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Nike Sky Force High

Joe — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:56:09 +0000

Sure Dunks, Terminators and Vandals get a lot of the shine, but back in the 80s, the Sky Force High was a short-term force to be reckon with. Recently, Nike Sportswear brought the sneaker back in classic colorways you’d expect to see during the high socks, short-short era of basketball, and they’re actually pretty awesome. The sneakers are available now at 21 Mercer Street, as well as other select urban accounts around the country. Single shots of the kicks after the jump.
$82, www.nikesportswear.com

Trendhumper: Hypercolor T-Shirts

treats — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:13:48 +0000

Who says the ’80s are only known for hip-hop fashion? We can’t forget one of technology’s greatest innovations, Hypercolor. In case you’re too young to remember, these were the solid bold tees and sweatshirts that changed color with your body heat'the opposite of Freaky Freezy gloves in the winter.

The first brand to introduce hypercolor tees was a brand called Generra. Thank Japanese innovator Matsui Shikiso Chemical for the technology that made the fabric change to a faded color. Today, retro nostalgia for Generra’s fashion milestone is being embraced by the likes of American Apparel, and Anzevino and Florence. Is this another example of creatively-stunted designers recycling trends of the past? After the jump, watch a classic Hypercolor commercial and then vote on whether to “HUMP” or “DUMP” this trend.

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Yo! MTV Raps Returns This April

treats — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:15:16 +0000

Ever since Yo! MTV Raps was cancelled in 1995, rap fans have been keeping their fingers crossed in hope of the return of the first real tv show to bring hip-hop to a mainstream audience. This April, their wish is granted as MTV will re-air the classic episodes hosted by Dr. Dre and Ed Lover, featuring Fab 5 Freddy to commemorate the show’s anniversary. While the re-runs plan to satisfy old-school rap lovers, this should be a wake up call to the network’s execs that hip-hop (or their videos) isn’t dead, and that they could very-well resurrect the show showcasing the talented new generation. After the jump, use the clip of the show’s all-star final episode to jog your memory…

An Ode To Kicks From Sneaker Stans

treats — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:00:25 +0000

Hip-hop and sneaker nostlagia go hand in hand. We guess that’s why this video from indie-rap group BullyMouth just doesn’t get old. But with all the help they’re getting from Company Flow’s Mr. Len (who directed the video), they could learn to face the camera rather than letting the mannequins, and moving sneakers hog the spotlight. See for yourself after the jump…

BullyMouth
“For Kicks”
The 30 In 30 Campaign (2007)