Mentalkicks offers us a peek into a special pair of Nike’s Air Max 90, which takes inspiration from the Na’vi (the blue people from Avatar). Its rumored that only less than 5 pairs of these were produced, and at the moment it doesn’t seem like they’ll see a wider release. For those interested, a size 9 is being made available here.
A longtime companion to many levels of the armed forces, LUMINOX has recently released an all new model with the Deep Diver model. With a defining feature seen in its 50 bar water resistancy, the watch can withstand depths of 500 meters/1500 feet. Complying with ISO 6425 standards, the watch includes LUMINOX’s trademark luminescent technology as well as a helium release valve. Luminox’s Deep Diver watch comes in three different colors.
Undefeated continues its partnership with Medicom Toy on another Bearbrick design, utilizing a familiar military color scheme, which has become a favorite of the popular retailer/brand. Taking on a fabric lined exterior, the 100% scaled Bearbrick features black accents, lettering, and a hint of orange on the toes. Stay tuned for further news on this collaboration
Paul Smith offers a new selection of swimming shorts as the Summer season nears. Four different designs are shown, all playing off a retro look with a shorter style cut and Summer-friendly prints. Look for these now through select Paul Smith retailers, including Por Vocacao.
NEIGHBORHOOD drops two new colorways in its Loake suede loafers. Both feature bronze hardware with solid suede uppers and the classic styling one would expect from the Japanese brand. They are now available via honeyee.
The new 2010 collection from New Zealand brand tobe is just about to hit stores. To celebrate the launch of the new collection, the boys at tobe will be hosting a pop up store for the shoes from April 16th-18th. Post pop up store, tobe’s 2010 collection will be available from Good as Gold and Huffer’s online stores with more stores coming. tobe offers two color ways, black, white with blue sole and an all white style, high top with fold down detailing, mid cut boot and low cut styles, and a distinctive numbering code on the tongue of the shoe.
Paris based, Italian goods company Corto Moltedo and New York based eyewear specialists Illesteva have teamed up for a collaboration to create a new optical frame style named ‘Frieda’. The new frames are inspired by the lifestyle and the aesthetics apparent in Havana, Cuba, in the 1950’s which was then nicknamed the ‘Latin Las Vegas’. Made in Germany the frames come in a natural marmor, acetate color way which will be exclusively sold at Corto Moltedo’s flagship store at the Palais Royal in Paris from June 25th, 2010, during Paris Men’s S/S 2011 Fashion week.