J BALVIN X Air Jordan 1 HIGH

J Balvin’s Air Jordan 1 High Collaboration Expected To Release This Holiday Season

If all of the sold out drops and astronomically high resell prices of Off-White and Travis Scottcollaborations are any indication, it’s that the Nike/Jordan team have mastered the art of aligning with key influential partners. And as we saw confirmed via an incredible Super Bowl halftime show this past February, the Jumpman music roster is set to expand by one this year with the welcoming of reggaeton artist J Balvin. The Colombian icon, who has been running up the numbers in recent years in terms of popular tunes with the likes of Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Major Lazer, and more, is now receiving his very own Air Jordan 1 collaboration. Balvin discussed in a recent interview that although production was caused to be pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the kicks will now be targeting a release for the 2020 holiday season.

Visually, the kicks are expressive of the artist’s vibrant fashion sense as the upper, which has been upgraded with edgy/extended overlays, is presented with a vibrant multi-colored gradient base seated next to a cream-colored tongue. Accents arrive by way of stark black shoe strings, as well as his signature happy face logo stamped along the left tongue and lateral heels. Peep a first look here ahead, and keep it locked for more official information related to its release likely on Nike.com and at select stockists. via sneaker news by elliot santiago

HAILEY AND JADEN FOR LEVI’S®

Spring is springing, which means you can finally start dressing the way you want to, instead of the way you have to (i.e: with mittens). Jaden Smith and Hailey Bieber have the right idea. Here, the rapper/actor (him) and model/TV host (her) walk you through our top looks for those first warm days.

THE CUBANO SHIRT: A VACATION YOU CAN WEAR
Sunshine means Cubano time. This throwback statement piece works equally well on men and women. Style it however: you can button it to the top, leave a few open, throw it over a graphic tee, or grab it to use as a shacket on your way out the door. Our Cubanos, decorated with, say, paisley or flowering birds of paradise, are exactly as loud as you need them to be. Should you wear them with jeans, chinos, shorts, or swim trunks? Yes.

HAVE IT BOTH WAYS
Our favorite thing to do right now is to go high/low — mix casual clothes with something a little more formal. Our Straight Chino Short II is perfect for this, because all you have to do is throw on a graphic tee, and you’re done.

STAND OUT (BUT NOT TOO FAR OUT)
Yes, you can pull this off. The key to wearing a single pattern from head to toe is to choose pieces in softer color schemes. You’ll still get plenty of attention, but you won’t seem to be begging for it.

LACE UP
These sleeveless Charlie tops are super feminine, and their adaptability gives you all kinds of options. You can lean into their femininity, or go the tomboy route with boyfriend jeans or a Trucker Jacket.

EMBRACE THE BIG SLEEVES
Puff sleeves are back, and we’re here for it. Take, for instance, our Hannah top: its flowy sleeves make for a fun, flattering silhouette, and its eyelet details (those little holes) complete the beachy look. It’s versatile, too — tuck it in, or don’t, or tie it into a crop top like Hailey.

GO BIG IN LEVI’S® 501® MID THIGH SHORTS
Mid-length shorts are in style for women, and our advice is to buy yours a size or two bigger than usual. The extra room gives them a slouchy streetwear fit and plenty of versatility. Wear them with a tighter top or that new Cubano shirt you’ve been meaning to try.

BODEGA x SAUCONY GRID AZURA 2000

BODEGA - Founded in 2006, Bodega has been a refuge and tool for a clandestine group of artists through the ideation and execution of creative endeavors examining the intersection of fashion, counterculture, community, and the arts.

At Saucony, we exist for runners. Runners inspire us, bring us new ideas, force us to be better. They drive our design and engineering. They keep us competitive. They keep us hungry. They keep us honest.

Whether it's in a conference room or out on a lunchtime run, we're constantly talking about and arguing about our sport, runners and the products that fuel them. We love our products and we run in everything we make.

This focus and passion fuels us as we strive to create the best running shoes and apparel on the planet. We leave work each day knowing we've done everything to make runners' lives just a little bit better.

