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INTERVIEW: True Paradox

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:23:00 +0000

Back again with another trendsetting brand, True Paradox. They are making big splashes in the street fashion game,while slowly changing the game with their unique and bold designs. Check out the interview below for a closer look into the brand!!!

What was your inspiration for this seasons designs?

This years Fall & Winter designs are a mixture of designs from over the past few years that I had shelved. Since we are getting ready to release our first documentary showing those years I felt I should match it with designs from over those years. We have some newer designs as well though.

How did you get the name True Paradox?

This is a common question. In 2009 I was having issues deciding on a name because I didn't know what style I was going to end up creating with my brand, I felt that every name I came up with was to Questionable and contradicting to the clothing, which in essence is a Paradox, so I named it Paradox. About a year or so after we started I renamed it True Paradox because I started seeing other brands with the same name popping up.

Whats the message your brand is trying to give or portray?

True Paradox portrays the Questionable nature in everyone. There are many things in the world that instantly contradict or are not understandable and that's what I like to convey when designing our lines.

What can we expect in the future seasons?

You can expect more inventiveness styles and unusual designs. We are getting more and more into cut and sew products, such as our pocket tees, and other creative styles such as our forth coming beanies. I cant say for sure because out collections are selected so close to the release date, we may have 50 or 60 product ideas that we then select the best few from.

What got you interested in the fashion game?

I got interested in fashion around 11 or 12 when I started paying attention to the brands I wore the most, at that time Vans was my favorite, I started using Microsoft paint to design some very......terrible tee shirts and eventually worked my way to True Paradox in 2009 during my Freshman Year in High School.

What current trends do you want to see squashed?

Honestly, I cant think of any at this time. Street wear Fashion is at a good place right now and hopefully we only continue to progress.

Any more accessories coming up?

We are currently working on some of our first legit beanies, those have been a big deal for a lot of our strong followers. We are also looking to have some Lanyards and Lighters done by the end of the year as well as a new wood chain.

How did you come up with the logo?

The logo as it is now was originally a design for a shirt. Our logo was just the 4 letters side by side, very boring looking back at it, and I decided to do a break design for our Spring 2011 collection and once I finished designing it I knew it was going to be our logo from then on.

How have you seen your local fashion scene come up over the years?

The local scene has grown a lot in just the past year. We have seen Lurk Hard go national, making it on to sites like Zumiez and more. Official Crown of Laurel blew up, you can find them in Tilly's, Zumiez & More but the more local brand are even growing at a great pace. Brands like LGT STZ have gained major notice after their table at Rufio's Transition in December as well has their collaborative snapback with Zepher. Other locals such as Above Average & Below The Surface also are doing quite well for themselves.

How can people stay connected with the brand? (twitter,blog,Instagram)

You can read our blog on the blow page of our online shop (trueprdx.com/blog), which is also our tumblr page (qstnbllife.tumblr.com). Follow us on twitter at @TrueParadox as well as our Instagram, @trueprdx, which will let you see the new products before we release them.

Nike Air Max Express

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Currently, there are several colorways of the Nike Air Max Express hitting Nike accounts. The heritage-inspired shoe takes cues from several classic training models, all the while utilizing new construction designs as well as up-to-date technology.
Seen here are four colorways, including the Nike Air Max Express “Hot Punch” that we saw at the beginning of the month. All four can be found now at Nike Sportswear retailers including New York City-based Extra Butter.

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Miami Dolphins "Freshwater" Air Max Trainers

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:25:00 +0000

Now we’re seeing the popular colorway grace the Nike Air Trainer 1.3 Max Breathe. The training shoe features a leather and perforated composite upper with breathable Hyperfuse that provides a higher level of ventilation.
Green covers the upper, while orange is applied to the full length Nike Air Max unit and outsole. Touches of grey also make an appearance, and can be seen on the Nike swoosh and heel branding. You can find the shoe now at Nike shops including Eastbay.
Nike Air Trainer 1.3 Max Breathe "Miami Dolphins"
Retail Price
$170

Supreme Fall 2012 Lookbook

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:22:00 +0000

Following up closely on our Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook from Supreme, we’re provided with a closer look into the selection of items for the season. The impending fall and winter seasons make way for an expansive array of outerwear including a marquee piece in the form of the Leather Down Jacket, waterproof breathable shells, a Schott Leather Pea Jacket, a Reversible Striped Down Jacket, a Waxed Cotton N-3B jacket, and a Hooded Varsity Jacket among others. Rounding out the line are some choice staples such as flannels and bottoms. The collection will release on August 23 at Supreme NY, LA and London while Japan will see a release August 25. The range will hit the online store on August 30.

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Porter 2012 "Jam" Collection

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:14:00 +0000

Though the Porter Fall/Winter 2012 “Jam” Collection may only be available in black and white, these Yoshida & Co.-manufactured bags feature a head-spinning array of technological and functional attributes. Famed internationally and in Japan for their fabled quality, these Porter products will release in an array of useable forms — Boston bags, rucksacks, day packs and wallets. In glossy black or matte white-based schemes, the bags in both colorways showcase hard-wearing tarpaulin fabric construction, along with water, tear and friction resistance, resulting in items rugged enough for the mountains but plenty sophisticated for urban confines. The Porter Fall/Winter 2012 “Jam” Collection is available for purchase now at oki-ni.

