Nike have released a trainer inspired by electronic music.
Following the launch of music inspired trainers, including the vinyl-inspired Air Max 90s and the Berlin Air Max 180, Nike have now dropped five new Air Max 270 Reacts for five respective genres.
Merchandise company Everpress have launched an annual, environmentally friendly campaign to support independent labels and artists.
Collaborating with almost 100 record labels, artists, record stores and designers, the campaign, HIGHPASS, will ensure that all profits from the sales go directly to the creatives involved.
HIGHPASS has now launched, with all items available to pre-order for the next two to four weeks. Everpress then manufacture to match the exact pre-order numbers, to ensure there are no wasted materials or stock.
Nike have unveiled the latest trainer in the music-inspired collection.
The new Air Max 90 follows last month's reveal of a mixtape-inspired shoe, which came in 'Side A' and 'Side B' designs.
The vinyl-inspired trainers feature a black vinyl upper with an ice blue sole and red detailing, with specially designed miniature-vinyl Nike logos on each tongue.
Versace have paid tribute to The Prodigy's Keith Flint at Milan Fashion Week.
Inspired by the late frontman, the Versace menswear SS20 collection featured models with dyed neon hair styled in leopard print, denim and leather, and used 'Firestarter' as the show's opening music.
The Prodigy have previously been associated with Versace, performing at their menswear fashion shows in 2004.
Nina Kraviz has designed a pair of sunglasses for Ray-Ban.
The techno star took to Instagram to unveil the collaboration with the US consumer giant and called it an "honor" to work with the company.
"I always dreamed to design my own sunglasses and it finally happened," she said. "Thank you the entire team who was working on this project and making it so beautiful."
Japanese instrument manufacturer Roland and German sportswear brand Puma have announced a second run of their TR-808-themed sneakers.
The follow-up to the RS-0 trainer - which launched in April - the RS-100 also takes its cue from the iconic orange, red and yellow colour scheme of the classic drum machine.
Arca has revealed a new line of BDSM-inspired leather headphones, which cost $6,450 ($US) a pair.
The experimental electronic music producer has unveiled the Tormenta Cage Headphone Head Piece, which looks like a cage-styled headpiece and comes in structured buffed leather in black. The design features “studded detailing throughout,” integrated over-the-ear headphones with suede-covered cushioned ear pads, “D-ring hardware at face” and “twin adjustable post-stud fastenings at collar.”
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As part of the Japanese fashion brand’s UT graphic tee range, the designs are a limited edition clothing line from the company’s Brands-MASTERPIECE collection, which has also partnered with the likes of Polaroid, Volkswagen, Ducati and audio company Kenwood. UNIQLO has also previously collaborated with Technics on a T-shirt celebrating the turntable brand’s famous SL-1200 model.
John Ochoa is the editor-at-large of DJ Mag North America. You can find him living his best life on Twitter.
Justice were one of 50 artists and celebrities selected to customize a Levi’s Trucker Jacket in honour of the iconic accessory's 50th anniversary. Today, 15th February, the duo of Gaspard Augé and Xavier De Rosnay posted a limited-edition version of the jacket on their merchandise store and it quickly sold out.
Two versions, a light and dark denim, were momentarily available for €150.
Adidas has launched a vomit and beer resistant version of its München sneaker ahead of Oktoberfest. A special DPBR coating will keep stains from penetrating the leather sneaker and laces.
While designed for beer halls and public houses, they even arrive with a checkered lining to imitate the festival’s tablecloths, the sneakers are also fitting for that next underground techno party or multi-day festival rager.
To further the connection to Oktoberfest, the sneakers are also adorned with the word “PROST” (German for “Cheers”) and embroidery modeled after Lederhosen pants.
