Although conceptually driven footwear has hit a low point over the last year, the New Balance A14 576 exemplifies the solid workings of what concepts can do for a sneaker. The 576 references an unlikely source of inspiration in coffee beans to create the colorway. The upper is comprised of hemp and cork with a printed insole and painted ‘N’ logo. Slated for a release in August of 2008.
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The Crotech from whiz is the brands personal foray into creating a watch that adheres to their brand ethos of raising the bar and reinspiring the old. The Crotech includes a dual mini-dial chronometer function and Swarovski crystals embedded in the dial. The band features polished studs along the length. Three colors are available including silver/black, silver/red and black/black.
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Sophnet. has released a fresh set of products consisting of accessories including glass frames, womens tops and pillows. The sunglasses follow an oval shape with different frames configurations including brown/brown , clear/clear, brown/clear, black/clear and black/gray. The pillow features abstract prints in various colors. The womens 3/4 length top also utilizes the same patterns seen on the pillows. Available now at honeyee Store.
Reebok’s latest sneaker conquest comes in the form of this three-sneaker elephant pack. Although the elephant print has largely been associated with the popularity of the Air Jordan III, Reebok has done their own rendition on their two lifestyle flagship models, the Pump Omni Lite and Court Victory Pump as well as the running model Ventilator. Available now at select Reebok dealers.
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The eco-friendly Madera Slip-On from Vans originally debuted last year in a range of simple solid toned colors. The revisited model seen here includes bolder patterns while incorporating environmentally features such as the use of organic hemp, jute cotton and charcoal sock liners. Check your local Vans dealer for availability.
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