Nick Stern - You are not Banksy

 This series of photos by Nick Stern entitled You Are Not Banksy includes eight separate shots of costumed characters posing with carefully placed props against specific backdrops that echo the works of the infamous Banksy. 

Nick Stern states: "It was a lot of work as I wanted to make sure every photo was an accurate representation, but the final results were worth it. For weeks leading up to each of the shoots I scoured Ebay to find props such as Jesus’s ring of thorns and the police helmets and even made some of them, like the RPG, myself. I just hope Banksy likes what I have done."

Some of these prints are now for sale at his online store.

Nike Air Yeezy II - Official Images & Release Date

 

Bringing the inspiration forward from the late 1980's basketball foundation of the original Nike Air Yeezy, the II is built on the Nike Air Tech Challenge II tennis shoe outsole and celebrates iconic Nike Cross Training silhouettes with the addition of the molded forefoot strap.

Concealed but opulent details reference ancient civilizations, including a loop strap with hieroglyphics that spell out 'YZY'. 

The molded rear is sculpted with a reptilian inspired spike, while an engineered strap with scaled down spikes was developed to offer a greater sense of symmetry and lock down.

June 9th, 2012

Death of Streetwear Mural by Sever

 

Atlanta, GA based artist SEVER took a stab at the street-wear cultural  with this mural done during the Detroit Beautification Project. Some of the brands you might identify are Mishka, Bape, The Hundreds, and the Supreme box logo on the casket. What are your thoughts on this?

Air Force 1 iD - June Option - Pioneer Leathers

 

Available June 1, 2012

Sketch Battle by Bombing Science

Click the jump for more information.

Air Jordan 7 - Dark Charcoal - New Images

 

It seems that Jordan Brand is listening to the customers, if you remember the earlier version of this shoe it had an Countdown Pack colorway. When those picture surfaced everyone was disappointed, and with this black on black upper peoples attitude toward the colorway has changed. Will you be picking up a pair in the near future? Stay tuned for release information as it surfaces. Hit the jump for more pictures.

Throwback Video - SHOE X MERCEDES BENZ X BREAST CANCER

 

Shoe put his Calligraphy talents to good use by writing hundreds of names of women on a Mercedes B-Class in the fight against breast cancer.. 

Nike AF1 Bespoke - Linen x Ueno

 

Ever wonder what it would look like if the Linen Air Force 1 had intercourse with the Ueno Air Force 1 and had a baby? Me neither,  but i think this would be the outcome. My friend Paul aka BeerNutta decided to make this bespoke to resemble the Linen and with help from iZ from 21 Mercer, he incorporated the cherry blossoms which can be found on the Ueno AF1. Head to his website Sneaker Fresh to check out more of his Bespoke creations, and hit the jump to see more images of this Linen x Ueno Bespoke.

Nike Air Force 1 Hi DCN Military Boot Available Now

 

Last month I showed you the latest hybrid being produced by Nike Sports Wear. This AF1 DCN Boot is now available to buy for $145 at NDC.

Air Jordan Retro 12 - Obsidian - Official Photos & Release Info

 

06/23/12 Air Jordan Retro 12
130690-410 Obsidian/University Blue-White-French Blue
$160.00

Air Jordan Retro 4 - Military Blue - Official Photos & Release Info

 

06/09/12 Air Jordan Retro 4
308497-105 White/Military Blue-Neutral Grey
$160.00

Air Jordan "Rainbow Pack" Collection

  The Air Jordan “Rainbow Pack” was made for display purposes only, so don’t expect these to hit retail stores. But if Jordan Brand did decide to release these, would it be a hit or miss? I would like to get my hands on the purple 17s-20s myself.

Simpsons x Banksy Episode

 

This is the opening sequence of The Simpsons x Banksy episode which aired 10/10/10. If you know about Banksy's art work, then you will understand what is going on here.