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Supreme + Champion Fall 2012

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:13:00 +0000

As part of their new Fall/Winter 2012 Collection, Supreme has teamed up with Champion. Together with the heritage sportswear brand they produced a star print crewneck sweater and a pullover windrunner hoodie. Both pieces come in several colors and feature an oversized Champion logo.

Look out for a release of the Supreme x Champion products some time later this season.

Supreme 2012 Fall Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0000

The Supreme accessories are always among the most interesting pieces in their collection and that is also true for Fall/Winter 2012. Next to their collaboration with Porter on the ‘Fuck You Pay Me’ iPhone and iPad cases, they present a series of other great pieces, including a domino set, a Hardcore x Supreme hammer, pins, keychains, embossed leather belts, ashtrays, flashlights, metal combs, a Zippo x Supreme lighter and more.

The collection is coming to Supreme stores on August 23rd and online on August 30th.

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Juun J Neoprene Crewneck

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:55:00 +0000

Korean designer Juun J has released some interesting and bold pieces from his new Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Oversized neoprene crewneck sweaters feature large oversized robot all over prints. The sweater comes in a taupe version and in a slightly more subtle black version.They retail for close to $600 a piece.

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HUF Delivery 2

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:51:00 +0000

HUF has released the second delivery from their Fall 2012 collection and we present to you some select items from it above in our gallery. The latest drop consists largely of tees, but there is also a nice mixture of workwear inspires shirts, hearty flannels and a nice array of New Era caps. Plantlife is represented in the form of socks and boxers, too. Good stuff all around.

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Nike ‘Statue of Liberty‘ and ‘NYC’

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Nike gives us a first look at the Hyperposite ‘Statue of Liberty‘ and ‘NYC’ styles. Officially Game Royal/Total Orange-Blue Glow and Crystal Mint/Metallic Coppercoin, the two unique colorways will be seen at Sunday’s Battle of the Boroughs Championship game at Rivington Court (scheduled for 5:00 p.m.). The green ‘Statue of Liberty’ colorway will become available in November but there are no plans as of yet to release the ‘NYC’ version. Wild.

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Nike "ParaNorman" Foamposites

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:38:00 +0000

After a first teaser the other day, here it is now – the Nike Air Foamposite One ParaNorman. Created in honor of the launch of the animated film on August 17, Nike has created the sneaker. The sneaker comes witha series of nice details, including “Weird Wins” embroidered on the pull tags on the heels, a foam printed smoke graphic going over most of the upper of the sneaker, electric green glow in the dark outer soles and special “P” and “N” lettering on the tongues.

You can win the sneaker by doing the following:

Follow @ParaNorman on Twitter
Find a Photo of You as a Weird Kid to Tweet
Tweet the photo with #WeirdWins
Good luck and check out the sneaker in detail in the above gallery.

Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “Think Pink”

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:36:00 +0000

Releasing today, August 18th, is this pair of Nike Lunar Hyperdunk “Think Pink”. The pink basketball shoe was created as part of Nike‘s breast cancer awareness initiative. Replacing the tongue branding is the Kay Yow foundation logo, while white is seen on the Nike swoosh and outsole. This pair is just one of many from the “Think Pine” line, and is sure to do well upon its release. Check with your local retailer for availability today.

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Air Jordan 9 "Photo Blue"

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:34:00 +0000

The Air Jordan 9 “Photo Blue” is one of those unexpected colorways that popped up right on time. This colorway puts an almost entirely black upper on the Air Jordan 9 with photo blue contrast color stitching as an added accent. These are slated to land at select Jordan Brand retailers on November 3rd and the only question is will you be copping? Air Jordan 9 Black / Photo Blue – White 302370-007 November 3, 2012 $160

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Nike Foamposite-"WhiteOut"

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:33:00 +0000

The Nike Air Foamposite One “WhiteOut” is certainly going to be one of those sought after colorways for the popular shoe. With a white on summit white build and clear outsole this version of the Nike Air Foamposite One is one of the cleanest sneakers that we have seen in a while. They won’t be out until sometime next summer so we’ve got quite a bit of time on this one but stay tuned and we will keep you updated on this Nike release.
Nike Air Foamposite One
White / Summit White
314996-100
Summer 2013

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"What the Lebron??" (Teaser)

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Today we’re seeing a teaser picture of the supposed Nike LeBron 9 ”What the LeBron”. From what we can see, the shoe boasts several intriguing features, including blue gradient, floral print shoe laces, and a speckled midsole.
Black is also applied to areas around the blue gradient, while white covers the Nike swoosh, and a translucent outsole sits below. Nothing else is known at the moment, but rest asure that once any information surfaces, we won’t hesitate to bring it to you guys.

