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Supreme x Vans Rose Print Pack

The rose all over print is one of the key pieces in the new Supreme Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Today the New York brand announced their new collaboration with Vans for Spring 2013, using the print across three sneakers – the Sk8 Hi, the Era and the Half Cab. The artwork comes from an album by New Order from 1983, designed by Peter Saville.

“…utilizing original album artwork from New Order’s iconic 1983 release Power, Corruption & Lies. The album’s cover was designed by English art director Peter Saville and incorporates the 19th century painting “A Basket of Roses” by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour.

The Chukka and The Era will feature canvas uppers with leather lining and in-soles. The SK8-Hi will feature premium suede/canvas uppers with leather lining and in-soles.”

The new Supreme x Vans sneakers will be available in-store in NY, LA, London and online on March 7th.  In Japan they will release on March 9th.

Nike SB Dunk Low BHM

Utilizing a mix of red, black, and green, with a yellow Swoosh and heel-tab as well as a special graphic on the insole, these SB Dunks were designed by Nike SB Team rider Theotis Beasley. The Pan-African flag was the primary source for inspiration according to Beasley.

Beasley’s SB Dunks are set to release sometime this month at select retailers, including Berlin’sCivilist.

adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott Video Lookbook

In a collaboration with director Nabil Elderkin, Jeremy Scott stars in a unique video presenting his Spring/Summer 2013 collection for adidas Originals. Jeremy Scott’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection is as eccentric as ever with influences from mystical feathered creatures to billiard balls. An all-over eagle print carries throughout the collection and is executed on Jeremy’s signature winged high top shoe. Other highlights include the JS chain cage track top with cut-out body and basketball jerseys reinterpreted with uneven hems, fringing and woven fabrics. His affinity for animals continues: there’s a leopard headpiece and a pair of sneakers adorned with sunglass-wearing poodles.

Watch the video above.

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG – Black/Varsity Royal

Another all time classic colorway of the Air Jordan 1 will be hitting retail on February 16, 2013. Designated as a Retro High OG, the Black/Varsity Royal model comes with “Nike Air” detailing rather than the Jumpman logo, similar to what we saw with the Air Jordan 3 Retro 88. This one is high on our list of must-haves for 2013.

atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Animal Camo Pack Capsule Collection

Today we can finally give you a further look at the two Nike Air Max 1s that the brand designed in cooperation with Tokyo boutique atmos. Next to the snake/camo and leopard/camo versions of the iconic Air Max 1 sneaker, the two also present matching snapback caps and t-shirts, using the same patterns. The full collection will launch on February 23rd, 2013.

Nike SB Dunk High ‘McRad’ – BHM Quickstrike

This year Nike SB is also taking part in celebrating Black History Month with this ‘McRad’ Dunk High. Based off the early 1980′s punk band McRad, this shoe celebrates lead manChuck Treece‘s contributions to skateboarding, from the music to being one of the first African Americans to have the cover of Thrasher Magazine.

The McRad Dunk is available now at Premier for $112 USD.

solebox x Saucony Shadow 5000 ‘Three Brothers Part 2’ Pack

solebox has decided to celebrate their ten years of business in Berlin with the Saucony Shadow 5000 ‘Three Brothers Part 2’ pack. Nylon, mesh, and synthetic suede come together to form the uppers of each pair, contrasted by dark grey trim and accented by white midsoles. The pack is expected to become available beginning February 16th in limited quantities exclusively at solebox.

adidas ObyO Jeremy Scott JS Wings ‘Rainbow Glitter’

Shimmering in all the colours of the rainbow, Jeremy Scott’s Wings shoes step out for Spring/Summer 2013 with a vibrantly coloured foil leather upper. This shoe has a blue base with glitter particles that radiate stripes in pink, orange, purple and green. Features a leather lining, a cushiony EVA midsole, and a shimmering rubber outsole.

Reebok x Keith Haring Foundation Footwear Collection

New for 2013, Reebok will introduce an exciting and unique collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation that will bring the late artist’s bold graffiti-influenced artwork to signature Reebok Classic footwear.

The new collaboration is the latest in the brand’s popular Affili’Art program, which has produced collections with the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ryan McGinness and sees Reebok Classic working with Haring’s well-known icons – the antic Everyman, Barking Dog and Radiant Baby – and for the first time, a range of interpretations of unique paintings and drawings, to present a collection that fuses fashion and art and embodies the individuality of this remarkable artist.

The distinctive collection features much-loved Reebok Classic silhouettes – the Classic Leather, Classic Leather Mid, NPC II, Workout Plus and Freestyle – that were first introduced during the 1980s, around the same time as some of Haring’s most acclaimed work.

The Reebok x Haring range will preview with an exclusive event, in association with Bodega, in Boston on January 31st, 2013, and will subsequently be available in the best boutiques around the world from February 14th, 2013.

New Balance 1300 Made in USA Spring 2013

The Made in USA 1300ER is New Balance at its finest making use of premium materials and familiar colors with grey and blue. The nubuck and mesh sneakers also feature some red accents for one final touch.

Check for these at NB retailers such as Feature.

Play Cloths x Saucony Shadow 5000 ‘Precious Metals’ Pack

The two companies, Play Cloths and Saucony, have teamed up to procure this ‘Precious Metals’ pack. The pack, which is made up of both a gold and platinum edition, utilizes the iconic Shadow 5000 silhouette. The gold pair features a grey outsole, while the platinum version features a black outsole.

Both editions sit atop the Saucony midsole and feature Play Cloths’ Jack logo on the tongue and insole, as well as star-shaped perforations on the toebox. The ‘Precious Metals’ pack is a part of Play Cloths’ Spring 2013 collection and will be available at various retailers in the coming weeks.

Jeremy Scott x Eason Chan x adidas Originals JS Wings

For his latest JS Wings model for adidas OriginalsJeremy Scott turned to good friend Eason Chan in order to create a design that celebrates the Chinese New Year. The sneaker  sits atop a Royal Blue sole unit, highlighted by the wings which are colored in Red, Green, Yellow and Pink hues. Also, you’ll notice what looks to be an embroidered rose across the canvas in various locations.

The Jeremy Scott x Eason Chan x adidas Originals JS Wings are slated to launch on January 4th, 2013.

DQM x Vans Wovens Sneaker

For Holiday 2012 New York store DQM once again teamed up with Vans. Together they present the Wovens Collection. Comprised of the Era and Sk8 Hi in rust and black suede, most of the upper is woven, similar to the style that made Bottega Veneta so famous. Entirely woven by hand, the vintage mid-sole perfectly fits the upper of the two sneakers. Both sneakers feature “The Vans DQM General” branding and a custom woven label.

The shoes will be released on November 29th, 2012, in limited numbers at The Vans DQM General store in New York City and on the DQM online store.

Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Gucci’

Here is the brand new Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Gucci’ colorway featuring the iconic Green/Red/Black color combo. Built from leather, the sneaker features a combination of Gym Red and Gorge Green colors on the upper, a White midsole and is finished with Red laces.

The Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Gucci’ will be released December 10th at Limited Edt, Singapore.

New Balance 574 ‘Backpack’ Collection Holiday 2012

Earlier this year, New Balance introduced a pack of the popular 574 model as part of a ‘Backpack’ collection and they’re back at it again for Holiday 2012 with some all new colors. For this new drop, we see a really great selection of colors including navy, maroon, and yellow. Each pair is made up of an extra tough nylon upper with a light brown suede ‘N’ logo and 574 patch on the tongue.

Check for these at select NB retailers such as Feature.