The Carrack from Asics Onitsuka Tiger 2010 Global Collection
According to Ronnie Fieg, the Asics Onitsuka Carrack is a new Spring 2010 style out of their Global Collection. The sneaker is a mixture of a casual and sports and features a unique kilt design. The design might not be for everyone but the attempt on the concept of the shoe is admirable. Available at the David Z. flagship store as well as DavidZ.com.
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New Balance Opens Shanghai’s First Experience Store
From Press Release: New Balance, one of the world’s leading running brands, announces the opening of its first Experience Store on Shanghai’s Huai Hai Road. It is New Balance’s second Experience Store in China, following the opening of its first on Beijing’s Qianmen Avenue last year. Senior executives from the company, including Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific, Darren Tucker, and China Managing Director, Michael Wellman, attended the grand opening to witness this exciting event. “Our goal is to produce the best quality and most comfortable running shoes for our consumers,” explains Darren Tucker, Regional General Manager, and Asia Pacific. Proudly expressing the business philosophy of New Balance, the century-old American sporting brand, he continued, “New Balance sets a new standard of retail excellence within the global marketplace to celebrate our innovation and pay tribute to our heritage. We hope that consumers will engage with our rich brand story that is 104 years in the making.”
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PRO-Keds – Spring 2010 Video
PRO-Keds have always been a footwear staple in the world of casual sneakers. For Spring 2010, the brand created this video showcasing their latest styles. You’ll notice a lot of the familiar models for the season in different styles and colors. The video on the other hand is a playful take on the urban setting and the types of people the shoes are meant for. The short clip is written and directed by Monihan Monihan.
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Grenson x Tenue de Nîmes and Grenson Factory Visit Video
In November last year Tenue de Nîmes visited the Grenson factory in Rushden, Northamptonshire to salute the construction of the first Grenson x Tenue de Nîmes shoe. The company developed a black Tenue de Nîmes interpretation of the Grenson classic: the Fred. The shoe is a limited edition high top brogue with a triple layer -blue tone- leather sole. Tenue de Nîmes was amazed by all the stages of English craftsmanship to finally come together in this characteristic shoe. So they also decided to do a video about the factory and the nearly 200 pit stops that the collaborative shoe had to make before it got delivered in Amsterdam.
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Fin’s Limited Edition Amalfi Collection
Fin’s is introducting the Amalfi Collection on their site. It is a limited edition range exclusive for Summer 2010 and incorporates luxury linen material from supplier Alicante. The capsule collection is inspired by the pared down simple chic of the 1950’s Italian Riviera. Comes in three colors and models named Revello, Sorrento, and Positano. Available now at Fin’s for Him.
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Palladium – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Referencing their 60 year heritage, Palladium introduces new canvas colors as part of their Spring/Summer collection. Originally a supplier to the French military, Palladium’s new canvas offerings harken back to that era with a military green canvas, and the original mustard canvas/putty rubber combination worn by the French Foreign Legion in 1947. Both colors combinations come in the Pampa High and the fold down Baggy version of the iconic boot. Also new for Spring are boue canvas with putty rubber and a chestnut canvas with a combination gum/chocolate rubber toe cap and sole. The Baggy versions of both feature a chocolate brown pinstripe lining. Prices start at $55 for the Pampa High to $70 for the fold down Baggy. For more information, please visit www.palladiumboots.com.
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Ridgecrest Residence by Cottam Hargrave
From Cottam Hargrave: This family-centered 3800sf residence is located on five acres in the West Lake Hills area of Austin. The building site is located over 500’ into the property, enhancing both privacy and sight lines. Because of the steep slope and the desire to minimize level changes within the house, linearity dominates, dictating the structure to follow a limestone ledge on the property. This linear arrangement along the ledge forces the garage to be a part of the entry sequence, which indirectly becomes the icon of the house. On the adjacent facades, two very long and overlapping shed roofs further differentiate the form.
Photographs by Atelier Wong Photography
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Chauncey – Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Brussels-based menswear label, Chauncey’s philosophy stems from the traditions and exceptional quality of European craftsmanship. It leans towards the modern by relying upon extreme creativity and precision by using high quality yarns and manufacturers. According to Chancey, the line is meant for the “elegant gentleman traveler” look with a slice of Belgian surrealism. For Fall/Winter 2010, look to the brand to live up to its philosophies with a range consisting of simplistic knits, scarves, tops, and trousers. There’s a quiet ambiance to the range which I’m sure some of the more humble fashionable types will appreciate.
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Chicago Town House by Alexander Gorlin Architects
Amidst traditional townhouses in Chicago, this home by Alexander Gorlin Architects shines as a bright modern beacon. Behind a low garden wall, an exterior staircase leads to the home’s main level, where towering double-height living spaces and walls of glass create an airy, spacious atmosphere. The main level includes the kitchen, dining and living spaces, while the levels above and below house bedrooms and bathrooms.
The all-white palette from the exterior of the home is largely unchanged inside. Varying tones of slate and marble adorn floors, walls, and countertops, and are paired with sparse modern furnishings.
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Vanishing Elephant – Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear Releases
For this month of February expect Vanishing Elephant to drop new footwear models for the Spring/Summer 2010 season. Some of the styles include two toned dress shoe models as well as these blue and red deck shoes. If you’re ready to hunt some down visit Vanishing Elephant’s site for a list of stockists around the world and on line.
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