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A First Look at the Public School x Air Jordan Horizon

Public School NYC has long been collaborating with Jordan Brand on a few of its signature sneakers such as the Air Jordan 10 and Air Jordan 12, so the Horizon might come as a surprise to some. The silhouette features a fully-knitted upper set atop an Air Jordan 13 sole, and is similar to the popular Air Jordan Future lifestyle sneaker. Public School NYC’s iteration of the Horizon features a black and white upper featuring geometric shapes. Although an official release date hasn’t been made, expect this pair to retailer around $225 USD.

Your Favorite Streetwear Brand Logos Perfectly Recreated in LEGO®

BAPE. Stussy. Supreme. Their logos are instantly recognizable in any modern medium, whether it be print or digital. But how about in plastic interlocking block form? That’s what illustrator Kamil Piątkowski wanted to prove, and prove he did with these LEGO® reconstructed brand logos. The precision is amazing, and while they’re not as crisp as their digital or printed counterparts, the hundreds of rectangular blocks arranged so perfectly are definitely just as recognizable and thus, memorable.

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Air Jordan 7 Retro "Bordeaux"

Jordan Brand continues its “Remastered” series with the release of the Air Jordan 7 Retro “Bordeaux” on July 18. A premium release and a rejuvenation of one of the brand’s most popular and iconic colorways, the Bordeaux marks the second re-issue of a ’92 product this year after May’s Air Jordan 7 Retro “Hare” drop. Priced at $190 USD and adorned with low-key black, graphite and wine-inspired Bordeaux hues, the Air Jordan 7 Retro “Bordeaux” is a more stylish and premium iteration than the 2011 release.

Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle" With 24K Gold Detailing

Jordan Brand unveils the Air Jordan 1 “Pinnacle.” Arriving in two distinct iterations, including a luxurious white caviar rendition and a black snakeskin variation, the latest Air Jordan 1 highlights a premium white leather upper as 24K gold detailing adorns the Air Jordan wings logo, lace eyelets, tongue emblem and back heel unit. A complementing white midsole and outsole finish the luxurious aesthetic as an eye-catching snakeskin upper decorates the black silhouette. The Air Jordan 1′s signature high-top construction outfits the limited edition “Pinnacle” rendition. The Air Jordan 1 “Pinnacle” will be available at select European retailers including Solebox this weekend followed by a U.S. release on June 20.

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The World's Biggest House of Hoops Opens in New York City

Nike and Foot Locker join forces to open the world’s largest House of Hoops in the world in the very mecca of basketball, New York City. Located outside Madison Square Garden (at 2 Penn Plaza), the 5,100-square-foot pop-up store will feature many of Nike’s important performance and lifestyle pillars including Nike Basketball, Nike Sportswear and Jordan Brand. The massive space will be an important part of the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend festivities that are set to take place next month between February 13 and 15.

A Look Inside the Jordan Hangar in Los Angeles

Newly opened by Jordan Brand is the Jordan Hangar court in Playa Vista, Los Angeles. The futuristic court features the official logos of LA Clippers stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, as well as a fragmented graphic print design. Meant to be a permanent fixture in LA, the court is essentially SoCal’s compliment to New York’s Terminal 23 and will serve as a facility for both Griffin and Paul, as well as a performance basketball space for the community, high school competitions, and future Jordan Brand events. Besides the court itself, the space includes custom-built bleachers, locker rooms, product displays, and even a gaming lounge.

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fragment design x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Preview

Though kept, understandably, under wraps for the past few weeks, visual evidence of a new collaboration between fragment design and Jordan Brand has finally surfaced. The project will consider the seminal Air Jordan 1 silhouette, with Hiroshi Fujiwara and company outfitting the silhouette in a classic blue, black and white color scheme. Something of a crossover between the “Black Toe” and ‘Royal’ releases from last year, the shoe simultaneously nods to the AJ1 heritage while also keeping Fujiwara’s design language intact. Subtle ‘lightning’ logo is embossed at the leather heel panel, while Jordan Brand’s O.G. ‘wings’ logo covers the external ankle cover. Obviously, details from both parties have been kept to a mum, but stay tuned for more information as it releases.

Air Jordan 3 Retro “Wolf Grey”

Frequently iterated in various forms since the beginning of the year, here Jordan Brand introduces a more refined version of the hallmark Air Jordan 3 Retro for summer. This “Wolf Grey” edition finds the sneaker done up in an enduring grey, black, and white colorway, executed with full grain leather along the paneled upper. A black/metallic grey rendition of Jordan Brand’s hallmark ‘Elephant’ pattern graces the heel counter, toecap, and lace loops, while wrinkled and smooth grey leather juxtapose each other at the forefoot and through the ankle. All these handsome features are offset by a time-tested white midsole, contrasted by a translucent grey outsole.

"Jordan Shine" Preview

Jordan Brand presents its first look at its newest model, the Jordan Shine. As the name implies, the new silhouette features a premium woven leather upper with a glossy finish paired to a tonal rugged midsole. While the weave bears a striking resemblence to the Jordan Future, the coarser woven pattern on the Shine is broken up by a smooth toecap and heel. As the preview shows, it looks like it will drop in both black or red options when it drops at select locations including Barneys New York.

Jordan Brand 2014 “Year of the Horse” Pack

Jordan Brand presents its “Year of the Horse” pack featuring the Air Jordan 1 Mid and the newly-launched Melo M10. Both models opt for black bases paired with bright equine-inspired graphics in hues of red, pink and purple. The Jordan 1 Mid is certainly the more restrained of the pair and features a semi-gloss black leather upper with carefully placed perforations, purple leather Swooshes, blue laces, and graphic-heavy lining and tongue tag. The Melo M10 opts for the same black leather upper and features the colorful graphics right on the toe box, tongue, collar, and lining. Both models are set to go on sale in Greater China on January 18 followed soon after by a worldwide release.

Just Don x Jordan Brand BHM Collection

The Jordan Brand has joined forces with prominent head-wear designer Don C of Just Don on a commemoration pack for the 37th anniversary of Black History Month. This exquisite offering sees an implementation of the Air Jordan 1 and snapback hat in all-black-everything, highlighted with reptilian flair luminous accents. Here, the shoe’s upper is adored with faux-python skin at its ankle strap and swoosh, while inconspicuous tribal designs echo next to the recognizable watermark and orange inner lining. Signature to Don C’s craftsmanship, the snapack’s beak is decorated with matching applique, while the crown features quality nubuck and Nike BHM “Be Bold, Be True”  at its underbrim.

The Just Jordan pack is now available in auction at the limited quantity of 37, with all proceeds going to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America charity. Head to Just Jordan BHM’s eBay store now to bid.

Air Jordan 1 Phat “Army Green”

Jordan Brand unveils a new colorway in the ever-evolving Air Jordan 1 Phat. Featuring an under-stated army green/black base, JB add a bit of pop with a vibrant red swoosh, liner and outsole. Priced at $105 USD, this latest release is now available through select Jordan Brand stockists, including Premier.

Jordan Brand ‘Golden Moments’ Pack

To continue celebrating the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s legacy on the global stage, Jordan Brand is releasing the Jordan Golden Moments Pack on Saturday, August 18. The Jordan Golden Moments Pack features the Air Jordan 6 Retro in a White/Metallic Gold colorway and the Air Jordan 7 Retro in a Black/Metallic Gold colorway. The box features a gold Jumpman logo with “VI” and “VII” printed on either side and the year ’92, marking 20 years since Michael’s global domination.

The Jordan Golden Moments Pack will be available for a suggested retail price of $350.