Masaryk Mural by Sam Friedman
Built in the 1960s, the Masaryk Towers on Columbia Street is now home to the world’s most exclusive gym. The Lower East Side has always been a place where the breeding ground becomes the proving ground, and Masaryk is no different.
Preview: Nike Graphic Studio Art Show 2.0
Last week I told you about the second annual Nike Graphic Studio show, and why you should check it out. Today, I’m back with some visual aids. Bringing together sport and art, the exhibition is titled Old School vs. New School, and harnesses the spirit of March Madness.
Nike Graphic Studio Art Show 2.0
Last year, Portland’s Compound Gallery hosted the first Nike Graphic Studio show and had one of the biggest turnouts ever for a First Thursday opening. After such a tremendous response, this year the show has outgrown their space, and is moving to The Cleaners at Ace Hotel.
Kobe’s Black Mask
After 31 points the other night Kobe Bryant joked, “Maybe I’ll get a black mask.” Tonight he’s wearing one. Mike Trudell of Lakers.com snapped the first picture before the game, after the Black Mamba chose the black mask from the three new ones he had made in Detroit by the maker of Rip Hamilton‘s masks....
Making It: Davy Greenberg
Davy Greenberg is the definition of #howtomakeit. At 18, he left his hometown of Minneapolis for Chicago to pursue his career as a film director. After college, his documentary on the Nike Air Yeezy put him on the map. Since then, he’s collaborated with everyone from Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa to Diddy and Pharrell....
Nike Night Track
As you can imagine, Nike is often asked to re-release silhouettes from back in the day. This month, they finally open up the vault. Looking to its unique design heritage, the Nike Night Track will be back on the street in two new colorways. With a classic LDV running upper, the Nike Night Track is...
Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip Collection
On Feb. 10, the Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip launched exclusively at their SoHo flagship. Incorporating Nike’s innovative Lunarlon cushioning system into Cole Haan’s traditional construction, the LunarGrand Wingtip is a unique fusion of futuristic innovation and timeless design.
Photos: La Silhouette Blanche by Boris Diaw
Having met Boris Diaw a few times, I can tell you that he’s different than the average NBA player. Aside from being French, one thing that sets him apart is that he’s an avid photographer. So to celebrate the launch of the new away kit for the French Football Federation, appropriately titled La Silhouette Blanche,...
Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low iD For Jeremy Lin
By now you’ve seen the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low, but I guarantee you’ve never seen it like this. Introducing Jeremy Lin‘s player exclusive, made exclusively on NIKEiD for tonight’s BBVA Rising Stars Challenge as he plays for Team Shaq.