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Nike 2012 Air Max+ Total Orange

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:29:00 +0000

One of my favorite Nike series is the Air Max the design is by far in e of the greatest.The 2012 edition of the Nike Air Max continues to drop at retailers. The shoe is seen here sporting a Hyperfuse upper dressed in metallic silver, with the only contrast being the black Nike swoosh at the back end, and the bright orange Nike Air Max 360 unit that sits below. You can scoop up a pair now at your local Nike account, or head over to Boston-based Concepts, which is now stocking it.
Nike Air Max+ 2012
Metallic Silver / Black – Total Orange

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Tantrum 2012 Handmade shirts

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:26:00 +0000

Hand-made goods are far too often underrated and the term “hand made” is also too frequently tossed around without the real quality to back it. For Los Angeles-based label, Tantum, the designers and creators don’t take hand craftsmanship lightly. For August 2012, the LA brand releases a range of new pocket T-shirt iterations that align with its ethos towards unique pocket prints and custom embellishments. Each otherwise understated T-shirt has been embroidered with various print patterns and motifs across the left chest pocket. An assortment of stripes, camouflages, leopard prints and floral arrays don each unique pocket. The entire range has just arrived in their online store so go check them out!

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Nike Air Penny 5 "Phoenix"

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:12:00 +0000

The Nike Air Penny 5 is getting tons of love this year, with the unveiling of the iconic Nike Air Penny 5 “Orlando” last week, and now this new version. Known as both the “Invisibility Cloak” and “Phoenix” version, the shoe features an all Black upper, with a chameleon inspired Green/Purple midsole. Upon closer look, you will see that the color actually continues throughout the entire design – trimming the eyestay and panels and heel tab. No release date has been set on these, so keep checking back for more info!

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The Hundreds Johnson Low “Borgore”

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:11:00 +0000

Here we see the limited edition “Borgore” The Hundreds Johnson Low shoe, which is inspired by him. In case you didn’t know, Borgore is a well known DJ and producer in the dubstep world, with his music often referred to as ‘Gorestep.’ He is the founder of Buygore Records and boasts great style on and off the stage. With animal prints playing a large part in Borgore’s signature attire, the special edition “Borgore” Johnson Low is a true testament to the DJ’s music, personality, and fashion. Look for these to drop July 26 at select Hundreds accounts.

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SSUR "Fuck You Pay Me" Socks

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:04:00 +0000

SSUR steps away from the immensely popular ‘Comme des Fuckdown’ product for a moment to offer a pair of equally explicit socks. These new ‘Fuck You Pay Me’ socks in black and white have just hit the artist’s web store in limited quantities. Head over there now to pick them up while supplies last.
I know these are a pair of socks I just had to have.

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Givenchy Spring 2013 Pre-Collection Backpacks

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:54:00 +0000

A while ago we presented the Givenchy Spring 2013 Pre-Collection and as usual the brand did not disappoint, offering a series of strong prints, which usually means that you will find those as well on their accessories.

Well, we can confirm that today. We take a look at the three upcoming backpacks from the collection. The flower paisely war plane print is our favorite in the series. But make up your own mind and check them out in the above gallery.

Unfortunately you still need to wait a little bit for the release of them. The Givenchy backpacks will probably not release before the Holiday season.

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Buggati 16C Caliber 4-Door

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:50:00 +0000

Once existing only in concept form, Bugatti’s 16C Galibier is set to officially hit the production line. The four-door sedan will feature another high-powered engine with rumors including the W16 with 1,000 hp, or a more scaled-back 800 hp which utilizes only two turbochargers. The price of speed and comfort will set potential buyers back $1.4 USD million.

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Converse Chuck Taylor Moto Leather Collection Fall 2012

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:49:00 +0000

Next to the new Gorillaz Collection, another highlight from the new Converse Fall 2012 range has released this week – the Moto Leather Collection.

Including both the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi and Low, Converse continues to push the motorcycle leather jacket look on their most iconic sneaker. This season black, grey and brown leather versions of the sneaker have dropped, with the black low top with leopard lining being our personal favorite. We also love the tonal black outer sole on that one.

The full range of sneakers from the Moto Leather Collection is now available in the Converse online store.

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Vans Waffle Sole iPhone Case

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:27:00 +0000

As little stock as there was when the news first broke on the popular Vans Waffle Sole iPhone 4 Case, the sneaker brand makes sure that that does not happen again.This time Vans does not only re-release the white case, but adds two new colors to the line-up. The iPhone 4 case, which is inspired by the iconic Vans waffle shoe sole design, comes for Fall 2012 as well in black and pink versions.All three cases can now be purchased through the official Vans online store for 28 USD.

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Complex: GOOD Music

noreply@blogger.com (bossxsamp) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Yesterday we presented the cover of the new Complex Magazine August/September 2012 Issue, featuring none other than the complete G.O.O.D. Music crew.

NABIL, best known for his various video productions for Kanye West, has also produced the photo shoot for Complex Magazine, featuring John Legend, Common, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Big Sean, Q-Tip, Mr. Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi, D’Banj, Hit-Boy and (unofficially) 2 Chainz.

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