Early on, Gourmet caught a bit of flack for its Jordan take-offs, but when the brand with the Italian roots went back to the lab, they silenced critics by cranking out better sneakers that no one could say shit about. Take this side-laced Dieci for example. The uppers are made of premium suede and leather, and the cool-grayish colorway makes for a sure thing. Scoop them up now HERE for $140.
If you’re looking to save money while staying fresh, we’ve rounded up all the best sales (both on and offline) for the latest edition of Complex Deals of the Week. Check out the details on the Gourmet and Cheap Monday sale, then read on below to see more deals that are popping off this week…
WHO: Gourmet
DEAL: Offering 50% off their entire online stock. Use the code GRMT50 at the checkout.
WHEN: Monday, June 29 – no end date
WHERE: Gourmet In Your Face
[mashKULTURE]
WHO: Current/Elliot and Cheap Monday
DEAL: Up to 80% off.
WHEN: Monday, June 29 – Tuesday, June 30. Monday – Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Sucre – 357 Bleecker St near Charles St, 212.488.2124
[nymag.com]
Big news on the blogs today: Eddie Van Halen and his merch crew are suing Nike over a Dunk Low that looks like his Frankenstein guitar. Does it look like the iconic Van Halen print? Yes. Can they prove it? Doubtful. The lawsuit could potentially add a smidgen of press to promote the band’s next tour, but as far as money, chances of Eddie catching anything are low. What the suit will do, however, is likely get the sneakers taken off of shelves, removing a decent kick from the market. It’s no Nylon Dunk, but you know, for some kid out there, these are the perfect shoes to match his “Running with the Devil” T-shirt.
This whole process got us to thinking. Usually it’s Nike’s law team that is on the “taking sneakers off the shelf” tip. Whether it’s proactive to avoid a suit, or going after little guys trying to get a nut, their team is top notch, so it rarely comes to actual legal blows. Read on for some recent examples of the Swoosh cock-blocking the sneaker game because of a stupid little thing called “copyright laws”…
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UNDFTD memorializes Shawn Mortensen with its Billboard project. Dude was the shit. [High Snobiety]
A new addition to the avatar options for Xbox lets you put Jordan IVs on your guy. Fingers crossed for Crocs in thenext update. [Major Nelson]
Antihero x boob skate decks. Works every time. [Mash Kulture]
This, iFriends, is how you make a streetwear/sneaker profile video. Big ups to the Gourmet camp. [Maestro Knows via Vimeo]
From the “Who’s about to catch a beating over at Nike?” department comes the leak of this Fall’s Nike Sportswear x Parra coach jacket. Almost as awesome as the Casette Playa one (ssssh). [Sneakers.FR]
Reebok just added the Instapump Fury to it’s iD closet. [Reebok]
The Rap is coming back to etnies lineup for Spring, slimmed up, and looking solid. Don Brown and Pierre Andre Senizergues take us through the sneaker’s history in this new video. Yo PAS, make the O.G. solid-tone colors again!
Gourmet’s online shop is up and running. Get ‘em while you can. [Gourmet]
Yup, we’ve always wanted to be able to control a robot’s tongue with our brains. Oh Japan, you’re the best. [Crunch Gear]
Dress up your Dr. Romanelli doll in all of the new Spring/Summer F.C.R.B. clothing!!!! (oye) [Hypebeast]
Incase teams up with Schoeller for its EO collection. These bags are really really dope. [Incase]
Stussy x Dr. Marten’s. [Vagant]
You were mistaken if you thought Gourmet was one-dimensional. Last year, some thought Nike and JB would've boxed them in, but the Italian-inspired trio silenced the haters when their Spring/Summer images hit the web.
This season, the brand stepped it up a notch on their sneakers by doing a limited collection using Epi leather, a special type of material that's produced in French mills for top luggage companies around the globe. Look for this Il Due to start shipping to select stores in the next few weeks. Bangers, Italy stand up.
$275, gourmetinyourface.com
Money isn’t crazy these days, but if you have $250, Don’t Come in Australia will hook you up with one of these REAS screenprints which debuted at the recent opening. Each of the four (Check the other two after the jump) measures 15″ x 22″ and is screened onto archival acid free paper. The prints are in editions of 50, so act fast. Contact info@dontcome.com.au, and tell them you want all of ‘em. [Don't Come]
I can has that? Unfortunately, the answer is probably, “Ha. No. Too Expensive, and you can’t read those letters.” If you’re referring to this awesome Colette x Visvim backpack on sale now at Headporter. (sigh) [High Snobiety]
Puma’s all gold 24K Mid with UNDFTD is on display and looking…shiny! [Hypebeast]
hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa. You got to see this. New Phenomenon lookbook. Wow. Imagine if an NY streetwear brand tried to pull something like this? I guess it’s a different market, but nevertheless amazing. [Mash Kulture]
Leak! Check the Gourmet Fall ‘09 samples from Bread and Butter. [High Snobiety]
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It's ok, we're confused as to why you're famous too Tila Tequila. [Hollywood Tuna]
If you want Curtis to talk greasy, lead him up to a roof, and put the camera on him. [Nah Right]
You're familiar with the kicks, now check out Gourmet's threads for summer. [SlamxHype]
This Iraqi kid is a G. [Double Viking]
Get Michael Jordan's notorious last shot as a wallpaper for free. [Nice Kicks]
Gourmet is an indie clothing and footwear brand on the rise, but don't expect them to sell out anytime soon. The Italia-inspired footwear (that's actually made in Italy) is reserved for top-tier boutiques around the nation like DQM, Commonwealth, UNDFTD, Huf and Conveyor. It'd be easy to describe the aesthetic as reinterpretations of iconic Jordan (stop catching feelings) silhouettes, but not even Tinker can be mad that the mafioso-clique made Js more fashionable. These Cease (pictured) and Desisto models will drop 7/15 and are just starters for the summer. Look for more one-toned canvas makeups to be served after the antipasto.
$150, gourmetinyourface.com
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