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Blacksmith Store AW15 Lookbook by Vicky Grout

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South London’s Blacksmith Store come through with their Autumn/Winter 2015 lookbook, teaming up with talented photographer Vicky Grout to showcase their wares.

Operating primarily online, Blacksmith Store sources some of the most exciting up and coming independent brands from the world of skateboarding and streetwear. Alongside European exclusive accounts with a number of brands, Blacksmith also boasts a strong in-house brand of its own, which is the focus of their latest set of visuals. Comprised of lo-fi graphic tees and long sleeves, embroidered 3/4 zip pullovers and a varied selection of headwear and accessories, the collection keeps it simple with the silhouettes, colour scheme and logo detailing. Stand out pieces include the Diamond Lyf Hoodie and BS Polo Cap which features an embroidered rework of the iconic PS1 logo.

Enjoy the lookbook above and head over to www.blacksmith-store.com to shop the collection now.

 

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Butter Goods Summer 2015 Lookbook

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Perth’s Butter Goods return with their latest lookbook showcasing new skate ready goods ready for the Australian Summer.

Although we won’t be blessed with the sunny weather which is on it’s way down under, we can still appreciate some good design work, and Butter Good’s latest collection is full of that. They continue to stick closely to the themes we saw in previous collections, from the visuals to the heavily graphic lead t-shirt and long sleeve designs. The colour palette is varied throughout, with some familiar pieces reworked for the new season as well as some new playful print designs that put a different spin on some iconic logos and characters. Rounding off the release we have a small selection of caps and shorts, as well as the stand out retro soccer jersey, which look like they’ve been inspired by the old USA kits.

The lookbook shot by Garth Mariano and Jay Dymock once again takes us on a tour through the brands home town of Perth, hitting up various street spots with the Butter Goods team donning the new garms. You can expect to see Butter Goods Summer 2015 collection arriving on UK shores at retailers including Urban Industry and Scene Preston from next week.

 

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Watch: ♃ – Owl Skateboards

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Our friends over at Owl Skateboards have just released a new street edit through The Green Zine, giving us a preview of what we can expect in their full length video dropping in 2016. The short clip features riders James Griffiths, Al Hodgson, Jimmy Silver, Jon Faulkner, Nile Bridgeman, Tom Zelenka and Harry Coward hitting various spots around their native city of Bristol.

Enjoy the full video below, shot by Stefan Darque and edited by Al Hodgson. Head over to www.owlskateboards.co.uk for more.

 

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Watch: Krooked NYC

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The Krooked team headed to New York City to meet up with the Gonz and spend a few days shredding the streets, came back and blessed us with a new edit cut to the sounds of the city and The Smiths. Enjoy the full video below featuring Mark Gonzales, Bobby Worrest, Mike Anderson, Brad Cromer, Sebo Walker, and Matt Gottwig. Head over to krookedskateboarding.com for more.

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Nike SB CK Zoom All Court in Baroque Brown

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Having unveiled the highly anticipated pro shoe from team rider Cory Kennedy earlier this season, Nike SB present the latest iteration, which arrives in a baroque brown and ivory colour option.

The upgraded tennis classic remains one of our favourite footwear releases of the year since it was introduced in its black and white colour way back in August. Having removed the snake skin treatment on the swoosh, which has been reworked with a soft leather, the timeless style has just got even better. The hard-wearing suede upper has been reworked with a rich brown colour treatment, which features tonal lacing and tonal leather lining, meeting with contrasting ivory accents on the swoosh branding, sole unit and heel. The shoe retains its slimmed down rubber toe cap which improves flick and it’s Zoom Air technology in the midsole for responsive, spring-like cushioning when landing.

You can pick up the Nike SB CK Zoom All Court in Baroque Brown at Flatspot now.

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Palace Skateboards x Adidas Winter 2015

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Continuing their fruitful partnership in to the winter, Palace and adidas build off their 90’s inspired collaborative collections for one of their strongest releases to date this season.

The Winter 2015 collection once again looks to classic silhouettes from the german sportswear brand, reworked with a bit of creative influence from London’s premier skate brand. As we move into the colder weather, the latest collaborative release takes a heavy focus on outerwear, with the reversible heavyweight down jacket and the marble print bomber jacket the two stand out pieces. Aligning with the nostalgic sportswear theme, the collection also features football inspired jerseys, dual-branded tracksuits tops and joggers, and bulked out with casual hoodies, quarter zip pullovers, polo tees and long sleeves. A varied selection of accessories including winterised headwear, bags and gloves round off the release, which is designed to keep you cozy and warm throughout the harsher months.

It’s a nostalgic release for those, like myself, who donned the classic adidas trackies back in the 90’s. Utilising colour blocking and wavy print techniques in places with a monochromatic colour palette throughout, it’s the perfect mixture of bold and understated, and theres no questioning why this, like all the other releases, will causes so much hype.

Enjoy the lookbook above, once again featuring team rider Blondey Mccoy donning the clothing. The Palace Skateboards x adidas Winter 2015 collection will be available at www.palaceskateboards.com and at selected stores from the 24th of October.

 

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SUPRA – Lucien Clarke X PWBC Signature Quattro Colourway

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Paying homage to London’s ‘Palace Wayward Boys Choir’, SUPRA team up with team rider, PWBC member and one of the UK’s most exciting street skaters –  Lucien Clarke, on a signature Quattro colour way.

Inspired by the city’s vibrant nightlife and the crew’s party lifestyle, the Quattro arrives in a sleek black suede with hits of reflective 3M detailing that shine in low lit, night time conditions. Lucien explains “One of my favorite features is the reflective leather around the laces and the heel, it looks extra renegade, like a completely different shoe at night.” Additional detailing include silver pyramid eyelets, PWBC lace clips and custom PWBC artwork on the padded insoles, inspired by Lucien’s PWBC tattoo. The plush upper sits on top of a black SUPRAFOAM midsole ensuring cushioning and protection upon impact, while the complimenting translucent outsole ensures optimal traction on the board.

To mark the release, Lucien and his boys in the PWBC have put together a short clip trying out the Quattro’s at various street spots. Check the full video below. The SUPRA ‘Lucien Clarke X PWBC’ Signature Quattro Colourway is available now at all good skate stores including Slam City and Flatspot.