Blaugrun Stands Up For The Judged With “Don’t Judge” Collection

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Blaugrun is back with their latest addition to their Capsule Collection 18′ with the “Don’t Judge” tee. This tee is inspired by the judgmental society that lives amongst us where the bold statement of the tee is used as a medium to express rebellious intentions towards the shallow and judgmental perception of society. We may observe another slogan on the back of the tee, “Fearlessly Be Yourself” where Blaugrun shows support for the LGBT community to tell the community that they have the freedom to be themselves even though surrounded by the negative perception of today’s society.

The lookbook aims to break out of Malaysian’s typical taboos with obscene and judgmental elements being incorporated into every picture, to tempt viewers to judge at every photo with the “Don’t Judge” statement to appear in almost every photo. Every photo expresses a message where viewers may decipher the meaning behind it by actually taking the time to analyze the photo. It emphasizes the values of not judging a book by its cover but to look beneath the surface to understand each individual better by knowing their stories.

The “Don’t Judge” tee comes in black and white, retailing at RM139. The collection is available on Blaugrun’s website and selected stores namely, Blaugrun Isetan Gardens Mall, Fabspy Mid Valley,  Loka in Nu Sentral, Plate Store in Gurney Plaza, Undefine in JB City Square and lastly Hundred% in Paradigm Mall JB.

Play In Style With The Air Jordan 32 Black/Metallic Gold

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We can always expect good things from Jordan brand when it comes to lacing basketball players on the court with shoes focusing on aesthetics without forgoing functionality. Jordan brand brings us a pair of Air Jordan 32 Low in Black and Metallic Gold this January with a similar colorway to the Air Jordan 6 ‘CNY’. The AJ32 emphasizes comfort from the heel to toe section with credits to its flexible Flyknit upper. You may expect this pair to be far more lightweight compared to other basketball shoes which use leather or suede, however, rest assured that you will get a snug, form-fitting comfort. The pair features camo across the heel area with gold accents on the Jumpman logo on both sides, Wings branding on the tongues, and throughout the upper. Lastly, as the AJ32 was built for the game of basketball, Jordan brand completes the shoe with a gum outsole to complement the colorway and provide better traction on the court.

 

This pair will be available on the 13th of January, on Nike, priced at RM629. Check out the previously released AJ32 from the ‘Like Mike’ pack if you prefer a brighter colorway.

Jordan Brand Celebrates CNY Early With A Pair Of Air Jordan 6

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We know that Chinese New Year (CNY) is taking place on the 16th of February but Jordan brand is starting the festivities early with a special Chinese New Year release of an Air Jordan 6 this January. The Air Jordan 6 ‘CNY’ features Black, Multicolor, Summit White and Metallic Gold combined on its upper with floral graphics consisting of Gold, White and Red throughout the Black upper.  As we take a closer look, we may observe what seems like floral prints but are actually fireworks across the panels, with Metallic Gold accents. Jordan brand completes the CNY pair with translucent outsole for all their fans.

The Air Jordan 6 ‘CNY’ will be releasing on Nike by the 13th of January, retailing at RM989. For more options of Air Jordan 6’s to wear on CNY, check out the ‘Like Mike’ Pack.

 

GOLF le FLEUR x Converse One Star Is CONFIRMED Coming To Malaysia

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If you are a fan of Tyler, the Creator then we have some good news for you. Some of you may follow him on various social media platforms where he recently debuted a preview of his upcoming collaboration with Converse with a date, 18th of January. We are assuming the Converse One Star collaboration will be dropping on the same date in Malaysia while other details that may interest you is that the collaboration collection will be retailing at RM499.90 and is exclusively available only to Crossover.

We have definitely seen a rise in popularity for Converse in the local sneaker scene and we know you sneakerheads are ready (hopefully) for this release! Stay tuned for more info regarding the release date and such.

The Borak-Borak Session: Edmond Looi, The Architectural Sneaker Customizer

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We recently managed to catch up with Edmond Looi, sneaker customizer who takes customisation to another level by cutting up Yeezy’s and more. Find out how he left the Architectural industry to pursue his passion, how he got into streetwear and customisation, and what are his future plans.

Flex Your Special Forces In The Newest Dusty Peach Colorway

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We have seen a few Nike SF-AF1 High last year, and Nike did not disappoint with the upcoming SF-AF1 in Dusty Peach colorway.  The silhouette is military-inspired but with this colorway, we definitely expect this to be included in consumer’s lifestyle outfit. Nike features a premium suede upper instead of the usual tumbled leather, with nylon accents on the rear. This upcoming drop is highlighted by high top design complemented with buckle straps on the ankle section as the cherry on top for a military-inspired pair. Pink rubber midsole is used for this colorway to complete the bright two-tone design.

This pair will be releasing on Nike tomorrow, retailing at RM709 in men’s sizes. If pink is not of your preference, check out the Nike SF AF-1 Mushroom and Black/Gum instead.

 

Resell 101 For Beginners (Abbreviations)

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As streetwear takes over Malaysia, consumers are thirsty for hyped sneakers, apparels, and accessories. Brands such as Supreme, Palace, Bape are usually non-accessible where else sneaker collaborations from major brands such as Nike and Adidas are almost untouchable which brings all of us to the resell market. We all know that our best bet to find our grails is through social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. As we browse through groups and reseller profiles on our social media, we come across terms by resellers such as ‘DS’, ‘BNIB’, and more to describe their products which leaves some of us confused but too shy to ask what does it mean. We are here to save yourself from that self-embarrassment with this guide for all beginner-level Hypebeast.

