Air Jordan 5 "Laney" confirmed for 2013

I remember back in, what I believe was 2008, the biggest sneaker rumor of the year surfaced. The rumor was that Jordan Brand was going to release the Grape 5's and Laney 5's both together in a package in August of that year. Once the rumor got around, everybody began to plan on how they were going to obtain them once they dropped. But unfortunately, JB never released them. But now, good news has arrived. Not only are the Grapes being released soon, the Laney 5's are have now been confirmed for a "Holiday" release this year. "Holiday" in JB language usually means November so we'll just go with that. Photos are not from 2013.

Pusha T x Marcelo Burlon County Of Milan T-Shirt

G.O.O.D. Music's own, Pusha T, and one of my favorite designers, Marcelo Burlon, have teamed up and developed a new shirt. The shirt features a lot of similar graphics that Burlon has used on other pieces of his County Of Milan line and uses inspiration from the Year Of The Snake theme for 2013. Availability has not yet been determined but if we find anything out, we'll be the sure to let you guys know.

Reebok Shaq Attaq "Phoenix Suns"

Used on the Nike Air Force 180, then the Foamposite One, and now the Shaq Attaq, the "Phoenix Sun" color scheme is starting to become a very popular pattern that a lot of sneaker brands are using for their designs. Reebok is the latest to use to idea and they've decided to put it on the next Shaq Attaq release. This release will feature the Orange, Black, and Purple colors over a nubuck and leather base with the famous Reebok PUMP on the tongue. A release date has not been set.

Hit-Boy ft. Juicy J & Audio Push x TU

Santa Cruz Skateboards confirms that Jeremy Scott plagiarized Jim Phillips

Over the past week, rumors and turmoil have been boiling over the creative inspiration Jeremy Scott received to create his new Fall 2013 collection. A lot of the designs seemed very similar to the past Artwork of, legendary skateboarding artist, Jim Phillips. And now, according to Santa Cruz Skateboards, Jeremy Scott, famous for his sneaker designs in Adidas, has in fact stolen direct artwork pieces from Jim Phillips. A majority of the work stolen was from a book named "The Skateboard Art of Jim Phillips" (shown below).

Santa Cruz Skateboards released this statement on the matter:

Robert A. Denike, CEO and President, NHS, Inc./Santa Cruz Skateboards: “We had never heard of Jeremy Scott until it was brought to our attention. This is not a collaboration or under license, nor did we or the Phillips family approve the use of this artwork on his apparel designs in any way.
It’s obvious to us, the Phillips family, the fans of Jim Phillips Sr. and Jimbo Phillips, and fans of the brand Santa Cruz Skateboards, as well as many in the global skateboard and skate art community that there is clear and obvious infringement by Mr. Scott. We are discussing this with our legal team to determine our next steps.
These two artists and this brand are iconic. Any true fan of skateboarding will tell you how the Phillips artwork style, this brand and the activity of skateboarding has positively influenced their lives. It may just be artwork to Mr. Scott, to be used and thrown away by next season, but these artists and brand mean a lot to many people around the world. And by the looks of the outcry on social media, skateboarders and non-skater’s alike are angry to have two of their most favored artists and one of the original true skateboard brands violated in such a way.
I hope that Mr. Scott sees that his actions have hurt and affected many people, including the Phillips family, and that he has also severely damaged his own reputation. It is not too late for him to do the right thing, as an artist and creative person, and fix his error in judgement.”

This is too crazy. I always knew something was up with Jeremy Scott.

Frank Ocean x Eyes Like Sky

Air Jordan 16 "Cherrywood"

Over the years, the Air Jordan 16 has not been as popular as the usual 1 through 14 retros that cycle every 5 to 7 years; But this 'Cherrywood' 16 will be making a statement. In the past, out of all the Retro 16's, the 'Cherrywood' was the most popular 16 to ever release back in 2001. Rumor has it, these will possibly be retroing again here in 2013. We will keep you guys posted in terms of release info.

