Adding to the collection

Finally, there is an additional colour way to the Ato cow hide boot made popular by the "Louis Vuitton Don" himself, Kanye West. This black, purple, and green combination features the classic Ato double velcro strap with a mix of patent and generic premium leather. Personally, I'm not blown away by the colour way like I was for the original 4 colours that were released (check out an earlier Ato Matsumoto post located on the right, under the music player); it's way too random. But, I guess that's the point. We can all agree this is a piece of footwear made for someone who enjoys and/or craves attention. To be released March'09; save up.

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Marc Jacobs gives us options for S/S2009

If you don't know who Marc Jacobs is by now, you should probably crawl back under the hole where you've apparently been living. The only reason I say that is because I know way too many people who tell me they've never heard of him or "his name sounds familiar but I can't remember". Honestly, shame on you. For those of you who don't, Google him.

Back to business; A key staple in everyone's wardrobe is a fresh pair of whites, in which we can all concur. But, having a pair of whites with a bit of character makes a bolder statement. That's where Mr. Jacobs comes into play. For Spring/Summer 2009, he gives us a wide variety of sneakers that makes the common man salivate profusely. What caught my eye were the neutral coloured sneakers and the white pairs with some flare.Above, we see the uber light grey high-tops with that embossed solid-coloured checker pattern alongside a pair consisting of a white zig-zag pattern with pops of silver, which adds the flare we want. Below, this dynamic pair is covered with illustrations and phrases which makes a statement, while still keeping that idea of having fresh white shoes. All in all, Jacobs has provided us with alternatives to the plain white sneaker for summer. P.S. Do not play in mud, get them dirty, and call THAT a statement - now they are just plain dirty.



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More coming shortly!

Hey readers,
So, my last final is Monday and then I'm...FREE! I've been uber busy with school and I have a bunch of sneaks that I've been just waiting to write about and show everyone who hasn't seen them yet. Monday the madness is over, but at the same time it begins ;)

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Calfskin footwear for Dior Homme F/W 2009

What more can we say about the brand who re-defined menswear...
Even though KVA put on a very bleak, dim and dark show for DHomme's F/W09 show, the clothes and sneakers acted as a brightly shining light. Everyone has and will continue to bitch about how KVA isn't Slimane and isn't the Dior Homme we all knew and loved. Well, of course he's not Slimane. The same goes for ANY other designer who takes the reigns of head designer or creative director of a label; the esthetic will change. Reading other blogs and comments around the net, not too many people are fond of KVA and what he's doing with Dior Homme. Personally, I'm a fan. Speaking of being a fan, let's dwell a little bit on the amazing sneakers and boots from the collection. Not a big surprise that they went with calfskin for both the high top sneaker and the boots.The patent trend, which is everywhere, is clearly carried through. The crossing between the patent and non-patent calfskin strips on the sneaker is brilliantly done with just the right amount of each. Attention must be paid to the two patent strips wrapped under the crepe sole = fantastic touch. I’m a sucker for patent, what can I say?… it just looks so damn luxy.



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Resurrected by Lanvin x Acne Jeans collaboration

It seems that I fell off the face of the planet and while doing so, forgot to leave a post reminding the readers. For that, I apologize. But, I managed to find my way back. How? Well a good oldd resurrected french label (Lanvin) helped me out as I was cleaning out "My Documents" I found a few photos of the amazing Lanvin silk-satin high-tops. So, I googled Lanvin to see what was new and exciting. Apparently falling off the face on the planet includes being completely oblivious that Lanvin and cult label Acne Jeans are collaborating for a denim line. Announced earlier this year in April, the line will hopefully (fingers crossed) be launched in 2009. I'm still diggin around to see whether or not the collab. will consist of a men's line; with the presence of the killer sneaks, I'm going to assume yes. How appropriate that they went with the shape of the uber successful Lanvin high-top (check previous posts, or search Lanvin) and the fabric is this blue-grey denim with a white rubber sole. The tills will be going insane for these ones.

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Ingelmo is a force to be reckoned with...

Mr. Ingelmo has topped him self from the other set of hightops he released seasons ago. These futuristic style high tops are putting this New Yorker on the map. Both mens and womens collections are absolutely impeccable and "bang for your buck". To cop, you're lookin at approx. $700US for the reg high tops, and another paycheque more the towering snake skin boots (I need them..like...I just do...) Oki-ni.com is releasing four colorways of the sneak this season. Nothing to say but "brilliant".


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8731's in action

How fresh are Tyler's silver Alessandro Dell'Acqua 8731 hightops from Japan? Too bad the pic isn't taken of the sneaks being worn, woulda been fresh. Oh well, next time ;)

If you own or have a pic of you rockin any of the featured sneaks on K.I.C.K.STEEZ, send them too lvdon8@gmail.com to have them posted!

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