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Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire Collection – Spring 2015

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Nike bring in the New Year with their latest re-work of Tinker Hatfield’s iconic Air Max 1 silhouette as they present the Ultra Moire collection.

Back in 2006, Nike released one of it’s most underrated running silhouettes to date in the Zoom Moire, which was also one of the first Nike shapes to be made with consideration for the Nike+ technology that we all take for granted these days. Nike have taken cues from the 2006 release as they apply a seamless perforated upper to their latest rendition of the Air Max 1.

The Ultra Moire is simplistic in its aesthetic but holds a premium feel with synthetic suede gracing the laser perforated, one piece upper. The latest iteration of the Air Max 1 debuts the new ‘Natural Motion’ outsole unit that reduces the amount of material used, dramatically improving flexibility and reduces weight.  The Black/White colour way shown above features a black and white mix on the upper with a contrasting white outsole, accentuated with 3M detailing on the mudguard, eyelets and the swoosh.

The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire will be available from nike.com/sportswear and selected Nike Sportswear retailers.

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Neighborhood Spring 2015 ’2nd Series’

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Tokyo’s Neighborhood continue their popular ‘2nd series’ collection into the new year as they introduce key outerwear and shirting styles for Spring 2015.

Neighborhood have become globally renowned since it began back in 1994, it’s a name that is synonymous with quality and style. With premium materials and considered fit, the iconic streetwear label seamlessly combines a variety of themes and inspirations to produce street ready styles. As we move into the final few months of the cold, Neighborhood take a focus on heavy duty outerwear pieces, designed to provide protection from the elements. The Oreg jacket, M-69D Jacket and pea-coat take cues from expedition pieces, military styles and Maratime themes respectively, with each piece considering functionality as well as being sartorially on point.

The collection is rounded off nicely with a selection of wardrobe staples, including workwear inspired shirting and relaxed hoody styles, all of which arrive in seasonal colour ways and are constructed from robust, yet comfortable fabrics.

You can shop the latest from Neighborhood at END. HERE

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Introducing: ALIGN

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UK based ALIGN present their inaugural collection this Winter, reworking sportswear classics into street ready staples.

Athletic styles from both in and around the field of play have always been a huge part of the streetwear aesthetic. ALIGN have approached this collection with consideration to heritage field sports staples such as varsity jackets and rugby shirts, translating these into contemporary pieces that can be worn in everyday life. With the Winter in mind, ALIGN have applied premium materials such as sports mesh, heavyweight loopback jersey, leather and taslan Nylon, for warmth and durability, with hints of 3M reflective material to help you stay visible.

The collection makes use of black across all garments, with splashes of white in the stitching and pocket detailing, as well as the occasional colour block. There is little use of graphics throughout the release, with most of the attention focused around fit and form. All in all its a great initial collection and I’m looking forward to seeing how the brand progresses.

The ALIGN Winter 2014 collection will be arriving shortly at selected size? stores and online at www.size.co.uk

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PUMA Trinomic Marble Pack

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Finishing 2014 on a high, PUMA give us some of the strongest in-house reworks of the XT2 and the Blaze of Glory we have seen this year, as they introduce the Marble Pack.

Drawing inspiration from current trends in fashion, the pack offers up two monochrome iterations of the classic runners, completed with pops of subtle marble detailing and tonal stitching for a clean finish. Both the XT2 and the Blaze of Glory arrive in a premium leather make-up with marble textured accents applied to the Blaze of Glory’s TPU sections and the XT2’s heel cap. Each style is available in a black and a white colour option and includes PUMA’s comfort enhancing Trinomic technology.

The PUMA Trinomic Marble Pack is available now at the following retailers;

Urban Industry 

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The Hundreds x Adidas Skateboarding present the ‘Bruder’ pack

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 The Hundreds and Adidas Skateboarding come together for a two part ‘A League’ collaborative release, and leading the way is the limited edition ‘Bruder’ pack.

The word ‘Bruder’ comes from the German word for Brother, inspired by the family bond and partnership behind The Hundreds. The collection features a waxed-canvas track jacket, CLIMALITE tee and beanie, arriving in an all-over black aesthetic with reflective detailing throughout. Topping off the release is a sleek rework of the skate ready Stan Smith Vulc, that continues the collections colour treatment and features the iconic tongue logo with the faces of Bobby and Ben Hundreds embossed on top. Each item bears the dual branded hybrid logo that, if you didn’t know any better, you would think were made for eachother as the adidas Trefoil logo locks in perfectly with The Hundreds bomb.

Keep an eye out for the second part of the collaborative series, the ‘Crush Pack’, which is set to be released in January 2015.

The Hundreds X Adidas Skateboarding ‘Bruder’ pack is available now at Scene Preston and Bored Of Southsea

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Dark Circle Winter 2014/15 Lookbook

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 Our friends over at Dark Circle have released the latest visuals for their Winter 2014 collection.

The Birmingham based brand offer up a selection of street ready staples including tees, sweaters, hoodies and button down shirts, featuring heavy graphic’s and light hearted typography throughout. The Winter release sees outerwear and headwear options take centre stage with a selection of pieces made custom in the US, the collection also includes the brands Ebbets Field Flannel ‘Good Company’ collaborative jacket. The coach jackets are our stand out items arriving in black, olive, burgundy & woodland camo colourways, and featuring patch work detailing and branding.

The accompanying lookbook below takes us into the Dark Circle household, highlighting the product against soft natural lighting. You can shop the Winter 2014 collection exclusively over at www.darkcircleclothing.com

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NikeLab Presents ACG: Defining Sport Utility for the City

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Following whispers of a return from the swoosh camp over the last few weeks, we can now take a closer look at the full rebirth of NikeACG as NikeLab ACG this Winter.

A true fans-favourite, the ACG department was started over 30 years ago with the focus on providing the wearer with protection and performance in all conditions. Despite the name being featured on a series of footwear releases of late, Nike ACG has been obsolete for years up until now. This Winter, ACG has returned to present a selection of apparel, footwear and accessories that combine style and function, drawing inspiration from sportswear design and the modern athlete.

Innovation is at the heart at everything Nike do, and their latest ACG release is a solid representation of that. Linking up with Berlin-based designer and Acronym co-founder, Errolson Hugh, the collection utilises his knowledge in design to hone in on construction, fit and the functionality required for everyday life.

From outerwear pieces in the 2 in1 Jacket down to the travel essentials in the Responder backpack, each item from the release considers mobility and durability, working with pioneering materials including the Dri-Fit Wool and Tech Fleece. The collection arrives in a dark colour palette, predominantly black, applying reflective logos for an easy transition between subtlety and visibility.

Also key to city living is appropriate footwear. First surfacing back in 2013, the Nike ACG LunarTerra Arktos gets a weatherised rework as part of the collection, drawing design elements from Nike’s recently released sneakerboot range. The upper is constructed from a water-repellant mesh and leather vamp to keep your feet dry, while the sticky outsole is made for maximum traction and stability. The shoe also features Nike’s Flywire technology for flexibilty, waterproof laces and thermal lining for warmth. The ACG Flyknit Trainer Chukka SFB also features with its adaptive fit and superior cushioning system. The shoe uses Defender Repellent Systems™ spray for water resistance and includes a perforated sock liner for warmth and comfort, as well as breathability.

While taking a slightly different approach to the traditional outdoor explorer, the latest wave of ACG has developed into the modern day, but still holds the values that the are close to the brand. The result is a premium collection that embodies everything Nike and continues to evolve their forward thinking approach, while looking back at their rich heritage.

The NikeLab ACG collection will be available at nike.com from the 18th of December.