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Tag: Sneakers
These items have all been tagged with the tag "Sneakers", You can see other tags in the Tag Cloud| Sneaker Alert |
| 2008-05-12 16:00:00 |
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For all you sneaker addicts - here's two new crazy styles that have just been released. Arriving in Dover Street Market (London) on 15th May – the Pierre Hardy special limited edition ‘Cruzeiro’ in metallic calfskin (above) and below, the must-have terry toweling inspired sneaker by Japanese brand realMadHectic - the Pile. |
| Pinel & Pinel - Organise Your Kicks |
| 2008-01-09 17:19:55 |
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We're willing to bet that most of you have (or wish you had) more shoes that you can possibly even remember. And more than likely the floor of your closet resembles an absolute train wreck. Pinel & Pinel, a luxury goods manufacturer out of Paris, may have the answer for you. The design team has created a series of trunks used primarily for stereo and office storage inspired by the golden age of train and ocean liner travel. The most recent addition to the collection, a sneaker storage trunk on wheels, is designed especially for those of you who have been waiting for the perfect means of organising – and displaying – your favourite shoes. By Andrew J Wiener |
| Jason Markk's Sneaker Cleaner |
| 2007-08-27 07:56:03 |
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It's the only feasible explanation for Jason Markk's devoted following and wide online acclaim at sneaker-fanatic blogs worldwide. Of particular note is Jason Markk's Premium Sneaker Solution, which does something truly revolutionary: it cleans your sneakers. With a wave of a hog-hair bristle brush coated in their specially formulated magic potion, Jason Markk P.S.S. rids your kicks of the grass stains and gook soils even your mom can't eradicate. The solution consists of natural soaps derived from coconut and jojoba oils, a 98% natural product that is also said to be biodegradable. In addition to Jason Markk's online store, you can find this trainers cure-all at renowned sneaker shillers: Ubiq, Kendo, NortStar and Colette, among others. Add this to your long list of things you didn't know you couldn't live without. By L. Harper |
| SHOO BIZ - The World's Best |
| 2007-07-12 09:23:33 |
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As we have seen in various posts here on The Cool Hunter, footwear has become a genre of art all of its own. Much like the how the simple need for shelter has crescendoed into superfluous McMansions, the shoe started out as a humble necessity: to keep the toes out of harm's way. Currently - as anyone who's purchased a pair of platform sneakers or sky-high stilettos can attest - a need for beauty and style has far overshadowed the trivial want for comfort. Oscar Wilde once professed, "One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art". The financially fortunate seem to agree, with well-manicured feet peaking from artistic footwear worth their weight in rubies and diamond detail. Cobbler extraordinaire Stuart Weitzman took this tendency to an unprecedented pinnacle with the unveiling of his "Cinderella Slippers" which were were worn by singer Alison Krauss at the 2004 Oscars ceremony and priced at $2M. Thankfully, the art of footwear is not limited to those of stratospheric bank accounts. The need for fashionable shoe has crossed all social boundaries. Collecting retro-style sneakers to high-end designer fashion heels, shoe sales are a major part of the international fashion market and a serious indicator of status and sub culture. Naturally, the shoe store has evolved, side-by-side, into an equally stylish hub of modern fashion. No matter if you're talking about a pair Jimmy Choo wedges (a must on the streets of Manhattan) or a rare collectable pair of original 1972 Adidas sneakers – there is a carefully manicured storeroom and market-analyzed price tag for each. So what's your favorite shoe store? We're asking our readers to tell us about the most unique shoe store in their part of the world for a feature that will appear in magazine print. We want to see stores that feature the most original display and merchandising techniques out there. From sneaker shops to high-end department stores to exclusive boutiques, if you know of a great candidate then send us an e-mail, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Of course, those with the best tip have a chance of winning a pair of Evisu sneakers. |
| Emma Hope's Velvet Sneakers/Bags (Unisex) |
| 2007-06-20 09:40:11 |
