Saucony x Raised By Wolves AYA “Asphalt Jungle”
Athletic footwear specialists Saucony have joined with Canadian streetwear label Raised By Wolves for a new take on the AYA silhouette – originally a retro running shoe well known for its customisable fit and multiple lacing options.
The “Asphalt Jungle” AYA is outfitted in a steel grey upper with mesh, suede and leather overlays and accented with pops of red and orange on the tongue and sock-liner. Additional finer details include the special partially hidden stash pocket under the tongue, which draws heavily from ’90s skateboarding shoes which first incorporated intentional hidden stash pockets into footwear.
Multiple layered eyestays and toggle rope lacing system allow for a comfortable and adjustable fit, whilst branding is enhanced with a reflective Raised By Wolves hit on the heel. AYA which translates to “fly swiftly” is embroidered on the tongue whilst the classic Saucony mid-foot stripe features alongside the paint-speckled midsole.
The Saucony x Raised By Wolves AYA “Asphalt Jungle” will be launching at The Hip Store on 25/01/20 online at 08:00am.
New For SS20 – TAION
For the SS20 season we are excited to now be carrying Japanese inner down brand TAION as the UK exclusive stockist. TAION, which means body temperature in Japanese, focus on creating inner down wear from high quality materials designed with specifications that aim to be lighter, warmer and as easy to wear as possible in any cold environment. TAION products all include a fill of 90% mature waterfowl feather down and 10% 650 fill feather working in conjunction with the 100% water-repellent, high-density nylon outer.
Arriving in a wide variety of colourways and in both long sleeve and vest iterations, TAION also keeps travelling and functionality in mind with optimum packability for unexpected weather conditions. Each liner is a key versatile layer for the transitional months and easy to insert under a shell, over a cardigan, or simply over a long sleeve t-shirt.
TAION – New for SS20 and exclusive to The Hip Store in the UK. Online now.
Awake NY x Carhartt WIP
Following on from recent collaborative releases with Kappa and Timberland, Awake NY enter 2020 at a trailblazing speed working with Carhartt WIP on a capsule collection that focuses on classic workwear items in a new light.
Staple pieces from Carhartt WIP such as the Michigan Coat, American Script Sweatshirt, Pocket Tee and Watch Beanie have been re-worked by Awake NY in a new two toned colour scheme with co-branding throughout. The three unique colourway options in the collection include the classic Hamilton brown with blue, black with purple and bright blue with orange.
The Awake NY x Carhartt WIP collection is online now.
Clarks Originals x NEIGHBORHOOD Desert Trek And Wallabee Low
This January, Clarks Originals and cult Japanese label NEIGHBORHOOD present the latest footwear collection in their long-running partnership which spans over a decade of collaborations.
Choosing to focus on the Wallabee Low and Desert Trek, a geometric print is seen across both styles and finished off in NEIGHBORHOOD’s signature monochromatic tones. Keeping typical Janurary weather in mind, winter ready technical updates are included with Vibram soles on both styles and the addition of GORE-TEX uppers on the Wallabee Low.
The Clarks Originals x NEIGHBORHOOD Desert Trek And Wallabee Low will be launching at The Hip Store on 18/01/20 online at 08:00am and in Leeds and Nottingham from 09:00am and 9:30am.
