Chinese New Year Comes Early As Adidas and Pharrell Drop The Solar Hu Glide And Crazy BYW Tomorrow

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As Chinese New Year rolls up right around the corner, and Adidas Originals together with Pharell Williams have come prepared. 2019 presents a year of good fortune, and symbolism is as much in Pharell’s DNA as Chinese culture, hence the primary colour palettes include bright red with smatterings of yellow embellishments, meant to signify good fortune and happiness.

Let’s talk about the BYW first. The basketball shoe is slowly turning into a lifestyle silhouette, and with Pharell’s design input, the silhouette gets draped in bright red, with yellow stripes and dark gold scalings throughout. ‘AMBITION’ is embroidered on the uppers in standard Human Race fashion.

The Solar Hu Glide perhaps, is the more tasteful version of the two, featuring dirty gold accents along a red and black upper. An embroidered ‘Fú’ is present on the upper, an ode to the symbol being placed on doors to bring prosperity into the household.

Both the BYW and Solar Hu Glide are priced at RM 1150 and RM 700 respectively, and will be released at Adidas Online tomorrow on the 26th of January. Time to get that Chinese New Year flex.

Not feeling the Three Stripes? Nike just brought the Zoom Vomero +5 out of its archives.

 

 

 

 

Nike Releases The Zoom Vomero +5 Without The Enlarged Heel Tab

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Better, We Think

Written by Sean Ho

The archives for Nike is a very interesting place, and with Samuel Ross of A Cold Wall* having pulled one out of its pages to use for its Nike collaboration, the Swoosh thought it’d be a fairly good idea to reintroduce it back into the rotation.

Enter the Nike Zoom Vomero 5, now under the wings of the Special Projects department, and looking much more sleeker without the air-conditioning unit (read: tab) on the back of the shoe. Quite closely mirroring the colour scheme. The SP model features much of the same as compared to the ACW model, having implemented synthetic leather and mesh panels with a Nike Swoosh. The reflective paneling on the front and back of the shoe adds a touch of detailing to the sneaker.

The only thing missing, or rather implemented is that this model doesn’t peel off its protective layer for the shoe to age faster unlike the ACW model. Regardless, the retro runner look is one that’s definitely noticeable on foot, and would make as a comfortable everyday shoe should you choose to do so.

This pair is set to release on the 1st of February – 9:00 MYT on nike.com and while no prices have been released yet, it is expected to retail at approximately RM620.00.

Transformers And G-Shock Celebrate Their 35th Anniversary With A Collaboration

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Written by Sean Ho

Casio G-Shock is releasing a new collaborative watch with the Transformers franchise, and as both names are set to celebrate their 35th anniversary, the watch sees an impressive display from both brands.

Of course, they could’ve just gone and mirrored the colourways to the G-Shock, but It wouldn’t be a complete Transformers collaboration without a fully transformable action figure. From this limited release, we see a Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode action figure collectible that uses the G-Shock as a chest piece.

When the watch is transformed, Optimus Prime turns into a watch stand and back to into action figure mode should the wearer so desire.

The actual watch shares a similar colour palette to the Optimus Prime figure, where red and blue make up the majority of the watch case and strap, while the Transformers logo and Autobots symbol is featured in grey.

The watch comes equipped with a set of features, including 200M water resistance and shock resistance, full auto calendar, a stopwatch and countdown timer. The watch is big one too; coming in at 53.2mm, it’s definitely not for the small wrist. Additionally, the watch comes in special-edition packaging, showcasing the Transformers logo and an image of Master Optimus Prime.

Luckily for you G-Shock fans, this watch is releasing in Malaysia, but only limited to a 100 pieces. Retailing at a price of RM1,549 the watch unfortunately won’t be selling in stores, but online with an online draw system between 28th to 31th of January 2019. Catch the draw only on Casio Malaysia’s Facebook. 

Jordan Brand Laser The Air Jordan 4 To Commemorate The Silhouette’s 30th Anniversary

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The Air Jordan 4 silhouette has always been one of the favoured Jordan Brand silhouette to sneakerheads and without a doubt, the Laser 4’s always had the limelight amongst the other colorways. Previously, three different renditions of the Air Jordan 4 ‘Laser’ were released and to commemorate the the silhouette’s 30th anniversary, the ‘Laser’ was brought back in classic fashion, commemorating MJ’s achievments throughout his career. The upcoming Air Jordan 4 ‘Laser’ features a black on black upper with lasering of abstract shapes, patterns and varying ‘Jordan’ branding throughout the upper. The silhouette comes with a contrasting white midsole, accompanied by a classic gum bottom outsole.

