As an accompaniment to the recently previewed, honeyee launch this latest feature titled WTAPS + Supreme “Inevitable Session”. The feature includes both styling shots and some more angles into the upcoming collection which releases soon at Supreme flagship stores across Japan and the United States. The feature can be seen here.
Following a series of previews in the past, here’s a thorough unveiling of the NEIGHBORHOOD x fragment design Vintage Custom Works 2010 collection. The collection revolves around various re-worked jackets each bearing specific co-branded touches in the form of patches. All-in-all, the collection features leathers, cotton jackets, zip parkas and t-shirts with availability through the NEIGHBORHOOD store in Harajuku.
Making up 50 percent of Gang Starr, DJ Premier is amongst the biggest of names in East Coast hip-hop, having worked alongside many legends, including Notorious B.I.G., Grand Master Flash, Jay-Z, plus a whole load more. Premier’s latest escapades see him collaborate with Nike on this subtle Air Force 1 colourway. Orange lacing, tongue tag, contrast stitching and insole sits quietly alongside a white swoosh and all-black-everything-else. With subtle detailing near the heel and toebox and ‘Premier’ on the lace-jewell; the more you inspect this shoe, the more you find. With matching material for the top of the heel and side panels, the sneaker has all the markings of a successful collaboration which should appeal beyond the hip-hop scene.
Here’s a preview of some of the forthcoming highlights from Bape for 2010. The following photos show releases for Bape’s general release range as well as the line-up for Bapexclusive stores URSUS line and the Bape x Ambush collection which we already previewed. New for the Japanese giant, is a baby-milo ‘all safari’ print and also a new leopard camo which will feature on Bapestas, jeans, jackets and accessories. Another camo to feature prominently is Bape’s puzzle-camo which makes a return in 2010. Take a good look now, because once released, chances are that you won’t get much time to consider a purchase!
Brand new from Converse Japan are these Jack Purcells. Paradoxically capturing both a more formal and a casual aesthetic the shoes appear to be a refined, more sophisticated version of the iconic chuck taylor boot. Stand out features include the stretchy-rubber on the sides of the shoe, allowing for ease of movement, as well as the prominent heel tab and cylindrical laces to match the boot. The shoes will drop at around $90 and will be available imminently in either black or white.
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After a small announcement a while ago, we get a first little look today at the new Mr. A Bathing Ape by United Arrows Collection. For the first time Bape will actually be providing mens suits, along with accessories.
Nike has been catering to the women through the Terminator model by unloading many different pairs including the “Day & Night” Terminators and the X-Girl x Nike Sportswear Terminator Hi collection just to name a couple. On the contrary, Nike has now released a Terminator for the guys in the form of this “Noise” makeup. It is now available at 21 Mercer St.
It owns a simple yet stylish design similar to its predecessor, the black/metallic silver “Noise” Terminators. This pair owns a sleek, white premium leather base with monochromatic details such as the shoelaces, sole and the perforated swoosh. Its most distinctive elements the metallic silver heel panel and the words NOISE in metallic silver as well, are seen on the heel. This Terminator’s release is accompanied by a matching t-shirt that features the Nike logo. However, the word Noise takes the place of Nike on the tee.
Each embodying their own well-focused aesthetic with quality execution, WTAPS and Supreme create the following capsule to finish off 2009. The collection is led by a reversible varsity jacket, three graphic t-shirts and a pillow. Stateside the collection releases on December 29th while Japan will release following a few days later on January 2nd.
This Winter, Supreme and WTAPS have teamed up to produce a collection that includes a reversible melton wool/cotton varsity jacket in two colorways, three graphic T-shirts and a melton wool pillow in two colors.
Available in-store on December 29th. Available in Japan on January 2nd.
Previewed are two new designs from the Nike Sportswear footwear collection for Spring 2010. A sneaker which has garnered wide acclaim, the Air Maxim 1 receives further advanced treatment with the addition of Nike’s newly developed Torch technology. Both pairs feature white, black, and orange colorways which work quite well within the new platforms.
Continuing our coverage of Nike Sportswear’s Spring 2010 collection is a preview of a new colorway in the brand’s popular Air Max 90 Moire. The sneakers take on a seamless look with the Mark Smith-designed laser-cut ventilated uppers alongside a grey/white base, adorned by yellow and purple highlights. One of Nike Sportswear’s more well-received performance models, the Air Max 90 Moire will surely be seen in a variety of additional colorways next season.
A further look into the upcoming Nike Sportswear footwear collection is given a look here. Some different styles include an All Court Mid, a LunarLite Woven Chukka boot and a boat-shoe esque mid-cut model among other styles. Stay tuned for more details and potential collaborations in the pipeline.
With Hiroshi Fujiwara as the original collaborator on the Nike Sportswear Air Tennis Classic when it re-emerged a few seasons ago, several iterations of the simple tennis sneaker have come and gone. This latest version under the influence HF comes in a white/gold colorway. The minimalistic white upper featured in a slightly shiny leather makes way for gold foil accents on the heel and tongue. The shoe is part of an upcoming series of exclusive Greater China launches which will limit the shoe’s availability to China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The shoe is tentatively set for a release in January of 2010.
