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The popularity of triple block colours in sneakers has grown exponentially in recent years with all black and all white editions selling out in seconds. Asics are the latest brand to get on the triple bandwagon with the release of the Asics Gel Lyte III in "Triple White". The cleanest of aesthetics is created with monochrome white across the suede and mesh construction. The silhouette chosen, the Gel Lyte III, is an obvious choice. The Gel Lyte III was first released in 1989 and featured numerous innovations such as the iconic split tongue. The "Triple White" edition is finished off with Gel cushioning and a padded tongue and collar. The "Triple White" Gel Lyte III are available instore now! Shop the full range of Asics online here .

Friday, pay day, end of January…so what ya gonna to do? Well, Melting Pot have quite a show to offer, presenting as they do the mighty Motor City Drum Ensemble, a unique kind of group consisting of just one man. Simultaneously retro and futuristic, German House pioneer Danilo Plessow is without doubt one of the most in demand and revered acts on the circuit, having played all the main festivals, been a regular on the Boiler Room and even played a back to back set with Laurent Garnier. His DJ sets take in all genres from disco to house and techno, all seamlessly put together for a perfect party soundtrack. Here is a preview of what to expect: Unfortunately all advance tickets are now sold out. There will be a limited amount on the door for £12 but these will go quick so make sure you get down early when doors open at 10:30pm.

Asics cement their status as style kings with the release of their latest Gel Lyte III in Light Brown/Dark Brown/Ink Blue. The Gel Lyte III silhouette is given the premium treatment with liberal use of quality suede in hues of brown with hints of ink blue and purple. Completed with rope laces to give a superior finish. These are available instore now and will be online shortly. Shop the full range of Asics online here .

Our latest outfit of the week features the beautiful Billie Jacket from Wood Wood's Spring/Summer 'Class of Now' collection and is paired with staples such as the Carhartt Base Tee and the Iconic Converse All Star Ox. Wood Wood Billie Jacket - Navy For SS15, Wood Wood return with a strong addition to their collection with the Billie Jacket. A solid varsity number built from a cotton/nylon blend, the Billie jacket has all the features one would expect including tonal piping around the collar and cuffs, large stitched branding on the chest, snap button closure and twin exterior pockets. The Billie Jacket also includes an inside pocket and is fully lined for an extra layer of warmth. Carhartt Base T/Shirt - White  Surprisingly it can be quite difficult to get a plain t-shirt right but as usual Carhartt have it covered in the form of the Base tee. Made from a soft jersey cotton, the Base tee delivers a premium wardrobe staple that won't warp or contort w...

Sportswear stalwart PUMA have once again teamed up with Parisian based Brooklyn We Go Hard on a collection that encapsulates PUMA's silhouettes with Brooklyn We Go Hard's streetwear aesthetics.   Dropping instore is a range of sweats and tee in jersey fabrics in bold split tone colours. Also landing is a reinterpretation of the iconic Trinmoic runners, the R698 and the XS850, in rich tonal blues, greys and beiges. The runners are given the premium treatment with plush suede and nubuck on the heavily paneled silhouettes. The PUMA x BWGH collection launches this Saturday 31st January instore and online. Shop the full range of PUMA online here .

This week's musical offering to kick off the week features the music video for BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah's "Ray Gun", Lil Wayne's new mixtape and a Hypetrak interview with rising star Kali Uchis. BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah "Ray Gun" Music Video: BADBADNOTGOOD and Ghostface Killah have just released the accompanying music video for their latest track "Ray Gun". The video, directed by Dennis Schroeder, features Odd Future's Left Brain and chronicles the adventures of The Mask. Kitsch visuals take us from a strip club to an alien world. The track is part of the collaborative album, Sour Soul, from Ghostface and BADBADNOTGOOD. Check out the video here before Sour Soul drops on the 24th February. Lil Wayne - Sorry 4 The Wait: With no set release date for Lil Wayne's upcoming album The Carter V, he has filled the void by releasing mixtape Sorry 4 The Wait 2. The mixtape features 17 tracks including remixes of ...

This week's feature is on Daria Werbowy a Ukrainian Canadian model and ambassador for French beauty brand Lancôme. Born in Poland Werbowy holds both Ukrainian and Canadian citizenship she had modeled for industry giants like Chanel, Versace and Prada. She has also graced the 2004 cover of American Vogue as one of the "Models of the Moment" and has become the second model after Linda Evangelista to be inducted into Canada's walk of fame. She also holds the record for opening and closing the most runway shoes in one season.

Contemporary workwear pioneers Carhartt WIP have dropped a new set of imagery showcasing their Spring/Summer 2015 collection. The line features innovative new pieces alongside mainline staples with slimmer fits and new materials. Breathing new life into some of their most time-honored pieces Carhartt have showcased new fabrics, silhouettes and patterns. Carhartt's iconic Woodland Camo pattern makes a strong welcome return along with a Hawaii-influence tropical pattern. Along with these bold patterns and colours there is a fair amount of understated pieces as well. Already landed in store are classics like the Carhartt Sid Pant along with a collection of tee's and sweats. A great new piece from the collection which has landed in store is the Pattison Shirt (pictured) in white or blue which features two frontal pockets along with highly stylized contrasting cuffs. Standout items which have dropped have to be the jackets with the Carhartt Lennox Jacket , which is a coach sty...

