July 24th, 2012 by John K.
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Stussy continues to set the pace of trends and tastes with an amazing collaboration with Converse First String, giving a special shout-out to its crew based out in New York. What we see here is a patchwork of materials and prints (denim, corduroy, American flag, buffalo plaid) with a leather heel-tab with a press-mold Stussy New York Crew label, all built on the classic Converse Pro Leather model. Looks like another banger in the works, so check out another full shot below and we’ll keep you posted on more release information and updates! Photo: 12ozprophet
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May 25th, 2012 by John K.
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NIKE DUNK HIGH WEEK
What an amazing week it’s been for Dunk nuts worldwide! We’ve covered four of the more memorable Dunk Highs of all-time, starting with the UNDFTD No-Liners on Monday and hitting you with Wu-Tang fire yesterday. But no set of ‘best-of’ sneakers is complete without the inclusion of Stussy, the clothing label and urban culture anchor that paved the way for the many sneaker collaborations that followed, so in a way, we’re saving the best for last. This 2001 Dunk you see here was actually first ever collaboration between Nike and a clothing company (not to be confused with the Stussy x Nike Air Huarache of 2000 – a project between Nike and Michael Koppelman of Stussy UK); could the Stussy x Nike Dunk High be credited for setting the trend of sexy sneaker collabs of the 2000′s? Let’s take a look.
By 2001, the Dunk had grown to be a cult classic, gaining serious steam across the globe for its skate-friendly and Retro appeal. So, Nike decided to hit up Stussy yet again allowed them to give their own spin on the Dunk, composing two completely distinct colorways – a tonal black leather version and the Brown/Khaki we’re placing the spotlight on here. While both colorways were rather simple, they introduced exotic materials and specialty fabrics on the Swoosh – snakeskin on the Black colorway and ostrich on the Brown. The Stussy x Nike Dunk High was also a ‘test-run’ or experiment of sorts on extremely limited distributions; each of the four Stussy chapter stores (NYC, LA, Tokyo, London) released twenty-four pairs in total per day (twelve pairs per colorway) until the entire stock was depleted. This resulted in a stretch of 2+ weeks of line-ups every morning, setting the table for other ‘camp-outs’ for these limited-edition sneakers. Style, quality, concept, and trendsetting – the Stussy x Nike Dunk High had it all. Take a look at the extra looks below and stay tuned to Sneaker News as we hit you with yet another week of Classics Revisited treats!
Stussy x Nike Dunk High
Medium Brown/British Khaki-Cone
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May 2nd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s hard to come up with a better canvas for a sneaker collaboration (and a fairly low key one, at that) than a couple of silhouettes with the most minimal of branding. And that’s exactly what Stussy has chosen in the Converse Sea Star, a design that strongly resembles the CONS Skate version, but whose unique camo ripstop colorway juxtaposing a black version with luxurious caramel accents is unlike those we’ve seen to this point. And the same goes with Stussy’s Elm LS, a recent introduction to Converse’s skateboarding lineup that drops its embossed side panel Star and Chevron for a stamp featuring one of the most famous signatures in streetwear. Click through to see how all three incorporate a camo footbed and look for yours arriving now at top Converse stockists like Premier.
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April 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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The Blazer High vs Mid discussion is a repeated point of contention among sneakerheads who recognize how similar those silhouettes really are, but the real question with these new pairs is who is responsible for their creation? These two new Nike Blazer Highs look a whole lot like the Stussy Blazer Mids that dropped back in 2002 when collaborative releases were in their infant stage, and their 10th anniversary timing begs the question if the Double-S will be involved in this celebration. Either way, the colorways are quite similar, and aside from the High/Mid differences (outrigger/’foxing’, Swoosh shape, etc.), it’s worth noting that these feature a tumbled texture on the upper wheras the ’02s offered a smoother leather. The silver pair also appears to feature a bit of the VNTG series’ pre-yellowing on their woodgrain vulc sole sidewalls; would you rather see an NSW Vintage release or a Stussy collab redux when these hit retailers like size? later this year? Let us know when you click through for more images and stick with Sneaker News for more info.
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April 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Stussy collaborated with the One Star on both Elm and Sea Star lowtops in March, but they must like the Converse CX-Pro Ox best, because already for the second time in just over six months, they’re readying a duo of new releases. These two are split evenly between simple, as in black on black with a white sole and laces (blocked just like last year’s) and relatively complex, which would be the earthy brown camo whose round shapes gives that pair a slightly less aggressive feel than your average camouflage sneakers. Check out both in more photos below and expect these at Converse Japan stockists shortly. via EspionageKicks
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April 5th, 2012 by John K.
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P. Diddy ‘ain’t neva gon’ stop’ with his film career for now, as he was spotted with Mark Wahlberg in Miami shooting the film ‘Pain and Gain’, a Michael Bay-directed film that is currently scheduled to release in 2013. Being in Miami, P. Diddy chose a regionally fit pair of kicks as he rocked the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Dunkman’ on the set, with a Stussy Old Skool snapback hat and a Dolce & Gabbana Muhammad Ali t-shirt. More of P. Diddy’s on-set outfit below, so take a look and let us know what you think! Photos via upscalehype
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March 13th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Converse Skateboarding capitalized on the trend toward clean lines and classic silhouettes when it introduced the Elm LS last autumn, and now the sleek one-piece design has been taken a step further by one of the pioneers of skate apparel. The Stussy Deluxe x Converse Elm skips the traditional Star and Chevron in favor of Shawn’s surname embossed a bit further back than the usual branding. This effectively lengthens the design by adding more uninterrupted leather, the premium look of which really is the star of this slightly hiking-inspired build. Black, moss and sand colorways are set to arrive at select retailers on Friday, March 16th, and you can see more shots of each pair after the jump below. via FRESHNESS
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March 12th, 2012 by John K.
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Stussy, the unflinching mainstay of urban street culture, has made an everlasting mark in footwear circles for heading some of the most beloved sneaker collaborations in history. Continuing the storied tradition is this Friday’s drop of the Stussy x Converse Sea Star – a mini-collection featuring two Sea Stars in contrasting builds. One pair features this season’s comeback print (camouflage) while the other is comprised of a more nautical feel with the navy blue. Both feature camouflage print insoles with Stussy notifications by way of the insole as well as the tab on the lateral ankle of the shoe. Expect these at select Stussy retailers this Friday, March 16th. via FRESHNESS
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