In an unofficial holiday befitting of its own sneaker releases, the upcoming 4/20 day will see the release of the following Nike SB offering. Based on the Dunk High and taking inspirations from the iconic stoner duo of Cheech & Chong, the sneakers feature white canvas uppers with contrasting bandanna patterns on each respective shoe. A stash pocket is located behind the tongue. Available as the holiday suggests on April 20 at select retailers including Scene Skate Shop.
Having already been released in both black and white, the Air Jordan 3 can add one more colorway to its roster just in time for summer. Featuring the original box model, the retro sneaker is now available in a white/true blue combination with a primarily white leather upper and light blue strip around the midsole and inner lining. This model is expected to be available through select Nike stockists sometime around June.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) celebrated the opening of its dazzling “Art in the Streets” exhibit on Thursday, April 14.
Skate icon Lance Mountain, along with artist Geoff McFetridge and the cooperation of California Skateparks, produced a skateable art installation that will see weekly sessions by the Nike SB team.
To commemorate the event, Nike SB produced a limited number of T-shirts and Nike SB shoes. The first offering of specially packaged graphic tees feature designs by renowned street artists Neckface, Futura, CR Stecyk III and skateboarder Lance Mountain. Most notably is the conception of the Paper Dunk High designed by Geoff McFetridge, which is composed from an original piece of the artist’s artwork. Limited to 24 unique pairs and displayed at MOCA’s retail shop, they will be auctioned on May 26, 2011 starting at $100.00 with all proceeds donated to the MOCA foundation.
The second offering of goods include a blazer by Lance Mountain and T-shirts from the likes of artists Geoff McFetridge, CY Stecyk III, Aaron Reimer and Gusmano Cesaretti to be sold in June.
MOCA’s “Art in the Streets” exhibit will continue to run until August 8, 2011.
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Having adopted the name “Retna” from a popular Wu-Tang Clan song, Los Angeles-born artist Marquis Lewis has made quite a name for himself in the world of street art. His rise came during the mid-1990s as he began painting murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city using a series of symbols inspired by a mixture of ancient Incan and Egyptian hieroglyphics, Arabic, Hebrew, and Asian caligraphy and graffiti. For “Art in the Streets,” the MOCA has chosen to feature some of Retna’s more popular works.
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Nike SB seems to be making a very strategic move by drawing inspiration from popular Air Jordan colorways and applying them to the also popular Nike SB Dunk silhouette. Recently we brought you a look at the 'Space Jam' Nike SB Dunk low. Today we get a look at this “Aqua” Nike SB Dunk low rumored to be showing up at Nike SB accounts as early as next month. This Nike SB Dunk low comes with black and aqua paneling as well as purple accents by way of the Nike swoosh and outsoles. Needless to say, this will be one of the hottest Nike SB commodities of whichever month it drops in. So you can start planning now because many people are sure to be left broken hearted.
The Air Jordan Retro 5 – White – Midnight Navy – Varsity Red has been confusing us, as different photos have revealed a leather and patent upper. Here we have detailed look at the Midnight Navy V that looks like it features both patent and leather.
This teched-out box bag from The North Face features a gang of gadget specific pockets for your laptop (MacBook,) iPhone/iPod and iPad – or other brand gadgets if you’ve got ‘em. Highly-durable, wear-resistant nylon outwear, with a grip of neoprene guts. The Japanese have these first.
Nike pushes forth their iconic Dunk High and Air Force 1 Low silos in fresh white for the summertime; however, this version sees uppers made from a crinkled patent leather with icey translucent blue soles. Available now through Limited Ed Vault, Singapore and other select Nikeretailers.
