Melbourne has been waiting for another big sneaker meet since the last Sneakercon in 2018 and Melbourne got what it asked for on February 16th. With over a thousand people in attendance the place was immersed with sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts.
Sneaker Bash 2019 Highlights
The isles were filled with different vendors and booths with similiar mindsets by getting their brands across to hungry consumers thirsting for their next big cop. The Secret Sneaker Store, had one of the biggest booths showcasing their massive range of sneakers on offer. The formidable brand Kokaine was able to yet again draw in a collosal waiting line for the brand’s crowd. and other booths providing their unique take on the sneaker and streetwear culture.
One unique aspect about Sneaker Bash compared to other sneaker events was that it had activities littered across the huge floor. From a huge inflatable obstacle course, to free throw basketball competitions and a Gallery with so much heat only 20 owners could provide. On lookers and by standers couldn’t help but stare in awe with the over $200,000 collection assembled at the Heat Gallery.
With the huge success from its first event, we only expect better things to come in the future.
Don’t forget to check out our upcoming IMTJS event in Adelaide March 9th. http://bit.ly/2T50sAw
Sneaker atelier BespokeIND are handcrafting exclusive Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Louis Vuitton’ custom pairs, offering a true blend of luxury and street.
The custom Dunks will be crafted using genuine leather from the Louis Vuitton Keepall bag. With this, the Melbourne sneaker artisans are rising to the challenge – bringing together two major fashion grails from the ground up, in true Sandy Bodecker style.
Fans of the highly coveted sneaker will not be disappointed, as its fat tongues, heel foam, and early 2000s cut will remain intact for the custom pair. The tongues and heels will be made with custom tags. Not only that, the wearer will be treated to a luxurious upper body made of the classic LV leather print. Each heel is given their own Keepall buckle, providing the cherry on top to its high-end makeover.
Sneaker Freaker is back with their annual swap meet. It will be on the 23rd March at the Globe Warehouse in Port Melbourne. Save the date now so you don’t miss out!
For more details head to their Facebook event page.
What a day it is for the Android users. As one myself, it was good to see what Samsung had in store for its next generation of smartphones. And boy did they deliver. Samsung, this morning, unveiled 4 new Galaxy phones in its 10th year.
We have the Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and the Galaxy S10 5G.
The Galaxy S10E starts as the baseline model for the new Galaxy lineup. It has a 5.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen that’s flat rather than curved, but sports an otherwise similar design, complete with a punch-hole selfie camera. There are two rather than three cameras on the back though, namely a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide one and a 12MP variable aperture one – so it lacks the 12MP telephoto lens of its siblings. The Samsung Galaxy S10e also comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a 3,100mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner that’s on the side rather than in the screen.
The Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung’s newest flagship has a lot of impressive specs, from its 6.1-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED curved screen, to its triple-lens rear camera, made up of a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens and a 12MP lens that can switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures. The Galaxy S10 also has a refreshed design, with a punch-hole in the screen for the 10MP front-facing camera. The world’s first ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is also built into the display, so bezels are kept to a minimum. The Galaxy S10 is powerful too of course, with a top-end chipset, 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while a 3,400mAh battery keeps it running.
Alongside the Galaxy S10, Samsung has also announced the larger Galaxy S10 Plus. This has a curved 6.4-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen, but the screen size isn’t the only difference. This phone also has a second camera on the front, with an 8MP snapper joining the 10MP one. Its battery is a lot bigger too, coming in at 4,100mAh, and you can get it with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The need to add in a second front-facing camera has led to a slightly different design, with more of a pill shaped cut-out in the screen, but otherwise the Galaxy S10 Plus has the same look and specs as the standard model.
This is the most premium of the Samsung Galaxy S10 models and, as you’ve probably guessed from the name, it supports 5G. That aside, other highlights of the Galaxy S10 5G include an enormous 6.7-inch screen, a 4,500mAh battery and four rear cameras, consisting of the same three as the main S10 range. On top of that there’s also a 3D depth-sensing camera, useful for augmented and virtual reality, as well as facial recognition.
