SWIZZ BEATZ PREVIEWS NEW SHAQNOSIS COLORWAY

It only took one colorway to make the Reebok Shaqnosis a classic back in 1995, but it looks like we’ll be treated to more in 2013. Swizz Beatz recently took to Instagram to share an upcoming Black/Silver-Red pair.

ADIDAS CONDUCTOR HI “DEFENSE” LAUNCH PARTY WITH JIM JONES

adidas Originals has teamed up with ATMOS to kickoff the release of the adidas Conductor Hi “Defense” on Friday, November 30. The shoe, made popular by Patrick Ewing, pays homage to New York basketball with the Knicks’ orange and blue highlighting the black high top constructed of tough material and reflective branding. The launch event, hosted by DJ Prostyle, will be held at the ATMOS location in NYC and will feature a performance by Harlem’s own Jim Jones. Check out the flyer below for more details.Atmos NYC
203 W. 125th St
New York, NY 10027

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‘Designer Drugs’ by Jonathan Paul

Jonathan Paul, also known as Desire Obtain Cherish, recently debuted his series of resin casted acrylic sculptures depicting the ever evolving culture of “designer drugs.” The sculptures were inspired by mixing both the drug culture and some of today’s high-end “designer” brands like Hermés, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and YSL.Check out more from Jonathan Paul at his website.

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Ralph Lauren Launches Website Dedicated to Classic RL Vintage Pieces and Editorials

Showcasing the iconic designer’s much-publicized love of the West, Ralph Lauren has launched a brand new online boutique, RL Vintage. Offering a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from past collections and runway shows, the site presents a bevy of editorial content focusing on the history of each individual piece as well as a look back at classic Ralph Lauren signatures like the timeless Polo Bear. Due to be updated seasonally, the current collection is highlighted by the likes of hand-painted leather jackets, patternedwool coats, cowboy boots and more. Visit RL Vintage here

Nike Air Force 1: 30 Years of Force Popsicle Mold

During tinkering phases in the development of Nike‘s Lunarlon sole, designers from Nike Innovation Kitchen increased stability in the mold by freezing it. After adjusting their approach to this new form of sneaker technology, the end result indicated that experimentation from the Beaverton camp was a key part of their innovative creations. While availability at a retail level may not be slated, Nike has commemorated one of the brand’s more surprising yet important research landmarks by immortalizing the iconic Air Force 1 sole in Popsicle form.

Lomography 2012 “Gold” Cameras

Capping off a year of wonderful Lomography releases, these Gold Edition cameras return to the Lomo Shopjust in time for Christmas. On top of the Diana F+, Diana Mini and Fisheye No. 2 from last year, the team has also added their new 110 cameras to the Gold collection–the Fisheye Baby 110 and Diana Baby 110 have gone gold! We approve of the glitz, and Lomo has always been good as gold — it’s time to bling up that Christmas wishlist

atmos x New Balance 996 “FACE OFF 3”

Japanese retailer atmos has teamed up with New Balance for the third in their “Face Off” series of collaborative shoes, this time reconsidering New Balance’s ever-popular CM996 model. For this rendition of the shoe, atmos took advantage of various materials that change colors when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The result is a variable palate of colors that force the wearer to observe the dual nature of things. Always conceptually strong, the shoe’s form is completed by custom-designed graphics on the tongue and insoles. This collaboration also includes a T-shirt and sweatshirt, all of which are available on atmos’ web store

OriginalFake x Porter 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

Coming months after its initial preview seen here, OriginalFake has announced the release of its comprehensive capsule collection with accessory maker Porter. Employing a durable cotton-based exterior, each item features an all-over “X” print mimicking KAWS‘s ubiquitous “X” eyes. Supplying a vast price spectrum of accessories from ¥8,500 to ¥34,000 JPY (approximately $105 to $418 USD), art and fashion enthusiasts alike will rejoice in the offering which consists of a notebook cover, wallet cord, helmet bag, backpack and four wallet variations. And if their previous joint efforts are any indication, you’ll want to arrive early on the day of release.