At Saucony, a good day is when we get to run. A great day is when we inspire someone else to run.
(from the company website)

BODEGA x SAUCONY GRID AZURA 2000

The transformation of the GRID Azura 2000 under the aegis of Ever Ready is marked. A design meant to excel in the comparatively controlled conditions of athletic training has been altered for the sake of true, all-purpose versatility of occasion and environment. Where a streamlined shape with an extreme lightweight design characterized the original prototype, an approach reflected in the mesh dominant material choices, the retooling leaves only the transparent mesh windows intact, replacing the rest of the original’s mesh with suede and leather. This change carries over to the distinctive, aggressive overlay, which swaps nylon for pebbled leather. The more substantial physical construction simultaneously reins in the potential for catastrophic system overload resulting from heavy use demands placed on the lightweight frame inherent in the original prototype, while harnessing the true potential of the design, by providing more solid grounding for the energy generated by the streamlined silhouette. This change in perspective is also seen in the new colorway, which dispenses with the turn of the millennium, athletic futurism, for earth tones, greys and black, with the occasional vibrant accent. Instead of seeking to impose itself on its surroundings, this adapted form of the GRID Azura 2000 absorbs and responds to them. This new sense of self-assured adaptability goes down to the last detail, with custom packaging and multiple lace options.

Of course, it might be presumptuous to claim a state of ever readiness, when relying upon only one component. Accompanying apparel, a pullover hoodie with nylon zip pocket and classic nylon construction track bottoms stabilize the GRID Azura 2000 within a cohesive system.

With twenty years of hindsight in the rear view mirror, we know that the future invariably comes with its own set of problems. Even the gadgets that we all know, love and use every day are not without the occasional bugs and glitches. Just like the benefits of previously unimagined technological advances, these problems are often unforeseen, until they actually happen. It takes a special kind of mentality to face down scenarios that only exist on a theoretical level. That's why the all-new, Bodega GRID Azura 2000 has taken on the name "Ever Ready". The Ever Ready concept reconstructs the sunny outlook of the original. The problems of the new millennium that have already happened and the uncharted territory of a new decade are taken into account. It's not about being paranoid, and it's not about being fearful. It's about being prepared, even when you don't know ahead of time what you are prepared for. The future isn't always as user-friendly as advertised, but you'll be ready. 

Of course, it might be presumptuous to claim a state of ever readiness, when relying upon only one component. Accompanying apparel, a pullover hoodie with nylon zip pocket and classic nylon construction track bottoms stabilize the GRID Azura 2000 within a cohesive system.

the launch

On April 4, 2019, Beyoncé announced a collaboration between that Ivy Park and Adidas. The collaboration marks the relaunch of the Ivy Park brand after severing ties with former retailer Topshop. In a statement released by Beyoncé on the official Ivy Park website, she states, "This is the partnership of a lifetime for me... Adidas has had tremendous success in pushing creative boundaries. We share a philosophy that puts creativity, growth and social responsibility at the forefront of business. I look forward to re-launching and expanding Ivy Park on a truly global scale with a proven, dynamic leader." The new relaunch also aims to put out shoes, performance gear, and lifestyle apparel.

A week before the official launch of the collaboration, Beyoncé sent various orange boxes to celebrities and fans promoting the launch. The boxes ranged in size from full scale clothing racks with the most notable pieces to smaller boxes that included shoes. Celebrities who received the box include Ellen DeGeneres, Cardi B, Kendall Jenner, Ciara, Missy Elliott, Reese Witherspoon, and Hailey Bieber.

Hours after the pre-sale launch on January 17, 2020, the collaboration was officially sold out on Adidas' website. The line was available in select Adidas stores worldwide, as well as Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Foot Locker, and Finish Line locations in the United States, on January 18, but also quickly sold out. Many fans expressed their frustration and blamed Adidas' virtual "waiting room" for with not being able to purchase any items because of the short time it took to sell out. Matt Powell, a senior footwear analyst at NPD Group, says Ivy Park x Adidas could eventually surpass sales of other Adidas collaborations, including Yeezy by Kanye West.

