More Colours Of The Calabasas Track Pants Arrive

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More colours of the track pants will be made available to the public soon. If you missed the first drop, we’d wager these round of colours will suit your fancy for that hint of pop coupled on an overall understated schematic. The track pants are constructed from double-knit polyester fabrication with an elastic waistband with draw cord and zipped pockets. CALABASAS text lines down one side of the pants overlapping the Three Stripes.

While all this technical jibber jabber is present and accounted for, the feel of the track pants is solid. Thick, woven construction ensures that it won’t get easily damaged and can be washed with no risk of deformation.

Both the Core/Mink and Umber/Core colourways release on November 17 with a retail price of approximately RM 520.

Take A Look At The Fourhead’s New Store In Lot 10

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After previously hosting the Supreme wall in Sneakerlah 2018, The Fourheads have decided to pack up shop and move to a new, location, right smack in the center of Kuala Lumpur. The new shop takes inspiration from the usual Supreme store layout, meaning clean lines, minimal furniture that hosts only what’s necessary, and clean, white installations on a smooth cement floor.

The Fourheads’ stock is very much up to date and stores a multitude of skate brands, though primarily what the eye catches first is the abundance of red stocked up on one side of the store featuring an almost complete set of Supreme accessories. Palace Skateboards apparel also make an appearance, neatly folded and displayed on a dedicated rack.

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A deck wall complements the other wall opposite the accessories cupboard; featuring complete collections of decks from each drop.

You definitely won’t be hard press to find all things Supreme here, and whatever you may need to complete a collection, you know where to go for your plug.

Location: T03-04, Level 3, Lot 10 Shopping Centre

Opening Times: 10AM – 10PM

Converse Heightens Their Shoe Game With The Introduction Of Mountain Club

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This year, we definitely have noticed Converse’s efforts to step up their game in the sneaker scene. From collaborations with Off-White, Carhartt, Brain Dead, KITH, and Coca-Cola to name a few, expectations have been set high for Converse from here onwards, and the new, upcoming collection doesn’t disappoint.

The brand introduces Mountain Club, specifically designed to deliver a modern expression of function. The pack is built and engineered with GORE-TEX technology, with its analog functionality reconstructed to define an aesthetic to be as minimal yet rigorous. Converse explores new materials, executions and concepts which eventually resulted into the upcoming Mountain Club pack. This time round, the Chuck Taylor All Star, One Star and Fast Break is reinterpreted as weatherized footwear that catapults the past into modern contemporary street style.

One may expect new materials and designs from the Mountain Club, and we’ll tell you why. Apart from the GORE-TEX lining, the shoes also feature DWR-coated uppers, gusseted tongue for additional comfort and a double-lacing system which further enforces lockdown on the wearers feet yet allows he ability to treat the shoe as a slip-on. Besides materials, the design of the Chuck Taylors Iconic All Star patch plays an abstract role that is reminiscent of the air-release valve found on the Extreme Cold Weather Boot, a rubber military boot developed during the 50’s which was once produced by Converse. Consistent across all three styles, a rugged uncured rubber outsole is observed throughout all three silhouettes in the Mountain Club. The military-inspired features transforms the Fastbreak MC18 into a sneaker boot with details that include an ankle strap for added utility, while the One Star MC18 offers a versatile low top option for styling purposes.

The Chuck Taylor MC18 (RM569.90), Fast Break MC18 (RM599.90) and One Star MC18 (RM479.90) will be releasing this coming 9th of November, at Converse KLCC, Converse Mid Valley, Converse Pavilion, Converse Sunway and Converse Tebrau City.

Are Giant Footwear Brands Against Resellers?

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(This discussion is solely based on the author’s opinion and should not be taken seriously as a fact.)

We’re back with another discussion and this time, it revolves around the question if giant footwear brands such as Nike or Adidas is against resellers.

We begin the topic with an upcoming release known as the Air Jordan 1 “Not For Resale”. Jordan Brand releases a pair of AJ1 imitating Off-White’s detail aesthetics to convey a message that the pair is not meant to be resold in the secondary market but instead for wearing as seen on the tongue tab that spells “Wear” and “Me” (one on each side). You may observe details such as “Please Crease” and “No L’s” around the toe-box area and insoles where the shoe insists on telling their consumers to wear their pairs instead of using it as a tool for a quick cash grab.