Probably the biggest talking point to come out of this event was the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It kicked off the show and it’s likely to be the biggest takeaway most people had coming out of the event. Samsung’s folding smartphone is here, and it’s a beauty. Samsung’s foldable smartphone uses an innovative new hinge system to open and close like a book, seamlessly switching between the outer 4.6-inch screen and the inner 7.3-inch tablet-like screen.
But though the folding tech is impressive, the Galaxy Fold dazzles inside, too. It comes with an unnamed 7nm processor, an astounding 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of onboard storage. Two batteries mean a battery capacity of 4,380mAh, and you can be sure the huge screen will be a huge power draw. That huge display can be put to good use and you’ll be able to use three apps in the split-screen mode for the first time. There are three camera lenses on the back, joined by two on the front, and another single lens on the cover, too — making six lenses. The Samsung Galaxy Fold will come in LTE and 5G versions and it will launch on April 26.
Bata Heritage joins forces with Coca-Cola for their upcoming Spring/Summer 2019 collection, putting a fresh new spin on their legendary Bata Tennis and Hotshot styles.
Bata was founded in 1894 by Tomas Bata in the village of Zlin, what is now known as the Czech Republic. From the outset, Bata has placed considerable responsibility on themselves to ensure that they provide shoes that fulfill the needs of their communities. Over a century later, Bata still holds strong – boasting a diverse community all across the globe.
In celebration of its rich history, Bata Heritage launched in 2014 to showcase a vast archive of shoes that made a real impact to many customers. Fast forward to 2019, Bata Tennis and Hotshot bring their own stories to tell to a new generation of customers.
The reincarnation utilizes Coca-Cola’s distinctive and recognizable red and white hues throughout its designs, whilst drawing from their fundamental ethos of authenticity, community, and trust. With this, the new collection blends together staple silhouettes with contemporary materials alongside Coca-Cola’s illustrious logo, achieving a variety of fun looks that can easily integrate into your everyday look.
The Bata Tennis
The Bata Tennis shoe was first manufactured in 1936 in India for children to wear during their PE lessons. Since then, it continues to be Bata’s best-selling shoe.
For the SS19 collection, five new designs have been integrated into the classic shoe’s lineup.
Each shoes shares the same original Bata Tennis silhouette – a simple canvas body with minimal stitching as well as a white toe cap and sturdy sole. Designs for the shoe strongly utilizes Coca-Cola’s iconic logo and distinctive colour palette, ringing true to their commitment to authenticity.
The spelt-out logo can be seen used in a variety of sizes and patterns on the spectrum of new designs, from coloured dots on the front to smaller repeated stamping near the laces to one large print on the outer body. A strong focus is placed on the striking contrast made between the piping, lacing and canvas body.
The Hotshot
First introduced in 1972 as a basketball shoe, the Hotshot gained traction after Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was spotted wearing them on numerous occasions.
The newly revised Hotshot style will come in three variations.
The first iteration of the style comes with Coca-Cola’s iconic red piped around the shoe. A similar version showcases Coca-Cola’s tagline ‘It’s the real thing’ embossed in black on the side of the sole. Additionally, the third version is characterized by its light grey jersey material. This nicely contrasts with the white toe cap, sole and laces. The red piping and text add a nice splash of colour, leaving plenty of room for the shoe to make its own statement.
Next, the second style embraces a fun pattern that’s repeated all over the canvas body. Coca-Cola is shown spelt out in red in a variety of languages against a white canvas background, illustrating their diverse communities.
Finally, the third rendition features white Coca-Cola bottle caps against a red backdrop – the boldest variation within the Hotshot collection.
The Bata Heritage and Coca-Cola SS19 collection will be available online from the 15th of March 2019 on www.bataheritage.com.
Ego Expo, Australia’s largest street wear exhibition has once again opened its doors to Melbourne.
As soon as you enter the hall, the Miami nights vibe can be felt in its full effect.
