Balmain SS10 Lookbook

Balmain is obviously not the most affordable brand but looking at their SS10 collection the military theme seems to be sticking around for a while, the collection is great, especially the Long Parka that is quality, see more here...

Adidas Originals Spring 2010

These 3 come from the new OT Tech range for Adidas Spring 2010, I cant help thinking that this year could be the best yet for the 3 stripes, the Nizza low looks mean in black...

Shofolk Footwear SS10

Shofolk Foowear the understudy of Folk Clothing gives us a look into its Sprng/Summer 2010 footwear range, pastel colours and smooth simple shapes give this line a really nice feel, I'm sure there will be more to come from this brand in 2010, available via Oki-Ni...

TOP TEN OF 2009

10. SUPRA SKYTOP 2
This one sneaked into my top 10, the Skytop has been one of the most successful designs and the follow up was always going to be a challenge, they look great on the page i'm not sure what they will be like in the flesh but I just wish I had a pair...

9. KANYE WEST X LOUIS VUITTON
I had sleepless nights deciding wether to put these in my top 10, but despite Kanye losing his mind and despite the haters these look so good especially when I tried them on in the shop, the colorway is perfect and the detailing such as the lace tassles is bonkers but beautiful, wish i'd had the cash...

8. NIKE STEPHAN JANOSKI
This is my undercover champion of the year, so perfectly styled for this year bringing the boat shoe, outdoor and vulcanised sole aspects together yet still keeping its SB identity. They have flown off the shelves and expect this is be a staple SB for many years to come...

7. ADIDAS ZEITFREI
Fixed gear became a force during 2009 and this new model with its super clean, simple and futuristic design with 3M materials was a perfect match for its use, plis with a release of only 50 pairs to the public super limited, ive got my pair have you...

6. PATTA AIR MAX SERIES
Patta has not put a foot wrong all year, with so many colaborations it was easy to slip up but they were on point every single time, this series shines above the other Max's this year...

5. JORDAN III TRUE BLUE
CLASSIC, Nuff said...

4. TC AZ NIKE DUNK
If someone had told me they put a vulcanised sole on a Dunk I would have probably slapped them, until I saw these, this dunk is proof to all the haters this year, simple colorways still turn heads...

4. REEBOK PUMP 20'S
Reebok are back, and what better way than to prove it than celebrating argueably their best ever the Reebok Pump, 20 years, 20 companies, 20 designs, best campaign of the year...

2. SNEAKER FREAKER X NEW BALANCE 'SKIPPY'
Skippy bounced in at number 2 for me this year, this design is stunningly beautiful, they say its all in the details and this one has it all, even down to the extra padding in the tongue and the outmeal/white sole SF hits the spot...

1. NIKE AIR YEEZY
The Dream, The Hype, The Queues, The Excitement, 2009 was the Year of the Yeezy. Despite the inevitable Marmite effect over the design NO ONE can argue that this trainer has changed the game... Sorry...

Irn Bru 'Snowman' Advert

Forgive me if this has been played throughout the festive period but I only watched it today... Simply genius...

Puma Manga Pack

Puma are not been my favourite brand but after presenting their new Manga Pack that may be about to change. The pack has both the 917 Lo and Mid and the El Rey slip-on. All three have designs inspired by Japanese Manga art. I have been looking at these for a couple of hours now and I really love the concept and the designs especially the El-Rey which benifits so well from the block graphics and subtle colours, no word yet on a release but can't wait to see them in the flesh...

NSW 2010 Air Maxim 1

Nike Sportswear had a huge 2009and the Air Maxim 1 was one of the reasons, it recieved a good response on its release and Nike intend to build on this in 2010 the Maxim's advanced structure is the base for the newly developed Torch technology, the two colorways expect an early release next year...

Pendleton meets Opening Ceremony

Pendleton's massive success this year has come with big collaborations and most of all great patterns and materials. This new collection with Opening Ceremony is very bold with bold all over checks and plaid patterns being the main event, have a close look here...

Adidas Originals 2010 Highrise

It's safe to say there has already been a buzz already around this model, for me it has a really nice look. I think it takes influences from Giuliano Fujiwara's and Y-3 collections and could a a big 2010 release for Adidas, the grey/gold colorway is definately my favourite so far...

Native American Influences

Over the last few months we have seen a number of trainer projects immerging with native american influence in their designs, be it north or south I am really enjoying this new direction and the subtle way different colour schemes, check it out below...

Vans Spring 2010

Taka Hayashi continues his range into 2010 with this set of footwear, using premium leathers and suedes and native american craftsmenship these bring together the best elements and apply them to some of the classic Vans shapes, these will shine into summer...

Nike x Maharam

Maharam is a premium textile company focusing on new materials and classic patterns, its influence on the Nike Blazer and Terminator was subtle yet very distinctive, wand ith more projects on the way this could be a lucrative and creative partnership...

Nike Air Macropus Lite QS
Nike?? Wallabies?? Although almost nobody I know would put their foot within a country mile of these babies, again the patternage takes influence from native american/mexican patterns, let me know what you think if these...

Missoni x Converse

Ok, ok so these aren't nessecarily (or at all) influenced by native american design, but Italian fashion house Missoni's work on the Converse Chuck Taylor is striking and very much worth a mention, available at Missoni stores in April.

The ABC's of Branding

I really like this idea, the print is available via The Best Part webstore, in black or white...

Comme Des Garcons Nylon Duffel

Comme Des Garcons SHIRT line has released this Nylon Duffel Coat its a great alternative to the classic. Still keeping the original elements but the nylon material gives it a modern and different twist, available here and here... Or if you haven't the funds how about a cheap alternative via americanapparel

Nike SB Micro Sites

With the release of both Nike SB x Fluff Bruin and Nike SB x Skate Mental Clothing Line, Nike SB has opened 2 new microsites, they both have interesting ways to navigate and lots of hidden gems along with more information on both projects, check them out by following the links...

Bobby Moore Gold iPod

As World Cup Fever approaches its only fair to honor the late great Bobby Moore, Gold Genie have just released a classy 24k Gold Plated iPod in his honor to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Available in all formats from £264.50, they also do bespoke work if you already have an iPod/iPhone, this is a little less pricey...

Kate Moross Tees

Kate Moross is a London designer who uses geometric designs especially triangles and typography, her t-shirts have attracted alot of attention over the past 12 months, esspecially with her work with electro powerhouses La Roux and Simian Mobile Disco she has just released another run of her best selling isometric tee, and with others get them here before they sell out...