Subcrew x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star

Converse teams up with Hong Kong-based Subcrew to produce a special brick-red Chuck Taylor All-Star. In addition to the white rubber outsole and the matching red eyelets threaded with round laces, Subcrew’s logo appears near the hi-top’s heel. Easily the most distinguishing feature of these hi-tops is the Common Projects-esque code stamped as “23 1 20 19 3 2012″ on the tongue as well as inside the upper of the shoe. Decrypted, the alphabetical code is interpreted as “We Are The Sub Crew 2012.” The launch of theshoes will be celebrated on November 26, with the shoes themselves hitting retail on November 30 at a cost of $1,100 HKD (approximately $142 USD). They can found at the Harbour City Converse Store, Dahood andUnity Pop-Up in Hong Kong, and at Unity in Macau

Guerrilla Fashion: The Story of Supreme

Fresh off The New York Times comes a story about Supreme that presents its cult standing in unequivocal terms. This lengthy piece describes the long lines and global fan base, limited runs, elitist skate sentiments and anarchic heritage of the 18-year-old New York brand, calling it a “company that plays hard to get.” It then sits down for a little tête-à-tête with “press-shy” founder James Jebbia, presenting a rare and insightful interview. Read the full article here.

“PUT your hands up, let’s go!” barked the gangly young man in the red varsity jacket, his sneakers planted atop a bike rack on Lafayette Street in SoHo, as he produced a wad of crumpled bills from his slumping jeans.

A crowd of hundreds of street kids flashing a dandy streak in their camo and their leopard print had been assembling like a slow-motion flash mob since the night before — ever since word trickled out that the 2012 spring-summer collection for Supreme, the cultish street-wear brand, was about to drop. In certain urban circles, a new Supreme line qualifies as an event, on par with a new iPhone. Fans camp out on folding chairs and sleeping bags.

The die-hards, however, can get restless, so to break the tension, the young man, adopting the role of hip-hop hype man, decided to “make it rain” — to use a strip-club parlance. As ASAP Rocky’s rap anthem “Peso” thumped from a car parked nearby, he sent bills fluttering over the whooping crowd before tumbling into a triumphant crowd surf

aNYthing Flagship Store Opening

NYC street label aNYthing proudly announces the opening of their new flagship store. Previously on Hester Street, aNYthing is now located at 103 Allen St.–just below Delancey Street at the southwest corner. All design and construction of the shop was undertaken by the aNYthing family to reflect their sensibility, using basic materials in a creative way. Although the move had been necessitated rather than voluntary, the team’s positive response recognized it as an opportunity for a fresh start. They believe all things happen for a reason and are more than pleased that things played out the way they did. They have now got some big projects and updates in the works, so stay tuned in the coming year

Patta 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

Patta has just taken the wraps off its new 2012 fall/winter collection. Consisting of quality cold weather basics such as sweatshirts, hoodies, outerwear and T-shirts, the collection features Patta’s bold and vibrant graphics. Highlights include the warm-looking varsity-style Burbank Jacket and the bold Big Dot T-shirt. In addition to the apparel offerings, the collection also includes headwear options ranging from snapbacks and five-panels to classic knit beanies. The first few pieces from the collection are set to drop December 1 at Patta’s brick and mortar locations and Patta’s online store with the rest of the collection following suit soon after.

A Bathing Ape x Porter 2012 Winter Collection

Japanese mainstays A Bathing Ape and Porter have aligned on this latest 2012 winter collection. Dominated by navy blue tones used throughout, a varying selection of pieces has been put forth, incorporating subtle hiking influences integrated into a backpack, drawstring bag, wallet and key chains. Adhering to a simple direction as always, the duo utilize imagery from both entities via an applique BAPE emblem and branded Porter labels of course. Reliable in construction as always and sure not to collect dust in stores, visit your closest BAPE store for additional information

Angelababy behind the scenes cover shoot for Dazed & Confused

Behind-the-scenes footage from the forthcoming release of the December issue of Dazed & Confusedshows Hong Kong starlet Angelbaby and Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti stepping in front of the camera for the cover shot. The black-and-white video from director CYCY Sanders shows both interacting with lively back-and-forth exchanges and styling handled by Formichetti himself. The December issue ofDazed & Confused will be at select retailers and print shops in the coming weeks.

