With the fixed gear scene increasing with more riders day in, day out, quintessential skate brand Vans has stepped in to offer bike riders their own little niche sneaker. On the surface, the 45LX seems very similar to Vans’ current Era/Authentic styles, however minute details along with a saddle bag would speak otherwise to the legion of riders out there. The details include 3M highlights on the laces and marquee heel logo. However, the unassuming details will definitely come across as a genuine effort for the fledging fixed gear market. No word yet on a release date.
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With the fixed gear scene increasing with more riders day in, day out, quintessential skate brand Vans has stepped in to offer bike riders their own little niche sneaker. On the surface, the 45LX seems very similar to Vans’ current Era/Authentic styles, however minute details along with a saddle bag would speak otherwise to the legion of riders out there. The details include 3M highlights on the laces and marquee heel logo. However, the unassuming details will definitely come across as a genuine effort for the fledging fixed gear market. No word yet on a release date.
Last year, Swedish retailer Sneakersnstuff first released a sneaker inspired by the traditional settlers of Sweden – the Sámi people. This year they will once again take cues from the history of Sweden and have used Dalecarlia to create this Sneakersnstuff x Reebok SNS5000.
“Dalecarlia is a province in the middle of Sweden best known for the Dalecarlian horse or “Dalahästen” as they say in Sweden. A wooden horse painted with a technique called kurbits. The horse first got carved in Sweden in the 17th century as a toy for children.
In 1939 the Dalecarlian horse represented Sweden at the New York World’s Fair and since then the horse has been a very strong symbol for the country.”
Only 300 pairs will be produced each retailing at 110 Euros. The Reebok SNS5000 will be released on July 25th and will be available at Sneakersnstuff as well as Solebox.
Original Fake has teamed up with Porter to release a series of cases and bags from their 2008 Spring/Summer collection. The new items include the Cube Poach, the Square Poach and the 3 Way Brief Case. The Cube and Square Poach utilizes KAWS’ teeth pattern on the zippers while the 3 Way Brief Case features a subtle KAWS’ cross pattern all over the bag. Available now at Honeyee Store.
Enigmatic designer and one-time under-study to COMME des GARCONS founder Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe’s reigns under the COMME des Garcons umbrella has yielded numerous successful sub-brands. Look for eYe COMME des Garcons Junya Watanabe to open up in the near future, with this location opening up in Hong Kong’s Central district, next to popular tenants FIL.
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Devilock’s marquee mascot Palmboy is at the center of an interesting collaboration with Japanese international airline company ANA. A specific trip has been created with business class privileges, 5-star hotel and includes a limited edition Palm Boy toy. The flight is currently only available for trips between Japan and Taiwan. For more information check this link (Chinese only).
There is a certain word that is the reigning king of epithets in the lexicon of offensive language. It’s a word so complex and entrenched in a unique history that it can either be a polarizing term of endearment or a powder keg of repugnance depending on the surroundings, circumstances and who you ask. The word is such an uncomfortable and delicate subject that a meeting of the minds with the administration of HYPEBEAST had to occur to discuss if this video should even be shown here. I’m positive these were the thoughts that were floating around in the ambitious mind of Nas, who has courted controversy of the political breed since the beginning of his legendary career. Since Nas announced the title of his new album will be called “N***er” (self censoring) a tidal wave of controversy engulfed the project with civil rights activists up in arms and Hip Hop fans in a frenzy.
Although some of the mystique surrounding the album may have faded with the decision to change the album title to simply “Nas”, the constant conversation is sure to return once the viewing public gets an eyeful of the incendiary clip for the single “Be a N***er Too”. The seemingly omnipresent internet video director Rik Cordero, attempts to accomplish in a seven minute clip what Spike Lee does in an entire film in terms of powerful visuals. The video is a stark, brutal piece of cinematic imagery that juxtaposes between modern prejudice and slavery’s viral racism. The song was already floating around the net for a few weeks with all signs pointing to the fact that Nas is at his most poignant and poetic. He attempts to discuss how much the word has been overused and bastardized to a point that it has become a monolithic term that all races use to describe both endearment and ignorance. The message of the song is powerful enough, but the bone chilling ending of the video puts it all in perspective.
For their 100th anniversary Converse has put a spin on two classics to bring us the “Leather Jacket” as part of their Century Collection. The Chuck Taylor is used as the silhouette for these kicks inspired by old-school leather motor-cycle jackets. The details of these patchwork kicks include black anodized zippers, embossed Converse All-Star logo, two distinctly styled tongues and and waxed covered laces. These slick leather kicks will be available at select global retailers in July.
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In conjunction with the debut of their first magazine, N. Hoolywood has released a special commemorative box-set. For a brand focused on Americana and the exploits of past generation, the magazine’s aesthetic is very reminiscent of an old style newspaper. The package also includes a t-shirt and two iron-on patches.
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While worldwide crackdowns on graffiti are coming down hard and fast, 10.Deep together with Sasha Jenkins and artist Chino BYI have taken a trip down memory lane in remembering the past in a compilation of sketches from some of the world’s most critically acclaimed artists. The book, Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers will also feature sketches on display starting Thursday, June 12th at a special gallery showing accompanying the book’s release. A special event book package will be on sale featuring a copy of the book alongside a special t-shirt and sharpie with a further online release set to take place at 10.Deep on Friday at 12:00 pm New York time.
Although the H574 in its own regard has been designated as New Balance’s lifestyle hiking style with its higher then average cut, Japanese brand Victim has taken this concept a step further with their H574 team-up. The all-leather upper features metal lace holes to further accentuate the look. Available now at unbar.jp.
Staple’s 3rd series of releases have just been unveiled. Heavily rooted in the conceptual aspect of design, the t-shirts are a return to Staple’s theme regarding “Education”. The collection includes highlights such as a further DJ Muro collaboration as well as To Kill a Mockingbird effort with the book’s author Harper Lee. To compliment the t-shirt line is also the addition of a solid cut & sew program involving various button-up shirts and water resistant jackets/shorts. Available now at Reed Space, however fully expect this collection to be available at select Staple retailers very soon.
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