The rollout of this year’s Olympic games in Rio has surely triggered some special footwear colorways as of late. This time around, Nike Basketball joins in on the fun with the Kobe 11 Elite Low silhouette as the canvas. Inspired by the need for a crisp white pair on a beautiful summer day, you’ll find its upper dominated by white Flyknit matched with a white midsole. A nod to the Brazilian flag can also be seen throughout its detailing as hints of green, blue and yellow are visible within subtle detailing on its lace tips, Swoosh and heel outlines. Playing off of Kobe Bryant’s “Black Mamba” nickname, reptilian scales are placed along its heel and tongue for finishing touches.
The NikeLab Kobe 11 Elite Low Brazil will release in very limited quantities on August 6.
Medicom Toy has teamed up with French art group K.Olin tribu on a full-porcelain BE@RBRICK toy. The French atelier, who specializes in porcelain art, has crafted a range of white 400% BE@RBRICKs, marking the first time ever the popular bear figurine has been released in this material. This one-of-a-kind style is made entirely by hand in the K.Olin tribu workshops and each is unique in its construction. Priced at $500 USD, pre-sale for the figurine has begun here.
The German automotive company has tracked down The King’s very own BMW, the one he used while he was a GI stationed in Germany, and over the course of two years, has meticulously restored the classic back to its original health. Only 257 of this rare BMW 507 roadster were ever built and it wasn’t rediscovered until 2006. This particular model has been driven not only by The King himself, but by famous German race car driver Hans Stuck. BMW has cautiously restored every little detail including the rebuilding of the 3.2L V8 engine. The restoration also includes a revamped front frame carrier, a period correct wooden nailing strip for securing the soft top, and an original feather white paint job along the exterior. Presley’s car will be on public display on August 18 at Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. Head over to the event’s site for more information.
Coming off a successful showing at Paris Fashion Week, FACETASM links up with Vans to produce a pair of eye-catching sneakers ahead of the fall season. Designer Hiromichi Ochiai applies a monochromatic butterfly-inspired pattern to the iconic Authentic and Slip-On silhouettes, both of which retain their trademark canvas uppers and vulcanized midsoles. Check out both pairs above and look for them to drop at select retailers in the coming weeks.
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