After running across the bridge and battling it out at the Nike store in Changi, the two teams find themselves in a draw, whereby they have to take pictures with a pedestrian with the flyest fit, and face a common enemy, the 7-11 slurpee.
Will the Malaysian in Masses take over Straatosphere when it comes to downing the slurpee? Or will Straatosphere tap into the power of Singapore and finds the flyesy pedestrian first? Find out in the final episode of One Joyful Ride!
This shoe needs no introduction to whoever even has a smidge of sneaker knowledge. A shoe that redefined limits, providing unparalleled performance with a touch of luxury to it. Let’s get down to details.
First off, what made this colourway so damn popular was because the Chicago Bulls led on to win an NBA shattering record of 72 wins and losing just 3 playoffs games, subsequently winning the NBA championship, and none other than Michael Jordan (who naturally bagged MVP) was at the forefront of it.
The winning shoe wasn’t just for show either. Famed designer Tinker Hatfield implemented a carbon fibre plate sandwiched between the midsole and outsole, and included a patent leather upper for a touch of luxury. This iteration follows closely to the original too, with extended sizing and OG detailing througout, including the original box and Michael’s 23 on the heel. The perfect Christmas gift for the basketballhead in the family.
Retailing at RM 879, the Jordan 11 ‘Bred’ releases on the 14th of December on Nike.com.
After completing the Malaysian half, Team Masses flew over to Singapore to fight team Straatosphere on their home turf, that involved running across the Helix bridge, customising a pair of Joyrides at the Nike store in Jewel@Changi and two more challenges that are upcoming in the last episode of A Joyful Ride.
Will the Malaysians find their way around Singapore? Or will the natives gain the upper hand here? Watch what unfolds in the third episode of One Joyful Ride!
In a first of its kind in Malaysia, adidas has just opened the country’s first ever Brand Center right here in Sunway Pyramid, taking over 3 shoplots in a bid to expand into the Southeast Asian market.
“The all-new Brand Center is adidas’ largest store in Malaysia to-date, showcasing the latest retail concept and innovations from adidas, as well as our commitment as the no. 1 global sports brand, to be the best sports company in the world to provide Malaysian consumers with the best products, best experiences and best services,” said Philip Ho, Country Manager, adidas Malaysia.
“As the prime shopping mall serving the communities from Bandar Sunway, Subang, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam, Sunway Pyramid also has the vibrancy of the youth from the surrounding universities and schools, and we intend to inspire the city further with our brand’s unique strength and creativity,” added Ho.
Encompassing over 1328 square meters, the center houses the full range of adidas products from sports performance to lifestyle, making it into a one stop shop for everything. The design is inspired by a “stadium” styled outlook, inputting local elements and cultural hues, that doesn’t detract from the sporty experience should patrons want to explore adidas’ latest product innovations.
The store also stocks the latest items available, from the Alphaedge 4D series of runners, potential Yeezy drops, as well as the all-new Ultraboost 20 which is engineered in collaboration with the International Space Station.
Located in the old wing nearby Parkson’s, adidas’s latest Brand Center is now open to public to see.
Welcome back everyone. Firstly, we’d like to apologise for the sudden hiatus, but now we’re back, and we have some interesting episodes here for you, starting off with a brand called Sanctvs. The hosts are to create a lookbook to showcase the versatility of the shoe, and by the end of it all, two winners will be announced. Will Isaac continue his streak of losses? Will Ethan take another W this round? Find out in this episode of FLEX!
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In a much more proper setup than its first launch in Bukit Bintang, Off-White has decided to open a flagship store right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Situated in Suria KLCC, the store takes after a modern Italian apartment, heavily utilising exposed brick layered work, complemented with light wood furnishings. Soft lighting plays around the store, while custom Off-White carpets adorn the showroom floor.
The store stocks almost everything, including several collaborations including the Undercover X Off-White, Nike X Off-White and regional exclusive drop titled “YOURS TRULY.” Apart from that, seasonal offerings from the pre-Fall and FW19 collections are also available to purchase.
Accessories are also made present, featuring a variety of cufflinks, ear rings, key holders, and luggage tags.
Take a look at the pictures and drop by the store today in KLCC.
Christmas Time. A time where almost certainly you’ll panic and not know what to buy from the vast amounts of catalogues and what suits what, but not to worry, as we’ve compiled a list for some of the best gifts you can get that special person in your life for a price of RM 400 and below.
