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The ‘ASICS Collective’ Collaborations Initiative

Jay Mijares
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The ‘ASICS Collective’ Collaborations Initiative

ASICS is pleased to announce the official launch of the ‘ASICS Collective’ collaborations initiative. A gathering of creatives and like-minded individuals who will elevate the ASICS brand through a series of collaborations through the remainder of 2021 and throughout 2022. The ‘ASICS Collective’ was built by current brand collaborator, Awake NY Founder and Creative Director, Angelo Baque.

While cultivating the ‘ASICS Collective’, Baque turned to some of his closest friends from a variety of creative industries. Baque purposefully selected individuals who bring a specific point of view to their work, and ultimately, to their ASICS sneakers.

The ‘ASICS Collective’ will consist of:

  • Angelo Baque
  • Jess Gonsalves
  • Renell Medrano
  • Spanto
  • Tremaine Emory

As part of the ‘ASICS Collective’, each inaugural member will release a personally designed sneaker. The releases began earlier this summer with the Angelo Baque x ASICS GEL-KAYANO® 14 “Rebirth of Cool,” Baque’s very first sneaker collaboration.

“This project is an opportunity for me to bring some of my closest friends together and challenge them to design something new, something outside of their general wheelhouse,” Baque said. “Tremaine, Spanto, Jess and Renell are all members of my creative community. They continuously push boundaries in their respective industries and serve as inspirations for me in my own life. I’m excited for everyone to see their ideas come to fruition.”

Continuing the momentum started by Baque’s GEL-KAYANO® 14, Emory will release his own sneaker, the Denim Tears x ASICS GEL-MC PLUS™ on Tuesday, September 28. Will be released in two colourways and will roll out globally following its initial exclusive release on DenimTears.com. For Australia, scheduled release date will be on the 15th of October.

For Spanto, Medrano and Gonsalves’ ASICS sneakers they will be released over the course of 2022. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other ASICS features, click HERE and for sneaker features, click HERE.

The Kickz Stand’s Hit List #40

Derrick Narciso
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The Kickz Stand’s Hit List #40

A watershed moment in my life as a collector happened in 2014 when I first moved to Australia. Finally, I lived in a city and amongst people with the same passion for kicks. It was then pretty timely that Asics celebrated the 25th anniversary of the GL3 in the next year. Hard as I tried to cop all of the 12 special releases, I unfortunately came up short each time. I’ve since been able to grab most of them for a steal as Asics slowly fades away from people’s awareness. However, the pair that eludes me is the RED AFEW KOIs. Almost traded for a pair of Vapormax Off Whites but took the cash instead. Hence the desire to cop the ORANGE KOIs as soon as I could. Had to pay resell to snag ’em but well worth the money. Anyone out there with a red in US 9 for a steal, HMU!!!

Huge fan of finding colour matched locations when out shooting sneakers. Often, when I see a bold wall, I’ll head home, grab the matching pairs, and shoot straight back. The concept behind capturing it off foot is simply because I view sneakers as pieces of art. Being able to present the shoe, its shape, it’s colour palette in the simplest of forms appeals greatly to me. Also helps me to use Instagram to create kind of an autobiographical catalogue of my collection. Inspired by John Cusack’s organisational methodology in High Fidelity.

—@woodforsneakers

Nike Dunks and Nike SB Dunks
@kickzfigz


Adidas ZX 8000 x @lego
‘Yellow Lego Color Pack’
@antjuwono


Asics Gel-Quantum 360
‘Australian Delegation’
@sckicks5


Diadora V7000 x @afewstore
‘Highly Addictive’
@arkiemman


Nike Air More Uptempos
‘Peace, Love, Swoosh’
‘White Varsity Red’
‘Midnight Navy’
@side_hustle_project


Nike Dunk Mid x @thesocialstatus
‘Free Lunch Chocolate Milk’
@Kicks_and_craze


Nike SB Dunk Low
‘Court Purple’
@malishoez1


Jordan 5 Retro
‘Moonlight’
@supeeeme


Nike Dunk Low
‘Georgetown’
Nike LD Waffle x @sacaiofficial x @clot
‘Net Orange Blaze’
@ako_barok


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mita sneakers x adidas Consortium EQT CSG 91

Moé Mijares
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mita sneakers x adidas Consortium EQT CSG 91

The EQT CSG 91 (a.k.a. Runner’s High) is the latest collaboration to drop from mita sneakers and adidas premium Consortium line. As the nickname suggests, the concept of these sneakers comes from the euphoria you feel from pushing your limits.

