Saturday August 11, 2018

Collabs We Love: New Era x Nautica

 

 
Like many a hot 80’s brand making a comeback, Nautica has partnered with New Era Cap for the New Era X Nautica Collections. This aquatic themed collaboration includes 3 unique capsules inspired by Nautica’s most popular jackets – the Hydro Race, Scuba, and Color Block.

Each collection features one-of-a-kind limited edition hats and visors created from deconstructed vintage Nautica jackets — including patches, zippers, and pockets and hardware. The approach is innovative and fun and the result a stylish selection of cool summer lids!

The New Era X Nautica Collections launch on August 2 and will be available at select Jimmy Jazz stores and jimmyjazz.com

 

Sunday April 15, 2018

Eye Candy: The Season’s Hottest New Shades

 

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In a wild assortment of eye-popping colors, this season’s new performance eyewear is not for just a pretty face. Aerodynamically designed for optimal vision, fit, and comfort, these 8 shades can handle the toughest conditions in which top athletes thrive – and with max style too!

 
LEFT COLUMN: SMITH ATTACK MAX $249. Offered in two sizes, the Attack and Attack Max shown above, these new performance rimless eye shields feature Smith’s ChromaPop performance lenses that reveal natural color, enhanced visual clarity, and greater definition – along with a second ChromaPop Contrast Rose flash lens for low light conditions. Perfect for cycling, and other speed sports, a magnet-based innovation enables fast lens swapping with a simple click. A lowered-brow offers increased ventilation, while the two-position adjustable nosepiece provides a perfect fit. The nosepiece and temples are comprised of Megol which reacts to perspiration by gently adhering to the skin for a comfortable, no slip fit at any velocity.

ROKA SR-1 CUSTOM SUNGLASSES $210. Pick your frame, temple and nose pad from a palette of rich glossy colors, and lens shade of your choice, to create your own unique custom design of the ultra performance SR-1 from Roka. Also available in 4 other rimless and full frame models, these sunglasses are designed and optimized for road cyclists and runners. They feature patented GEKO™ technology for superior grip; a locked-down fit courtesy of adjustable titanium core wires; and world class lenses by Carl Zeiss Vision with simple lens interchangeability. Weighing in at only 24g, the custom SR-1 delivers an uncompromising sport frame for racing and training in over 42,000 possible combinations! Read More

 

Thursday March 22, 2018

10 Tennies

 

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Though the snow may be falling, the calendar says it’s spring,

and you better have a pair of white tennies ready to go! From your favorite sport brand to the designer inspiration, here are 10 white sneakers

to run around in this spring!

 

LEFT COLUMN: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN OVERSIZED SNEAKER $575; SAINT LAURENT COURT CLASSIC $595; CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR WORDMARK LOW TOP $65; AXEL ARIGATO DUNK SUEDE TRIMMED LEATHER SNEAKERS $225; VETEMENTS LOGO PERFORATED LEATHER SNEAKERS $930

RIGHT COLUMN: GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND SUPERSTAR LEATHER SNEAKERS $495; GUCCI ACE BEE EMBROIDERED LEATHER TRAINERS $620; COMMON PROJECTS ORIGINAL ACHILLES LEATHER SNEAKERS $410; ADIDAS ORIGINALS COURT VANTAGE $75; PRO-KEDS ROYAL PLUS SUEDE SNEAKERS $85

 

Tuesday January 30, 2018

Super Fly Trainers

 

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Flyknit, Primeknit, EvoKnit… super stylish for everyday wear,

interwoven seamless technology insures these trainers perform as good as

they look, no matter the workout!

