New Balance 550 ‘Black/Black’
New Balance return this season with another iteration of its coveted 550 silhouette. The shoe was first introduced in 1989, created by the famous sneaker designer Steven Smith as part of the label’s basketball collection. This updated version is reimagined in a ‘triple black’ colourway. The sneaker’s uppers are crafted from supple leather detailed with breathable perforations at the mudguard, whilst it features a rubber outsole and is decorated with classic branding in the form of a ‘N’ at the side wall and basketball logo at the tongue.
The New Balance 550 ‘Black/Black’ launches online at HIP on 01/04/2022 via raffle.
adidas Originals “City Series” Moss Side
adidas Originals explores its rich archives to reinvent the classic 1979 TRX runner, first introduced in Japan. The new silhouette is transformed using eco-friendly materials and celebrates Manchester’s historic connection to the three stripes and terrace culture through referencing the inner city area of Moss Side.
The sneaker is clean-cut, adopting a vintage, terrace-focused aesthetic. It is accentuated with a serrated three stripes and gold foil font paying homage to Moss Side. Up to 50% of the shoe’s upper is made from recycled materials, with its mesh, lining and suede overlays all crafted from recycled polyester. Other key features include organic cotton laces and hemp sockliners, reinforcing adidas Originals’ commitment to sustainability. Part of the label’s acclaimed city series, the Moss Side arrives in an earthly dust green and sand colourway.
The adidas Originals ‘Moss Side’ is online now.
Nike Dunk Low Retro ‘Platinum Grey’
A firm favourite from 1980s Basketball history – Nike returns for 2022 with a plethora of colourways for the ever-popular Dunk silhouette in both high and low iterations. This Dunk Low features a premium leather upper with a clean, tonal two-toned colour blocked design throughout – all finished with a court focused rubber outsole and heritage inspired tongue.
The Nike Dunk Low ‘Platinum Grey’ launches at HIP on 01/04/2022 online via raffle.
Road Trip: Barbour White Label SS22
To showcase the latest Barbour White Label SS22 collection at HIP, we took to the roads to highlight the new offering on a long, winding road car journey through Yorkshire.
Inspired by recollections of British road trips from A to B in our youth, placing Barbour’s heritage inspired pieces in this nostalgic setting helps display the lines versatility and wide styling options each timeless silhouette gives, whilst keeping in mind the rich British history of Barbour.
Barbour White Label is a seasonal collection from Barbour that offers exclusive and premium silhouettes tailored specifically for the Japanese market. Also known as the Barbour Made for Japan collection, Barbour White Label is centred around the brand revisiting their rich archive, with over 125 years of history to draw from, reinterpreting this into a contemporary range. Find fresh takes on classic styles, using modern fabrics across their collection of minimalist constructed pieces built to stand the test of time.
The Barbour White Label SS22 Collection at HIP is online now.
