Hollywood’s best dressed man might not be who you think would be

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Written By Isaac Yeap

When it comes to Hollywood street style many would have first mentioned names such Kanye West, A$AP Rocky etc.

However, in recent times with the upcoming trend of ‘Normcore’, one Disney star turned big time Hollywood actor, Shia Labeouf have been appearing on all the Fashionista’s radar with his bold unique choices of clothing.

So what is normcore?

When Shia is not saving the world from the Decepticons, he can be seen on L.A.’s streets with his Vintage Military-Inspired Hats, Patagonia Fleece Jacket, cut-off skinny shorts, & understated super rare PF Flyers No.5’s. Many fans have since claimed that his is the perfect embodiment of ‘street style’, with his “ I Don’t Give A F*CK” towards Hollywood’s attitude towards ‘pretty’ obsession.

“ Even though (My Style) looks haphazard, It is actually very thought through” – Shia Labeouf

Shia’s outfit is heavily inspired with vintage military garments & understated classic sneakers silhouettes such as Nike Cortez & Nike Wimbledon GTS’s. He is also not afraid to wear things that may seem to many as “un-cool”. two of them knowingly is Crocs & winter boots, UGG’s. In an interview, Shia himself gave homage to his street style by simply just saying “ Even though (My Style) looks haphazard, It is actually very thought through” clearly implementing that every single item picked & worned by him is carefully curated by the Normcore God himself.

Shia is also quite the trendsetter; he started wearing vintage tees way before the trend started with the extremely hyped & coveted brand, Fear of God, which took the world by storm with the founder, Jerry Lorenzo, starting out with a love of vintage band tees. Also tucking trousers into socks, Shia himself started doing that way before Kanye West. The style appears to have emerged from the ‘Dad Culture’, where dads tuck their pants in for convenience sake. Next, it moved through women’s style, tucking leggings into socks & eventually into streetwear fashion because of several celebrity street style namely Kanye West who really popularize the look.

To find out more Highsnobiety made a comprehensive video about it here.

 

“He took all my f*cking clothes!” – Shia Labeouf (Esquire Magazine)

Looks similar?

As a matter of fact Kanye West is heavily influenced by Shia Labeouf. In an interview with Esquire Magazine, Shia himself mentioned that Kanye West took loads of his clothes for an art project and has yet to return it.

‘The two got together to discuss art collaborations, and West asked if he could take LaBeouf’s clothes for a pop-up shop.

“Around the same time, I took my mother to his concert,” LaBeouf said. “She is, of course, obsessed with Kanye West. When I brought her backstage, he was a fucking sweetheart to her. And it just felt fair. So I’m like, ‘Go for it, my guy. Take everything you want.’ And he did. He took all my fucking clothes.” ’ – The Fader Mar 2018

Who of the both of them do you guys think rock the “dad”, “norm-core”, “athleisure” etc looks? Well certainly Kanye West approves of Shia with this verse “I wish I dressed as fresh as Shia LaBeouf” in an outtake of “No More Parties in L.A.”  Let us know what do you guys think about Shia Labeouf on the comment section below! Haphazard or Normcore  God?

Limited Edition Co. Opens Preorder For DIPG Nike SB Dunk Low

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For A Good Cause

Not often around this region do we get a preorder list opening for an SB Dunk Low, but there’s always a first time for everything. Limited Edition Co. in Sarawak has opened a preorder for the Dunks in collaboration with fighting “DIPG With Annabelle.”

The campaign was initially called upon to raise funds for Annabelle, who’s suffering from DIPG at 2 years old after experiencing symptoms such as inability to walk properly. Currently, Annabelle is undergoing Intra-Arterial and Immunotherapy in Mexico, but the astronomical cost of USD 30,000 per treatment is too much for Annabelle’s family to bear, thus calling upon for aid to help fund the treatment. for For those who don’t know, DIPG, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas is an extremely rare paediatric brain tumor that affects less than 1% of children around the world and has no cure yet for the disease.

The colourway takes inspiration from Annabelle’s favourite colours, and love for sparkling stars, finished with splashes of gold on the midsole. Each pair is numbered to a 100, embroidered with “Annabelle” and “DIPG” on the tongues respectively and comes with a certificate of authenticity and appreciation. The Nike SB Dunk Low X DIPG goes for RM 649 per pair. To purchase, click here to place an order.

Purchases go straight to Annabelle’s fund for her treatment in Mexico. For those who want to make a contribution, head on over here.

 

CASE EAST Meets Local Youtuber Tunway, Founder Of Futuremade Studio

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CASE EAST linked up with Tunway, founder of Futuremade Studio and local Youtuber recently to find out more regarding his journey of being a Youtuber and how he started his brand, Futuremade Studio. In this video, Tunway tells us how and what started his career in both Youtube and fashion, what he feels is important as a Youtuber and explains what his brand is all about. Check out his Youtube channel and his brand Futuremade Studio!

