KICKS/HI NEWSLETTER (12/1).
|x| What’s good, fam! Check out all the new releases/arrivals! Oh but before we get into all that, can I can an ‘AMEN’ from the congregation for the NBA season being back on track. I was honestly worried this wasn’t going to happen, but 66 games…I’ll take that. Chris Paul to the Magic…I’ll take that. David West to the Bulls…I’ll take that. Oh the scenarios that will play out this year. I mess with football, but I am a basketball fanatic. No double dribble.
KICKS/HI FALL 2011 TEES – SATURDAY (12/3) RELEASE:
KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘Anniversary Box’. Front center chest logo print on white or black tee.
KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘Tiger Bomber’. Front center chest logo print with a small back collar logo print on white or black tee.
KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘The Jumpoff’. Front center chest logo print with a small back collar logo print on white or black tee.
KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘Champion Saul’. Back center logo print with a small, front over-the-heart logo print on white or black tee. Bonus points if you catch the graphic reference here. Double bonus if you can name 4 Hitchcock films off the top of your dome.
KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘Crest Est MMI’. Another classic from the vaults by extra popular demand! Front center chest logo print on white, heather grey or black tee.
Of all the designs we have done over the past 10 years, this is one of most meaningful ones that we have had the honor of running: KICKS/HI Fall 2011 – ‘Love & Aloha’ Sig Zane for KICKS/HI. Uncle Sig blessed us with his signature hand style for this graphic. This is also the first double name t-shirt we have ever done together. For more insight into the culture/lifestyle of the Sig Zane family, check out their awesome & personal Sig Zane vimeo page. Available on white, red or black tee.
All KICKS/HI Fall 2011 tees will be available for purchase at our Makaloa door on Saturday (12/3) at 1100A & via our KICKS/HI online shop. KICKS/HI tees are also available at KICKS/HI Guam & Saint Alfred. The ‘Love & Aloha’ tee will also be available at Sig Zane’s wonderful shop in downtown Hilo.
JOSE PARLA for CONVERSE FIRST STRING & PRODUCT RED – SATURDAY (12/3) RELEASE:
“Internationally renowned, José Parlá is widely known for his distinctive abstract process that blends calligraphy, collage, textures, and color to create paintings dealing with themes such as psycho-geography, urbanization, wall decay, names, personal diaries, current events, and political divisions. His paintings are symbols that depict the memory of a place, an observation, the mood of an experience, or a shared story of passing through cities around the world.
Using the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe as the canvas, Parlá’s painting “Ephemeral Pitches, and Notes, Rhythm and Phonetics” graces the shoe’s upper. Using an extremely high-tech laser printing technique, Parlá’s work is immaculate and vivid with a carefully color-matched representation of the original piece in natural tones of tan, yellow and grey. Additionally, subtly placed in the shoe’s interior, Parlá’s signature can be found on the shoe’s footbed as well as a repeat calligraphy pattern along the shoe’s lining. The shoe’s outsole also receives a unique painted treatment, giving nod to the artist at work in his studio. High-level construction throughout, the shoe’s design is completed with 100% organic cotton natural color laces and the signature Converse (PRODUCT)RED top eyelet.” (via Converse First String).
Jose Parla is one of my favorite contemporary artists so this shoe has definitely been on my watchlist since I saw a sample earlier this year. Its one of those shoes that will look just as dope worn out as it does all crisp and new. I especially like the off-white, canvas heel strip with Parla’s distinct handstyle tag. The beauty is in the details. Not only is this a really sick looking shoe, but it is also for a GREAT cause. A cure for AIDS is still as relevant today as the first AIDS crisis arose in the ’80s. These Premium Chuck Taylors will be available this Saturday (12/3) in the shop & via phone order beginning Monday (12/5): 808.941.9191.
BILLY KIRK x TAKA HAYASHI for VANS VAULT – SATURDAY (12/3) RELEASE:
The brothers and co-owners of BILLY KIRK, Chris & Kirk Bray, did amazing job of mixing waxed canvas, fine suede & premium leathers to create this pack of Taka Hayashi Derby LX, SK8-Hi LX & limited edition tote bag (you’ll see in like .7 seconds…)
SK8-HI LX & Billy Kirk tote bag.
Derby LX & Billy Kirk tote bag.
Horween leather hang tag so you know its real.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE TOTE. IT IS ONE COLORWAY TO REFLECT THE SK8-HI LX ON ONE SIDE & ONE COLORWAY TO REFLECT THE DERBY LX ON THE OTHER SIDE. Next level.
Ever since I like JUST figured out the lacing system on this Taka Hayashi SK8-HI LX, its been a revelation. I went from strongly disliking the shoe to absolutely hating myself for not picking any of them up sooner. Wamp to the wamp
All pictured Billy Kirk x Taka Hayashi for Vans Vault items: SK8-Hi LX, Derby LX & tote bag will available for purchase separately this Saturday (12/3) in the shop & via phone order beginning Monday (12/5): 808.941.9191.
BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD by STUSSY:
You already know what’s good. B&B are back on MTV. Their voices have changed slightly, but the humor is the same, and by “same”, I mean “SUPER FUNNY”! Get yours right now in the shop or via phone order: 808.941.9191.
DIAMOND FALL 2011:
Diamond Supply Co = crack. Straight up drugs. Can’t keep it on the shelves. Fiends galore…and now they added backpacks to their growing arsenal of products. I cannot think of any other brand that has tackled the accessories game harder than Diamond. This stuff will not last past the weekend. Never does.
Get yours right now in the shop or via phone order: 808.941.9191.
BOGART FALL 2011 DELIVERY 2:
BOGART or BGRT, as they are going by now, is back with their Fall 2011 second delivery of fresh tees. I already have my eye on a bunch of these, especially that ‘War Chief’ one. Bangin’.
Get yours right now in the shop or via phone order: 808.941.9191.
HALL OF FAME – NBA UPSIDEDOWN SNAPBACKS:
Hornets. Mavs. Spurs.
Lakers. Heat.
Get yours right now in the shop or via phone order: 808.941.9191. THESE CAPS SELL OUT DUMB FAST (FYI).
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3-4 business days for delivery.
A minimal shipping & handling fee is included with every order.
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Thank you for your continued support + building with us!
ALOHA & MAHALOBACK,
CK + KICKS/HI ohana
RANDOM TOP 5 // THURS. 12/1:
1. flosstradamus (just because. that’s fam right there)
2. fourcolorzack (again, fam from the jump)
3. wu-tang clan “7th chamber”
4. CNN “T.O.N.Y.”
5. brenmar “gold bricks mix for the Fader Magazine”
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