Always influenced by their foundation in the skate culture Diamond Supply Co. is release some more new accessories that will certainly sell out quickly. The brand’s latest accessory group includes a pair of shades and a iPhone 5 case. But not just your ordinary bits, these pieces are created from recycled skateboard decks. The look [...]
In celebration of the Jordan Air XX8 release, 9five has partnered with Jordan Brand to create this extremely limited edition sunglass/optical frame. Taking influence and design cues from the innovative XX8, the 9five x Jordan Brand sunglasses boast a handmade acetate black frame, with choice of black chrome or gloss silver metallic temples, and electric [...]
LA-born sunglasses brand Mosley Tribes release their latest collaboration this time with Black Scale. From their classic styles to their newer designs, Mosley Tribes not only stay true to their craft but maintain a balance through their newer styles. Something they share with Black Scale. This Spring sees the release of the Lyndel style with [...]
Keeping it natural Shwood has released a new limited edition pair of shades. Seen here is a special two-tone version of the popular Canby model from the Portlan brand. Made from stacked European Walnut and Quilted Maple creating it’s two piece look. The classic shape coupled with the two shades of wood has been a [...]
The Knockaround team visited a group of 5th and 6th-graders at a local elementary school; each student was asked to design their own special pair of Knockaround Premiums. Here we see the Shark Attack Limited Edition Premiums, created by 6th-grader, Sebastian, as the winning design. Each pair features his fantastic shark-tooth frame design, with Red [...]
LOOK/SEE sunglasses were made for sneaker fans by a sneaker fan. A former Nike designer Kyle Yamaguchi used inspiration from the his time as a special project designer to create these shades using materials, prints and processes that inspired him. Yesterday we saw the brand’s initial lookbook and today we get a closer look at [...]
If you are on the site then more than likely sneakers are something you have interest in. For fans of sneakers you will definitely love new eyewear brand LOOK/SEE. The new brand comes from the mind of Kyle Yamaguchi, someone who knows a thing or two about sneakers as he worked for many years at [...]
Super introduces the Tiberio shades for Summer 2012. The unisex silhouette is dressed with a thick, solid bridge with round lenses, designed “with the sporty hunk out at sea in mind, as well as the hot babe lounging on the deck, soaking up the sun.” It’s accented with gold hardware and finished in molasses-colored Havana [...]
Combining the talents of Italian sunglass masters L.G.R. with refined French label A.P.C., this superb sunglass collaboration presents an air of 1960s Italian elegance mixed with minimalist French style. Handmade in Italy, the frame is made from 8mm cellulose acetate in a rich chestnut brown colour. L.G.R. hand polish each frame to give it an [...]
Seemingly releasing special gear every week that sells quickly here we see Diamond Supply Co. coming through with new shades just in time for the start of Summer. Two colorways of their leather wrapped sunglasses were created done up in either Silver or Gold arms. Along the arms we see the addition of laser-etched branding [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Action Bronson talks about his love affair with New Balance
From Sneaker Freaker, “A few months back we spent a day with Action Bronson while he was down here in Melbourne. We were hunting through the offcuts and noticed we didn’t include the dude talk about his favourite sneakers of all time. Bronsolini fans are well aware of his love for New Balances sneakers, and [...]
Macaframa is back with another video that will get your biking juices flowing. Filmed last fall in Brisbane, this is the first of a lot of online content coming out this year before the official Maca2 gets underway.
13th Witness x Nigel Sylvester – Mad Transit Audacity
13th Witness and Nigel Sylvester teamed up for not only video but photo session resulting in a new video titled “Mad Transit Audacity.” The film won’t drop until June 13 but here is a early look at just some of the sights we will see.
