Vans Vault Akat's

I happened to find these new Vans Valut "Akat's" somewhat interesting. I think for a reasonable $130... you can't go wrong. I feel that they are some what predictable, in the way that this native/aboriginal vibe seems to be a micro-trend in the indie community. But just as much as this shallow trendiness might take away from this shoe, it also takes on the feel of an instant classic. At the same time however, it's something rather unpredictable as well, as I would never imagine Vans taking such a brave dive. I can imagine people hating these. But I love them.

Naomi Shimada

Excuse the lack of posts. I kind of already ditched this summer blog run. Summer school is taking up way too much of my time. Anyways, I'm like in love with Naomi Shimada right now. She's a Japanese/Dutch/Canadian girl residing in the UK. She models, is an aspiring VJ, and a host on NME News. I was on the Married to the Mob blog. I some how reached there after the whole Paris Hiton mission The Arab Parrot pulled. Anyways, I was there and I saw a blog post on Naomi Shimada and I basically fell in love... aahaha.

Ron English Exhibit

Ron English's masterful display of pop art is making its way to Milan this July.
















































I love Ron English's work. Remember when Bobby Hundreds did a post on this guy.

Junya Watanabe Fall/Winter 2009

I know that this collection has been blogged the crap out of, but it literally is one of the best collections coming this fall in my opinion. It has such interesting combinations of American workwear with Japanese twists and I think the collection is a masterpiece. It's also nice to take a look at the collection through a video, it kinda brings the collection to life.

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Junya Watanabe MAN FW 2009 / Comme des Garcons - Très Bien Shop from tresbienshop on Vimeo.

Livestrong Air Max Pack Out This Saturday

Livestrong Air Max pack is being released at Goodfoot Richmond this Saturday. The Air Max 1, Air Max 90, and Air Max 180 all finding their way to Toronto's premier sneaker boutique.

Norml x Crooks

This past Tuesday at Parliament Pub, Ottawa's premier sneaker/streetwear boutique NORML released their limited edition collaborative t-shirt with L.A.'s ruling elite, Crooks & Castles. According to Norml, this is Crooks' last t-shirt collaboration with an independent retailer. The t-shirt has that unmistakible and iconic Crooks aesthetic. If you are in Ottawa, go grab whatever's left of the limited edition run.

DEBACLE!!!!

Nike SB's long awaited DEBACLE is out today. If you haven't heard of it, check the awesome trailer out below, then go pick it up at your local independent skateshop. Not sure if their gonna have it... head on down to Spadina & Richmond and cop it at Adrift, they've been excited about it for a while now.