Here’s An Official Look at the Off-White x Nike Mercurial Vapor 360

Nike and Off-White’s Virgil Abloh are set to launch a brand new collaboration, this time on the football pitch.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 x Virgil Abloh will be released in extremely limited quantities on March 31, the same day PSG teen superstar Kylian Mbappé debuts the pair on the pitch.

In a recent statement by Nike, Virgil Abloh explains the design intent behind the striking shoe which appears in predominantly orange.

“For this Mercurial, I was interested in bridging the gap between foot and eye coordination,” says Abloh. “All the dots on the boot represent an optimal place to strike the ball.”

Visibly, blue dots appear on the part of the boot where most strikers would use to curl a shot. A smaller white dot is placed on the outer foot.

Of course, the boot does more than just inform its wearer on where he or she should hit the ball. In Abloh’s words, he hopes the design of the boot can serve as a message to its wearer’s opposition.

“Design is a powerful tool, as it communicates energy and a message, and it offers a unique capacity to make someone do a double take on-pitch — I feel like it would be intimidating to see this boot,” Abloh explained.

Off-White’s signature styling, including labels for “KNIT”, “LOGO” and “FAST AF” appear in various areas of the footwear.

On the medial side, the shoe also features the now iconic “Off-White for Nike” text box branding which has been a staple of the duo’s collaborations.

The boots will come in a custom box and shoe bag that share the same aesthetics as the striking cleats.

Nike Air Max 97 “South Beach” Drops in Singapore on March 31

Probably one of the best colourways on the Air Max 97 is about to drop in a couple of days, and the pair is landing on our shores too.

Dressed up in summer vibes from the late 80s and early 90s, the “South Beach” is the pinnacle of this generation’s obsession with all things retro, and in a very good way.

The pair combines white, pink and mint green hues in a way that’s reminiscent of Miami Vice and early 90s TV shows.

The Air Max 97 “South Beach” will be dropping on Nike.com on March 31, and it’ll also be available for Malaysian sneakerheads as well.

Update: The initial listing on Nike’s calendar was April 1. This has been pushed up to March 31.

Don’t miss out on this one!

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Air Jordan 11 Low “Easter” Drops in S’pore and M’sia on March 31

The Air Jordan 11 Low in White/Emerald Rise, or more commonly known as “Easter”, has been confirmed for a release in Singapore and Malaysia.

The drop will take place on Saturday (March 31), a day before Easter Sunday, the same release date as the rest of the world.

The upcoming pair, which could easily be mistaken for the “Concord”, comes in a white upper with emerald green patent leather overlays that appear black from certain angles. Iridescent outsoles at the bottom provide an icy finish to the shoe.

The pair will arrive in both Men’s and Kid’s sizing and will retail for S$249 (RM689) and S$179 (RM439) respectively.

To secure a pair, make sure you head over to Nike.com at 9am on March 31.

You Can Now Ballot For The Off-White x Nike VaporMax Flyknit on END Launches

A mere hours after getting a closer look at the upcoming Off-White x Nike VaporMax Flyknit, international retailer END Clothing has opened its ballot draw for the pair.

A slight variation from last year’s pair which had a white midfoot Swoosh, the 2018 version comes with a black Swoosh instead but retains many of the Off-White elements we’ve come to love.

As with every END Launches ballot, users will have to provide their payment details so that if you are successful in the draw, your purchase can be processed immediately. No transaction will be made if you are unsuccessful.

If you’re located in Singapore, the shoe will be priced at S$369 with an additional S$32 for delivery.

Alternatively, both DSM Singapore and Nike.com has confirmed that it will be releasing the shoes as well.

The draw closes on March 30, so be sure to register as soon as possible on END Launches.

 

The Superga x Highsnobiety 2750 Is Now Available In Singapore

Popular Italian sneaker label Superga has teamed up Highsnobiety on a collection of the former’s classic silhouette, the 2750.

Inspired by the label’s extensive design archives, the collection involves the reconstruction of the iconic sneaker with hairy suede and canvas on its upper.

A leather collar and inner soles alongside premium cotton lining give the shoe a luxe feel, accompanied by a subtle placing of Highsnobiety’s branding.

The pack consists of four colourways, namely the “Blue Royal”, “Peach Bud”, “Lion” and “Truffle”.

