‘Children’ Category
Asics finally enters the sneaker game.
I’ve been wearing Asics for years, for running that is. Their running shoes are top notch, ask any Sport Chalet employee. But they’ve never made a shoe I thought worthy of rocking beyond my 7 am jog. They had the Onitsuka Tiger line, but those were a little too indie rock and too narrow and flat; pants didn’t fall on them right.
Nike learned long ago to make their high-end athletic shoes look cool enough to wear on the street. Jordans and Air Max 95s have been on the courts, the tracks AND the dance floors for decades now. This obviously translates to more people buying the shoes y ma$ dinero. I mean what if only serious golfers wore the Tiger Woods hat? I don’t think Nike could afford to pay TW their share of the $87 million he makes a year. Companies like Asics however basically only sell their high-quality running shoes to people who actually want to RUN in them.
I think Asics is finally taking a cue from the dominant leader in the footwear industry. Enter the Asics Gel Lyte III.
According to Highsnobiety, Asics teamed up with Patta (a sneaker boutique in Amsterdam) and Alife to create these colorways on their kicks. I’m excited for them, a nice break from the Nike domination of the sneaker scene. I think I’ll be coppin’ me a pair. They seem to have a strange no-tongue design that I don’t think I’m feeling, though. I’ll have to see them in person.
Congratulations Asics! Go sell some shoes, goddamit.
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Nike Talaria - Air Max 90 hybrid. Dope.
What can I say except when my 2 favorite Nikes of all time get mashed together? OMG, those are dope.
I love sneakers, but it’s actually pretty rare that I see a pair that I just gotta have. The original Talaria trail shoes in black/yellow and the Air Max 90s are 2 of those shoes I just had to have. This mash up is dope. I’m probably a week late on the jump on these, but they’re hot.
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New Timberland metallics
You gotta have BALLS to wear these:
I mean for real. I don’t personally now anyone that can get away with this. Maybe it’ just cus I’ve never been a Timberland guy, but these boots are way out there. Maybe Kool Keith could do it. Yeah, I think Kool Keith could do it.
New Eras gone the way of the t-shirt. Huf does it right.
With almost every streetwear and skate line out there doing New Eras, it seems the hat rage has gone the way of the t-shirt. Overdone, overprinted and just too much.
Over the last couple of years t shirts just went crazy with the all-overs and super-bright color ways. Every one in a while someone came along and did it right, though. As is the case with Huf’s new New Eras.
Simple, classics, unique and funky. Am I wrong? I think not. Finally a hat I’d rock.
Killer on-line streetwear store: www.droppingstyles.com
The homies over at Backside Clothing just got their on-line store hooked up. Check it out: www.droppingstyles.com.
They carry, like, massive amounts of dope shit. From my faves of Fuct and FreshJive to Obey, Akomplice, Erratic, even Toki Doki and Harajuku Lovers for girls. For real… they got the goods.
And big ups to them for looking out for the up-and-comers.
CHILDREN on display at backside in Burbank:
If you’re in Burbank, San Fernando valley area, definitely drop by Backside:
139 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
Or check them out here: www.droppingstyles.com
PEACE!
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CHILDREN streetwear at Workmens
CHILDREN used to be carried at Workmens on Melrose a lil while back and I got back with them yesterday and hopefully the line will be in their stores again soon.
Workmens has been a solid hip-hop streetwear spot for a while now. It used to be where I’d go to get my size 40, wide-leg cholo jeans for $28. Now it’s FreshJive, Shmack, Upper Playground, Jordan and some smaller lines like Playing for Keeps. There’s a Workmens in LA, San Jose, Montebello, and Miami. They also run the ladies’ store Balance (which was across the street from Workmens on Melrose, but is gone now. I don’t know if there’s another one) and the sneaker spot Laced LV in Vegas.
Check them out on line or stop by.
Peath out.
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CHILDREN reppin at the Thread Show San Diego
Good mornin!
CHILDREN will be showing and selling at the Thread Show December 2. Anyone in the SD area should def make it down there. It’ll be at the Aerospace Museum in Balboa Park. There will be a ton of dope designers showing and selling their stuff.
And possibly… just POSSIBLY… CHILDREN will be releasing some of the new Spring ‘08 gear. HOT!
New streetwear blog
YO!
CHILDREN’s new website is up and we’re moving fsa (that’s full speed ahead). There’s a lot of big things happening with CHILDREN: trade shows, sample sales, new designs.
With the new site and updated blog we’ll be updating regularly with what we’re up to and what’s happening in the streetwear scene.
A-ITE?!
Holla.
P.E.S.C.G. the new website of the Promotion and Education of Streetwear Culture Guild and an absence of all-over prints
FINALLY! the new site is here. Tell everyone.
And I’m starting a new organization here at www.wearchildren.com. The P.E.S.C.G., the Promotion and Education of Streetwear Culture Guild. I’m the president, founder and only member. HA!
Check back for further updates on CHILDREN and other streetwear news.
p.s. no all-over prints
I need all your prayers that I get into AGENDA
CHILDREN is trying to get into Agenda, and they are filled up. Right now they’re dealing with the Fire Marshall to get more space for more booths in which case, I’m in.
Help me out people. I need positive vibes here.
