If you still don’t know what the deal is with Leroy Jenkins, here’s some food for thought. Dopefiend recently did an interview with the dudes who started the line everyone’s been talking about. From their polka dot and floral print hoodies to their beautifully designed v-neck shirts (look out for v-necks this spring!), Ron J. Upperman and Upendo Taylor have been doing it right, spreading the word and letting everyone know that they got next in the streetwear game. Read Up!
Image / Info: Dopefiend
Although Edison didn’t show a bigger shot of the shoes in his blog, it is still exciting news and worthy of attention. Check it out.
Stay tuned for further info.
Info: Edison @ honeyee.com
Here’s the latest from Dr. Romanelli X F.C.R.B 2006 collection. Dr. Romanelli has created some great looking vest/hoodies and pants which is perfect for the weather. Tailoring at it’s best, these pieces by Dr. Romanelli are like a piece of artwork.
Images: Dr. Romanelli
Info: Slam X Hype
The Nike ‘Easter’ Air 180 sneakers will be coming out sometime this month. This ‘Easter’ Air 180 is part of the Nike Easter Pack which also includes an ‘Easter’ Air Force 1. You can pre-order the Air 180 at Kix Files.
Images: Kix Files
Here’s a preview of a upcoming sneaker from JB Classics. Hot purple/black colorway along with an all over print, what more can you ask for? However, no information on when it will be released.
Images: JB Classics
Here’s an article on Supreme and the whole streetwear industry by Rob Walker for the New York Times.
“…in the last few years, as some sneaker shops have come to resemble highfalutin art galleries, it has been a little less clear who is borrowing what from whom. Consider, for example, Supreme. It’s a thoroughly downtown apparel brand with a shop on Lafayette Street in Manhattan and is associated with the culture of skateboards. On the other hand, the devotion and the pickiness – or, if you prefer, the snobbery – of the Supreme consumer compares with that of the high-end fashion consumer.”
Read the whole article here.
Images: Leif Parsons
Info: Freshness
Previously seen before, here is some more pictures of the Nike SB Fall 2006 Catalog.
Images: Ryda21 via Niketalk
Joga Bonito, the Nike’s global campaign had the latest stop in Milan, Italy. The event was the launch of the Football World Cup edition of Footscape Wovens in national colorways we have mentioned before as well as the Bearbrick World Tour exhibition. The show featured installations from STASH (Team USA), Os Gemeos (Team Brasil), Mr. Cartoon (Team Mexico), Delta (Team Netherlands) to name the few
Make sure to check BGHD, Cool Hunting and LAMJC for reviews and more pictures
SSUR has just released a very nice collection of Japanese Exclusive limited edition jackets; perfect for the changing weather and for spring!
All are in limited quantities and are in stores now. Available in the US ONLY at:
SSUR*Plus
7 Spring St.
New York, NY
(212)431-3152
See the whole collection at Yo! Check It Out
Here are pictures of some upcoming BBC tees. Should you take the personal jet, the yacht, or the Rolls Royce? Decisions, decisions.
Images: Concept Shop
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