However, the “No L’s” detailing is rather contradicting, as this release under the NRG label means that it will be made more exclusive as compared to a General Release; ironically bumping its resale value once it reaches the secondary market. Despite this however, the shoe continues to be stamped with quotes inside the sock lining that states “Sorry, This Pair Is Not Numbered” and “General Release.” This then, begs the question: Is this exercise in irony an intentional exercise in mocking resellers, or is Jordan running our of ideas to apply a story to help with sales? The former seems more likely in this case.

Picture courtesy of Restock Chicago

Another prime example of such a practice in curbing resellers is Adidas, whom as of late have been silently increasing their footwear’s sneaker prices especially on their hype releases. Do you remember back then when Ultra Boost only retailed for RM650, and because so many resellers were reselling them, the prices eventually hiked up all the way to RM950 and even RM1099. As much as it hinders resellers to stock up every single pair in stores, it also stopped many of their customers from purchasing due to the exorbitant prices which consequently affected their sales.

This is even more visible with Kanye’s shoe line. The Yeezy Boost 350 got a bit of a retail bump from RM950 to RM990 for the latest ‘Zebra’ colourway, and the Yeezy 500 ‘Salt’ surprisingly, costs the same as the 700 at RM1400. Even avid consumers of the Yeezy brand find it a bit preposterous to cough up almost 1 and a half grand for a shoe that doesn’t even contain Boost.

I think that the industry players know what’s going on in these situations. The secondary market is saturated with resellers, selling stock for a quick profit that hinders the actual consumers from being able to buy their products. Much less so with our market where the main driver is hype, people who want to have a meagre chance at copping some relatively affordable goods are still unable to do so with the increased price point. It’s good that brands like Adidas and Nike are trying to weed out resellers by wiping off a margin of their profits, but on the flipside, potentially alienate its consumer base with exorbitant prices. RM1400 for the Yeezy 500 ‘Salt’ is just ridiculous.

While there isn’t a perfect solution to this problem, this could be a possible avenue at combating the problem whether we like it or not. Efforts from the likes of Nike SNKRS and limited drops aren’t enough to file down the numbers, as people will come out with ways to overcome the walls built by these brands, and that’s a pity. For the people who wanted a taste of the high-end or out of the ordinary sneakers, consumers will still have to financially cripple themselves, and that’s something we’re not exactly willing to spend on. What happened to the joys of buying a shoe because you really wanted it and not because it’s what everyone else wants?

If You Like X, Then You’ll Like Y: Local Music

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Written by Aida Rashid

We always want to seek for familiarity and the ability to relate when it comes to music, because most times we are attracted to things that are easy to get into. So, we’re here to provide you a list of bands that you may like because you happen to listen to bands that sound like the former!

If you like Mew, you might like Milo Dinosaur

Milo Dinosaur is a four-piece emo rock band from Kuala Lumpur with a debut album already up for grabs since last September. Their album, ‘Dengan Ikhlas’ is a manifestation of raw, pent-up feelings with hearty instrumentation that complements the drowned-out vocals very well. ‘Usah Resah’ sounds like a reminisce of young love in the early 2000s. Similarly like Mew, they possess the advantage of gripping the listeners at first listen with their distinct & melodic riffs.

If you like Tame Impala, you might like Golden Mammoth

Experimental, adventurous, ambitious — is exactly how we’d describe their record ‘Metaphoric Quadraphonic’. Golden Mammoth is not afraid to climb out of their comfort zone, with their heavy synths and muffled vocals that is eerily similar to the aforementioned band. Apart from the entire psychedelic affair, their music can also be reimagined to be a soundtrack album for a dystopian, alien-invasion movie. The most outstanding element to their music is definitely their beautifully crafted bass lines, as exemplified by their tract, ‘Malicious Judicious’ that embodies all of the above, with a touch of pop.

