Storytelling. That’s why this shoe is on the list. It is also one of the sentimental favorites for me. Dr. J. was one of my favorite players. When I had a chance to go to Harlem this year I made sure I also got to Rucker Park. I drew incredible posters of Dr. J. As…
adidas has Consortium and the number of collabs flowing through that division very rarely reach the regular sneaker buying public. They are always limited and usually go straight to the kids with the fastest bots or the best connects. If you’ve been following this site for at least a year, you know that I said…
In my recent e-book release I discussed how third party platforms had a natural transition into brick and mortar especially with GOAT acquiring Flight Club. The plan is being placed into motion via a pop-up, and as I said in the book one of the biggest threats to urban retail is third party, online and…
The new downtown Los Angeles space will welcome athletes and creatives for a full Jordan Brand immersion. Source: Introducing Jumpman LA Nike is like an ocean disturbed by an earthquake beneath the surface. You can’t see the earth shaking, but a tsunami is the result. I’ve been writing a short book on how Nike’s CDO…
Source: Jimmy Jazz online at http://jimmyjazz.com The Consumer Direct Offense by Nike has created a situation where retail outlets are going to have to create a customer experience that rivals Nike’s own doors. This is difficult as a brand knows exactly what its customer desires in a visit to a physical location. When Nike established…
photo via Kith.com The rise and fall of the G-Unit and S. Carter footwear from Reebok is an interesting approach to the current discussion on sponsorship and influencer marketing. In the early 2000’s before the Jordan Retro trend even began, Reebok still had some sway in the public eye. They had AI, MJ was a…
Watch the New York rap icon perform “Paid In Full” and “Know The Ledge,” as well as a new song for Marvel’s Luke Cage, at the Tiny Desk. Source: Rakim: Tiny Desk Concert Rakim is indeed the God Emcee Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is from right down the road in Clarksdale, Mississippi and is truly the…
Source: ADIDAS ASSEMBLES A TEAM OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL CREATORS FROM ACROSS SPORT CULTURE TO PROVE CREATIVITY IS THE ANSWER In the process of responding to a comment on LinkedIn about how important the World Cup will be to the brands, I realized that adidas had launched their first “real” campaign of the year….
Official Saucony Site – Shop the full collection of mens Saucony Originals. Choose from a variety of styles and color waves from our complete mens Originals gallery Full disclosure, I do not and have not had access to any people within Saucony for this post. I do have a micro to macro analysis based on…
The picture above celebrates Rasheed Wallace and the Pistons championship. Out to deliver the Pistons their first title since 1990, Rasheed took matters into his own hands during a physical Game 4 of the 2004 Finals at the Palace. After catching a cheap elbow mid-way through the third quarter, he responded by converting his passion and…
Artist Felipe Pantone has an undeniable passion for his work. This intensity can be felt as he speaks and can be seen in his art, even though he remains hidden. Source: Artist Remains Hidden so His Art Can be Seen The Question no longer sells. My favorite Reebok of all time sits when it releases…
Source: adidas REVEALS MORE DETAIL ON ITS PINNACLE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE AT 747 WAREHOUSE ST. IN LOS ANGELES adidas is being very careful not to use the words All Star Weekend in their promo for their upcoming hoops extravaganza. The latest update finally makes me pay attention. Up until this point the brand was focused on…
Around the world there are people whose fearless self-expression and nonconformist attitudes turn heads and set trends. They’re style pioneers, making a statement with their fashion, their art and their words. They are classics. Source: All-Star Line Up Challenges You to Be YOU A strategic alliance can take a mediocre product and give it immediate…
Opening on January 4 at WHQ, the structure is home to some of the brand’s most exciting artwork. Source: Stash and More Paint Murals for Nike’s New NYC Garage Last year I spent as much time writing about the endeavors of adidas in the art community as I did writing about their footwear. The Three…
#18 Karhu Aria “Porvoo Pack” -Wrought Iron/Mango images via Karhu If Kanye wears a brand it automatically becomes a hot brand, so a lot of people who had never heard of Karhu associate it with Ye. The reality? Karhu has been a dope performance and lifestyle brand. The Porvoo Pack consists of two different styles,…
Originally posted on Housakicks Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Chambrone’s striking customs have been featured on nearly every sneaker forum/site worldwide, and rightfully so because he has mastered his craft. His latest project, the eBay X Air Jordan 1 is a testament of his attention to details. If you are a customizer and you want to improve…
Dave White is a contemporary British Artist who dedicates his work to celebrating popular culture and interpreting emotive issues. Source: Dave White | Artist Most sneakerheads know of Dave White as the man behind one of the most successful redesigns of an Air Jordan 1. The Wings version created by the artist remains a grail…
Source: Reebok News Stream : REEBOK OPENS GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE AT NEW BOSTON HQ Building on the promise of the a better customer experience discussed by adidas NA Pres. Mark King, the Reebok store will be the home to an in store customization process for customers. Personalized shopping is the means by which every brand…
On October 7th, 2017 Kith closed it’s doors to the beloved 644 Broadway location – home for over 5 years. A closed door always opens up to new beginnings, as we say farewell to our first home we Source: A Look Inside Our New Flagship Store in SoHo A year ago I took a moment…
Subset DublinArtists. Creators. Visionaries.Subset Dublin is too corporate for the artists, too artistic for the corporates. So they decided to say screw it and just do their own thing; and it’s a good thing they did, because it’s pure brilliance. A multidisciplinary artist collective Source: Subset Dublin Saucony has long had an active blog that…
Global athletic leader and 2017 TCS New York City Marathon footwear and apparel partner, New Balance, unveiled the All Roads Lead to NY campaign today via social media and out-of-home advertising. Source: NEW BALANCE UNVEILS “ALL ROADS LEAD TO NYC” CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2017 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON Performance running may be down, but…
Originally posted on Housakicks Sneaker Marketplace GOAT aka Greatest Of All Time is opening its first ever Pop Up Gallery. For those who haven’t heard about GOAT, it’s an app that allows its users to buy and sell their sneakers safely. They basically play the role of the middleman to allow for safe transactions. According to the company’s website,…
