Great Deal from Ecko Unlimited

Don't miss the great bargain from Ecko Unlimited, which offer 30% off for Denim and Hoodies, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew and Ecko Red with limited time only. Yes, this offer will end by 18 January 2010. Remember to put in Promo Code: MLK30 when you purchase online.



These are some of my top selections.



Brand: MARC ECKO COLLECTION

The Scarlet Horde. Show your school spirit, or just look cool in this Marc Ecko Rutgers hoodie. Wear your stripes loud and proud. This zip-front hoodie is detailed with an adjustable drawstring hood, pouch pockets, "Block R" on the left chest; mascot on the right. Rib knit sleeve cuffs and hem.  



Marc Ecko Armed And Dangerous T-Shirt

Mother of the universe. This Cut & Sew tee features a screen print of a many armed goddess in front and in back. 100% cotton. Machine wash. Imported.





Marc Ecko Malcolm Short

Perfect for summer and beyond, the plaid short from Marc Ecko Cut & Sew. Detailed with front slash and rear slip pockets with a bias cut pattern and Marc Ecko label above rear left pocket.







Find out more of the great offer as well as Halo Gear @ 19.99 at ShopEcko.com

Sneaker of the Week: PUMA Mid Vulc

PUMA sportlifestyle introduces a new classic, with clean, simple and streetstyle in mind.

Aptly named the PUMA Mid Vulc; the style is inspired by the PUMA Archive’s original 1970s -1980’s PUMA Mid, yet refreshed on a vulcanized sole.

In true PUMA fashion, the Mid Vulc unifies on trend design, form and function. Especially created for those who like to make the street their playground, it is a durable, easy to wear and ride sneaker in leather, ripstop nylon and suede.



Accompanying this premium, clean looking style, is a limited run of PUMA custom laces featuring a metal aglet with silver cat detailing, which compliment the silver foil logos on the shoes. Each set of laces comprises of 1 x black set and 1 x white pair to give the wearer the choice to go tonal or add a pop of contrast.

Working in association with Goodone, (www.goodone.co.uk) both pairs of laces come in an authentic hand made bag made with recycled off cut PUMA Archive fabric. The bag is also an ideal size to be a digital camera/ipod/iphone case.



Not for sale there are just 250 special edition PUMA Mid Vulc laces and bags in circulation in the UK only.



In no doubt a desirable streetwear staple, the PUMA Mid Vulc in black and white colourways are currently available exclusively to select PUMA independent trainer boutiques nationwide, retailing at £55 rrp.

Top 25 Sneakers in 2009 - Part II

Continue from earlier post last week, here are the next 8 pairs of coolest sneakers designs ranked by Sneaker Freaker in 2009. Do give your comments whether these are also your choice.



Nike Supreme Bruin

After previously working with Nike on some successful, high-profile collaborations, New York-based retailer Supreme put its spin on the Bruin, Nike's first low-top basketball shoe, which debuted in 1972. The line comes in four basic colors, but the ultra-white model with metallic red pops is the one that ascends to the top 25.



Vans HUF Old Skool LX

Too often, classic is just another word for boring in the sneaker world. These kicks avoid that rap. Although the shoes are plain, intriguing details such as bricolage canvas, a suede upper, an embroidered Vans stripe, and repeating triangles on the foxing made the Old Skool one of the year's best.



Adidas Jeremy Scott Collection

Sometimes the sneaker lovin' community lacks humor, but no one would say that about designer Jeremy Scott. His collaboration with adidas this year (one in a long history) is a stunning four-model ensemble of lunacy and silliness. One shoe has three tongues; another, giant golden wings, while others have tassles, studs, and snakeskin.



Nike Presto

The '09 Presto remained true to its stylish roots, with the plastic-spined lace system once again taking center stage. Unlike its eye-popping, multitoned predecessors, the shoe's solid color schemes caught people's attention this go-around.



