New Balance UK 35th Anniversary Pack
New Balance are celebrating the 35th anniversary of its UK factory, Flimby with a special edition ‘Flimby 35th Anniversary Pack’. In 1982 New Balance manufactured their first ever ‘Made in UK’ trainer and have been manufacturing footwear in Cumbria ever since. This rather classy collection consists of four ‘Made In UK’ trainers including its much loved 1500, the normcore 991, the vintagesque 770 and rarely used Epic Tr silhouette. All four trainers have been crafted using the finest materials available including premium nubuck and leather in a colour palette of light blue, navy, white and grey. The New Balance ‘Flimby 35th Anniversary Pack’ is launching online now.
The 1500 is one of New Balance’s most striking silhouettes; there’s quite a lot going on but the several overlays to the upper just works. Also for us, this colourway is probably one of the most wearable 1500’s to date.
Aside from the fact this is Larry David’s go-to shoe, what we love most is the fine detailing and overall retro aesthetic. You can’t get any more normcore than the 991.
The 770 is vintage in structure and shape but has been updated for the modern era. This almost fully tonal colourway looks great and we admire this shoe most for its’ sizeable ‘N’ logo embroidered to the side walls.
The Epic Tr silhouette has only been used a handful of times and is based on the “Epic” football boot New Balance used to create back in the day. If you’re after a slightly different, low-profile, white trainer then stop, you’ve found it.
visvim’s latest offering
visvim are perhaps Japan’s finest menswear label and their latest offering doesn’t let up one bit. They’ve come through with a stellar selection of new goods for the autum season including a few classic styles with seasonal updates. What we have been presented with is a fine selection of Japanese made clothing including their Albarcore Blanket Shirt that is built on a classic Oxford shirt only with a beautiful Americana twist via the elbow patches.
As we’ve come to expect from visvim their apparel is second to none with signature touches throughout their collection including their Motorcycle Club T-Shirt that has been cut from the finest 100% cotton and features a hand painted graphic detail to the front.
Like the sound of that? Explore new visvim arrivals here.
adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Tennis HU
The Stan Smith inspired Pharrell Williams adidas Originals Tennis HU returns in 4 new seasonal colourways. Two icons, adidas and Pharrell join forces once more with this signature style celebrating the hues of humanity. As you’d expect from Pharrell Williams, the design is unique and incorporates his vibrant style and these colourways are colourful to say the least.
Likewise from Adidas, the premium uppers are made using their innovative Primenit material making them light, breathable and ultra-comfortable, complete with a marble-look EVA midsole. The trainers are finished with a simply stunning, minimal lacing system, perforated 3-Stripes to the side, a reflective tongue tab and an ‘Equality’ logo heel patch with reflexology-inspired inserts.
The adidas Originals Pharrell Tennis HU is online now.
Neighborhood Blowback Incense Chamber
Motorcycle enthusiast Shinsuke Takizawa founded Tokyo based brand Neighborhood in 1994. From the beginning the brand has been producing pieces inspired by military apparel and workwear.
Paying tribute to the rebel and cult iconography, the latest Neighborhood Incense Chamber follows in the same suit. The ‘Uzi’ machine gun rests on a box base which transforms the submachine gun into a high-gloss, metallic painted porcelain incense chamber – available in both gold and silver. The ‘Uzi’ maintained its popularity with rebels during the infamous Mexican and Miami drug wars. Now, Neighborhood have taken reference from the Drug Lords to create their latest inspired incense chamber, that for many, can be seen as a piece of functional art.
Interested in the full range? Shop Neighborhood here.
