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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
PINK: NEW VERSACE / LEBRON JAMES x KITH - RONNIE FIEG
Looking towards the warmer months ahead, Versace recently released a preview of its upcoming Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. In the preview released, it seems that the storied label will be going for a casual sporty look highlighted by relaxed trousers, T-shirts and athleisure sneakers. Additionally, the upcoming seasonal range will take advantage of the millennial pink trend frequently sported by street style fanatics, presenting lighter tones accented by gaudy gold accessories. Take a look at Versace’s Spring/Summer 2018 campaign preview above and let us know what you think.
For more contemporary fashion news, make sure to check out our picks for the top fashion collaborations of 2017.
Looking towards the warmer months ahead, Versace recently released a preview of its upcoming Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. In the preview released, it seems that the storied label will be going for a casual sporty look highlighted by relaxed trousers, T-shirts and athleisure sneakers. Additionally, the upcoming seasonal range will take advantage of the millennial pink trend frequently sported by street style fanatics, presenting lighter tones accented by gaudy gold accessories. Take a look at Versace’s Spring/Summer 2018 campaign preview above and let us know what you think.
For more contemporary fashion news, make sure to check out our picks for the top fashion collaborations of 2017.
NBA superstar LeBron James and KITH mastermind Ronnie Fieg have been quite busy during this holiday season, from promoting the new mini-documentary Long Live the King about King James’s life to unveiling a whole slew of new LeBron 15 models alongside Nike, including the new LeBron Performance 15.
During tonight’s Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors game, James stepped onto the court sporting the silhouettes officially dubbed LeBron Performance 15 by Fieg. Essentially taking on the standard LeBron 15 design, this “Rose Gold” model features a zipper enclosure down the middle.
So far no further release notes have been released, but according to Fieg, the LeBron Performance 15 is coming soon.
FASHION: Adrianne Ho Stars in 2ccm's Latest Holiday Editorial
Chinese streetwear retailer 2ccm is celebrating nine years of success with a comprehensive app update and a new style series titled “Upgrade” featuring model Adrianne Ho.
The style series features two contrasting themes — “Lo-Fi” and “Hi-Fi” — and comes in the form of an editorial spread and a short video featuring pieces from fashion heavyweights such as Balenciaga, Vetements, Raf Simons, Maison Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Comme des Garcons, Rick Owens and more. The “Hi-Fi” editorial takes on a futuristic, cyberpunk vibe with sheeny metallics, glitter pieces, slick all-black outfits, strobe lights and neon hues. The “Lo-Fi” theme taps into the classical charm of a European-style court hotel.
FASHION: AIR FORCE 1'S / WHITE MOUNTAINEERING / VETEMENTS
In commemoration of atmos‘ yearly sneaker convention, Nike debuts a selection of exclusive sneakers and matching hoodies. In line with the 35th anniversary of the Air Force 1, the release focuses on hits of color.
The release sees an assortment of black hoodies and sneakers bolstered by colorful “FORCE” and Swoosh branding. The quartet of hoodies and sneakers offer hits of red, yellow, blue and white in contrast with the dark base color, with each set of sneakers corresponding to a hoodie. Hoodies feature French terry and a traditional fit, while the sneakers offer premium leather and the 2007 AF1 silhouette.
Check out the drop on atmos’ web store, where the hoodies retail for ¥9,000 JPY and the sneakers for ¥10,000 JPY (approximately $80 USD and $90 USD, respectively). Meanwhile, a Nike summit has been teased, with Virgil Abloh-designed Air Force 1 invitations going out to guests.
Japanese label White Mountaineering is queuing up a trio of collaborations, with exclusives from adidas Originals, Danner, and Wrangler all on the way. Encompassing footwear and denim goods, the line-up is due for release before next season.
The gem of the collection is a colorful edit of the adidas Originals Superstar BOOST, which White Mountaineering reworked for a recent adidas Originals by White Mountaineering drop. Colorful lining and Three Stripes branding is juxtaposed with an earth-toned Primeknit, recalling camouflage. A pair of denim staples from Wrangler feature subtle reworked details, with the “124 MJ” jacket offering a drop shoulder and the “11 MWZ” jeans featuring a slimmer, tapered cut. Both are offered with pre-washed fades. Meanwhile, Danner’s take on the postman boot is executed in beige Italian suede, with a chunky Vibram sole and matching laces.
