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Sneaker Alert
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2008-05-13 01:37:06
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For all you sneaker addicts - here's two new crazy styles that have just been released. Arriving in Dover
Street Market (London) on 15th May – the Pierre Hardy special limited
edition ‘Cruzeiro’ in metallic calfskin (above) and below, the must-have terry toweling inspired sneaker by Japanese brand realMadHectic -
the Pile.
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Pinel & Pinel - Organise Your Kicks
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2008-01-09 17:41:44
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I’m willing to bet that most of you have (or wish you had) more shoes
that you can possibly even remember. And more than likely the floor of
your closet resembles an absolute train wreck. Pinel
& Pinel,
a luxury goods manufacturer out of Paris, may have the answer for you.
The design team has created a series of trunks used primarily for
stereo and office storage inspired by the golden age of train and ocean
liner travel. The most recent addition to the collection, a sneaker
storage trunk on wheels, is designed especially for those of you who
have been waiting for the perfect means of organizing – and displaying
– your favorite shoes. By Andrew J Wiener
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Emma Hope's Velvet Sneakers/Bags (Unisex)
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2007-06-20 16:08:31
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Emma Hope has
come a long way from the overbearing florals of Laura Ashley fashions.
After designing and manufacturing six collections with the company,
Hope jetted on to bigger and better things - namely, her eccentric Emma
Hope collection.
Since the commencement of her designing efforts, Hope has garnered five
Design Council Awards, the Martini Style Award, and the Harpers &
Queen Design Award. Hope's eponymous collection began solely with shoes
- footwear could be considered Hope's forte, she's designed shoes for
Paul Smith, Anna Sui and Mulberry. Hope later expanded her offerings to
include handbags with quirky creations like a henna suede tote bag with
delicate floral silhouettes carved out of its base, or a pair of men's
white leopard print sneakers fashioned from ponyskin .
The designer's most eye-catching number is easily a velvet sneaker bag
which offered in bright hues of violet, gold and fuchsia, among others.
The unlikely juxtaposition of luxurious velvet to hold your sweaty
workout ensembles seems a perfect fit for the celebs who emerge
daintily coiffed - with nary a bead of sweat - after hours-long
training sessions. And for the obsessively coordinated amongst us, Hope
even offers matching "Magic Basket" sneakers, which are swathed in the
same unlikely shades of velvet. These indulgent workout fashions are
available at either of Emma Hope's three shops in London (Sloane
Square, Westbourne Grove and
Islington) as well as 150 additional stores, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Harrods. By L. Harper
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LACOSTE SNEAKERS new spring range
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2007-02-13 01:41:22
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fashion hipsters, Colette are celebrating their 10th anniversary by
collaborating with fellow French label Lacoste for their new spring
range. Combining the Lacoste croc and Colette pooches Caperino
and Peperone, the collection features limited-edition trainers and a
series of 14 polo shirts. “To see our dear Caperino and
Peperone play with the big brands is one of our little personal
pleasures,” said Colette art director Sarah Lerfel. The trainers
feature two different designs, one with Cap & Pep chasing the
crocodile on one foot, and the croc chasing Cap & Pep on the
other. The inside lining and laces feature a specially printed
logo, ‘Caperino & Peperone Love Lacoste’.
The Lacoste polo range features 14 different designs each telling a
small part of a bigger story of how the crocodile and the dogs
met. Leaving its iconic position on top of the heart, the
crocodile walks around your shirt, and depending on what polo you buy,
he could be sitting on your shoulder or tucked under the collar.
It’s fun, fresh and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Maybe
other brands might want to take note. The polos will cost you 140 euros
and the trainers 120. So, what are you waiting for? By Matthew
Hussey
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ADIDAS 2007
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2007-01-11 08:05:51
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Adidas have always been one of the strongest
payers in the urban shoe and fashion market. Well known for their
innovative advertising campaigns presenting their equally brilliant
range, Adidas have big plans for 2007.
One of their big releases for the new year is this new model
(bottom right), which is made of premium black leather, 3M material and
infrared applications. The shoe merges the infamous retro style of
Adidas with modern materials, resulting in a very hip sneaker. The Material of the Worlds collection is also bound to be huge.
With
the muscle of a multi billion dollar company, the 2007 Adidas range is
sure to be even hotter than last years releases, and that is indeed a
hard act to follow. by Billy T
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SPACE SNEAKERS
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2006-05-18 14:15:04
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Shoe
manufacturing isn't generally considered rocket science but a new
sneaker by Japanese shoemaker, Asics, comes close. The shoe designed to
make space travel more comfortable and to help astronauts keep their
muscles from wasting in gravity-free outer space - is being developed
with the help of the Japanese space agency.
First samples of the sneaker, which weigh just 130 grams each, have a
super soft heel, a flexible sole that inclines upwards toward the toe
and a gap that divides the big toe from the others similar to
traditional Japanese socks (called tabi),
which are often worn with sandals.
Asics came up with the idea after a Russian cosmonaut complained that
conventional sports shoes hurt his feet in space. Given man has been
cruising the galaxies for more than 40 years, it makes one wonder why
no one came up with the idea sooner, though, I guess Captain Kirk and
Mr Spock looked comfy enough in their black leather mid-calf rocket
boots. These may not be as dapper as those, but the two-toed space
sneakers are pretty damn cool and developers say subsequent samples,
which will be tested in space in late 2007, will look even more
futuristic. by Rachel Wells.
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SOLDOUT - THE BEST ONLINE STORE 4 SNEAKERS
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2006-03-09 13:51:06
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Collecting sneakers is a rapidly growing popular
culture trend that has resulted in sneaker books, collectible stores,
ebay price wars and even sneaker museums. Sold Out
is an online store which specializes (and obsesses) in limited
edition and small run sneakers ranges. Carrying all the hip brands
from Nike through to Sold Out is essentially a buyers paradise which
doubles as an online sneaker exhibition, allowing you to peruse through
a random collection or shop by brand. Sneakers are now considered
limited edition works of art. To the eye of the beholder, the design
elements in each shoe is held in the same regard as an artists
brush strokes. With prices ranging from 100 through to 300 Euros,
sneakers are easily one of the more affordable types of 'art' to
collect. by Billy T
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