Sneaker Pimps kicked off their Canadian leg of their worldwide tour on February first. The Circa in Toronto was the venue as hordes of Toronto sneaker heads packed the place. Futura, Stash and Klan123 also worked their magic with live art installations. The event also served as the launching point of the Dunk Wars Challenge which will also includes a website that goes live on February 29th. “Dunk Wars” pays tribute to 8 classic Dunks alongside 8 of Canada’s biggest cultural influencers.
Sneaker Pimps kicked off their Canadian leg of their worldwide tour on February first. The Circa in Toronto was the venue as hordes of Toronto sneaker heads packed the place. Futura, Stash and Klan123 also worked their magic with live art installations. The event also served as the launching point of the Dunk Wars Challenge which will also includes a website that goes live on February 29th. “Dunk Wars” pays tribute to 8 classic Dunks alongside 8 of Canada’s biggest cultural influencers.
Authors, creators and professors of Sneaker Law Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein break down what you can learn from the book, how it came together and more.
Much of the art direction and imagery for Prada’s 2008 Spring/Summer campaign was left in the hands of artist James Jean. His stunning sketches adorn a collection of womens handbags and form the backdrop for select Prada locations around the world. Among the pieces he created was a huge 200 foot long wallpaper scene for Prada’s Beverly Hills and Soho Epicenter Stores.
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Despite holding a virtually non-existent presence in North America, Uniqlo has turned itself into a leading billion dollar low-cost clothing brand. In an interview with Uniqlo’s founder, Tadashi Yanai, the entrepreneurial mastermind outlines his goals of reaching the $10 billion USD/year sales mark and his unwillingness to pigeon-hole his management philosophy as any particular style but rather one that must be continually adapted to ensure success and efficiency. Uniqlo’s popularity can be largely associated with their commitment to creating quality and stylish garments at low prices and creating pieces that can easily be worn in different situations and settings. The CNN interview can be seen both in text and streaming video.
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New for 2008, adidas Originals introduced the Celebrate Originality campaign. The by-product of this creative initiative is this latest art installation produced by Douglas Little and actor/writer/director Justin Theroux titled Sometimes Comes Mother, Sometimes Comes Wolf. The venue takes place in a reconstructed container to appear as an adidas Originals blue shoe box. With the creative care and direction left in the hands of Theroux and Little, the exhibition embodies the core values of adidas’ campaign of eliciting creative responses. The melange of personally owned items from the contemporary, to borrowed antiquities, creates a juxtaposition of the present and past items of pop-culture. The event tantalizes many senses and offers reflection through it’s thought provoking displays. Available on display from now until this Saturday.
Sometimes Comes Mother, Sometimes Comes Wolf
Saturday, February 2nd – Saturday February 9th
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Broome Street (Between Essex & Ludlow)
New York
Vancouver’s Subdivision has been among the premiere destinations for Asian brands in North America. Building on this success, they’re introducing their very own label DIVISION. The fist release includes this mesh cap. The clean and simple black cap incldues Subdivision’s imagery such as the thunderbolt and skull logo. This cap is just the tip of the iceberg with products including SBTG, Devilock and SHEONE on the horizon. Available Saturday, February 8th at Subdivision.
Subdivision
Unit 2 306 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6B 1B6
p: 604.662.8518
New Balance’s popular 576 model is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year. The model has sustained a strong allegiance in traditional New Balance hotspots like Europe and Japan. Among the releases this month include a pack of contemporary modeled 576s as well as a Metal pack featuring shiny gold and silver leather uppers. Look for them to hit select New Balance retailers in the near future.
Music’s biggest awards, the Grammy’s are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Nike has created a special Dunk High for the award show. Although the majority of pairs will be seeded to celebrities, a small shipment is destined for Fred Segal Melrose this Saturday.
Fred Segal Melrose
8100 Melrose Avenue
Between N. Crescent Heights Blvd. and N. Havenhurst Dr.
Los Angeles CA 90046
p: 323.651.4129
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In a wide encompassing collection of goods ranging from fashion, to housewares and lifestyle products, G1950’s well recognized design aesthetic can be seen in this most recent eyewear releases. The flattering shape is available in three different colors, black, green and multi-color at select G1950 dealers predominately located in Japan.
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A few months ago, Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura previewed an upcoming sub-line of Visvim titled the Folk series. In recent memory, Nakamura has shed much light through interviews on his design ethos as well as his concept behind this Folk collection. Although not based entirely based around ecological factors, the Folk collection will utilize vegetable tanned leathers which offer uncompromised breathability and comfort unlike traditional leather materials. Also touched upon by Nakamura is the relationship of technology and environmental preservation. Although Visvim’s other sub-collection G-Line seemed to be deviating from the path which once made Visvim so popular, the Folk collection is much more a return to Visvim’s traditional roots. An interview with Honeyee can be seen here.
Based on their self-interpretation of American culture through toys and music, Japan’s Bounty Hunter has enjoyed success in their native homeland. Although sometimes their designs may reach a disconnect with misinterpretations, their overall theme has appealed to many. Seen here are some simple logo-driven tote bags and leather fanny pack. Available now at Cliffedge.
From lawsuits with Vans, to big time collaborations with sporting giants, Alife’s knowledge with sneakers runs deep translating into sneaker success. Their very own collection of footwear incorporates solid design themes, the use of interesting materials and re-inspired classics. Some of their latest releases have hit Motive807 such as the Parachute Everybody Mid, Soda Pack Everybody Hi, Public Outrage and Wallabee-esque Kennedy Hi. Check your local Alife dealer for availability.
