REVIEWS
(^118) | APRIL 2016
THINGS WE ARE AFTER
MILITANT LOOKS OF SPRING
FUTURA x CONVERSE COLLECTION
If a shoe is to be designated iconic, look
no further than the Chuck Taylor All-Star.
And what comes to mind when you think
of a quintessentially transformative graffi ti
artist? FUTURA. It makes sense, then,
that Converse has chosen the NYC-based
legend as the fi rst collaborative subject
for the new Chuck II sneaker, as well as
a collection of apparel and accessories.
The Chuck II in both the High-Top and Ox
styles will sport FUTURA’s signature camo
pattern, with the collection also featuring
a raglan tee and ski mask. “I wanted
to create a Chuck II that embodied my
approach to art and life,” FUTURA says.
Get a bit of history now.
converse.com
UE BOOM 2 x NYCHOS
The art of Nychos reverberates.
Each mural or painting projects
a distinct velocity and direct
energy that visualizes sound and
motion for your optical pleasure.
But now, the Austrian artist wants
to work on your ears, too. The
Rabbit Eye Movement collective
member has teamed up with
Ultimate Ears on a signature,
limited edition UE BOOM 2
portable speaker, featuring his
now iconic illustration style
as a wrap-around skin on the
soundsystem. Bring your favorite
mural artist with you wherever
you go, as it’s compatible on
iPhone, iPod and iPad—a good
companion for when you are
painting on the streets.
ultimateears.com
HUF x OBEY “BLOOD BROTHERS” COACH’S JACKET
HUF and OBEY teaming up is the street fashion equivalent of the movie
Step Brothers. Individually, these two make good stuff , and together, it’s the
absolute perfect match. This Spring, the two have collaborated on a capsule
collection with hoodies, hats, tees, socks, a pair of HUF’s Classic Hi’s sneakers
and this special edition “Blood Brothers” camo coach’s jacket. Featuring
embroidery detailing on the back and the mantra, “From the Sewer to the
Streets,” this jacket has an attitude—a perfect warm-up for election season.
hufworldwide.com, obeyclothing.com