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Nike SB Dunk High “Statue of Liberty”

Arguably the best 2011 release from Nike SB thus far, its “Statue of Liberty” Dunk High begins to hit accounts stateside. Aside from a nice leather colorway, the most hyped element of the sneaker is its ability to shed an outer layer of paint, leaving an old oxidized finish that mimics that of New York’s iconic landmark. The shoes are now hitting select Nike SB accounts as a quickstrike so check with your local spot for availability. A look at the kicks in action is offered here.
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Air Jordan VII White/Orion Blue

March 2011 welcomes a new colorway in the Air Jordan VII. A new take on the classic, the shoes feature an all-new color scheme with white leather uppers and Orion Blue/infrared highlights alongside with black outsoles. A release is set for March 26, with retail set at $150 USD through select Jordan Brand accounts.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply Backpack

The more casual eponymous Marc by Marc Jacobs takes a more technical route in the design of their Standard Supply Backpack. The bag’s visual design features a strong contrast of cream and black colors with two large black blocks representing fastening points for the Velcro straps. Aside from that, the bag features an easy-to-open top with a large horizontal back pocket. Available now at SSENSE.

?uestlove x Nike Sportswear Release Party Video

Having recently released his latest Nike Sportswear Dunk collaboration, The Roots’s ?uestlove shares his thoughts regarding the project. The event originally took place on March 4 at Nike Sportswear Mercer. The collection features three separate Dunk models with ?uestlove’s own insights into what the Dunk means to him and its versatility being worn both brand new and fresh out of the box. The first five people also get a nice gesture on behalf of ?uestlove with their shoes on the artist himself.
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Levi Maestro Red Infinity Piece

Following the release of two prior editions, Levi Maestro teams up with Los Angeles-based jeweler Shayan Afshar for a third colorway in his Infinity Piece. Clean and elegant, the accessory is highlighted by its lack of actual functionality, serving more of a reminder that time is infinite. Pre-orders for this red version will begin on March 15, 2011 through Levimaestro.com.

Bodega x Greg Lamarche “Pop-Up Shop” @ The Fourth Wall Project

Artist and designer Greg Lamarche teams up with both Bodega and The Fourth Wall Project for a week-long pop-up shop and exhibition. A retrospect showing of his past decade of work, Lamarche’s art will also be available in merchandise form via T-shirts, prints, posters, skatedecks and drawings among other pieces. Some of Lamarche’s own private collection of T-shirts done with the likes of The Seventh Letter, Quiksilver and Zoo York will be available for sale. Finally to tie everything together, both a print and limited edition tee with Lamarche and Bodega will be released alongside a photo show of early ’90s Boston area graffiti. The opening reception takes place on Friday, March 11 between 7 and 10 p.m. The show will conclude on March 18.

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The Fourth Wall Project
132 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA
United States

Odd Future: The Billboard Cover Story

Respected music source Billboard recently put out an article about the rapid rise of Los Angeles-based collective Odd Future. Aside from receiving high praise amongst hip-hop’s elite, the multifaceted crew is now anchored as one of the top acts of 2011 with sell-out shows and a constant stream of social media buzz. Offered below is an except of the article:

Tyler, a skinny 19-year-old with a booming voice and a slightly gapped overbite, sits cross-legged on an unmade bed sheet in a Philadelphia hotel room. Over a tray of cinnamon sticks and a half-closed MacBook he gushes about his dreams (winning a Grammy Award) and heroes (Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes).
For hours Tyler remains tethered to one spot on the bed, yet he seems to be moving constantly. His imagination travels as he pretends to be a secret agent, or that the room’s furniture is slowly coming to life. He shows off a sketchbook filled with his brightly colored marker drawings of doughnuts and cats, ideas for clothing designs and chicken-scratch poetry. Flipping to a portrait of a seemingly jolly, fat-faced man he pauses.
“That’s a serial killer,” he says. “That’s Tom, he’s crazy. He looks nice, but that’s how they usually are.”
Tyler himself is proof that first impressions are unreliable. The bright-eyed and buzzing teen is also rap’s most buzzed-about new star — and quite possibly an emerging threat to both decency-minded parent groups and the major-label infrastructure.
Known to fans as Tyler, the Creator (the superfluous comma is intentional), he’s the founder of and de facto spokesman for Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, a Los Angeles-based collective of rappers, producers, skateboarders, filmmakers, designers and general miscreants, all in their late teens and early 20s. The 11 members on the recording side specialize in splattering today’s adolescent experience onto tape. With that comes rebelliousness, profanity, intense insecurity, dense sarcasm, bizarre non sequiturs and a heartfelt honesty.
Earlier that night in Philadelphia, at a sweatbox known as the Barbary, Odd Future performed to a crowd of 300 kids. There was a full-scale punk energy level on both ends, complete with stage dives and fans screaming their lyrics — “Fuck the fame and all the hype, G/I just want to know if my father would ever like me” — and vulgar catchphrases — “Kill people! Burn shit! Fuck school!” — by heart. Many were wearing homemade OFWGKTA shirts.
When Tyler released his self-produced debut album, “Bastard,” on his website in late 2009, it was mostly downloaded by friends and users of the message board of popular street fashion blog Hypebeast. Tyler reached out to a few of the bigger hip-hop blogs to post the tape and received little to no response. But after about six months, Odd Future awareness began to snowball, thanks to more free albums and a couple of unforgettably masochistic music videos for Tyler’s “French,” and then-16-year-old Earl Sweatshirt’s drug binge fantasy “Earl.” By the summer of 2010, Tumblr posts and Twitter retweets begot attention from media outlets like Pitchfork and the Fader. Public co-signs from Kanye West and Soulja Boy followed.

The piece in its entirety is offered here.

