I’m just going to say it and I’ll deal with the backlash later. The Nike Hyperdunk is overrated. They tried to create the original McFly’s, and because of Universal Studio’s copyright laws, the closest they could get was a Back to the Future style logo on the storefront of UNDFTD and (Colorado’s Cordillera Lodge and Spa’s biggest fan) Kobe Bryant showing up in a Delorean. Close, but not close enough. If the Hyperdrunk was a worthy reincarnation, sneakerhead Mark Kurath wouldn’t have saved up, hired a professional, custom shoe maker and shelled out $4k for his very own handmade Marty McFly’s. You might think you’re a sneakerhead. But Mark Kurath with over 500 pairs is a sneakerhead. His dedication to his collection makes all others look like they troll the bargain bins at the Nike Factory Outlet. Read the entire story behind the Nike Marty McFly at SneakerFreaker.
I was going to start this post with a joke about Grey’s Anatomy, but I’ve just realized I’ve already used the words: joke and Grey’s Anatomy in the same sentence, so my job here is done. After a friend of mine got me into it - my sock game, is getting ill. It’s a strange thing to say. But I really like socks. So much so, I’m in the midst of writing an article about my collection. Look out for it. The ones above are a concept from designer Anton Repponen.
New kicks for the new season, from the lady whose last name nobody can pronounce. I was checking these out at AR on Greenwich the other day and it occured to me that in only 11 years creating her own men’s collection, Ann Demeulemeester now competes with Lanvin, Dior, LV and Pierre Hardy in the upscale sneaker market. No easy feat. Good on her. Ah, moccasins, you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Points for making them into boots, though. For your sake and mine, I won’t divulge the price. On a side note, she has a really nice collection of scarves (that are all on sale now). Available here.
In another move by Marc Jacobs to bring Louis Vuitton to the mainstream, the already successful second round collaboration between LV and Stephen Sprouse, is set to release this limited edition (3 total. Yes, 3) skateboard and carrying case. All this to say, you’re priming yourself to get jacked at the skatepark for the case, and cry after your first tailslide. Available only at LV’s SoHo location on Greene starting on Thursday, they will retail for $8,250 each. If you’re in the area, be sure to check out the store, wrapped in spray painted neon graffiti vinyl and a window displayed, 6-foot neon light installation in Sprouse’s Rose motif.
The Justice Genesis House is the brainchild of the architects at Planda using the graphic style from Justice’s “Cross” album as inspiration. Pictures after the jump.
We know we’re late on this. Really late. But we just got ours. In this age of user generated content, Ray-Ban has decided to join in the party with their DIY shades with this blank pair of Wayfarers that come equipped with markers for which to customize your one of a kind set.
Not too long ago we brought you the Lenovo Dual Screen Laptop, which offered a new take on an old problem; multitasking, and this past week, HP have unveiled their newest concept laptop, the HP ‘Firefly’ which takes that same idea of a dual-monitor and goes south. Literally.
Of the laptop’s features - which it boasts an impressive array - the most recogniseable being the 800×480 res, 4.3-inch LCD which allows the user to drag any window or application into it. The most unconventional being that the trackpad has been positioned to the right of the keyboard to offer maximum ease of use when gaming. Glad to see they’re prioritising well.
I strongly dislike TMZ. For a lot of reasons, the first one being their show on Fox featuring please-discover-me-actors posing as employees and secondly, the stumpy Harvey Levin, clutching his water bottle in the hopes of corporate sponsorship a la American Idol’s Coca-Cola branded cups. If you need another reason, it’s the 10-year-old, bi-curious voice of the cameraboy in the video above. This video was sent into us and we’re posting it because its news - Kanye West confirming his Louis Vuitton collaboration for a shoe will drop in June. On one hand, I like this cameraman because he got him to divulge this information. On the other, I hate myself for having watched it. Twice.
A more detailed picture of the shoes after the jump.
Here’s something different, as Microsoft continue their assault on the ever growing and ubiquitious Apple empire, they are preparing to step up their “I’m a PC” campaign with a clothing line dubbed ‘Softwear’ (Software).
Designed mostly by the same agency which cultivated the “I’m a PC” ads, the computer giants also enlisted Common to dabble with some of the designs which will be made available in select retailers soon.
Everybody could use a little James Bond influence in their life. But you likely don’t have a nice looking girl, the DBS, the custom tailored Tom Ford suits…all right, I’ll stop making you feel bad about your life and cubicle. But for a couple of bucks, you can have your very own Bond-like gadget in your pocket with the EOD Robotics - Pocket Grappling Hook and Micro Pocket Grappling Hook. In the event you spot your ex-girlfriend with a New England Patriot, unscrew the base of the grappling hook, thread the rope, screw in the three tiny spikes, recap it, and swing the hook toward a ceiling beam to make your great escape. Made from aluminum and stainless steel, it can support up to 350 lbs.
I was checking these out at OAK a few days ago and when I grabbed them, I couldn’t believe these were Timberland’s. They’ve come a long way since staring in every hip-hop video in the 90’s! By far the nicest Timbo’s I’ve ever seen. It’s a a sturdy brown leather boot with leather laces and 2 silver eyelets at top, back leather tab detail. padded interior stitched in at back top and at tongue. With a leather covered EVA footbed, molded leather midsole, scratched leather outsole with a rubber insert at heel strike. My whole mouth just filled with saliva. Check out the entire collection. Available here.
It was bound to happen, the first man bag post of the new year. Although, Jil Sander refers to this man purse as a ‘holdall’. Which is a variation of Seinfeld’s “European Carryall”. Whatever makes you feel better about it, I suppose. This one comes in light grey canvas with red leather detail on the base and sides and adjustable blue leather straps with metal buckles. The main compartment has a sturdy metal zip fastening with blue leather zip pull and a large internal zip pocket. Available here.
Let me break this down for you. It’s a REMIX of the REMIX, featuring the lyrics of the REMIX, a select few artists of the REMIX but REMIXED over the ORIGINAL track. So, it doesn’t sound all that different, but still worth a free download. Available here.
The Romantica playful lamp collection by ATL Lucialternative offers more than just light, the lamp has a playful Italian message carved into the Plexiglas – “And with this light you can do nothing else but kiss me.” We’re going to cop one for the office that says “Limited Hype” in Italian. Carino! (Thank you Google translate).
Tue, Jan 6, 2009 by JL
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