GREATS BRAND DROPS TWO NEW WOOSTER X LARDINI STYLES FOR SS17 CAPSULE

When menswear icon Nick Wooster gets involved in designing, you know you're going to get something unique. As an industry leader having held roles at Ralph Lauren, Bergdorf Goodman, and holding a place on the Business of Fashion's “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and Vanity Fair's best dressed list, Nick Wooster is a fashion visionary. As the originator of the "mismatched sneaker" movement, Nick has influenced the market by not having to match a pair, which has been copied by multiple brands but there is only one originator.

For the fifth capsule of the Greats + Wooster + Lardini Spring/Summer 2017 collaboration, Nick selected a mismatched navy and white premium canvas with a smooth leather lining. Along with a second silhouette that is constructed from a durable grey canvas decorated with silver 3M polka dots that subtly reflect the light. Each style sits atop an elevated Margom outsole, adding a bit more height than Greats' traditional Margom sole. Greats + Wooster + Lardini branding can be found on tan calf lining, along with Greats' signature bar tack stitch in neon orange placed on the heel cup. The collection is hand crafted by Greats artisans in the Marche region of Italy.

The Greats + Wooster + Lardini Spring/Summer 2017 collaboration is now available for men and women exclusively on greats.com

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Escape the grid and explore your city in the new adidas PureBOOST

adidas Running today revealed the new adidas PureBOOST shoe. Inspired and created for runners who treat every step as a chance to explore, PureBOOST features a versatile, agile and adaptive design to enable runners to endure anything the city environment has to offer.

PureBOOST features an 8mm heel lift and progressive sculpting of the BOOST midsole, with a wider forefront for optimum support when navigating turns – perfect for running around sharp city corners. The outsole has also been built for the specific requirements of street running, with the rubber extended on the medial side for additional support and to protect against the elements of the city. The stretch web design provides superior grip, while allowing the foot to work in harmony with the BOOST midsole.

PureBOOST’s new knit upper incorporates a highly adaptive fabric, designed to move with the runner’s gait. A new double wrap tongue construction provides support, while allowing the foot to move in harmony with the shoe.

adidas Running products are developed in collaboration with a sport science team and researched using the ARAMIS testing system, a motion tracking technology that enables a detailed analysis into the movement of the body. adidas’ latest innovations heavily influenced the design of PureBOOST, resulting in a shoe that is built for the city, incorporating adaptive elements to help runners tackle any obstacle or challenge along the way.

Stephan Schneider, PureBOOST product manager at adidas said: “Runners all over the world are making cities their playground and use their runs as the ultimate way to explore. With PureBOOST we wanted to give these runners the ultimate tool to push their own boundaries, and take on the city head first.”

adidas PureBOOST is available now at http://www.adidas.com/PureBOOST

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FILA X Premium Goods Strike Gold with the Original Tennis

FILA and Premium Goods Strike Gold with the Original Tennis

FILA and Brooklyn-based boutique Premium Goods, have come together to create a golden version of the Original Tennis. The retailer first opened its doors in Brooklyn back in 2002, followed by a space in Houston in 2004. To kick off their 15 year anniversary in 2017, Premium Goods has linked with FILA, on a footwear design that gives a nod to the borough that established them. With Brooklyn in mind, it was clear the Original Tennis silhouette was the perfect choice. Though its known as an iconic tennis shoe, it has adapted other personalities, allowing different walks of life to identify with this style.

The silhouette features an all gold leather upper that sits atop a white midsole and gum outsole. Up close, the premium golden leather offers a metallic look that is sure to turn heads whether you’re walking in the streets of Brooklyn or traveling across the globe. The next time someone poses the question, “Where Brooklyn At,” this can be your new golden answer. Additional design details include dual lace options in navy and biking red hues, which also appear in the logo, collar lining, and back tongue. The collaboration's coolest feature is the insole, which displays the names of Brooklyn neighborhoods like Bushwick, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Coney Island, Bensonhurst, and Bed-Stuy.

The FILA x Premium Goods Original Tennis are available in men’s sizes at both Premium Goods locations. The shoes will retail for $100.

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Porsche Design Sport by adidas Spring/Summer 2017 collection: designed for the Urban Commuter

Porsche Design Sport by adidas has unveiled its Spring / Summer 2017 collection; a range of premium sportswear essentials which continues to fuse a style-led approach with superior functionality. Designed for the ‘Urban Commuter’, this collection is perfectly equipped with contemporary, practical solutions for journeying in comfort and style.

The premium, performance-focused collection features the highest quality materials to provide everything the urban-active man requires for his daily journeys, whether it be commuting to work, traveling for business, leisure or heading to the gym. Advanced technical orientations are elegantly integrated to protect against the elements, may it be darkness or light, rain or sun, cold or warmth.

Inspired by the fusion of technology, natural structures and geometric graphics, the new collection champions a subtle hexagon pattern mix to create a futuristic look reminiscent of science-fiction references. This refined print is infused across several key pieces and also features reflective elements which illuminate the eye-catching pattern when hit by light. The concept of the irregularity of nature also influences a unique geometric pattern interference whereby patterns are irregularly mixed within an outfit. A masculine colour palette featuring midnight blues, black and natural colours complements the use of print within the range and creates a sporty but sophisticated aesthetic.

As part of the Spring / Summer 2017 collection, key pieces have been engineered specifically for the purposes of ‘Commuting in Cold’ and ‘Commuting in Darkness’.

