Yesterday saw the unveiling of a series of new products under the newly relaunched Nike Sportswear division. Among the products were a one piece Dunk High featuring a series of pixels forming the outline of the upper and Swoosh. Antenna Magazine has provided a more comprehensive look into the collection. We’ve seen a strong theme involving by-products of the number ‘8’ including liberal use of the octagon. In relation with the Beijing Olympics and the Chinese population, number 8 is a symbol of large significance indicating prosperity. No word yet on a release date.
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Yesterday saw the unveiling of a series of new products under the newly relaunched Nike Sportswear division. Among the products were a one piece Dunk High featuring a series of pixels forming the outline of the upper and Swoosh. Antenna Magazine has provided a more comprehensive look into the collection. We’ve seen a strong theme involving by-products of the number ‘8’ including liberal use of the octagon. In relation with the Beijing Olympics and the Chinese population, number 8 is a symbol of large significance indicating prosperity. No word yet on a release date.
With a retro running shoe renaissance on our hands, we’ve seen our fair share of re-developed and re-inspired designs of cult classics. Case in point, the RC576D features a slimmer racing profile which ties in nicely with a more contemporary direction of lifestyle footwear in general. The addition of brogue punching on the toebox and upper create a transformation from former performance sneaker to full blown lifestyle offering. New Balance has offered three subtle colors including white, black and brown. Available now at Mita.
A colorful assortment of Head Porter bags are on the horizon coming under the influence of Staple Design and resulting in the Prism collection. Although the preview shots reveal little, an interesting graphic features the Head Porter logo and the Staple Design chair icon together with an addition sign. Stay tuned for a full look into the Prism collection.
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For numerous years, New Balance’s 580 profile was an elusive model for people outside of Japan often commanding large sums for their status often boosted by collaborations with Stussy and hectic. However, we’ve seen the situation improve drastically for 580 fans in recent times as the availability and distribution has opened up on a global scale. The chunky supportive runner has been seen popping up in various forms with a hope these two upcoming colors will also see worldwide light.
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In a union of West Coast and East Coast, Los Angeles’ Diamond Supply Co. and New York’s Reason have collaborated on a t-shirt for the upcoming Creme de la Creme party on May 15th. The t-shirt print features a vintage styled movie poster including two monsters battling it out for supremacy. The event flyer can be seen after the jump.
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To celebrate this year’s 10th anniversary, Silas has put forth a collection of t-shirts representing the brand’s achievement. Styles include some graphics done by previous Silas affiliates including accomplished artist James Jarvis of Amos Toys. A total of four styles include Barbed Wire, Satan, Rainbow Skull and Anarchy. Available now at Dedue.
Originally popping up last year, Deadline started up as a brand that took influences from both coasts. Bringing together New York and Los Angeles influences, the brand is a reflection of cross coast thoughts, lifestyles and themes. The 2008 spring/summer collection is available now at retailers such as Karmaloop, Union LA, Atmos NY, aNYthing and Lafayette JP.
Death Cab for Cutie holds the rare title of a band that comes from the indie scene with a platinum album and a Grammy nomination. However, upon closer analyzation of the band and their music it is not that farfetched as it sounds. The band has connected with fans by combining pop melody, Ben Gibbard’s boy next door persona, heartfelt lyrics and indie sensibilities. Three years after the bands critical acclaimed “Plans”, the group is a bit older, a little more seasoned and seemingly a little more cynical. The new album “Narrow Stairs” takes a darker, moodier turn then their past efforts but still relies heavily on the literary whisper heavy style of Gibbard that initially gave the band its charm.
The first single “I Will Posses Your Heart” clocks in at over eight minutes and contains a lengthy instrumental introduction. The song selection for a video and radio song seems more like a band attempting to redefine their sound rather than one easing into the comfort zone of rock veterans. However, the decision to make the song the first single is a reminder that the group though signed to a major record label still holds to its independent roots. Musically the song is a soundtrack to a longing heart filled with lyrics of longing and despair over the bands standard down tempo guitar blare and lightly played keyboard sound.
Japanese designer Hideki Kimura has released his 2008 Spring/Summer collection, showcased by clothing of tasteful, if slightly conservative, colors and fabrics with a distinctly warm-weather feel. An assortment of knee-length shorts in subdued patterns of plaid and fine stripes are clearly in the vein of “dressy”. Also included are three shades of a smart, light-weight 3/4 length capri slack, with a generous leg that gives the illusion of pleats, and a tastefully oversized tuck. He rounds out the line with a line of simple photo-printed t-shirts with images paying tribute to the controversial motion picture “Kids”. Available in June at Bridge store in Harajuku Tokyo.
Ever since 2004 Johnny Cupcakes has been known as a brand that uses bakery and baked goods as its brand iconography. Johnny used this theme in his stores in Boston renovating them to look like bakeries. He is now working on a store project in LA with a team that has been known for their work with Disneyland and Universal Studios. The LA shoppe will be located on Melrose Ave, across from Kidrobot, Paul Frank, and G-Star Raw. It will use the bakery theme but will be renovated to be much more elaborate then his other stores, featuring a wall of 36 oven doors, large refrigerators, and a stock room equipped with an automatic door. According to Johnny “People are gonna be really confused, that there’s a kid opening a bakery on expensive Melrose Ave, without even selling real food”. This is just part 1 of the preview of Johnny Cupcakes LA shoppe, there will be more info coming soon.
On the horizon from HUF is an upcoming collection of classic SK-8 HIs. The uppers appear to be produced with satin with some nice contrasting colors in the mix. Additional touches include embroidered HUF scripture on the tongue and a reworked Vans logo on the heel. No word yet on availability.
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