Next year, the design brand of TWEEQiM is set to release a special collaborative Dunk Low with Nike. As a run up to the Dunk release, Nike has produced a special 1 of 1 Dunk Low with a gold and silver upper. The sneakers will be on display at TWEEQiM’s upcoming 365moons show. The 365moons opening will take place at Munky King Melrose, August 23rd from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Fall 2007 Collection from Los Angeles based Crooks & Castles have started to hit stores. Always priding themselves on glorifying the villains, the pieces include a Cord Bomber ($159.99 USD), Octo Panel Track Jacket ($114.99 USD) and Kingham Short Sleeve Button-Up ($74.99 USD). Available now at Boundless NY.

Although Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore album, “The Cool” won’t hit record stores until sometime in late November, New Jersey sneaker spot Straight Laced hooked it up with Lupe Fiasco to produce this limited edition t-shirt commemorating the album. The t-shirt was released over the weekend.

The footwear brand, Greedy Genius, has been making noise in recent years with their bold colorways and eye catching designs. They have on numerous occasions worked with hi-end fashion boutique Barneys New Yorkon different projects. This sneaker will be the fourth sneaker they will be producing together. Made of premium croc leather, this “Crock Star” will also feature a white gel bottom and a star pattern throughout the shoe. These shoes will be exclusively available at Barneys New York starting the first week of September.

Boundless NY has just received the latest from The Hundreds. The 2007 collection includes a wide array of fun and witty graphics alongside a underlying theme, a style often associated with The Hundreds. Most t-shirts come in a wide range of colors. The tees are available at $28.99 USD.

MC Shan was without a doubt one of the biggest b-boys in his day. 1983 marked his breakthrough year with the Juice Crew All Stars. His classic hit “The Bridge” is the influence behind MC Shan’s Yo! MTV Raps Puma sneaker. One of the immediate things you’ll notice is the mis-matched colortones, staying true to Shan’s style of mixing sneakers. A gold embroidery of the Queensborough Bridge can be seen on the side. Puma has also brought back the track jacket and the bucket hat as seen by MC Shan on the cover of his 1987 album “Down by Law”. A red shirt with MC Shan striking a pose is also included.

Doug E. Fresh a.k.a. The Worlds Greatest Entertainer was considered one of the earliest beat-boxers and has been rocking crowds since the age of 13. His Yo! MTV Raps sneaker is based off of his hit track “All the Way to Heaven”. The song title can be seen on the sockliner alongside a gray and blue cloud upper. The left tongue says Doug while the right says Fresh. A t-shirt and a hoodie has also been created with the same motif.

One of the first MC’s to embrace the suave pimp aesthetic, Big Daddy Kane, will have his own Yo! MTV Raps Puma renditions which stays true to his style. The black upper includes a signature gold chain hanging off the side. Additional flash comes in the form of a patent leather formstripe and patent accents. Look for the matching black hoody and white gold chained t-shirt as well.

About Yo! MTV Raps x Puma
Nobody can forget last years highly anticipated Yo! MTV Raps x Puma Clydes. Now, once again, they’re back for a second run. Each pack featuring Doctor Dre & Ed Lover, MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane and Doug E. Fresh includes not only a pair of fresh sneakers based on the Clyde/Suede silhouette but also matching apparel such as t-shirts, track jackets/hoodies and accessories. The collection will release on September 15th so be on the look out for this to drop.

From 1988 to 1995, Doctor Dre (not to be confused with Dr. Dre) & Ed Lover were the hosts week in week out bringing hip-hop to the forefront of the hit show Yo! MTV Raps. Their personal sneaker for part 2 of the Yo! MTV Raps x Puma includes a white upper with extensive “Yo!” shout outs on the left and right of the shoe. Matching apparel will come in the form of a hoody and a t-shirt.

About Yo! MTV Raps x Puma
Nobody can forget last years highly anticipated Yo! MTV Raps x Puma Clydes. Now, once again, they’re back for a second run. Each pack featuring Doctor Dre & Ed Lover, MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane and Doug E. Fresh includes not only a pair of fresh sneakers based on the Clyde/Suede silhouette but also matching apparel such as t-shirts, track jackets/hoodies and accessories. The collection will release on September 15th so be on the look out for this to drop.

The Simpsons x Vans pack which consist of 14 different shoes will be releasing at Bodega on Saturday, July 14th at 11AM. The shoes are designed by 12 different artists including David Flores, Futura, Gary Panter, Geoff McFetridge, KAWS, Mr. Cartoon, Neckface, Sam Messer, Stash, Taka Hayashi, Todd James and Tony Munoz. They even come in a special box as well. Don’t miss out on these as they will be released in small quantities. 

Sole Bar is a new spot in LA where sneakerheads can chill and also be able to purchase everything from sneakers to artwork. The new store kicked off this Saturday with some limited edition Sole Bar shoes including collaborations with Nike, RBK, And 1, and K-Swiss. There will be more limited edition sneakers as time goes on. In addition, Sole Bar even has a laser machine where folks can bring their own sneaker there to be customized.

Sole Bar
Hollywood Blvd and the 101

For their first outside collaboration, Nike 6.0 enlisted All American Rejects front man, and co-founder of T. Bourne clothing, Tyson Ritter, to design a Mavrk Mid. The shoe features a black and baby blue colorway detailed with electric green, hot pink and sparkly laces. Ritter describes the shoes as “new wave,” “trashy”, and “candy pop.”

These Nike 6.0 Mavrk Mids are limited to 1000 pairs worldwide.

Here’s another upcoming look at some further collaborative sneakers created by artists Tony Munoz and Taka Hayashi. This pair of self-taught artists from the Vans’ group of talented designers each respectively chose Krusty the Clown and Itchy & Skratchy as the basis of their themes. Tony Munoz’s visions were realized on the Slip-on and SK8-Hi while Taka Hayashi went the route of the SK8-Hi.

