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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Premium vodka distiller Belvedere Vodka hired the likes Terry Richardson, RZA and Vincent Gallo in their commercial Make It Rain. Now continuing the involvement of this celebrity cast are special features within the Belevedere site including Terry Richardson and “Terry’s Room”, RZA and “RZA’s Studio” and finally Jade Jagger with “Jade’ Room”. Each section includes both photos and videos and can be seen at belvedere-vodka.com, Discover Luxury Reborn.
Bernhard Willhelm is known as an avant-garde designer who constantly pushes the boundaries of fashion with new aesthetics and a colorful palette of neon colors. This collaboration with optics specialists Linda Farrow features a striking neon yellow colorway and an removable visor component which is sure to turn heads. While this product may not be for everyone, it is sure to sell quickly. Available now at oki-ni.
You may remember our coverage of the Eric Elms exhibit at Colette in Paris recently. The good folks at BKRW had a chance to sit down with the man himself to discuss a range of topics spanning his career. Most interesting perhaps, is his insider perspective on the streetwear industry and the fine line between the graphic design world and the art world.
As part of its Summer 2008 releases, Adidas Originals shows us its latest retro model, the Toronto NBA. By using various classic NBA team colors, Adidas Originals came up with this bright and flashy color combination. The bottom sole of the shoe is covered with the basketball hoop net to create a criss-cross pattern, and to top it all off, it also has a NBA logo on the tongue. Available now at Major.
