Another installment of previews to Nike’s 2008 fall collection has surfaced. This time the focus shifts to a hodge podge of releases ranging from the now 26 year old Air Force 1 to running classics like the Air Max 90/1 with various models like the Blazer Low in between. The colorways enjoy a great deal of simplicity here stressing few colors.
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Another installment of previews to Nike’s 2008 fall collection has surfaced. This time the focus shifts to a hodge podge of releases ranging from the now 26 year old Air Force 1 to running classics like the Air Max 90/1 with various models like the Blazer Low in between. The colorways enjoy a great deal of simplicity here stressing few colors.
Using various snacks and treats, German skate brand Ucon have looked to a fun and lighter side of things as the theme behind their “Snacks” collection of t-shirts. Tasty foods such as donuts, popsicles and watermelon are re-mixed to spell out the brands name. Available now through uconshop.com.
While some have shrugged off the latest incarnation of John Rambo, The Last Battlefield (Japanese working title), the theatrical collaboration brand Theatre8 have set out to celebrate Rambo’s latest movie which released earlier this year. The t-shirt is marked by the four different years in which the Rambo films have been released with a figure of Rambo set against the numerals. Available June 17th through Crown Jewel.
Fresh up to bat from Levi’s Fenom for the 2008 summer collection are the White Deco and Cropped Pink Lame Stitch. Both instances of the denim feature light weight denim which becomes beneficial as we enter the summer months. The White Deco comes in three cuts, the 207, 505 and 360. Available now at select Levi’s Fenom dealers.
Japanese brand Resonate has released some intricate cut and sew pieces as part of their 2008 spring/summer collection. Two sets feature both a colorful patchwork style button-up, the M-65 PW S/S and a more subdued Reversible CB S/S. Each style features matching shorts while the reversible model has the obvious added bonus of offering two different looks. To finish off this drop is a moccasin style slip-on. Available now at honeyee Store.
With a strong credible foundation as America’s provider of workwear apparel, the European facet of Dickies has sought to cast the fabled brand in a new light. Embodying the same qualities which has made Dickies such a respected and cherished brand, a new direction sees Dickies enter a more lifestyle and fashion forward direction. On the backs of a new and simple website launch, the brand pairs apparel alongside short editorial features which include the likes of photographers Ricky Powell and Brian “B+” Cross getting involved.
Considering Joe Williams’ background in noise rock, one would think that his debut album under the alias White Williams would be a flurry of shrill guitar feedback and abnormal strong structure. However, Williams’ freshman album “Smoke” was obviously inspired by the neo new wave movement sweeping the avant-garde music crowd. Complete with minimalist electro pop groove the album sounds eerily like a mixture between a young Beck and Moby. It was revealed late last year that Williams recorded most of “Smoke” on a single laptop in various apartments. This is not that surprising when the listener is engulfed by soft synth stabs and guitars that contain an immediately recognizable do it yourself ethic. Lyrically Williams can be ambiguous but his penchant for infectious melody and natural boyish charm over comes all pretensions.
The song “Violator” off of the album quickly became a fan favorite especially during Williams’ live performances. Williams has finally appeased his die hards by releasing a video that perfectly matches the easy new wave vibe of the track. Mimicking the slow driving bass of the intro the video shows moving black liquid and visuals of Williams staring nonchalantly into the camera. The simplistic vibe of the song is shown on the video in what appears to be an ode to weird 80s early MTV electro videos.
Here’s a look at a new t-shirt created in partnership between the Japanese fixie crew, t19, and fragment design. The tee is under the brand Rookie and features a graphic of a fixed gear rider and his doggy. No word on when the tee will be released but stay tuned for more info.
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It seems like Han Cholo, makers of fine jewelry from Los Angeles, will be working with Puma to release their own version of the Puma First Round. This Han Cholo x Puma First Round will feature Han Cholo printed on both the upper back portion of the shoe as well as the bottom of the sole. Unfortunately at this time, no further information has been released.
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As winners of the NBA’s first draft lottery, the New York Knicks selected seven footer Patrick Ewing to cornerstone their team. Despite not paying dividends in the form of titles, the big man became an unforgettable member of New York’s die hard basketball community for the next 15 years. For 2008, New York will once again look to the basketball gods in hopes of securing something good on Tuesday, May 20th. In a similar spirit to an event that started last year, one day before the official draft, Classic Kicks will host their own lottery drawing on May 19th with the release of a No Mas x Puma First Round modeled in classic New York colors. Participants will be given the opportunity to score a life size portrait of New York’s former captain, Patrick Ewing. RSVP’s are required at lottery@nomas-nyc.com
Classic Kicks – May 19th
5:00 PM
298 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
212.979.9514
Stussy’s latest 2008 summer collection of t-shirts have started filtering out and making themselves available through numerous Stussy outlets. As part of their latest collection of tees as part of the Artist Series, living legends Eric Haze and Chris “Daze” Ellis have participated in the special collection. Eric Haze contributed the Chisel and Scratch tee while Daze’s work features the Dog tee. Available now at select Stussy dealers as well as Stussy Direct.