The design draws inspiration from the EQT advertisement series from the early 90’s. It was a low period for adidas, and this was when the company took advice from Peter Moore, the designer behind Air Jordan 1, to change the design process. Moore started the Equipment range, and described it as “everything that’s essential. Nothing that’s not.”

At the time, the adidas EQT series made three major developments in the running cushion, running support and running guidance. Using a mashup of these famous developments as a basis for the EQT CSG 91, these special edition sneakers have a look that tells a story and represents mita sneakers.

The sneakers feature the EQT series icon color ‘Sub Green’ and bold purple statements of different shades. The sneakers have been redesigned with a practical heel tab, and a new cork insole. As usual, the Consortium logo and the adidas EQT logo are on each tongue.
On the back of the heel, they have embroidered the adidas EQT logo and the mita sneakers logo in black.

The mita sneakers x adidas Consortium EQT CSG 91 sneakers are on sale now and is exclusively available from the mita sneakers store.

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For previous articles featuring mita sneakers, please click here. For more adidas Consortium articles, click here.

CARNIVAL x adidas Consortium Running Support 93

Jay Mijares
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CARNIVAL x adidas Consortium Running Support 93

The first ever adidas collaboration in Thailand, adidas Consortium teams up with CARNIVAL from Bangkok to deliver the ‘CARNIVAL x adidas Consortium EQT Running Support 93’. This collaboration is to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of adidas Equipment (EQT) under “Life Needs Equipment” project.

Established in 2010 in Bangkok, CARNIVAL was founded on the never-ending passion for wearing sneakers. It was inspired by the subculture during the 1990s – 2000s when hip-hop music and skateboards ran the world.

CARNIVAL‘s products combine those unique styles from that era with more fashionable elements by developing new patterns and designs. All CARNIVAL clothing are then specifically designed for those who enjoy matching sneakers to their outfits. So you’ll never get bored of seeing the CARNIVAL crew creating a fashion statement on a daily basis.

The CARNIVAL x adidas Consortium EQT Running Support 93 design plays on the longstanding Consortium mantra, ‘Respect is Mutual’ with the classic Thai greeting ‘Sawasdee’ at the heart of their design inspiration.

The Orchid, Thailand’s national flower provides the colour inspiration of this sneaker collaboration. Its soft and blending gradients of purple merges with a custom Orchid camouflage.

The CARNIVAL x adidas Consortium EQT Running Support 93 dropped on the 18th of September on www.carnivalbkk.com. Follow CARNIVAL on Facebook and Instagram. On your next trip to Thailand, make sure you check out CARNIVAL, click here for all their store locations.

Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For more articles on CARNIVAL, click here. For previous articles featuring adidas or adidas Consortium, click here.

atmos x adidas Consortium EQT Prototype

Moé Mijares
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atmos x adidas Consortium EQT Prototype

The first ever collaboration between atmos and adidas Consortium has finally happened in the shape of the new model “EQT Prototype atmos,” exclusive to Japan.

For those who aren’t familiar, adidas Consortium is adidas‘ top-of-the-line segment that expresses new ideas and silhouettes, mostly through collaborations and special projects. Their products are only available at limited stores around the world. For us Aussies, you’ll only find three stores nationwide. Their partner store here is Highs and Lows, all located in Western Australia.

Now, back to EQT Prototype atmos. The concept for these sneakers is race photography and sense of speed. The adidas Equipment logo on the side of the shoe has a motion blur effect to make it seem as if it were moving at high speed. These sneakers have a beautiful design with a translucent overlay, tasteful camouflage in yellow and grey, and bold black segments. When you walk, the bright splash of yellow on the sole shows, like a flash of electricity.

Both the brands’ logos are on the heels, in solid black. But the three stripes of adidas are bright yellow, complimenting the camo. As for the adidas Consortium and adidas logos, you’ll find them on the tongues.

This will be a rare model which you can only get at atmos. A few lucky purchasers will even get a book about the history of EQT via lottery.

The EQT Prototype from atmos and adidas Consortium will go on sale at the atmos Shinjuku store and A.T.A.D from Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For more articles on atmos, click here. For previous articles featuring adidas Consortium, click here.

Nintendo Direct 23.09.21 Event

Paul Nocom
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Nintendo Direct 23.09.21 Event

Big announcement from Nintendo from their recent Nintendo Direct 23.09.21 event. Filling a 40-minute presentation to keep us enticed and wanting more. What to expect for the rest of the year and through Summer 2022 from Nintendo.

One of the biggest announcements wasn’t even a game, as Shigeru Miyamoto himself revealed the cast for the upcoming Mario movie. Cast announcements include Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser and Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong. What can we expect? Looking forward in seeing more information as production begins and possible leaks of the story. So stay tuned!