Nike Blazer Mid AB Canvas

In a follow-up on the SOPHNET. version from last month, Nike has just released the Blazer Mid AB in an updated canvas style. With a contrasting rubber toe cap and sole, the sneaker also features the side zipper and comes in both a navy/white and a white/black colorway. The Blazer Mid AB Canvas is available now through select Nike retailers worldwide.

Y-3 London Flagship Store

This is turning out to be quite a big year for Y-3 so far. In celebration of their 10-year collaboration, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto have announced the release of several limited edition sneaker styles set to launch this summer and Y-3 has also released an anniversary collection for Spring/Summer 2011. In addition, the label is also opening a brand new flagship store on Conduit Street in London with a party and cocktail reception planned for tonight. With a sleek, modern design, the store will be selling the full Spring/Summer 2011 collection including menswear, womenswear and accessories.

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Woolrich Woolen Mills 2011 Fall/Winter Brogue Boot

Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come from Woolrich Woolen Mills for Fall/Winter 2011. Designed by Mark McNairy, this brogue boot (which was shown during a recent press day held at the brand’s showroom) features a rich, high-quality chocolate brown leather on the quarter with a wingtip design on the toe and a contrast grey detailing over the vamp. Stay tuned for more pieces from the collection in the coming months.

izzue x Dr. Martens 10-Hole Boot

For Spring/Summer 2011, Dr. Martens has designed this boot exclusively for Hong Kong-based retailer izzue. The 10-hole boot has a rock and roll edge that’s hard to ignore with a buckle attachment featuring silver stud details and an all-black leather upper. Switching the iconic Dr. Martens yellow stitching with one in izzue’s signature green, the boot will be available for purchase starting March 17 through select izzue locations.
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Shop UG109-112
The ONE100, Nathan Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong
Tel: 2677-0175

nonnative DWELLER TRAINER

For Spring/Summer 2011, nonnative releases another footwear model as part of its “The Bluffer’s Code” collection. Featuring a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX canvas upper in three different plaid colorways, the Dweller Trainer has a contrasting white rubber outsole and white laces. Available now through select retailers including vendor.
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visvim x SOPHNET. MOCCASIN MID VD

In a joint venture, visvim has teamed up with SOPHNET. to release this MOCCASIN MID VD style for Spring/Summer 2011. This moccasin/boat shoe hybrid combines a rubber sole with a brown leather upper that also includes leather laces, a pull tab on the heel and minimal branding on the tongue. Available soon through select retail outlets.
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HUgE: Burberry Prorsum 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook

In a feature showcasing a variety of various looks from the current season, HUgE magazine highlights some of the key pieces from the Burberry Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Playing with a mix of styles and taking advantage of the dark aesthetic, the spread features items ranging from the brand’s signature trench coat in a khaki tone to the tough-as-nails leather jackets and pants that have been all the rage this season.

HUF 2011 Spring/Summer Collection Lookbook

Despite the unfortunate news that HUF will be closing its original San Francisco doors, the brand and retailer will maintain its Los Angeles space. Beyond that, for the brand’s clothing offerings it’s business as usual as we unveil its 2011 spring/summer collection. Comprised of simple staples, a small batch of graphic tees are complimented by your usual array of casual styles such as windbreakers, knits and caps.

visvim GRIZZLY BOOT MID-FOLK

visvim’s robust and hard-wearing GRIZZLY BOOT MID-FOLK makes another return as we take a look into a tan and blue colorway. Comprised of several overlays, the high-cut boots feature a noticeable moccasin toe box with an interesting contrast due to the colors used. The boots are available now at one of visvim’s most recent stockists, Tres Bien Shop.

Dickies x Converse Chuck Taylor AS Classic Boot Hi

Dickies and Converse’s footwear arrangement once again surfaces with an upcoming revamping of the Chuck Taylor All Star. The Chuck Taylor AS Classic Boot Hi takes on some direct work boot inspirations with a moc-toe upper with Dickies’s penchant for durability thanks to hard-wearing canvas. Two colors are available with metal eyelets and work boot lacing.

Yuketen Boat Shoe Orange Leather

Yuketen’s dedication to high quality, hand-sewn footwear has definitely not gone unnoticed as the brand continues to attract a wealth of new fans. The quintessential boat shoe from Yuketen is arguably as good as it gets in regards to materials and construction as the brand offers a bright orange version. Available now at Tres Bien Shop.

Nike Air Max 2011 “Junk Art”

As a brand, Nike’s representation has gone far beyond its primary role as a sportswear brand. As a cultural driver as well as being an iconic brand, we’ve seen many instances where people have gone on to reappropriate Nike in an artistic form. Case in point is the work of Gabriel Dishaw of Indianapolis, Indiana who recreates the Air Max 2011 in an archaic technological style which embodies old computer parts and even a 747 airplane oxygen mask. The 90-hour project also includes some considered design elements including a a Nike+ USB port.

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Nike Air Griffey Max II White/Grey/Orange

Having already confirmed the return of the Air Griffey Max II in its original form, 2011 unveils a new colorway of the classic cross trainer famous by Ken Griffey Jr.’s endorsement in 1997. A bit more colorful than past colorways, the shoes feature a mostly white base with light grey accents and vibrant orange, along with signature carbon fiber accents. A release is slated for April 8, 2011 at select Nike retailers, including Foot Locker.

Nike Air Foamposite One Pewter/Black

Originally spotted back in December, the pewter/black colorway in Nike’s heralded Air Foamposite One sees a release this month. The shoes feature a two-tone colorway like past releases with icy clear outsoles and all of the details you’d expect, including Penny Hardaway’s logo hit on the heels. Retail is set at $200 USD with availability come March 19 through finer Nike retail accounts, including Wish.