If you like Hozier or Payung Teduh, you might like Bayangan

Fikri Fadzil, or otherwise known as Bayangan is a neo-folk singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur who’s gifted with enchanting ways in telling stories through his songs. Having released his album ‘Bersendirian Berhad’ in April this year, the co-founder of The Wknd Sessions adopts a combination of very chilled and calming sound accompanied by the tenderness of his vocals, similarly like Hozier and Payung Teduh. Melancholic and honest, his sound allows listeners to relish and find contentment in their own mundanity. ‘Gita/Malam’ is a track made for long-drives back home from your 9-5 job, as the song takes you on a separate journey with the backdrop of never ending traffic jams providing the perfect backdrop. For more of Bayangan, we recently had a chat with him on his creative process in compiling this album.

If you like The Vaccines, you might like Spooky Wet Dreams

After a few singles out fresh off of their forthcoming album, the sound of the 6-piece band is very much like a cross between Nusantara, alternative rock and punk. Even though most would wonder how that plays out in reality, there is some sense of familiarity and relatability that one could get from their songs — especially their lyrics. Their songs mainly depict problems the middle class face everyday, emphasising on current issues backed with their rock-infused instrumentation. ‘Irama Propaganda’ is their latest release in anticipation of the launch of their debut album, which is ironically apt in this 1MDB exposè season.

If you like Kings of Leon, you’d like Jaggfuzzbeats

Famous for their debut album ‘Rest Now’ that was released in 2017, Jaggfuzzbeats have been playing week in week out around Klang Valley ever since. Sugar-sounding lyrics, catchy riffs and some sense of familiarity make it easy for listeners to jive with their music. What’s best however, is that their live performance is sonically similar to the record; always a good sign. The sound is strongly reminiscent of Kings of Leon, especially if you are a fan of the ‘Mechanical Bull’ record. For starters, check out ‘Symmetry’, the embodiment of indie rock music in the digital era, which then follows up with another hit that instantly hooks you on, ‘Lovin.’

The Acronym Nike Air Presto Mid Gets Restocked Tomorrow

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Surprises, surprises. After restocking the hotly contested Air Jordan 1 “Pine Green” and “Court Purple” again, the Swoosh has decided to just sideline everyone and re-release the Acronym X Nike Air Presto Mid. In all three colours.

We’re quite bewildered with the news.

For those who don’t know, this Acronym collaboration is the sequel to the wildly successful first one featuring the same silhouette, only in a vastly simpler colour blocks. While there are no changes to the materials, the iteration presents new patterns spread across the cage and mudguard, of which upon further inspection, is a multitude of As combined into threes to form a star. Devil’s in the details.

The Acronym X Nike Air Presto Mid will release tomorrow, Tuesday at 9AM for RM 744 at Nike.com. You know what to do.

A Breath Of Fresh Air From Jordan Brand With The Air Jordan 3 ‘Chlorophyll’

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For most sneakerheads, we believe they are already experiencing the holiday season with all the recent releases.

Jordan Brand is back at it again with another release and this time it involves most Jordanhead’s favourite silhouette, the Air Jordan 3. This upcoming Air Jordan 3 will be given the ‘Chlorophyll’ treatment which is a colorway we rarely see being released. The uppers are made from nubuck covered in light grey with black elephant print surrounding the mudguard and heel area. We can observe accents of chlorophyll green being used for the hang tag, lower and upper eyelets, the Jumpman logo, and the lining behind the tongue of the silhouette. The midsoles are kept true to the Air Jordan 3 OG midsole colors namely black and white, while a grey outsole completes the entire Chlorophyll colorway for this release.

The Air Jordan 3 ‘Chlorophyll’ will be releasing on the 10th of November, with a retail price yet to be announced. The Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1 managed to pull off the Chlorophyll colorway, will the Air Jordan 3 be able to?

 

Malaysia Is Getting Its Hands On The Air Jordan 1 “Not For Resale”

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“NO L’S”

We’ve previously seen pictures of the Air Jordan 1 done up with quotes that encourages the user to wear, rather than resell them back, and for good reason too, albeit a bit satirical in approach. Observing the scene today, we can infer that resellers make up most of the bulk, mass buying shoes at retail and flipping them for double, or in some cases, triple the price. It’s an attractive model, consistently guaranteeing a profit margin of about 20% to 500% in some cases.

The victims of this debacle then, are the proper collectors who actually wear what they buy, because they can no longer obtain pairs at retail and subsequently having to cough up much more in the resell market.

