This coming September New Balance will release the NB Made in the UK 1700.  The sneaker is crafted using a green suede upper with black accents.  Word has it that these will only be available in Asia.

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On the 31st of July a part was thrown by Adidas to mark the second series from their graffiti inspired End To End Project.  The event, which took place in London at the Shoreditch trains, featured sneakers and clothing from the series along with artwork, and artists performing live paintings.  Check out the sites of the artist participating in the project: 123klan Siloette Barnzley and Secret Wars.

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Check out the Nike Air Max Light in a neutral grey/white/dark charcoal colorway. The kicks are exclusive to the UK based sportswear chain JD Sports. You can pick them up for £84.99.

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The Puma Argentina Original was first released in 1978, to honor the ten players that helped Argentina win the World Cup of that year. The sneaker features the dominant colors of the Argentinean flag blue and white. The sneaker’s 2007 release is extremely limited with only 240 individually numbered pairs being released worldwide. Each sneaker includes a collectable fanzine dedicated to 1970’s football culture.

Puma will be hosting a launch party at Liverpool’s very own RAN sneaker shop, on the evening of the 20th of July 2007. Entrance to the event is select with only 24 pairs available for purchase.

Everyone outside of Liverpool will find the sneaker at his or her select local sneaker shop on the 21st of July 2007. The retail on these kicks is £65.

RAN
55 Bold St
Liverpool, L1 4EU, UK
+44 151 708 4598

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Although the summer just began, autumn is just around the corner, so here is a look at the Uniqlo UK Fall 2007 lookbook, which features gear for the colder months, like Jackets.

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Damien Hirst is one of the most prominent artist in the United Kingdom, and he created a lot of buzz when he unveiled his latest project earlier this year, “For the Love of God”.  The artwork is a platinum cast of a human skull, which is encrusted with 8,601 flawless (ethically sourced) diamonds.  The skull also features a pear-shaped pink diamond on the forehead.  The total cost of producing the artwork was £14 million.  The asking price for the piece is £ 50 million.  A t-shirt was created, which was available at the exhibition that ended July 7th.  No word if the shirt will be more widely available.

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London based Oki-Ni.com, of receiving the launch of the Lacoste Raven 3 Hi this August.  The sneakers feature mixing tumbled and metallic leather with suede and mockodile skin.  Both colorways will have a limited release of a 100 pairs and will release this coming 7th of August.

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London based Foot Patrol collaborated with New Balance to create these two pairs of  NB M576s.   You can pick up both the brown and black colorway at Hanon, which feature full grain leather, interchangeable laces, a set of N’s and a Foot Patrol leather key fob.

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The city of Beijing is preparing to host the 2008 Olympic games.  Following the Beijing Olympics London will be the next city of host the event in 2012 and unsurprisingly the preparation and sponsoring deals are already in full swing.  Adidas has signed on as an official sponsor of the London Olympic Games.  Here is a look at the Adidas Superstar Sample produced for the Olympic Games features the UK flag and features leather materials.

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Bond International has just released a series of 12 t-shirts, which feature Marvel Comics characters interacting with Technics DJ equipment.   The shirts are limited in availability and go for £25.

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Fenchurch is a London based fashion label has been making a name for itself since 1998. This Fall/Winter season their collection will hit the States. Be on the look out for their gear soon at select boutiques.

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With the English based tennis tournament Wimbledon just getting started, Nike is unveiling sneakers and clothing for two of its stars Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova. Federer’s gear includes a jacket, sweater, warm-up trouser, and a luxury leather tennis bag.  For Sharapova, Nike created a tennis dress and the Wimbledon Nike Blazer Mid Lux.

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We have already seen the Patterson Square Garden Nike Air Force 1 low, which recently released. Here we have the Nike Air Force 1 Mid Patterson Square Edition which feature patent leather and a white/obsidian/ice orange. You can pick these up exclusively in the United Kingdom at JD Sports.

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British skate company Blueprint has just collaborated with Nike SB to create a pair of Abingtons. The design of sneakers has its origins in the British currency, with influences from the 20 and 2.Via CT

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Images of the Nike Air Force One London just hit the net.  The Forces have a navy blue/royal blue colorway and feature a translucent midsole with a visible air unit.  The Londons will be available this coming 4th of August 2007 at $200 price tag.Via NT

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