Cleveland Browns x Nike? No, actually Hiroshi Fujiwara x Nike. The man known for his understated designs on sneakers took over an under-the-radar silo in the Match Classic, and hooked up it up premium suede, and this Eric Manginifriendly colorway. The sneakers already hit CaliRoots, but those in the state should check 21 Mercer to cop. Oh, and keep them away from Mangina, please.
Tonight, Eric Haze opens ‘NEW ABSTRACTS AND ICONS’, a three week exhibition of new works
at the LEVEL 2 Gallery at 812 Broadway (@11th Street), in New York City. If you’re around, go check it out. A-Trak and Neil Armstrong will be spinning, and the work is guaranteed fresh.
HAZE’s ability to stay ahead and on top of the ever-changing mediums of artistic expression over the last 30 years has allowed the native New Yorker’s creative impact to reach far beyond the City subway yards and skate ramps of the ’70s. From his early work with Def Jam to starting his own clothing label, HAZE was a predecessor of streetwear, being “big in Japan”, and getting down with Stüssy. Through the years, big brands have gained plenty from a HAZE co-sign, but in return the big homie got exposure and renown. Hit the jump for a history of HAZE’s work in corporate culture, from early logotypes to decking out Nike Dunks and Lotuses…
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Not every cool sneaker has to follow the [insert brand name here] x [insert artist, store, etc. here] formula. Want proof? Check out these black Air Max 90s that hit Nike Sportswear retailers. By now you’re familiar with the sneaker that premiered over a decade ago, but now that it’s back in black, it’s time to get excited again, especially because you won’t have to wait in line to buy them. Throw some black laces in ‘em and they’ll look even better. Scoop them now HERE for $95.
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The Terminator is going to get a lot of burn this season, and leading off the drops is this brown/black/red quickstrike. Not only is this colorway fall-friendly, but the premium leather on the uppers won’t break down anytime soon. The sneakers hit CaliRoots already, but domestic heads should check in with Nike Sportswear retailers around the country.
“Under The Hood” with Manny Pacquiao at the Montalbán in L.A. was truly hot. The event was the first in a series in which Nike Sportswear takes you inside the mind, heart, and soul of the world’s greatest athletes.
Live streaming on Complex.com/NikeSportswear, Under The Hood was viewed and participated in by thousands of fans all over the world and had the internet blowing up with activity.
Highlights of the night included: a special guest appearance by Nike SB superstar P-Rod, a spectacular knockout reel, and an inside look at Manny’s brutal training regimen. Manny even took part in an insightful Q&A session with the live Montalbán audience and the online audience on Twitter. But the best part of the night came when Manny Pacquiao took the mic for an impromptu duet with Filipino singing sensation Melissa R. during her rendition of “Lahing Pinoy.”
Check out the highlight reel and details on the next Under the Hood event at Complex.com/NikeSportswear. See more photos from the event below…
A couple months ago, we laid out our Top 50 (NON-SB) Nike Dunks of all time, and judging by all the great comments we got, we’re sure you remember the feature quite well. Now we’re back to go through the Top 50 Air Force 1s of all time, but we called on the undisputed AF1 King, DJ Clark Kent to give us his master list. The legendary Producer/DJ/Sneaker Head came up with a list chock-full of holy grails, and special make-ups that only a few people have in the world. Yeah, he’s serious. Check out the countdown to see which styles made Clark’s favorite fifty…
Winter outerwear from Billionaire Boys Club releases this week, including the Thermore Jacket. It comes in three different colorways and all of that BBC branding awesomeness. [Hypebeast]
Nike keeps things old skool with the new Blazer Hi Vintage Pack, featuring simple off-white uppers and bold Swooshes. [Sneaker Freaker]
Not much information about the upcoming Stussy x Cassette Playa collaboration, but this photo featuring LA photographer/Soul Assasins affiliate Estevan Oriol assures you the right guys are down. [High Snobiety]
Check out the sleek 2009 Fall/Winter eye wear collection from Lancier by Dita. [Solediction]
The destination of choice for the rich and the famous, Dubai, now hosts the world’s tallest (and the most expensive) water fountain, which is located adjacent to the world’s tallest building, The Burj Dubai. Oye. [Gizmodo]
If Ink Were Blood (Man and Woman) by Dustin Yellin. Resin, acrylic, and ink, 182cm x 60cm x 34cm.
Nike’s collaborative art project with Livestrong, entitled STAGES, opened in New York on Friday night at the Deitch Projects space on 480 Broome street. The collection is a series of art that features big timers like Tom Sachs, Ed Ruscha, Shepard Fairey, Kaws, and Jose Parla. If you live or are in NY for the next month, go check it out, the work is impressive and a great way to check out some contemporary heroes all in the same spot.
For the New York edition of STAGES, a few new pieces were brought into the mix, including a piece by Brooklyn artist Dustin Yellin, a two part sculpture titled, “If Ink Were Blood (Man and Woman)”. Before this, we didn’t really know Dustin’s work, so we took the opportunity to catch up with him. Hit the jump to check out an interview with Yellin where he explains his process, then peep some of his more recent work.
Product drops celebrating the start of basketball season continue with adidas Originals The Centennial Low Western Conference Pack, which includes colorways inspired by 5 different NBA teams. [Hypebeast]
So according to this interesting chart, Americans pay lots of money for really slow internet connection. Great. [Crunch Gear]
Original Fake Gore-Tex Performance Shell marries American technology with Japanese craftsmanship for maximum weatherproofing and functionality. Also, style points for sublte KAWS touches… [Freshness Mag]
Pop art icon Andy Warhol’s collection of Polaroids featuring the likes of Grace Jones, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Truman Capote on display at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. [Cool Hunting]
Looking for quality suit at a cheaper price than usual? Hit up this sample sale. [Want Agency]
Check out all the awesome stuff at Nike Global Energy Marketing Director Fraser Cooke’s home. [High Snobiety]
We’re not exactly how much involvement Parra had in the design of these Nike x Parra Air Maxim 1s, but we do know that they’re dope nonetheless. Although Parra’s familiar characters are left off the sneaker, you’ll noticed the Dutch artist’s go-to color scheme on the speckled soles. The sneakers have hit Nike accounts like Proper, Sneaker Bistro, and of course the Nike Sportswear store on Mercer street.
$120, www.nikesportswear.com
