Although I would never trade my collection of New Balance 576s for anything on earth, I’m very much liking New Balance’s new collection of court offerings. Coming straight from their vaults, the canvas Pro model includes a high-top/low-top combination and two basic colorways — white with bone and black on black. Both models feature a […]

Guess we’re in a bizarre mini-Gucci obsession here, following up their Heritage sunglasses with new fur-lined Gucci Hi-Top Lace-Up sneakers. Part of their upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 collection, the hiking boot-inspired sneakers are made with a brown premium suede upper, brown leather trim ankle support, rubber sole and signature red and green colorway web loop. The […]

Today Gourmet NFN unveiled their new model for Fall 2010, called the Due C (above). The zipper-bestowed canvas upper lends the mid-top shoe almost 2 distinctly different looks, and comes in two colorways — white and navy blue. Gourmet also introduced the Quattro Skate this weekend, a skateboarding shoe aimed at a slightly higher market […]

Using the classic Wayfarer and Clubmaster frame styles, Ray-Ban drops their 2010 Summer Rare Prints collection. Taking two of their more timeless silhouettes and emblazoning them with vivid splashes of color, maps, stripes, comics and pins, the Rare Prints collection is the perfect accoutrement to any peak summer BBQ or pool party — keeping it […]

Los Angeles high-fashion prodigal son Rick Owens has released his new Fall/Winter 2010 accessories collection at oki-ni, and some pieces are as cutting edge as you’d expect. Love the black and grey baclavas ($180, above), as well as the obsessively thick scarves ($575). There’s also high end soft leather wallets, alpaca hats ($250) and military […]

Passarella Death Squad is back with one of their first mainstream collaborations, a limited edition Casio G-shock watch to stay up on time with (read our interview with founder Danny Broddle). For a label so ready to jump around in creative mediums (what with their graphic tees, ready-to-wear collection and music), it shouldn’t surprise that […]

These Adidas Originals’ Nizza Hi take the tech route, featuring an independent zipper closure that you lace up to the sneaker. Part of the Fall 2010 OT Tech Collection, the high-tops come in three colorways, feature premium leather uppers and subtle pattern details on the mid-sole. Pre-order them now at Crooked Tongues for £75.00 [$115] […]

Really feeling Carte Blanche’s latest mixtape, House Party. As the name so succinctly suggests, the Ed Banger stalwarts (aka DJ Mehdi and Riton) drop tracks from some legendary house minds (Toddy Terry, Daft Punk, Inner City, Armand Van Helden, et al) blended in with some homespun tracks and remixes. The perfect heat for you 4th […]