Thom Browne (Spring/Summer 2013 Collection)

Thom Browne is a famous fashion designer based out of New York. He's know mostly for his designing in dress shoes and oxfords. But this Spring/Summer collection will most definitely turn heads. On top of some more extreme color schemes for this oxfords, Thom Browne used an onslaught of eerie and unorthodox coloring for the ensembles. Look at this abstractly and don't be so quick to pass judgement. "There's poetry in everything if you look for it." - Jay-Z.

Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake x Poetic Justice (Official Video)

PROJECT Las Vegas Preview: New Balance Reveals Pairs for 2013

New Balance has been on the up and up and have been more aggressive in the designs in for their Lifestyle collections over the last couple of years. In their pursuit of becoming the #1 running brand in the world, they are also striving to become a household name when it comes to casual footwear as well. This will be a mega post to show you guys some ideas that New Balance has decided to bring to us for this whole year. Some of these are already out and some are still on the ropes of being given a release date. This is to get the juices flowing.

Thom Browne (Spring/Summer 2013 Shoe Collection)

Every now and then, the sneakerhead, who is also a sophisticated dresser, likes to expand upon his shoe collection that far extends sneakers. A great pair of boat shoes and oxfords are excellent additions to the shoe collection along with some classic Nike's, Reeboks, etc. And when it comes to casual dressy shoes, Thom Browne is one of the most well known. This New York designer is known for his high end designing on his shoes. This Spring and Summer 2013 line of shoes feature his classic style of shoe designing that will be featured on various Penny Loafers, Brogues, Oxfords, and other classic styles.

Nike KD 5 "Easter"

Last year, The "Easter" Zoom KD 4 was one of Kevin Durant's highest selling shoe in company with the 'Aunt Pearl' and 'Weatherman'. This year, Nike has decided to keep the theme of high-pitch colors relevant as the KD 5 get's its "Easter Bunny" makeover. With the Nike Swoosh splashed on the KD 5, it's festive colorway is sure to gain a lot of love and attention. (Also, you get a sneak peek of the 'Tonal Red' KD 5's in this post).

Nike Kobe 8 "Winter Blue" (Release Info.)

Mentioned months ago, Nike and the Kobe 8 line were planning to release the model in a "Winter Blue" color scheme which featured different hues of cobalt blue, silver, and royal blue. They have finally been given a release date of February 23, 2013 and will retail for $140.

Penfield (Spring/Summer 2013)

The Massachusetts-based brand, Penfield, has finally completed their collection for the Spring/Summer 2013 seasons. This collection features a very good mix of preppy clothing pieces with streetwear. They also take their love for the outdoors and the coolness of the beach and make it known in this collection. I think I've just found another favorite brand of mine. Their online shop has a few of the pieces already ready to be bought so check out their store and see what you like.

Supreme (Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook)

Supreme has established itself as a monster in the fashion game and has become one of the most sought-after clothing brands amongst the youth in the U.S. Supreme has been sported by various rappers, celebrities, and fashion icons all around the world. Now, with the unveiling of their Spring/Summer 2013 collection, the fans are sure to be ready for the newest wave of Supreme style. Supreme is known for using bold colors and a lot of eccentric patterns and prints on their clothing pieces; and with this collection, there's no separation. This collection will also feature some collabo' assistance from sources like Champion, Mark Gonzales, and more. The new Supreme Spring/Summer 2013 collection will arrive at Supreme stores on February 21st, in Japan on February 23rd, and in their official online store on February 28th.

Nike KD 5 "Aunt Pearl"

Last year, The Nike Zoom KD 4 was one of the top titans in the sneaker game next to the Kobe and Lebron lines. Besides the 'Gold Medal' KD 4, the 'Aunt Pearl' KD 4 was by far one of my favorite releases of the year. Kevin Durant decided to take his signature shoe and dedicate it to his loving aunt. His aunt has breast cancer so the shoe was draped in Pink with multicolored accents. One of the most unique and heartfelt releases of 2012. This year, Nike is continuing the success of that shoe by giving the same theme to the KD 5 just with a little less pink.