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New Brand: OrSlow

Despite only being around for 16 years, OrSlow draws on centuries’ worth of Japanese craftsmanship whilst combining age-old techniques of manufacturing with modern fabrics and vintage styles. What Ichiro Nakatsu’s label does is special and a rare sight in today’s fast-paced industry where emphasis is placed upon a ruthless calendar that brands are pressured to adhere to.
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New Brand: Baracuta

»The Harrington jacket – the classic among the classics. Everyone knows it, even if not everyone knows the exact name. Or the name of the manufacturer. Next to fish & chips and monarchy, Baracuta’s G9 jacket is definitely one of England’s most important cultural outpourings.« Sebastian Nicu takes a look at this iconic menswear staple, accompanied by our little roundup of famous people wearing G9s.
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Patagonia: From Past to Present

Patagonia’s »We The Power« campaign is another testament to their longstanding commitment to the environment that dates back to the early 1970s. Through a series of calculated and conscious decisions that not only underpin their design process but also influences their vocality on social and environmental issues, Patagonia has rightfully earned the respect of consumers and industry folk alike. Through the products they make and the principles they stand for, Patagonia is wholeheartedly devoted to making the world a better place.
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Harmony Paris

Harmony is a sophisticated vibe dreamed up by somebody who grew up on streetwear and never decided to follow a given path but followed his own vision. With the attitude of Lady Di in a letterman jacket, sports heroes like David Beckham, James Gandolfini flipping the bird at some paparazzo or Jude Law in »The Talented Mr. Ripley«
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PUMA x Black Fives

PUMA presents a tribute collection honoring the Black Fives, the first all-black basketball teams of the U.S. A gathering of talent whose rights to compete in sports were taken from them and who took matters into their own hands by forming a league that birthed some of the greatest talents of a sport beloved around the globe.
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Puma x Maison Kitsuné

Sportswear giant and household name PUMA once again teams up with Maison Kitsuné, the multi-faceted Paris-meets-Tokyo-brand that has been bringing together fashion, music and culture for many years now. For SS21, the collaborative collection is an epitome of elegant sportswear and Japan-inspired footwear aesthetics.
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New Brand: Autry

Autry is not a new born star in sneaker heaven. We’re taking a closer look at the origin of the brand as well as their current SS ‘21 collection. The signature model Medalist is a real everyday shoe, in the truest sense of the word because it convinces with clean design and comfort. Ernie Beckmann delivers a proper introduction to the latest addition to our footwear brand range.
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adidas Forum 84 Low – The Triumphant Return of an Icon

»A lot can be screwed up when re-launching a sneaker, especially when the model is quite old. But sometimes it does work out, as adidas has proved with the latest adidas Rivalry and again impressively with this 2021 retro version of the adidas Forum 84.« Ernie Beckmann, our go-to historian on sneaker culture, takes a very close look at the Forum 84 retro and offers educational insights on the shoe’s history
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