Holmes & Co. Outfitters, a lifestyle line and boutique focused around skateboarding, ping pong, dogs, and an over all appreciation for the outdoors, will be hosting a grand opening barbecue on March 27th.
Stationed in Jersey City, Holmes & Co. Outfitters prides itself on reverting to the old way men’s retail stores were ran, only opening for the public on the weekends. Stock with plenty of vintage (Polo, Woolrich, Filson, Pendelton, Army issue) as well as some other collections (Stussy Deluxe, HUF, Supreme, Ransom, UNDFTD), they’re definitely worth a look.

Converse announced the sak for Converse collection is now in stores. Truly works of art, these crafted masterpieces are produced in collaboration as a part of the Converse First String program, the brand’s most premium tier and only 64 pairs in each style will be available worldwide.

The shoes feature beautiful, supple leathers –all hand-stitched from upper and rand to insole. Hiruma gives each shoe leather soles that echo finely made dress shoes, yet with ink printed logos and trademark detail that give them a playful, comfortable feeling. Each shoe comes in natural shades of tan, off-white and black leather with hand cut logos and detailing for the shoes uppers. The attention to detail includes elegant hand-stitched leather rands and toe bumpers and charming touches such as a hand-cut star cut out gracing the ends of each shoe’s leather laces.

The sak for Converse collection includes the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe available in black or off-white high-top versions (pictured); the Jack Purcell in an off-white oxford version and the One Star 1974 in a black oxford version available for Fall. A Star Tech high top shoe will be available later in the year. The Chuck Taylor All Star are now available at select global retailers. Shoes will retail for $600 - $700 and will be available in men’s sizing 7 – 11 and are sold at two U.S. locations: Concepts and Opening Ceremony

Check this video of Donnis performing “GONE” live with some help from Travis Barker and A Trak at the Fool’s Gold Texas Takeover during SXSW sponsored by Pro Keds.

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Back in January we let you know EA Sports announced the arcade classic NBA Jam will be hitting the wii system this year. They just released this trailer showcasing how the game plays on the wii system. We can’t wait for this one to hit the shelves. Boom Shakalaka!

To celebrate this year’s 50th Anniversary, Dr. Martens has partnered with 10 cutting edge bands who have each covered a cult classic. In anticipation of the April 1st launch, they just released this sneak peek video.

Tune in to drmartens.com starting April 1st for downloads of full tracks, music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and documentary webisodes with more releases to come throughout the year.

Nathan Sawaya is making his debut as an LEGO artist at the Agora Gallery in New York City. Compiling each LEGO block, brick by brick he showcases the limitless possibilities of the imaganition and the blocks of Lego. The exhibition will run through a limited time starting today, March 23rd until April 13th.

Be sure to also attend the opening reception on March 25th this Thursday. Take a close look at the flicks for a glimpse of the life-sized sculptures of LEGO bricks that will be showcased in the gallery.

Agora Gallery
530 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.226.4151

Hypebeast.tv documents a day in the life of the Mighty Healthy crew in their latest spot. Having recently dabbled in a pop-up shop experience at the Reed Space Annex, they follow co-founders Ray Mate and Denis Iderman through the streets of New York. From chopping it up in-store to hanging out in the offices and going on-set with director Rik Cordero.

Expected to be an April release artist Todd Bratrud has collabed with Nike SB for the “Hi Skunk’s”. The pair features a moss green and purple color way on an all suede exterior followed by the iconic “Dubbed Skunk” on the insole. Peep the pics for a first look at the pair.

UNDRCRWNs 1st delivery of their spring 2010 “It’s Always Showtime” collection is hitting stores this week. The line draws inspiration from Cali-centric flavor, music and sports culture of the early 90s and pay’s respect to the OG’s, the innovators and the unexpected champions.

The spring lookbook showcases a range of styles that include Nylon Jackets, Organic Crew Neck Sweaters, T-Shirts and Hats. From the signature caricature tees to the retro-fitted sweaters- each piece combines humor, sport and style in a way that is uniquely UNDRCRWN.

Spring 2010’s “It’s Always Showtime” delivery is available in stores this week and at UNDRCRWN

Naked & Famous has just dropped the heaviest jeans ever created. 24oz of Japanese rope dyed indigo selvedge denim, with a 7mm thick leather patch. Plus, gold, silver and red line selvedge, which in Japan is called Selvedge of super excellence.

The 24oz jeans were made in the USA out of Japanese fabric of course. The fabric was so heavy that it kept breaking their machines. No wonder there were only 200 pairs made!