We bring you another Nike Spring 2010 preview. They will introduce the Air Max 90 Current Moire next season. The sneaker is based on the AM90 and features an entirely seamless upper. In terms of colors they used grey and green on the upper and acqua on the lining.
Debuting next year within Nike Sportswear’s 2010 Spring/Summer collection is an all new technical material known as Torch. The moisture and heat management system will provide increased breathability and comfort as we see the technology applied with its 3-layer approach applied to a familiar Nike Sportswear favorite, the Air Max 90 Current. Two basic colorways will kick things off in all-white and all-black uppers.
Designed in the same scheme as the fragment design Chuck Taylor’s of years past, we’re graced with yet another classic creation from Hiroshi Fujiwara and his creative collective fragment design. The shoes follow a simple navy blue and white color scheme with a tonal navy toe cap and embroidered fragment design logo. For those feeling this new colorway, the kicks look to drop on December 26th through DQM.
Stussy Japan drops a series of new goods as December hits its mid point. Featured in this latest assortment of Holiday product is a Scout M65 jacket, Xerox zip-down hoody, Brair plaid jacket, and a graphic crewneck sweater among others. All items are now available via select ZOZO store and Stussy web/chapter locations.
In a union of the (relatively old) and the new, the new Nike Sportswear Air Footscape Motion combines a familiar lifestyle model in the Air Footscape with an all-new contemporary “Motion” upper. Coming under the influence of Hiroshi Fujiwara as part of a Greater China exclusive collection which also includes an Air Tennis Classic, two models of the Flywire-infused Air Footscape Motion were created. The shoe’s most notable aspect is undoubtedly the upper. Featuring a durable to the touch material likened to Tyvek or ballistic nylon, the tonal Flywire elements offer a subtle but noticeable nod to Nike’s technological advances. The Hiroshi Fujiwara x Nike Sportswear Air Footscape Motion is tentatively set for a release next month.
Patta are concluding 2009 with a bang as they look to drop the following Nike Sportswear Air Max 1 TZ. The Tier Zero release features a hard-wearing woven canvas with ballistic nylon beneath. The shoe’s details also feature coated metal eyelets, a gum outsole and Patta logos. The Patta x Nike Sportswear Air Max 1 TZ will release at Patta’s new Precinct 5 spot on December 18th at 12:00 pm.
The “Hufquake” version of Nike Sportswear’s Air Max Current Huarache is finally releasing to select accounts. Following the recent launch of the DQM Bacon’s, this latest drop finds inspiration from one of the more popular design schemes/colorways of the past few years, designed by the folks at HUF. The kicks feature NSW’s hybrid platform, pairing hints of the classic Air Max 90 with the Current theme and Huarache details. Now available through select Nike Sportswear retailers worldwide, including atmos.
It seems like a black version of KAWS’ Dissected Companion in a lifesize 4′ version will be seeing a release soon. Much like previous companions this size, an enormous price tag can be expected to be attached to the giant sized toy, produced by Medicom Toy. A release is set for December 19th, 2009 through the OriginalFake flagship store in Tokyo.
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The theme of metallics continues on with CLOT in their end of the year collaboration with Levi’s. Earlier this year saw a series of metallic denim releases under the kzKLOT collection as this time around it includes Cooper Jeans and a Gold Denim Jacket. The pieces will release on December 18th, 2009 in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Both the jacket and the denim will retail for $3,820 HKD (approximately $492 USD).
December 14th will see the launch of yet another set of web exclusive’s from NEIGHBORHOOD. The brand’s C-CREW raglan will be making an appearance in both black/grey and grey/black colorways with simple NBHD branding on the front and “Technical Apparel” print on the back. Retailing for ¥8,400 ($94 USD), both will drop via the NEIGHBORHOOD webstore.
A further look into the upcoming fragment design x Nike Sportswear Terminator High “NOISE” is seen here. The Terminators will release concurrently with a simple NOISE Swoosh t-shirt. The product releases at the NSW Store in Tokyo on December 12th at 12:00 pm.
The Overkill x New Balance “Berlin Wall” Pack release has been announced today. The pack consists of 3 pairs of the New Balance 577 – a black one, a blue one and a red one. Each colorway is limited to 577 pairs worldwide and is sold separately for 124,90 €. The shoes come with a pair of printed insoles that show different motives of the Berlin Wall, a nice collabo hangtag, a special tongue label and a secret goodie. Overkill Berlin will release them on January 9th 2010. Other stores carrying the sneakers include Undefeated, Colette, Hanon, Sneakersnstuff, 24 Kilates and Wood Wood.
Today we can give you an early preview of two upcoming fragment design collaborations with Nike Sportswear. They worked on the Footscape Motion in two colorways and on the Zoom Tennis Classic in a white/gold colorway. Via honeyee and highsnobiety
London-based artist Ben Drury continues his partnership with Nike, this time developing another shoe with his name attached to it. Dubbed the “Silent Listener”, Drury’s latest design finds inspiration from the City of London, featuring an overall scheme implementing dark color tones, juxtaposed beautifully by the use of a vibrant blue. The “Silent Listener” Air Max 90 Current is slated to drop today, exclusively via Nike Sportswear 1948 in Paris. Only 125 pairs were produced for this design.
