Source: Shop All – Aimé Leon Dore Aime Leon Dore was established in 2014 by Teddy Santis. I needed to write that first sentence because as involved as I am in the scene, if it weren’t for Kith, I’d have no idea that these simply constructed garments based on the gear I wore or wanted…
100% authentic brand new in the original box is the NMD_ R1 in black featuring Boost cushion. This version featuring a reflective 3M on the three stripes is eye catching.
Source: http://www.cbpublish.com/vinceallen/2016/09/15/vince-allen-creativity-from-the-vince-allen-project-vol-1/ Memphis is known for Justin Timberlake and Elvis primarily. It should be known as the home of rock and the home of the Blues, because it is, but that’s a different story and it’s one that finally gets a new chapter. Vince Allen is a 15 year old guitar player from Memphis. His influence…
Source: Projects I very rarely use my Twitter the correct way. I don’t scroll on my timeline, I simply share my posts out from my site to Twitter. I don’t DM people, I don’t ask for anything or try to reach out unless I really want or need something in particular. What I do however…
New signs of a slowdown in high-end spending are emerging as two luxury leaders — Hermes and Richemont — forecast slower sales or smaller profits. Source: Luxury stocks slump amid growing signs of spending slowdown Tod’s SpA is adjusting after a huge slow down: http://footwearnews.com/2016/business/earnings/tods-first-half-new-strategy-shoes-257107/ It’s not just Tod’s. Tod’s has even gone the route of adding…
The survey said the brand had a larger percentage of shoppers making at least $50,000 a year. Source: Report: Under Armour’s Shoppers Have Higher Income | Footwear News This report from FN is stating the obvious and I think the blurred setting for the Curry Lux is explaining why this title is so damn obvious….
Following Kith’s first fashion show, the New York lifestyle brand releases its latest collaboration, this time with Japanese streetwear pioneer A Bathing Ape. The centerpiece of this collection is a duo of two very special Bapestas, both of which have received a completely new execution thanks to Kith-founder Ronnie Fieg. For the first time in history,…
Sign up for UA Sportwear updates. Be the first to explore modern american sportswear and functional streetwear from the mind of designer Tim Coppens. Source: UAS Modern American Sportswear | US I don’t often say I’m wrong, but I’ve been giving UA hell in the last few weeks. The stock has dropped, and I stated…
Hearst and Verizon have come to an agreement to purchase Complex Media, the digital media brand founded by Marc Ecko in 2002. Source: Verizon And Hearst Team Up to Buy Complex Media | Media – AdAge You may be sensing a theme here. I shared this post a few days ago: http://www.arch-usa.com/insider-ties-what-is-hypebeast-and-how-did-it-get-to-an-ipo-racked/ When you read it,…
Source: FRYE | Kane Runner – Fatigue When I do a Dope S–t, that doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m running out and picking up the product right away. What I’m trying to do is diversify your style by introducing you to something that may fit your wardrobe and will also standout from the usual suspects….
The industry is finally seeing a handful of brands legitimately challenge Nike’s supremacy. Source: Why Intense Sneaker Market Competition Is Paying Off for Foot Locker | Footwear News I love it when I what I see verification of my words. The only reason I’m sharing this is because it completely supports number 10 in my…
Adding to an already impressive 2016 Rookie Class, adidas Basketball welcomes eight new members to the hoops family. Thon Maker of the Milwaukie Bucks, Taurean Prince of the Atlanta Hawks, Wade Baldwin Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : The Next Wave Is Here: adidas Adds Eight to 2016 Rookie Class I may be wrong, but…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : PODCAST: WNBA star Candace Parker joins adidas Group’s Mark King “The biggest thing is your mindset and just how you handle failures and obstacles and things that are thrown your way – whether it be something major like an injury or whether it be something as minor as having an…
We offer wear-test insights from 15 of the latest and greatest cushioned training shoes. Source: 2016 Fall Road Running Shoe Buyer’s Guide I may have taken a shot at Asics’ stock this past week, but in the running world is where Asics’ still gets it right. Their DynaFlyte is the number running shoe released for…
I always do the Should You Buy To Flip, posts. This morning I realized something interesting about a shoe that initially had a very bad online response. The Air Jordan 31 Banned was released at the same time as the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Banned. The complaints were the standard, “Jordan Brand is…
It’s not just a sneaker blog Source: What Is Hypebeast and How Did It Get to an IPO? – Racked Yesterday I dropped this video: The reason I decided to drop this video because I realized that I’ve been hustling backwards and so have most of us in the sneaker culture. 12 years ago I…
The WNBA Post Season is almost here. Who knew this? This is one of those instances where I actually side with the marketing ability of Nike against another company on a public forum. In this type of op-ed post, I have to note that I won’t go in depth and break down everything I think…
In the wake of the widely-slated YEEZY Season 4 show, we take a look at whether Kanye West is guilty of exploitation and sadism. Source: YEEZY Season 4: Is Kanye West Exploitative? | Highsnobiety An alternative to the Kanye Lovefest that is found in the sneaker community. This is not business related, but it is…
This Wednesday, 1 day after our inaugural fashion show KITHLAND, we are proud to announce the opening of the latest Kith shop. This new storefront is located inside the Bergdorf Goodman’s Men’s Store on the Third Floor of the legendary Fifth Avenue flagship. This exciting new shop, designed in partnership with avant-garde architectural agency Snarkitecture,…
Today the NFL and Nike unveiled Color Rush uniforms for all 32 NFL clubs. Participating teams will take the field wearing special Nike Color Rush uniforms exclusively on Thursday Night Football in 2016. Source: Nike and NFL Light Up Thursday Night Football Do you see that AAM at the end of the title? I added…
Source: https://www.nike.com/snkrs/thread/3bf50578ec26cc9de57f7086542da8ba93ec7637 One thing that will wake up the sneaker community consistently is the potential to pick up a pair of any Oregon x Jordan collab. Here are a few pic for your Monday morning and if you got the paper to pull the trigger, there is a link also (For the Keychains, lol). No more…
Mobile sneaker resell app GOAT has raised $5 million in funding thanks to Matrix Partners. Source: Sneaker Resale App GOAT Announces $5 Million In Funding | Footwear News There is one thing that bothers me about the current sneaker community. That one thing is that the sneaker community is copying Hip-Hop and that’s not a…
