KARHU RELEASES THE "RUSKA PACK", PART II
The second part of the "Ruska pack" is focused on the Fusion 2.0 silhouette, released in three dope colorways. Each shoe boasts an upper made of pigskin suede with water repellent nylon inserts.
The gradient colour blocking is subtle like the changing leaves in nature, but the heel panel receives a seasonal colour pop. The EVA midsole shows off a black speckling treatment, while the D-ring eyelets and rope laces provide a further outdoor touch to the shoe.
Ruska is a unique word used in Finland to describe the time of year when the aspen, mountain ash, and birch leaves begin to turn brilliant shades of gold, burgundy, and caramel.
The peak season of Ruska’s deep and soft tones might only last for two weeks, but with the popularity of photographers traveling to capture Finland’s wilderness, communities far and wide are able to experience this farewell to summer.
If you want to celebrate the Ruska season with Karhu, mark on your calendar that the Karhu "Ruska pack, part II" global release is set on Thursday, September 20th, at selected retailers bounded to the Finnish brand, such as Kosmos, asphaltgold, The Good Will Out, Bodega, Gallery GFC, Titolo, Sneakers76, Freesneak, Shoez Gallery, karhu.com and the Karhu concept store Helsinki.
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RELEASES
KARHU ARIA "NIGHT SKY" PACK
Karhu releases a special pack dubbed "Night Sky" that captures the calming experience of staring into the depths of a Finnish night sky during winter.
The release consists of two Aria colourways that represent an appreciation for quiet hours, dropping temperatures and the tranquil moments of being outdoors after dark.
Both shoes feature pigskin suede uppers with perforated toe boxes and are completed by speckled Eva midsoles with Fulcrum technology. As cherry on top, both pairs come with free matching Made in Italy socks.
Starting from Friday, December 7th, the Karhu Aria "Night Sky" pack will be available through selected retailers around the globe bounded to the Finnish brand, such as asphaltgold, Sneakers76, Freesneak, Gallery gfc, Sneaker Pumps, karhu.com and the Karhu concept store Helsinki.
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WHO, WHAT, WHEN & WHERE
PUMA x SELENA GOMEZ: "STRONG GIRL" COLLECTION
Selena Gomez and the German brand meet for their first collaboration and give birth to the SG x Puma collection, where the initials of the American artist’s name have dual significance, namely “Strong Girl”.
This capsule collection features two sneakers and some pieces of clothing and accessories, all revolving around black, white, and grey tones, which are the colours that fit at best Selena’s style and taste.
One of the collection’s most important pieces is the SG Runner, a new sneaker designed and created by the artist, characterized by a design that recalls the ’80s and ‘90s, and the lovely Los Angeles atmosphere. Knitted uppers, great cushioning, and optimal fit are the leading qualities of this new sneaker.
The second protagonist is the Defy Mid, a training shoe with a black metal buckle, rose gold-plated chain, and knitted uppers.
As for the apparel, some items recall the 1992, Selena’s year of birth, and represent a fashion reinterpretation of some clothing items originally designed for training.
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Puma x Selena Gomez
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SG "Strong Girl" collection
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
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BOOKS
SNEAKER FREAKER: THE ULTIMATE SNEAKER BOOK
In 2002, Simon “Woody” Wood founded a punk-style fanzine that evolved throughout the years to the point of becoming one of the world’s most famous and authoritative sneaker magazines: Sneaker Freaker.
Today, after having reported for more than 15 years every possible collab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, QuickStrike and Tier Zero, the Australian magazine releases a book that embeds more than 100 years of sneaker history, a “must have” not only for all sneaker fans, but for everybody.
672 pages with text and pictures of extreme quality to tell the sneaker industry’s evolution, from the Air Max to Adi Dassler, from Michael Jordan to Yeezy, everything reported with accuracy and details, enriched by shrewd and irreverent stories.
Sneaker Freaker – The Ultimate Sneaker Book, is published by the publishing house Taschen and is already available in many stores spread around the globe, including Egotrips and 43einhalb.
