9 Jun
European footwear gets vamped up for adventure seekers

Vans has introduced a new sneaker for the Fall 2011 Vans Vault line. Known as the Espadrille TH LX, the newly added shoe takes cues from the espadrille, a flat shoe that originates from the Pyrenees. Like its inspiration, the Espadrille TH LX features the same mid-sole — this time made of hemp — except […]


8 Jun
Bold luxury sneakers for Fall 2011

Lanvin drops a new luxury sneaker for their Fall 2011 collection. The bold mid-top shoe features embossed calfskin and woven nylon with side ankle zipper and premium calfskin lining. As can be expected from the couture high end line, their premium sneaker is gonna cost you — about $865 (€590) via Lanvin online. More shots […]


31 May
Limited edition high-tops for Fall 2011

The latest collection from Vans’ designer OTW line consists of several premium material updates of their Alomar silhouette. The new materials available include the wool version above, plus full grain leather and oiled pig suede options. The limited edition high-tops will be available in several colorways starting tomorrow ( June 1, 2011) at all Vans […]


12 May
Too early to start thinking about Fall/Winter 2011?

Vancouver-based label Wings + Horns shows off their upcoming Fall/Winter 2011 footwear for the first time. If I could fill up my closet with Wings + Horns gear I certainly would, so the idea of them bringing out some sneakers is certainly newsworthy. The up and coming Canadian menswear label is constructing their high-tops with […]


8 Feb
The N-3B Snorkel Parka gets the shiny treatment

Spiewak taps designer Mark McNairy to update their N-3B Snorkel Parka with nice results. To be shown at the upcoming (capsule) Las Vegas show, the parkas for Spiewak’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection get various shiny updates in material, as well as the more subdued denim option above left. Although all the models shown in the lookbook […]


21 Jan
Art Of Noise, Plastikman, The Fall, Kraftwerk and Angelo Badalamenti all in the same brainfood mixtape

The last couple of mixtapes we’ve posted have been aimed at the dancefloor, and while there’s certainly nothing wrong with that today we’re feeling a bit more cerebral — maybe it’s the winter weather. Although that can’t be, because from our secret lair at The Meadows hidden under a knoll deep in the Venice Beach […]


20 Jan
High end sneakers, boots and dress shoes for autumn

Designer label Giuliano Fujiwara unveils their Fall/Winter 2011 footwear collection, which runs the gamut from high-end high top sneakers (above) to boots to dress shoes to some more whimsical, fashion-oriented numbers. The Fall/Winter 2011 footwear collection will be available in the coming months at Guiliana Fujiwara flagship stores and assorted boutiques this fall.


2 Dec
Luxury streetwear sneakers from California

Luxury streetwear brand Android Homme have released their sneaker collection for Fall/Winter 2010, and there are some beauties in the mix. Utilizing many of their silhouettes from their Spring line, Android Homme advance their look with several new luxury materials and colorways. Perforated and woven leathers, herringbone wool and soft premium leathers all make the […]