Ego Expo 2019 Highlights
Turquoise and purple motif adorned the displays and the staff’s clothing. (Editor’s Note: we’re trying to track down those dope Ego Expo Jerseys)
Ego Expo highlighted a multitude of established streetwear brands of hot new up and coming independent designers. A live and vibrant runway provided the perfect platform to showcase their latest designs for the coming year.
70 hot streetwear brands that include Super Dry and Volley had their own pop-up booths. Attendees had the opportunity to directly purchase ready to wear clothing and gear from the brands. This also gave the guest an up close and personal experience with the brand managers and designers.
And while the focus was on the streetwear, punters were
treated to a multitude of activities.
Industry titans from established brands, independents and social media moguls were all too eager to drop knowledge and their secrets to the scene.
You could say there was something for everyone that came. From the indoor basketball half-courts sponsored by NPX, artworks, tattoo booths, live dance and rap performances from the hottest acts in Burn City, and down to the variety of food trucks available, everyone had a chance to truly enjoy this 2 day event.
Ego Expo was a huge success. We look forward to attending the next big event from Australia’s premier streetwear expo!
Don’t forget to check out our upcoming IMTJS event in Adelaide March 9th. http://bit.ly/2T50sAw
After taking a 6 year break from the scene and the lime light, one of The Kickz Stand‘s closest and good friend Tommy Le aka DJ Ace is back! DJ Ace returns with his 20th mixtape “Life After Dex”.
For all you millennials out there or just didn’t know who DJ Ace was, it’s story time. DJ Ace was one of the pioneers of the Sydney club scene and headlined many clubs not just in Australia also overseas.
His mixtapes spread like wildfire in Australia and also overseas. DJ Ace is known for his Spiderman and movie references on his mixtapes, with a twist thrown involving himself and his friends.
Head to www.mixcloud.com/djacemusic to check out all DJ Ace’s mixtapes including his latest one “Life After Dex”.
Another project idea finally made into a retail product for all of us to enjoy from young to old. A new set imagined by Andrew Clark, who has also been responsible for the previous LEGO Idea set Dr. Who (21304).
Together with LEGO they have jumped into a new franchise showing off yet another set turned into LEGO form for us enthusiasts to enjoy. Boasting 748 pieces, the Flintstones set includes your Minifigs: Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble and Betty Rubble. The Iconic car you often see in the ever popular show plus their family home.
Official release is March 1st 2019 but LEGO VIPs are able to purchase as of today. LEGO VIP is free to sign up enjoy some benefits. Retail Price – $99.99
Another 2 exciting sets are on the way. Check them out here @TheKickzStand
Autobots or Decepticons? The eternal battle between Good and Evil. Where does the War for Cybertron take us?
Netflix and Hasbro have recently announced an animated movie trilogy taking us through the Transformers: War Of Cybertron releasing in 2020.
Netflix and Hasbro have partnered with Rooster Teeth to bring War For Cybertron to Netflix members around the world in an all-new original series to launch in 2020 – complete with a new animation look and style that presents the Transformers like you’ve never seen them before.
Rooster Teeth will be producing the series while Polygon Pictures will be the main animation studio.
The trilogy will delve into plenty of origin storylines and will explore the ever expansive universe. Looking to the future and hopefully cementing the Transformers legacy is in the hands of FJ DeSanto the showrunner with several contributing writers, including GeorgeKrstic, GavinHignight, and BrandonEaston.
Hopefully this also means a future toy line so stay tuned.
This season the accessories are just as outrageous as the last and no doubt they will sell out. Amongst the accessories is a snorkel, band aids, directors chair, water gun, hot wheels model truck and a Pearl drum kit just to name a few.
There are a variety of bags being released. Ranging from duffle bags to fanny packs and loads of sizes in between. The bags will be released in a few colours including red, army green, black, pastel blue and camo.
The SS19 collection also has a load of jackets, tops, tees, hats and pants. Take a look through some of the accessories and lookbook below. Head over to the Supreme website to check out the rest.
