Friday, May 29, 2009

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On June 15, 2009 Trey Songz will release his original demo that landed him a deal with Atlantic Records. “Genesis” will include songs like “About the Game” a track that was featured on the Bathing Ape website and on the Coach Carter soundtrack prior to his first album “I Gotta Make It” with Atlantic Records.

Trey Songz is known for being very personal in the sense that he allows his fans to experience certain aspects of his life that are otherwise unavailable to the general public. He will take this even further on June 15, 2009 when he releases “Genesis” which is a mixtape comprised of his original demo that struck him the deal with Atlantic records in 2004. This mixtape will be available for free download as Trey shares even more of himself with his fans. In support of “Genesis” Trey Songz is in the works of planning a mixtape tour where he will also perform songs from his highly anticipated third album “Ready” which will be available in stores and online on August 4, 2009.

ABOUT TREY SONGZ:
In 2005, a young man with a voice far beyond his years stepped onto the scene before the world was equipped for one of his kind. With the release of "
Trey Day" his sophomore release on Atlantic Records last fall, it is clear that Trey Songz is here for the long run. After much success for the single, "Can't Help But Wait," Trey received his first BET Award nomination in 2008. Just recently Trey Songz was featured in the GAP Merry Mix It Commercial for the 2008 Holiday Campaign and also received his first Grammy nomination. For more information on Trey Songz visit his website at www.treysongz.com or www.myspace.com/treysongz . Also follow him on Twitter @songzyuuup.
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With FC Barcelona crowned UEFA Champions (European soccer tourney for those who don't know) for 2009 Nike got busy making these pretty sweet Blazer Hi sneakers in the team colors. The predominantly white shoe features the team crest on the heel and tongue, with the heel made to look more like a soccer jersey. One has to wonder though, did they also make another set in Manchester United (losing team) colors, just in case or is there more to that victory than we're supposed to know… either way, the shoe can be purchased via Mental Kicks online store.
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Available exclusively via Footlocker retail outlets the latest offering from Converse is the Co* (Co-Star), which is said to be rolling out gradually over the next few months. Each new drop will feature a different colorway, with the first being a bright and bold red / white combo like the one seen above. As mentioned Co* will be available at the Footlocker nearest to you so get at it.

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Starting on June 1st, T.I.T.S. have announced that they will be dropping their summer 09 collection. They've been decidedly quiet about what the collection will consist of, but if their spring collection – now available in $49.99 grab bags – is any indicator, we're expecting to see some creative work. Take a look at Shoptits for more of their work.


Thursday, May 28, 2009

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Lost Summer is the name given to the latest collection from New York City-based Married to the Mob. The women's label enlisted David "Shadi" Perez to photograph the collection which is said to embody the spirit of summer that every girl who is now a woman has experienced — boys, booze and general bad behavior — what more would you expect from The Most Official Bitches…

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Sarge, Captain Blood and Magistrate Wu are the names of the three upsized Smorkin' figures in the latest drop coming from the Kozik x Kidrobot 6″ 'Big Mongers' collection. Each figure comes with a removable mouth accessory that can be interchanged with the others and with those from the 5-inch Labbit collection. June 18th 2009 is cited as the release date so fans of Kozik and Kidrobot should be prepared for the delivery…

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Rocksmith Toyko drops the Spring 2009 collection filled with great t-shirts, New Era fitteds and some 'remixed' classics and top-seller items for the season ahead… Get a complete view of the latest wares at www.rocksmithtoyko.com

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The latest fitted cap offering from Upper Playground pays tribute to East Bay, dropping in a color way reminiscent of Oakland A's, the New Era cap was designed by East Bay resident Denis Kennedy. Get at it via the UP online store now.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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Supra's TUF Spring/Summer 2009 Collection uses durable materials and simple styles. We love the black and white version of the Supra Skytop and Vaider. Designed for boarders, each shoe features a vulcanized midsole for better comfort and grip.

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From adidas' Fall/Winter 2009 collection comes this great Gore-Tex hooded jacket in black with grey stripes down the arms, and red pocket zippers.

