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.
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.
For the 1st anniversary of BKRW, the online magazine and store hailing from Paris has teamed up with 10Deep to create this “Go Deep BKRW” tee. The tee is a play on the Bape Milo tees but rather than having Milo having intercourse with Lady Milo, you have 10 Deep’s Murko figure doing it instead. The tees are now available at the BKRW store.
DC Shoe and SE Bikes will once again join hands to release a new Bike called the Quadangle. This will be the second bike they have worked on together, the first being the PK Ripper which was released last year in April. The new bike will be limited to only 500 units and will be available this soon. For more information and pictures, click the link below.
On the heels of their 2008 Summer collection, 100 Styles & Running has offered us a preview into their all new model releasing this fall, the Chase. The Chase will be available in a handful of colors, each featuring a full grain leather upper, colored leather lining and a toggle lace system. Check 100styles.com for more details and a retailer near you.
Since the beginning of their careers Coldplay has been dogged by comparisons to Radiohead. While the comparisons were not unfounded they seemed to be unfair. Coldplay’s piano driven heart-felt pop rock has produced two melodic albums that have been both lauded by critics and snarled at by hipsters. Three years after their last album Coldplay seem determined to silence all naysayers and continue making their brand of music with a more experimental twist. Even their forthcoming new albums’ title “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” appears to be more cerebral and a departure from their earlier work. Furthermore, Coldplay will have Brain Eno producing their album who pieced together classic albums by the likes of U2, Talking Heads and Devo amongst others.
While expectations are high for the new Coldplay album, dropping on June 12, they are now at a fever pitch since the first single “Violet Hill” has just leaked. The new track starts off with a serene ambient backdrop and unexpectedly goes into a crushing guitar riff not associated with Coldplay’s signature sound. However, as the track gains momentum we hear the familiar grand piano sound and Chris Martin’s soothing voice soar over the chorus. There’s a guitar solo in the middle of the song that’s reminiscent of arena rock fist pumping anthems. The song ends with the usual melodic soft crooning over softly played piano we’ve come to expect from Coldplay. If this song is any indication of what the new album will sound like, we can expect a change of pace from Coldplay with welcomed familiarity.
