Multi-hyphenate Kunichi Nomura wears more hats than the average person. Editor, writer, designer, radio DJ and “Tripster”, which is also the eponymous name of his interior design company. Prior, some of Tripster’s projects include a Bruce Weber photography exhibition, event space for Uniqlo and Nike, including Beams Japan’s catalogue. Although they’ve been designing spaces, with […]
Following the previous XT-6 Advanced, Japanese label and wander once again partners up with Salomon for their Spring/Summer 2023 collection. Taking on a militarian approach, the duo looks to the Jungle Ultra Low, a hybrid hiking shoe that features a suede and mesh upper built onto an Advanced Chassis bottom unit. Outfitted in a clean […]
Air Max Day isn’t the only Swoosh holiday that sneakerheads look forward to every year. While usually smaller in scale, SNKRS Day is also a big occasion for passionate Nike fans. Every year, the Nike SNKRS App holds a special day filled with restocks and events within their own country’s domains. For Japan, this falls […]
Though mainly for the au courant, Cannabis culture is definitely gaining more prominence every year especially in more liberal countries. Everywhere else, it’s a clandestine practice. The etymology of “4/20” is obscure or at least debatable, but April 20th has been a day dedicated to the herb’s recreational use, celebrated by its aficionados and enthusiasts. […]
White Mountaineering and Vans is not a recent partnership with collaborations dating back to 2010, in addition to another Billy’s exclusive in 2015. Founded in 2006 by Yosuke Aizawa, the Tokyo-based label amalgamates the performance technology of outdoors wear with the aesthetic demands of the contemporary fashion world. The unison of “design, practicality, and technology” […]
[Update 25 Apr 2023] The upcoming Joe Freshgoods x New Balance “Beneath the Surface” pack has received a wider release date. For those looking to cop, you will be able to find them on New Balance’s website on 28 April. [Update 19 Apr 2023] An online raffle of the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance “Beneath the […]
[Update 31 Mar 2023] Are you ready? The upcoming JJJJound x Reebok Club C “White/Olive” will be releasing first on 6 April on JJJJound’s website, at a retail price of US$150. It’s not immediately clear if a wider global release will take place following the first drop, but chances are you’ll be able to grab […]
Japanese retailer Billy’s is no stranger to collaborations producing some noteworthy ones with Vans such as their “Year of the Rabbit” and “Animal” packs, and last year’s “Patchwork” collection. Now, they expand their collaborative portfolio with adidas by taking on one of their best-selling silhouettes, the Stan Smith. The Minimal affix to its name is […]
Sneakers may not be a primary focus for Oakley, but the sportswear label has proven that they have a lot to offer with the category, especially since the inception of their Footwear Program under the Oakley Factory Team lab in partnership with Brain Dead. Once again returning with the Flesh, the duo now dresses the […]
[Update 24 Mar 2023] Prepare your wallets as a release date of 15 April has been slated for the Nike Dunk Low “Grey/Black/Orange”. Retail is set at $110 a pair. Over the years, the Nike Dunk Low has been offered numerous times, owing to its popularity in the world of sneakers. While the silhouette mainly sees […]
