Month: May 2022

Following initial teaser images released earlier this month, Andersson Bell and ASICS have now offered a closer look at their special-edition GEL-1090 runners, the duo’s second collaborative offering. Continuing the hiking-inspired sensibilities from the first collaboration, the upcoming pairs arrive in a matrix of laces secured by heavy-duty metal fasteners and branded metal studs found on classic mountaineering boots. Underneath is a breathable mesh base and patent leather overlays accented with a medley of contours and perforation. Rounding out the silhouette is a boomerang-shaped cushioning piece integrated into the GEL™  rubber midsoles and traction outsoles.The sneakers arrive in three colorways, taking inspiration from childhood films that intrigued the Andersson Bell team when they were young. The first iteration is an interpretation of a temple in the jungle ruins of Indiana Jones, the second worldview paints a story of the shark in Jaws becoming a zombie which is then tamed by a legendary fisherman who tames the zombie into a boat, and the third is an expression of the Batmobile from Batman imagined with cutting-edge materials and tech found in ancient caves.”Each of these worldviews leads to a fact that they are actually one island in one world,” Andersson Bell writes in the description. “We live in a world where many parts have become digitalized. This project started with our aim not to show contents that exist only in the digital world and do not exist in reality. We wanted to show real contents that are painstakingly created one by one with analog sensibility.”The Andersson Bell x ASICS HN2-S PROTOBLAST series is set to release globally on the ASICS website and select retailers on May 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersson Bell (@anderssonbell) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersson Bell (@anderssonbell) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersson Bell (@anderssonbell) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersson Bell (@anderssonbell)Elsewhere in footwear, NOAH and Vault by Vans reunite for beachy Slip-Ons.

Awake NY has joined forces with Crocs for a collaboration dedicated to present day artisans, craftspeople and makers.Both brands have taken inspiration from local artists who have found joy in working in the studio to create. As a service to the New York creative community, Awake NY pays tribute to some of the city’s local artists including Brooklyn Clay Industries, Brooklyn Blooms and Processa. Brooklyn Clay Industries is founded by Reuben King, a New York transplant and Dominica native. The ceramic studio offers a space for people to create through ongoing classes, programs and internships. Brooklyn Blooms is founded by LaParis Phillips, a floral boutique inspired by fashion, art and individuality. Processa is founded by Kiara Cristina Ventura and Kameron Austin Robinson and focuses on highlighting the work and narratives of young artists of color.The Crocs collaboration comes in a light grey and features a paint-splattered design throughout the shoe in various blue, purple and green colors. The pair comes with Jibbitz that spell out Awake, as well as a floral and rabbit Jibbitz. The backstrap features the Awake branding. The Awake NY x Crocs collaboration launches on May 25 at 11 a.m. EST at Awake NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AwakeNY (@awakenewyorkclothing)In other footwear news, take an official look at the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Los Angeles.”