Bonafide set out with the aim to celebrate hip-hop. Our aim was to explore ‘old-school, mid-school and new-school creativity’, five issues on we’re proud to present the old school x new school issue. In hip-hop chronological order we speak to the Godfather of it all, Grandmaster Flash, profile EPMD, the funky Long Island duo from the golden age of rap and get crazy with ‘the lazy hustler’ and fourth Beastie Boy, Ricky Powell. …Read More.
We love our kicks here at Bonafide, we also love human beings too. If you’re against the exploitation of footwear workers by sneaker companies then make yourself heard. Sneaky Business is a recent campaign set up by Oxfam Australia, a virtual march (don’t worry, you don’t have to leave your seat) that begins in Australia, travels through factories in Southeast Asia, China, and Central America and will finish in the USA.
To participate in the march, supporters can upload an image of their sneakers (optional) and choose a message to send to footwear brands in support of workers’ rights. The messages will be collated and delivered to various footwear brands once the march reaches its final destination.
Sportswear companies have taken small steps in the right direction but there is still a long way to go, please lend your voice to this worthy cause by going to www.sneakybiz.org and spread the word!
Great video for those with a sneaker fetish. RANSOM by adidas Originals, showcases the projects latest line in footwear that combines casual shoes with sneakers. The new releases also involve STUSSY who have provided the innovation behind the latest piece, the Plain CS STUSSY that boasts a plain toe upper and crepe sole.
Gracefully shot, with the cinematography veering from dusty 70s sun drenched footage shot using a super 8mm cine camera through to downright explicit sneaker porn moments, the promo features vinyl athlete DJ Muro and a delicate piano laden score provided by Stones Throw’s J. Rocc - cop issue 05 for an exclusive interview with Mr Rocc.
With Wretch 32 recently added to the line-up StreetFest 2011 is shaping up to be one helluva day out, but let me tell you what could make it even better: Two free tickets, adidas kicks, a sold out OG Gorilla sweatshirt and Snapback cap by cult streetwear brand 360 Clothing to wear and two cases of Kopparberg cider to guzzle (‘Check out the Kopparberg stage on 29 May, featuring performances from the likes of Remedy and bSupreme’). In the words of a wise old sage, “yeeeahh boyeee!” …Read More.
Streetwear sage Milly Cundall brings her Airsngraces blog to Bonafide for a new monthly report on what’s kicking in the world of fashion and, um, kicks.
There’s no doubt about it, Spring has sprung and summer promises not to be far behind. It’s time to begin indulging a little thought, at least, in barring some flesh, reaching for those shorts and investing in some fresh summer kicks and T’s. With that in mind, this spring/summer is all about brand collaborations and so I present to you, the extremely exciting third Nike X Liberty collaboration. From the scrums I witnessed at the launch last week, these are to be the kick of choice this summer. There’s 12 styles in total from the Dunk Hi to the Air Force 1 and the current trainer of choice the Blazer (mid and low). All feature unique and distinct Liberty prints including the hugely iconic floral designs. They look equally hot on fellas as the ladies so, gents don’t be put off, ladies like a man who can rock some flower power with confidence!
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Fashion collabs don’t get to more heavyweight than this. Revered shop/label Liberty, house of influential and timeless prints, has worked with sportswear Goliath Nike to produce a new range of sophisticated fashion sneakers. Nike’s iconic models, including the Blazer Mid and Low and Dunk Hi Skinny, have been clothed in a range of classic Liberty prints. Available exclusively at Liberty from April this really is footwear that will put a timely spring in your step.
It only seems like yesterday we were larking about in our open sandals and Vans plimsolls, and now we are plunged into what has been a brutal start to the winter. That of course should be no excuse not to buy sneakers that others dare not even wear indoors. Especially with Christmas not too far away.
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With the World Cup now over the big boys can focus their efforts on Retro re-releases and new grails instead of million pound advertising campaigns on players who had tournaments to forget.
Adidas have thrown up another fruity range from fashion designer Jeremy Scott. Here we see the Adidas Forum in many incarnations some eye catching (the license plate blue’s) and some downright terrifying (the Teddy Bear Highs look like something Gary Glitter dreamed up).
Kicks and Canvas is a new exhibition by Soleheaven and Zero Cool Gallery, and features 21 artists customizing 21 pairs of kicks and 21 canvases. Running until 18th the artistic talent involved includes Goldie, Insa and Mr Jago and representing Leeds Jon Lawrence. Jon provided visuals for issue 03 of Bonafide and his sculptural work puts a new twist on iconic hip-hop products. In other words, it’s proper boxfresh art.
With the snow hopefully gone for another year we can look to throw out the thermals and winter boots and get on with some new kicks for 2010. One of the most inspired releases in some time sees Adidas resume its Star Wars project with a whole bunch of new footwear and apparel collaborations. The most interesting are the classic white and black Stormtrooper Superstars as well as the Darth Vader version of the classic shoe. If rocking the darkside isn’t your thing then there are other personalised efforts for Yoda, Skywalker and the gold bikini’d Princess Leia. Other styles include kicks inspired by specific scenes as well as the Death Star. Peep the vid below. …Read More.
