Thursday, March 25, 2010

Fashion: Todd Bratund x Nike SB Dunk High Premium “Skunk”

A quickstrike Nike SB release for next month involves well-known personality Todd Bratund as he whips together this Dunk High Premium “Skunk”. With an Incredible Hulk-like color scheme, the upper consists of tonal green and purple suede with a behind the tongue stash pocket. Look for these to hit select retailers in the coming weeks as well as Limited Edt.

Fashion: NEIGHBORHOOD x EFFECTOR “Big Tramp” Glasses

Having previously worked with Japanese eyewear maker EFFECTOR on the “Tramp” model, this season NEIGHBORHOOD changes from the classic silhouette to an over sized version, dubbed “Big Tramp”. These new frames will come in different lens options of clear, smoke and blue tint. Available now through NEIGHBORHOOD Tokyo and HOODS Stores around the globe.

Fashion: Mr. Bathing Ape by United Arrows Launch

Today the much anticipated Mr. Bathing Ape by United Arrows Collection has been launched at United Arrows in Japan. Earlier we already gave you a look at some items from the collection. Thanks to Brandon Shigeta we get a look at the setup in-store of the line.

Fashion: Alife Spring 2010 Apprel Collection – New Releases

Alife presents the latest from their Spring 2010 Apparel Collection. The drop includes new t-shirts, polo shirts, pocket tees, hoodies, sweaters and a larger line-up of shirts. The shirts are the most interesting in this new release, as the brand has before only come out with an oxford, but now clearly dives deeper into casual wear.

Fashion: Vans California Authentic One-Piece Fall/Winter 2010

We get an early preview of the upcoming Authentic One-Piece from the Vans California Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. The Authentic comes with a one-piece upper later this year, making the sneaker look even cleaner than it already is. It will drop in numerous colorways with tonal laces and logo tag.

Fashion: CLOT x Converse (PRODUCT) RED Jack Purcell High

Following some previously seen previews, Kevin Poon pulls the covers off CLOT’s latest collaboration with Converse (PRODUCT) RED. Utilizing a less often seen model in the Jack Purcell High, the sneaker’s upper features two-tone leather and nubuck materials.

Fashion: HUF Footwear Fall 2010 Collection – Star Pack

Here’s some studio shots of the Star Pack from HUF’s debut footwear collection. With titles including Genuine, Choice and Hupper (seen after the jump), each sneaker features a canvas upper with a star printed midsole, leather heel panel and American flag graphic on the bottom. Gum toe is a nice touch. Look for these styles to hit stores for Fall ‘10.

Fashion: Nike Sportswear 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Toki

Nike Sportswear release the following pack of clean and simple Tokis within their 2010 spring/summer collection. The sneaker itself represents a popular segment within the casual footwear world and arguably a growing aspect of Nike’s offerings with its vulcanized construction. Three colors each share tonal canvas uppers. Available now at UNDFTD.

Fashion: Play Cloths Spring/Summer 2010 Bags

Clipse-backed label Play Cloths presents a series of monogrammed bags and cases as part of their SS’10 accessories program. Options range from toiletries bags and gadget holsters to backpacks and duffle bags, each of which feature metal PC logo badges and red striped detailing.Commonwealth is one of the select online stockists, though certain pieces are already sold out.

Fashion: Acapulco Gold x Mark McNairy New Amsterdam 2010 Fall/Winter Collection Preview

Acapulco Gold looks to raise the bar next season as they preview an upcoming collaboration with J. Press creative director Mark McNairy’s New Amsterdam footwear line. The captoe boot features a subtle pebbled leather with subtle workboot references thanks to the lacing. On the horizon is also a new collection of American-made denim which looks to hit retailers within the next two weeks

Fashion: Nike Summer 2010 Footwear – Dunk, Mad Jibe, Blazer

New sneakers from the Nike Summer 2010 Collection have arrived in stores. The Dunk comes in two new colorways on the high top and the low top, with the light grey suede version being our favorite. The Blazer Low comes once again with nylon ripstop uppers for the summer and the Mad Jibe Hi returns in a light beige colorway, with perforated leather upper and the Dunk sole. All these are now available from Proper.

