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.
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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
NAME: Wendell
OCCUPATION: Retail/Student
HOME BASE: Brooklyn, NY
GLASSES: Paul Smith
JACKET: Moncler
SHIRT: DSquared2
BELT: Comme des Garçons
JEANS: Nudie Jeans Co.
SNEAKERS: Nike
What is your favorite fall trend? Toggle jackets.
Must have item for fall? Snow boots.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? High-top sneakers.
Cold weather don’t? Linen shirts.
Who is your Halloween costume this year? THE JOKER!
Who inspires your style? Tom Ford and Diddy—real men wear suits.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
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It seems like everyone is doing Chukka’s nowadays, so it was only a matter of time before Nike threw its hat into the mix. These Air Zoom Toki’s will start to trickle into quick-strike accounts around the nation this weekend, and will serve as a good switch-up from all the dunks and blazers you’ve been rockin’. You can get them online at CaliRoots, but also at stores in the U.S like Major and Corporate.
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NAME: Ollie
OCCUPATION: Student/Designer
HOME BASE: London
HAT: HUF
HEADPHONES: WeSC
SHIRT: DQM
PANTS: Levi’s
SNEAKERS: Nike
BAG: Visvim
What inspires your style? The internet, blogs and look books.
Who has wack style? Ed “Hardly” guys.
What trend do you want to see die? Ed Hardy.
Last clothing item you purchased? More Levi’s jeans.
Favorite website? Justbizness.blogspot.com
What do you collect? Random crap – accessories and hats.
Favorite brand? The now defunct MHI.
What do chicks dig about your style? They like my rings, especially the 3-finger wood rings.
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It’s September, which means back to school time is upon us. And what sneaker is more appropriate for school than the Nike Dunk? In 1985, Nike released the original Dunk Hi sneaker to heavy-match with the uniforms of top-tier college basketball teams. Now, 24 years later, we’ve seen everyone from graffiti artists and super brands to cool-guy stores and rock bands put their spin on the iconic silhouette.
The sneaker is Nike’s canvas, and while we’re sure you’ve bought a bunch in your lifetime, we’re hoping you bought some of the right ones. With the spirit of the kids going back to the books, we put together a master list of what we felt are the 50 Best Nike Dunks Of All Time—minus SBs (that list is coming later, so don’t try to do it first!). See which styles made the cut, and have fun strolling down memory lane after the jump. Class is in session.
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There was a time when the only people who wore the Cortez was your grandfather and Forrest Gump. Well, those days are over. Not only have the sneakers recently (ok several months ago) become ID-able, but Nike is updating the silhouette that launched in 1972 through pop-y colors and added comfort. This blue and “hot red” style just hit CaliRoots for $103 and will probably hit swoosh sportswear stores in the U.S, any day. Sick.
NAME: Kyle
AGE: 18
OCCUPATION: Student
HOME BASE: New York
HAT: Crooks & Castles
SHIRT: BAPE
JEANS: UNIQLO
SNEAKERS: Nike
KEY CHAIN: BAPE
PHONE CASE: BBC Ice Cream
COIN PURSE: Louis Vuitton
BOOK BAG: BAPE
What are you saving up for the summer? School.
What is your dream vacation? Any spot in Europe.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? BAPE, Nike SB and Air Force One.
Who inspires your style? Kanye West, Fabolous and Big Sean.
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The sneaker blogs have been going nuts about the Hypermaxs, are they coming to the U.S? How limited are they? and so on. Well, the three colorways with the Neon make-up being the standout drop tomorrow at quickstrike accounts around the nation. Rumor has it that the tennis ball colored style is more limited than the other two, so if you’re looking to lock down a pair, you might have politic with store owners. Our friends at Sneaker Bistro will have ‘em first at 12a.m. Good luck.
UPDATE: The sneakers will release 8/28.
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