June 3rd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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“I sometimes would think of how I would run a school of thought, an attitude . . . “
Ricky Powell’s words above describing his work celebrating Pony’s 40th anniversary help to shed light on the popularity of sneaker collabs. A good portion of the appeal beyond collecting limited edition luxury goods is the implication that, when a brand or designer near to your heart contributes to a sneaker design you love, you’re getting very close to your own artistic expression of this middle ground. On the other hand, this pack of cap-toed Pony Vintage Slam Dunks and accompanying clothing and accessories is clearly Mr. Powell’s handiwork, everything from the waxed canvas uppers to the ‘Do You’ tagline resonating with Ricky’s personal outlook. You’ll see more shots of this capsul after the jump below; will the ‘fourth Beastie Boy’s first sneaker drop make it onto your summertime shopping list?
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December 29th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Custom sneaker design has evolved into something of a fine artform with the most popular trend of late, borrowing legendary colorways and applying them to new silhouettes. But what if you really want to stand out on your own; what can a sneakerhead do to establish themselves as an outlier in a world where obscure classics have become a part of the default curriculum? How about trying on something way outside the box, like these new Dee & Ricky x Pony Slam Dunk releases? High and lowtop pairs each offer their own crazy swag, the latter opting for a multicolor wild animal approach while the former allows you to deliver a text message to the world via your footwear felt board. Click through for more proof that these audacious designs are in fact real, and look to Packer Shoes as one of the few US shops that’ll have them in stock.
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December 1st, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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In the 2000′s, LEGO not only expanded its offerings to include monuments and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, but also proved it could be co-opted to earn hipsters mainstream fame. It worked for the White Stripes and more recently for block-building jewlers Dee & Ricky, who’ve parlayed their trinkets into some substantial viral influence. The Dee & Ricky x Pony Slam Dunk keeps the whimsical childhood theme going with a felt board construction that allows you to apply custom letters to their black woolen uppers. Add in asymmetrical Pony stripes, multicolored eyelets and a neon leopard print lining, and you’re dealing with one of the most insane collaborative releases of this entire year, one most certainly befitting their designers. Check them out in greater detail after the jump and grab yours from Paris’ colette.
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