FUCT SSDD 2012 Fall/Winter FUCT. CO Windbreaker

FUCT SSDD was created as a diffusion line for Erik Brunetti’s legendary FUCT streetwear label and as a modern tribute to classic American style. Rooted in timeless wardrobe staples rather than the subversive graphics and street-driven aesthetic of its parent label, SSDD’s foundations for Fall/Winter 2012 are found in authentic selvedge denim, military-grade chinos, thermals and flannels. Included among this season’s offerings is the label’s FUCT CO. Windbreaker, crafted from nylon and featuring vintage-inspired FUCTembroidery in bright yellow. Meanwhile, ribbed cuffs, a classic button-up closure, two front pockets, and a contrast pattern lining round out the details of this updated transitional classic.

Available in black, the FUCT SSDD 2012 Fall/Winter FUCT. CO Windbreaker is available now from ouronline store.

DQM x Vans 2012 Holiday Woven Era & Sk8-Hi

Taking a new approach to a couple of classic footwear mainstays, Vans and DQM have prepped a Holiday 2012 “Woven” release featuring the Era and Sk8-Hi. Featuring hand-woven black suede quarter panels, each pair offers additional rust-colored suede paneling throughout while both the high- and low-top designs see vulcanized gum rubber outsoles and solid white rubber foxing. Retailing for $100 USD and $150 USD, respectively, both the Era and Sk8-Hi will be available this Thursday, November 29 in-store and onlineexclusively from The Vans DQM General in SoHo.

Hurt You Bad Goes from Graffiti Blog to Print Magazine

Hurt You Bad, one of the premier authorities on graffiti in Britain, has successfully transitioned into the realm of print after establishing an online presence for several years. The entity, which has documented graffiti and its various artistic subsidiaries for over 10 years, released the first issue of their print magazine recently. Titled “Concealed Intentions,” this issue features work from the infamous SMART Crew, Will Tuck, Sean Vegezzi and many more. The magazine also documents the travels of several writers from around the world, all of which contribute to a cultural collage that depicts graffiti’s current state of affairs. The magazine is curated by an innately mysterious and diverse, necessarily ‘other,’ group of individuals, which will certainly make for an interesting artistic stimulus.

Stevin Gold x Mister 2012 Fall/Winter Snake Sleeve T-Shirts

Aligning with Stevin Gold‘s affinity for curating accessible and well-crafted luxury streetwear goods, Bay-area based Mister has released a duo of “Snake Sleeve” T-Shirts for Fall/Winter 2012. As the title implies, each of the monochromatic tees are mocked up with screened snake print along both sleeves in tonal layering. A customary Mister embroidery patch resides along the lower hem rounding out the collaborative T-shirts.

The tees are now available alongside the comprehensive Stevin Gold x Mister collection through our online store here.

Kith x Golden Bear 2012 Fall/Winter Outerwear Collection

Advancing menswear’s 2012 fixation with varsity/baseball jackets, footwear boutique Kith realigns with sportswear purveyor Golden Bear to continue their collaborative Outerwear Collection. Following the release of a Harris Tweed rendition earlier in the month, Ronnie Fieg blends his seemingly limitless design aptitude with Golden Bear’s quality production to offer two Varsity and two Baseball jackets. The Varsities – available in tonal black and teal/cream – include an exterior boasting premium leather sleeves, a wool body, and “Just Us” embroidered on the letterman “K” at the chest. Separately, each Baseball jacket is built with a cotton body for lightweight comfort and shoulder paneling made with premium leather. Both silhouettes come with a quilted liner, a snap-button closure, front pockets, an internal compartment, and cuffs with a leather section to avoid fraying. Each Varsity Jacket will retail for $350 USD with the Coaches Jackets releasing for $265 USD at both Kith NYC locations this Wednesday, with the Kith online shop currently stocked

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