New Banksy Stencil in London

A new piece of stencilled graffiti, possibly by Banksy, has appeared overnight on the wall of a Poundland shop in London.
It shows a young Asian boy hunched over a sewing machine with real Union Flag bunting attached - and given the artist's controversial past works, it could be a dark reflection on the imminent Olympics or the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.- Daily Mail

Want To Make Your Own Foamposite?

 

Here are the original patented sketches for the Nike Air Foamposite One. It goes into detail to show how the mold it done and how the air bag is placed into the shoe. Take a look at them after the jump to get a more detailed look about the infamous Foamposite One.

Nike Free 3.0 V4 - Contortionist Ad

 

Air Foamposite One - Gold Medal

 

 Earlier today on OSneaker's Twitter page they tweeted a sneak peek of this metallic gold Foamposite One. Rumors started in 2011 about a Foamposite Olympic pack containing a silver, bronze, and gold colorway. Now that this colorway has surfaced, we might be seeing a silver or bronze also, but that is not confirmed. This colorway is said to be released in August, so be on the look out for more images and updates regarding the gold medal colorway.

LeBron 9 - MVP

 

There are not that many NBA players that can say they have won MVP 3 times in there career, but LeBron James can. This is the shoe to commemorate his achievements. 

Nike Air Force 1 - Digi Camo

 

Reflective, high-frequency welding for a 3D look. The Digi Camo One is the latest drop in the thirty year anniversary AF1 collection. This is releasing in June, so be on the lookout for the specific date.

Jordan Spizike - Red/Black - Fall 2012

The Jordan Spizike have made a big splash this year with releases and today we reveal a new colorway. These Jordan Spizike feature a red suede upper with black accents that are very similar to the Air Jordan 5 “Raging Bull”. There is no set release date yet but you can expect to see these to drop this Fall 2012. Stay tuned for more information about this Spizike in the future.

Federico Uribe - Shoe Lace Murals

 

Uribe studied art at the University of Los Andes in Bogota and in 1988 left for New York to study a master-of-fine-arts degree under the supervision of Luis Camnitzer. It was the beginning of a journey that included years of studies and work in Cuba, Mexico, Russia, England and finally Miami.

Initially his formation began as a painter with sensual and brooding canvases influenced by his dark reflections on the Catholic sense of pain, guilt and sexuality. Hit the jump to see some of his amazing pieces.

Mike Leavitt - Cardboard Sneakers

 

Mike Leavitt dropped out of  Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute of Art as a freshman with a 4.0 GPA in 1997. Since then he has been gaining notice from art lovers of all sorts. Spanning a range of historical subjects from Van Gogh to Tupac, Leavitt has stop-motion animated the articulating figures into movie shorts. The figurative format also shifted to include custom wedding cake toppers, now a lucrative side-project. His “Hip Hopjects” are nostalgic throw-backs to ’80’s ephemera, with classic shoes, tapedecks, and other accoutrements replicated to exact specifications with cardboard, brown paper bag, and other such trash found in the street. Check out some of his work after the jump.

AIR JORDAN 4 RETRO 2012 - FIRE RED - First Look

 

 The last time this colorway released, it had Mars Blackmon's face on the side. Similar to the 1989 version, they will not have the face. These will release later on this year so be on the look out. View more images after the jump.

Air Jordan Retro 12 - Cool Grey - Official Images

 

Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke For Dirk Nowitzki

 

New Blazer Mid iD Option - Floral Print

 

Nike has given us another treat with their NIKEiD sneaker customization program as they now have added the Blazer to the mix. There’s tons of customizing possibilities with these including 16 colors for the upper, 3 different materials, and it appears that there is a variety of prints, too. Other cool options include a side zip, cap toe, and vintage. Head over to NIKEiD to get your started.

Hit the jump to see more options.

Nike Foamposite x Spike Lee

 

It seems that Spike Lee is a very important person at Nike nowadays. With his own line of shoes from Jordan Brand and numerous PEs that he owns. Earlier today Spike gave his Twitter followers a look at the "Knicks" Foamposite that has never been seen before. With the entire upper in orange with blue accents, this colorway is eye catching. If these do release, are you going to be in line waiting for a pair? Hit the jump for more images.