TOM & JERRY x REEBOK

If two of your favorite pastimes as a kid were watching Saturday morning cartoons and collecting sneakers, today’s Reebok announcement regarding an upcoming collection with Tom & Jerry must take you back to a much simpler time. Featuring unisex apparel, the collaboration’s main attraction is undeniably the footwear given that the cat-and-mouse duo will grace three iconic silhouettes: CLUB C, Club C Revenge, and INSTAPUMP DURY.Sharing the spotlight on two stylings of the Club C, Tom & Jerry’s rivalry is depicted perfectly on the low-top silhouette. On one pair, graphics of these rivals going at it are littered across the entire paper-white upper. Though equally showcasing these two’s animosity towards each other, the second shared court shoe opts for a much quieter design, using a chalk and pink palette to dress the midsole, upper, and collar. Ironically, sound FX graphics appear in red on the heel. On the tongue, each has claimed his own side on this pair, as Tom is seen snarling at Jerry – who’s sticking his tongue out – from right to left shoe.Loyal fans of the witty mouse may perhaps best enjoy Jerry’s standalone Club C Revenge option given that it faithfully replicates his brown and pink makeup. The former color takes over the entire suede upper, while the latter appears around the collar, in the midsole stitching, and underneath Reebok’s vector logo. A similar rose hue appears on Tom’s independent sneaker – the Instapump Fury – although the shoe’s most notable detail is undoubtedly the grey fleece material used around the toe, side panels, and heel to resemble the conniving feline’s fur.The entire Reebok x Tom & Jerry collection will be available in full family sizes with an official release on February 15th, 2020 at Reebok.com and in-store at select retailers worldwide. Until then, enjoy official images of the collection here below. - by Jovani Hernandez

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***Announced last December, Reebok and Warner Brothers will be dropping an extensive footwear and apparel collection commemorating Tom & Jerry. But ahead of next week’s drop, BAIT has revealed that it’s joining the duo via an exclusive, collectible two-pack. Dubbed “The Tom & Jerry Sneaker Kit,” the special package features the faux-furred Instapump Fury honoring the conniving feline and Jerry’s tan/pink Club C Revenge. Additionally, the kit includes a white t-shirt (size XL) with BAIT, Reebok, and Tom & Jerry branding throughout, while also displaying the two frenemies eager to go at it; Jerry is shown rolling up his “sleeves” at the chest as he walks towards the back where coincidentally Tom is waiting for him (bandaged-up) dead in the center with a wooden bat. Near the left hip, the beloved Saturday-cartoon characters partake in a literal cat-and-mouse chase. The BAIT-exclusive box itself also serves as a tribute to the trouble-making tag team with its cheese-graphic under the lid and shoe cover depicting the duo crammed in a storage unit next to pencils, chewing gum, and OG versions of the Instapump Fury and Club C.BAIT’s exclusive pack is priced at $300 USD and available for purchase now at BAITme.com. 

THE POWER OF PYER MOSS

THE POWER OF PYER MOSS

Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond launches his latest collection with Reebok 

A fashion show is never just about the clothes, and few shows this season have been quite as thoughtful and impactful as the Pyer Moss show which took place in the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn, New York on September 8th. The show included the debut of Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection 3, the next chapter from Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond’s series “American, Also” which continues to explore the human condition while bringing a voice and light to untold stories.  

Even before getting to the clothes, Jean-Raymond designed the location of the show to be a statement in and of itself, steeped in history and culture. Jean-Raymond told Nylon Magazine, “I grew up here. This is my zone school area. I worked across the street for three years at a sneaker store. I think the success [of the concept] is bringing people closer to me rather than trying to assimilate into whatever else people are doing."

While most fashion shows have a musical soundtrack, Jean-Raymond also took this one step further. The show opened with a monologue that took the audience from plantation fields of North Carolina to the Carnegie Hall concert stage, where Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll music,  rose to fame.  The message that came across was clear: the oppression and mistreatment that black people have endured for centuries will never be forgotten, and that in the face of the history and the present, people have “…a freedom on the inside that the world didn’t give them and the world could not take away.”

