Nike Basketball has been unrivaled in regards to iconic design and revolutionary technology produced between 1970 and 2021. For its latest proposition, the hoops-focused imprint has looked to previous decades for inspiration…
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Vans Mixes Snakeskin and Leopard Prints With Its Latest Patchwork Era_Chic Steps Shine
Even in 2020, Vans can’t quite let go of their patchwork executions, though they’ve messed with status quo by a touch through the inclusion of more modern trends — animal print. The…
J.Crew’s New Balance 997 “10th Anniversary” Is Available Now_Chic Steps Shine
For decades, non-savvy consumers viewed New Balance as an insular brand. And while sneaker enthusiasts had been hip to the Boston institution’s catalog of collaborations, much of the general public’s first taste…
The Nike Air Max 1 “Puerto Rico” Is Inspired By Popular Flavors Of Piragua_Chic Steps Shine
Nike has been crafting tributes to Puerto Rico for more than a decade now. And while they’ve run into some issues in the past — with a few releases being cancelled altogether…
Nike To Release A Pack Of Women’s Dunk Lows In 2021_Chic Steps Shine
Even after the extensive roster of colorways already revealed, Nike seems to still have a lot more in store for the Dunk, the imprint padding out both the silhouette’s collaborative projects and…
The Nike LeBron 7 PE Inspired By Fairfax H.S. Is Set For A Release_Chic Steps Shine
The Nike LeBron 7 has arguably the best assortment of Player Exclusives and samples in Nike LeBron history. From retro jersey-inspired Hardwood Classics to one in honor of close pal Jay-Z, the…
Dutch Denim Brand Denham To Release Limited Nike Air Max 1 Collaboration_Chic Steps Shine
After a few partnerships with American institution Levi’s and jean purveyor 3X1, Nike is traveling international for their next indigo-tinged collaboration, tasking the Dutch label Denham for a mended Air Max 1….
The BAPE SK8 STA Lands In Four Fall-Friendly Colorways On October 16th_Chic Steps Shine
As they transition into Fall/Winter, BAPE seems more interested in expanding their breadth of SK8 STAs. Later this October, for example, the silhouette is due to release four different colorways, each more…
You Can Design The Nike Kobe AD In Your Favorite NBA Team Colors_Chic Steps Shine
2018-19’s NBA season is less than a month away. With the Warriors as heavy favorites to three-peat and take home four rings in their last five seasons, the league is a proverbial…
This New Balance 992 Features Textured Mudguards Reminiscent Of Elephant Print_Chic Steps Shine
Following a rather true-to-OG debut, the New Balance 992 is testing new ideas. This colorway — which is ostensibly dubbed “Mix Media” — does just that, incorporating motifs ostensibly inspired by competing…