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Reebok recently previewed their Fall/Winter 2009 footwear collection at the Rec Room Showcase. Expect hot hues and foil metallics, with some dark brown leather pieces as well.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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If there's a constant in denim, it's that there is no constant. In the span of a decade, yards of JNCOs have ended up in Quebec thrift stores, flares went frumpy, and now, legions of indie-pop tweens are collecting skinny jeans to match every single one of Baskin Robbins' flavours. But one defiant style that's making a comeback is the acid wash. Some argue that it never should have left: they're the only form of denim that works with parents, squatter punks, Euro-dudes, and O.G. L.A. Guns fans. And by the looks of it, Nike's paying attention, giving their Fall 09 sneakers the faux-acid treatment(and that's a good thing). Check these, and the rest of the preview, over at Sneakerfiles.


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Remi Rough is one of London's leading street artists and has pioneered collaborations between art, music, and fashion. His first major solo show, titled Lost Colours & Alibis, will open June 12th at the new Urban Angel. The collection features large scale absract works based on Homer's The Odyssey. The show also coincides with the launch of Rough's first retrospective art book.

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KidRobot warns that 'Toys Will Kill' on their New Era 59Fifty fitted cap. The white hat features light purple raised embroidery across the front with the KidRobot logo on the back. The underbill sports a unique reverse colorway print.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

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Previewed some months ago the Vans 'Pixies' pack, adorned in simplified versions of the American rock band's famous album art work, is set to hit retail outlets with immediate effect. Two models, including SK8-Hi and Vans Slip-on drop in a very basic black and white colorway with the words 'death to the Pixies' on the upper. Keep an eye on local dealers for your piece of rock n' roll history.

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Available in some bold colorways the latest offering from Madfoot is a collaborative venture involving R&B heavyweight Omarion. Consisting of a mix between suede and leather the upper comes with a rad, albeit unoriginal lace-strap addition. Unfortunately the shoe lacks any really standout qualities but does make a good attempt at keeping up with the pack.

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The nations favorite recycled clothing shop, Fruition, has just updated their shop with new product.  The product on feature is their Levi's "Torn" archival denim styles.  These were one popular in Punk circles and it looks like it is making a comeback.  I guess we will definitely know it when we see Kanye rocking a pair in Paris or something.  If this tickles your fancy, be sure to shop Fruition LV sometime. Available now.


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Keep an eye out for the Air Max 90 Current Huarache release this fall. The shoe will come in one colorway, depicted above, featuring a black upper and sole with a few white accents, like cross-hatching around the heel, and laces. Nike has certainly demonstrated their ability to cater to all styles, and a classic black-and-white combination is surely going to be a hit. Watch for it to hit shelves come early July.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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In support of Cleveland-based hip-hop artist Kid Cudi, 10-Deep is re-releasing the popular "Up There" t-shirt. The tee will be sold with Kid Cudi's upcoming mixtape later this month. Check out the stellar mixtape and t-shirt at 10deep.com.
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The anticipated Spring/Summer lookbook from NYC-based Mishka features fabulous photography by Marley Kate. The collection of colorful tops and relaxed pants develops a new personality on heavily tattooed young models pictured in the New York urban landscape.

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British punk musician and former manager of the Sex Pistols, Malcolm McLaren, teams up with Supreme and Vans to create three shocking colorways of their V-79 model. Available in orange, pink, and yellow, each pair carries a white toebox and midsole, and a black tongue. To finish it all off, these still have the signature Vans vulcanized outsole.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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The Attic has just announced that they're holding an online sale for on Rogue Status, DTA and Black Scale goods. Using the promo code of gunshow, you can save 20% on items from the above label, and if you haven't yet checked 'em out, DTA has some excellent (and oddly paranoia-inducing) graphic tees. Head on over there right now to see if anything catches your eye.
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Monday, May 18, 2009

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While fitted and trimmed apparel has gained much popularity over the past year, Nomis looks back to a more relaxed and comforting feeling for their Holiday 2009 line.  Expect a great deal of technical outdoor wear with a great feel, and like I already stated, RELAXED! Not baggy, just comfortable.  Best part is that there is ample stuff for the ladies as well.  Look for Nomis Holiday 2009 to drop around October.

