This July marks the release of the beginning of the Fall/Winter 2007 adidas Consortium series. With 33 models lined up, we can’t wait to see what adidas has in store. Some of the best boutiques have been enlisted once again to work their magic which include the likes of D-mop (Hong Kong), Colette (Paris), Huf (San Francisco), DQM (New York) and Atmos (Tokyo).
Some of the themes set to release include the status pack, the hidden message pack, the animal pack and the nature pack. Stay tuned for more details in which will be an undeniably interesting next few months.
Image: Boon Magazine August Issue
This Saturday July 14th, the soccer field at Crossroads School in Santa Monica will be the location of some furious soccer action as this year’s adiCup Los Angeles goes down. Building on last years success, this years tournament looks to be a great time with 20 teams made up of some of your favorite LA business’ and brands vying for the top prize. The tournament will also provide drinks, BBQ and music by DJ King Britt.
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adiCup Los Angeles 2007
Saturday, July 14th
Crossroads School Soccer Field
1715 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica
12:00pm – 9:00pm
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Japanese heavyweights Bounty X Hunter hooked up with California-based shop Commissary to produce some t-shirts featuring the slogan “All Other Stores Suck!”. They will be releasing the tee this Saturday, July 14th, in both and black and white colorways, only at Commissary.
Commissary SD
3695 5th Ave
San Diego, CA
92103
619.237.4457
Commissary Costa Mesa
2981 Bristol St. B6
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
714.662.5889
California based RVCA has teamed up once again with photographer, The Cobra Snake, to create a new limited edition artist series tee. The Cobra Snake says the shirt will remind you of bubble gum, cotton candy, doing math, going swimming, aerobics, strawberry milkshakes, and jail. The shirt is limited to 300 pieces and is available now in both mens and womens sizes, direct from The Cobra Snake.
The Cobra Snake is also running a contest. Order the shirt and take a photo wearing it, send in your photo, and the best photo wins the next shirt for free!
Nike has created these fitted caps to match to match with Bobbito’s first Air Force 1 release. Much like the theme of Bobbito Garcia’s AF1’s, the hat features many of the same elements, everything from the colorway to the use of the basketball and vinyl as symbols. On one of the rear panels, a striped pattern is used as opposed to a solid color and features a “One Love” embroidered logo. Available now at select Nike Dealers.
Image: Strictly Fitteds
Come August, adidas is set to drop more styles off of their skateboarding line. First up are these understated Stan Smiths that are done up with a black suede upper and complimented by yellow accents. Differentiating from the normal Stan Smiths, the functionality (extra padding, abrasive resistant technology) of these kicks make them ideal for some late-summer shredding. Check for them on August 1st at adidas skate retailers, they’ll run you $80.
Image: Complex
Previews of the summer 2007 collection of Brook Avenue have recently become available. The label created by one of NY’s OG graf artists Crash, embodies his philosophy of linking life on the streets with institutionalized society using a visual link. The collection features both t-shirts and a mesh cap.
Image: Brooks Avenue
Japanese sneaker store Atmos have teamed up with quintessential denim brand Levi’s to create an all new model of jeans titled the NE503. The NE503 model is a mash-up of old school Levi’s legacy meets the street with Atmos’ own little flavor. Two washes are available, dark used and mid used. Available now at Atmos-Tokyo.
Here is the latest collaboration between X-girl and Vans. The models featured include the Slip-On and the SK8-Hi. Both models have the same design aesthetic in mind with the use of a star print with the X-girl logo thrown in over a black upper. No word yet on the availability of this release and if it will be seen outside of Japan.
Image: Alternative Sneaker
Catalog scans from Nike SB’s upcoming Holiday 2007 collection of apparel and accessories have recently been release. As always, Nike has categorized some of their apparel into different themes which include Brown Elephant pack and the Strange Brew pack. It also appears as though Nike SB have a stellar line up of backpacks planned with no less then 4 different backpacks planned. Stay tuned for release details as they become available.
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