Speaking of the collection, Jacques Chassaing, Senior Design Director Porsche Design Sport by adidas, said: “With Porsche Design Sport by adidas we are committed to creating products which marry efficient design details and superior construction with the adidas performance spirit. We know that our consumer is active during even the coldest and darkest months of the year so we have created versatile solutions which incorporate intelligent technicalities necessary to stay warm and dry in the urban environment. Porsche Design Sport by adidas represents sportswear at the most premium level and so precision, luxury detailing and a cutting edge aesthetic are intrinsic to our designs.”

Commuting in Cold: The latest collection includes a capsule of items designed to keep the urban commuter warm and dry during the colder months whilst efficient design details offer a modern look. A hero piece in the collection is the PADDED JACKET, which features a minimalist design and is filled with premium PrimaLoft® Gold insulation - a practical yet smart solution for when the temperature drops. The jacket is also available in a versatile vest design which can be paired with the FUNCTIONAL WOOL MIX TOP, a handsome garment with performance built into its fabric. The refined and technical SEVEN-EIGHT COMMUTER PANT fuses technicality and style; this water-repellant, comfortable pant features the classic five-pockets, roll-up cuffs and a slight crop for a premium, modern look.

As a stylish footwear solution, the UltraBOOST Trainer combines the functional design of Porsche Design with cutting-edge adidas footwear technology. The revolutionary foam delivers energy-filled comfort and distinctive leather elements add the characteristic luxury of Porsche Design Sport by adidas. The outfit is completed with the DRIVE TEAM BAG, a practical travel bag which features an EVA molded compartment to protect valuables whilst ventilated slits allow wet gym or commuting clothing to dry out.

Commuting in Darkness: Reflectivity is a key design and technology story, injecting advanced innovations essential for travelling during the dark hours. The tailored REFLECTIVE JACKET provides high performance in a lightweight design featuring a hexagonal print which becomes visible when illuminated. This print also appears on the REFLECTIVE CAP II for a modern take on high-visibility. 

Within the same look is the SEVEN-EIGHTH TIGHT, engineered for running performance, it features reflective details for added safety when commuting in the dark. For head to toe reflectivity, the ENDURANCE 2.0 shoe pairs sleek design, BOOST™ technology and reflective accents within a distinctive new design. A newly integrated higher rim on the EVA midsole provides added stability. A practical yet stylish accessory comes in the form of the OT BACKPACK which boasts reflective trim accents, an integrated cushioned zip pocket and a padded back panel and shoulder straps for supreme comfort every day.

For further information please visit adidas.com/porschedesignsport,www.youtube.com/user/porschedesignspor or porsche-design.com

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adidas Launches Limited Edition Barricade Inspired by Traditional Barber Shop Textures

adidas today launched the latest addition to the Barricade tennis range, the Barricade 2016 Mustachio. The limited edition shoe is inspired by the aesthetic of the iconic barber shop.

The Barricade 2016 Mustachio features high quality, full grain brown leather giving a premium and unique new finish to the traditional Barricade 2016 shoe. The leather is wrapped by a brass-finished chassis replicating the superior fixtures and fittings with a barber shop. The shoe is also detailed with the classic houndstooth pattern and includes an embossed logo on the heel – adding to the premium and hand-crafted finish.

The classic houndstooth pattern sits around the top of the shoe, with the logo embossed into the leather on the heel.

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FILA and CLSC Collaborate On Two Original Tennis

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When CLSC LA opened back in the summer of 2015, it was destined to be a streetwear bright spot. Pronounced "CLASSIC,” in just a little over a year the Southern California based brand and retailer is now stocked in over 300 handpicked boutiques around the world. CLSC LA calls Fairfax Avenue home, a main north-south thoroughfares of Central LA; spanning 5-miles in length and easily one of the country’s hottest retail locations. But nestled within the budding culture of Fairfax stands CSLC, built on the providing consumers various brands including their own. The connection between CLSC and FILA came together a number of seasons back at the Agenda Tradeshow. “Fila is one of the first brand of shoes I owned,” explains owner Joshua Vides. “If you could afford the all-white Original Tennis you were the man. Wearing FILA’s in my neighborhood meant you were part of a certain community, so I had to go with that silhouette.”

The end result would be two limited edition runs of the Original Tennis. On one hand you have one with an all-over red suede upper atop a very icy outsole. The other hand presents a blue canvas upper with a white toe cap atop a translucent gum bottom. “I made the red suede with the icy sole for myself now, and the blue canvas with the white toe cap that a 12 year old me would want,” explains Vides. “See our shoes would get torn apart at the toe cuz we "tried", to skateboard. By adding the rubber toe the shoes longevity is prolonged and in my honest opinion, I had to do something with the Original Tennis that has never been done before. 

The CLSC X FILA Original Tennis pack drops exclusively at Friday October 21, 2016 exclusively at CLSC LA and online at www.clsclife.com. 

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Best Sneakers for Him 2016

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This season Valentino's Rockrunner low-top trainers are given a brightly hued accent. They're crafted from a tonal-grey camouflage-print canvas that's offset with a yellow suede heel panel - note the Rockstud motif that lines the back also. They run true to size.

Have your pick guys! From adidas to Tom Ford, this curated selection of sneakers are the best the season has to offer. Kick around in jeans, joggers or dress them up with a slim-cut suit and you'll be stylin' high this Fall/Winter 2016-17.  

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