The result of an ongoing collaboration between Hiroshi Fujiwara, Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, and Nike CEO Mark Parker, the new Nike HTM Flyknit Collection ($TBA) uses knit fabrics to create lightweight sneakers with excellent fit and comfort. The HTM Racer will sport the colors of the US Track and Field team, while two versions of the HTM Trainer+ feature integrated tongues, a Lunarlon midsole for comfort, and black/silver or silver/gray/yellow colorways.
It's been a long time since Nike and Apple teamed up on the Nike+ fitness monitoring system, but unless you were simply walking or running, it couldn't tell you much about your sport-specific workouts. Nike+ Basketball & Training ($TBA) aims to change all of that. Pairing a new Nike+ Pressure Sensor in each shoe with apps dedicated to a specific experience, this new system can track a baller's every move during the game to let them know how high, hard, and quick they're going, or tell athletes how they're doing in their training, resulting in custom tailored workouts. Arriving this June in the Nike Hyperdunk+ and Lunar TR1+.
Yes, that's a helluva name, but this is a helluva timepiece. Inspired by the style of the first French empire, the Colette x March LA.B 1805 Imperial Phantom Pocket Watch (€1,300; roughly $1,700) sports an all-black design — including the case, face, and hands — an analog alarm, a desk stand, one of two chain clasp designs, and a stylish snake coil chain. [via]
Follow Linsanity around the country in this highlight-worthy combination.
Levi's Pullover Hoodie ($78). Levi's '50s Tee ($25). New Era NBA Hardwood Classics Snapback Cap ($30). Nike Blazer AC Sneakers ($50). Levi's Made In The USA Trucker Jacket ($198). Levi's 511 Sta-Prest Pants ($68). Jack Spade Waxed Canvas Duffle ($495).
This edition of Garb is sponsored by Levi's.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Pocket watches are more or less a novelty at this point, which makes the Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch ($170) all the more unusual. Sporting a relatively intricate yet easy-to-read dual time-zone face, the Rogue offers touch-based controls, an always-on display, date and time functionality, LED lighting, stainless steel case, an included chain, and a see-through cover that lets you easily keep track of the time without having to worry about accidental button pushes.
Add some Run-DMC style flair to your favorite pair of sneaks with these Speakeasy Lace Locks ($20). Made from high-quality lacquered wood, each set includes two locks in either light Maple or rich Walnut, and come with a variety of messages, most dedicated to New York, but some — such as the delightfully arrogant Swag — just because. You can also create your own (up to 8 characters each) for just five bucks more, like the ones Footaction sent us laced into a pair of Air Force 1's.
Who said denim shirts were only for the most casual of settings? These Ernest Alexander Denim Shirts ($140) will look great in any setting, thanks to the lack of a front pocket. They're made from lightweight Japanese woven raw denim, which means they will become worn, creased, and ever-so-soft the more you wear them. Other features include a button down collar, red contrast bottom buttonhole stitching, and a slim fit.
Customize your sneakers to match your game with the Air Jordan 2012 ($180-$225). Expanding on the modular system seen in the 2011 model, the Air Jordan 2012 offers up two interchangeable inner sleeves — one for maximum mobility, one for maximum protection — as well three interchangeable midsoles that offer a mix of Zoom and Air cushioning to match your needs. All of this goodness goes inside a stylish exterior, which includes Flywire technology and full-grain leather in the upper and a midfoot plate made from glass and carbon fiber for optimal support.
If you ever got a hand-me-down Rolex from someone who worked in a power plant or secret government research facility, you might have gotten your hands on an early Rolex Milgauss Watch ($7,500). Introduced in 1956 for the scientific community, the Milgauss is capable of withstanding magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss — or more than you'd ever wish to be exposed to. Corrosion-resistant 940L steel does the trick with the case, as does an amazing green sapphire cover.
It won't help you in a crash, but you should still strap on one of these Airbag Backpacks ($300). Made of exploded airbags along with truck tarps and old seat belts, the waterproof bag features compression straps to shrink or expand the main compartment, and has a buckle to keep rippling down to a minimum. It's also made from 99 percent recycled material, so you can feel a little better burning up those dinosaur bones. [via]
We're huge fans of brushed stainless steel. We're also huge fans of front pocket wallets. So it should come as no surprise that we're fans of the Human Republic Slim Money Clip Wallet ($50). Crafted from a single piece of brushed stainless steel, the Slim offers outer clips capable of securing up to two cards a piece, as well as an inner slot to hold whatever cash you might be carrying. A great choice for a night out or for everyday use.
They don't look quite like typical wing tips, but if it weren't for their colorful outsoles, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Unless, of course, you're wearing them. Designed to tackle the tough streets of NYC, the Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip ($250) weds Nike's ultra-lightweight Lunarlon cushioning system to a classic Cole Haan last with leather welt details and premium suede uppers to create a dress show for those who consider jeans, a button down, and a jacket to be way dressy. Other features include a wider forefoot, slimmer rounded toe, partial lining, and a micro-diamond tread texture on the bottom for maximum traction.