Month: February 2022

It’s been a busy start to 2022 for Gucci. Following the launch of its The North Face pop-ups and the release of a Year of the Tiger capsule, the label has gone on to unveil “SUPERGUCCI”, a forthcoming three-part collaboration alongside SUPERPLASTIC.Showing no sign of slowing down, the Italian fashion house has now unveiled its all-new Gucci Run sneaker in five variations. Inspired by the “sporting world” but “interpreted through a Gucci lens”, the techy silhouette boasts a knit fabric upper which has been decorated with the epochal interlocking “G”.Arriving in five different colorways — including “White Fabric”, “Grey Fabric”, “Blue Fabric”, “Black Fabric” and “Red/Black Fabric”, each sneaker is rounded out with a bi-color rubber outsole with subtle Gucci branding towards the rear, which sits beneath an elongated heel tab for good measure,The Gucci Run sneaker is available to buy now from the house’s online store, retailing at £640 (approximately $870 USD).In other footwear news, Balenciaga has released a shoe fit for the Metaverse.

Eli Bonerz and Adam Silverman’s L.A.-based brand XLARGE predominantly floats under the radar, despite the fact it’s been around since 1991 and is one of the pioneers of L.A.’s streetwear scene. However, when it does a collaboration, such as this 30th anniversary-celebrating partnership with adidas Originals on the Campus 80, it pulls out all the stops.XLARGE and adidas Originals have a long-standing relationship, dating back to 2009 when it delivered a take on the Five-Two 3 Superstar, before bringing a Campus 80 in 2012 and a Superstar 80s in 2013. Now, the streetwear stalwart returns for it’s 30th birthday, introducing two pairs of Campus 80 sneakers drawing from inspirations such as skateboarding, the club scene, and mid-century design trends that frequent the brand’s aesthetic.For this collaboration, the Campus 80 is presented in “Mesa/Solar Red/Gum” and “Orbit Violet/Core Black/Chalk White,” with both pairs wearing an upper clad in suede. The low-profile pairs are intersected with leather Three Stripes in contrasting colors, and for a retro touch, adidas’ Trefoil logo has been embroidered into the leather heel patch.Elsewhere, we find XLARGE’s logo on a rubbery roundel on the tongue, and a cow print lining that spans across both colorways. Rounding out the collaborative pairs are the multiple sets of laces that come in the box, allowing you to add your own twist to the sneakers.Take a look at XLARGE’s adidas Originals Campus 80 pack above, and pick up both pairs from adidas Confirmed on February 4 for just £75 GBP (approximately $100 USD).In case you missed it, check out HYPEBEAST’s interview with Craig Green discussing his adidas sculptures.

Vans has teamed up with renowned Chinese artist Chen Yingjie, better known as HuaTunan, to create a capsule dedicated to celebrating the Year of the Tiger.Inspired by his famous Stay Hungry artwork, HuaTunan aligned the capsule with his interpretation of the tiger spirit: exploration, adventure, and perseverance. Realised across classic Vans silhouettes like the Authentic, Sk8-Hi and Old Skool, HuaTunan combined urban street vibes with natural elements, which resulted in splashed ink, oracle bone inscriptions, and modern city street signs.The Authentic silhouette carries street ink graphics with a transparent outsole to present the vivid style of the tiger, while the Sk8-Hi Echo DX offers a more detailed iteration of the Sk8-Hi. Two takes of the Old Skool arrive too: one equipped with a black suede upper and a hand-drawn pattern, the other with ink paint and a “Stay Hungry” slogan.Complete with a selection of apparel, the Vans x HuaTunan “Year of the Tiger” collection is available now via the Vans webstore.In other news, artist Ade Okuboyejo has presented his Dobale x Vault by Vans “Forever Sunny in Ikoyi” collection.