Rockwell x Alife x Patta: Everybody Mid Rap

A collaboration between illustrator Parra Rockwell, Amsterdam's Patta and seasoned veterans Alife, the Everybody Mid Rap has some texture and color details that made me take notice. A mix of materials, including Nubuck suede, nylon and leather, compartmentalizes the vibrant, otherwise monochrome blue, making for an appealing contrast in textures. The clear sole, red trim and alternating lace holes are also an attractive touch. People …

Roden Gray Boutique

One of my new favorite stores in Vancouver (well one of my new favorites anywhere, actually) is Apart from the great products, I'm also loving the local Douglas Fir logs that have been burned and then transformed into displays, as well as the customized lighting by Canadian industrial designer Omer Arbel.

Nike Zoom Victory Spike and Precool Vest

Continuing to push the limits of sportswear innovation, the Zoom Victory Spike and Precool vest are two While the Precool vest, an accessory that cools an athlete's core temperature improving performance, won't be available to the public, we think it's worth checking out for looks alone. Drawing on '60s fashion's use of pailettes as a way to hug the contours of the body, the vest …