Posts Tagged ‘Japan’

Nike Harajuku | Video

Saturday, November 14th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

During the build up to the opening of the Nike Store in the Harajuku section of Tokyo, Nike posted an ever changing ad to promote the shop. Here is a look at ads, which lead up to the opening of Nike Harajuku.

Nike Harajuku | Grand Opening

Friday, November 13th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

Nike Harajuku | Grand Opening

The Harajuku section of Tokyo, global fashion center is now home to Nike. On the 14th of November, the Beaverton brand has will open a flagship store.

Nike Flagship Store Harajuku
1-13-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, Japan
03.6438.9203

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adidas Originals Samba x Madaski | Five-Two 3 Artist Series

Monday, November 9th, 2009 | Posted in Adidas

adidas Originals Samba x Madaski | Five-Two 3 Artist Series

Last month we posted the adidas Samba designed by Japanese born artist Madsaki. The sneakers are part of the adidas Originals Five-Two 3 Artists collection. Today we have closer look at the sneaker that comes in black with upper with touches of white, grey and gold.

The sneaker comes in sea snakeskin leather upper with suede on the toe and leather on the flap. The sneakers were designed with cycling in mind as Madaski wore the kicks while working as a bike messenger in NYC.

The sneakers have been treated to be waterproof and have an insole that resists odor and bacteria.

The adidas Originals Five-Two 3 Artist collection also includes the following:

adidas Forum Mid x Dalek | Five-Two 3 Artist Series

adidas Superstar 80 x Pochoir | Five-Two 3 Artist Series

adidas Stan Smith 80 x KRSN | Five-Two 3

The four sneakers are now available at SNS.

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Fila x Mackdaddy “Mack Squad”

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Posted in Fila

Fila x Mackdaddy "Mack Squad"

In June we posted the a Fila sneaker styled by Japanese fashion label Mackdaddy. The Italian sneaker brand has once again teamed up on another sneaker collaboration. This time the sneaker comes in neon blue color combo. The sneakers will release on the 14th of November at select shops in Japan.

Vans Old Skool x MAD Ollie

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | Posted in Vans

Vans Old Skool x MAD Ollie

Japanese magazine MAD Ollie has hooked up with Vans to create a pair of Old Skools. The kicks were created to mark the Mad Ollie music festival. The upper is constructed in black in a mix of suede and leather, with white contrast stitching. The kicks midsole is checkered in black and white. The sneakers are now available in Japan at shops that carry Vans footwear.

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Disney Store Japan x Vans Sk8 Hi “Mickey”

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Vans

Disney Store Japan x Vans Sk8 Hi "Mickey"

Vans has a knack for creating sneakers with interesting cartoonish prints, whether they be Monkeys or Elephants. Vans has now teamed up with the Kings of animation, Disney. The Disney Store Japan has styled the Vans Sk8 Hi in black suede on the front of the kicks and the side panels in canvas covered in multi-colored Mickey Mouse silhouettes. The kicks can now be found in at Disney Japan shops.

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Nike Dynasty High x Mighty Crown | Quickstrike Release

Saturday, October 17th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

Nike Dynasty High x Mighty Crown

The Nike Dynasty High by Mighty Crown has just released as a quickstrike and is available in Stockholm at SNS. Mighty Crown is a Japanese based Reggae band, which collaborated with Nike in the on footwear.

Their latest project comes in black premium leather with gold and red accents accents. On the toe, eyelet area, and Swooshthe leather is embossed with a snakeskin print. Other details include gold studs on the strap, a Crown print on the side panel, a gold platted crown lace lock, and a cracked cement print on the midsole, which rests on a red tinted icy sole.

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