The concept of Sankofa is integral to Reebok by Pyer Moss Collections 3. Sankofa is a Twi word from the Akan tribe in Ghana that translates to "Go back and get it" and is represented by a bird fetching an egg from its back. This idea is artfully integrated into several key pieces in the collections. Sankofa symbolizes going back to the history of your past to take what is rightfully yours and reclaiming your narrative. 

As the opening monologue ended, the curtain went up on the choir, named “The Tabernacle Drip Choir Drenched in the Blood.”  The choir served as the inspirational music accompaniment for the entire show as the models walked the runway. It was an evocative choice that transported the audience and, in the end, brought the crowd to their feet during their final song of the night.

By the next day the reviews were in, and the response was overwhelming. As with his previous shows, Jean-Raymond gave people a new perspective on art and fashion and what it can all mean, wrapped up in a story they’ll never forget. It’s about being conscious about culture and designing with a purpose. 

Reebok Global Design Manager, Priscilla Shum, who has been working with Jean-Raymond on the Reebok side of the collection since its foundation, says the collaboration has been very meaningful to her.

“Working with Kerby and the Pyer Moss team has been incredibly rewarding,” says Shum. “With Kerby I get to witness a creative genius in his element. Being able to extract that vision and put that expression into something he sees in his head is something I can’t really put into words. It’s such a fulfilling, motivating feeling.”

Reeboks relationship and design process with Jean-Raymond and Pyer Moss has evolved and grown quickly.

“This collection differed in the sense that both his mainline, Pyer Moss and the Reebok by Pyer Moss collection fluidly told a story and fed off each other,” says Shum. “In previous seasons, we were establishing a relationship, understanding each of our needs. In this collection that relationship harmony really came through.”

The Sept 8th fashion show also debuted the new Reebok by Pyer Moss Experiment 4 “ Fury Trail” sneaker, the latest style to join the Reebok by Pyer Moss footwear collection. The shoe was designed as a sacred object split into three layers, each one representing all those who climb to success through the creation of something sacred in the face of adversity. The first offering of the Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection 3 is available now, with the second offering becoming available in December.

In a recent interview with Footwear News, Jean-Raymond said it was a dangerous move for Reebok to start working with him.

“Reebok did a dangerous thing by signing me. I was not an ideal candidate. I wasn’t doing wild sales numbers, I wasn’t trending, I didn’t have any celebrity backing, I was speaking politics in my art and somebody there saw the potential in that and how I can [mobilize] a community, and they took a chance. All you companies that have profitability with no souls can reach back down and reinvest that money into communities, and you’d be shocked with how fast your growth would accelerate. Reebok did it and you should do it.”

Jean-Raymond was recently named Artistic Creative Director for Reebok Studies_, a new division that will focus on exploring human nature and show the importance of people’s lives and stories. As he explained to Footwear News, his vision for this new branch with the brand is to expand talent and build a pathway for other artists.

“My vision is to not only work with existing Reebok talent and partners; it’s also to champion new ones,” Jean-Raymond said. “Having my own division at Reebok allows me a way to provide a pathway for bringing in designers, artists and personalities that we feel can marry well with the Reebok brand. As the first designer to ever work with Reebok in this capacity, I feel honored to be a part of such an important moment in the brand’s history.”

Shum says Jean-Raymond’s storytelling through his designs is unparalleled and that partnering with someone with such vision is a game changer.

“Working with Kerby is unique in the sense that no one can tell a story like he does,” she says. “His ultimate vision far surpasses what any of us would think of. The partnership puts Reebok in a whole different light and spectrum. So many different eyes and voices that wouldn’t normally be exposed to what we do now have eyes on us. It’s pretty incredible.”

As for what’s next for Jean-Raymond’s future collections, he told Footwear News he is already working on the next one—and it’s sure to shift the fashion community yet again.

“The next one is not going to be a trilogy; it’s going to be a one-and-done. I am halfway through with it, I did the Reebok portion of it already,” Jean-Raymond said. “I have the concept, I think it’s really fire. All I can say is it’s not about race because that’s not my thing, that’s not my schtick. I’m not the race guy. I’m the social [guy]; I care about people.”

The first offering of the Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection is available now. The second offering will be available December 14th.

