Much like Michael Jordan, Obama is on pace to truly change the game.  There has been many shirts of the Democratic nominee surfacing in the streetwear world, but this one leads the pack.  Peep the Obama mug shot on top of the famous jumpman silhouette.  Classic.  Available now at Robust Flavor.

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A couple of months ago, a very nice lady over at Vans mailed me their spring/summer/fall lookboks.  Though most of the kicks are dope, there were 2 standouts.  The Ostrich Chukkas and these plaid joints.  A perfect sneaker for the transition from summer to fall.  Available now at Proper.

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Skate and film director Spike Jones is currently working on pure genius.  His next film is an on screen adaptation of the children’s book, “Where The Wild Things Are”.  Since the director is always seen in Lakai footwear, they decided to do a limited run of 4 styles to commemorate the event.  Available soon at select retailers.

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Shepard Fairey, the visionary behind OBEY Clothing, has taken his love of Public Enemy to the ultimate level. The iconic hip-hop group and clothing giant have teamed up on a collection of tees, jackets, caps, accessories, etc, which reflect the style of early Public Enemy and hip-hop in general. Fairey has said that collaborating with Public Enemy is natural considering he has been so heavily influenced by their music and style. Many artists in the industry today would most likely say the same thing.

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Oh look, another Nike release that is inspired by the Beijing Olympics Games. The Nike Dunk High Quickstrike pack features five dunks in solid colorways of; yellow (missing from image), red, green, blue, and black, that represents the 5 Olympic rings. The Nike Quickstrikes do have some noteworthy attributes, like the patent quilted leather that they boast. Looking at the set all together may look hokey, but matching a pair up to a fresh outfit may be just right.

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One of the oldest brands in the streetwear game has teamed up with a not so traditional artist/designer to create a fall/winter collection. Carhartt and New York’s Eric Elms have come up with a run of t-shirts and hoodies for the upcoming chilly season. The line is mostly tees and hoodies with cheeky graphics and various branded looks. The Carhartt and Eric Elms collection will be arriving in stores soon. Check out the entire set on the Carhartt site.

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PF Flyers have resurfaced again with this exclusive offering.  I’m told that this Perrin model makes use of a goat skin upper, combined with Japanese houndstooth.  Hmmm, in the race to get the most exclusive materials, this might be questionable.  Anyways, the shoe is nice and simple.  Major DC is the only store to carry these, so you better get off the computer and get to the phone.  And don’t let your shoes eat your socks… (get it?  Goats eat clothing…).

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Not many sneaker companies have been able to pull off a collabo with an automotive parts company.  This newest addition to the Vans lineup shows promise as they have linked up with fellow so cal-ers, Mooneyes on a 4 shoe collection.  The signature Mooneye logo is wall papered across the majority of the upper and a special yellow box rounds out the collection.  Expect these to drop soon at Proper.

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Seen here is the flyer for the House of Liu customs show.  Presented by APW, this 2 week show has much promise, as the lineup for exhibitors is huge.  Expect to see vivid, Asian inspired themes throughout on these little guys.  On display now at the APW Gallery, NYC.

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RSRV displayed their Fall and Holiday ‘08 collection at Project NYC last week. The detailed apparel seen at Project NYC’s RSRV showcase included unique touches such as; tortoise zipper pulls, plates above pockets, leather trims, gunmetal buckle closures and tech zippers.

RSRV is a complete collection merging traditional menswear elements with iconic street wear silhouettes from around the globe, creating an authentic collection. Steering clear of current trends, RSRV is focusing on fabrics and clean aesthetics rather than overdosing on graphics and gimmicks. The brand’s talented team utilizes ambitious materials from many fashion categories, blending them together seamlessly to produce eccentric combinations that are fresh and exciting.

Check out their site for details.

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Third Ward is an art space in the Brooklyn, N.Y area and is now auctioning off skate decks from “Good Wood”, the skateboard art show, which has been put together by Detroit curator, Andrew Davis. Inspired by the documentary “Beautiful Losers”, “Good Wood” has brought together 45 different artists who have designed a collection of skateboard decks. Some of the artists include but are not limited to; Chuck Anderson, Nathan Fox, Leo Espinosa, Matt Gordon, Don Kilpatrick, and John Breiner. Every art fan is bound to find a deck that fits their fancy with styles ranging from; collage, graffiti, acrylic, oil, ink, silkscreen, and photography. Take a day trip over the bridge and bid on a board.

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Puma has come out with their Disc Blaze model that has been inspired by the popular 80’s movie, The Goonies. It seems as though Puma is getting on board with releasing sneakers that are inspired by an 80’s flick. Just last week we reported on the Nike Ferris Bueller release. However, unlike the Bueller model, it is not as clear how the sneakers directly correlate to the Goonies film. There is a mixture of materials and patterns, including a skull motif and a hemp detail on the toe and tongue, which is most likely meant to be a shout out to the treasure adventure the characters went on. Some have said that the Puma Disc Blaze’s are heavily inspired by the film’s Sloth character. This makes sense, similar to Sloth the shoes are not so easy on the eyes, but have some loveable qualities.

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