If you see your mates always having too much essentials to carry around, this is the gift that carries it all for them with the price of RM271.20. The backpack is built for everyday exploration that features a hidden drawcord cinch closure and additional storage with distinctive strap details.
WHERE TO COP: https://www.zalora.com.my/herschel-herschel-dawson-backpack-black-saddle-brown-20-5l-black-brown-1784649.html
This marks the perfect gift for the Star Wars fans as the movie “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will also be out this Christmas. The tumbler features the classic Empire-era stormtrooper helmet in a graphic treatment inspired by the cathode ray feel of Star Wars’ on-screen holographic projections. This gift is priced at RM290 with engraving service available with an additional charge while the gift wrapping with an enclosed gift card is free of charge.
WHERE TO COP: https://my.royalselangor.com/stormtrooper-tumbler.html
As Christmas is the time to spend with your friends and family cozying up watching Netflix or just a heart-to-heart conversation, a pullover hoodie will sit perfectly in the gift box to keep your buddies comfy. Available with the options of black, navy and oxford grey for the price of RM299.
WHERE TO COP:
https://crossoverconceptstore.com/collections/new/products/reverse-weave%C2%AE-pullover-hoodie-black
Delicate to bring everyone together and to keep y’all away from the phones, it’s time to go old school with some Jenga. From the Carhartt WIP Fall Winter 2019 Collection, the Stacking Blocks Game comes in wood with 54 stacking blocks, branded dice, cotton storage bag alongside graphic print for RM299.90.
WHERE TO COP: https://crossoverconceptstore.com/collections/new/products/stacking-blocks-game
Be a man and get your friend a belt! The Neighborhood G. I N- Belt comes in either black or olive which is made of 100% nylon with an ID logo on the steel buckle retailing at RM299.90.
WHERE TO COP: https://crossoverconceptstore.com/collections/new/products/g-i-n-belt-black
This Sony portable Bluetooth Speaker features EXTRA BASS sound with LIVE SOUND mode, sound effects with Party Booster alongside boosting your party with flashy lights, making your mates’ Christmas LIT! With the price of RM379, the speaker is available in black, blue, red, grey and green.
WHERE TO COP: https://www.sony.com.my/electronics/wireless-speakers/srs-xb22
Hook your friend up with a Christmas spirit pair of an old-school comfort and classic style divulged in Enamel Red vintage suede upper featuring star branding, high foxing tape, finished off with rubber sole at the price of RM 279.90.
WHERE TO COP: https://crossoverconceptstore.com/collections/converse/products/one-star-academy-low-enamel-red
Friend of a minimalist ? The iconic yet subtle Converse All Star Chuck ’70 in black provides long-lasting comfort and durability alongside a clean match for your buddy’s minimal outfits which retails at RM329.90.
WHERE TO COP: https://crossoverconceptstore.com/collections/converse/products/chuck-1970s-classic-hi-black
Tired of your friends who are always late but you still love them? Express your sarcasm by gifting them this timepiece that suits every style with its refined design aesthetic with the priced at RM357.
WHERE TO COP: https://timex.com.my/product/camper-mk1-black/
One could never go wrong with gifting an OG pair of clean and fresh white AF1 to your mate whether for hoops in the park, Sunday BBQs or just a daily go to pair. If white isn’t exactly their thing, a various silhouettes are also available within the price range of RM369.
WHERE TO COP: https://www.nike.com/my/t/air-force-1-07-triple-white-shoe-PATZxx4V/315122-111
When designers and sneaker culture clash, the results often spread across a wide scope, from the very well done, to just straight trash, and it couldn’t be further on point with the release of the adidas X Prada collab which showcases a Prada stamp on it and elevated materials. Not forgetting too the opinion dividing Dior X Air Jordan 1, of whom some say that the execution can be done so much better, or that it doesn’t justify the price at all. Despite all this however, there have been a number of great collabs that truly elevated the silhouette and made it their own, as shown by the list below.
Much like the name, this collab too lurks from the shadows of the phantom, all the more speaking the term “If you know, you know.”
The idea for the collab was born from a Malaysian sneaker store CROSSOVER, and designer Joe Chia, offering a representation of “minimalism in complexity”. The pair steers away from the exuberant designs collaborators usually cover the shoes with, opting instead for a “Shadow of Phantom” theme. This collaborative pair features black leather which is hardly seen on the Instapump Fury and finish off with wispy lines across its supports that denote an elusive spectre. Tastefully done that still exudes the Joe Chia DNA mixed with the complexities of the Insta Pump Fury.
