its progression as more then just a brand or store but as a full fledged movement. Check the feature at Inquiringmind.