Fashion: sak for Converse 2010 Spring Collection


Converse announces the sak for Converse collection. Hiruma’s story is unique. Born in Japan, he has been pursuing age-old Italian craftsmanship in Florence, Italy for nearly a decade. Choosing to immerse himself in the historical home where Renaissance and industrial design have converged for centuries, Hiruma’s unique and modern sensibility blends with his unmistakable skill and artistry to create four amazing styles for Spring 2010.

Fashion: Jordan Campus Chukka Summer 2010

The lifestyle sneaker from the Jordan line, the Campus Chukka, is releasing in a new light grey colorway for Summer 2010. The sneaker comes with two grey tones on the upper and will be released in May 2010.

Fashion: Loopwheeler for Nike Summer 2010 Bike Hoodie

By now most of you know about the on-going collaboration between Nike Sportswear andLoopwheeler on hoodies, sweaters and more. For Summer 2010 they worked on a beautiful bke hoodie, which comes in three colorways with numerous pockets on the back.

Fashion: HUF 2010 Fall Footwear Preview

HUF offers yet another look into select styles from its debut footwear collection for Fall 2010. Shown are three styles, including the low top Genuine and Choice silhouette along with the hi-top Hupper. All take on minimalistic characteristics with canvas and leather construction. Look out for a release in the coming months.

Fashion: Air Jordan 1 Phat and Air Jordan Alpha 1 Summer 2010

Today we can give you a preview of the upcoming Air Jordan releases. First up is the Air Jordan 1 Phat and the Air Jordan Alpha 1. They present several new colorways, with the perforated versions and mesh versions being the most interesting ones. Also the Air Jordan 1 Phat 20 is dropping this Summer. The sneakers are coming out May and June 2010.

Fashion: atmos 10th Anniversary Snake Project

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, renowned Japanese retailer atmos teams up with three big names in the industry for a special commemorative project. Collaborations include a pair of glow-in-the-dark adidas Superstar 80s and apparel, a pair of Levi’s 503 Denim, and a tee/cap set with DJ Hasebe. All items revolve around the use of snake skin motifs, incorporated within each article.

Fashion: Jordan Spizike Summer 2010

The Jordan Spizike comes for Summer 2010 in two colorways. One features a black patent leather upper with grey details on the heel and outer sole and red lining. The other one comes with a white/black upper with infra-red accents on the mid-sole. These are coming out May and June 2010.

Fashion: Def Jam x adidas Originals El Dorado

Def Jam and adidas Originals join up once again for a blue and green leather El Dorado. Throwback hip-hop silo with Def Jam logos. It works. Zozo’s styles is now taking pre-orders for a mid-May release.

Incase Topo Flex iPhone Snap Case

The most hard-wearing of Incase’s snap-style cases, the Topo Flex Snap Case features pliable, durable construction for your iPhone 3GS/3G. The case’s flexibility is achieved by overmolding plastic and rubber, which come together to create a signature Topo pattern on the case’s exterior. A functional design element, the Topo pattern provides added grip to the exterior while coating the interior for an extra layer of protection and shock absorption. It is now available in two-tone colorways exclusively through the Incasewebstore.

Fashion: Sperry Top-Sider 2 Eye Boat Shoes

Shown are several new colorways in the latest offerings from storied deck shoe brand Sperry. Utilizing both canvas and suede, the shoes take on tonal uppers with contrast stitching and laces. White outsoles and clean color choices cap off another series of classic releases from Sperry. Look for these now through finer accounts, including QUARTERSHOP.

