Month: January 2023

Boris Bidjan Saberi and Salomon are no strangers to working on collaborative projects together. The two parties have joined hands for numerous sneaker collaborations centered around models like the Speedcross 4 and the Bamba, and have even pushed out limited-edition snowboards. And with 2023 in full swing, the duo is back at it as it has just announced a brand new Fall/Winter 2023 collaboration that includes footwear and apparel: the 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi x Salomon “Athletic Bouldering” collection.The concept behind this new initiative is merging Salomon’s heritage in outdoor sports with Boris’ fervor for climbing in a way that is centered around the idea of utilitarianism and bouldering. Only teasers of the products have been showed off so far, but we can already get a feel of the range’s function-first mentality. The kicks appear to be an updated Salomon XT variation that is done up with a stealthy motif. Designed with a lower cut, the sneakers are fashioned with zig-zagged overlays on the side panels and feature tiny white text branding toward the heel. Down below, the sole pieces are designed with a technical aesthetic that appears thicker at the heel for more support on the trails.Dropping alongside the kicks are waterproof parka jackets, trousers, tees and a hiking water bag. Save for the tee, the items appear to be fitted with a stark black nylon fabric.More information and closer looks at the products are expected to surface in the coming months.For other news, Salomon’s XT-Rush Utility recently dropped with a “Lunar Rock/Stone Blue” palette.

Since its introduction in 1997 for the Prada Luna Rossa sailing team, the brand’s America’s Cup sneaker has remained a staple silhouette in its footwear catalog. Over its lifetime, the leather and mesh construction has appeared in a plethora of eye-catching colorways. Now, Prada has dipped the sneaker in crisp cornflower blue/silver.Featuring the signature mixed-media design, the patent leather and adjacent mesh fabric inserts come in the cornflower blue/silver shade. For a clean look, the shoe includes a clean white flexible rubber sole and white shoestrings. Elsewhere on the silhouette is the red Prada Linea Rossa logo on the tongue, heel and insole.Retailing for $850 USD, Prada’s new America’s Cup colorway is available now in-store and online.In related news, a Union LA x Air Jordan 1 KO Low with leather uppers has surfaced.

Jordan Brand has unofficially called 2023 the “Jordan Year” and it will be celebrating all year long with a series of special initiatives. First up on its list? The Beaverton imprint has partnered up with Sotheby’s to conduct an exclusive auction for 23 pairs of Notorious B.I.G. x Air Jordan 13s. The love letter to the iconic hip hop artist was initially crafted in 2017 to celebrate Biggie’s 45th birthday, but they’ve resurfaced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop and self-belief.Styled with a relatively understated presentation, the kicks are anchored by a faded black hue that seeps into the pockmarked overlays, as well as the suede tongues, mudguards and toe boxes. Direct shout-outs to the Brooklyn rapper can be found via the tongues that display a silhouette of his face along with the tongues that split their branding between “It was all a dream” on the right shoe and “If you don’t know, now you know” — lyrics from his hit record “Juicy.” Hangtags with Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation branding come with the kicks, and the aglets are fitted with “dream” spell-outs in red font. Additionally, the insoles have been adorned with black and red plaid patterns and are stamped with “Notorious B” hits on the heels.23 pairs are now up for bidding starting at $1 USD here through February 3, 2023. All proceeds from the auction will go towards the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation which works towards empowering inner-city youth with educational learning instruments, grants, mentorship programs and sponsorships. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan (@jumpman23)In case you missed it, on-foot shots of the Air Jordan 1 High “Lucky Green” have emerged.