Search results for: “All Star”
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How Illustrator Careaux Became a Successful Sneaker Designer
Caroll drew something Staple-related and then tagged me on it. I caught a glimpse of it and then checked all the other artwork. I had no idea who or what a “Careaux” was; but I thought, there’s something dope here. Something artistic. Something street. Something fresh. And something also very easily digestible, whether to a…
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The Best Sneaker of April 2018 Is…
Our readers voted for the best sneakers of April 2018 – and now the results are in. The two top spots go to some long-awaited models that finally released last month. And a couple of longstanding retros also ranked pretty high. Check out the Top 3 and all results below and let us know your…
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A Paris Perspective with Selma Sebbagh
Selma is not your average “Instagram girl”. In fact, she dislikes being labeled as such. She has a wide range of influences and when she’s not living out her confident and unique sense of style, she travels the world for inspiration on architecture, art and fashion – all documented on her well-frequented account. We went…
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The Amazing Sneaker Photography of ryustyler
A conversation with Michael a.k.a. ryustyler, a Taiwanese photographer, painter and artist whose prolific work is published under the #deliciouskicks hashtag. He created this set of images exclusively for our April 2018 issue of Sneakers Magazine. Michael, what triggered your interest in sneaker photography? The story starts with my grandpa, a former athlete who worked…
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A Look into Second Market Sneaker Statistics
The sneaker market has undergone a few drastic changes in the last few years. The arrival of Boost and Yeezy, the big Air Max comeback or OFF-WHITE going from strength to strength, just to name a few. Some of these trends are felt in the retail landscape, but the secondary market has its own twist…
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KangaROOS Presents a Second SS 2018 Drop
After a very strong start into the year with their first 2018 Spring / Summer delivery, KangaROOS now presents a freshness re-up. Yet again an assortment of vintage-inspired silhouettes enriches the KangaROOS 2018 line-up. Archive models like the ULTIMATE STAR OG and the RUNNER OG thrive on retro vibes. Whether it’s bright neon hits or…
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Is Nic Hayman the World’s Only Reebok Workout Collector?
Collector’s Choice – Under the Radar There are different approaches at cultivating a sneaker collection. One way is to just keep throwing money at the latest hype releases, watch random boxes pile up and collect e-kudos here and there. And another is going all the way against the grain by falling in love with a…
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Meet 68-Year Old Supreme Head Thomas from Germany
Thomas Helgert is a retired tax accountant. At age 68, he’s been on the hunt for streetwear for three decades. When his passion windsurfing took him around the world, he found out about brands like Stüssy, A Bathing Ape and – ultimately – Supreme. The latter became the love of his life – second only…
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SNIPES Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Reveals Exclusive Collaborations
SNIPES was originally founded in 1998 in Essen, Germany by Sven Voth and the very first physical store opened its doors in April that year so in 2018 it’s time to celebrate 20 years of street cultures stores. Fun facts: Did you know that Snipes started with their first retail space in Essen in 1998…
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The Art of Laro Lagosta
He has his own style and a unique sense of humor that enables us to look at our sneaker world in entirely new ways. Welcome to the strange world of Laro Vilas Boas aka Laro Lagosta from Portugal. Laro, you were first known for more violent pictures with lots of bones and blood. Now you’re…