KINIS's ART

Born in Boston Massachusetts, Paul is the son of two Haitian parents. He currently resides in Florida, where he was raised, and continues to make efforts towards his artistic endeavors. Aside from being inspired by the events in his life and nature, Paul's first source of inspiration came from his mother, Paulette. He would transition from drawing his favorite cartoons to drawing more prominent figures in his life like his friends, family, and respected celebrities. After his high-school graduation in 2013 from Cypress Bay he felt the calling to take his art more sensitively and decided not only exist as an artist but to thrive as one. He began creating art under the moniker “P.Firmy (would later change to KINI). Paul attended Florida Gulf Coast University where he participated in their recent student juried art exhibitions. He received the Robert Rauschenberg Residency Private Studio Tour Award (2018) and the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Award of Excellence (2018). Within his time at FGCU Paul also participated in art shows close to home in Miami. Aside from hosting his own collaborative showcase HIGHATUS in 2016, Paul was a part of both of Perspectiv Miami's art exhibitions at Museo & Macaya Gallery in Wynwood Miami. He was also a part of TheVoid Miami showcase, and in 2017 he exhibited his art at CDV in Mana Wynwood. He was just recently Part of the “GROWTH” group exhibition in 2019 at HGAB studios in Wynwood Miami. He hopes to inspire people to explore themselves after viewing his work and hopes to invoke a thought, better yet a feeling. Paul continues to create in South Florida with goals of one day owning his own gallery and further expanding the reach of his art internationally.

TO PURCHASE ARTWORK CLICK HERE @—> KINI

FAR AWAY PLACES

I GREW UP IN AN URBAN AREA BUT ALWAYS ENJOYED THE WOODS, THE MOUNTAINS AND NATURE IN GENERAL. DURING MY STUDIES I SPENT MOST OF MY TIME AND MONEY FOR TRAVELING AND EVENTUALLY THIS BROUGHT ME TO A SIX MONTHS TRIP TO SOUTHERN AFRICA. BETWEEN THE FIRST AND THE SECOND TRIP WERE ONLY FIVE MONTHS SINCE THAT I AM VISITING THE AFRICAN CONTINENT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.

BEING EYE TO EYE WITH THESE WILD ANIMALS GIVES ME AN INDESCRIBABLE FEELING. WITH MY PICTURES I AM TRYING TO CAPTURE THESE MOMENTS THAT I EXPERIENCE DURING MY TRAVELS AND BRING THEM BACK HOME. EVERY PICTURE I TAKE IS LINKED TO A STRONG MEMORY AND I ALWAYS REMEMBER THE PLACE, THE SITUATION, THE PEOPLE THAT WERE WITH ME AND I CAN RELIVE THE MOMENT.

MY PASSION FOR AFRICA AND ITS WILDLIFE HAS ALSO LED TO AN INTEREST IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND I HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. - BY MICHAEL KRAUS

NEW BALANCE 997

Just like many of you, wasn’t able to get my hands on the Bodega x New Balance “NO DAYS OFF” collaboration. Don’t ask because you I looked on StockX and they are going for $330.00USD from suggested retail price $119.99USD. As the days went by and realize there was absolutely no plug for me, started to give up on my dreams of ever having these sought after shoes. Until today!

Today is my day off, normally spent with family and just at home relaxing. After hosting a really great event for Sebastian Mikael, can honestly say this day off is very much needed. While enjoying this day off, decided to check my emails not exactly what one should be doin on a day off, right? Took a quick glance at the emails and specifically the subject lines and boom there was an email from New Balance announcing the release of the MS997 silhouette the same one used by BODEGA on the “NO DAYS OFF” collaboration. Here’s your chance to get the close second or third with the MS997

This trail-inspired take on the 997 Sport is a contemporary update to our iconic 997 with Cordura material and rugged design details. Made with equal emphasis on tech and style, the upper borrows the DNA from the 997 heritage model and updates it with a more modern, sporty aesthetic. Encapsulating style reminiscent of the '09s, the chunky sole uses ENCAP Reveal technology for excellent underfoot comfort.

