Mark McNairy and Pharrell‘s Bee Line for Billionaire Boys Club have teamed up with New Era for a trio of limited edition 59FIFTYs. Featuring 100% wool herringbone caps in both black and olive, the collection also includes a 50% cotton/50% nylon edition of the piece with MultiCam camouflage appearing throughout. Complete with embroidered branding at the front of the crown and retailing for $70 USD each, the entirety of the collaborative collection will be available over the weekend exclusively at BBC’s flagship New York storefront and the brand’s online store
Starter Launches Black Label Website
Anyone harboring a preference for antique sporting goods from the later portion of the 20th century should recognize Starter as the ‘rare candy’, as it were, of the market. The label, which experienced major success during the 1980s and ’90s from partnerships with virtually all of the major sports leagues, mysteriously receded moving forward into the 21st century. While their products garnered a certain cult following amongst collectors, the brand remained active, collaborating with various clothiers to produce limited, coveted runs of apparel. Starter recently launched its Black Label website, relieving many qualms about the availability of their products. Starter Black Label has launched in Europe for the time being, with a Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook and collection also in the works for the near future. For now, check out the wide variety of snapback hats, beanies, jackets, and other apparel on the Starter Black Label website.
Air Jordan 13 Retro Black/Varsity Red-White
Designed by Tinker Hatfield and originally released in 1998, the Black/Varsity Red-White colorway of the Air Jordan 13 has been tapped for a return this January. Inspired by the paw of a panther and an unknowing play on Michael Jordan’s “Black Cat” nickname, the retro edition of the sneaker features an upper of tumbled black leather, red nubuck and a padded black mesh overlay alongside a perforated tongue, a hidden lacing system and Zoom Air cushioning. Furthering the cat-like aesthetic, the kicks maintain their signature holographic jewel – meant to resemble the eye of a cat and housing both Jordan’s jersey number and iconic Jumpman logo. The 2013 retro of the Black/Varsity Red-White Air Jordan 13 is due to be available from Jordan Brand stockists on Saturday, January 12, for $170 USD
Beyoncé Covers GQ’s 2013 February “The 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century” Issue
In a move that upsets absolutely no one (except perhaps the newly post-pregnant), GQ chose none other than Beyoncé to grace the cover of their February 2013 issue. The star singer, who gave birth a little over a year ago, is at the top of GQ’s “The 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century,” a list which includes other names you’ve accidentally yelled at inopportune times, such as Kate Upton, Megan Fox, and Mila Kunis. Despite all the excitement, don’t forget to mark January 15 on the calendar, when GQ will release all of the photos from their cover shoot with Beyoncé on their website.
HYPETRAK TV: Pro Era x Stussy New York Event Recap
Referred by some as the Native Tongues for the new generation, New York boom bap collective Pro Eracertainly had an eventful 2012 marked by stellar releases from frontman Joey Bada$$ (1999) as well as a monumental group effort dubbed PEEP: The aPROcalypse. HYPETRAK TV recently caught up with Pro Era at the Stussy flagship store in New York City on December 21 to celebrate the release of several limited-edition T-shirts that features the P.E. roster on the back and a photograph of a select few members across the front. As a tragic sidenote, this was one of Pro Era’s most prominent members final public appearance as 19-year-old MC Capital Steez passed away only a few days later.
adidas Originals 2013 Spring/Summer SS2 Camo
adidas Original has yet again tweaked its signature SS2 (Superstar) model with a modern flare. The upper receives a supple adaptation, courteous of the obligatory camo print which provides a backdrop to the black three stripes, lace, and heel tab whilst the signature shell-toe and sole contrast in original white. The Spring/Summer SS2 Camo are available via Kinetics at ¥7,770 JPY (approximately $90 USD).
Torey Pudwill’s Plan B Teaser #1
Leading up to the forthcoming full-length Plan B flick, this first teaser has surfaced starring American skater Torey Pudwill. Keeping it short and sweet, Pudwill painlessly tailslides up a five-set to show us a brief taste of what the California-based crew has prepared. Further clips are set to be released in coming months featuring skaters from the Plan B roster, while a specific release date for the film continues to evade confirmation.
Vans Era 59 Black/Camo
The shift from 2012 to 2013 has brought with it one defined pattern that saw a huge rebirth last year: camouflage. The latest from Vans sees the Era 59 pairing the aforementioned pattern on the canvas tongue and heel along with a classic black colorway and white soles. The result is a street-reliable sneaker with dashes of flare. The Vans Era 59 Black/Camo can be purchased at DQM for $55 USD.
Futura x SSUR 2013 Spring/Summer Capsule Collection Preview
Two of New York’s heavyweights align this upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 season for a special Futura xSSUR capsule collection. Previewed at the ongoing Agenda Long Beach tradeshow, the collection will consist of a duo of black-and-white snapback caps as well as a range of T-shirts. The initial glimpse of the collection showcases Futura’s signature script font emblazoned across the front of two SSUR snapbacks. Stay tuned for further info on the release as spring/summer deliveries begin hitting.
Nike Air Trainer Huarache 94 – White/Lapis
Available now at various Nike accounts, the Nike Air Trainer Huarache 94 sports a laceless design, utilizing a cross-strap system for a more secure fit. The sneaker features a predominantly white look, which is accented by subtle additions of black and purple. To finish off the sneaker, Nike stuck with the vintage Huarache branding on the tongue, as well as Nike Air on the heel.
The white/lapis version is one of several variations set to drop in the new year, so keep your eyes open.
The Nike Air Trainer Huarache 94 White/Lapis can be picked up from CNCPTS for about $125.
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