 

‘DS’ (DeadStock): Brand new/a stock that is no longer produced.

‘VNDS’ (Very Near DeadStock): Close to brand new condition

‘BNIB’ (Brand New In Box): In brand new condition, with original box

‘BNWT’ (Brand New With Tags): In brand new condition, with tags still attached

‘BNIBWT’ (Brand New In Box With Tags):

‘PADS’ (Pass As DeadStock): Close to brand new condition

‘BUMP’: Bring up my post

‘WTS’: Want to sell

‘WTB’: Want to buy

‘WTT’: Want to trade

‘ISO’: In search of

‘HMU’: Hit me up

‘COD’: Cash on delivery / Pay during meetup

‘BIN’: Buy it now price / Price to buy a product or to outbid everyone

‘OBO’: Or best offer, seller agrees to sell product using stated BIN or best offer wins the deal

‘ONO’: Or near offer, seller would only sell if the offered price is near his BIN

‘PFA’: Picture for attention

‘NFS’: Not for sale

‘F&F’: Friends and Family / Limited to associates of brands

‘Rep’: Replacement

‘TIA’: Thanks in advance

‘Mur Mur’: Murah murah / Cheap cheap

‘OG’: Original / Referring to an old-timer / The first

‘PM’: Private message

‘LF’: Looking for

‘S/O’: Starting offer

‘H/O’: Highest offer

‘LC’: Legit check

‘PC’: Price check

‘AM’: Air Max

‘UB’: Ultra Boost

‘OW’: Off-White

‘PB’: Pirate Black

‘TD’: Turtle Dove

‘MR’: Moonrock

‘OT’: Oxford Tan

‘SB’: Skateboard

‘F’: Follow / Fake

‘L’: Lose / Legit

‘W’: Win

‘B’: Bump (refer above)

Here are most of the abbreviations used by resellers or buyers to describe the condition of products for those who ‘WTS’ and ‘WTB’. You’re ready to get out there and splurge to be the Hypebeast you’ve always wanted to be. Make us proud and see you at SneakerLAH!

 

Be An All-Star With The Air Jordan 1 ‘City Of Flight’

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The last time we saw black and gold used on the Air Jordan 1 Silhouette was the ‘Pinnacle’ pack and now Jordan brand is back to bring us another Air Jordan 1 in the black and gold colorway dubbed the Air Jordan 1 LA or also known as ‘City Of Flight’ to commemorate the upcoming NBA All-Star festivities. Jordan brand features premium tumbled black leather uppers and smooth leather surrounding the collar section and the swooshes along the sides of the silhouette. We may observe some metallic gold accents as well on the Nike Air branding, Wings logo and the outline of the Swooshes. The pair comes with an icy translucent outsole with a Los Angeles map-inspired graphic insoles as the NBA All-Star event is taking place in Los Angeles.

The Air Jordan 1 ‘City Of Flight’ will be releasing on Nike on the 10th of January, priced at RM629. If you prefer more colors on feet, check out the Gatorade 1’s now!

Onitsuka Tiger Brings ‘Technology To Lifestyle’ With The Mexico 66 SD For SS18

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As we step into January 2018, we anticipate the debut of the new Mexico 66 SD, featuring innovations based on the Mexico 66. This new model emphasizes an improved performance and utility based on technology, a reflection of the brand philosophy which will impress their wearers.The Mexico 66 SD is similar to the Mexico 66 in terms of the thin sole, the Onitsuka Tiger stripe, and iconic heel flap. The Mexico 66 SD differentiates itself from the Mexico 66 by its build where it uses a new last for a slimmer, more modern silhouette. The sole has also been improved for better performance by combining multiple materials which aren’t obvious to the naked eye of consumers but is noticeable once put on feet.

The toe and heel sections are made of cushioning material called ‘fuzeGEL’, developed by the ASICS Institute of Sport Science. The Mexico 66 SD is built with improvised cushioning and resilience with precise placement of the gel along the midsole. We may expect better cushioning and fit with the addition of OrthoLite that offers excellent resilience in the insole. The rubber outsole promises better traction, assuring consumers regarding safety whenever they are facing wet surfaces. The upper consist of two materials, high-quality leather, and suede with more texture. The leather upper comes in Vaporous Grey and Yellow with single tones of Cream and Black. The suede upper model is available in Smoke Light Blue and Coral Cloud (launches in April), which are lighter shades for spring and summer to complement trendy spring and summer styles that begin with the feet up.

The Mexico 66 SD will be available from 12 January onwards at Onitsuka Tiger KLCC, Onitsuka Tiger Mid Valley, Onitsuka Tiger Sunway Pyramid and Onitsuka Tiger Gurney Plaza Penang, retailing at RM599.

 

OFF-WHITE’s Latest Capsule Collection Is Catered “FOR ALL”

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Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™ is set to enter 2018 with guns blazing, launching a brand new capsule collection only a few days into the new year! The capsule, aptly titled “For All” introduces pieces which consist of 4 t-shirts and 4 hoodies that are more affordable in pricing, without sacrificing the quality and workmanship that has become synonymous with the brand. Each garment included in the capsule is produced in Milan within the same factories as the main label pieces, thus ensuring consistency in quality regardless of the different pricing. With this capsule collection, Off-White™ aims to make existing fans of the brand feel inclusive and appreciated, as well as garner the attention of new customers.

The “For All” capsule will be available at Off-White™ Kuala Lumpur on January 11th, 2018. The “TEE” will be priced at RM420 while the “HOODIE” will be retailing at RM740. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, this collection is definitely “AFFORDABLE” for all streetwear fans.