Fresh off the announcement of being named a finalist of the 2019 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund (photo credit Charlie Giannetti) Collection Bio: A few months ago, Reese Cooper started inviting friends to his Los Angeles factory for impromptu “Arts and Crafts Days”where they could gather and experiment with screen printing and garment dyeing on old clothes and samples. It…
Source: adidas X Marvel Launch Donovan Mitchell’s First Signature Shoe Source: Giannis and the Making of the Air Zoom Freak 1 Clyde vs Kareem, Jordan vs Ewing, Shaq vs Penny, D Rose vs LeBron, Giannis vs Donovan… these match-ups look like a new version of the NBA Jams video game where the two-on-two competition consists…
Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates A few weeks ago I discussed why traditional retail needs to be wary of brands. I stated: Underpaid and overworked are the tenets of retail. This leads to higher turnover. Brand stores pay more than traditional retail. This almost always means that…
Source: NEW BALANCE LAUNCHES A PREMIUM 3D PRINTING PLATFORM There has to be a careful approach when discussing 3D. Brands tend to use the label of 3D when discussing scanning options for fit. This is not what New Balance has done in this instance. A discussion on 3D fit would make New Balance first in…
Emerging streetwear brand Keiser Clark (@keiserclark) has exclusively launched their AW19 collection on designer fashion destination Forward by Elise Walker. Since launching late yesterday, several items have already sold out and will be quickly restocked. This first season for the label quickly exploded over the last six months with an impressive amount of cosigns from high wattage style stars from across the sports,…
Stephen Green (https://twitter.com/PDXStephenG) is the Founder of Pitch Black and one of the top minds in the investment and venture capital community. His Ted Talk is must see tv and his insight into all things Portland is expanding beyond the Northwest to every state because of his passion for helping entrepreneurs. This morning as StockX…
June 25, 2019: Matthew Walters posted images on LinkedIn Source: https://coddi.co/ In 2007 my first shipment of shoes arrived. 1200 pair of basketball shoes. The original payment was right around 18,000 dollars. My business partner was an asshole and tried to have the shoes delivered to Portland because his name was on the original order,…
ASICS Corporation has introduced an automated shoe production system using industrial robots for lifestyle shoes at Sanin ASICS Industry Corporation (SAI), ASICS’ only shoe production base in Japan. Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates This post is merely an introduction to a solution by ASICS for production. I…
Source: Stephen Curry and Under Armour Debut Range Unlimited Golf Collection in Shenzhen, China Wipeout led to American Ninja Warrior which led to the Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix which has led to Steph Curry’s ‘Holey Moley‘? Okay run that back with video: Alright, I just dug myself a hole in this post, which is…
Links mentioned in this video: A picture of my Amazon Sales from Oct. 2011- Feb. 2013: http://www.arch-usa.com/wp-content/up… Buy my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon & StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail: https://amzn.to/2N3PMjT Shaq wants to buy Reebok: https://arch-usa.com/shaq-is-eyeing-r… StockX is the most revolutionary e-commerce platform created in the last ten years. As incredible as…
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is nostalgic for Reebok’s heyday in the ’90s, when he had an endorsement deal with the brand. “I want to bring them back,” he says. Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Reebok Source: Shaquille O’Neal says he wants to buy Reebok It’s not exactly Shaq alone as he wouldn’t have the…
Gorecki shares his inspiration behind his recent collaboration with Reebok and advice for those looking to make an unexpected move in their career. Source: How Jimmy Gorecki Went From Professional Skateboarder To Successful Streetwear Designer I’ve written over 7 posts on No.One since I discovered the brand in late 2017. I attempt to spend time…
Nike has created a lot of printed Foamposites. Many of the models have not sold well, but others like the Supreme Foams are coveted. This Floral model looks a lot like the flowers used on CNY series Jordans and the addition of a Swoosh dubraes makes this an eye catching version of the classic Penny…
The Night Ops 180 arrived in a special Night Vision pack of classic running shoes from Nike Sportswear. The colorway suggests the grainy lime green and black graphic seen through night vision goggles worn by special forces teams. The shoe features a nylon mesh and nubuck upper with hits of Volt in the Nike Air…
The Paint Splatter Air Max 97 is one of the best looking models to release. The artistic take on the classic running silhouette features premium suede with Pollack styled paint drop around the mudguard and tongue patch. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Max+97+Premium+312834-102&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=am97paint&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
Released in 2017 this “wheat” version of the Air Max 1 features a rough suede and the classic AM1 elements. The shoe doesn’t have perforations and is built for colder weather. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Max+1+Premium+875844-203&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=am1flax&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
There are certain colorways that aren’t meant to pop and stand out. They are made to be subtle and cool. I call that grown man ‘ish’. This Vintage Coral colorway is a smooth suede classic fit for casual Friday or date night. Paired with denim and nice button up shirt you can almost get away…
The 2019 Valentine’s Day drop included a satin covered version of the classic Air Force 1 in GS sizing. The shoe features an embroidered classic Nike logo with a heart over the “I”. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Force+1+VDAY+GS+BQ6980-600+Bleached+Coral%2FBlack-White&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=vdayaf1&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
The StockX commercial below originally launched in November of 2018. The spot doesn’t feature any famous people. The commercial does include a lot of famous kicks; which makes it appear that the ad is targeted to ‘sneakerheads’ but with the shifting nature of the consumption of media by young people and the fact that the…
Source: Cops and Kids sneaker meetup bridges the gap through a common interest (photos from SILIVE) Less than a week ago in Memphis we had a U.S. Marshall kill a 20 year old man. That sentence is written to make a clear statement, the black community has unwritten rules about cops. Don’t talk to them,…
Gateway to ASICS Company Information, Investor Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Press Releases, Career and Recruitment and more. Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates While it’s really difficult to write and gain a response from every brand to confirm that ASICS is the first company to create…
This week I didn’t write on the site as much because I did a basketball camp with my daughter. That doesn’t mean I don’t have an Insider Ties topic. The biggest basketball story (outside of the ongoing tariffs war) is, of course, the NBA Finals. The Raptors defeated a wounded Warriors squad and Kawhi completed…