Fashion: Air Jordan 6 Retro White/Varsity Red-Black

Having already launched two anticipated releases this year, the Jordan Camp continues its retro program with the third VI retro of the year, this time offered in the original White/Varsity Red-Black colorway. The kicks take on a mostly white leather upper with hints of red and black, perfect for the upcoming Summer months. Look for these to hit most Jordan accounts, with a release date slated for June 12th, 2010.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Teachnology: HTC Evo


A growing number of phone roll-outs with Android operating systems have been season in the last year or so as HTC put together what is arguably the best iteration of Android yet (although this moniker seems to follow most new Android phone releases). The Evo is the world’s first Android 4G mobile phone with a heavy-duty array of features including a large tousch-screen display, 8 MP camera, HD video capture and HTC Sense. A similar version of the phone known as the HTC Legend in Europe has already been released to some rave reviews. The phone will debut later this year, exclusively on Sprint.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Fashion: RSVP Gallery x AMBUSH POW! Pendants

In collaboration with AMBUSH Design, RSVP Gallery releases its exclusive AMBUSH x RSVP Glow-in the-Dark POW! chain series – making RSVP Gallery the only store in the world to have and sell these customized AMBUSH pieces. The capsule collection includes two different Glow-in-the-Dark POW! chains – a natural extension of the RSVP “Neon and Nonsense” brand aesthetic. The POW! pendants are a matte pale green in light. In darkness, the pendants glow. Version one comes with a black chain while version two has a matching matte green chain that also glows. They are now available though RSVPGallery.com.

Fashion: Sebago for Kurt Geiger “Manitou” Deck Shoe

Footwear specialists Kurt Geiger have recruited designers Sebago to create the “Manitou” deck shoe. Named after the yacht that JFK sailed during his presidency the tri-coloured shoe features delicate nubuck uppers and suede lining, complete with juxtaposed sturdy leather laces and outsole. The Manitou is now available from Kurt Geiger’s online store in Blue, Brown or Green.Footwear specialists Kurt Geiger have recruited designers Sebago to create the “Manitou” deck shoe. Named after the yacht that JFK sailed during his presidency the tri-coloured shoe features delicate nubuck uppers and suede lining, complete with juxtaposed sturdy leather laces and outsole. The Manitou is now available from Kurt Geiger’s online store in Blue, Brown or Green.

Music: Justin Bieber New Album (My World 2.0)

Make sure yall buy JBs new ALBUM CALLED MY WROLD 2.0. IN STORES NOW! (MARCH/23/10)

Fashion: New Balance MT580PU “Fluro Croc”

Set to drop is another upcoming MT580 silhouette from New Balance. Having seen what’s in store for later this year with two separate GORE-TEX-based MTG580s, the MT580PU will be available as of next month in April. The sneaker’s design combines a relatively subtle upper with tonal croc hits and a gray suede bumper. Much of the color and pop comes courtesy of the gradient fluorescent midsole. Stay tuned for more details on availability.

Fashion: Greedy Genius Ocean Runner Europe Exclusive

Greedy Genius present the first of a series of European exclusives based on their boat-shoe inspired Ocean Runner. Two styles both share a complete tonal upper comprised of ballistic nylon and white detailing. Available soon at various retailers across Europe in the near future.

Fashion: The Clink Room Boise Hawks New Era Cap

The duo behind MLB’s official logo design, also known as The Clink Room, present the latest from their Phase IV campaign. This new release highlights the Boise Hawks, the Chicago Cubs’ Class ‘A’ Minor League affiliate. The cap is individually hand numbered, personally signed by the project designers, limited to only 150 pieces and features The Clink Room’s signature cork fabric, imported from Italy. Available now, exclusively through TheClinkRoom.com.

Fashion: Supra NS 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Assault Supra NS 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Assault

Supra NS offer some new material and color updates to their minimalistic Assault model. The low-top model features a sleek vulcanized outsole with some classic material choices such as gingham and pure white. Available now at select Supra NS dealers as well as online through FACTORY 413.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Fashion: adidas Originals 2010 Spring/Summer Vespa Collection

Adding another collection under its wing for the Spring/Summer 2010 season, the adidas Originals camp presents its Vespa Collection, a premium, casual lineup using mobility as the common thread. The iconic Vespa scooter meets original style with this collection that encompasses both low profile footwear and unique cut apparel. The line is now available through adidas Originals retailers, including the brand’swebstore.