Converse UNDFTD Poorman's Weapon

Los Angeles store Undefeated has consistently styled sneakers with panache using a touch of military flavor. Released as part of its War Is Business campaign, the Poorman's Weapon featured a flight-jacket nylon upper, property tags, and removable Velcro logo patches. The black edition sold out in minutes, and the green wasn't around much longer.



Nike ACG Ashiko Boot

Named after a ninja's favorite weapon, the ACG Ashiko boot is made with Flywire, Nike's proprietary lightweight yet sturdy thread. Sneaker Freaker's editors were so impressed with the shoe after taking a pair hiking, they quickly plastered it on the magazine's cover.



Reebok Proper Dual Pump Runner

This pair of kicks represents the joint efforts of Reebok and Proper, a boutique in Long Beach, Calif. With PlayDry lining, memory foam, and a 100% synthetic upper, they are one of the world's first vegan runners. Even the glue was free of animal innards.



Adidas Kazuki ObyO Collection

Japan's Kazuki Kuraishi had worked for style dons such as clothing line A Bathing Ape and Fragment Design, a design house that has collaborated with such heavyweights as Rolex and Disney (DIS:US), but it was his adidas line that brought him international recognition. The line's KBALL mid-tops in rich black leather with eggplant laces are understated. Also, the slender Kazuki branding on the tongue is a tip-top top-off.



So again, stay tune with the last part of Top Sneakers in 2009 - Part III. 

Sneaker of the day: Adidas Porsche Design S2

Unquestionably street savvy, this Porsche Design shoe revs the engines of the fast and the fashionable. With clean lines, a unique heel counter, seat print patterns and top stitching, all that's missing is four wheels and a gas pedal.

A first glance to this sneaker is like a gold sneaker and without taking a look at the outsole. The Adidas Porsche Design S2 can be your own personal luxury vehicle that will fit your feet and your personality to .



On closer inspection, the Adidas Porsche Design S2 sneaker appears to be more of a driving shoe that promises to provide you hours of driving fun. If you do a lot of pedal and metal pushing, then keep your feet comfortable with this pair of sneakers.



The Adidas Porsche Design S2 comes in a white upper, white tongue, and white laces. It is accented by the black Adidas three-stripes, which is modestly displayed on the side panel as a proud reminder of the brand.



The midsole of this driving sneaker is a mix of black and white. The black sole has the metal Porsche Design emblem. Look under and you will see an ebony undersole with the unique white stripes design and the words Porsche design prominently displayed below that.



The only drawback was lack of arch support. But then again, I didn't go for the comfort, instead the unique design.

A small Adidas logo is displayed on the heel of the show. This sneaker is a great companion for all-day driving at less than $100.

Top 25 Sneakers in 2009 - Part I

For more than a century, athletic shoes have been basically the same. Yet every year, such companies as Nike and adidas produce thousands more designs, but which are the most welcomed and popular designs? Find no more, Sneaker Freaker, one of the world's foremost shoe magazines, has teamed up with Business Week, bring to you the top 25 sneakers of 2009. Here they are:-











Supra Skytop II

The original Skytops were so popular, the sequels had a lot to live up to. Sneaker fans weren't disappointed. The updates have a fancier level of paneling, a super-tall tongue, and a stunning gradient color scheme.



Currently available in Amazon with price tag of $103.99



Saucony Shadow 6000 Varsity

The Saucony Shadow 6000 may not get proper respect from sneaker lovers—it lacks the decades of heritage marketing of other classic shoes—but to some that only enhances the appeal. Saucony's grid cushioning system makes these shoes especially comfortable, and the simple color schemes are a minimalist's dream.



Puma Solebox R698 Light Ups



One of my favorite design. A modern twist on the classic R698 runners, these kicks feature Puma's bouncy Trinomic soles and light-up laces that blink when you start moving à la LA Gears from the 1980s. The light blue and pink touches are also 1980s send-ups.



