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Back in 2007, sneaker customizer Rob L officially teamed up with Puma to create the “Archipelago” Clydes, a tribute to the Greek word for range of islands. For 20 years, Rob L has become an incessant fan of the Clyde and Suede profile, beginning with the book “Spraycan Art”. The original custom sneakers featured a special technique involving Pantone markers to create the patchy upper, mimicking small concentrations of islands. The popularity of this sneaker has spawned a full production version. Capturing the essence of the original, the Clyde is very much similar to its custom sneaker originator (perhaps the status can be upgraded to sample now). The sneaker will be available in two colors, with a nubuck upper and special padded tongue to ensure the laces are spread wider apart and achieve that “jellyroll” look. A worldwide release date is set for June 21st. Available at Solebox.
At the recent Nike Sportswear launch in Beijing, among the upcoming showcases were a series of Air Max 90s. Display alongside re-designed styles of the classic Air Max 90 such as the Flywire AM90 and AM90 Current were a further preview of these Air Max 90 Premiums. Devoid of the technical innovation like the contemporary Air Max styles, Fly Wire and Current, these Premiums aren’t without their own merits as the quality constriction is marked by the use of multiple materials on the upper. The upper is comprised of rip-stop nylon, texturized rubber and felt on the toebox. Look for these to hit select Nike lifestyle dealers in the coming weeks.
KIKS TYO has helped usher in up-and-coming lifestyle brand QUOLOMO. The well known sneaker inspired label KIKS TYO has teamed up with QUOLOMO in a twelve day joint pop-shop in Tokyo’s MARUI Yurakucho space. Located on the 6th floor, “Director’s Cut” the space will feature a series of collaborative items including Hello Kitty, Takahashi Hiroshi’s bestselling manga CROWS, Casio G-SHOCK, Aki Hoshino, Yashumasa Yonehara and Shiro Nakano of Modern Pets. For more information and a look at the t-shirts for sale, check after the jump.
KIKS TYO x QUOLOMO Pop-Up Store
May 19th – May 31st, 2008
Yuraku-cho MARUI 6F Director’s Cut
2-7-1 Yuraku-cho
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0006
Weekday: 11:30am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday/Holiday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
p: 03.3212.0101
For this latest installment of the WTAPS x Vans Syndicate series, the Japanese brand has created three distinct styles each reflective of various cultures and time periods. The Rudeez was inspired by vintage dress shoes, the Greaserz looks at 70s blue collar culture and the Bash is inspired by hip-hop culture as well as Spike Lee movies. For releases, it will begin in June with the Bash and end in August with the Rudeez.
Source: Honeyee
A new range of styles from New Balance have been released. The fabled 576 runner is seen in two colorways including another take on one of NB’s marquee 576 retro releases earlier this year with ample use of blue. The other style incorporates a purple suede upper and mesh toebox. Available now at Mita.
“The Award Tour” is a lifestyle driven project focusing on the creation of apparel to outfit those who follow the foundation of the brand. Award Tour refers to the elation that one feels when they pursue life to the fullest extent, the clothing centers around conveying this message along with the youthful vibrancy of the family of the brand. In a simple phrase, those associated with the brand hold no reserves and enjoy every moment they are presented with, this is reflected through the brand imaging and clothing itself.
Based out of New Jersey, the Award Tour is designed and run by Phillip “LochNess” Annand and appears in its third inception with the Endless Summer collection. Marked by bold colors and vivid imagery, the collection draws directly from the generation of children raised in the nineteen-nineties while remaining firm in a strong design aesthetic. Consisting of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and belts the Endless Summer collection will be available for sale through the Award Tour site and select retailers nationally and internationally.
This past weekend marked the second instance of Harold Hunter Day in New York. The event was fruitful with over 500 skaters in attendance, kicking it for 6 hours of pure skating with numerous skate celebrities in attendance from Chad Muska, The Gonz, to Billy Rohan, Rodney Torres, Vinny Ponte, Todd Jordan, Jeff Pang, and others. People of age would continue the festivites later that night at KCDC Skateshop which included a continuation of beats from DJ Nice Neil as well as various mini ramp sessions. All images via Grotesk.
Upon its debut in the 1970s, the 320 from New Balance was immediately heralded by Runner’s World as the number 1 performer. With a return to vintage models in recent memory and an overall move away from chunky profiles, the 320 is enjoying a new bit of relevancy in 2008. This latest pack is inspired by early video game imagery. Available next month in three colorways at Mita.
We’ve seen the mega popular 1970s rock band KISS and their likeness surface on a series of Vans SK-8 HIs set to release later this year. However, look for the make-up clad rockers to also feature with Medicom Toys on a set of Bearbricks. The designs are modeled after the band’s costumes and make up. Stay tuned for an official announcement from Medicom.
Source: ToyBeast
Hong Kong lifestyle initiative SiLLY THING are in the midst of creating their own line of incense with Kuumba International. Well known for both incense and fragrances, Kuumba International has been purveyors of various scents with numerous brands. The sticks of incense will be available upon the re-opening of the SiLLY THING store which is currently undergoing renovations.
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