ASICS TIGER PARTNERS WITH AUSTRALIA’S HIGHS AND LOWS TO RELEASE A GEL-LYTE III INSPIRED BY THE ASTOR THEATRE.

ASICS Tiger And HAL presents the “SILVERSCREEN” a tribute to art deco cinema houses and cinema culture.

Continuing the 25th anniversary celebration of the Gel-Lyte III, Asics Tiger and Highs and Lows have collaborated on a new project, inspired by the iconic Perth cinema house, The Astor.

Having resided on the heavily commuted Beaufort/Walcott St. intersection for close to a century, the iconic Astor Theatre has not always been as such; originally introducing itself as “The Lyceum’ when it’s regal doors first swung open on the 5th of November, 1919. Architect and owner Simon Bremner Alexander confidently claimed it as the State’s coolest building not only from a aesthetic standpoint, but also due to the exceptional ventilation its design allowed.

From then, through the 1990’s and still today, the ‘heritage listed’ Astor remains a premiere destination for independent cinema, various global musical events and stage acts. The Astor symbolizes the artistic and cultural heart of Perth and is an inspirational view from the door of Highs and Lows first store in Mount Lawley, which opened 10 years ago.

The design of the Gel-Lyte III “Silverscreen” incorporates the soft mint pastel and contrasting red of the buildings exterior, features the Mayan flower detailing and materials inspired by the time-tested fabrics and décor that have lined the lobby of the theatre for decades. The ice outer sole reveals a marble print taken directly from the marble floor of the lobby. The theatrical theme is finished with details such as a throwback reference to vintage cinema with a silent film countdown print across the innersole and various 3M accents to complete the nod to the Silver Screen.

Covered in Black and Bright Crimson on the upper, this Air Hurache Utility also features teal detailing on the Flywire and branding on the tongue and insole. The majority of the upper is done in Black with Bright Crimson landing on the inner liner, heel and the side panels.Black Iridescent featuring reflective 3M detailing across it’s upper, modified panelling and flywire cables for additional support.

October 31 has a whole new meaning for our neighbors down south, and anticipation builds for Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the Mexican holiday that brings friends and family together to celebrate the spiritual journeys of departed loved ones after life.

This year Nike pays its respects to the holiday with its own festive tribute in the form of a new Cortez silhouette. The Cortez Basic Premium QS is rendered in premium nylon and suede with a Black/Black-Sail colorway and features navy blue and orange Swoosh logos on each shoe, a white midsole, and bright orange accents. The sleek, dark upper is laced with intricate designs of sugar skulls and marigold flowers that are synonymous with the holiday.

When Sneakersnstuff started back in the late 1990’s Swedish owners Erik and Peter used to go to New York in search of sneakers that you couldnt find in Europe. Sneakers that they would then take back to Sweden and sell in their store.
Two things that were always with them on these trips were – their large black duffel bags they used to carry products home and their passports. These items are the key inspiration behind the Sneakersnstuff x PUMA Adventurer pack.
The XS850 ”Peter” is inspired by the big black duffel bags that were used to carry home their sneakers from New York. The bag is made in a thick ballistic nylon upper with premium suede details and a super soft leather lining. The XT2+ ”Erik” is inspired by the old Swedish Passport. Premium navy leather upper details as well as the lining is from the cover of the passport. The soft leather turquoise combined with turquoise premium suede takes.

2015 marks the 10th Anniversary of Highsnobiety, to celebrate the occasion the site has joined forces with Puma and Ronnie Fieg of KITH NYC. Together they have worked on a commemorative edition of both the Blaze of Glory and the R698. Inspired by both parties respective roots in Berlin and New York, the pack has been named “A Tale of Two Cities”.

The USA influenced Blaze of Glory has been updated with a co-branded forefoot strap and comes in a Navy, red and white colour way with quilted accents. A speckled midsole and asymmetrical stars and stripes debossed beneath the tonal lace give the shoe a luxurious aesthetic.

The German inspired R698 rocks a deconstructed upper of quilted black nubuck with the addition of a mesh and neoprene sock liner. 3M German flag details reside on the medial form stripes as well as the co-branded tongue labels.

New Balance debut four new Made in USA Distinct Collection styles, each inspired by the mid-century modern design movement of the ’50s and ’60’s. The pack comprises the 990, 996, 997, and 998, all designed and crafted in New England and featuring a color palette typical of mid-century design. The build on each shoe uses a combination of woven textiles and Horween leather, reflecting the premium, hand-crafted quality that we’ve come to expect from the brand.

Nike Sportswear is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the reunification of Germany with the release of the Nike Air Pegasus 89 “German Reunification”.

Back in October 3rd, 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany united to create the one single Germany that we know today. This special Nike Air Pegasus ’89 commemorates the 25th anniversary of that moment. Known as the “German Unification”, this Pegasus ’89 is covered in a camouflage upper, known as Flecktarn, that represents the uniforms that were worn by the West German Army (Bundeswehr) and the East German Army (NVA). A Strichtarn raindrop camo has also been added on the toe and on the heel along with special aglets that read 1990 and 2015. The laces, outsole and Swoosh have been colored in black to add some contrast to the busy upper.