adidas campus 80s kzk

If you have been an Adidas x Kazuki fans, you should not miss these three nice campus 80s models for this season, though this collab is not something new anymore. One beautiful thing about Adidas x KZK collaboration is the tri-color shoe taps. Additionally, the shape and cutting of Campus model is fashionably sleek. Oki-ni and EndClothing both are carrying these now and the prices are unbelievably affordable!

in love with drake y-3

It has been a while that Y-3 is absent from my shoe collection. From the all-time favorite HONJA to FIELD, I have had them several times, and they have come and gone. Lately I was looking around at the local Y-3 store and found this ankle boots that immediately captured my heart. It is a new design for AW12. Equipped with AdiPRENE thick toothed soles, it is so perfect for fall winter. The local store carries only the black version while the blue suede version will be available through Y-3 online store. The low cut version is equally stunning and I can't wait to see a bi-tonal version (black and sand) hitting the local store.

adidas x opening ceremony aw12

From Endclothing

united arrows for adidas aw12

This United Arrows for Adidas AW12 is very interesting. It has the very essence of a Japanese design in its pastel colors and the use of cork material. Thanks to the great Japanese fashion retailer United Arrows. The overall appearance is very earthly and naturalistic, and for the price of just GBP77, you could own something unique yet able to make a fashion statement. Okini has this now.


images adapted from Oki-ni.com

ss12 all kind of blue

from top:
Acne desert boot,
Comme des Garcons slip-on,
Golden Goose hitop,
JImmy Choo loafer, Nike tennis,
Pierre Hardy hitop, Riviera slip-on, SLVR desert buckle, SLVR low, Y-3 Aqua, Y-3 Garde hi, Y-3 dress perfo leather, Y-3 slip-on, Adidas Munchen.
So many choices. Which one is your best pick?

images adapted from Y-3, SSENSE, MrPorter, Tresbienshop, SLVR

adidas x b.snowboards vulc low kazuki

I thought Kazuki x Adidas collaboration ended with SS11. Until I saw this Adidas x B. Snowboards by Kazuki series. The speciality of them is none other than the fleece lining. The embossed logo of the B. Snowboard is at the tongue. As usual, the very signature of KZK design, the stripe heel tap is retained. The brown color looks great, and Endclothing is selling them at only GBP95.


images adapted from endclothing.

y-3 faux croc skin lowcut SALA

Another Y-3 shoe model which can be considered quite recent, called "SALA". Besides the usual standard leather version, this faux croc version gives a very luxurious look. The typical yet necessary Y-3 logo placement is at the back, and in striking white. Buy this if you like at SSENSE.

images adapted from SSENSE.com

bosco wong on mmm

Bosco Wong, a HK TVB male star, was in Singapore for a concert in late April. I found these pictures from his fans' weibos (I like him but not a fan of him). The Maison Martin Margiela's AW2010 velcrow shoes he was wearing is gorgeous, and it is a regret that it is not in my collection. Bosco is a fashionista himself. Once I had a chance to interview him years ago, he told me that as an artiste, he does everything with utmost effort because if he fails to do so, people could tell easily. Well, his philosophy is never wrong and that makes him a successful artiste until today. I also noted that he carries Givenchy and Adidas x Jeremy Scott quite well.


images adapted from weibo.com/sherylistic, weibo.com/geliguolu, highsnobiety

motley spring summer

I love colors and I want them all!

images adapted from asos.com, endclothing.co.uk, store.dolcegabbana.com, styledrops.com, paulsmith.co.uk

heel pull

I always think shoes with a heel pull or heel tap or whatever you call it is gorgeous. It is something small yet could add so much aesthetic values to the shoes. We shall never underestimate the power of this little piece of thing.

images adapted from endclothing, drmartens, luisaviaroma, aloharag

stripes

Stripes are so useful. They are ornamental, yet characteristic of a particular brand.This spring summer is inescapable of stripes.


images adapted from styledrops, endclothing, conversejp, ssense, bally, luisaviaroma, brooksbrothers.

singers/musicians do love teddy bears...

In succession to the very much talked about Wing shoes for Adidas, Jeremy Scott creates another eyeball magnet, the Teddy Bear shoes. Strangely, I find that many singers adore the shoes (from the images above: Lil Wayne, Pak Ho, Sammi Cheng, Eason Chan, Wyman). If you want to ride on the heat too, you can get a pair off OpeningCeremony site.

images adapted from openingceremony.us, t.sina.com.cn, nitrolicious.com, beeweb.hk forum.

zebra kicks the leopard?

I am very much drawn to the Adidas Stan Smith Zebra print SS2011. It does look luxurious and not so streetwear. Stan Smith is one of the emblematic Adidas designs that is able to stand against time. Labels such as Visvim have come out some very Stand Smith alike designs before, and I still reminisce an image of Rei Kawakubo from Comme des Garcons wearing white Stand Smith.

Anyway, it seems that zebra print is quite popular and Clarks also releases a desert boot in zebra print, and the craftmanship looks excellent. This surprises me as Clarks has always imprinted a certain impression in me that it is old-school and conservative. If this is what Clarks trying to reanimate the brand, I think the effort is commendable.

images adapted from endclothing and asos

adidas hike boots not too bad afterall...

It is ironical that despite I am not a fan of  such kind of shoe but I still blog about it! Well, a few days ago I saw some people wearing such boots on the street and they looked fabulous. Visvim does produce very nice boots of such kind, but the price is really a turn off. Asos.com is having end of season markdowns and I found this gorgeous Adidas hikeboots while browsing around in the site. Perhaps the materials are not so premium or high quality, but the overall look of it is actually great and for the price of GBP80, what could you expect more, right? If you like to own it, better make your purchase quick as I think there is only one pair in huge size left in stock.

what's on my feet today...

Raf Simons Velcro, jeans by Adidas x Diesel (Thanaz)