mita sneakers x realmad HECTIC x New Balance MT580 12th Edition
The colorful exploits of the annual/bi-annual mita sneakers, realmad HECTIC and New Balance MT580 collaboration have continued deep into their 12th release. With each release, a multi-color product is more then expected with this upcoming feature all but fulfilling the unofficial theme. Inspired by CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), the Japanese favorite MT580 obviously features these 4 colors. Set to release July 5th at select retailers in Japan.
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The colorful exploits of the annual/bi-annual mita sneakers, realmad HECTIC and New Balance MT580 collaboration have continued deep into their 12th release. With each release, a multi-color product is more then expected with this upcoming feature all but fulfilling the unofficial theme. Inspired by CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), the Japanese favorite MT580 obviously features these 4 colors. Set to release July 5th at select retailers in Japan.
Despite the Air Force 1 turning over the proverbial mic to the Dunk this year, the Air Force 1 is surely starting to gain some more steam with the launch of 1World website. The Nike 1World project will source 18 of the world’s most creative and innovative personalities in the realm of sport, music, art and design as they are each given an Air Force 1 as their design playground. The 18 styles will slowly trickle out over the next 8 months with the first batch including the Pedro Winter AF1 Low, Gore-Tex AF1 Low and Rasheed Wallace AF1 High. With each subsequent release, look for an in-depth profile of the collaborator and the inspirations behind their design. Check out the 1World site here.
Combining the Carhartt’s aesthetical take on fashion with the technical innovation of Burton, look for these two to release an upcoming snowboard jacket previewed here. With details limited, a first look features a Carhartt interpretation of camo and waterproof chest zips. No word yet on availability, stay tuned for more details.
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Hedi Slimane’s prowess behind the camera has been witnessed on a few different occasions including a nude photo shoot with Kate Moss. His works have now been mastered in a three volume book titled Rock Diary which features looks into the Festival Internacional de Benicássim in Spain, new-wave British and American rock and critical essays by art critic Vince Aletti and music critic Jon Savage. Available now at colette.
Burton’s much heralded luggage collection has received an update in the form of a new desert camo inspired pattern. The comprehensive collection includes bags of numerous sizes and uses, from huge 80L wheeled offerings to smaller needs in the form of backpacks. Included within each purchase is an outstanding warranty service to guarantee a defective bag won’t keep you from your travels. Available now at STLESS as well as other select Burton dealers.
In conjunction with adidas, Municipal de Futbol are set to release a series of European national team kits alongside a special photographic book. The book itself highlights numerous football related photographs taken from an artistic perspective. The jerseys set to release feature the Municipal de Futbol patch alongside the customary national team patch. Available this Saturday, June 21st at UNDFTD stores.
Boneyards, the collaboration project between Stussy and Neighborhood, has just launched its website. The site is very simple but artistically done with a pixelated image of crashing waves as the background. It describes the motivation behind this project precisely and features many different artists and designers raised in different parts of the world. You can also download the Dusted Oldies Slow Motion mixtape on the website as well.
Check it out [HERE]
From Rocky Balboa (almost) taking the belt from Apollo Creed, to the defensive line putting the unflappable Tom Brady on his back in the closing seconds in the super bowl, the plight of the underdog has been well documented. Fans and viewers are entertained by the prospect of a scrappy upstart or a skilled feisty veteran coming from behind to defeat the prematurely crowned victor. Such is the story of Royce da 5’9”. The Detroit native has garnered a rabid cult following since the late 90s for his lyrical prowess and battle tested verbal onslaughts as he literally rhymes complete stanzas in one breathless swoop. Royce’s affiliation with Detroit luminary Eminem almost assured that he would reach the level of super stardom that his rhyme partner has. However, several years and beefs later the two had a public falling out that saw Eminem’s star to continue to rise and regulated Royce to the indie circuit and back to underdog status.
However, like all good underdog stories this one doesn’t end there. While Eminem’s career sky rocketed his music went from battle ready witty raps to self deprecating tortured sonnets. In the mean time, Royce continued with the battle-centric metaphor and simile style that the two came up together using. Royce had time to perfect and tweak his craft until his use of punch lines became second nature and his flow got angrier and aggressive. As Eminem has become more reclusive and hasn’t released material in years Royce consistently brutalizes the mix tape circuit with bars that would have any self respecting MC a little shook to follow. On his latest conquest to own every beat in the rap game Royce takes on Lil Wayne’s “I’m Me” and completely demolishes it in a virtuoso display of words that will soon have him alleviating the chains of the underdog namesake. Or at least something to keep underdog fanatics entertained until “The Bar Exam 2” drops.
Listen to the track [HERE]
OG New York-based streetwear brand, 10.Deep, just released their 2008 Summer online lookbook. The entire book is centered around the theme of a backyard pool party and truly encourages all their audiences to “party while you’re still living.” All the photographs are very bright and cheerful, with everyone living in the moment while rocking out some fresh gears.
We’ve shown you the Nike Blazer as part of the Stussy x Neighborhood Boneyards collection, now let us inform you of the pre-release party they’re hosting at 144 La Brea. The party will be hosted by all 3 big guns on June 20th, and will include live music, hot dogs, snow cones, and cotton candy. The night will go from 8-11, but be sure to RSVP since space is limited.
DQM has just received new shipments of Japanese brand, Mad Hectic. The release includes two New Era caps, two tees, and two sleeveless shirts. All the shirts focus on horizontal multi-colored stripe patterns that will be brighten your summer days. The New Eras come in black and red, and are fairly simplistic in design just with their logo written across.
