A Brief History: Italian-Inspired Sportswear
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by Kaolan O'Connor
8h ago
The Italians do a great number of things well. Just off the top of our head, a couple of obvious categories stand out – sport and food being the big ones. But it’s their endless domination and sway in the fashion world which is what really piques our fixation. More closely, how that dominance and sway showcases itself throughout the vast topography of streetwear past and present. Sergio Tacchini This is a name that’s forever cemented in the worlds of tennis, fashion, and really just Italian culture on the whole. Sergio Tacchini – belter of a name mind you – won the title of Italian Champion ov ..read more
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Introducing No Problemo
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by Sarah Ward
2d ago
For some time now, London-based brand ARIES has been postering the phrase “No Problemo” across lines of apparel. Founder, Sofia Prantera first established ARIES back in ‘09, along with graphic artist Fergus Purcell, aka Fergadelic. In 2023, we saw the first bricks-and-mortar ARIES store open in Soho, an immersive space that feels like a place you want to spend time in. The label continues to go from strength to strength – but that’s not entirely why we’re here. After a while of appearing on countless ARIES designs, the ‘No Problemo’ sub-section started to grow legs. Soon enough, we started to ..read more
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Get to know re:ply founder & skater Danny Aubrey
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by Sarah Ward
1w ago
Founder of re:ply skateboards and proud Glasgow native, Danny Aubrey lives and breathes skateboarding with a confessed fanatical passion. Just like many of the greats, re:ply got its start in a garage in the East End of Glasgow, and has since grown beyond city limits thanks to the community, creativity, and voices that back it. Danny first picked up a board when he was 4, and now in his 30s, it’s become intertwined as part of his DNA. He’s always valued the sense of freedom that comes with skating, and this has become central to re:ply’s ethos, where freedom of expression and creativity are ev ..read more
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Nike Air Max Dn ‘Black/Dark Smoke Grey’ | draw closes 25.03.24
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by Kaolan O'Connor
1w ago
Nike honour tradition as they advance into the future with its Air Max Dn hallmarking the natural evolvement of the Tn lineage. Nicely timed alongside the Air Max Week 2024 celebrations; it also signals the dawn of an entirely new era for the Air Max genealogy. The ‘Black’ and ‘Dark Smoke Grey’ iteration arrives in a breathable multi-layered mesh upper. Yet, all attention is on the sole – which has broken into new territory with its dual-chambered four-tubed Air Unit, a reactive form of cushioning set to heighten the cloud-like experience to a whole new level. The rest of the midsole is padded ..read more
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Size? collections | Scott Ptolomey | adidas Originals Collector & Historian
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by Kaolan O'Connor
1w ago
It’s all about the 3-Stripes for the most recent episode of size? collections, where we catch up with Scott Ptolomey – Mancunian adidas Originals collector and historian – whose collection has amassed around 400 pairs of vintage, limited edition, and reissued models. When it comes to all things concerning adidas, Scott’s the ultimate aficionado. Let’s get into it. Scott’s affinity for the German brand has seen him involved in a newsletter called The Dassler, and other online adidas and trainer-based forums in which he’s been an active instigator in the community for decades. Out of this natur ..read more
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Adidas Originals Dublin ‘Brown’ – size? exclusive | draw opens 16.03.24 | draw closes 21.03.24
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by Kaolan O'Connor
1w ago
A dormant giant awakens. The adidas Originals Dublin ‘Brown’ – size? exclusive winks away the sleep crust from its eyelets and gives itself a nice varnish for the contemporary ‘City Series’ pundit. First released back in ’76, the Dublin originally came to life in blue and orange – colours reflective of the burning castles on the Irish capital’s Coat of Arms. This time, though, the adidas Originals Dublin calls back around in one of its much rarer but certainly not underappreciated ‘Brown’ colourways. Mature in its age as well as its look, our size? exclusive opts for a peaty, aged-oak aestheti ..read more
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Adidas Originals x TMNT Superstar ‘Shelltoe’
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by Amber Rose
1w ago
In light of the 40th anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the team at adidas has conjured up something special – something ‘super’ special. This is the Superstar like you’ve never seen before, with its ‘Shelltoe’ namesake being a perfect fit for the collaboration. Packed with both hidden and blatant features, one thing is clear, adidas has definitely captured the essence of the ’80s franchise. Let’s start with the uppers, which arrive in textured leather representative of our four turtle-skinned friends – with 3-Stripes reflective of the red TMNT, Raphael. Rubber shell-toes imitate th ..read more
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Adventure-ready T-shirts from The North Face
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by Sarah Ward
1w ago
The North Face is a brand that has exploration embedded in its DNA, and it has been that way since Doug Tompkins founded the brand in North Beach, San Francisco back in 1966. Driving the essence of the label has been the idea of “seeing the world beyond the map and reimagining what each one of us can accomplish”. With that in mind and spring just around the corner, we are itching to step outside and enjoy what lies beyond our front doors once again. Exclusive to size?, the new collection of graphic T-shirts shines a light on urban green spaces and seeking adventure close to home. Available in ..read more
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Nike Dunk Low ‘Plum’ | draw opens 15.03.2024 | draw closes 20.03.2024
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by Amber Rose
2w ago
Transcended in streetwear and subculture around the world, the Dunk Low is a court classic. Originally released back in 2001 as a part of Nike’s CO.JP series exclusive to Japan, the Nike Dunk Low ‘Plum’ is one of the label’s colourways that returned in 2020, and four years later, Peter Moore’s legendary design remains as recognisable as ever. On this silhouette, the upper opts for a suede purple base paired with darker nubuck overlays. Dark red Swooshes loop around the sidewalls for a touch of heritage while we see the usual perforations on the toe box that offer breathability. Additionally, l ..read more
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A Closer Look at Mizuno
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by Sarah Ward
2w ago
As a newer brand on the size? roster, we thought you should get to know Mizuno a little better. A label that’s always been on the edge of innovation, Mizuno is a proudly Japanese company founded by two brothers in 1906. It all started with Rihachi and Rizo’s love of baseball and the desire to spread the sport across Japan. By 1910 they had developed their first baseball shoe that was sold in the Mizuno shop (Mizuno Shoten), they were covered entirely in leather, had no spikes and were shaped like a boot. Just like Nike has the Swoosh and adidas has its 3-Stripes, Mizuno has the instantly reco ..read more
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