NIKE UNVEILS NIKE FLYKNIT AIR MAX AND AIR MAX 2014

Both of the new Air Max styles offer runners a lighter, more flexible and ultra-cushioned ride and are highlighted by a two-color faded airbag. Nike designers leveraged runner’s insights combined with data from the Nike Sports Research Lab to increase flexibility and decrease weight in the outsole. To further improve the design, the team incorporated unique flex grooves that encourage a smoother transition. Shaving even more weight, the designers took a cue from Nike’s heritage by using a redesigned Waffle outsole for better traction.

NIKE FLYKNIT AIR MAX

For the first time, Nike has paired innovative Nike Flyknit technology with the ultra-cushioned ride of Air Max. Nike Flyknit allows designers to precision-engineer areas of support and breathability into a virtually seamless upper, delivering a superior, lightweight fit. The Flyknit Air Max also integrates Flywire technology for additional support throughout the upper.

NIKE AIR MAX 2014

For those runners who prefer a more traditional fit, the new Air Max 2014 features a lightweight, engineered mesh upper. Designers paired the engineered mesh with a lightweight foam and seamless overlay that conforms to the shape of the foot and provides additional structure and support.

Starting November 18, 2013, runners will be able to customize the Nike Air Max 2014 – and its two-color faded airbag – on NIKEiD. The first of six inline colors of the Nike Air Max 2014 will be available in stores and at nike.com beginning December 5. The Nike Flyknit Air Max will be available beginning January 3, 2014.

The Nike Flyknit Air Max and Air Max 2014 are the latest introductions to the legendary Air Max franchise. The original Nike Air Max 1 was the first shoe to feature visible air and revolutionized the athletic footwear industry, reshaping the design landscape for performance running footwear. In the years following, Air Max shoes have become the epitome of running performance and style.

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COLE HAAN SILVER LUNARGRAND LONG WINGTIP "SILVERGRANDS"

Cole Haan's current campaign "Born in 1928" is anchored on 1970's space ace Capt. Jim Lovell. Born in 1928, Lovell was a top naval test pilot before being accepted into the space program. In 1970, he was in command of the Apollo 13 moon mission when an explosion damaged the spacecraft and crippled their oxygen supply. The crew's daring return to Earth riveted the world and was the basis for the blockbuster movie Apollo 13.

To celebrate Lovell's significance not just in space exploration but in pop culture, Cole Haan decided to design a special rendition of their ever popular LunarGrand shoe. Donning an all silver upper, the shoe will also be offered to 13 lucky individuals who will be selected by Cole Haan. They will receive a special 1-of-13 SilverGrand with their name etched on the heel. For more details on this visit Cole Haan's LunarGrand website.

As for us regular earth-dwellers, The SilverGrands will be available in select Cole Haan retailers and online. The Cole Haan Silver LunarGrand Wingtips retails at USD 268.00.

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NAS INVESTS IN SMARTPHONE JOB-SEARCH APP

Via LA Times: 

After a six-figure investment in the lifestyle publication “Mass Appeal,” the rapper has put money into a San Francisco company called Proven, which makes apps to help people apply to online job postings through their smartphones. Nas, who rose to fame with his smash 1994 album “Illmatic,” participated in the company’s $1-million seed funding round that was led by Andreessen Horowitz and closed this summer. “Jobs are a concern for the nation, and Proven is all about that, so I’m all about Proven,” Nas said in an interview. Nas was introduced to Proven through Menlo Park investment firm Andreessen Horowitz, which has invested $15 million in the Web company Rap Genius. The rapper is joining Proven as an advisor and will help promote its services.

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THE ADIDAS ORIGINALS COLLECTORS PROJECT

Five very different individuals from different countries, with completely different identities share a common denominator: their love for The Trefoil.

Adidas in a genius, highly engaging campaign, scoured the globe for 5 of the most dedicated and loyal Adidas Originals collectors. Almost every corner of the planet is represented: Germany's Sneakerqueen, New York's DJ Operator Emz, The UK's Robert Brooks, Tokyo's Mr. Magara, and Turkey's Ralf Tiittanen.

The lucky five were flown to the Adidas global HQ in Germany to immerse themselves in a "Willy Wonka" kind of experience. They were treated to insider info about history, design, manufacturing, swatch selection, and most exciting of all - archive diving.

Check out the video below on how they did with the project. Also, to know more about the Adidas Originals Collectors Project, visit their tumblr here.

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ALEXANDER WANG 2013 FALL/WINTER OBJECTS COLLECTION

Fashion phenom Alexander Wang unveils a rather interesting objects collection for Fall/Winter 2013. The collection consists of everyday useful things such as notebooks, slippers, lighters, key holders, to more unique products like playing cards, drink coasters, boxing gloves, and jump rope.

The design aethestic is pretty simple, but is very well executed. Black Stingray leather is evident in the entire line, with understated embellishments of gold.

The Alexander Wang 2013 Fall/Winter Objects line will be available at his first flagship store in Minami Aoyama district in Tokyo in very limited quantities.

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