Red Bulletin: Mark Ong "Shoes: The Daddy"

Red Bulletin’s latest issue features an exclusive interview with famed sneaker customizer Mark Ong (SBTG). The exclusive feature encompasses an in depth profile of SBTG, who from the depths of his Singapore studio creates outstanding customized shoes for the likes of countless collectors all over the world. Moreover, readers will get the chance to know more SBTG personally as the feature highlights his early beginnings, work ethics and his reluctance to mass produce his works. Check out the full feature here.

Cheap Monday UK Launch Party

Cheap Monday, in association with Selfridges, has gathered many people to celebrate with them the launch of its first UK store at The Biscuit Building in London. The venue, which was transformed into a Cheap Monday environment, had a good decoration of raw and basic materials which includes broken particle boards and other industrial objects. During the event proper, select Dj’s and other performers gave an outstanding musical act as they entertain the guest of this memorable occasion.

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Denim Demon x KERO Beak Boots

Working together for this collaborative beak boot is Denim Demon along with legendary Swedish tannery KERO. Crafted in Sweden’s Lapland, the boot features naturally tanned hide upper with white lacing and red/blue/green decorative stitching, while a contrast Vibram sole sums up the bottom details. The boot is available for €390.15 EUR (approximately ₱23,338 PHP) at Denim Demon online store.

[Vimeo Corner] The Making of Buckler's Spring/Summer 2012 Part 1

Here’s another short from Buckler featuring the scenes of the label’s lookbook shoot. As described by Andrew Buckler himself, the latest collection is influenced by New York’s industrial revolution era where he got inspired by the city’s enormous buildings and modern infrastructures. While you get to see more previews of this upcoming collection, an official release of the complete looks will be unveiled soon.

[Vimeo Corner] Buckler Spring/Summer 2012 Short Film by Patrick Andersson

Let’s delve into Andrew Buckler’s latest film as he showcases his latest offerings for Spring/Summer 2012. Working alongside director Patrick Andersson, this film presents a quirky cinematography that follows employees from a factory playing “backgammon” outside the brick-surrounded alleys of New York. After the scenarios, you would then get to see the individual shots of models wearing the latest pieces from Buckler. Enjoy!

F*ck Yeah Music: Housse de Racket - Roman

Crocs Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection

Crocs sets a new direction as they present new designs for the forthcoming Fall/Winter 2011 season. The new collection presents interesting alternatives for sneaker enthusiasts that are in the form of worker style boots and deck-shoe inspired footwear. Despite going through to an attention to detail finishing that comes with subtle designs and muted colorways, the models still embody the original values that Crocs are famously juxtaposed with – lightweight, odor resistant and comfortable.

Veja x FrenchTrotters Footwear Collection

Veja releases their much awaited collaborative sneaker collection that’s produced alongside FrenchTrotters. Seen first early this year through an exclusive preview at FrenchTrotters’ Parisian stores, the expanded set of sneakers are now being released globally. The new models are made from Veja’s usual eco-conscious materials that are seen through a selection of low and high top styles. With understated colors that evoke sophistication and masculinity, the sneakers feature contrasting stripe details and white sole. This collaborative sneaker range is available for £110 (approximately ₱7,677 PHP) to £125 (approximately ₱8,724 PHP) at select retail accounts.

Stockists :
End Clothing, UK
Adam et Rope, Japan
Kapok, Hong Kong
Harvest, Germany
Oki-ni, Web

Canterbury Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook

Canterbury is undeniably one of New Zealand’s greatest exports to the sports apparel industry as it has been providing rugby attires for over a century now. Moving along with its expansive plans to make the brand not just strictly sportswear, Canterbury unveils its third casual collection that’s for Autumn/Winter 2011. Inspired by the overabundant classic rugby shirts that have surfaced from 1930s right through late 80s, the new collection is completed well with what dapper styling is composed of nowadays. Typically, they have quilted jackets, button-down plaids, patterned knits and cuffed-up trousers. More looks of Canterbury's new collection after the click.

[Vimeo Corner] Mighty Healthy "It's all about style..." Video

Mighty Healthy Fall 2011 New Releases

New York-based streetwear brand Mighty Healthy reveals a strong and extensive range for Fall 2011. Known greatly for their printed tees that would constantly feature witty graphical contents, Mighty Healthy includes to their release a good amount of printed hoodies and a handful selection of button-down check oxfords. The Fall 2011 delivery is now available at Mighty Healthy retail accounts.

Smiley Happy Deluxe Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection

Founded by Franklin Loufrani back in 1971, Smiley has always been an indicator of happiness and positivism that has surpassed political, social and economic boundaries. With a myriad of translations that has happened for the icon in the recent times, this new collection for Autumn/Winter 2011 continues their linear path but with a more vivacious and edgy approach. Smiley “Happy Deluxe” line returns on its roots and heritage as they present this new collection that would come along their 40th anniversary next year. The line consists mostly of graphically remix printed crews, tees and hoodies, while hippy styling is evident seen on polo shirts, jackets, and pants with raw edge finishing. You can check out the collection after the click.