Lazy Being Debuts The Instant Society Collection

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You are what you eat

A new collection titled <<Instant Society>> was released online a few days ago by Lazy Being, taking inspiration from consumer ignorance, especially the kids from Gen Z; painted in a bad light in this fast-paced society. The thought process came about from everywhere around us, from unpleasant behaviour, personating lack of attention and patience towards original content, only favouring the hype in a bid to try and stay relevant.

The collection features graphic work heavily influenced by major fast food chains, channelling the idea of “you are what you eat,” both in t-shirt form as well as a chapter in Lazy Being’s W.I.P manga. The collection is now available to buy at their webstore and select local retailers.

We personally think the palette on this collection is coloured nicely, reflecting the tones most commonly used on fast food chains especially the orange and white tees. What do y’all think? Cop or drop?

 

Merayau: Transit Mart By Transit KL

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A mini-mart for the streets. Transit Mart is a one-stop streetwear shop that plans to become an incubation hub for all things local, from magazines, to clothing, and everything in between. Watch to discover more on what Transit Mart has to offer in this edition of Merayau!

Is It ‘Shattered Backboard’ (SBB) Quality Though?

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If you are active in the Facebook groups meant for reselling sneakers, you would probably have stumbled across comments asking, ‘Is it SBB quality?’ and if you do not know what SBB stands for, it’s the acronym for the Air Jordan 1 ‘Shattered Backboard’ which apparently has one of the best leather quality on a pair of Air Jordan 1. When the Air Jordan 1 ‘Bred Toe’ recently dropped, almost everyone started comparing the quality of the leather on the Bred Toes to the SBB as if it was the deciding factor to purchase.

Before we proceed, it is questionable to some why everyone uses the SBB as a benchmark when it comes to quality. Jordan Brand has produced various silhouettes or even the same silhouette (Air Jordan 1) with high-quality leather. If you haven’t realized, the Air Jordan 1 ‘Banned’ from 2011 has one of the best quality leather on a pair of Air Jordan 1, yet it is deemed as B-Grades by Nike. There is a collection by Jordan Brand called ‘BIN’ which focuses on producing Air Jordans using premium materials which is undeniably luxurious and beats SBB’s quality any day. When we compare quality, the question comes to light again, why do we use SBB as a benchmark as if it is Jordan Brand’s best work when it comes to premium materials? Jordanheads who have been collecting Air Jordans know that Jordan Brand usually uses somewhat cheap leather to produce their shoes usually, and most of the time hurts their feet. The SBB is one of the later releases of Jordan Brand in 2015 that was produced with soft, tumbled leather, making the shoe easier to wear with comfort and looks better with more wear. Another fact regarding the SBB is that Jordan Brand incorporated an OG detail to the sneakers in terms of its background story, where the SBB was designed based on the color of the uniform Michael Jordan was wearing back in 1986 when he shattered the backboard while dunking at an Italian exhibition game. However, the SBB is a general release like every other Air Jordan 1, but most likely, the main reason why everyone is holding it as a benchmark is due to the fact that it is a general release, but built with premium materials.

Have you ever wondered whether the question ‘Is it SBB quality?’ actually affects consumer behavior in the sneaker market? We would like to believe it does affect to a certain extent where people are less willing to pay for a pair of Air Jordan 1 just because it isn’t SBB quality such as the Air Jordan 1 ‘Black Toe’. It is rather odd as well that the resell price of the Air Jordan 1 ‘Bred Toe’ is barely even close to the resell price of a pair SBB even when the leather’s quality is exactly the same or close to its comparison. In the end, what does the term ‘Is it SBB quality?’ really justify?

We have to agree that the striking colorway is indeed attractive to the naked eye and premium materials is definitely a plus point to justify the purchase, but is it really worth the money when resellers leverage on its premium materials to hike up the price of a pair of SBB’s? As a general release, some may beg to differ that SBB is overrated and is not worth the current resell price of RM3,000 and above. Some of you may have bought the SBBs for retail but others will end up paying resell prices so we shall relate it closer to the perspective of prices in the secondary market to be more relevant.

To conclude this discussion, there are better-built sneakers out there than the SBB to be compared to. However, this statement is more commonly used and relatable to the new generation of sneakerheads as the SBB was released in 2015 during the birth of the new wave of sneakerheads when Adidas introduced their Boost technology in footwear. Besides, apart from using the statement to compare the quality of sneakers, ask yourself, are you SBB quality as a Sneakerhead?

A Vision Walk With Shah Azman

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“Don’t just ride the wave, do it better.” The statement echoes itself in my head as Shah Azman explains his rendition of photography to me and the participants during the Vans Vision Walk. I came with zero knowledge whatsoever on professional photography, let alone qualify for basic shots on my phone, hoping to gain some insights on the technical, as well as subjective aspects through this medium.