Keep an eye on the brand’s website for more information on the release, slated for the first half of 2018. For more Japanese goods, take a look at NEIGHBORHOOD x Burton’s Winter 2017 drop.
French label du jour Vetements unveiled another colorful Reebok sock release, poised to hit retailer MR PORTER shortly.
Following the label’s first Spring/Summer 2018 drop, the eye-catching range of socks is only the first of Vetements’ forthcoming seasonal drops. Offered in a host of bright colors, the ankle-length socks feature plentiful Vetements and Reebok logos. Hits of yellow, blue, red, orange and more ensure the accessories maximum visual impact, although neutral-toned offerings are also available.
Expect the range to hit MR PORTER shortly, and sell out soon after. Recently, Adrianne Ho wore some of Vetements’ key pieces for 2ccm’s Holiday 2017 editorial.
BOOKS: A Japanese Book of Vintage Nirvana T-Shirts Has Surfaced In time for Kurt Cobain’s 50th birthday.
Japan’s vintage culture is dedicated like no other, with hundreds of stores celebrating and treasuring clothing from years past — even uncovering surprising finds. offshore tokyo combines its love of retro clothing and Kurt Cobain with a new book, dubbed HELLOH? Nirvana T-Shirt Book.
Encompassing vintage graphic T-shirts and more, Helloh? covers a huge range of Nirvana-related goods. In quintessentially meticulous Japanese style, pages are dedicated to cardigans recalling Cobain’s mohair favorite, quotes from the musician and even a spread dedicated to the Nevermind album cover. Photos of Cobain, his bandmates, friends and family also populate the book, with plenty of large full-color photo. Of course, the cornerstone of the text is the collection of rare Nirvana T-shirts, with images of Cobain, the band’s logo and even Sub-Pop-references emblazoned across countless short and long-sleeved items.
The book and a complimentary T-shirt by Zatuon are available on offshore tokyo’s web store. For more graphic
FRESH KICKS: Nike Drops Exclusive Gatorade x Air Jordan 1 Collection in Paris
Jordan Brand has linked up with Gatorade across the streets of Paris to launch their collaborative Air Jordan 1 silhouette. The Air Jordan 1 “Flavourways” dropped in the French capital with an exclusive vending machine experience allowing visitors to receive a special-edition Jordan Gatorade bottle corresponding with a sneaker colorway. Using their phones, attendees were able to use the bottle to unlock the sneaker purchase and add the neon-hued shoe to their collections
Jordan Brand is traveling back in time to share a new spin on the iconic “Be Like Mike” campaign alongside Gatorade. Making its debut in the early ’90s, the ads inspired viewers to channel their inner Michael Jordan in their own right. Over time, the spots would grow to go down in time as some of the most influential moments in sports advertising.
26 years later, Jordan Brand and Gatorade have reunited to share toady’s version of “Be Like Mike” through footwear and apparel. Within the footwear range is the Air Jordan 6 and Air Jordan 32 Low which both share a mix of orange, green, white and black coloring as an ode to Gatorade’s signature colors. Its apparel is comprised of a selection of T-shirts, shorts, jackets, hoodies and a few other pieces donning co-branding from Gatorade and Jordan Brand.
For those who weren’t lucky enough to be in Paris for the experience, the sneaker launches on December 27 across Europe including on the SNEAKRS App and at Jordan.com. Check out the video above to see the vending machine in action, and scroll the gallery below to get a better look at the eye-catching colorways available tomorrow.
UPDATE: The Air Jordan 6 “Gatorade” in green suede is releasing on December 30 for a retail price of $225 USD.
Celebrating the days when everyone wanted to “Be Like Mike,” Jordan Brand is set to release an Air Jordan 6 inspired by Michael Jordan’s memorable Gatorade commercial. The Air Jordan 6 “Gatorade” is a shout out to the Miami-inspired logo of Gatorade and comes dressed up in a synthetic green suede upper. A hit of orange on the midsole and heel-stripe combined with a white outsole finishes off the color scheme of Gatorade’s logo.
The Air Jordan 6 “Gatorade” is set to hit select Jordan Brand retailers on October 28 for a price of $190 USD.
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