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 […]

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 […]

 
Visvim has just released a winter version of the Visvim Kiefer complete with a super warm and comfy shearling lining. The Hi Top sports premium leather uppers in brown and black colorways and is currently available in japan at select Visvim Retailers. Not sure when they will make their way stateside but expect prices to […]

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 […]

Time and time again, Adidas’ Flagship collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto raises the bar and sets the standard for the luxury sneaker market. For Fall Winter 08 Y-3 will release a series of sneakers ranging from the ultra sporty Haywoth Mid II to the ultra chic Tennis III. The collection features an eclectic taste […]

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 […]

 
NYC’s finest ALIFE does it again with this latest release. These Everybody’s are not for everybody rather only the elite who can get their hands on a pair of these Tweed Herringbone classics. Available in 2 color ways these will drop September 15th at select retailers such as Barney’s, Commonweath and of course ALIFE on […]

SeaVees and Colette will release an exclusive collection for the GAP X Colette concept store opening on Sep 6th. The collection will feature the 05/66 model in extremely limited edition color ways. Expect these to sell out quick as SeaVees is quickly claiming its ground in the luxury sneaker market.

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Pointer Garth Skewis points out ,“I’ve always wanted to make shoe shoes. Shoes that are neither high street nor high fashion footwear, but the proper shoes that I’ve always been looking for. Now is the right time for Pointer to step up to fill the void: it’s a natural progression of the line.” The collection […]

 
Japanese atelier Comme Des Garcons revs up the motor with their latest collaboration with British motorcycle jacket outfitter Lewis Leathers.  The All-star inspired hi-top comes equipped with Lewis Leather’s premium leather along with straps and zippers usually only found on their classic jackets. Available now at Colette.

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