FASHION
Jack Purcell Garment Dyed Fleet
Jan 27th
The Garment Dyed classics have taken on new hues for the Spring 2011 season. Inspired by vibrant grip tape used on modern day tennis rackets, these classic silhouettes have been energized with bright neon colors perfect for channeling the illustrious rebel inside. Rounding out the collection, neutral shades ring true to their higher education inspiration. The Garment Dyed collection is crafted from twill for that worn-in casual look. Priced at USD these can be found through finer Converse stockists.
Jack Purcell Garment Dyed Fleet
Jan 27th
The Garment Dyed classics have taken on new hues for the Spring 2011 season. Inspired by vibrant grip tape used on modern day tennis rackets, these classic silhouettes have been energized with bright neon colors perfect for channeling the illustrious rebel inside. Rounding out the collection, neutral shades ring true to their higher education inspiration. The Garment Dyed collection is crafted from twill for that worn-in casual look. Priced at USD these can be found through finer Converse stockists.
PHENOMENON x Regal Shoes – Plain Toe Shoes
Jan 27th
PHENOMENON have reached out to Regal Shoes again to produce the newest collaborative product. A glimpse of the shoes were shown on the Spring/Summer 2011 runway video and here are the detailed images of the Plain Toe shoes. Regal Shoes is already over one hundred years old and its craftsmanship is evident in these pairs. To coincide with the blue theme color of this season, ordinary black and white leather shoes have been transformed into an eye catching piece, thanks to the vivid blue soles. Inner lining is also color coordinated in the same blue tone and both the Regal Shoes and PHENOMENON logos are stamped in metallic silver print on the insoles. These will be dropping around early April and PHENOMENON online store is taking pre-orders right now.
Converse by John Varvatos Painted Flag & Studded Chuck Taylor All Star
Jan 27th
The JV Painted Flag and Studded Chuck Taylor All Star shoes take a DIY approach to classic stars and bars. In true punk Americana style, the Painted Flag Chuck Taylor All Star Hi is reinvented this season in monotone colors with a paint overlay application and finished with studs. The signature painted canvas Chuck Taylor All Star Hi is intricately embellished with pyramid studs around the ankle, creating the ultimate rock ‘n roll statement. Look for both of these via Converse by John Varvatos accounts.
adidas Originals Blue Collection
Jan 27th
In addition to the ubiquitous 3 stripes, most people long associated the color blue to adidas, thus prompted the designers at adidas Originals to create the Blue Collection. Similar to its namesake, the new collection is aesthetically subtle on purpose, though the driven in some way by its sportswear root. Comfort been the key, the designs are up-to-date, with roomier fit than most of its fashion counterparts. Simple must haves – t-shirts, cardigans, tanks tops, to the first in-house produced denim, the label is an ideal cross-over between transitions from the gym to local nightclub. The adidas Originals Blue Collection will begin to ship at your local adidas Originals retail locations in the coming months.
Makr Black Canvas Utility Bag
Jan 27th
Having released a beige version last year, Makr offers up a black canvas makeup in its classic utility bag. Produced with a heavy cotton duck canvas, the bag is complemented by black Horween Manitoba leather along the bottom. A sanded twill lined interior, zippered pocket, double-rolled leather edge binding, YKK Excella zippers and convertible handles add a bit of detail to the piece. Priced at 5 USD it is available now here.
Reebok Zig Slash | Available
Jan 27th
For the first time since the technology’s introduction, Reebok applied the ZIGTECH technology to a basketball sneaker. A flagship model and the signature football of 2010 NBA Draft No.1 pick, John Wall, the Reebok Zig Slash now graces the court of Washington Wizards where Wall is a guard. The lightweight, mid cut sneaker comes in two colorways – black/orange and white/blue/black. Uppers are constructed with synthetic materials that are laser cutouts for ventilation and weight reduction, not to mention stylistic cues. The signature ZigZag soles are designed in bright highlight colors and provide cushioning and shock absorption to prevent injuries. Further more, color coded inner booties and sock liners offer additional comfort and support. Now available at atmos Tokyo in Harajuku, Tokyo
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Inch Furniture
Jan 27th
Furthering their passion for wooden furniture, Inch Furniture has just revealed their latest batch of homewares. Each product in the series has been handcrafted, which should subsequently allow natural effects to appear after years of use. Specifically, most items are assembled in Semarang on the island of Java by a team trained by the Swiss brand, which accordingly supports the local economy as well as the preservation of tropical forests. The results in this collection are a range of products from tables, to chairs, to stools and beyond, each thinly crafted into angular platelets.
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Fresh Celeb: Ashton Kutcher – Nike Sportswear M-65 Zizo Jacket
Jan 27th
With Demi Moore in one arm, actor Ashton Kutcher posed recently for a snapshot at Sundance Film Festival in proper winter attire – the Nike Sportswear M-65 Zizo Jacket. Military inspired, the Gore-Tex construct jacket features taped seams and enough compartments to bring along a series of Nikon point & shoot. An added bonus, a removable and reversible quilted lining that can be a stand alone outwear as well. Available in either black or white, the Nike Sportswear M-65 Zizo Jacket is currently available (with a discount too) at NikeStore.com. via:UH
OffTheWall.TV: Collaboratory – MadeMe Part 2
Jan 27th
Vans has now launched the latest episode of Collaboratory, whose focus is the making of the recent Vans x MadeMe video. Created by MadeMe in promotion of the forthcoming collaborative collection with Vans, the video is presented by MadeMe’s founder Erin Magee. The ad itself enlists Tigga Calore, a friend of the brand known for her unique dance moves, who busts a move or two to a track specially created by Nina Sky. Entitled “Life is a Mystery” the ad appears during the latter half of the video for a brief preview of the next episode.
