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The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1
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The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1

When Nike began as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 it was all about innovation. The Waffle R...

By Pete Forester December 18, 2017
A Few of Our Favorite Air Force 1 Grails
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A Few of Our Favorite Air Force 1 Grails

The Air Force 1 is the shoe that started sneaker culture. See some of the silhouette's ...

By Marc Richardson December 5, 2017
A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1
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A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1

Born in 1982.

By Marc Richardson December 5, 2017
Paint Your Heart on Your Sleeve: A Conversation with Bryant Giles
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Paint Your Heart on Your Sleeve: A Conversation with Bryant Giles

Closing his eyes and “listening” lies at the heart of designer, painter, and [Nike coll...

By Joshua Aronson November 22, 2017
Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara
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Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara

From the trail to the sidewalk's of Supreme

By Marc Richardson October 26, 2017
Practically Magic: A History of the Nike Air Presto
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Practically Magic: A History of the Nike Air Presto

Back in 1996, Tobie Hatfield, brother of the legendary Nike and Air Jordan designer Tin...

By Pete Forester October 4, 2017
Concept is King: Examining Experiential Retail
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Concept is King: Examining Experiential Retail

With every action tracked and every decision guided by smart phones, computers and wear...

By Leslie Zhang September 22, 2017
Cooler Than "Iceman": A History of the Nike Blazer
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Cooler Than "Iceman": A History of the Nike Blazer

The Nike Blazer was first released in 1973 as Nike’s best basketball sneaker, a far cry...

By Pete Forester September 20, 2017
Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97
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Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97

Some sneaker designs are cult slow-burners, appreciated by the devoted few and loved a ...

By Gary Warnett September 7, 2017
Our Favorite Fashion Soccer Collaborations
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Our Favorite Fashion Soccer Collaborations

Football’s (yes, we're talking about soccer, you American heathens) fashion moment has ...

By Skylar Bergl August 28, 2017
The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1
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The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1

Whatever adjective you want to ascribe to it, the most telling thing about the Air Jord...

By Pete Forester August 24, 2017
Form and Function: Modern Performance Sneakers You'll Wear Outside of the Gym
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Form and Function: Modern Performance Sneakers You'll Wear Outside of the Gym

In the stretchy and breathable tech knit husk of our post-athleisure world, the sneaker...

By Alex Rakestraw August 22, 2017
The Enduring Appeal of the Tracksuit
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The Enduring Appeal of the Tracksuit

From Bruce Lee to "The Sopranos"

By Rocky Li August 18, 2017
A Brief History of Nike HTM
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A Brief History of Nike HTM

When it comes to sneakers and sportswear Nike is a 24 billion dollar behemoth. As the i...

By Rocky Li August 10, 2017
Game, Set, Match: Tennis’ Grand Slam Impact on Sports Style
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Game, Set, Match: Tennis’ Grand Slam Impact on Sports Style

We give a lot of credit to baseball, football and basketball when it comes to shaping m...

By Gregory Babcock July 18, 2017
A Rumination on Streetwear and High-Fashion's Logomania
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A Rumination on Streetwear and High-Fashion's Logomania

In December of last year, Supreme was set to release a highly-anticipated hoodie bearin...

By Javin Busby April 19, 2017