Never one to shy away from relative safety, COMME des Garçons has injected pure punk essence into a basketball shoe and came up with this stunning iteration.
Hailing back all the way in September, the brand unveiled a very unique Air Jordan 1 Retro High in black and another pair in white as part of their Fall/ Winter 2019 lineup during Paris Fashion Week. This reconstructed AJ1 comes crafted with buckle straps that includes an extended tongue and Jumpman Air labels. Additional details include Silver studs throughout to give off a motorcycle boot aesthetic, which just serves to show that the Air Jordan 1 makes a perfect canvas for whatever you want to throw at it.
In true Vetements fashion (read: fashion meme-ry), Demna Gvasalia has taken a few sharpies and proceeds to scribble on a pair of Insta Pump Furys, and then charge a wallet crippling price tag for something your 3 year old can do to your own white shoes. The blatant disregard towards the fashion sense is incredible, almost anti-fashion, and for the ones who like to overjump their conclusions, this was the statement shoe to have.
Sometimes, a pair as perfect as the Stan Smith doesn’t need to be bastardised to the point where its unrecognisable to be point out that this is a designer collab, and Raf Simons puts out exemplary work on how to be different, yet retain the essence of the shoe.
Available in multi colours, the pair is crafted with supple leather and the normally perforated Three Stripe is replaced by Simon’s signature “R” logo. Other details include classic adidas branding, Simons’ name debossed on the lateral side of the heel with a periodic table style embellishment that nods to the genesis of Simon’s brand in 1995, and its evolution in following years.
A cult classic, and a must have in anyone’s collection.
As most Nike runners opt for a more sporty colourway that says “hey, I’m a running shoe and I’m here to serve just the purpose of running”, Rei Kawakubo said fuck that and applied the hottest pink she can find in the palette book onto the Air Max 180. 3 different colourways are differentiated with different coloured panelings, but all three still keep the spirit of the collab alive. Not to mention you’ll be the beacon of attention wherever you walk.
How do you turn a forgettable trainer into a shoe that kickstarted and defined a generation? Well, according to Raf Simons, just add some ugly and you’re set. This is the result of Raf’s efforts, turning a largely normal trainer into a must-have statement piece that was loathed on, then gradually became a staple piece in the wardrobe of anyone who’s even remotely fashion conscious.
The Springblade was an oddball. The public wasn’t convinced of its durability of the midsole and it just looked way too ahead of its time. And Rick Owens came into the picture and just toppled the entire thing down. It was almost as if the silhouette was made for him, and adding a few signature touches of the Rick Owens aesthetic meant an unbeatable combination of luxe and performance for all the health goths out there.
Let’s be honest here, when this first came out, the general consensus was was there an air-conditioning unit attached to the back? It’s ugly as hell, and it certainly wasn’t practical. But as the public grew to warm up to the silhouette, there was more detail than meets the eye. Japanese nylon was used to craftt the shoe, and Samuel Ross had the shoe stripped of its PU coating to accelerate aging, giving it a more customised look the more you wore it.
There was a concept to it, and it encouraged you to wear for the concept to slowly unveil itself, and regardless of your opinion on the plastic back tab in the back, it makes a statement, and turned the heads of everyone who glimpsed upon the shoe.
Do you agree with the list? Let us know in the comments below!
After the launch of their SS19 collection, “Military Lab,” Unknown Lab follows up on its army thematics with its latest FW19 offering, “Art Of War.” Taking inspiration from the utilitarian design codes of military uniforms, the capsule comprises of a jungle shirt, rip stop work pants, utility cargo shorts, T-shirts, and camp cap.
The collection is available to purchase via their Facebook and Instagram.
During the days when skateboarding culture was on the rise, Nike gave the equivalent of carte blanche for its Japanese branch under the Co.Jp (Concept Japan) division that birthed numerous unique colourways for the Dunks, and one of the most highly coveted ones is the multi-coloured “Viotech” which features a rare, vibrant purple hue that has only been seen in a handful of models.
As this wasn’t an SB model, the silhouette doesn’t feature any extra padding as well as the iconic fat tongue, but it doesn’t matter. What matters is that there’s another chance to cop a piece of history, and you should definitely do it.
The Nike Dunk “Viotech” releases for a price of RM 389 on the 10th of December at Nike.com.