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Following its FW20 introduction and first venture into footwear, the LA-based designer Yixi Chen’s label C2H4 presents two new iterations to its signature silhouettes for Spring/Summer 2021 — Atom and Quark. The former being an exclusive collaboration with mastermind JAPAN.Staying true to the original aesthetic of the Atom, the military boot style hi-top comes in a premium suede upper with rope laces wrapping around the ankle for support, sitting atop the brand’s typical use of Vibram soles. For the “C2H4 X MMJ “”ATOM ALPHA””” update, mastermind JAPAN adds its own signature apocalyptic touches such as metal key tags to the laces and a skull and bones chain latched onto a “C” on the lateral sides to signify the collab.Elsewhere, the Quark “Alpha Pewter” keeps to its early 2000s skate influence. The lo-top sneaker is placed on an extra chunky Vibram sole with its “Abrasion Gray” upper serving lighter hues to previous models. Musical notes adorn the sneaker with a clef covering the tongue and also spotted on the heel tab. Subtle scripted branding can be seen near the collar and this minimal design boasts a nostalgic feel.Both sneakers are currently available to purchase from the SVD website. The “C2H4 X MMJ “”ATOM ALPHA””” retails for €490 (approximately $596 USD) and Quark “Alpha Pewter” €395 (approximately $480).In case you missed it, check out the official images for the upcoming adidas YEEZY 450.

After surfacing at the start of the month, we now have a closer look at the “Popcorn” Nike Air Force 1 and Blazer Mid ’77.Inspired by everyone’s favorite cinema treat, the upper base of shoes are constructed of tumbled leather accented by either pure white or buttery “Coconut Milk” elements depending on the model. The contrasting hue that serves to express the popcorn inspiration is found on the Swooshes, heel tabs and laces. Additional branding comes in the form of reworked “NIKE” hits that reference classic packaging on the tongues, heels and insoles.The popcorn-inspired accents come in the form of the full print insoles, metal lace charms and “fresh since ’82” and “fresh since ’77” marking the respective debut years of the footwear models. Rounding up the design of the shoes are sole units that follow the contrast plays found on the uppers and a special shoebox with wrapping paper that continues to celebrate the theater classicPriced at $110 and $130 USD, the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 and Air Force 1 ’07 are set to release on Nike SNKRS and at select retailers March 9, 11 p.m. EST.For more footwear news, take an official look at the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Light Army.”