KIRBY AND THE FORGOTTEN LAND

A trailer of the new Kirby game hitting the Nintendo Switch what can we expect? Kirby marching off to new adventures, new levels to explore and bosses to defeat.

SPLATOON 3

A solid Splatoon 3 game-play trailer to give us a glimpse into the new world to explore. Showing off new multiplayer powers plus a quick sneak into the campaign.

MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK

New massive expansion to Monster Hunter Rise which will include new monsters, locations, hunting actions, and quest ranks. It’s going to be a paid DLC, similar to the previous Iceborne expansion.

CHOCOBO GP

Chocobo GP will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive, and it launches in 2022. A fun loving take on a racer with your favourite characters of the Final Fantasy world. Full of power ups, various tracks and racers.

Keeping you in the loop with whats coming out to what we can expect to be a very full run home into the Christmas season.

Check back and see what other details emerge. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For other Nintendo or any Pop Culture features, click HERE.

Glenfiddich Grand Cru XXIII by Chase Shiel

Jay Mijares
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Glenfiddich Grand Cru XXIII by Chase Shiel

Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has collaborated with custom sneaker artist, Chase Shiel, to create a limited edition luxury sneaker inspired by Glenfiddich‘s newest expression, Grand Cru XXIII – an exclusive whisky matured for 23 years and elegantly finished in rare French cuvée oak casks.

This unexpected creative partnership will see Shiel channel over a decade of experience and expertise in custom sneaker artistry to create a luxurious sneaker that redefines style and reimagines celebration, as does every bottle of Glenfiddich Grand Cru.

Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Ross Blainey said, “The pairing of sneakers with whisky is very contrary to traditional whisky imagery, and that’s exactly why we did it. Our partnership with Chase reflects Glenfiddich‘s desire to push boundaries in how people perceive and enjoy whisky. We’re launching more than just a boundary pushing whisky in Grand Cru, we’re connecting with a lifestyle.”

But the pairing of sneakers and whisky runs deeper than shared values for the award winning single malt. Demand for high end streetwear amongst the new luxury consumer is growing, driven by millennials who now make up more than half of the world’s luxury sales.

“There’s a lot of similarities between sneaker and whisky collecting, as they’re both functional pieces of artwork,” Blainey explains. “Unlike a painting or sculpture that is created for display, you have to decide on how you want to enjoy your sneaker or whisky. Do you showcase it to everyone and keep it forever, or do you use it every day to experience its core purpose but know that it will eventually run its course. That emotional decision forges a real connection to that piece, whatever you decide.”

With these notions in mind, as part of the collaboration, Glenfiddich and Chase Shiel will launch ‘Glenfiddich Grand Cru XXIII’, a one-of-a-kind whisky inspired sneaker. Only 23 pairs are on order, each pair representing a year that Grand Cru has spent in barrels aging. A limited number of the custom art pieces will be available to the public for purchase via Glenfiddich.com. The drop date will be announced @glenfiddichwhiskyau with 100% of proceeds from the sale donated to a charity close to Chase Shiel‘s heart.

Chase Shiel explained, “When I designed the custom sneaker I drew from the grandeur of the Glenfiddich Grand Cru XXIII. I focused on the senses of touch, sight and smell to reflect its luxurious nature. Through touch, the smooth and supple black nubuck against the aged diesel black leather. Through sight, we can see the perforated black leather with hints of gold shining through the toe box, collar and tongue, bronzed insoles and a gold embroidered explosion noting Grand Cru’s occasion of celebration. And finally, smell. By using only the best materials I can deliver that distinct aroma that only comes from high-quality leathers.”

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Kodama Apparel ‘Urban Nature’ Capsule Collection

Moé Mijares
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Kodama Apparel ‘Urban Nature’ Capsule Collection

Australian sustainable unisex streetwear label Kodama Apparel introduces its ‘Urban Nature’ Capsule Collection, a stunning range of Melbourne-made pieces, and crafted from locally milled organic cotton. 

Kodama Apparel‘s collection of on-trend essentials is not only uniquely fashionable, but also committed to slow fashion. They use only high quality, natural, and sustainable materials. 

Kodama Apparel is a Melbourne-based streetwear brand by Japanese-Australian fashion designer, Natsuko Kondo. In Japanese folklore, kodama (木霊, 木魂 or 木魅) are spirits that live in trees. It’s not hard to see why she chose this as the namesake for her brand. She aims to produce unique streetwear with an emphasis on the creation process. All her garments are sustainable, organic, or follow a zero-waste philosophy. 