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HIGHEST IN THE ROOM

Trailing the buzz of their recent collaborations, Travis Scott and Jordan Brand team up once again for the Jordan 6 Retro Travis Scott, now available on StockX. This is the fourth Air Jordan silhouette that Cactus Jack has touched. This sneaker made its mainstream debut when Travis rocked them on stage during his Super Bowl LIII performance and the rest is history.

This AJ 6 features an olive upper with black detailing and red contrasting accents on the tongue and lace locks. A side cargo pocket is displayed on the collar, giving this sneaker a design modification that makes it the first of its kind. A sail midsole, glow-in-the-dark translucent outsole, 3M detailing and both Nike Air and Cactus Jack branding on the heel completes the design. These sneakers released in October of 2019 for $250. - StockX

PYER MOSS x REEBOK COLLECTIONS 3 & 3.5 • NYFW

Earlier this Summer, Pyer Moss founder Kerby Jean-Raymond was appointed as the Artistic Director for Reebok Studies, an emerging new division within the sportswear brand that aims to “explore the human nature of things and show the importance of people’s live and stories.” Barely two months after the announcement of this larger partnership, Jean-Raymond debuted his Collections 3 and 3.5 at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn to a massive crowd that lined up around the block to witness his interpretation of the concept of “Sankofa”. The runway show, which was prefaced by an empowering speech and backdropped by live choir music that delivered a medley of classics of both hip-hop and gospel, saw the designers collaborative vision with Reebok materialize with a vibrant assortment of sportswear gear and the new Experiment 4 – Fury Trail sneaker. The was design in three parts to communication the story of the fight and rise of the marginalized, the glamour and expression of success, and emotion. All three parts of the silhouette come in contact with the wearer.

The Reebok by Pyer Moss Experiment 4 – Fury Trail is set to launch on Reebok.com and select retailers including SSENSE this October as part of the launch of Collection 3, with additional colorways being available alongside Collection 3.5 in Spring 2020. via sneaker news

PYER MOSS x REEBOK CREATE NEW MOBIUS EXPERIMENT 3

Pyer Moss And Reebok Create New Mobius Experiment 3 SilhouetteAmerican menswear brand Pyer Moss and Reebok have enjoyed a fruitful collaborative partnership, one that’s set to make its first appearance of 2019 via a brand-new Reebok Mobius Experiment 3 silhouette, an updated take on basketball/training footwear from the ’90s. Pyer Moss head Kerby Jean-Raymond has displayed a compelling propensity for adding his modern-day vision to classic designs while ensuring that they still remain grounded in their rich heritage, so he’s kept the Mobius line’s ethos mostly intact while importing premium materials like rich suedes and butter-soft leather. The exterior’s molded design serves a dual purpose: it provides a look that amplifies the shoe’s form while also adding stability, and a neoprene bootie ensures a sock-like fit. The shoes are then completed by a branded asymmetrical lacing system and zipper with a colorful pull tag to lock in the design both literally and figuratively. Like the look? You can expect these new Mobius Experiments to release at the retailers listed below on April 12th.

BEYONCE'S IVY PARK X ADIDAS

Today, adidas announces a multi-layered partnership with Beyoncé. This newfound union with the all-time star will include a signature line of footwear and apparel as well as the re-launch of Ivy Park, the singer’s athleisure line that originally debuted in 2016. In addition to releasing a collection of products, Beyoncé will also champion the ideals of inspiring and empowering the next generation of creators, driving positive change in the world through sport, and identifying new business opportunities.

Beyoncé, despite her status as one of the most attractive celebrity draws for nearly two decades, has never truly had a major shoe deal with a sportswear brand. The forthcoming release of the first sneaker as part of this collaborative venture with adidas will be her first foray into the world of sneakers, which leads us to wonder – could Beyonce create a women’s line as powerful as adidas Yeezy?