Fashion: adidas Originals “Hide and Seek” Stan Smith 80s TF



An interesting theme making its way into the adidas Originals 2010 spring/summer collection has been their “TF” line. The TF line is based around iconic classics which feature a transformable upper. The initial drop has seen highlights that include the Superstar and the Stan Smith 80s seen here. In its original form, the Stan Smith features a high-top profile in which the upper can be un-zipped and removed to create a low-top version in a different color. We expect this concept to continue on with further releases but for the time being, the Stan Smith 80s TF is available now at select retailers.

Fashion: TO x Paladin for Cueve “Tolvis” Boots

Japanese brands TO and Paladin team up to develop a pair of “Tolvis” boots for retailer Cueve. The boots take on classic brogue style detailing with suede construction. Black and grey are the primary colors while a splash of tan and burgundy accenting adds a nice complimentary touch to the overall design. This new release is now available through Cueve’s online store.

Fashion: Bounty Hunter 2010 March New Releases


Bounty Hunter drops a new batch of product from its latest Spring/Summer range. The looks carry on the Japanese label’s usual aesthetic of darker tones paired equally dark graphics. Mixing up looks eerily reflective of Angeleno lifestyle wear, this latest release features button-down shirts, chinos, headwear, accessories, and denim. All can be found now through Bounty Hunter accounts.

Fashion: adidas Originals x size? Manchester Pack

Commemorating a decade of service to the UK, premium retailer size? continues its tenth anniversary project with a special release from adidas Originals. Having already launched a London pack, the cities series continues with Manchester. The release features much of the same design elements, pairing a classic Originals sneaker and track jacket into a special limited edition release. While the sneakers only see a production of 500 pairs, the jackets will be made in a run of 300, both holding a launch date set for April 17th, 2010.

Fashion: Billionaire Boys Club Miawaiian Pattern Collection






Rounding out the brand’s March releases, Billionaire Boys Club drops a new collection of apparel for Spring/Summer 2010, this time featuring its Miawaiian Pattern theme. The distinct Hawaiian style print is seen on a wide selection of items, including full-print pants, tees, boxers, and even a tote bag. For those interested, the Miawaiian Pattern Collection is now available through select BBC/Ice Cream retailers.

Fashion: Nike ACG Lunar Mariah x size? 10th Anniversary Pack

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, UK retailer size? works up a special pack of Nike’s Lunar Mariah in an ACG motif. The kicks are offered in two colorways, both featuring florescent accents and speckled midsoles. They look to release on April 2nd, 2010 exclusively through size?. Stay tuned for a further look as the release date nears.

Fashion: Puma Dallas Rochester and Shoe Tree

Complementing the forthcoming Puma Dallas launch, UK retailer Hanon are giving away this Rochester Shoe Tree, as well as selling the shoe itself. The Tree features the Dallas logo and has been created using Red Cedar wood sourced from the United States and reportedly gives off an aromatic scent to keep you kicks extra fresh. The Shoe Trees will be given away to those purchasing the sneakers, but as the Trees are very limited, not every pair will be complete with a set. The Puma Dallas is set to launch on March 24 with Trees being given away on a first come first served basis.

Art: Hublot “Liberty” Bullets by the Confrérie Horlogère

The Confrérie Horlogère division of Hublot represents the watchmaker’s efforts to push the boundaries of watch design and engineering. Among their latest feats is the Liberty Bullets time piece. The watch features a Tourbillion design as well as the ability to be worn both as a bracelet, pendant or simple pocket watch. The watch’s body is a combination of a titanium tip and black aluminium base.


Art: MEDICOM TOY KUBRICK Mad Hatter & BEARBRICK Cheshire Cat Set

Accompanying the recent release of the 2010 3-D movie Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton, MEDICOM TOY release a set involving movie-based characters. The pack includes a KUBRICK version of the Mad Hatter and a BEARBRICK version of the Cheshire Cat. Available now through the Project 1/6 Online Store.