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It’s fair to say that innovation runs through Chitose Abe’s veins, constantly delivering otherworldly creations with a mind of their own. Since the start of their creative partnership, Abe’s sacai and Nike have redefined the meaning of a traditional silhouette, throwing classic models into the future. From the ultra-stacked Vaporwaffle to the more casual Blazer Low, the highly-anticipated sacai x Nike Cortez Zoom in “Iron Grey” is now set to drop. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bill Bowerman’s Cortez silhouette, the pair features recognizable sacai alterations that have come to define its design identity. The sneaker maintains traditional materials that give it a ’70s feel yet hosts a variety of upgrades that thrust it onto new grounds. Dark “Iron Grey” nylon uppers start things off, accompanied by lighter grey suede trimmings that hit the toe boxes and throats. Double-stacked nylon panels make for an eye-catching look, presented on the tongues and collars — the former also sporting GR and collaborative tags. Two-toned suede panels are layered at the heels, while leather labels above receive emblematic piled branding. Overlapping medial Swooshes and double laces complete the pair, while the design is set atop split midsoles fashioned with an extended heel piece, Zoom Air bubble pucks, and carved rubber bottoms. Take an official look at the sacai x Nike Cortez Zoom “Iron Grey” in the gallery above. The pair is confirmed to drop via Nike and select retailers on December 13 for $185 USD. Elsewhere in footwear, Jacquemus’ Nike Air Humara LX “Pink Flash” is officially releasing.

Simon Porte Jacquemus’ eponymous French House has a penchant for color — it’s just released a collaboration with Tekla, while runway shows like Spring/Summer 2020’s “Le Coup De Soleil” was saturated in hot pink, a tone that now acts as the base for Jacquemus’ next Nike Air Humara LX collaboration.Officially releasing in “Pink Flash,” the sneaker has previously been teased in a Central Cee-fronted campaign and switches the palette up considerably from the House’s previous renditions in natural creamy brown tones from the “Le Papier” range.Perfect for adding a splash of Y2K pop princess tones to a muted wintertime look, the Air Humara LX is the result of plenty of archive digging. Like the color it uses, the shapes and references are equally retro — old ACG trail sneakers, elements from the original ’97 Humara, and luxurious materials combine for something that’s bold but versatile, just like old ACG sneakers should be.Close-pore mesh has been used for the majority of the upper to provide breathability, while supple suede and leather maps out the sneaker’s technical, trekking aesthetic that’s further accented by webbing details. Likewise, the signature gold-toned mini Swoosh hits up the lateral mid-panel, while a textile-wrapped midsole, Jacquemus tongue, heel, and insole branding and a tongue loop, cream laces and a gum outsole toothed to the most tactile degree rounds out the sneaker.The Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara LX in “Pink Flash” is set to drop on December 9 at 8 a.m. GMT on SNKRS and will cost £152.95 GBP — those in the U.S. need to keep an eye on the SNKRS drop calendar for more information. Take a closer look at the anticipated pair above.Elsewhere, we headed inside the Virgil Abloh: The Codes c/o Architecture exhibit in Miami.

Following its past collaborations with the likes of BAPE and Kappa, Heineken now presents a new series of collaborations with music collective and apparel imprint Yeti Out, self-taught cobbler The Shoe Surgeon, and Culture Cartel. For limited-edition apparel and accessories, Heineken Silver partners with Yeti Out for a range of T-shirts, shorts, reversible bucket hats, tote bags, and socks under the tagline “GLOBALLY KNOWN/LOCALLY GROWN.” The pieces from the Yeti Out crew feature a number of motifs including atom and globe illustrations incorporating the Heineken Silver logos.Arriving courtesy of Shoe Surgeon are 32 custom Heineken® Kicks found in the beer brand’s definitive silver, green, and red hues. The conceptual pairs feature a transparent sole midsole filled with bubbly beer as well as clear tubes circling the uppers. For a chance to own a pair of the Heineken Kicks, digital keys are offered via a purchase of the Smooth Silver Cities x Culture Cartel NFT Collection. Four buyers will be given an exclusive pair of the Heineken Kicks alongside other utilities and experiences.More details can be found on the Culture Cartel website. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 YETI OUT（@yetiout）分享的貼文 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Culture Cartel（@culturecartelcon）分享的貼文Elsewhere, FDMTL x Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK surfaces in sashiko stitching.