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KR3W Summer 2015 Lookbook

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 KR3W continue to develop their range with another considered release for the Summer, captured in this accompanying lookbook from photographer Cameron Strand.

The Cali based brand headed to the decaying streets of Las Gaviotas, Mexico for their latest set of visuals which showcase an array of dark graphic tees, vests and short sleeve shirts, as well as highlights from their chino offerings and a varied headwear selection. Utilising a fairly monochrome colour palette throughout with pops of blues and yellows, a small capsule collection entitled ‘BLK Flag’ sits alongside the mainline release consisting of a shirt, shorts, vest and trucker cap, each adorning a custom flag logo.

The last year has seen a lot of evolving and developing for KR3W and its much of the same for their latest effort. While they are careful to respect their skateboarding heritage and the diverse themes that have made the brand so popular over the years, there is maturity in their designs, which they have garnered from over 10 years of experience in the market.

Check out the full lookbook above. You can shop the KR3W Summer 2015 collection at Slam City, Flatspot and Route One

 

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KR3W Introduces ‘High, Low & In Between’

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KR3W have introduced their latest edit entitled “High, Low & In Between”, filmed by Jacob Nunez.

The 5 minute video was shot in April of this year following KR3W’s US riders: Lizard King, Boo Johnson, Taylor Kirby, Chris Gregson, Pat Rumney and AJ Zavala, as they embarked on a road trip across California, through to Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, and finishing up in Denver.

See what went down over the course of the week in the full clip below. For more information head over to www.kr3wdenim.com

 

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Converse CONS launch the One Star Pro

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This weekend saw the return of the Converse One Star in the UK; one of the brands staple silhouettes since the 70’s. Following several years out of the limelight, Converse CONS present the updated One Star pro, reworking the classic style it into a skate ready pro shoe for the summer.

The One Star has always been hugely popular with both the lifestyle and skate market, but for its latest iteration, Converse have chosen to focus on the latter. Using the original shape as a guideline, a durable vintage suede has been applied to the upper while a premium leather lines the inner. The iconic Converse ‘Star’ brand logo contrasts the colour of the upper and is located on the lateral and media panels, with each colour option sittng on top of a stark white sole unit. Additional features include a moulded volt lunarlon insole for protection upon impact, tonal lacing, a perforated memory foam gussetted tongue that stops the foot from slipping and finally a lighteweight CONS traction, gum coloured rubber outsole for superior grip.

Arriving in limited numbers, the low profile Converse CONS One Star Pro is available in two colour options of Yellow Bird and Black and is released as part of CONS Quickstrike project. You can pick a pair up for £70 over at Welcome Skate Store, Note and Flatspot. 

 

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Licence To

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 Grey Skate Mag present “Licence To”, a new edit from Mark Jackson featuring some of the biggest names in UK skateboarding right now. Supported by Isle Skateboards and Lakai, the three and a half minute video features Blondey McCoy, Casper Brooker, Darius Trabalza, Neil Smith, Jak Pietryga, Tom Tanner, Jacob Harris, Tom Harrison, Hjalte Halberg, Harry Lintell, Fernando Bramsmark, Rob Mathieson, Torey Goodall and finishes off with a small part from Nick Jensen.

Enjoy!

Music: Bons, November and Nowhere (Spillage FeteRecords).

 

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Nike SB London AM 2015

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 Nike SB have announced that this years London AM will be returning to Notting Hill’s newly refurbished BaySixty6. The event will run this weekend (13th -14th of June), and will see some of the best AM skateboarders in Europe battle it out for the €10,000 prize purse. The winner of the Nike SB London AM will also be invited to the Berlin Open in July, which will be hosted at Nike SB’s Shelter Skatepark and will feature some of the biggest names in world skateboarding.

To register for the Nike SB London AM or to find out more on the weekends schedule head over to www.nike.com

 

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Vans Presents The Geoff Rowley Signature Collection

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Vans have finally lifted the lid on Geoff Rowley’s signature collection, consisting of apparel and footwear, that is set to hit stores for Autumn.

Rowley has been an integral part of the Vans team since joining back in 1999, and during that time he has continued to build his legacy as not only one of the greatest skateboarders in the UK but on a global scene. He is renowned as a pioneer in street skating, with a bag full of big tricks and a unique energy, he has pushed skateboarding forward with his hard work ethic and dedication to his craft. He brings all of these themes into the collection and these characteristics lay the foundation for the release, with style and durability to match the rigours of skating at the highest level.

The Vans [Rowley] Solos are inspired by the original made in the USA Era’s which were one of the first ever shoes made by the skate giants. The premise was to transform the legendary shoe to perform better but still maintain elements that have made it as iconic as it is today. The shoes natural canvas and premium suede uppers have been reinforced with Vans’ Duracap foot protection. Vans’ Ultracush HD high-impact polyurethane under the foot enhances cushioning while the addition of the patented waffle outsole gives unrivalled grip. Available in four seasonal colour ways for the fall, the Solo’s will be accompanied by Geoff’s first apparel collection with the brand that follows a similar colour palette. The release offers up a robust selection of apparel from ‘sturdy stretch’ twill GR chinos, cotton canvas workwear shirts and lightweight jacket, as well as four ‘wicked dry’ tees and patchwork headwear.

Aside from the sure to be popular footwear selection, it’s great to see Vans pushing the apparel side of their pro range, which has been seemingly more prominent in the brands output since the arrival of AVE’s line. With a high focus on functionality and the technical features in the design, the collection represents further development for Vans as they build on the momentum and hype around the brand following the popularity of Propeller.

The Vans Rowley Solos will be launching in stores worldwide this Saturday, June the 13th. With the apparel you will have to wait slightly longer, scheduled to drop worldwide on the 1st of July. Be sure to check out the video below for more on the legend himself.

 

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WKND Skateboards ‘Date Series’

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LA skate company WKND follow up on their hugely popular ‘Babes’ series with another awesome 90’s themed pack in the “Date Series”.

The brand are known for referencing retro pop culture in their designs and their latest release continues to develop this theme. Each graphic features portrait shots of some of the greatest on and off screen power couples of our time, including Kurt Cobaine & Courtney Love, J.Lo & Puffy, Murray & Dione from Clueless, Corey & Topanga from Boy Meets World, The Bundy’s from Love & Marriage, and Jerry & Elaine from Seinfeld, surrounded by patterns that are reminiscent of the era and link to each relationship.

Made in the USA at generator workshop, WKND have killed it once again with this series, with quality in both construction and the design. You can pick up a deck from WKND’s “Date Series” now at Native Skate Store and Flatspot. Be on the look out for the accompanying apparel also!