Hence, we arrive to the Air Jordan 1 “Not For Resale,” Jordan Brand’s ironic attempt at staving off resellers with many quotes printed on the shoe. Phrases like “Not For Resale,” “No Photos,” “Wear Me,” and “Please Crease” all adorn the shoe, obviously signifying to the owner to actually wear the shoe instead of selling it.

Adding to that irony, this particular model is an NRG model, meaning extremely limited release, which will therefore fetch a higher price on the secondary market. A proper satirical play that is playing bait to potential customers.

Even the official statement points to a strict no resell direction, “The latest Air Jordan I is not for resale. It is for wearing. For taking out of the box, putting on and walking around. For creasing, breaking in and getting dirty. It is for showing off—as long as you’re showing it off on your feet. Keep it out of storage and definitely keep it off your online auction. We repeat, the latest Air Jordan I is not for resale.”

Mark your dates for November 9, as the Jordan 1 ‘Not For Resale’ drops in Malaysia on Nike.com

PUMA Pays Tribute To The “Silent Gesture” In New POWER THRU PEACE Collection

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Let’s get into a little bit of backstory first behind PUMA’s new capsule collection. Back in the 1960s, apartheid in South Africa and racial segregation in the United States were rife, and racism was to some extent, was at its peak. Come the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City, a young 200m sprinter by the name of Tommie Smith took home the gold medal, breaking the 20 second barrier to a time of 19.83 seconds. This was all well and good, until the prize giving ceremony came, and changed history as we know it today.

Standing at the top of the podium with teammate John Carlos and fellow sprinter Peter Norman, Smith raised his fist, donned with a black glove along with John Carlos to show solidarity against the oppression of African Americans in the USA. All three athletes wore badges from the Olympic Project for Human Rights.

PUMA’s involvement in this was simple; Tommie had broken the barrier in a pair of black PUMA Suedes, one that he took off before ascending to the podium and subsequently became a symbol for the Black Power Movement.

In remembrance of the powerful gesture, PUMA honours Tommie Smith’s ‘Silent Gesture’ with a special capsule collection that draws inspiration from acclaimed Olympic designer, Lance Wyman. The original designer of the 1968 Olympic Games sees his typeface and graphics transplanted into the new collection featuring sweatshirts, shirts, and hoodies that include the fist and dove into one logo. The Suede gets its own separate collection; 6 tonal colours with Olympic related inspirations adorn the shoe.

Available now at PUMA KLCC and Sunway Pyramid, the collection ranges from RM 169 – RM 410.

SonaOne & Alif’s Obvious: Obviously A Crowd Pleaser

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Written by Aida Rashid

As individual artists, SonaOne and Alif both have similarities in terms of their music & sound with catchy hooks and memorable verses; hence why the collaboration between these Sony-Kartel signees sound very much seamless and effortless. In anticipation of their collaboration album “Details” that’s due next year, “Obvious” came out a week ago as a single track from the album. Aside from being simple and easy to get into, the track is seen to be a teaser or a clue as to how their upcoming album is going to sound like. Knowing those two are close friends coming under the same label, it surely is exciting to see their chemistry becoming a vessel to ensure the collaboration is fully fledged.

The song is dedicated to people who don’t realise how much they’re worth — how most of the time other people see yourself differently than you do, appreciating things you’re not able to appreciate yourself. The duo said in a statement, “We initially wrote this song as an ode to a woman’s self-confidence. The more we explored the subject, we realised the message was greater and applied to all walks of life”. The song was made to become something more than just a catchy tune, it is to also empower women and everyone else who haven’t been able to fully embrace who they are as a person.

With the release of the music video of “Obvious”, there has also been a lot of talk within the local hip-hop community — aside from a cameo by Airliftz, there have been discussions about how the duo projects are eerily similar to the legendary old-timers, Joe Flizzow and Malique. They were said to have worn the same exact thing Joe and Malique wore back in the days, probably as a way to reminisce the glorious times of the hip-hop industry in Malaysia. Or maybe there is a hidden meaning behind it — that this is truly the beginning of a new era, paving the way for more hip-hop artists to flourish and take over the local music industry? That’s for them to know, and for us to find out.