Conceptual photography then, is practically alien to me. Standing in the heat at the Pasar Seni station, Shah Azman explains the genre to be a type of photography that is staged to represent an idea. “Photography is just a tool, a medium of which we express that art,” he says as we listened on. Shah especially loves to include some elements of surrealism into his shots, of which he demonstrates with his showpiece called the Red Series.

The model, which is a close friend of his, was gracious enough to be the test subject for the workshop.

The Red Series mostly revolves around a bold centrepiece that contrasts very much to the surrounding background. The model, draped in flowing veils of red, surrounded by props was arranged, and rearranged by the participants to allow them to angle for the perfect capture. Ultimately, the goal is for the participants to explore conceptual photography according to each and everyone’s own rendition.

We then shifted to the bridge facing the River of Life for a fresh change in location. Shah continues on to explain his workflow when it came to structuring and composing his shots. “The goal, is for the photograph to connect with the people. Not for instant attention, not for quick gratification.” The story delivered inside the photograph plays a big role in forging a connection to the people. He highlights that it’s important to not just “syok sendiri” when taking the photo, but much rather balance expressing your creative side and making sure the photo can deliver depth and meaning to the audience, and Shah does this balancing act astoundingly well, so well in fact that his photos were selected and featured by VSCO multiple times.

During this point, the skies look murky and ominous, and then proceeds to catch all of us off guard as the rains drops down in torrents. We hastily made our way to Jao Tim, and continued where the conversation left off.

Shah reminisces on his previous experiences before fully delving into conceptual photography. “It’s quite rare that you give a job with complete creative control to do what you want, like weddings. It’s all standard fair most of the time, and a lot of people aren’t really open to the idea of shooting for art. Nevertheless, it’s important to keep trying. Never conform to the ordinary. Always try to do something that’s out of the box. Most importantly, don’t ride the wave, do it better.” I think I finally understood the weight and meaning of it.

Devise Clothing Releases The “Life In Death” Collection

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“The certainty in death is what gives this life its meaning.” At least that’s what’s perpetrated by Devise. The brand has just released a new collection, suitably named “Life In Death,” consisting of 3 items, 2 T-shirts and 1 accessory.

True to Devise’s design character, black is the primary colour of choice, followed by splashes of white graphic on the front of the shirt. The long sleeved tee has the Devise logo with a sideview of a skull overlapping printed on the breast portion, whereas the short sleeved iteration has the collection name printed on, accompanied by speckles of paint and finished with a horizontal lightning bolt just below the text. The collection then rounds off with a cogent key fob made with Cordura® 1000D Nylon.

All three pieces are available on Devise’s webstore now.

Peek A Look At OBSCR’s Fourth Collection

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Born from a collective of ideas, OBSCR’s Fourth Collection was drawn from the perspective of its creators founded on concepts that were rejigged from season to season since the past release. The thematic of the collection remains true to the brand DNA of diverse styling and colour palette, with many of the pieces defining the OBSCR look: graphic driven revere, corporate sports fit, and off-pitch aesthetic style.

The Fourth Collection is also OBSCR’s largest collection to date, featuring a range of unisex pieces that are easy to wear on the daily. More than 20 items make up the collection, from outerwear, tops, bottoms, accessories, and caps. Mark down your dates for the 23rd of May boys and girls, the collection will be released on OBSCR’s webstore and retailers which will be announced soon. In the meantime, gloss over the pictures and tell us what you think of the new collection.

 

 

Masses Picks: 11 Nike Grails Every #TeamSwoosh Sneakerhead Should Know

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Ever since Off-White collaborated with Nike, sneakerheads have jumped over to the Swoosh bandwagon. This new wave of Nikeheads is similar to those who started from Adidas’ Boost where most only know sneakers from that time onwards or much lesser compared to the OG heads who have been collecting since the Nike SB era and earlier. If you ask the new generation of sneakerheads what’s their Nike grail or just what Nike grail do they know of in general, Off-White or Supreme collaborations usually will be the answer. Today, we will be introducing 10 Nike grails that you should at least know of before you sound like a Hypebeast without knowledge among your peers. Let’s begin.

Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Paranorman’

Inspired by the Laika-produced film ‘Paranorman’, the Nike Air Foamposite One was the perfect silhouette to display unique details from the movie. Smoke graphics, glow in the dark outsoles, embroidery on pull tabs that reads ‘Weird Wins’, and embroidery of Norman on the heel area shows a successful execution of concept on a silhouette by Nike. There are only 800 pairs produced worldwide which explains the resell price which ranges from $3,700 (RM14,800) to $5,000 (RM20,000).

