Coming Soon, the new apparel and footwear line from Japanese uber designer Yohji Yamamoto blends street fashion with high fashion with comfort and  understated style as it top priority. These canvas high-tops are reminiscent of many styles we’ve seen in the past with a  luxury touch from Yamamoto. The coming soon line is now available […]

 
Japanese clothing brand Diet Butcher Slim Skin  releases a new hi top collection for the fall. Let me reiterate: a VERY high hi top. The super high top is constructed with premium patent leather and are available in 3 colorways, blue beige and black. It wont be long till the likes of Kanye West will […]

Jhun Yuro has made the unlikely but appropriate collaboration with the luxury cognac brand Hennesey considering the parent company LVMH could have easily tapped Marc Jacobs, Emilio Pucci and countless others for an incestuous partnership. The Hi Top Celebration is exactly that, a formal premium leather sneaker wearable for any celebratory […]

Puma Colaborator and well known Japanese designer Mihara Yahuhiro gives us a glimps of his toy collection. An interesting look at the mind and inspiration behind one of our favorite designers.
Via mens.style.com

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Stockholm based designers Alexis Holm and Ann Stenvi have been chipping away at sneaker stardom since 2005. The latest release is nothing short of spectacular incorporating a classic yet modern design with premium materials. The Brown with a touch of blue colorway makes this hi top even more irresistible. Available now at revolve clothing […]

Fashion forward retailer American Rag Cie releases the canvas AOZ-OZ-12 incorporating elastic siding on the uppers and a sliver premium leather toe. The minimalist design pops with the silver toe determined  to compliment any color combination. Available now at  American Rag Cie for $170 USD.

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Despite the  name of  this Jill sander sneaker, the “Low” is in fact a hi top… a very clean minimalist hi top. Perhaps named low for its low profile and understated design elements Jil Sander flexes their sneaker muscles on this beauty. Available now at OKI NI for £178 GPB or $350 USD.
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As NY fashion week is in full swing we expect to see some ground breaking designs in footwear. Band of Outsiders Scott Sterberg’s sets the stage with this latest rendition of the iconic Sperry Top-Siders. “Molded entirely out of rubber, they’re part of Sternberg’s third collection of subversive Sperry Top-Siders. Look for other versions constructed […]

 
German footwear brand K1X pays homage to its Bavarian roots with this limited release aptly named Oktoberfest. The Suede Boot cum Sneaker is limited to 198 pairs worldwide and will be released during Oktoberfest at Kickz and in participating Footlockers in Munich.

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Legendary Kung Fu sneaker brand Feiyue latest quest has been establishing itself as a luxury sneaker brand, well now the day has finally come. French Luxury goods brand Celine collaborates with Feiyue with an updated look while still staying true to its classic lines, canvas uppers and soft gum rubber soles. This is the […]

 
Aki Hoshino continues to be the poster girl du Jour at the KIKS TYO headquarters. The most recent collaboration teams up the uber famous Japanese model with another Japanese icon, Hello Kitty. The very limited edition “Ashino Akitty” t-shirts are available at KIKS TYO for the equivalent of  $70 USD.
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Santogold, Julian Casablancas, and N.E.R.D. Produced by Pharrell

So here it is! The first video from the Converse Music Collaboration featuring Santogold, Julian Casblancas from the strokes and N.E.R.D entitled “My Drive Thru”. The video has groundbreaking visuals incorporating slide show of cardboard cut outs , Amazing! Got give it to the creative team at […]