Super snake.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
PROMO: adidas Boost Presents: The Run | Urban City Guide (Chicago)
Where and when to run in the Windy City.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
PROMO: adidas Boost Presents: The Run | Urban City Guide (New York City)
How to run through a city that moves at the speed of light.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Who Shot Ya?: Clay Patrick McBride
Proud as we are of the way SLAM reads, we know the biggest reason we’ve lasted 20 years is how the mag looks. To celebrate some of our most memorable photo shoots we spoke to the great photographers who made them happen.
by Peter Walsh
SLAM has been bringing the stories of players to the forefront for two decades, but rarely do we get to hear from the people behind the lens who provide the iconic shots that will live on long after the player’s career is over. Between the phone calls, e-mails, scheduling, cancellations and moody subjects, the amount of work it takes to get the perfect shot is one of the toughest aspects of bringing you the best in basketball month after month, and year after year.
When most people hear “SLAM Magazine,” the first image that comes to mind is Allen Iverson, wearing an iced out chain, a throwback Mitchell & Ness Sixers jersey, with his hair blown out. It’s easily the most famous shot in our history, and still rings bells in pop culture. The man responsible for that portrait—and several other amazing shots—was Clay Patrick McBride. Clay, whose own raw style and attitude came across in all of his shots for SLAM, took some time out to talk about that shoot with Allen as well as some of his other memorable shoots with SLAM.
For more of Clay’s work, check out www.claypatrickmcbride.com .
On shooting SLAM’s iconic cover, SLAM 32, with Allen Iverson…
It is one of the most popular pictures ever, it was my first cover shoot for SLAM, and it gave me street cred. It remains a very iconic image in that in sneaker culture and remains as a very important picture because it was the beginning of the Mitchell & Ness trend. It was an exciting moment in basketball with Jordan on his way out and new guys coming in.
I waited 13 hours for Iverson to come to the shoot. It was letting me know that I was in a different world, working with different people’s schedules. Most of my shoots for SLAM would happen in 10 minutes, they were very hectic situations where these guys didn’t want to give a ton of time so I had to get something quick. Once he got there and we had some music on he was moving around with his hair blown out, it was a lot of fun.
As an artist, I thought I was there to make art but there was this whole collaboration where I was dealing with someone else’s artistry, too. It comes with the territory, it was something that happened early in my career so it let me know that shit was going to come down the road and I was going to be dealing with hectic people and hectic schedules. Looking back now, I’m a better photographer and I use lighting differently so I would want to shoot it a little bit different than I did at that time. He’s an amazing looking cat, he’s got awesome tattoos, a great look and he’s a small man which was amazing to me. He was such a tiny guy who had such game, I have respect for that and how hard he went at it.
Somehow I shoot badass people and my brand has been developed around that. In the early component of my career, it helped shape how I get matched with badasses. You get matched with these personalities and it says something about your own personality…These ‘fuck the world’ personalities get matched with my own ‘fuck the world’ personality.
For more on this shoot, click here .
On shooting Vince Carter…
I liked the cover where he was sitting in the bleachers. He was talking to his mom on the phone and he was in a good mood. It seemed like dudes in Toronto were a little more willing, I think it was because SLAM put him on the cover as Rookie of the Year that year. He had a great relationship with SLAM, he was a little bit more giving with his time. He was always mad cool, he was a little bit more open to having his picture taken. Maybe it was because I came from New York to Canada or some shit like that, he was generous with his time.
On shooting LeBron and Sebastian Telfair for SLAM 62…
They were super cooperative, it was powerful to be there on the ground floor of something and witness these guys’ ascent—especially LeBron who is becoming one of the greatest players ever. I shot him wearing adidas, that’s never going to happen again [laughs]. What’s interesting is when you take a picture like that, he’s clearly a kid and you look at how much he has changed and how much his game has changed. I root for both of those guys.
On shooting Kobe with the snake for SLAM 97…
That was challenging, it’s one thing to hold a snake, and it’s another thing to hold a snake like four inches from your face. I had help from Melissa Brennan (SLAM’s Creative Director) and a good snake handler and I just kept chanting “Black Mamba” like a mantra [laughs]. I was trying to get him to hold the snake as close to his face as possible because the cover had to read right. He went for it, he was totally into it. We had some bigger snakes we photographed him with too, it was fun for him. The concept was his, it was all around his brand so it was just a matter of hammering that out. He was very cool, calm and collected throughout the whole thing. He didn’t get sissy or act like a bitch with the snake on him, he was like, “I’m gonna do this!” which I think is his mentality anyway.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
adidas 2013 NBA Authentic Draft Snapback Cap
Official cap draftees will be wearing on stage tonight.
Rick Owens 2014 Spring Collection
While Rick Owens may have also made headlines for a street-ready collaboration with adidas today, the fruit of his labor was also debuted on the runways of Paris to kick off the city's respective Fashion Week. The forward-thinking designer showcased his latest arrangements for the season, staying consistent with his preferred dark aesthetic across geometric cutout tops, generously draping shorts and skirts, and bomber jacket interpretations. If the guitarist and drum kit sculpture in the background doesn't give it away, a rock n' roll inspiration is present here, with leather, metal plated zippers, and fishnet being in rotation within the range. Enjoy a look at Rick Owens' Spring 2014 collection here.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com
adidas Skateboarding Hits Madrid For New Feature
Skateboarding's interest with Spain is famously biased toward Barcelona, with spots such as MACBA and Paral-lel dominating camera time in just about every video from the early 2000's through the Fully Flared-era. In the middle of the country however, stands Madrid, the archaic capital; the older, more refined sister to Barcelona's younger, perhaps even prettier counterpart. Always looking outside of the lines, adidas took their skateboarding squadron to Madrid to highlight their upcoming footwear and apparel. What initially may seem like a Mark Suciu highlight reel is actually the prolificacy of an energetic young pro, and the rest of the team – though notably without Jake Donnelly – more than certainly does their fair share of shreddage of the cityscape. West coast woodsman Silas Baxter-Neal brings back some retro technical wizardzy, Rodrigo TX introduces himself to the team with a mean fakie flip, and Dennis Busenitz also shines in the above clip, which is not to be missed.