Nike SB Dunk Low ‘What The Dunk’

The OG sneakerheads will know these as these were considered one of the craziest pairs to be released by Nike back then. With details combined from 32 different Nike SB Dunks, the ‘What The Dunk’ became one of the most sought-after Dunks in the sneaker market especially since rumors say that only 300 pairs were produced worldwide. Resell price for these ranges from $1,800 (RM7,200) to $5,000 (RM20,000).\

Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Denim Reese Forbes’

Released in 2002, with limited production of 444 pairs worldwide. This pair features colors by Reese Forbes and the artwork of Natas Kaupas. The highlight of this pair is the upper which is entirely built from denim materials in blue and light blue. Nike SB collectors definitely rate this as one of the Holy Grails of the SB series which makes these more difficult to search for as every collector tries to hoard or keep this pair, making this pair almost impossible to find on the market unless for exorbitant prices. The resell price of this grail ranges from $3,700 (RM14,800) to $5,000 (RM20,000).

Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Freddy Krueger’

This grail was supposed to be released for Nike’s Horror Pack, inspired by the villain of the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street named Freddy Krueger. The blood splatter details on the shoes are to represent Freddy Krueger’s gruesome killings while the green and red stripe pattern on the shoe panel represents Freddy Krueger’s signature sweatshirt. However, this pair was scrapped as there were copyright issues and were sent to be destroyed. Rumor says that a few pairs were smuggled away by the factory workers and then sold in the secondary market. You may realize if you pay attention to detail that there are two types of Freddy Kruegers, the oiled pair and the pair that has less oil on them. The oil is not a defect but is actually the oil used to burn the pairs when they were sent away, which makes this grail’s background story worth the money.

Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo 23’

This pair has been highly sought after back then till today. It was released exclusively only by Japan accounts to commemorate the opening of Jordan Tokyo 23, which explains the embroidery ’23’ detail on the heel of this pair. The resell price for this pair ranges from $3,000 (RM12,000) to $4,000 (RM16,000).

Air Jordan 1 ‘Banned’ (2011)

We have all heard of the Air Jordan 1 ‘Bred’ from 2016 which was dubbed Banned 1’s, but the Bred from 2011 is the true Banned 1’s. The 2011 Banned 1’s have a ‘X’ printed at the heel area and is one of the better built Air Jordan 1 as the leather used on these are more premium compared to the others (not SBB quality). All the pairs sold at Nike outlets were labeled as B-Grades but Nike did not give an explanation why it was all labeled so regardless of the premium materials used compared to others. The resell price ranges from $1,000 (RM4,000) to $2,000 (RM8,000).

Nike Lebron 10 ‘What The MVP’

This pair was given the ‘What The’ treatment where features and unique details of the Lebron 10 series is combined into one pair which makes this pair outstanding. They were only released in limited quantities and only at selected retailers. These are going for $1,700 (RM6,800) all the way to $4,300 (RM17,200).

Nike Lebron 9 ‘Watch The Throne’

This pair is a Friends & Family (F&F) exclusive which is gifted by Lebron James and Nike themselves to close associates. The inspiration behind this pair is based on Jay-Z and Kanye’s collaboration on an album named ‘Watch The Throne’ and apparently, there are 3 different types of this colorway where each type has their own strengths. The resell price for these is estimated at $2,000 (RM8,000) to $5,000 (RM20,000).

Nike Air Force 1 ‘Playstation’

If you were wondering why these are grails, ask yourself whether you even dislike the console itself. Nike collaborated with Sony to produce the Air Force 1 ‘Playstation’ with a limited production of 150 numbered pairs worldwide, during the period when the Playstation 3 was releasing. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Playstation 2, Sony reissued the pair for a release but with lesser pairs from the previous release. Resell prices are ranging from $1,800 (RM7,200) to $3,000 (RM12,000) these days.

Nike Air Force 1 ‘Entourage’

The inspiration behind the name of this grail is HBO’s series named Entourage, Fukijama-designed for an Entourage-member Turtle. We may observe sick graffiti-style lasering on the pair which is designed by the brand UNDFTD. If you observe the sneaker market close enough, you’d realize that this pair does not come about often and usually comes with a high price tag of at least $2,000 (RM8000) up to $5,000 (RM20,000). This definitely makes the list in the AF1 Holy Grail list.

 

Nike Air Yeezy 2

The brainchild of Kanye with Nike, released in three colorways namely Solar Red, Platinum and Red Octobers. Resell prices for these range from $1,800 (RM7,200) to $5,000 (RM20,000). Red Octobers are the one with the highest resell price even though it released a period of time after the Solar Red and Platinums. For the OCD sneakerheads, don’t be disheartened but it’s almost impossible to find a brand new pair with everything that comes along with it such as the metal aglets, dustbag and/or the original box these days.

 

That’s all folks. Hope you picked up a thing or two regarding rarity and concept related to sneakers. Now, is Off-White still the best? That’s for us to find out and for you to know.