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Emma Hope has come a long way from the overbearing florals of Laura Ashley fashions. After designing and manufacturing six collections with the company, Hope jetted on to bigger and better things - namely, her eccentric Emma Hope collection. Since the commencement of her designing efforts, Hope has garnered five Design Council Awards, the Martini Style Award, and the Harpers & Queen Design Award. Hope's eponymous collection began solely with shoes - footwear could be considered Hope's forte, she's designed shoes for Paul Smith, Anna Sui and Mulberry. Hope later expanded her offerings to include handbags with quirky creations like a henna suede tote bag with delicate floral silhouettes carved out of its base, or a pair of men's white leopard print sneakers fashioned from ponyskin . The designer's most eye-catching number is easily a velvet sneaker bag which offered in bright hues of violet, gold and fuchsia, among others. The unlikely juxtaposition of luxurious velvet to hold your sweaty workout ensembles seems a perfect fit for the celebs who emerge daintily coiffed - with nary a bead of sweat - after hours-long training sessions. And for the obsessively coordinated amongst us, Hope even offers matching "Magic Basket" sneakers, which are swathed in the same unlikely shades of velvet. These indulgent workout fashions are available at either of Emma Hope's three shops in London (Sloane Square, Westbourne Grove and Islington) as well as 150 additional stores, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Harrods. By Harper Walsh |
| LACOSTE SNEAKERS new spring range | ||
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| ADIDAS 2007 |
| 2007-01-11 08:05:51 |
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Adidas have always been one of the strongest payers in the urban shoe and fashion market. Well known for their innovative advertising campaigns presenting their equally brilliant range, Adidas have big plans for 2007. One of their big releases for the new year is this new model (bottom right), which is made of premium black leather, 3M material and infrared applications. The shoe merges the infamous retro style of Adidas with modern materials, resulting in a very hip sneaker. The Material of the Worlds collection is also bound to be huge. With the muscle of a multi billion dollar company, the 2007 Adidas range is sure to be even hotter than last years releases, and that is indeed a hard act to follow. by Billy T |
| SPACE SNEAKERS |
| 2006-05-18 14:15:04 |
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Shoe manufacturing isn't generally considered rocket science but a new sneaker by Japanese shoemaker, Asics, comes close. The shoe designed to make space travel more comfortable and to help astronauts keep their muscles from wasting in gravity-free outer space - is being developed with the help of the Japanese space agency. First samples of the sneaker, which weigh just 130 grams each, have a super soft heel, a flexible sole that inclines upwards toward the toe and a gap that divides the big toe from the others similar to traditional Japanese socks (called tabi), which are often worn with sandals. Asics came up with the idea after a Russian cosmonaut complained that conventional sports shoes hurt his feet in space. Given man has been cruising the galaxies for more than 40 years, it makes one wonder why no one came up with the idea sooner, though, I guess Captain Kirk and Mr Spock looked comfy enough in their black leather mid-calf rocket boots. These may not be as dapper as those, but the two-toed space sneakers are pretty damn cool and developers say subsequent samples, which will be tested in space in late 2007, will look even more futuristic. by Rachel Wells. |
| SOLDOUT - THE BEST ONLINE STORE 4 SNEAKERS |
| 2006-03-09 13:51:06 |
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Collecting sneakers is a rapidly growing popular culture trend that has resulted in sneaker books, collectible stores, ebay price wars and even sneaker museums. Sold Out is an online store which specializes (and obsesses) in limited edition and small run sneakers ranges. Carrying all the hip brands from Nike through to Sold Out is essentially a buyers paradise which doubles as an online sneaker exhibition, allowing you to peruse through a random collection or shop by brand. Sneakers are now considered limited edition works of art. To the eye of the beholder, the design elements in each shoe is held in the same regard as an artists brush strokes. With prices ranging from 100 through to 300 Euros, sneakers are easily one of the more affordable types of 'art' to collect. by Billy T |
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