Month: July 2021

Amsterdam-based Patta has reunited with Vault by Vans, returning to the “Mean Eyed Cats” theme that has ran throughout previous collaborations in 2015 and 2017. The latest capsule sees classic Vault by Vans silhouettes redesigned in to a diverse range of colorways, creating a sneaker suitable for anyone, anywhere.Featuring silhouettes such as the Old Skool and Sk8-Hi, the pack sees Patta’s signature script logo appearing across uppers in black, white, “Frost Grey,” “High Risk Red,” “Silver Pink,” “Salute” and “Almond Buff.” The midsole of each colorway is adorned with “Mean Eyed Cats” text. Each design also comes with custom Patta-branded laces, while the footwear releases alongside three graphic T-shirts and a collaborative pair of socks.The all-new “Mean Eyed Cats” collection from Vault by Vans and Patta is due to release via the Patta web store and physical locations in London, Milan and Amsterdam on July 9. It will arrive at select retailers around the world on July 15.⁠⁠As well as working with Patta, Vans also has an A$AP Rocky collaboration on the way.

size? has followed up its recent exclusive 57/40 colorway with another collaboration alongside New Balance. Dubbed the “College” pack, the 13-piece collection introduces the 550 and 574 silhouettes alongside a range of apparel inspired by 1950s Ivy League style.Both the 550 and the 574 incorporate size?’s signature orange color. On the 550, this color appears through the use of “Burnt Ochre,” which sets off the white leather upper and cream midsole. The 574 is dressed entirely in the same “Burnt Ochre” colorway, with its suede upper sitting alongside a cream midsole and tongue.The collegiate influence — and particularly the theme of journey from the campus to the court — also features across apparel and accessories. T-shirts, sweats and hoodies sport a “New Balance Track Club” graphic, while the capsule’s orange color palette sits against muted navy, white and grey pieces.The footwear from size?’s “College” pack with New Balance releases on July 8, with apparel following a day later. The raffle is now open via size?’s app, and more info can be found on the size? site.For more from New Balance, take a look at the new Niobium Concept 2 pack from the label’s Tokyo Design Studio.

Yohji Yamamoto’s Y’s and Dr. Martens continue their longstanding relationship to release four new models of classic silhouettes for Fall/Winter 2021. The Y’s x Dr. Martens 10-EYE BOOT MOON FABRIC is the first issue ahead of other models.Yamamoto taps into traditional craftmanship and dresses the classic 1490 10-eye Mid Calf Boot in premium materials from British luxury fabric maker MOON. Established in 1837, MOON is the only fully integrated production fabric manufacturer in the UK, and one of the few left in the world that handles the end to end operations from wool processing to fabric finishing. While incorporating the latest production technology into new designs, the company has maintained an old-fashioned manufacturing spirit that reminds us of a time when beautiful tweed fabrics were homespun.This unisex boot is composed of a dark gray and brown herringbone upper with smooth black leather panels on the toe box and below the collar. Classic Dr. Martens yellow welt stitching, “Air Wair” pull tab, and a functional back zip are included.The Y’s x Dr. Martens 10-EYE BOOT in MOON fabric priced at ¥55,000 yen (approximately $496 USD) is now accepting pre-orders at THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO and will release on July 9th online and at select Y’s stores in Japan.In other footwear news, adidas gears up for the Tokyo Olympics with a new footwear collection.