The Air Jordan 1 has undergone a series of themes in the last few months which will luckily culminate in an anticipated OG colorway release later on this year. However for the time being, from recent army inspirations, a “Father’s Day” model has been slated to release in June. The black/white upper features a clear Swoosh and herringbone like materials along the side and toebox. Estimated release date is June 7th, in time for Father’s Day approximately a week later.
Source: Sneaker News, Shoes House Kuze
The Air Jordan 1 has undergone a series of themes in the last few months which will luckily culminate in an anticipated OG colorway release later on this year. However for the time being, from recent army inspirations, a “Father’s Day” model has been slated to release in June. The black/white upper features a clear Swoosh and herringbone like materials along the side and toebox. Estimated release date is June 7th, in time for Father’s Day approximately a week later.
Keith Hufnagel has previewed HUF’s upcoming collection for spring/summer. The San Francisco retailer has developed strength and momentum with each passing season, with these latest previews showing no doubt the maturity and direction of arguably one of the industries biggest in-house labels. Stay tuned for a further information including the rumored opening of an upcoming HUF in the Los Angeles area.
Here’s an upcoming look at FUCT’s first three tees as part of their “Killing For Peace…” collection. The aesthetics for this collection revolve around some new techniques including water based inks and wet printing techniques to create a vintage cartoon style. Fuct founder Erik Brunetti will continue to release more upcoming designs within the next few days.
Within Japan, it appears as though Disney approached a series of labels on different projects ranging from apparel to toys and accessories. Fashion label Roen is amongst the few to interpret the iconic Mickey Mouse character in toy form. The large scale figure features a guitar smashing Mickey.
Source: Cliffedge
The shock factor of Gangster rap has been eroded for more than a decade now. The listening public is no longer appalled and pleasured by the unabashed mentioning of automatic weapons and the sale of illegal pharmaceuticals as we once were. The shtick has become so common place that we now have come to expect it. However, every now and then a veteran comes along and challenges our perception of the genre and actually makes it dangerous again. Prodigy of Mobb Deep was once considered musically dead by several musical critics. His vivid street analysis seemed to wane over the years and his pairing with the polarizing G-unit crew seemed to turn off some lifelong fans.
However, with a new concentrated focus and a more precise brutal delivery Prodigy has picked up where he left off with his mixtape offering last year “Return of the Mac”. His current release “H.N.I.C 2” is some of the grimiest, nihilistic gangster rap you will hear this entire year. P’s flow has become less complicated and straighter to the point adding to the gritty realism of his current release. Also his paranoid conspiracy theorist persona that was delivered in early Mobb albums is not only back in full force it dictates the tone of the entire album. Sonically, Alchemist takes the brunt of the production and masterfully lays down eerie tracks for P to brutalize. Maybe its Ps current jail sentence or his frantically weird new blog postings that makes the listener believe every word he says on the album. Either way, I dare you to turn on “Veteran’s Memorial” and not get shivers up your spine. H.N.I.C indeed.
A piece of adidas’ basketball legacy is set to return as samples have surfaced of the adidas Mutumbo. Since Dikembe Mutumbo’s playing days were rounded out with Nike as opposed to the three stripes, this sneaker will most likely release under a naming format similar to how adidas changed Kobe’s old signature to the Crazy 8. Also to be noted, certain original graphics have been removed but still keeping much of the sneakers anatomy in check. No word yet on a release date.
Source: Sole Collector, guillotine
Our original preview of the future Neck Face x Vans collection consisted of three models, revolving mostly around a black/rust color combo. However news has surfaced regarding a further compliment to the collection featuring a joint effort between Neck Face and Brooklyn skate shop KCDC on a Tron blue and black joint. The pictures don’t tell much, however an alleged release date for these is slated for June 1st.
Source: Complex
Originally plying his trade as the co-creator of the Lineage Gallery in Philadelphia, Joshua Liner has opened the doors to his self-titled gallery in New York amidst a stellar all-star cast of artists. The always informative SuperTouch was on hand to provide a strong recap of an event including the likes of Futura, Mark Dean Veca, Crash One, Ron English, David Choong Lee, Greg Simkins and Stash. This debut exhibition will conclude on May 10th.
Joshua Liner Gallery – locked & loaded Inaugural Group Exhibition
548 W. 28th Street
Suite 334
New York NY 10001
p: 212.244.7415
An updated list of Medicom Toy’s collaboration and themed Bearbricks for the upcoming months have been unveiled. Comprising of five new styles, they include Tokidoki, Batman & Joker, Stussy Destiny Skullacons, Queen and Naruto. The releases dates for each Bearbrick are varied throughout the next few months.
One of Nike’s lesser seen silhouettes has recently received a new update coming on the heels of a revival that seems to be initiated by the likes of an upcoming Fragment Design. The Tennis Classic Velcro is highlighted by a premium material base, gum sole and suede highlights. Three colors are available for this updated classic. Available now at Shoeciety.
Colette was the setting for the debut of Etnies founder Pierre Andre Senizergues and Gil Le Bon de Lapointe’s Case Study Houses inspired Skate Study House project. The art and design driven exhibition highlighted a series of unconventional uses for skate related hardware. Los Angeles’ Blends will have the opportunity to exhibit the event on May 8th in a small gathering.
Skateboard is Design… – Skate Study House
May 8th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blends
125 W. 4th St. #106
Los Angeles, CA 90013
