For our latest “best” list, we had to take it back—yep, back to the good ol’ high school days, when social status was everything. (Things haven’t changed much, huh? *SMH*) We remember being brand-new freshmen trying to figure out the best way to become part of the cool crowd. We soon learned that the easiest way to become the B.M.O.C. was to play a sport and—if you were athletically blessed enough—earn that fresh letterman varsity jacket. Those leather sleeves were smooth as butter and the giant letter patch let everybody know that you had arrived. Officially.
Thankfully, those H.S. days are over (for most of us), but the varsity look remains a classic. Brands like Y-3 and Alexander McQueen have reinvented this school-boy style with modern twists on the jacket—everything from the traditional letterman steez to cleaner, patch-free, grown-up versions. Read on for our picks of the best 15 varsity jackets and show the world that you’re forever fresh, man…
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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]
No one gets tired of wearing dunks and Jordans, but if you’re looking for a cool sneaker with some real comfort, check these Huaraches. Want a reason to buy these? Allow us to give you three: They’re come in the can’t-go-wrong cool gray colorway; as mentioned they’re extremely comfortable; and most importantly, they just went on sale for a measly $70. Buy them now online at Nike Sportswear by clicking HERE.
Converse Skateboarding just signed Rune Glifberg to its team. [Converse Skateboarding]
Nike Sportswear is taking what you know about varsity jackets and destroying it for fall. Super tech. [Hypebeast]
Japan’s Ministry of Economy to Google Maps: “You can just go and suck it.” [Gizmodo]
Parra is an equal opportunity sneaker collaborator. Chuck high on the way. [High Snobiety]
WK x Invader exhibit. Two of the less acknowledged on the tower o’ street hype/cred, but a sick exhibit. [Slam x Hype]
New Supra drops are bangin’. Welcome to the next. [Supra]
Kate Moss’ boob covers Monster Children’s new issue (kind of). Super semi-NSFW. [Monster Children]
Jeff Koons laughs all the way to the vault. [Curated]
When the Air Presto debuted in 2001, the general consensus was, “Yes, comfortable, maybe a little too spaceship-y though.” Fast forward 8 years, spend a little time on the Glow in The Dark Tour, and next thing you know you’re dropping $90 each for four different colorways of these puppies. Damn.
Hit the jump to see additional angles of the Varsity Royal colorway (pictured here) as well as the Deep Red, Team Orange, and Black versions. Each drops June 1st stateside at top tier Nike spots including 21 Mercer in NY and the Montalbán in L.A. For retail locations hit up nikesportswear.com.
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Oh how far the LiveSTRONG movement has come. Several years ago most people only knew of the little yellow bands everyone was wearing around their wrist because it was the cool thing to do. Now with Lance Armstrong still killing the game, and Nike, well doing the same, the two have got back together for two new tech-heavy sneakers that release this Saturday as a 21 Mercer Street exclusive.
Both a LunarRacer and Lunar Everyday will drop, two sneakers that feature superior tech like Flywire and Lunarlite foam (LunarRacer) and a Nike Free Everyday upper (Lunar Everyday). Both trainers are dressed up in the black/yellow LiveStrong color scheme, so you can heavy match your Steelers jersey to ‘em. Just kidding. Check more shots of the sneakers that will help you be a bit more like Lance after the jump.
$100, www.nikesportswear.com
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If Nike still hasn't convinced you with its whole vintage Terminator movement, these white/silver highs will be a breath of fresh air. The uppers are dominated by white, with hints of metallic silver, and then Nike added a little flare with some neon laces. But you knew that already right? You're looking at the picture. Check for these April 1st, at 21 Mercer Street.
$85, www.nikesportswear.com
The Eighties babies out there may remember these Air Pegasus ‘89, from 1989, the year this revision of Nike’s Air Pegasus hit stores. We don’t, so that’s why we’re psyched that Nike Sportswear decided to come in and re-issue it with some nice materials and colorways. Check for this first pink/black version of the Nike Sportswear Air Pegasus ‘89 ND to hit Nike Sportswear’s flagship, 21 Mercer, on April 1st for $88. Nikesportswear.com has additional retailer information.
If you’re going to be in LA for the Kaws show, you should also stop by Bill McMullen’s. They open the same night, and both shows are guaranteed to be sick.
Hype, Hustle, Rip-Off
Bill McMullen solo exhibition
February 21st, 2009
at the Constant Gallery
2673 S. La Cienega Los Angeles, CA 90034
New Enjoi collection = decks with Parra. Cheap art for sale! [Freshness]
If your homies look at your gear really close, or if you date girls who have heard of streetwear, check out these ALIFE “State of Mind” G-Shocks. [C'est La Vie]
Not content to just give you the color predictions, the color guys over at Pantone are getting into actual product. Check this collection with SeaVees deck shoes. [Selectism]
Ah Kawzzzzs! I seen you on TV! [Slam x Hype]
We were wondering when the Nike Sportswear parachute pants were coming out. [High Snobiety]
Be@rbrick teamed up with The Watchmen movie, so you can act out the scenes when you get back from the theater. [Hypebeast]
If anyone could get nude a shitload of times, and still somehow be classy, it's Eva Mendes. And that's why we wifed her up. [LINK]
We handed out hardware to brands like The Hundreds, Moncler, Public School, Nike Sportswear and more in the first ever Complex Style Awards. [LINK]
After you read up on them in our Style Awards, get a closer look at Public School in this new video. [LINK]
Holly Madison celebrated her 29th birthday, and we gave you the gifts of her best breast moments. [LINK]
Mark Gonzales lent some sick artwork to an adidas Ciero. [LINK]
And From The Complex Network:
On Smash: Lil Wayne, Fat Joe and the Ether Boy “Ron Browz” get together for a track called “Winding On Me”. [LINK]
Nah Right: The Teriyaki Boyz are rapping with Pharrell, this time in English! [LINK]
SlamxHype: Check out Slam's coverage of the “Bailout” art show in the first installment of their “Solidified” series. [LINK]
Nice Kicks: Blackout with this new sneaker pack from Nike Sportswear. [LINK]
Bastardly: Wow, Cerina Vincent from two years ago, is better than most from this year. [LINK]
Das Gamer: Christina Milian talks about video games? Sure. [LINK]
KicksOnFire: Bring it back, the Reebok Pump Twilight Zone. [LINK]
