Caliroots take stock in the latest from streetwear OG Russ Karablin and his brand SSUR. “Russ started SSUR (Russ backwards) in New York, early 90s, when he also did most graphics for legendary new york brand Supreme. Now over 15 years later he is still going strong and this delivery is no different.” Our favourites are the ones they’d make you turn inside out at school.
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Here we preview one of the shoes designed by Taz Arnold set to release this July. The “Double FF’$” feature one of three prints created by Ti$A for the footwear collection to be produced by Stampd’. As you might know by now, Taz Arnold is a fan of classic monogram prints. Last year he remixed with Phenomenon the MCM pattern. On these sneakers you now find an interpretation of the classic Fendi monogram.
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STS goes off at Mel D. Cole’s release party with Etnies and LTD Mag. Props to Tone for getting such raw footage. Make sure to head over to Mel’s Blog on HighSnobiety to check out official pics from the event.
Barneys locks down a new grey and beige neoprene “sock” mid-top sneaker from Lanvin’s Spring / Summer 2010 offering. Cut out leather detailing runs along the foot with brown trimming. Definitely something different. Purchase them on Barneys online shop.
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Ateliers Arthur is a new shoe collection reflecting a passion for design, innovation, and versatility. Their one rule is “designing shoes that will enhance your lifestyle.” Seen here is the Ourasi high top. Offered in four colours for Fall 2010 – autumn, black, gargoyle, and taupe, the sneaker blends numerous influences for a distinctive look.
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The Nike Air Max 1 comes in the iD studio all grey colourway, entitled “Try On”. The sneaker will be released in very limited quantities at 21 Mercer on February 17th.
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The Generic Man continues to impress with their Spring / Summer 2010 collection with new renditions of our favourite styles. The Academy Hi, Academy Lo, Chuckman, Sportsman Hi, Sportsman Lo, and Shore all return in a mix of Spring friendly materials including light canvas, perf. leather, perf. suede and a few solid leather make-ups. As we’ve come to expect, the collection is defined by quality construction and clean, simple, refined lines. Watch for these at The Generic Man stockists shortly.
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Play Cloths has collaborated with G-Shock as part of their Spring 2010 Collection. The brand created by The Clipse has certainly been making big moves with their collection, which unlike so many other lines out there comes well priced and with solid pieces. The G-Shock watch comes in a red colourway with a stripe design on the straps. The screen and dial come in matching red and the dial features a small Play Cloths logo on top. Look out for a release March 2010 at better retailers, including Wellgosh.
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HVW8 Art & Design Gallery, Union LA and Frolab present the Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments Exhibition.
“Photographer, filmmaker, visionist Cognito showcases rare performance and behind-the-scenes images captured during the two year journey of making and supporting the June 2009 release of “The Ecstatic” (Downtown Records.) This special one-week exhibition features candid photographs of Mos Def, including images from visits to the Cape of Great Hope,South Africa, performing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and a powerful series of US Summer Tour “end-of-the-night posse shots” featuring such artists as Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, and even a surprise guest appearance by the legendary Shuggie Otis. Cognito has also immortalized Mos Def in bright moments from “The Ecstatic” studio sessions with producers Madlib, OH NO,Preservation & Georgia Anne Muldrow. The photographs in this exhibit, soon to be published in book format, are offered by Mos Def to his family, friends and fans in order to share the many “ecstatic moments” he experiences while creating, recording, traveling and performing around the world.”
For the one week exhibition, which runs from January 30th until February 6th, Mos Def also teamed up with Union LA on a special commemorative t-shirt. The tee was released in store and is also available in their online store.
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
Los Angeles CA,
90036
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For a third time, UNDFTD and Converse have collaborated on their third Poorman Weapon shoe. This installment will be available in a navy nylon with orange lining and features removable velcro logos and the UNDFTD logo on the midsole. The sneaker comes packaged with matching MA-1 Flight Jacket and Flight Helmet Bag and will be available on January 29, 2010. You can also read a Q&A with UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz and Converse’s Ian Ginoza about the project here.
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