Mob Mentality.

I walked into the Adidas store in Greenbelt last Sunday with my dad and sister and found myself pleasantly surprised with what I saw on display. No, it wasn't the Adidas x Mark McNairy collabs (more on those in another entry). In fact, I didn't notice them until my sister pointed them out to me.

Adidas brought in a pretty limited supply of the "Black Flag" Wings 2.0 sneakers designed by Jeremy Scott in collaboration with the A$AP Mob's flag-bearer, Pretty Flacko himself, A$AP Rocky. No small feat considering how in demand/sold out these are in other parts of the world.

Beautiful. The Tech Super lurking in the background is mighty fine too.

Design wise, Jeremy Scott's collaborations with Adidas have been pretty out there to say the least. Even with the all-black colorway, that doesn't change one bit. Subtle, asymmetrical details abound upon closer inspection, with stars dotting one shoe with stripes lining the other. The ballistic nylon used in the upper is amazing, and even if they aren't my style at all, I just had to try them on.

Hardly a Fashion Killa.

Yup, definitely not my style at all, but I can't deny that these shoes are beautiful. They're my favorite out of all the Adidas and Jeremy Scott collabs thus far. These pictures do not do them justice. This is a pair you have to see up close to really appreciate. A$AP Rocky and the rest of the mob may Live Long, but I don't think these are gonna last long on shelves. If you wanna stunt like you're in the A$AP Mob, or like a street goth at lest, cop a pair at selected Adidas stores for P10,995.

Again, awesome job Adidas Philippines for bringing these in! My fingers are still crossed on the Mutombo retros though!

Gap x The 2013 GQ Best New Menswear Designers in America Collection

So The Gap brought over a collection made in collaboration with GQ's list of the best new menswear designers in America this year. So why should you care? Well for one, if our tropical weather doesn't mean shit to you and your fashion sense, then these clothes are pretty fucking cool.

The collection in itself is pretty diverse, and made to appeal to a vast range of consumers. If you wanna look like you were unaware that summer ended months ago, then go for the Aviator Nation stuff. If you're a bad-ass who loves raw denim and outdoor-friendly gear that isn't corny, go for Baldwin. And menswear snobs who love traditional clothing with a twist will most definitely enjoy the Bespoken and Ernest Alexander offerings.

Check out some of the photos I took of select pieces below before the staff told me off about it. If I had the cash, I'd get 'em all. If you're looking to buy, head over to the Gap in Bonifacio High Street!

Backpack by Ernest Alexander

Tweed Blazer by Bespoken

Sweats, Crewnecks, and Hoodies by Aviator Nation

Camo pants by Baldwin.

 

Uniqlo x Michael Bastian - My Picks.

Sometime about 2 months ago, Uniqlo released a collection done in collaboration with American menswear designer Michael Bastian. I tend to look forward to designer collaborations with big retail brands because I can get products of a certain vision at a more affordable price point - pretty much a nicer way to say those are the only "designer" items I can afford. Haha!

Though collaborations of this nature can be pretty hit-or-miss, I really took to this one because it centered on a classic menswear staple - the polo shirt.

The collection in itself is pretty diverse, with shirts ranging from plains, stripes, and prints that explore the American-Japanese connection the very collection is founded on. In the photo below are the shirts I got for myself during a trip to Hong Kong 2 months ago. Nothing too quirky, just simple color-blocked shirts that are wearable throughout the only 2 seasons we have in the Philippines - hot and rainy. The shirts' fabric is pretty breathable, the sleeve length isn't too long nor too short, and the fit is relaxed without looking too loose. I did mention the affordable price point, right?

In this country, each polo shirt costs P990, certainly more affordable than most things from either Michael Bastian's label or his collections for Gant. They're available in Uniqlo stores, so pick some up if you haven't already!

If you want to check out the entire Uniqlo x Michael Bastian collection, click HERE.

Got any favorites from the collection? Which ones did you pick up? Any other upcoming collabs to get excited about? Let me know! :)