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Ubiq has just announced that they've received their latest shipments in, and there is plenty to like from their new releases. In particular, the offerings from the Vans Vault are looking sharp, including the durable, cycling specific 45 LX Era (marketed towards fixed gear riders – though, personally, I'd pick something lace-free), a couple excellent plaid designs, and some creative slip-ons. Further, they've also received the Livestrong Stages Air Max collection from Nike – head on over to UbiqLife for the full scoop.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

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As nice as it is to blend in, sometimes you want to break away from the crowd and stand out a little. In the abyss of trends and online shopping that is the internet, Upper Playground offers something a little different. Monthly, they release a series of artist-designed t-shirts and hats, the latest of which brags designs by a number of artists, like Sam Flores, Alex Pardee, Denis Kennedy, and Craola, among others. Pictured above are t-shirts by Adnauseum (left) and Munk One (right). See them all at the Upper Playground Online Store.


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You may know Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park, but his talents don't end with the music. A graduate of the Art Center College of Design, Shinoda busied himself with the band's packaging and branding since its formation. Back in 2003, he tried his hands at sneaker design with DC, remixing the 'Clientele.' Now, he's back at it again with this new release, the MSDC Xander. He combines Japanese influences to create a shoe representative of his cultural background: the upper showcases traditional Japanese patterning, drawing from origami paper for inspiration, while the sole has been customized with koi fish scale tooling on top of original artwork—also featured on the upper, insole, and outsole. You'll find his signature on the heel, and "limited edition" in Japanese on the tongue. Just like his first venture, the proceeds from the shoe's sales will go to his scholarship for his alma mater: the Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship. DC Shoes has kindly offered to match his donation. The shoes will be available in one colorway at www.bandmerch.com and www.pickyourshoes.com.


Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Who doesn't want to rep their city?! PLAN B has made that a bit easier with their City Pack. The pack consist of 4 different hats and 4 different cities which are San Fransisco, in Black and with Orange accents, San Diego, in Brown with Gold accents, New York, in Navy Blue with White accents and of Course Los Angeles, in Royal Blue with White accents. These are available at all select Plan B accounts.

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With BCC continued success in the fitted cap game they bring to us the Rainbow Logo cap. The fitted features a Red wool cap with White embroidery and a rainbow outline on the embroidery. This is sure to fit in with the rest of this seasons collection, that is available now, so head on over to your nearest BBC retail location to pick one of these up.

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Out of Burton's collection of New Era fitteds comes the ADL which features a simple black on black Burton logo. Check out the Burton website to see the full array of New Eras in blues, reds, greens, whites, plaid, stripes, and more awesome designs.

 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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Yes, we're all pretty tired of tie-dyed t-shirts featuring unicorns, narwhals, and wolves. That being said, Claw Money have actually released an animal collection – the not-so-promisingly titled Welcome to the Jungle Collection – that we can fully support. Their tees feature pot bellied piggy banks, sweet/vicious tigers and lucky cats, and though each their style is certainly tongue-in-cheek, they're certainly entertaining. Beyond their tees, though, they also have tanks, hoodies, and 90s-inspired shades. Check out their entire collection here.

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Trust MFG is better known for its roller blade liners but the San José based firm also released its first ever fitted cap recently. The Trust denim hat is made with the highest quality materials and features a embroidered script logo upfront and other logo details on the side panel. Check out this and other gear from Trust after the jump.

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Rebel 8 have just announced that they've made their newest spring line available to select retailers and online. And while there are plenty of labels out there trying to make a name for themselves via graphic tees, it's something that Rebel 8 do right: their designs feature modified tattoo-inspired artwork, classic pop-culture imagery, and excellent, sometimes-DIY typography. Check out their full men and womens wear lines, which also includes some New Eras, here.

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California's favorite skate brand, Vans, recently partnered up with Amsterdam artist Parra to produce a limited version of the Era. The vulcanized lowtop draws inspiration from a number of sources, and features Parra's cursive logo stitched into the tongue to go along with its crazy vibrant white/orange/pink/robin's egg blue color scheme. The term, "Don't Forget to Actually Skate in These!" is printed onto the model's sockliner.


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