Take your classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high-top kicks and craft them out of a heavy snakeskin-patterned premium leather upper and you have the basics for the latest Converse By John Varvatos sneaker. The shoes feature a distressed veneer and iced outsole for a broken-in look. Get them now at CONVERSE for $170. via Freshness

MINI Cooper is expanding its line-up to include the 2012 MINI Roadster — the first 2-door convertible in the brand’s history, and the 6th model option in its family. Using powerplants snatched from other models, the 2012 MINI Roadster’s naturally aspirated or turbo charged 1.6 liter inline-4 cylinder engine will offer between 122 hp (for […]

Born just four years ago, French carmaker Genty is re-igniting France’s supercar dreams with its highly limited edition Akylone. Sure Bugatti is technically French, but we all know ze Germans are the real puppetmasters over at Molsheim. Built around a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, the Genty Akylone will be powered by an alleged 1,000 […]

Japanese retailer atmos and New Balance have joined forces yet again in developing the winter version of the 574 running shoe for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Dubbed the H574, the mid-top sneaker features bright colors on premium suede with perforated detailing. Get your pair for $120.

Not one to usually design for Johnny Wallflower, Jeremy Scott continues his streak of attention-getting footwear with this collaboration with Korean female rap group 2NE1. The latest iteration of the adidas Originals JS Collage Wings shoes feature bright clashing colors with a sundry of materials thrown together, including faux fur and leather, in homage to the […]

For Fall/Winter 2011 Christian Louboutin drops a new Holiday Collection, highlighted by a purple velvet version (below) of his Louis Strass silhouette swathed in real Swarokvski crystals. There are 3 more styles in the 4-pack, including a leopard print Alfie Flat (above) and two Rantus Orlato versions, both with suede with copious glitter (after Jump). […]

New from Parisian design powerhouse Surface To Air are these simple black pebbled leather sneakers. Fresh for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the Portugal-made mid-top shoes feature contrasting lace-up closure in dirty white, textured foxing at toe and heel, and tone on tone stitching. Pick them up at SSENSE for $365. One more high detailed look at […]

Kris Van Assche’s latest high-top is made of an clean soft black leather upper with white rubber soles — the Jodhpur silhouette echoing the same themes of black, sleek minimalism found on his couture garments. The 100% leather sneakers feature a velcro wraparound closure with the Belgian’s logo embossed, and can be found at SSENSE for $470.