With the ZX Flux as one of the modern models behind Adidas’ recent surge of success among sportswear and sneaker enthusiasts alike, the brand introduces a new colorway that pays an indirect homage to the original Superstar shelltoe. With the soles and uppers made entirely of white perforated material that allow for breathable, lightweight wearability, […]
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Shop the Yeezy Season 1 collection at FRUITION Las Vegas
Next level fashion destination, FRUITION, has housed some of the most coveted brands in their Las Vegas store, drawing hip-hop celebrities to its doors and thus gaining fashion credibility in the streetwear community. This week, the store announced they will be an exclusive retailer for Kanye West’s recent clothing collaboration with adidas. We’ve all seen the […]
Read moreDoin it Over: Coachella 2015
Your favorite summer day party is gearing up for it’s 2015 season but first it’s making a pit stop in the dessert. The Do-Over and Ace Hotel is set for Dessert Vibes 2015, so in between your favorite sets at Coachella come sip and dip at one of these events below. Don’t forget to follow […]
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BAPE x UNDEFEATED x adidas Originals Superstar 80s Pack
Two of streetwear’s most iconic brands have tag-teamed with an icon of another beast to drop what’s probably going to become an instant holy grail to shoeheads alike. BAPE and UNDEFEATED have teamed up with adidas to drop the Originals Superstar 80s pack, using a blend of premium leather, staple BAPE camo and gold embossed […]
Read morePeep This: Alyson Stoner presents – A Missy Elliot Tribute
Oh the nostalgia at Superbowl XLIX, when the seemingly ageless Missy Elliot graced the stage at the halftime show. The whole spectacle definitely brought me back to the days I use to be obsessed with MTV’s “Making The Video”; especially the ones that featured Missy. The creativity and overwhelmingly pleasing visuals with the right use of a […]
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2014’s Best: The Brands that Broke Your Bank
While we continue the “anti-trend” trend comprised of wearable normcore basics and athletic wear, colourways of black/white/grey, textures, and technology-influenced ideas — as a farewell to the Year of the Horse, we’ve put on our Timbs and hunted and gathered far and wide for the best brands from the last 365 days for you.
Read morePusha T Links Up With Adidas For EQT Running Guidance 93 Collaboration
“Yeuch!” was precisely what I said out loud upon first sight of the EQT Running 93 “King Push”. Which isn’t to say that it was a cry of disapproval, because as the photo above clearly shows, these joints easily deserve Pusha T’s infamous ad-lib in approving fashion. I mean, screwface aside, every flattering adjective that […]
Read moreThe adidas ZXFlux Experience Comes to Los Angeles
West Coast! Don’t let jealousy run your weekend, the good folks at adidas are bringing the ZXFLux Experience to LA this Saturday. Sure, NYC got the first taste, but we know LA got pride in our shoe game. Brave the streets of #DTLA, find a good parking spot and get there early. Here’s some incentives: […]
Read moreRECAP: Adidas x Cashmere Agency – “Respect The West” Party
West Coast, Best Coast, Westside Wednesday – whatever you want to call it, this past Wednesday night was dedicated to the golden left side of this here United States and we thinks that Adidas did our fair state right. With a bill of modern hip hop’s choice west-siders, open bar, and a choice crowd, Adidas […]
Read moreYeezy Jumps Ship to Adidas
Amidst the swirl of controversy Kanye West has recently stirred up in terms of the remarks he’s been airing out about his displeasure with Nike – namely, him not receiving royalties from the Air Yeezy 2 sales and on a future project – comes the breaking news that he will instead be jumping ship to […]
Read moreThe Decades of Hip Hop Fashion – The 80’s & Early 90’s
When your friend tells you that the party tonight is going to be 80’s themed, you immediately think to bring out your neon shorts and windbreakers, your leotards, your leg warmers, and that side pony-tail or sweat band…or both. However, how can we begin to neglect the fashion that started from track suits to African […]
Read moreNYFW Brings Out the New New of a Classic
Allow myself to re-introduce myself, my name is – Stan Smith. Yup, the classic sneaker is on a come-back tour of sorts, making an appearance since its last iteration back in 2011. This time around, the shoe will feature a limited run for New York Fashion Week. Of course, we all know that the word […]
Read moreIN MOTION: adidas by Rick Owens Spring 2014 Collection
You ever seen or known someone, say at work or school, that doesn’t strike you initially as attractive or even remotely double-tap-the-screen-worthy? Matter fact, they kinda fugly at first glance. But once you’re around them, front and center, live and direct, for a longer period of time, you get to see them in different […]
Read moreMo Betta Bleu: An Interview With Tasha Bleu
It’s been said that too much of one thing can be a bad thing, though in the case of photographer and multimedia wiz, Tasha Bleu, the fact that she seems to always have plenty of work to do only drives her to do more and also get better while doing so. Between shooting for international, […]
Read moreTis the Season for a Hip Hop Christmas
With the holidays coming just around the corner, we’ve got your dose of hip hop to go with your festive spirit starting with a few mixtapes from our friends and more. DJA_ron and Gabby V dropped their #babyitscoldoutside mixtape on behalf of Rosewood Radio. This tape has some perfectly mixed holiday R&B songs from your favorite […]
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THE 5TH ELEMENT MAGAZINE 