19 Sep
LA designer continues his assault on wallflowers everywhere

Jeremy Scott continues his sartorial assault on wallflowers everywhere with his latest collaboration with headwear giant New Era. As can be expected from the flamboyant Angeleno designer, the Jeremy Scott x New Era Headwear Collection for Spring/Summer 2013 features a varitey of baseball caps more suited for a Rick James video than the streets. Based on […]


21 Feb
High performance spider-web lattice frame handcrafted in USA

Based on a patented (and very unique looking) IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar open lattice tube design, the Delta 7 Arantix Mountain Bicycle is a high performance 2-wheeler that weighs in at a scant 2.74 pounds. The lightweight hardtail bike frame is handcrafted in the USA, with a “spiderweb-like” design that boasts an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio resulting […]


21 Feb
Ultra-luxury Gingham high-tops for Spring/Summer 2012

Christian Louboutin continues his foray into the realm of ultra luxury sneakers with this latest iteration of his Louis Flat silhouette. The classic “Louis” has been made over for Spring/Summer 2012 in checkered vichy fabric, and finished in metallic specchio. You can get your own Italian-made limited edition patent leather gingham high-tops for $795. via […]


14 Feb
Mismatched textures & bold colors for Spring/Summer 2012

New for Spring/Summer 2012 from Balenciaga are these Panelled Sneakers, which feature mismatched textures & bold colors for the warmer weather. The Italian made luxury kicks have a bright electric blue mesh, green suede and navy patent leather around the ankles. You can find them for $545 at Mr. Porter. More detailed look of the Balenciaga Panelled Sneaker […]


25 Aug
More ultra-luxury footwear for Fall/Winter 2011

French luxury house Lanvin introduces the latest style for their Fall/Winter 2011 footwear collection. The high-top sneakers come in taupe with grained leather and beige suede paneling. Add to that textured dark bronze caps at the round toe and heel and you get a well designed, and exceptionally priced, shoe. The lace-up closure, gunmetal eyelets […]


A big day for Christian Louboutin, who on top of the “Tartan” Rollerboy Spikes Slip-Ons below also is unveiling 2 colorways of their Alfie Flat silhouette. The first high-top shoe (above) features an upper made mostly of black velvet with glossy black watersnake, gold patent leather, hiking boot-inspired cross lacing and a heel strap. The […]


6 Jul
Luxury patent, suede, scored and printed leather low-tops

High end Spanish-via-France high end label Balenciaga unveils these Mesh & Leather low-top sneakers for the upcoming season. Featuring a blend of contrasting leathers — including patent, suede, scored and printed — the shoes somewhat justify their ultra-luxury pricetag. The leather-lined sneakers also feature a black & white mesh and grey leather upper with a […]


22 Mar
Ultra luxury high tops for Autumn/Winter 2011

Avante-gard designer Raf Simons continues his assault on the sneaker game with the release of his latest collection of footwear. Fresh for his Autumn/Winter 2011 line, Simons’ collection varies from the elegant to the outright outlandish, using everything from brightly colored patent leathers to natural full grains to a variety of luxurious materials on a […]