 
LEFT COLUMN: NIKE LUNAR EPIC LOW PLYKNIT now $109.97. From the company that brought you Flyknit, Nike has taken this seamless woven technology and integrated it into many of their best selling models. The LunarEpic is a lightweight cushioned running shoe — winner of Competitor Magazine’s 2017 Editor’s Choice award. It’s a favorite of your editor too, for its versatility as a distance running shoe that’s great for HIIT workouts as well. The Flyknit 2 improves on its predecessor with an updated slip-on design for a sock-like snug and supportive fit. Available in multiple colors for men and women. Running, Cross Training, HIIT workouts

MERRELL TRAIL GLOVE 4 KNIT $130. For men and women, this barefoot trail running and training shoe now features a 3D knit sock-like construction and 4-way stretch. Designed for support and agility on the trail and obstacle training, the dual directional flex-groove midsole offers stability on uneven terrain with durable anatomical grooves on outsole for superior grip and traction. Trail Running, Cross Training, Freerunning, Parkour Read More

 

Friday November 17, 2017

A Simpler Time

 

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While smart watches may be loaded with endless functions, the design and simplicity of a classic analog watch can’t be beat. These six field and military inspired timepieces won’t answer the phone, but they harken back to a day when all we needed to watch to do was to tell time us the time… and do it beautifully.

These six won’t break the bank either.

 

CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: TECHNE MERLIN 296 STAINLESS STEEL AND WEBBING WATCH $235. The Merlin 296 was inspired by military timepieces from World War II and based on a British Ministry of Defence design. Engineered with precise Japanese quartz movement and encased in stainless steel, it has luminous markers and oversized Arabic numerals for legibility. 

WERENBACH MODELL 5 $1500. Every Werenbach is made from real space-traveled rocket material. This dial was cut from the exterior cladding of the rocket engine, and in its original condition, so no two watches are the same. The Launch Sequencer scale shows the three stages en route to orbit, with time, altitude and rocket stages I, II and III displayed on the watch.

TIMEX + TODD SNYDER MILITARY WATCH $138. From the Timex collection by designer Todd Snyder, this classic time piece has been reinterpreted with a modern sophistication. Inspired by 1970s military watches, this fresh style features vintage dial artwork based on rare pieces from the Timex archive, updated with a contemporary case and strap detailing for a stylish look.
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Wednesday October 25, 2017

Ten Icons Reconstructed

 

NIKE BLAZER BY VIRGIL ABLOH

Seems like every fashion and style journal you read there is Virgil Abloh, the man behind hot fashion label, Off-White. Last month saw the limited release of his collection with Nike, “Ten Icons Reconstructed”, one of the most buzzed about sneaker collaborations to date. Originally only five styles were available to a lucky few Nike raffle winners, but a wide release date of all ten has now been set for November 9th at select stockists.

The collection is a reinterpretation of ten iconic Nike styles, both classic and newer silhouettes, divided into two themes. “REVEALING” includes the Air Jordan 1, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Air Presto, Nike Air VaporMax, and Nike Blazer Mid; and “GHOSTING” includes Converse Chuck Taylor, Nike Zoom Fly SP, Nike Air Force 1 Low, Nike React Hyperdunk 2017, and Nike Air Max 97.  The editors at Hypebeast, the definitive chronicler of sneaker drops and all things cool, created this sliding demo of the original vs. the new designs, which you can click to view HERE.

So be sure to mark your calendars, and check out this list today of where you can grab a pair of these much hyped about sneakers: The 10 Global Stockists. The competition will be fierce and you don’t want to miss the chance to own one of the ten. 

 

Tuesday September 26, 2017

Two For One

 

 

Twin sisters, Cristen Barker and Kimmy Hise, are better known as the ChinTwins. Former fashion models, this gorgeous yogi duo has an Instagram following that has swelled to over 70,000 since we last featured them in Twin Poses. Using their powerful platform as social media influencers, the sisters have paired with Senhoa on the Clarity Collection, a jewelry line created to provide safe employment to survivors of human trafficking in Cambodia.
 
Senhoa is a non-profit organization that provides assistance, education, training and opportunities to women and girls who are at risk or have survived human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Cambodia. Each artisan individually handcrafts every piece of jewelry and 100 percent of the sales goes towards funding early intervention initiatives. Senhoa’s mission is to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation through empowerment, advocacy, and prevention programs.
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Thursday September 7, 2017

Vans x Karl

 

 

There are too many sport x fashion mash-ups to report about on a regular basis, so you know that when we do it’s because it’s BIG… as big as Vans x KARL LAGERFELD! The iconic skate and sneaker brand Vans, meets its couture match in a capsule collection of 12 classic styles, reinterpreted by none other than the fashion house of Karl Lagerfeld.

