Continuing with No Mas and Puma’s “Lottery” collaboration is the Boston First Rounds. This time the sneaker is dedicated to the Boston Celtics superstar Reggie Lewis and thus you will see details that reflect that such as the green accents as well as an RIP armband on the heel. It also features an embroidered lottery ball pattern on the upper similar to the LA First Round. This shoe will be available in limited quantities starting March 17th only at Bodega.
Ninja Tune, a London-based independent record label, was started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More aka. Coldcut in 1991. They are known for their electronic, abstract hip hop, instrumental hip hop, nu jazz, drum and bass, and chillout genres of music. Recently they have gotten together with Stussy to create a t-shirt for the recent release of their “You Don’t Know” Ninja Cuts album. The front of the t-shirt features the album cover graphic while the back has a list of the artists on the album. This t-shirt will drop on March 15th at Stussy Japan stores for 6,300 Yen.
Designer Kim Jones’ long working relationship with Umbro is now in its 9th season. For Spring 2008, the brand will be releasing this Gamba sneaker which comes in a navy blue colorway and features a canvas upper. The shoe definitely has a hi-end look however without losing the sportiness of the Umbro brand. This shoe retails for $100 and will be available at Umbro by Kim Jones retailer.
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After more than a decade of designing accessories and garments for various brands, Rekognize design has launched their own premium brand; Bruxe. Working with some of the best backpack makers in the world, Bruxe aims to create functional bags with clean profiles. The inaugural collection comes in the form of a five piece backpack and bag collection. The bags are available exclusively in black and are made with canvas and laser cut patent leather. The fabrics and trims were chosen especially for their appearance, durability and appeal. Available August 2008 at select retailers in Canada, the US and Japan.
Celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2008, the Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 collection with adidas has created a legacy of fashion meets functionality. Y-3’s collection of footwear has long maintained a distinct design ethos as it strives to contain both adidas’ own philosophy and the themes and inspirations of Yamamoto in the creation of their high-end sneakers. Our first preview of Y-3’s 2008 Spring/Summer collection features two variants of the Honja High, the all-white Honja Low and all-black Tenji Low. Currently available at select Y-3 dealers worldwide and at D-Mop in Hong Kong exclusively.
