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HUF x Thrasher – Stoops Asia Tour Collaboration

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HUF and Thrasher continue their worldwide ‘Stoops Tour’ through to Asia and to once again celebrate their travels, the pair have linked up to present a collaborative collection of apparel and accessories, along with a tour edit and zine.

The two brands are both deeply rooted in todays skate culture and have played a huge part in shaping modern day skateboarding. They continue to contribute worldwide as they travel from city to city, seeking out some of the best spots and indulging in the culture. This leg of the tour sees HUF’s footwear team to several cities in Asia including Tokyo, Bangkok, Seoul and Guam amongst others.

The collaborative release includes all the wardrobe staples (tees, hoodies, sweaters etc), as well as stand out pieces in the satin bomber jacket and the soccer jersey. The collection is topped off with an all black rework of the Classic-Hi silhouette and nice little touches in the nunchaku, karate kid style headband and sticker pack. Each item arrives in limited quantities featuring dual branded graphics and minimal colour ways of black, whites, reds and greys.

The events of tour have also been documented in the official tour video (below) and zine which you can check out HERE.

The collection will be arriving in the UK on November the 28th and will be available at The Chimp Store.

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Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano

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This year has been a great year for collaborations from one of London’s top sneaker destinations and Footpatrol join forces with ASICS once again this season to offer their iteration of the Gel Kayano silhouette.

Taking cues from army surplus equipment that soldiers would traditionally use on a ‘foot patrol’, the collaborative shoe is perhaps the most suited runner for the season, arriving in a dark olive, black and khaki colour palette and packed full of winterised features.

The Gel Kayano is probably the trainer of the moment from the Asics range and Footpatrol have done a great job on the silhouette, giving careful consideration to material used and detailing throughout. Maintaining the shoes core technical features such as the skeletal logo stripes, the THETA Gel in the heel and P-Gel in the forefoot, Footpatrol have added to the shoes original tech features applying premium upgrades taken from the equipment that inspired the design.

The shoes upper is constructed from a durable water resistant smooth suede upper, with micro-perforated detailing on the toe box. The Kayano’s iconic embossed branding arrives in a reflective TPU, providing visibility, stability and a snug fit.

The Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano will be available from 10 a.m on the 15th of November exclusively at www.footpatrol.co.uk

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KR3W Holiday 2014 Lookbook

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KR3W continue the ‘dark americana’ theme from their Autumn release as they present their latest offering for Holiday 2014.

It’s no secret that we were huge fans of KR3W’s previous collection. With Jack Toledo at the head of the brands design, the release was their most mature to date and firmly re-announced that the brand, which had once seemingly lost its way, is well and truly back on track.

KR3W continue in the same vein and maintain their moody aesthetic with a monochromatic colour palette full of dark washes, over-dyed pieces and muted pops of tartan. The Holiday release features the brands signature graphic emblazoned tees, alongside cut and sew pieces in jackets, sweaters and shirts that take a more subtle design approach. The waxed terry fleece coach jacket is the stand out piece from this one and the collection also unveils the highly anticipated Eric Dressen capsule release.

The KR3W Holiday 2014 collection is available now at the brands website kr3wdenim.com and selected retailers including routeone.co.uk

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Only NY Winter 2014 Hat Capsule

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Only NY make use of premium materials and once again reference previous era’s, as they present a concise capsule collection of winter ready hats.

The limited run of 5-panels and strap backs are constructed in the USA from a range of materials including speciality wool from Woolrich®, heavy weight fleece and vintage Peruvian patterned fabrics. The release compliments their mainline collection well as they continue to revisit nostalgic themes, especially in the aztec pattern pinch panel, giving off a kind of a toned down fresh prince vibe.

The Only NY Winter hats capsule is available at the brands flagship store over in New York now, but will also be available online this coming Monday (November 10th) at 8pm over at onlynylives.com

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The Hundreds x Death Row Records Capsule Collection

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The Hundreds have announced an exciting new capsule collection with legendary West-Coast hip-hop record label Death Row.

Accountable for kick-starting the careers of some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including the likes Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Dr.Dre to name but a few, Death Row’s legacy lives on today. Following a spate of 90′s releases of late, The Hundreds top it off with this great capsule paying homage to one of the most exciting movements of the era.

The limited release celebrates The Hundreds love for the pioneering label, consisting of long and short sleeved tees, hooded sweaters and coach jackets, featuring heavy graphic prints that bear the iconic logos of both brands.

Bobby Hundreds shared his excitement on the capsule;

“The Hundreds X Death Row is honestly like a dream for me. I grew up listening to ‘The Chronic,’ ‘Doggystyle,’ and ‘All Eyez on Me,’ so when the opportunity presented itself, there was no way we weren’t doing this project. Though simple, this collaboration is an obvious homage to what defined my youth, and the music that inspired me to pursure street culture. What you’re getting is an unfiltered look at true O.G.s who shaped West Coast culture as we know it, teamed with a brand dedicated to telling that story.”

The Hundreds x Death Row Capsule Collection will be exclusively available at the following stores shortly;

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PUMA XS 850 GTX

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PUMA continue to churn out high profile classic runner re-works as it presents the XS 850 GTX just in time for Winter.

The pack makes use of a seasonal colour palette including browns, oranges, greens and blacks across both pairs, with additional pops of colour on the tongue and formstripe, as well as the classic splatter effect on the heel.

A combination of Winter ready materials including mesh and nubuck grace the upper, complimented by a Gore-Tex layer that makes the shoes ready to tackle any condition. Additional features include PUMA’s iconic Trinomic cushioning system within the crisp white midsole and the leather tongue that further ensure’s warmth and protection from the wet weather.

The PUMA XS 850 GTX is available now at the following retailers;

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Vans Pro Skate – Crockett Pro Mid

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The original skate shoe brand – Vans unveil their latest pro skate shoe in the Crockett Pro Mid.

Gilbert Crockett’s pro model has been the subject of several great reviews since it’s initial release, a shoe that is packed full of breakthrough innovations in skate footwear design. These same pro features have been translated into the mid version, giving the wearer unrivaled grip with the Wafflecup bottom unit and ultracush sole for high level impact cushioning.

Arriving in all black and pewter/white colour ways, the shoes upper is constructed from a premium suede and canvas mix on the upper, with a duracap fused rubber reinforced toe cap for durability. The addition of the added padding around the ankle provides protection and support for the wearer.

There have been many attempts over the years to produce a decent mid silhouette and many have left a lot to be desired. This model however has seemingly struck the right chord, it reminds me of a kind of slimline half cab with a side stripe. The Crockett Pro Mid is an extremely technical, skate ready shoe that still looks good on the foot. It’s available now at vans.co.uk.