The Vans x KARL LAGERFELD collection features both footwear and apparel rendered in Lagerfeld’s preferred palette of black and white, distinctive quilted leather, and of course that Chanel boucle — referencing the unmistakable Vans checkerboard design. The sneakers include six interpretations of Vans Classics, such as the SK8-Hi, Old Skool, and Classic Slip-On. Apparel offerings include a t-shirt and sweatshirt with the Vans x KARL LAGERFELD logo, along with a t-shirt featuring an image of Karl Lagerfeld wearing a checkerboard tie. Also included are a black and white bomber, a premium leather backpack with K-quilted stitching, and a cap with a checkerboard brim.

The Vans x KARL LAGERFELD is available today at select KARL LAGERFELD boutiques, select Vans stores, Vans.com, and KARL.com. Skate don’t walk to get your piece of mash-up history!

 

Monday February 13, 2017

X-Trainers: HIIT It With Style

 

 

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CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: ASICS FUZEX RUSH; NEW BALANCE VAZEE AGILITY V2; ADIDAS PURE BOOST X; UNDER ARMOUR CHARGED 2.0; NIKE FREE RN DISTANCE; PUMA FIERCE LOW LACE 

 
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), CrossFit, and Boot Camps have become some of the most popular workouts, providing maximal results in minimal time, and proven to offer continual calorie and fat burning benefits even after the workout is done. Based on the concept of interval training, periods of highly strenuous activity are alternated with easier recovery periods. The cardiovascular benefits are the heart rate is kept high as the body stays in motion, rotating exercises and targeting different muscle groups throughout the workout. 

Classes at favorite studios like Barry’s Bootcamp, Orange Theory and others we reviewed in the 31 Days of Fitness, combine treadmill and rowing intervals with explosive plyometric and power moves, multi-directional floorwork, and weight bearing exercises. They require the agility and support of a training shoe with the cushioning and traction of a running shoe.

Here are 6 versatile hybrids, for men and women, we think hit the mark for all your training needs — ready to take on any workout with style!

CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: ASICS FUZEX RUSH $100. For both men and women, the new fuzeX Rush is a lightweight and flexible performance running shoe. It features Asic’s fuzeGEL™ technology, providing responsive cushioning from heel to toe, for any type of impact, on a range of training and running surfaces.
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Saturday January 14, 2017

2 Runners, 5 Shoes

 
TWO RUNNERS: SARAH & CLAUDIA

 
Looking for a little motivation to get you out on the road? How about a new pair of running shoes! We asked Nike, Asics, Newton, Hoka, and Brooks to send us their top picks for a lightweight neutral trainer. Since different runners like different shoes, I invited Sarah Toland, co-author of Lindsay Vonn’s recently published book, Strong Is The New Beautiful, and a 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in the 5K and 10K, to road test these running shoes with me. She’s a tall and lanky gazelle of a runner, while I’m shorter and more compact in my running style  — what Sarah describes as “a recreational marathoner with zeal”. My goal is simply to get from point A to point B. Hers is to do it fast! Here are two different runners thoughts on five of the newest top trainers:

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NIKE LUNARGLIDE 8 $120

Nike says: The LunarGlide 8 offers breathable support and exceptionally soft cushioning to help you glide through your longest runs. Engineered mesh provides comfortable breathability while Flywire technology adapts to your foot for a secure fit. The soft, contoured Lunarlon midsole has precision-lasered cuts on the sides that collapse during footstrike to help you reach a smoother stride. A dynamic support platform adds comfortable, lightweight stability without weighing you down.

Sarah says: I loved how the Lunarglide fit my narrow foot and offered a great combination of a firm feel and well-cushioned ride. I wish it was a bit more springy and responsive, otherwise it might be my favorite out of all those we tested.  Read More

 
 

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