DC’s “High Visibility” pack is just a fancy name for “people will definitely look at you if you wear these sneakers.” The Xander TX model really popped off when Lemar and Dauley started collaboratiing with DC, but now the brand is making it a mainstay with in-your-face colorways like the Neon style seen here. If you’re not ready to go the glow stick route, there’s also a Low Visibility pack that’s more for the toned-down set. Check for these next month at DC retailers.
$120, www.dcshoes.com
Skate sneakers in Jordan colorways is a formula you can always trust. DC has done the Manteca in tie-dye, as well as pop-y colors, but for this third version the brand seems to be homaging the classic Jordan V colorway. Great idea. Look for the sneakers to hit DC retailers later this month for $70.
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It literally could not get any hotter in New York today. Live it up, ’cause in a few months you’re going to want one of these. [Hypebeast]
The third season of the Burton sleeper hoodie just got put up, if you don’t have one of these, find a way to get one (save up)! They are a must. [The World's Best Ever]
DC x PK Ripper fixed gear – heeeere it is. [Sneaker Freaker]
Street art is dead? Not so much. Blu at the FAME festival in Italy. [Slam x Hype]
Movado x Kenny Scharf? Holy cool/weird. [High Snobiety]
Daddy’s little boy gets an adidas Nizza for his company birthday! Happy 15th 55DSL! [Kicks on Fire]
So you always wanted a custom shirt. No? Well, just in case, here’s what you need to know. [Valet]
Our love for comics might have started when we were kids, but it’s persisted well into our non-kid years. And being the adults that we are now, with our attendant adult tastes, we sometimes like our comic books to have…let’s call it “mature content.” After all, stylized violence seems weird when it’s all THUD! and no blood.
That’s why we maintain a love for books that manage to juggle it all: great writing, great art, and no-holds-barred material when the time is right. You can keep your tights and sterile fights; we’ll stick with the comic books that put the “ill” in “illustration.” And we’ve rounded up The 40 Most Violent Comic Books Ever in anticipation of this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con; read up now, impress a booth babe with your detailed knowledge later…
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NAME: Erik
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: 55 DSL Sales Associate
HOME BASE: Queens
BEANIE: 55DSL
SHIRT: 55DSL
JEANS: 55DSL
SNEAKERS: DC Shoes
DECK: DGK
What are you saving up for the summer? To move out of New York.
What summer trend needs to die? Hipster style.
What is your dream vacation? Aruba.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? DC.
What is your summer drink? Vitamin water.
What is your favorite city? Juneau, Alaska.
What is your dream job? Electrical technician.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
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DC Shoes is getting ready to drop it’s SixPack collection, the first of a series of apparel/footwear collaborations that will define the LIFE division of the brand for the next few seasons. SixPack is a French label known for bringing great artists to clothes, and the “Non Merci” collection was designed by AKROE, a.k.a. Etienne Bardelli as a SixPack for DC series.
These Xanders will hit in about a month for $150, and are dope, but the real success of the collaboration is through the clothing. Hit the jump to see a preview of pieces from the upcoming Fall collection, including a leather Metro jacket and an insane reversible coach jacket. DC Shoes Life Collection, SixPack, AKROE
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You heard it here first folks, tie-dye colorways are going to be a big trend in the sneaker market next season. We’ve caught glimpses of what the majors are cooking up when we hit up some press-previews, and today we came across these DC Manteca 3’s that also channel the hippie styling. The sneakers are part of DC’s skate line-up for Fall 09, and should be hitting stores on July 1. We see you Jerry Garcia!
$75, www.dcshoes.com
In the rat-race that is rap’s “freshman class,” it’s safe to say Wale finds himself toward the middle of the pack. But this is a marathon, people—not a race. Wale’s current buzz may not be as big as say, Drake’s, but after spending the last few months performing to sold-out venues and getting the music biz’s new It-Girl Lady Gaga on his first single “Chillin” (the video debuted today), Wale’s on course for a hot summer. His Back To The Feature mixtape should be out this month and he’s targeting a late-summer release for his debut, Attention Deficit.
The DC native is in NYC for his show tomorrow night at M2, so he stopped by Complex to talk about Charles Hamilton, celebrities, and his attitude toward interviews. Oh, and if you thought he forgot about the slight jokey-jab we threw at him in our controversial rap-retail post a few months back…well, he didn’t…
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DC x SE Racing on a new fixie frame. [Sneaker Freaker]
Fresh off the release tour, Terry Kennedy is showing off new colorways of his signature Supra. With his shirt off. (Pause) [Kicks on Fire]
Who is this Malcom McLaren anyway? Glad you asked. [Supreme]
Daimler Benz x Tesla. Doosh bag status. [Wired]
Check out this Clipse interview about their Play Cloths line. [Street Level]
At least someone is still going for it. Poster Boy hits NYC with ideas. [Today and Tomorrow]
Terry Kennedy and the Supra team have been resting up. Here comes 7 days of skating and partying. See you in NY next Saturday, May 16.
Photos of the DJ Hero video game controller. Oh jeez. [Gizmodo]
According to the next door bodega owner, the new Pepsi cans are bricking. Coke is about to sweep in with a re-design of its own. Monkey see, monkey do. [The Die Line]
UXA x DC Shoes in the Big Apple NYC. [Sneaker News]
Absolut has had a tough time with the rise of young punks like Grey Goose and Belvedere, but it stay creative, son! [Pedestrian]
Simian Mobile Disco (the guys who made the original “We are Your Friends” that Justice remixed) is dropping an album in a bit. While you wait, check this semi SFW video. It’s pretty awesome. [Youtube]
