A graduate from the esteemed Central Saint Martins, Taishi Nobukuni founded botanika as brand focused on creating environmentally friendly garments. Beyond the ecologically minded products are aesthetically sound releases such as the Hood Coat. The asymmetrical zipper is disguised seamlessly by a flap with other features including a melton wool outer shell with organic cotton lining. Available for pre-order at rowgage.
The newest installment to the Vaughn Bode x Puma collection has hit select retailers. Originally conceived on the Clyde, this latest design inspired by legendary cartoonist Vaughn Bode is now transfered to the Puma Basket II. As well unlike its predecessors, these Basket IIs feature much more understated Cheech Wizard star references. Three colorways are available including black, red and white.
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Belgium designer, Raf Simons, highly praised for his combination of youthful classic menswear and street-wear inspired items showcases his latest sneakers from the Raf by Raf Simons line. Keeping the colors very simple along with minimal sleek design these make a very versatile sneaker for any occasion. Featured on the tongue and heel is the embossed RAF logo. Both the all black and all white colorway’s are available now at Oki-ni.
Reebok was one of the biggest companies in the early 90’s are far as showcasing new innovative technology in their sneakers. The Pay-Dirt was introduced in 1992 as a training sneaker for such big name athletes as Emmit Smith and Frank Thomas, both whom ended up getting signature shoes with Reebok. The combination of great colors, materials and different textures make these very admirable not to mention the pump technology that has rapidly shot its way back into the market. As part of their Pre-season Collection, Reebok will be releasing these trainers once again in August 2008. No retail price is set as of yet.
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The people at Silas teamed up with Reebok to revamp one of their classics. The shoe comes in all black with gold accents on the tongue and a yellow bottom sole. It is covered with black faux-croc skin that provides a very sleek yet raw feel. There is a very hard-to-catch Silas logo on the side of the shoes. This is a pair that will stand out in any crowd.
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