TWO EIGHT NEW YORK: THE MOVIE

Stunnaman from The Pack goes to New York City. Enjoy.

February 2011 Nike SB Releases

In a SB store near you.

Nike SB X Brooklyn Projects Rib Dunk High Teaser

Here's an early teaser of a Dunk High colored up by the crew at Brooklyn Projects. According to BP owner Dom Deluca these will be available this summer at Brooklyn Projects and other SB dealers.

Rihanna's Dress at the 53rd annual Grammys

(P.S looks like Clouds <3 )

EXHIBITION OF WONDERWALL ARCHIVES 01-10 PROJECT MODELS Further Look

Following several different looks, designboom provides the greatest and most comprehensive look to date. The painstaking detail of each of the diaroma models shows all the thought and effort which goes into the pre-production shape which ultimately factors into WONDERWALL’s notoriety and respect throughout the architectural world. Among the spaces shown include Pass The Baton, A.P.C., Pierre Hermes and Nike.

Affinity Chair by Ben Alun-Jones

Affinity Chair from Ben Alun-Jones on Vimeo.

Invisibility has long been a desired trait amongst superhuman powers. For industrial designer Ben Alun-Jones, the goal of creating something that offered the appearance of sitting on thin air went hand in hand with the concept of invisibility. The Affinity Chair looks to achieve this by camouflaging itself amongst its environment and surroundings via the use of LEDs, mirror film and acrylic. The Affinity Chair will be presented at the Royal College of Art Interim Show until Monday, Febr. 7 followed by a showing at V&A Connects with… ARTS THREAD and at the V&A Digital Festival.

(Amazing...)

Volta for oki-ni Woolen Sneaker Boots

Designed exclusively by oki-ni is this new set of woolen sneaker boots from Italian footwear brand Volta. Offered in extremely limited numbers, the shoes feature a Limonta waterproof wool and come in two specially-selected colorways. This latest drop for Spring/Summer 2011 is now available through oki-ni online, priced at £175.00.

(DOPE AS SHIT!)

Billionaire Boys Club BLASTIVO JACKET

Billionaire Boys Club has taken on a interpretative flair in many of its recent releases. Taking on staple pieces of menswear design, we’ve seen the NIGO and Pharrell Williams-headed label create some interesting juxtapositions and revampings which look to create something with a greater visual quality. The BLASTIVO JACKET takes the profile of a sports coat and rearranges it thanks to the use of denim and patterned sleeves. Available starting Feb. 10 at THE ICE CREAM STORE TOKYO.

Yan Liang London College of Fashion MA “Mixture” Collection

At this year’s London College of Fashion MA showcase, Chinese designer Yan Liang unveiled a memorable collection titled “Mixture.” Inspired by the use of wood and its ability to be utilized in unforeseen settings, much of her collection over both apparel and accessories incorporates some element of wood. Whether it be shirts with wooden pockets, wooden bow ties or paneled jackets, the inclusion of wood is ultimately well positioned and natural in its appearance.

Photography: Raymond T

Air Jordan V Bin 23 – A Closer Look

It’s not often that the consumer directly impacts the key design choices for Jordan releases, but that was the case with the upcoming release of the Bin 23 Air Jordan V Retro. In a discussion with members of the footwear team, friend of the brand and longtime Jordan-head Alex Meacham talked about a memory that influenced how he rocked his favorite pair of Js. The Air Jordan V has always had a special place in Jordan fans’ hearts with its fighter plane-inspired design, and Meacham was no different. Meacham recalls a 1990 playoff game between Chicago and Milwaukee where Michael Jordan caught his eye by rocking his black AJ Vs with white laces. This was back when the players would wear tights that would go lower than their shorts. To add to the legend of the white laces, MJ ended up dropping 48 points in a hard-fought game.

That summer, Meacham attended a basketball camp held for some of the top prep players in the country. Once he arrived, he realized that all of the best players were wearing black shoes with white laces. To Meacham and the players there, the white laces became a statement. So with the Bin 23 Air Jordan V Retro drop, JB had to bring it back with the white laces – a first for the 5s. The Bin 23 Vs feature the classic black/black metallic silver colorway crafted with premium leathers, and a no-sew technique on the updated black window on the upper. A release is set for Feb. 18 at limited Jordan Brand retail locations across the country.

Levi’s Lefty Jean Textile Vest

The co-designed Levi’s Lefty Jean collection as headed by Takahiro Miyashita and Kazuki Kuraishi work together to produce something a little different. The Textile Vest is unlike most of their previous releases which focused mostly on shirts, jackets and bottoms. With a Mexican blanket style-flannel, the vest can be worn alone or buttoned inside a Levi’s Trucker jacket as a liner. Available now at Levi’s E-SHOP.

Ice Cream “Drippy” Sneakers

Released just in time for the weekend, these new “Drippy” sneakers by Ice Cream are definitely one of the coolest kicks we’ve seen so far this spring. With a canvas upper, tonal laces and a rubber sole, the all-white shoe prominently features a trompe l’oiel print around the base to mimic dripping. With your choice of either navy or pink, the Drippy is available at select BBC/Ice Cream retailers come this weekend.

Christian Louboutin for Marlon Gobel Preview

With a combined seven years of tutelage and forging relationships under two of the most influential designers in the industry – Thom Browne and Michael Bastion – New York-based Marlon Gobel has finally ascended the mainstream. With his junior collection due out Spring/Summer 2011, luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin made true on the rumors by designing an exclusive collection for Gobel’s Fall/Winter 2011 menswear presentation during New York Fashion Week this past Thursday. Complementing Gobel’s line were a range of Louboutin’s motifs from hybrid gold colored spiked slippers and the calmer nude suede slippers with bauble details on the front. Here’s a preview look at the presentation.

Fly Shit I will get me a pair!