Deluxe 2011 Spring/Summer

Deluxe is another new Japanese brand that I have discovered this year. The concept behind the collection is “Muddy Town.” A tribute to famous musician Muddy Waters and the styles surrounding jazz in it’s heyday. I love the pics;shot to resemble a dark jazz club with friends hanging and having fun.  What do you think of the Deluxe photos? The rest of the pics after the break.

Freshjive 2011 Spring Collection

We just looked at the Freshjive 2011 Spring Lookbook and now we have all the pieces of the new collection.  As we saw from the lookbook, there are lots of tees and tank in some pretty bold prints.  The denim really stands out in the collection.  I especially like the buckle back jeans. What do think of the collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Freshjive 2011 Spring Lookbook

Out of all the lookbook’s I have posted, I am more excited about this one. I rediscovered Freshjive last year and it quickly became one of my go to brands.  All the usual suspects of Spring are in the collection; short, tanks and short sleeve button ups.  The theme is River’s Edge, with a lot of photos in and around the Los Angeles reservoir.  What do you think of the Freshjive 2011 Spring Lookbook? The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Royal Mid “Baroque”

My first experience, with the Air Royal Mid, was last year with the patent leather version.  I was contemplating wearing them in my upcoming wedding.  The Royal’s, this year, have been changed a little bit.  Instead of having a perforated swoosh, they chose to use compression molding; creating a raised swoosh. They also swapped out the leather lining for a softer wool lining.  Besides the technical jargon; this shoe is pre aged leather shoe; with all the crack and creases of aged leather. It looks like a shoe that has been handed down from generation to generation.  This is just a great looking shoe.  It’s available now at Canadian boutique Livestock for $155, which is so worth it for these shoes. What do you think of the redesigned Air Royal Mid?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Spotlight: adidas Originals Blue Collection

This collection of adidas Originals clothing just popped up the internet and I was immediately excited.  I wasn’t even going to spotlight this collection, but I just love it so much.  From what I have read the fit in the clothes is a little more roomier then normal fashion these days, but that is wear fashion is headed. There are 4 items that were announced so far and even a women’s line, which I will not be posting here.  Check out the rest of the post and pics after the break.

fragment design x Nike Zoom All Court

I am so glad to see so many simple shoes coming out this year.  By simple, I mean one to two colors on the shoe.  The upcoming collab between fragment design x Nike is actually what I am talking about. The shoes come in 4 different colors; red, green, and black with an all white canvas base.  The shoes look absolutely amazing, but it’s going to be hard to keep these fresh, because they are mostly white canvas.  Which means hard to clean and collects dirt; I have a pair of canvas sweets and they find dirt faster they other fabrics.  I applaud fragment for just putting their logo on the tongue to keeping the shoe simple. Look for these in February at select retailers, expect a limited release.  What do you think of the latest collaboration? Detailed pics right after the break.

Diesel x adidas Originals Collection

This is a surprising collaboration. Only surprising because Diesel makes shoes.  They don’t make great shoes, so it kind of makes sense.  No matter what the reason, this is one awesome collab.  Diesel chose to collab on 5 different shoe; 2 mid Forums, 2 Stan Smiths and a zx700. The shoes are being offered at Diesel Flagship stores worldwide.  Diesel has added their signature rivets and is using some pretty bold color choices. My favorite so far is the zx700 in black and green and the Forum with the red strap. I am kind of surprised there was no denim covered sneakers; considering Diesel is known for denim.  What do you think of the Diesel x adidas collaboration?  More detailed pics after the break.

Nike Air Vengeance Plus

I should have posted this weeks ago, as soon as these popped up on Nike.com.  I was trying to figure out the next shoe to add to my arsenal. Let’s welcome the Nike Air Vengeance in Dark Grey/Varsity Purple-Black-Wolf Grey colorway.  I know this shoe just arrived at 21 Mercer, but it has been at the Nike Store since the beginning of January. I having been eyeing this one for a while and now it’s time to pull the trigger.  When I do get the shoe expect more details on fit and how the shoe feels in person. What do you think of the Air Vengeance?  More detailed pics after the break.

Bodega x Saucony Elite 2011 Spring Preview

Bodega has added a smorgasbord of new Saucony Elite’s to their store and webstore.  The Saucony Elite was designed for small Japanese retailers made of the finest leather, suede and nylon. There are four new colorways of the Shadow 6000 and one the Jazz ‘91. These shoes look amazing. They simple colorways, but they look incredibly high class. The shoes are limited to 300 pairs per colorway and are only sold at Bodega, online and in store. What do you think of the Saucony Elite line? Which pair is your favorite? Check out the full pics after the break.

adidas x Jeremy Scott “Fall 2011 Preview”

Do you know the name Jeremy Scott yet?  Just when you think he’s done and can’t possibly design anything more crazy; he’s bring out the big guns and blows the sneaker world away. These are shots of two new Jeremy Scott sneakers that will be making their debut this fall. I’m going to let the sneakers do the talking. What do you think of the “Fall Preview?” “Which is your favorite? Check out the pics after the break.

adidas Questar Reflective

The 80’s running shoe is coming back in a big way.  With Nike releasing their all there new vintage running shoes and New Balance releasing all their retro running shoes; I don’t blame adidas for throwing their hat in the ring.  The Questar is a great hat to be throwing into the ring.  Most people  would run when the hear the colors are red,yellow and blue, but they really work well with this shoe.  Check it out for yourself if you don’t believe.  What do you think of the Questar? More Pics after the break.

adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott “Fire”

Packer Shoes has the Jeremy Scott “Fire” for sale.  You just read about the “Teddy Bear” and these are the other new release the “Fire.”  Again these are not for the faint of heart, but they would be a great conversation starter. They’re actually not as crazy as the “Teddy Bear,” but I would still pick the bear for the win.  What do you think of the Jeremy Scott “Fire?”  Would you wear these shoes?  More pics after the break.