Outlier Summer Experiments 2011

Outlier challenges the sultriest days of summer as it presents a range of high tech and well experimented pieces to provide a cool effect while heat turns harsher this season. Included on this range is the Ventilated Linen Cotton Shirt that’s tailored technically to provide good air passage to body while setting a stylish performance construction. Despite of achieving primarily that desired cool effect, the need to be relaxed is a top priority as well. Outlier impressively gives a modern interpretation to their pants as they have infused the sleeve cuff and placket details to keep things breezy similar to wearing shorts. Summing up this hyper-limited range is the casual High Desert Pivot shirt, and a handful selection of summer scarves that comes with two colorways. Prices start at $45 USD.

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Read's Clothing Project Fall/Winter 2011

Read’s Clothing Project is born as a combination of Read Wall’s charitable act of working with Books for Africa and his passion for clothing. Bringing together an expansive collection that was drawn from his penchant for well-made vintage and preppy-inspired clothing, this collection comes with a good selection of pocketed tees, button-down shirts and dandy accessories that are undeniably relax and clean. While men would probably indulge themselves of getting a piece from this label, that self-fulfilling act results to donation of books to hand-picked education initiatives in Africa. Fashion for a cause indeed.

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Puma Shadow Society Teaser

Puma has flocked several taste-makers and sneaker connoisseurs to an assembly of pure redefinition and customization dubbed as the Shadow Society. Coming up with a logo that’s pretty identical to some well renowned fraternal organizations, the Shadow Society has given much effort to reinvent one of Puma’s iconic models “The State” as they have passed through a painstaking attention to detail and premium execution. Featuring two colorways, both sublime and very capturing, this reissued model comes with a leather sack that's embossed with Shadow Society's emblem. Puma Shadow Society will have its release at Footpatrol on 26th of August. Watch out for it!

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Money Clothing x Tom Darracott "For Money" Shirt Series

London-based independent designer and image maker extraordinaire Tom Darracott works closely with Money Clothing for its fourth installment of “For Money” series. Taking inspiration from the formula one car decals, the shirt features mixed prints that are seen on front, back and sleeves. Available now for purchase, you can get this shirt for £35.00 (approximately $58 USD) at Money Clothing's online store.

Won Hundred x James Pfaff Exhibition at Outside World Gallery

Won Hundred turns from their usual lookbook presentation to a more artistically inclined approach as they commission British photographer James Pfaff for a curated series of imagery for Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. The photographer was given an opportunity to express his craft liberally and resulted to an inimitable understanding through the Danish brand’s inspiration – “Living a clean life under difficult circumstances”. Set up to an exhibition that recently happened right at Outside World Gallery, the shared aesthetics and the strategic location has properly amalgamated with the arts and commerce vibe.

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The SHAOLIN JAZZ – Album Cover Design Contest Winner: Shamona Stokes

After 2 intense days of deliberation that have made the judges look meticulously to the many strong album covers submitted by participating designers, The SHAOLIN JAZZ with its founders recently announced the winner of their Album Cover Design Contest. Graphic artist Shamona Stokes bested all participants with her winning submission that has captured the taste of DJ 2-Tone Jones and Gerald Watson. Prices of the said contest includes a footwear supply from VANS OTW and apparels from Staple design, all of which she will bring home with her. Congratulations!

Bean Pole x Kim Jones Block Party at Opening Ceremony

Celebrating the Bean Pole x Kim Jones collaboration, Opening Ceremony recently threw a block party that took place outside their New York Store at 35 Howard. Surrounded with the best of New York’s food trucks, partygoers saw the performances of Solange Knowles and Theophillus London, who both have set a good party vibe all throughout the event. Check out some of the images taken from OC’s blog below.

Puma Bluebird at Size? Cardiff

When Puma first released their Bluebird silhouette back in the 1980’s, the shoe model subsequently gained a brimming charisma to the football and active lifestyle fanatics. Having a steady reputation for being the best, most lightweight shoe for indoor training, the Puma Bluebird was also adopted into terrace culture, particularly by Cardiff City Football Club. The distinctive blue/yellow colorway and reference to the club’s nickname, The Bluebirds, helped it become a staple terrace lifestyle back in the early 80s at Cardiff City FC’s former home ground – Ninian Park. Just recently, Size? in Cardiff launches the re-released models sitting alongside with a capsule collection of apparel. Preserving fully the authenticity of the shoes, the iconic archive styles are here to continue the legacy of the infamous Bluebirds.

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