The first two come fully in hairy suede and will retail for S$179.90. The latter two come in a mixture of hairy suede and canvas on the tongue and toe, with a retail price of S$169.90.

The sneakers are now available in Singapore exclusively at Superga retail stores in Wheelock Place and Changi Airport (Terminal 1).

Nike VaporMax 97 “Silver Bullet” Drops in S’pore and M’sia on March 30

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Hybrids and reconstructions are part and parcel of Nike’s approach in paying homage to the past while keeping things fresh.

The latest combination which debuted earlier this year is the Air VaporMax 97, which as the name suggests combines the upper of an Air Max 97 with the sole unit of an Air VaporMax.

The upcoming colourway of the VaporMax 97 pays tribute to the Air Max 97’s OG release of the “Silver Bullet”, inspired by the bullet trains of Japan.

Similar to the original, the upcoming pair blends leather and mesh in silver and white, along with its contrasting red mini Swoosh.

The pair will be available on March 30 from Nike.com at 9am for S$299/RM849.

Here’s A Closer Look At The Upcoming Off-White x Nike VaporMax 2018

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The latest collaboration between Nike and Virgil Abloh’s Off-White comes in the form of a new VaporMax, tweaked slightly from the pair that was launched last year in “The Ten” collection.

The most distinct change from that pair can be found on the Swoosh, which comes in black this time featuring the same exposed stitching along its edges.

The pair is expected to drop on March 30 internationally and thanks to retailer Concepts, we now have a closer look at the pair before it releases.

The on-going partnership between Nike and Abloh doesn’t seem to be halting anytime soon, with massive interest surrounding their collaborative sneakers.

It also marks a significant time for Abloh, who has just been appointed the next artistic director for Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear division.

For a closer look at the pair, check it out below.

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Virgil Abloh Has Been Appointed As Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Men’s Wear Division

Virgil Abloh, the man behind the popular streetwear label Off-White, has been appointed as the next artistic director of men’s wear at Louis Vuitton.

Abloh, who rose to fame as the creative director and partner of Kanye West, will be taking the reigns from Kim Jones, who departed the French fashion house in January.

The news confirms rumours that were swirling in the fashion grapevines for months and serves as an indication of the growing prominence of and demand for street fashion in the world of luxury.

Following the announcement, Abloh posted an image of an LV trunk on his Instagram account, which immediately followed with messages of congratulations from his fans.

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It has been a monumental past couple of months for Abloh, whose collaboration with Nike last year easily taking top spot as the most sought-after sneaker collaboration of 2017.

Abloh’s first fashion show as LV’s men’s wear artistic director will take place in June during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.

Nike Tops World’s Most Valuable Apparel Brands of 2018 Ahead of H&M, Zara and adidas

Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, has just released its Top 50 list of the most valuable apparel brands in the world.

Nike has maintained its top spot despite experiencing “reduced popularity among teenagers” in the US market and a drop in brand value of 12%.

Nike’s main competitor adidas came in fourth behind H&M and Zara with an increase in brand value of 41%.

In the realm of luxury brands, Hermès overtook Louis Vuitton, jumping two spots from 7th to 5th from last year. Overall, a host of luxury brands including Hermès, LV, Gucci and Cartier experienced strong growth in brand value as more consumers in emerging markets buy into luxury goods.

Japan’s Uniqlo was the only Asian brand in the top 10, with Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook and China’s Anta taking up the 13th and 33rd spots respectively.

Here are the world’s top 10 most valuable apparel brands in the world this year (for a full look at the top 50, check out Brand Finance’s list

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Air Max 97 “Portugal Patchwork” Gets A Release Date

In a follow-up to last year’s CR7 Air Max 97 “Golden Patchwork”, Nike and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to release a new colourway of their collaborative sneaker this April.

Previewed back in January, the sneaker adds to the partnership between Ronaldo and the Swoosh after the footballer became the third athlete, after Michael Jordan and LeBron James, to sign a lifetime sponsorship deal with Nike.

Inspired by Ronaldo’s humble beginnings when his mother would sew up holes in his shoes to save money, the latest colourway pays homage to his home country of Portugal.

The shoe will take on a predominantly Red upper with oddly-placed stitching to give the pair its patched-up aesthetics. A golden Swoosh on its lateral side alongside CR7’s branding on the heel provide subtle contrast.

The Nike x CR7 Air Max 97 “Portugal Patchwork” arrives in store on April 24.

For a closer look, check it out below.