JB Classics, Tonight at Sneaker Pimps

Remember the new JB Classics line we showed you here and here ? Well
they're finally available, starting tonight at Sneaker Pimps NYC . There
will also be a few new models unveiled... So get there early and bring
some cash because these will be gone quickly.





Laces

If you're not a purist who wants only original parts, here are some
funky laces from a skate shop in Poland.




Polo Skull Slip-ons

I've been a long-standing fan of the skull as graphic, symbol and
stylized object. Now that it's chic, artisans like Wings & Horns and
mainstreamers like Vans have made skull-adorned products more available.
I've found great skull t-shirts and a skull ring, and from Polo-- pants,
a belt and a bathing suit that have a simple embroidered skull pattern--
the same pattern as you see above on their new slip-ons (via Hypebeast
). Unfortunately they seem to be available in Japan only. Any of you
seen them anywhere else?


Past skull posts: INDVSL ,The Hundreds ,Driftwood Skulls ,RIV




New Umbro by Kim Jones

The latest shoes to come from the Kim Jones and Umbro collaboration are
clearly the hottest so far. Throwing back to the 80s with a modern
attention to detail, the checkerboard pattern is actually created by
woven strips of leather. This colorway is my fav, but they're also
available in orange-brown, all white and all black.
$210 at coolestshop.com




Run Athletics Legacy

We got a sneak peek of the hot new Legacy kicks that will launch the
footwear label, Run Athletics next month. Designed by Kevin Saer (Slanty
Asian Eyed Rebel), the Legacy combines a vintage feel with modern
materials. Subtle more high-end details include leather wrapping on the
mid-sole and the rather unique suede front toe guard (click on the above
images to zoom in). The colorways are mostly neutral, but each has a pop
color on the tongue and heel.

One hunderd pairs of the first edition (the orange and brown colorway
above) will be available initially only in the UK, Paris, Germany, and
Amsterdam. Later installments will follow in about another month and
eventually the complete line will be available in US independent
boutique retailers. (Two more colorways after the jump.)

Running about $120 a pop, luxe looks and materials (like the upper
faux-croc accents) and limited availability set the new line apart from
other hip-hop fashion brands and seek to do more than just coloring-up
Air Force Ones or Dunks. Come Spring 2006, look out for the "Arthur
Ashe," an updated classic Tennis shoe and, later that year, "Mobius," a
casual running hybrid, will drop.



Nike Stash and Futura Dunk

, the Nike iD boutique in Manhattan's Nolita, typically plays host to a
small group of invited guests. Sometimes, though, larger parties are
thrown. Such was the case a couple months back when Stash and Futura
brought along 30 friends.

That night the graf artist and the shop keep designed a shoe together
and even made a logo to go along with it. And Nike manufactured a pair
for everyone in attendance. As far as I know, this is the first picture
of the Stash and Futura Dunk. I like how the simple earthy tones are
contrasted by the bright turquoise and blue logo.

So what else is news at 255? The lottery is up on the Nike iD site ,
the NYC location will remain open through the holidays and new boutiques
are being planned for Milan, Paris and London.

UPDATE : Thanks to all of you in Italy who wrote in to point out that
the Stash / Futura logo is identical to the Trenitalia's . I'm trying
to track Stash or Futura to find out what they have to say about it, so
stay tuned for more.




Nike Considered Blazer


I've respected the Considered line of sustainable sneakers from Nike
since its launch earlier this year, but I can't honestly say I liked any
of the models. Until now.

Freshness has pics of the next 4 Considered models , but this Blazer is
by far the most hot-to-trot. The color combo is Fall fresh, the Blazer
form is classic and the Free sole is innovative. All wrapped up in a
feel good, environmentally acceptable product.

Publisher: coolhunting
Since February 2003 Josh Rubin's Cool Hunting has been a daily update on stuff from the intersection of design, culture and technology. Josh started the site as a way to catalog things that inspire him in his practice as a designer and strategist. Today Cool Hunting has grown beyond a personal reference tool-- designers, consumers and marketers from around the world visit every day to get their dose. As the site became increasingly fueled by contributions from readers, Josh realized Cool Hunting should be a collective. He now serves as Editor of the site and wrangles contributions from a small gaggle of hand picked writers who are out finding great things and looking at all the stuff readers are feeding us.
Web: www.coolhunting.com
Published: march 2005
Market: mens womens
Region: usa

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