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July 11th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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About three years ago, sneaker cleaning specialists Jason Markk offered a collaborative package with adidas Originals that placed the brand’s widely respected products inside a Three Striped box in that unmistakable shade of royal blue. JM has also offered a variety of collabos in Nike-style clamshell boxes, and even while the details on those are usually remarkable, none can match the grandeur of this latest package. The Puma x Jason Markk Cleaning Kit is limited to 300 numbered pieces with cleaning gear and unique foldable shoe trees all neatly packaged in a black wooden box, but might all of these special sets be gifted to friends and family of the German cat? Stick with Sneaker News to find out if they hit retail and click through for more images in the meantime.
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June 9th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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While the most recognizable bit of branding in the adidas repertoire is no doubt the iconic three stripes, the trefoil logo is no slouch-either putting in work for a good 40 years now. In order to celebrate such a long run for that emblem so ubiquitous on the track suits and sneakers of golden age hip-hoppers adidas Originals has gone all out with this accessory, a gold plated watch of which only 500 were made. Click through to see this premium timepiece and set your (now rendered inadequate thanks to this gem) watch to Saturday, June 16th when the adidas Originals 40th anniversary trefoil watch becomes available worldwide.
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May 11th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s something you’ll recognize as a fan of Sanrio’s signature character, and though its role as one of the most oft-licensed likenesses in the world of children’s entertainment makes this seem as obvious as sociology 101, Hello Kitty has still managed to impress with a huge range of sneaker collaborations. Brands including Asics, Reebok and Ubiq have all applied cartoonish embellishments to their designs in much the same way that this new Hello Kitty x Vans collection for summer. Models including the Vans Sk8-Hi, Slip-On and Authentic have all ben covered in a variety of prints, and you can see the entire set after the jump before they arrive at select retailers June 1st. via nitro:licious
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May 2nd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Nike SB’s latest Quickstrike release dropped this past Saturday when legendary toy designer and pop artist Frank Kozik’s collaborative design hit select SB accounts. The Kozik x Nike SB Dunk High Premium QS bears no nickname beyond the artist’s own, but they’re sure to be talked about for years to come with a top-notch tonal olive build that beautifully echoes the ‘military’ aesthetic while avoiding the all-nylon ‘flight jacket’ approach. A select group will also be able to brag about owning one of the 25 individually numbered artist proof pairs that came with matching army bags and dog tags. This small number of special edition drops will hit Kozik’s website today at Noon eastern with complimentary signatures available upon request. Click through for a better look and if you’re looking for a pair of the army bag-less release version, you can find them now on eBay.
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April 24th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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That little detail about 24 Kilates’ latest sneaker collaboration conspicuously not including an alcoholic component? Go ahead and forget about that. Just as much as we’ve come to expect excellent execution from their designs, we can reasonably predict a liquid pack-in, and now comes word that the Feria de Abril-inspired 24 Kilates x Asics Gel Saga will indeed offer a limited special edition package complete with a bottle of the world’s best-selling Sherry brand. 60 sets will include a bottle of Tio Pepe complete with the company’s signature anthropomorphism, hat and jacket details applied to the vessel as well as the tiny hangtags crafted in that same shape. The level of detail here is impressive as always, so click through to see more of 24 Kilates’ Gel Saga and its Tio Pepe finishing touches and let us know if you’ll try to get one of these exclusive packages.
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March 12th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Last we heard from Japanese clothing label Comme des Garçons, they were cranking out Converse Jack Purcell lowtops as part of the PLAY brand. The last one was over a year ago, and now their latest looks to help establish another CDG sublabel in more sneakerheads’ closets. The Supreme x Comme des Garçons x Vans Sk8-Hi features a unique blocking pattern whereby the lower half of the side panel of an ohterwise black/grey design sees the same stripes added that completely cover a pair of Era lowtops and a few different 5-panel camp hats. There’s a bunch more Red Box-branded apparel done in CDG SHIRT fabrics, and the entire capsule will arrive at Dover Street Market in Ginza, Japan on Friday, March 16th along with the four Supreme retail locations and their e-store, with the Vans arriving later in June.
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February 5th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Every sneakerhead with a modicum of foundational knowledge understands that Jordan Brand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc. The Swoosh also owns Converse among other brands, but the sneaker-centric set might have slept on the Cole Haan dress shoe label Nike acquired in 1988. The upcoming LunarLon-cusioned LunarGrand wingtips will help to rectify that, as will this new release from JB that eschews the space age tech for a build that’s at the heart of the nearly 75-year old dress shoe maker. The Jordan x Cole Haan Weekender bag adds a Jumpman to a luxurious black leather and canvas bag that adds anqiue brass fixtures to nail home the premium feel. Click through to get a better view and let us know how these compare to JB’s backpacks and other accessories, then look for them at select retailers like Oneness.
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January 26th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Haroshi’s trademark look is inevitably a colorful thanks to his trademark material selection of recycled skateboard decks. So when the triple team of Haroshi, DLX, and HUF got together for the footwear portion of their collaboration, you expect the resulting pair to be on the bright side of things. Quite the opposite, with this special edition of the Hufnagel Pro going for a tonal concrete gray tone on the suede upper. Remnants of Haroshi’s influence are certainly present though, with the insole boasting a snapshot of his work and the fire hydrant emblem on the heel area being a nod to one of his sculptures from the accompanying show. Fortunately for you, the sneakers can be had online now at Premier. Hit them up to grab a pair before they’re gone after you check out the full photos we’ve got after the jump.
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