Alife x Asics Gel Lyte
Alife
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Prominent street and skatewear brand Alife was founded in 1999 in New York, by four friends -- Arnaud Delecolle, Tony Arcabascio, Tammy Brainard and Rob Cristofaro. One of their main reasons in teaming up was to “fill a void of creativity in New York” at that time, and to share their niche, creative lifestyle with a broader audience. Originally a creative workshop based in Manhattan’s Orchard Street, Alife’s innovative designs and forward-thinking products propelled them into an internationally renowned streetwear clothing brand and boutique. The name of the brand came up from the idea of bringing an inanimate object to life, or infusing hype into a product. Alife has collaborated with other companies such as Nike, Reebok, adidas, New Balance, Saucony, Timberland, ASICS, Lacoste, Mitchell&Ness, Dickies, Kangol and more. Alife is also the operation behind A.R.C., a premiere sneaker boutique. Their motto: “THE SOURCE OF ART IS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE.”
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Alife, a New York based brand, has been considered one of the more respected streetwear brands in the industry. Because of this, Alife has had the opportunity to work with many sneaker companies including Asics. After last year’s collaboration on the Gel Lyte, they’re at it again and will be releasing this upcoming sneaker. Unfortunately no news of when they will be released.
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The New York brand Alife has just dropped some new t-shirts from their Spring collection including the Scratch tee, the Scrawl tee, the Block tee, the Crack tee, the Dawn Til Dusk tee, the Dr. Revolt tee, the LeGOOGLE tee, the Voodoo tee and the Alife Inc. long sleeve tee. All new items are available now at all Alife stores.
From lawsuits with Vans, to big time collaborations with sporting giants, Alife’s knowledge with sneakers runs deep translating into sneaker success. Their very own collection of footwear incorporates solid design themes, the use of interesting materials and re-inspired classics. Some of their latest releases have hit Motive807 such as the Parachute Everybody Mid, Soda Pack Everybody Hi, Public Outrage and Wallabee-esque Kennedy Hi. Check your local Alife dealer for availability.
Alife has just released a new pair of sneakers, the Alife Everybody Mid Premium. The Everybody Mid’s feature embossed full grain leather and comes in three colorways – black, red, and white. Available exclusively at twelve locations in the States which include Alife NYC, Alife LA, Bodega (Boston), Packers (Teaneck & Jersey City), Within (Philadelphia), Commonwealth (Virginia Beach & Washington D.C.), Wish (Atlanta), Premium Goods (Houston), Motive 807 (Austin), and HUF (San Francisco.
Among the sea of brands out there, Alife out of New York has become a domineering force. Much of this can be related back to their sense of history and authenticity. The foundations they set before the days of the internet are legitimate and definitely not something easily forgotten. An interview with Inquiringmind dishes out all the details regarding how Alife came about and its progression as more then just a brand or store but as a full fledged movement. Check the feature at Inquiringmind.
For the upcoming release of the two pack of Irak x adidas RMX Equipments, Irak has linked up with A.R.C. to produce a special t-shirt to go alongside the release of the sneakers. Two colorways are available featuring the imagery of the Roadrunner. Another Irak collaboration features a crewneck with Alife. The sneakers will be available December 26th at Rivington Club, Alife LA, and rivingtonclub.com. The apparel can be found at Alife and Rivington Club respectively.
Alife has represented itself as a lifestyle brand to the fullest. They’ve incorporated their roster of products to not only include apparel and footwear but have also involved music and art. A look at their 2007 Holiday Collection of footwear reveals various themed packs. These include the Ski Pack, Lumberjack Pack and Rain Pack. Available at select Alife accounts as well as in-store at Alife flagship stores.
To coincide with the release of the Alife x Reebok Court Victory Pumps, Alife has released a limited edition matching t-shirt. The tees will only be available at Alife NYC, Alife LA and Alife Vancouver. It’s also worth noting that this series of Ball-Outs are available in women’s sizes as well.
The Ball Out Series from New York’s Alife has been arguably one of the most successfully collection of sneakers hands down. From its first release utilizing the conventions of tennis ball neon yellow to later colors of orange and white, the Ball Out has had quite a strong following. Two new colorways of black and hot pink have just popped up in Alife’s online store as what we imagine is part of the Black Friday festivities. Price is set at $200 USD.
Alife has also created a series of matching t-shirts to correspond with the upcoming release of the Alife x Asics Gel Lyte III sneakers. These t-shirts include the Alife logo in a reptilian print with the same eyeballs as seen on the Asics. Both sneakers and t-shirts will release on Saturday, October 27th at Alife’s three locations, Vancouver, Los Angeles and New York. Some pairs will also be available online at Alife, however no tees will go on sale online. The sneakers and tees are priced at $200 USD and $40 USD respectively.
For the 2008 Spring Collection, Alife has expanded its popular footwear range to include these two models. Both shoes offer an Alife reinspired perspective on some classic silhouettes. The Chaser bases its stream-line shape on New Balance, while The Kennedy High references the Clarks Wallabee. Look for these to release early next year.
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Alife has collaborated with upscale department store Barneys New York for a limited edition Everybody Mid sneaker which features an all-over “Alife” pattern on high quality embossed full grain leather. This Everybody Mid also features a elastic lace system as well as a full leather lining. The well constructed shoes will also come with three addition pair of laces. The Everybody Mids will come in three colors (red, white and black) and will be exclusively available at Barneys stores nationwide.