Did Iman Shumpert leak a new orange alternate New York Knicks jersey on Instagram?
That right there's a photo uploaded to the Instagram account of Iman Shumpert at around 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday evening. The New York Knicks swingman and Adidas endorser — you might remember the NBA forcing him to remove the sneaker company's logo from his hair this past spring — shared the shot from an Adidas photo shoot in Los Angeles, then promptly deleted it, which caused some shouts and murmurs among the more sartorially inclined segments of the NBA blogosphere. (Luckily, UniWatch's Paul Lukas and @Jose3030, among others, snagged shots before Shump's deletion so that the rest of us didn't miss it.)
The Knicks redesigned their jerseys before the 2012-13 season, but didn't have a regular alternate kit, going with the standard home whites and road blues. They did wear monochromatic all-orange uniforms for their Christmas Day matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that was a one-time deal connected to the "BIG Color" campaign that the NBA and Adidas concocted to help promote the apparel-maker's Winter Court Collection; we didn't see the citrus-flavored look again last season, and had seen neither hide nor hair of another orange look ... until now.
With Knicks star Carmelo Anthony surpassing the likes of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in NBA jersey sales last season, it would stand to reason that the league and its official apparel partner might want to introduce another game jersey into the Knicks' rotation and, by extension, onto store shelves. And while orange — and especially that much orange — is unlikely to be everyone's cup of tea, maintaining the clean look of last year's revamped unis while sticking with a traditional team color seems to make for a pretty eye-catching look. Just steer clear of sleevin' 'em and they ought to be fine.
So what do you think? If this isn't an official alternate coming soon to an NBA court near you, should it be? And if it is, would you pick one up? Let us know in the comments below, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Screencap via The Sporting News.
Rick Owens for adidas 2014 Spring Collection
When adidas and Rick Owens announced a collaboration earlier this month, the footwear and high fashion world took notice. As promised, the collection has received its initial unveiling this week in Paris. The shoes arrive with a surprisingly balanced approach between the aesthetics of Owens and adidas with an augmented high-top tongue and a stripped down, minimalist design. Hits of muted leather and nylon make up the majority of the shoe that sees a predominantly white, light grey and black construction. An unassuming Three Stripes hit is given to the side profile via perforated linework on the interior and exterior panels. Stay tuned for further glimpses into the comprehensive six silhouette collection that is expected to arrive with a price range of $400 USD - $500 USD.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
adidas Originals T-ZX Runner AMR
adidas Originals introduces a new edition of its ZX line in the form of the T-ZX Runner AMR.Featuring a shiny seamless upper, the shoes feature black nubuck collars, reflective heels and tongues constructed out of mesh for added breathability. Finishing touches include a translucent outsole and contrasting metallic accent on the toe cap.The T-ZX Runner AMR will make its in-store debut on July 1st at select adidas Originals retailers including Wish ATL and Millenium Shoes, and at the adidas Originals webstore in your choice of two different shades of purple.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com
adidas Crazyquick Blue/Silver/Orange
The professional offseason may have just ended top-tier televised basketball for a couple of months, but for many basketball enthusiasts, the summer session has just begun. For weekenders, rec league-goers, and "The Cage" frequents of all types, adidas Basketball delivers a new colorway for their ever-popular Crazyquick silhouette. This rendition finds the shoe executed with a blue-to-white gradient TechFit upper, dashed with orange accents in the laces and around the high-traction outsole. adidas' Sprintframe technology locks the foot securely into the shoe, adding support and comfort as we've come to expect from the Crazyquick model. Look for this colorway of the sneaker to release on July 1 on adidas' website.
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adidas Crazyquick ‘Blue-Silver-Orange’ (KICKS)
Adidas has a certified winner on the court in the Crazyquick, and its lineup of colorways continues to impress. The latest Three Stripes basketball delivery will arrive on Monday at adidas.com. More from our friends at adidas:
This new Crazyquick colorway sports a blue, silver and white upper with orange laces and midsole and outsole highlights. The four quick zones outsole is blue, silver and white.
The Crazyquick Blue-Silver-Orange colorway drops July 1 at adidas.com.
Stay tuned to the adidas Basketball Facebook page for exclusive images and content, and follow us on Twitter at @adidasHoops with #crazyquick #QuickAintFair.
adidas Skateboarding Busenitz ADV – Running White / Black – Brick
Today we peel the lid off another adidas Skateboarding Busenitz ADV colorway and this one feels like its veering into the lifestyle lane. A running white upper is given black and brick accents but the gum outsole ultimately serves as the main event. These may feel like a lifestyle look however the model is fully functional and available now at select adidas retailers like CNCPTS.
Source CNCPTS
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adidas Unveils New Crazyquick Blue-Silver-Orange Colorway
Once again, adidas has unveiled another dope new colorway for the Crazyquick. After unveiling new Crazyquick colorways designed for the McDonald’s All American Games, as well as the popular “Electricity” colorway and a “Triple-Blue” mashup (and we can’t forget about this dope commercial either), the “Blue-Silver-Orange” shoe is next in line. This new sneaker sports [...]
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