Renowned not only for her music but also her style and indomitable confidence, Beyonce has slowly and painfully teased her own forthcoming adidas collaboration for quite some time. With fellow artists the likes of Pusha T and even Childish Gambino joining the ranks of the Three Stripes, it’s only fitting they leave room for the queen. Reinventing the wheel — one well worth making a comeback — the living legend has wrought an imaginative interpretation of the Samba silhouette as part of her “IVY PARK” thematics. Certainly joined by an expansive set of apparel, the shoe itself has no problems standing on its own, removing itself from its usual sportswear ethos with a chunky platform sole atop a base of what looks to be premium leathers. While the bottoms dye in dark gum shade, the rest is quite unassuming as a fitting starting point for the model itself, painting the suede toe caps with light gray then leaving all else relatively colorless — tongues, heel counters, and so on — though accents by way of the three stripes at the side and heel tab boldly display a sultry grape shade which is complemented by a swirled cord wrapped just around the entire back up to the vamp. Elsewhere, laces atop their ribbed and “IVY PARK” branded backdrop relatively are minimal to say the least, looping through only four total eye stays that are themselves constructed of the same thin string.

Grab a quick look at these as well as some unsurprisingly seductive campaign imagery right here, and sit tight as these were confirmed by Beyonce herself to be releasing on January 18th, the perfect open for the brand’s 2020 affairs. via sneaker news by michael le

"SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN"

Explore the creativity of footwear from around the globe through more than 300 pairs of shoes, ranging from elaborate vintage designs to those by contemporary makers. This exhibition considers the cultural significance and transformative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Examples from famous shoe collectors are shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before. The exhibition is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

On view November 19, 2016 to March 12, 2017

Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation provided generous support.
The East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum provided additional support.

Media Partners: Boston Spirit, Magic 106.7

Community Partner: Dress for Success Boston

Promotional Partner: Neiman Marcus

OPENING DAY FESTIVAL PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

JOIN US AT 3:00PM FOR "LET YOUR SOLE SPEAK" PANEL TO DISCUSS SNEAKER CULTURE, DESIGN AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU TO JAY CALDERIN @JAYCALDERIN FOR DOING A PHENOMENAL JOB AS MODERATOR AND TO THE EXTREMELY TALENTED HELEN KIRKUM @HELENTIME IT WAS GREAT SHARING THE STAGE WITH YOU! THANK YOU P|E|M  @PEABODYESSEX FOR ALLOWING US TO BE INVOLVED, AND THE PPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE A FEW PIECES FROM OUR COLLECTION. 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFO! PEM.ORG/CALENDAR

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO ENJOY SOME PICS FROM OPENING DAY.

SNEAKER MUSEUM X OSD X WOODY ROCKWELL X OH OLIVE CREATIVE

NIKE AIR MAGS aka MARTY MCFLY'S

UPDATE: Nike has officially announced that it will be releasing 1,500 pairs of the NIKE MAG. 

The NIKE MAG is no longer the 'greatest shoe never made.' The mythical shoes that originally captured the imagination of audiences in Back To The Future II is being released - and they're here to help  create a future without Parkinson's disease, Nike wrote in a press release. The 2011 NIKE MAG shoe was designed to be a precise replica of the original from Back To The Future II. The aesthetic is an exact match, down to the contours of the upper, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent NIKE in the strap. The 2011 NIKE MAG illuminates with the pinch of the "ear"  of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge" 

These shoes will be auctioned off on EBAY Fashion Vault and proceeds will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

Visit NIKEMEDIA.com for more details on the sale which will begin September 8th, at 8:30PM PST.

HAITI.revisted ART + MUSIC + CULTURE

socialmixxer ... presents

HAITI.revisited
+art +music +culture

+Wednesday October 19th, 2011
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+featured artist
JEAN-CLAUDE SAINTE - JCS STUDIO
Haiti + Boston

Born in Haiti; Jean-Claude Sainte earned a degree in architecture before he immigrated to the United States in 1993, with the objective to further his education and to promote Haitian culture. Sainte began to paint since he was a child, demonstrated such profound passion for fine art at the age of seven, with the help from his father he attended the "Foyer D'es Arts Plastiques" one of the most prestigious art academies in Haiti. Later, Sainte became a member of Haiti's Academy of Fine Arts,( Academie D'es Beaus Art), where he specialized in portraits. Sainte has exhibited his work at the Mansfield Art Festival, Harvard Multi Cultural Art Festival, Boston Center for the Arts, Museum of Afro-American Arts in Roxbury and The Philadelphia Art Expo.