“My hope is to change the way we think about fashion through promoting ethical and efficient resources. Kodama Apparel strives to create long-lasting garments that don’t cost the earth.” 

Kodama Apparel designed and crafted each Urban Nature piece in Melbourne with certified (Global Organic Textile Standard) organic cotton. Of course, milled in Australia.

The sustainable streetwear collection includes a selection of unisex overcoats, hoodies, t-shirts, and long-sleeve tees.  

Since their start in 2016, Kodama Apparel continues to gather broad industry support. A partnership with Emerge Fashion earlier this year saw the brand picked up by Myer. Check out the ‘Urban Nature’ Capsule Collection on Kodama Apparel | MYER. Or, shop their entire collection here.

You can also follow Kodama Apparel on Instagram here.

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And finally, to find out more about Kodama Apparel, check out our previous articles here.

KangaROOS Runaway ROOS 001 ‘Rainbow Trout’

Jay Mijares
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KangaROOS Runaway ROOS 001 ‘Rainbow Trout’

KangaROOS are at it again with another banger release from their ROOS UNITED project. KangaROOS worked with Selecta Bisso (@bisso97120) and Max Loewe (@max.loewe) and used the Runaway ROOS 001 silhouette as the base of the collaboration which was entitled the ‘Rainbow Trout’.

Story being the KangaROOS Runaway ROOS 001 ‘Rainbow Trout’

The rainbow trout is native to North America but was introduced to Europe in 1879. Since then, it can be found everywhere, and is one of the most fished species of trout.

Selecta Bisso and Max Loewe chose this fish to symbolise the notion of UNITY. Imagine the fish swimming upstream, in the same direction with the same goal. We too, should be like this, working together without borders, with a single aim to share our passion.

A distinctive feature of the rainbow trout is the shiny, horizontal band of pink that stretches the length of its body. This collaboration takes that particular characteristic and colourway to create these unique sneakers.

The worldwide release of the ‘Rainbow Trout’ will be on the 25th of September 2021 and sizes available will be from EU36-47.

The KangaROOS Runaway ROOS 001 ‘Rainbow Trout’ will be available at 43einhald, Acribik, Afew, Alike, Alte Schule, Asphaltgold, Bijsmaak, Chmielna 20, Comix, Concrete, Eindelijk, Footshop, Gloryhole, Egotrips, Hanon, HHV, JumpNshoez, Lace Up, L’Óriginal, Mainsource, Outback, Overkill, Schrittmacher, SneakAvenue, Steffl 6th Floor / Street, Sneakerbaas, Sneakerstudio, Suppa, Titolo and on KangaROOS.

Make sure you be quick and grab yourself a pair as these ‘Rainbow Trout’ will definitely will sell out. Images are taken and edited by Max Loewe (@max.loewe) and Wann (@only_wann).

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Disney+ Day 2021

Kevin Smith
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Disney+ Day 2021

Disney has announced this morning at November 12th will be Disney+ Day to celebrate the launch of Disney+ 2 years ago. With this announcement, came some very exciting news from the studio giant as to what we can expect to see on the streaming service from November 12th.

So, what can we expect to see on the service on November 12th? The biggest one would be Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings that will start streaming on this date at no extra costs like the Premier Access. The question is will it come to Disney+ before then on Premier Access as discussed previously where the movie has a 45 day cinema exclusive time before heading to Disney+? I personally would love this as here in Sydney, Australia, we havent had the chance to see the movie yet due to the lockdowns around COVID-19

Jungle Cruise will also join the likes of Shang-Chi on the service at no additional cost however, you can stream Jungle Cruise now on the service on the Premier Access fee of $35.

A new Disney+ Original Movie will also debut Home Sweet Home Alone which is a reboot to the Christmas class Home Alone. While there hasnt been much around this movie, im sure Home Alone fans will be eager to see what’s in store for this reboot directed by Dan Mazer (Ali G Indahouse)

Disney+ are also releasing a handful of new shorts like Olaf Presents, a new The Simpsons short along with a special look into the future for both Star Wars & Marvel.

We will also get the 2nd season of The World According to Jeff Goldblum from National Geographic. The very first episode was something very close to what we enjoy here at The Kickz Stand, Sneakers!. So we are very much keen to see what Jeff Goldblum has in store for the 2nd season. The first 5 episodes will launch on Disney+ Day which the remaining episodes to come at a later date.

Disney Plus Day 2021

So mark November 12th in the calendar Disney fans, there is a ton of new content to come that will make Disney+ a bigger player in the streamingverse. Let us know what your keen on seeing?

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