2009 Spring/Summer Collection

OriginalFake will start things off with part of their first round of January releases as the brand features the following hoodies and button-ups. The previously seen hoodie featuring a side Chomper print is seen a new colorway well as embroidered logo button-ups. Available soon at OriginalFake dealers with Taiwan’s Invincible dropping their stock on January 3rd, 2009.

UNDFT LA Fitted Caps

Undefeated set to drop a set of exclusive New Era LA Dodger caps in two Los Angeles-colorways. The caps, featuring a mesh style material, come in Los Angeles Lakers and Oakland Raiders colorway. The set is scheduled as an exclusive to the UNDFTD Santa Monica and Los Angeles locations as well as the webstore beginning January 3rd, 2009.

Clot x Nike 1World

To celebrate China’s Lunar New Year with a dual-layer traditional red to represent happiness, luck and prosperity. The special “Chinese Candy Box” design features CLOT imagery on the backside as well as a tray for accessories. Scheduled to release in January, the CLOT x Nike 1World remains exclusive to Hong Kong.

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Work That

The Nike SB camp gears up for another year of releases including a new collection of apparel goods and introduction of the Zoom Veloce. The new sneaker silhouette follows a similar mold to that of their Tre A.D. with some sleek upper re-tooling. The garments range from a houndstooth pack to more technical fleece, showcasing a more forward thinking design aspect of the brands skateboarding campaign.

Air Yeezys

After having checked out the full length version of Nike’s newest promotional commercial for the Zoom Kobe IV, we get a closer look at the highly anticipated Air Yeezy’s. The kicks are probably the most hyped up Nike sneakers to date, due to clever marketing by the corporate giant. We’ll wait and see if the released version remains true to form, much like these DJ AM specials.

Nike Air Max 90

Making the cut for some of the final 2008 colorways, Nike drops a clean rendition of their classic Air Max 90 runners. The sneakers feature a mostly white leather/mesh silhouette with vibrant pink and turquoise accenting throughout. They are now available via the Kix-Files online store.

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Year of The Ox Blazers

Celebrating the upcoming year of the ox, Nike adds another pair of kicks to their 2009 pack. Also an Air Max 1 like the Blazer model incorporates the same color scheme and overall aesthetic. Featuring a leather base, the shoes are highlighted by olive canvas accenting, gold eyelets, waxed laces and the same 3D heel reference as its AM1 counterpart.

Jordan Package

One of this year’s most sought after Countdown Pack releases is readying for a pre-Christmas release with the Air Jordan Countdown pack featuring the XI and XIIs. The two colorways featured include the Black/Red XIs and the Black/White XIIs. Unlike previous pack releases , this one represents two popular models whereas previous releases involved more recent and less popular releases paired with some of Jordan’s earlier shoes.

Bape Jacket

As an exclusive NFS (Nigo’s Favorite Shop) release, Bape unveils another varsity jacket for the season. Knowing full well the strong initials and logo designs that are often seen on varsity jackets, the back of the jacket incorporates this feature to make up the brand’s name alongside the brand’s iconic Bape-head. The jacket aside from the colorful logos features white sleeves and a black wool body. Available at Cliffedge.

Different colors and tones thrown into the mix on the backs of a Gore-Tex Pro Shell and Gore-Tex Paclite shell make these dope jackets. Various zippers also present themselves with specific intent including a pocket created to stow the detachable hood of the Elysian. It will eventually be available at the honeyee Store as well as being available now at Griffin-Studio.com/Shop.

Original Fake Present Tee

Just in time for the holiday season is OriginalFake’s recently released “Present” t-shirt. The print includes a sketched version of a gift-giving Companion. Seen here are two of a total three colorways. Available at Honeyee’s Store.

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Imaginary Foundation "I Dream Therefore I Come"

Opening up over the weekend at Los Angeles’ SURU, the Imaginary Foundation presented a vivid and awesome display of oil paintings, sculptures and skatedecks done in collaboration with Element. The show’s theme delved extensively into the world of supernatural and outerspace with the event capped off by the musical presence of the Drumming Astronaut.

Zoom Kobe IV

Reigning NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star Kobe Bryant officially unveiled his fourth signature shoe of the Nike Zoom Kobe line. The new low cut design, weighing in at 11.6 ounces, is Nike’s lightest basketball sneaker ever created. Designed by the legendary Eric Avar, the Zoom Kobe IV isn’t as visually appealing as the innovative Hyperdunk model but packs a punch when it comes to performance footwear. The IV utilizes their signature Flywire technology, a performance architecture that uses thin and very strong nylon fibers to support the foot, within the uppers. Also included will be a heel Zoom Air unit, full-length Phylon midsole and LunarLite forefoot foam, the most innovative cushioning system since Nike Air returning energy upon every step rather than absorbing energy. The Nike Zoom Kobe IV is scheduled for a Januray 1st, 2009 release and throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe beginning early February 2009.

Air tailwind '92

Rumored to be dropping 2009 Spring, Nike decided to drop a retro of their classic Air Tailwind ‘92 silhouette, much earlier than expected. The old school runners come in their original white/black/crimson colorway retailing for $95 USD and available at top Nike accounts including Proper.

King Stampede 5 Year Anniversary Collection

In commemoration of their 5th year anniversary, New York-based streetwear label King Stampede, go back to the drawing board for a re-edit of some archived favorites. Hand picking the designs for the capsule collection. Showcasing an appreciation and dedication to the genre, this lineup is definitely a tribute to the brand’s harvesters. The collection is set to hit King Stampede accounts early next week.

Reason Holiday Collection

Reason has released their new Holiday 2008 collection. The line offers t-shirts, crewneck sweaters, beanies, as well as a nice cut-and-sew down vest. The new holiday line is now available at Boundless NY.

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New Balance MT580 Spring Collection

With New Balance’s largely Japanese-exclusive MT580 seeing a more wide-spread distribution scheme in 2008, here’s a preview of what’s landing at accounts around the world next year. Three easy to match colorways are surely going to please traditional New Balance wearers.

ALIFE Hollywood

After a year long stay at their previous location, ALIFE take down their now-closed space and introduces a full blown retail store. The new space will become a part of the trendsetting Cahuenga Boulevard shopping center, in the heart of Hollywood.

ALIFE HOLLYWOOD
1520 N. Cahuenga, Suite 2
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.962.5433
Monday - Saturday: 12 Noon - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 7pm