For the Fall Louis Vuitton presents new versions of their Tower sneaker in both low top and high top versions. The new shoes have a woven premium leather upper. The high top also comes with a low lace strap and both feature accents on the side-panels in dark blue.
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For the spring/summer Louis Vuitton is introducing its Tower sneaker. The shoe comes in mid and low top.
Also being released for the spring/summer season is the line of premium backpacks in oestrich and leather.
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When Jordan Brand makes its long-awaited release of the Air Jordan 2010 in February to commemorate the popular line’s 25th anniversary, Wade will debut the shoe. Hand-picked for the role by Michael Jordan himself, the Miami Heat guard called it “a huge honor.”
“I was in awe, because I know what it means to not only be a part of Jordan Brand but really represent Michael on the court in the shoe he would wear,” Wade told The Associated Press. “Very excited, to say the least.”
The shoe will be launched nationwide Feb. 13 and will carry a retail price of $170. That coincides with All-Star weekend near Dallas and is four days before Jordan’s 47th birthday. It’s unknown if Wade will wear the shoe beforehand, say in Miami’s marquee Christmas Day game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.
“Sometimes you have to pass the torch. … He epitomizes what the brand represents,” Jordan said Wednesday night, when the arrangement was formally announced. “Being a player from our home community of Chicago, he has won championships already, his work ethic … those is are all things that I feel like represent the brand. I think we can build a great relationship.”
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Already being recognised as a classic – the Rick Owens sell out high top sneaker is always one of the most anticipated pieces of the season. The best leathers and materials combined with its super strong look make this one of the most desirable sneakers on the market.
Made from a paneled upper of fine grain black leather, this boot come with bright white laces, a cream sole and a high tongue with a picture of the designer stitched inside.
These boots have known to swap hands on ebay and other online auctions for big money and are a sure collector’s piece of the future for sure. Don’t sleep.
$1167.00 Hit the jump for pictures.
A new Gucci High Top Sneaker has been released. The sneaker features a premium brown suede upper, matching brown leather laces and overall subtle branding.
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YSL enlists the creative minds of Puma to create this special edition boot cum sneaker for the Spring Summer 09 collection. The high top features luxurious suede uppers accompanied by a high grade rubber sole. They are available at Concepts in 2 color ways and should retail around $350-$500 USD.
Michalsky introduces his first sneakers a spart of his Fall/Winter 2009 collection this year.
Each sneaker will be hand-made in Germany and was created in collaboration with traditional sportshoe manufacturer Brütting. Based on a high-top model, that was first introduced in 1964, the sneaker will come in overall 9 individual versions, each with a different name. The sneakers are named Angelus, Diabolos and after the “Seven Deadly Sins” – Luxuria, Invidia, Gula, Ira, Superbia, Avaritia and Acedia. The Luxuria and Invidia models will be limited to 100 pairs worldwide and are numbered and signed by Michael Michalsky.
These shoes remind me of an old Polo Sport boot. Hit the link for a look at all the colorways.
Stephen Sprouse was a NY legend in the art, fashion, music scene running around with Warhol, Blondie & Basquiat. Sprouse could be credited of the marriage of graffiti and fashion with his collection in 1983. He was the first designer to have a store in Soho, and the first to “destroy” a LV bag in his iconic collaboration with Marc Jacobs. Now this sneaker pays homage to all of Stephen Sprouse’s pursuits. This shoe is available in very limited quantities retail price is $980.
The Kanye West sneakers for Louis Vuitton will be hitting stores in June. Hit the link for pictures of the entire line of shoes.
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The first official pics have arrived of this hyped up collaboration between Kanye & Louis.
“The inspiration came from a jacket with a huge collar in the movie ‘Dune,’ ” West says. “Most sneakers focus on the tongue, so I wanted to do something different.”
These will be available exclusively at Louis Vuitton retail outlets in June 2009.
I don’t know how I feel about these. Yall tell me. Click the link for more pics.
