Tuesday 31 August 2021

First Look: Nike Dunk Scrap - ‘Sea Glass’

This sneaker comes constructed in a mix of mesh, leather, and suede materials featuring a mint green hue with beige and tan hues used on the overlays along with a white leather swoosh and black appearing on the tongue and heels. A white midsole atop a gum rubber outsole completes the design.






The Nike Dunk Scrap - ‘Sea Glass’ is available at selected retailers.


Friday 27 August 2021

First Look: Exclusives by G-Star RAW

G-Star RAW has released the third season of its pinnacle collection: Exclusives by G-Star RAW - a combination of radical designs inspired by early-twentieth century flight-suits and army garments, and G-Star RAW denim classics.

Designed with limitless creativity to exceed standards, Exclusives by G-Star RAW brings reinvention and innovation to every stitch, seam and rivet. Timeless icons for men and women, spliced with the unique DNA of the G-Star RAW brand.

The collection boasts an impressive range of bold and complex garments, featuring multiple layered shells and functions, as G-Star’s signature utility aesthetics are taken to the extreme. Every item has its own narrative.


Expect boxy silhouettes and refined details with superior construction techniques, patched big square pockets and premium fabrics such as 100% chambray linen, strong recycled polyester canvas, Italian Selvedge and Japanese denim.



Wednesday 25 August 2021

First Look: Nike Women’s Dunk High - ‘Lemon Twist’


Dressed in a white, cashmere, and lemon twist color scheme; the sneaker features a white leather base with pastel hues covering the overlays, Swoosh logos, and rubber outsole. White continues on the laces, tongue, liner, and midsole to complete the design.

The Nike Women’s Dunk High - ‘Lemon Twist’ is available from selected retailers from 29 August.

 

Tuesday 24 August 2021

First Look: The ‘Art of Sport’ Capsule Collection by PUMA


PUMA is celebrating the beauty of people coming together through sport with the release of the Art of Sport capsule.

The capsule includes apparel, footwear and accessories featuring PUMA graphics and asymmetric colour blocking. The graphics in the design are inspired by Japanese Kamon symbols, like a family crest these emblems narrate and decorate a family’s history.


Footwear includes the Art of Sport RS-Z (R2 199), Wild Rider (R1 899), City Rider (R1 799) and Mirage Sport (R1 999) while apparel includes the Art of Sport Tees (R300 – R699), Track Top (R1 699), Track Jacket (R1 499), Track Pants (R1 299), Pants (R1 399), Shorts (R899), Hoodie (R1 499), Classics Graphic Leggings (R549), High Waist Leggings (R679) and a Crew (R999).


The Art of Sport Cap (R349), Compact Portable (R449) and Backpack (R999) complete the capsule.


The capsule has dropped and is available from om PUMA.com, PUMA stores, The Cross Trainer, Superbalist, Shesha, sportscene, Side Step, WE ARE EGG, OFFICE London and selected retailers. 


Monday 23 August 2021

First Look: adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 UV - ‘Light’


The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Light features an ultra-violet multi-toned re-engineered primeknit upper showcasing UV yarns combined with the UV mono stripe. The UV activated yarn changes color in the sunlight which reveals the hidden brighter underneath shades.

Simple, yet essential, the transparent mono heel tab not only provides a visually appealing look, but allows for easy on, easy off access. Industry leading cushioning technology, where TPU is turned into thousands of small energy capsules. Boost provides 80% more energy return than EVA, making it the highest energy return technology in the marketplace.

The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 UV - ‘Light’ drops 28 August at selected retailers.

Friday 20 August 2021

First Look: Nike Free Run Trail Crater


Nike Sportswear’s Free Run Trail is set to release in a Crater rendition that comes constructed with recycled materials.

Dressed in a white, orange, cream, and cave stone colour blocking. This Nike Free Run Trail features a cream-colored upper highlighted with orange contrasting accents throughout. White lace, a speckled midsole with Nike Grind added to the rubber outsole completes the design.

The Nike Free Run Trail Crater dropped today at selected retailers.


Tuesday 17 August 2021

First Look: PUMA x HARIBO - A Collection Inspired by the Classic Goldbears


A delicious new collaboration between PUMA and HARIBO brings to life a collection of footwear and apparel. For over 100 years, HARIBO has been celebrated worldwide for their delicious fruit gummies and licorice – and the debut of PUMA x HARIBO celebrates that tasty tradition.

For this collaboration the PUMA team explored the happy world of HARIBO, taking inspiration from the classic HARIBO Goldbears and the original HARIBO packaging, and infusing those to some of PUMA’s classic silhouettes. Collection pieces are playful and candy-coloured, with authentic cobranding and streetwise design details.

The collection will be released in different drops, which include:

 

DROP 1

PUMA x HARIBO CA Pro: this classic PUMA style comes in a white leather upper with a gold heel overlay and piping. This version also coming with a HARIBO Goldbears hangtag and Goldbears branding near the heel. Available in Adult (R2 499) and Junior (R2 299) sizing.


PUMA x HARIBO Street Rider: inspired by HARIBO’s Happy Cherries, the Street Rider comes in a bright red and green design. Details include a mesh upper with a translucent TPU overlay, a HARIBO Goldbears hangtag, and Happy Cherries branding on the midsole. Available in Adult (R2 599) and Junior (R2 399) sizing.

Apparel includes the PUMA x HARIBO Graphic Tee (R599) and Shorts (R999) – featuring co-branding, HARIBO Goldbears and gold accents – and the AOP Tee (R999) featuring a graphic print of alternating PUMA cats and HARIBO Goldbears.


DROP 2

PUMA x HARIBO Suede: the classic PUMA Suede comes in a bright yellow colourway inspired by HARIBO’s Goldbears. The design includes a translucent sole with a graphic Goldbears print, HARIBO branding on the heel, and a HARIBO Goldbears hangtag. Available in Adult (R1 999), Junior (R1 699), Pre-School (R999) and Infant (R1 599) sizing.

Apparel includes the Shorts (R599 – R799), Tees (R399 – R599), Hoodies (R899 – R1 299) and Sweatpants (R1 199).


The collection is available from PUMA.com, PUMA stores, X-Trend, Archive, Superbalist, Shelflife, Jack Lemkus, Shesha, WE ARE EGG and selected retailers.


Thursday 12 August 2021

First Look: Nike Air Max 2021

 

The sneakers come in Ghost/Ashen Slate/Obsidian Mist/Obsidian colorway for Men and a Venice/Lime Ice/Ghost/Black colourway for Women, the Nike Air Max 2021 features a futuristic synthetic and mesh upper marked with a textured finish.


Distinct elements come in the form of padded collars and overbuilt tongue portions that accent the lacing system. Elevating the shoe are cored out foam midsoles assisted by bulbous transparent colored Air units paired with rubber outsoles.


The Nike Air Max 2021 is available at selected retailers.


Tuesday 3 August 2021

First Look: The Mirage Sport Remix by PUMA

PUMA recently dropped The Mirage Sport Remix, which explores new lines and constructions with design inspiration from DJ culture and electronic music performances.

Worn on and off stage by PUMA ambassador and face of the Mirage franchise, DJ Snake, the silhouette of the Mirage Sport Remix is a fusion of street and classic sport. The main colourway comes in black, grey and primary colours, inspired by the lights of EDM shows.

The Mirage Sport Remix retails for R1 899 and is available from PUMA.com, PUMA stores, Shesha, Superbalist, Sportscene, Cross Trainer, Side Step, Motive and selected retailers.