While the legacy of Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme ended over a year ago, rumors have surfaced regarding the designer’s return to the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey empire. However this conflicts with talks that talented designer has signed on with Italian denim brand Diesel in hopes of launching a new Red Collection. Stay tuned for more details.
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While the legacy of Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme ended over a year ago, rumors have surfaced regarding the designer’s return to the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey empire. However this conflicts with talks that talented designer has signed on with Italian denim brand Diesel in hopes of launching a new Red Collection. Stay tuned for more details.
Nike’s Euro Champ Pack references various competitors from this years upcoming UEFA European Championships. Various countries including non-Nike sponsored soccer governing bodies and their national teams are represented over a handful of Nike’s most popular models. Available now at select Nike retailers.
It’s been a long time since River Cuomo first put on that yellow cardigan and horn rimmed glasses and performed on the virtual “Happy Days” set. It’s been even longer since he and his band Weezer were considered the kings of nerd rock. Time has passed, so has fickle tastes and seemingly so did Cuomo’s anger and despair lyrically. This fact was obviously not lost on Weezer’s record company who were reportedly very upset at the first version of Weezer’s self titled album that they turned in. They told the band that they needed a single and couldn’t find one amongst the mostly guitar driven art pop. Upset and distraught, Cuomo’s went home and penned an angry response which culminated into their first single “Pork and Beans”.
The first most noticeable thing about the new single “Pork and Beans” is that it sounds very familiar. So familiar that it could have actually come from Weezer’s mid 90’s material rather than their newer sound. Everything about it screams “The Blue Album”. The riff is catchy yet weird and quirky. The bass line is a deep grove with a sharp banjo twang every few bars. Cuomo sings off pitch, yet completely on melody, about not conforming to rules. However, it’s not done in a snobby rock star way that has total disdain for the mainstream. Weezer has always had a way of showing their dissatisfaction in a charismatic way. Even the line “Timbaland knows the way to reach the top of the chart/ maybe if I work with him, I can perfect the art” seems more tongue in cheek than an actual diss. In an attempt to make a song about refusing to write a hit, it surely sounds like Weezer has another one.
As a follow up to last months Dunk XXIII event in London, a video recap has become available as it interviews twenty three of London’s finest creative talents. Interviews touch upon aspects such as the impact of the Dunk and what the Dunk XXIII “Be True” slogan means to them. Some of the most interesting individuals include James Lavalle of UNKLE, photographerFats Shariff and Carri Mundane of Cassette Playa. All twenty three interview can be seen on Youtube via AmazingGraceLDN.
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Large British sneaker retailer JD Sports has often been afforded the opportunity of creating special JD Sports exclusive models as well as being the sole jump off point for re-retro’d classics like the Air Max 95 Neon. To satisfy the Air Max pallet of fellow UKers, JD has recently released this exclusive Sunburst/Dutch Blue Air Max 90. The upper of the shoe cannot be overlooked with the inclusion of the popular material choice mesh seen on the toebox while the rest of the sneaker is balanced out by cohesive mix of orange and blue. Available now at JD Sports.
Vans pays homage to LA Punk group the Germs in the most recent showing of Vans’ upcoming Band Shoe pack. This time around the Vans Old Skool and Slip-On are reproduced in The Germs black/blue color. The large toebox on the Slip-On is put to good use bearing The Germs art work while the Old Skool is a little more subdued with fewer references to a band featuring the likes of Belinda Carlisle and Pat Smear before they moved onto other gigs. Look for these to release fall of 2008.
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Yesterday marked the conclusion of the Banksy backed The Cans Festival which brought together a multitude of artists and stencilists. The three day show featured many highlights covered in gory detail with some of our favorites seen here.
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Here’s an official look in Nike SB’s releases for the month of May. In one of the busier releases this year, a total of nine models are releasing. The marquee releases include the Cinco de Mayo P-rod II, Ferris Bueller Dunk High, the Mondrian Dunk Low, Thrashin’ Dunk High, 720° Dunk Low and the Public Domain Air Zoom Classic. Check your local Nike SB dealer for availability.
While most recent releases saw Commonwealth, Ben G. and Brooklyn Projects participate in DC Shoes’ ongoing clerk pack, the attention now focuses to UK retailer Gloria’s. The sneakers are incredibly clean with a white upper and turquoise highlights. Other details feature leather laces and extensive artwork seen on the insole. Sneaker Freaker has an interview as well to offer some background information regarding the whole project.
Akomplice is back with their 2008 Spring/Summer collection as they embark on a world tour to promote their collection of t-shirts. Also seen within the collection are collabo efforts with Singaporean outfit Stabs and Future Relic’s Kenyon Bajus. Check the Akomplice site for more details on retailers.
It seems that one of the most exclusive and highly anticipated sneakers, the Nike Air Yeezy, has just been spotted in a new colorway. The colorway is mainly white with gray/silver accents on the front toe and ankle and a light blue band across the middle. There is still no information on availability or release date.