This Saturday sees Pistols at Dawn turn two years old and after all this time they are still bringing some of their favorite DJs to Glasgow. To celebrate the occasion they are bringing back their good friend Balearic Mike who kicked off their first event.  If you were in attendance at their opening party, then Mike will need no introduction. That party was genuinely special, with people dancing on tables, the club packed out til the lights came on at 3am and the revelers enjoyi ng themselves so much that they almost drank the bar at La Cheetah dry (no mean feat). If you are unfamilliar with Mike, he is a DJ who competely encapsulates what Pistols at Dawn is all about both as a clubnight and as a DJ collective. Unashamedly eclectic and completely focused on the dancefloor, Mike has a rare talent for picking the right record at the right time, which for us is the absolute most important skill a DJ must have. His skills have seen him travel the world from NYC, LA...

Scandinavian imprint Wood Wood Clothing kick-off Copenhagen Fashion Week by presenting the look book for their Spring/Summer 2015 collection titled 'CLASS OF NOW'. Taking inspiration from a fictional boarding school the collection takes its influences from academia, sports and student culture. The collection is split into two, Street Basics and Contemporary Fashion with the later offering divided into three monthly drops that each take thematic focus from sports, science and the art department within said fictional school. The result pulls in several directions whilst still remaining cohesive and consists of check patterns, painted prints, minimalist aesthetics and technical details. The first drop which has landed instore takes inspiration from athletics and uses materials such as mesh, synthetics, cotton fleece and an assortment of jerseys with colour combinations of neutral greys and blues. The sports motif of the collection is further emphasized by the minimal perfo...

This week's look has a more paired down casual aesthetic and features a mix of old and new favorites from streetwear trailblazers Carhartt WIP, ONLY NY and Nike SB. Carhartt Bobble Watch Hat - Bordeaux First up we have Carhartt's iconic Watch hat which has been give a seasonal twist with an acrylic bobble on top. The hat is made of 100% acrylic but constructed to feel like soft cotton and features Carhartt's classic box logo on the turn up ribbed cuff. Only NY Clothing X Champion Varsity Tee - Ash Grey This Autumn ONLY NY teamed up with American sportswear mainstay Champion on a range of t-shirts and hooded sweats. While we have had this tee before this new, almost marled, colourway of Ash Grey is completely new. The tee combines the construction quality of Champion with the simple streewear aesthetics of ONLY NY with simple screen printed branding on the front, back and sleeves. Carhartt Johnson Pant- Hamilton Brown The classic Carhartt Johnson pant is a ...

Music Monday has swung round again and this week post features the latest video from critically acclaimed songstress FKA Twigs, a recently surfaced pre 'Reasonable Doubt' demo tape from Jay-Z and Frank Oceans powerful rendition of Aaliyah's "At Your Best (You Are Love). FKA Twigs "Pendulum" Music Video Songstress of the moment FKA twigs has dropped a new video for her latest single "Pendulum". The self directed music video features all the visually stunning imagery we have come to expect from the artist with the video opening up with her suspended midair from ropes and her own hair. The dark aesthetics of the video compliment FKA twigs rich vocals, the video is worth a look here. Jay-Z's Pre 'Resonable Doubt' Demo Tape Originally released in 1996 Jay-Z's recorded demo from his debut studio album has surfaced online. The young Jay-Z showcases his raw lyrics against the gritty production of hip-hop's golden age. Head ov...

This week is the fault of Netflix, with their free 90 day trial thing, it got me watching too many TV series, and after we finishd series 6 of 'Sons of Anarchy', it was time for something New. Intro for ' Orange is the New Black ', series in a woman's prison, and it's pretty good.  At first glance Taylor isn't all that, big chin but she grows on you, so we decided to make Taylor Schilling this weeks hottie of the Week Here is a brief overview courtesy of the bible 'Wikepedia' Taylor Schilling (born July 27, 1984) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Piper Chapman on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black , for which she won the 2013 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy , and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014. She made her fi...

As Adidas release a host of technical archival material such as the reintroduction of the ' EQT '93 ' and the ' ZX5000 ', it's highly encouraging for the purists to see that they haven't forgotten their roots with their most recent SS15 capsule. The new season is a nostalgic reminder as to why Adidas deserve their title as one of the worlds most successful sportswear manufacturers, and why they have held this title for over 60 years; the continuous delivery of high quality garments for virtually every subculture ranging from the no-nonsense fitness enthusiast to the young modern casual, Adidas caters for all and discriminates against none. Consisting of simple and elegant sports attire, the new range offers a host of timeless classics including the unmistakable Trefoil t-shirt originally introduced to world around the mid to late 60's via the medium of European football. The Europa Track Top shown below also pays homage to the ...

Brooks Heritage and UBIQ Partner to Launch the "Liberty" Chariot Historic Lifestyle Brand and Famed Retailer Gives Nod to Philly with Premium Collaboration From the original signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the world famous microbrew industry the city is now known for, Philadelphia has always been a place where DIY reigns supreme and the status quo is upheaved. Giving a nod to the city by representing the Liberty Bell, UBIQ and Brooks Heritage have teamed up to introduce the exclusive UBIQ x Brooks “Liberty” Chariot which will launch in the UK on 27 th December. Taking inspiration from Philadelphia’s craftsmanship and the sheer beauty of its iconic relics, Brooks and UBIQ have put their own spin on the famed 1982 Brooks Chariot silhouette. Dubbed the "Liberty," the upper on the Brooks Chariot is constructed of smooth premium dark brown leather. Subtle and unassumi...