Continuing with Upper Playgrounds roll-out of their artist designed “You Ain’t Gotta Lie to Kick It” campaign, volume 3 involves David Choe. Fresh off his successful Murderous Heart exhibition, his adidas and UP design is previewed on the iconic Stan Smith. Stay tuned for more details and more revealing pictures.
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Undercover alongside NIL and Vandalize each chose specific imagery reflective of their respective brands to create a collaborative pin set. The three pack of pins includes images depicting the growth stages of butterflies. Available now at Cueve.
New from Vans is this “Paisley Bandanna” series which include three Classic Slip On’s. The Paisley pattern has Persian origins and symbolizes the Indian bodhi tree (the mango tree). Three colorways including blue, red and black are all available in the Paisley pattern. Available at Flauge for 6,090 Yen.
Back in 2004, the scificrazychildren series CC21-31 by Michael Lau was released. Four years later, Michael Lau will be launching the next figure in this series, the CC32 S.F.J.J. According to some preview sketches, this figure will be created in conjunction with British artist James Jarvis (thus J.J). Stay tuned for more pictures of this figure.
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Here are some new shoes from the Nike camp which include the Nike Air Structure Triax and the Air Tech Challenge II. Both of these retro’s have some nice colorways from the past especially the “Hot Lava” colorway on the Air Challenge II. These are now available at Proper.
Every season, brands in Japan including Stussy, Supreme and Neighborhood would put out their collection catalogs which a lot of people actually buy because you get to see what’s coming from the brand as well as read about interviews about the designers behind the brand. The latest to be released is the WTAPS 2008 Spring/Summer “Extreme Prejudice” catalog which is now available at official WTAPS dealers. They are limited so if you’re a fan of WTAPS, get them now before they’re gone.
The relatively new ZX700 is set to release in snakeskin form as part of March’s adidas Consortium series. The boat shoe style is created with Italian snakeskin uppers with highlights including suede and reflective trims as it combines form and function together. Available later this month at select Consortium dealers. Available soon at Limiteditions
The online portion of Complex Magazine tip off their very own sneaker bracket shoot-out in honor of the forthcoming NCAA basketball tourney. With the list of competitors carefully chosen with NiceKicks, Clash of the Kicks represents 32 of the best ball shoes in history. The list goes from your classics like the Chuck Taylor All Star, Air Jordan III and Reebok Shaqnosis to more recent offerings like the Air Jordan XX3 and Lebron IV, some definite makings for an upset. Correctly chosen winners will have a chance at a $500 gift certificate from Karmaloop. Check Complex for the full scope of things.
With basketball at the heart of their roots, UNDRCRWN is set to unveil their 2008 Spring collection in accordance with NCAA March Madness. The preview follows a similar plot line with NCAA greats finding their way on to several t-shirts. To further add to the hoopla, UNDRWCRWN have hooked up with Ubiq of Philly and EA Sports in a special March Madness party and collection release. Aside from playing March Madness 2008, DJ Cash Money will be spinning with well known hip hop artists Beanie Segal, Mos Def and The Roots in attendance. Check the flyer below for more details.
As previously mentioned, the World Wide Bape Heads Show which will have performances by Kanye West, N.E.R.D., Nigo and the Teriyaki Boyz will be taking place in Hong Kong on April 10th. Here is a look at the commercial for the upcoming show which is an neat animation with all the performers drawn in a Bape style.
If you’re in Hong Kong, you can purchase the tickets here. If not, you can watch the commercial here.
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