Converse Japan are set to release an upcoming NY Pack. Each sneaker will bear some association with some local landmarks and institutions in and around New York City. The sneakers featured include NY Subway ST SB, Times Square ST SB, Columbia University Weapon, Brooklyn Beer Ox Weapon and a Harlem-inspired Graffiti Pro Leather 76.

In a run up to the upcoming cartoon movie featuring America’s most popular cartoon family The Simpsons, a select few 7-Eleven convenience stores around North America have been converted into fictional Kwik-E-Marts as seen in the Simpsons. No detail is left untouched as the store itself is transformed into a real-life version of the iconic Simpsons locale. Check all the pictures over at Supertouch as well as the list of transformed 7-Eleven’s after the jump.

• Burbank, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Lake Buena Vista, FL/Orlando, FL
• Las Vegas, NV/Henderson, NV
• Los Angeles, CA
• New York City, NY
• San Francisco, CA/Mountain View, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Vancouver, BC/Coquitlam, BC
• Washington, DC/Bladensburg, MD

Located in Tokyo’s Shibuya area, the shop Grand Gallery specializes in both music and music-inspired t-shirts. Their latest line of t-shirts features retro designs of concert tour t-shirts released in the past from some of the biggest acts in music. Some of the bands featured include the Rolling Stones (197, Grateful Dead (198, Beastie Boys (1986), Pink Floyd (1970), Steel Pulse (1980’s), Joan Jett (1982), Led Zeppelin (1977), The Beatles (1970’s), Japan (1980) and De La Soul (1990). They are currently available in the music section of the Honeyee Store.

Here’s a look at an upcoming collaboration between Italian athletic shoe makers Fila and hip-hop group Wu-Tang on the Fila Classic. Although may argue Fila has seen better days, recent collaborations with Supreme and now Wu-Tang have certainly raised their profile. The sneakers feature one of the most recognizable symbols in Hip-Hop, the Wu-Tang “W” on the heel with the inscription Cream above. The sneakers priced at $120 USD will be available in black, white and cream colorways at select Fila dealers. Wu-Tang have been busy in their own regard as well with previous sneaker collaborations initiated with Alife and more recently Cipher. Wu-Tang also have an upcoming album with a release date to be announced this year titled 8 Diagrams.

99% is Shit is the latest project from Mark James, CardBoy, Hunting Lodge, etc. 99% is a 7.5″ vinyl figure, limited to 99 pieces, each signed, numbered and hand packed by the artist, available through Hunting Lodge and selected stores worldwide. The release will be followed with a series of limited T-shirts and prints.

We’ve seen teasers of sample MF Doom Dunks since last September, with pics of the real deal surfacing a month ago. Doubts over whether it was legit or just a custom can be put to bed, with the MF Doom SB Premium Dunk Hi going onsale in Japan this weekend. Ostrich toe, 3M trim, gold lace jewels plus a translucent sole.

Australian label For the Homies has devoloped a loyal local following on the strength of their hand crafted high-end cut ‘n sew, plus their irreverent take on hip-hop iconography. Yes Diggity have taken delivery of their latest prints, including this NBA Jam ‘big head’ style NWA tribute. Hit the Yes Diggity link above for more.

Secret Wars is basically Fight Club for artists. Presented by Monorex, it’s a series of live art battles where artists go head-to-head to fill up a white wall with nothing but skill & black markers. The second series kicked off last night in east London with Zadok, Alfa, Wen and Remi/Rough competing, the incredible Reeps 1 beatboxing (check this) and Nash Money & yours truly judging. If you’re in London on the 28th July then head down to the second round at Juno bar in Shoreditch… paint will spill.

Atmos has just revealed what’s in store from New Balance Japan for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2007 season. The return of the M574V provides you with that old school grade 3 look with the use of Velcro straps as opposed to conventional laces. The M574J models available in black and white feature dice motifs with dimpled “N” logo’s similar to that of a dice. Rounding out the releases are the staple 1500 and the fabric pack A02’s.

Slated to release this fall are two new designs that really requires no introduction, the Converse All Star Hi. For many years, this iconic sneaker has lasted generation upon generation. Among the latest designs include an all-over $1 Dollar print as well as an all-over print feature different colored dinosaurs.

A few days ago we brought light to an upcoming collaboration between the iconic American cartoon series, The Simpsons and another well-known sneaker brand, Vans. As the July 14th release date of these sneakers nears, Mr. Cartoon’s own take on the Simpsons has been revealed. With Mr. Cartoon’s sneak peek just the tip of the iceberg, the next few weeks will surely yield some awesome previews with the likes Futura, Gary Panter, Geoff McFetridge, Kaws, Mister Cartoon, Sam Messer, Neck Face, Dave Flores, Taka Hayashi, Todd James, and Tony Munoz at the creative helm.

Here’s a look at the adidas Century Snake skin. These two colorways feature contrasting white and black uppers with snakeskin accents on the side panel and heel tab. The black model is a bit more eye catching due to a better contrast between the snakeskin and the black upper. Also featured is a recently released Superstar Swarovski. The predominately black sneaker is encrusted all along the side panel. Only the heel tab, 3 stripes and shell-toe are unscathed from the Swaroski crystal treatment.

Fans of old school boomboxes, turntables and mics will be feeling these latest offerings from adidas. The Hip-Hop pack features a black vulcanized Stan Smith and white vulcanized Superskate slip-on. The uppers feature an allover print of the aforementioned symbols synonymous with the glory days of Hip Hop. The traditional adidas trefoil is given the graffiti treatment as well.