The Air Jordan 4 ‘Laser’ will be releasing this coming 30th of January on Nike with a retail price yet to be announced.

 

Surprise Surprise, The Yeezy 350 ‘Cream White’ Restocks Again

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We wouldn’t really say it’s not or never, mostly because the Yeezys are so ubiquitous now that you can afford to skip one drop and still have time to reconsider your thoughts before you purchase. That’s exactly what happened with the last ‘Cream White’ drop, and now, the Adidas higher ups have green lit another one.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Yeezys aren’t as limited as they once were back in the day, as Kanye has strongly stated that he wants  to give the chance to people who have not been able to buy a pair, to finally acquire their own Yeezys. Which is a noble move to say the least.

Regardless of the hype or not, Yeezys are extremely comfortable to wear on a day to day basis, and thus should definitely be included into your rotation. The Adidas Yeezy 350 ‘Cream White’ is available at Adidas Online for a price of RM 990, on the 25th of January.

From The Thread EP5 With Ethan and Bryzoid From OBSCR

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Placing its focus on the anatomy of the human body and movement in garments, OBSCR has travelled from doing athleisure wear, to experimenting with underground rave culture in its latest casualwear collection. Co-founders, Ethan (ig: Ethancurzon) and Bryan (ig: bryzoid) talk about why they started the brand in the first place, the changes in creative direction, how their personal styles reflect in the brand, and what’s the next big thing to happen in 2019.

Meet The Boys Who Are Bringing Back Cina Hip-Hop Into The Spotlight

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The state of Chinese Hip-Hop is a mysterious one, an ultra niche scene often obscured by the veils of stereotypes, only kept alive by its loyal followers. In this video, Case East covers one rapper’s journey, namely Dato Maw, along his PLANTA West Coast tour to learn more about the state of the Chinese hip-hop scene, the struggles that it goes through just to survive, and a glimmer of hope that the future could be brighter than it is now.

 

 

The Borak Borak Sessions: Nadhir Nor

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Nadhir is a quiet soul who translates the mundane into colour, often finding inspirations from small things that pass us by and incorporate those elements into his artwork. We have a chat with him to get to know his thought process, why he chooses this style of art, and his thoughts on Malaysia’s diminishing stroke.

Here Is What’s Dropping At The H&M X Eytys Launch

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H&M continues its streak for numerous high-profile collaborations, having previously added names such as Kenzo, Balmain, and Moschino to its roster. Now, neo-punk outfit Eytys is joining the ranks, and is dropping a collection tomorrow at its Lot 10 outlet.

The collaborative effort primarily focuses on the footwear segment, with the apparel built around the shoes. It was decided that the collection be a genderless one, meaning anyone can wear anything and not feel out of place, thanks to its slightly oversized and boxy cuts. Price ranges from from RM 18 for socks, all the way to RM 669 for the boots, with the clothes and other apparel going in the low hundreds. Take a look at the collection below and see.

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MADNESS Reiterates More Timberland Models In “Alteration” Pack

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Shawn Yue’s partnership with Timberland was a fruitful one, which saw the MD-01 cut and resewed to make the boot more functional by replacing part of the heel with nylon to enhance comfort. In addition to that, the boots were given a full GORE-Tex treatment to ensure waterproofing in the urban rain.

It was a popular bout, and now, the sequel follows the same footsteps as the first. “ALTERATION” then, is an embodiment of crushed elements of the two brands that are reborn and made better. Combining meticulous details and craftsmanship, the collaboration has resulted in one of the best looking Timberland models to date.

Much like the MD-01 back then, the MD-02 is pretty much the same, with the exception of more understated colours and hairier suede. Apart from the boots, both the Chukka and 3-Eye Boat Shoes are go under the knife and are given premium suede leather treatment while resting on top of Vibram® outsole for all-day comfort.

Expect a high price for these pairs, as quality doesn’t come cheap. The MD-02 retails for RM 1199 while the Chukka and 3-Eye go for RM 1099 and RM 899 respectively. Pairs are available at Timberland Mid Valley and selected Crossover stores nationwide.