Vans Taka Hayashi Collection

Vans' collaborations this year brought much fanfare, but its partnership with Japanese-American Taka Hayashi was the collection that really caught the eye of aficionados. Adopting American-Indian stylings is hardly new, but Hayashi delivered a fresh tweak to some old classics, riffing on the Akat, Velocita, and No Quarter models.





Adidas House of Pain Campus 80

Adidas classic design, contributed by Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of hip-hop's House of Pain. Elegant touches such as the gold lettering on the side and green and orange heel flourishes reflect adidas' handiwork, and the emerald green suede and clovered tongue patch were typical House of Pain-style Irish tributes.



You can find this classic design in Amazon  at only $56.99





Adidas Ransom The Never Ending Path

Another of my top pick design. Teamed up by Canadian retailer Ransom and Adidas to create this footwear collection born and bred for the outdoors. The ruggedly handsome exteriors are composed of sleek suede and lack adidas' iconic triple stripes. With the original sneaker generation growing up and out of their training wheels, these mature kicks found an eager audience.





Louis Vuitton Kanye West Signatures

At the very same time Nike dropped the Yeezy with Kanye West, another footwear project arose—this time matching West with designer Louis Vuitton. Surprisingly, the shoes deftly mix the styles of both. The $1,000 price seems outrageous, of course, but not to collectors who routinely spend four figures on exclusives and rarities.



Stay with us for the Part II of Top 25 Sneakers in 2009.

Man Fashion: 2010 Mens Color Trends

As we are catching up with trendy fashion, color become an important ingredients in mens fashion designs.

So let look what are the top 8 men fashion colors trends in Spring/Summer 2010 Collection.



I always like Black, which is no issue to match with other colors. Black also used by many mens fashion designers in their 2010 collections, being it total black, or combination of black and other lighter tones.

Greens, made popularized by Lavin in his 2010 collection. A calming and refreshing color as well as easy on the eye! That's the color we all miss during summer with it’s greenery and warmth.



My another favorite combination so far, Grey and metallic. More and more mens fashion designers adopt these colors and put aside traditional colors that we used to.

Blue always relate to guys like pink relates to ladies. So there is no accident that Blue is one of the top pick by mens fashion designers this year.



Brown is the second neutral color and it is as popular as black. Brown looks chic and sexy and this makes it so popular in 2010.



My favorite White looks good and noble but I think this color will do better in spring and summer rather than in winter season.



Red is the most popular color and it just couldn’t stay away from men fashion in day one.

Man Fashion Tips: How to Look for Designer Shoes Online?

When it comes to footwear, everyone has their favorites. For women, it may be a comfortable pair of ballet flats or a stylish trendy pair of heels. For men, a worn pair of loafers could top the list or the most comfortable pair of hiking boots. If you have ever owned a pair of Designer Shoes, then most likely, these are your favorite.



It is not difficult to find designer shoes online, but not if you are trying to get discounted price rather than the retail price from the company's website. This type of footwear come with a good sized price tag, but for very good reasons. They are simply a treat to wear and to look at. They are created with superb craftsmanship, artistic styling, but all with an attention to comfort that outdoes the competition. They are truly a unique, comfortable choice in stylish footwear. When you look at a pair from most designer's, you can see the intense quality, but when you put them on - you can feel it!



So, if you're ready to find a great deal on designer footwear, we have 2 little tips for you.

There are knockoffs available for almost every designer product available and this includes shoes. If you purchase designers shoes other from the company's website, make sure you look for authorized dealer sites, or you can also find them at some of reputable websites that deal only in designer products.



If you choose to purchase from EBay or another similar auction site, be caution. Make sure you only buy from sellers with exceptional feedback and who have sold items for quite a while. Otherwise, you're likely to end up with a pair that is only a knockoff.



In short, you can find designer shoes online, but you just have to use some caution. There is simply no comparison for their quality, comfort, and styling. You don't want to spend your hard earned money on a knockoff pair. When you find the real deal, you should get ready to have a new favorite pair in your wardrobe.



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