If there’s ever a concept driven designer, the award belongs in the hands of Dr Romanelli. Countless collections from the famed clothing designer and customizer have been subjected to his interesting concepts and themes . In a recent project with the countries leading vintage dealer Fruition out of Las Vegas, a special capsule of products were created. Each piece was painstakingly chosen by Chris Julian and the Fruition team and modified by Dr. Romanelli to reflect a new and contemporary take on vintage designs. The two sub-collections include a loud and vibrant Nike collection and a classic Christian Dior collection. The capsule is currently available at Fruition.
Fruition
4139 S. Maryland PKWY
Las Vegas NV 89119
p: 702.796.4139
info@fruitionlv.com
If there’s ever a concept driven designer, the award belongs in the hands of Dr Romanelli. Countless collections from the famed clothing designer and customizer have been subjected to his interesting concepts and themes . In a recent project with the countries leading vintage dealer Fruition out of Las Vegas, a special capsule of products were created. Each piece was painstakingly chosen by Chris Julian and the Fruition team and modified by Dr. Romanelli to reflect a new and contemporary take on vintage designs. The two sub-collections include a loud and vibrant Nike collection and a classic Christian Dior collection. The capsule is currently available at Fruition.
Fruition
4139 S. Maryland PKWY
Las Vegas NV 89119
p: 702.796.4139 info@fruitionlv.com
With a rich history on the art scene, partners Joshy D. and Mike Giant founded Rebel8 as a brand with wide appeal to the lowbrow while maintaining high integrity products throughout. Hand drawn graphics are at the basis of each piece which make their way into the designs seen here.
New for the upcoming season, Adamu Chan’s Red Clay has set the wheels in motion for his upcoming Red Clay black label. With a focus on detailing, quality and fitting, the spin-off looks to cater to the higher end. This new label Black Label compliments his existing label which focused on a combination of 60s and 70s jazz music with the concept of outerspace.
Here’s the upcoming Summer 2008 goods from HomeRoom. The San Francisco based brand has a strong collection slated for the upcoming seasons, looking towards their cut & sew collection as a defining point. We also had a chance to speak candidly with founder Alex Valdman as he enjoyed a slice of raw pizza courtesy of Bobby Hundreds. Check the short interview after the jump.
HYPEBEAST: Who are you?
Alex: My name is Alex and I’m eating raw dough pizza.
HYPEBEAST: And it’s delicious right?
Alex: Thank you Bobby Hundreds [for the pizza]!
HYPEBEAST: So what’s your deal?
Alex: Ummm… trying to eat food. No it really fucking sucks. I walk into my booth today, I had it completely taped off with duct tape. Outta nowhere the duct tape is down, I rush over to my booth and look into my snake bag, and it’s gone.
HYPEBEAST: What the hell? A snake, like jewelry?
Alex: No… a snake is an animal…
HYPEBEAST: Ohhhh shit, a REAL snake.
Alex: Yeh like a serpent, with a tongue that flickers [mimics motion]. So there’s a snake, or serpent if you will lose around here.
HYPEBEAST: I was thinking some jewelry…
Alex: Nah… Oh on top of that, speaking of jewelry then some fucking faggot stole our Kaboom ring. Somebody stole like a $300 ring from us.
HYPEBEAST: Now what? You’re going to stab someone?
Alex: I hope I see them at a party… but that might suck cause if they take a swing at me that shit is sharp and might cut me up bad…. no health insurance.
HYPEBEAST: No health insurance… streetwear doesn’t pay that well?
Alex: I wouldn’t say that….
HYPEBEAST: Oh shit doesn’t pay that well eh. What’s a hypebeast to you?
Alex: Somebody who buys into the hype without really knowing. Would you like some nuts? [Opens a bottle of cashews]
HYPEBEAST: Are you a hypebeast?
Alex: No.
HYPEBEAST: Yeh you are, you fucking hypebeast.
Alex: Fuck you man! [throws cashew]
HYPEBEAST: So what are you looking to do at MAGIC?
Alex: Eat pizza that is fully cooked.
HYPEBEAST: That’s it? Sell some clothes?
Alex: Meet some people, get some stuff done… no gambling. I don’t want to lose HomeRoom.
HYPEBEAST: Anything else you want to say?
Alex: Check out Red Clay’s line.
San Francisco skate institution FTC collaborated with French artist Superdeux on a limited edition Shitko vinyl. The figure features FTC’s colors in a simple and smooth design. Check the whole list of retailers over at STRANGEco.
As one of the most heralded jazz record labels in the world, Blue Note Records teamed up with adidas to convey their brand history and meaning through a series of sneakers and apparel. The collection includes a Pro Model, t-shirt and button-up. Available now at Overkill.
In honor of the upcoming NBA All-Star Game set to take place this weekend, adidas has release two Pro Models featuring both the Eastern and Western Conference. The gold Western Conference Pro Model and silver Eastern Conference Pro Model each feature an all-over pattern of the conference’s roster of teams. Available now at select adidas retailers.
Creative Recreation has been at the innovative front ever since their inception, creating new and modern styles with a vast range of off beat materials and colorways. Their 2008 Spring collection continues with their Cesario model, available in both high and low top versions as well as the two strapped Dicoco Hi. Check your local Creative Recreation dealer for the goods.
Nike SB has dropped some new jackets for Spring 2008. The best of the bunch include two subtle offerings in the Reversible Cement Print jacket and Speckle Zip Up. Available now at Nike SB dealers including Atmos.
Number (N)ine’s long affiliation with Americana is perhaps the defining point of each collection as the Japanese label strives to reinvent and reinterpret American culture in it’s own eyes. Their latest collection of accessories are simple and understated focusing primarily on quality leathers and contrast stitched aesthetics. The collection features coin purses, straps, mirrors, pouches and eyeglass cases. Available now at Cliffedge.
Look for these upcoming models from Reebok to hit select retailers in the near future as the roll out for the Spring collection starts up. The releases include models such as the Double Pump and ERS Racer. Some vintage inspired colorways can be seen including a Double Pump take on Michael Chang’s OG Court Victory Pump.
Source: Sneakers FR
Next month, New Balance will release an upcoming CM1700 model. The once flagship running model has been updated with a subtle tonal silver check upper complete with the high tech cushioning and motion control technologies which made it the top of it’s class. Available March of 2008.
Source: Mita
House of Hoops has quickly become the one stop spot for the latest and great kicks. With recent exclusives such as Evel Knievel and NY Giants Dunks releasing only at the New York store front. House of Hoops has brought the heat once again with their special player exclusive releases of the Air Jordan VIII. The player models include Boston’s Ray “Sugar Ray” Allen and Quentin “Q-Rich” Richardson.
Source: DIDITHEPEST @ NikeTalk via Sneaker News
