Peanuts x Vans Collaboration Kicks

Hot on the heels of Peanuts' latest collaborations with The Rodnik Band and Vans range of Star Wars shoes and apparel, comes this super cute cartoon drop.

Cheap Skates: Affordable Summer Sneakers from GAP

GAP is SO good right now. If you haven't seen their latest high summer collection which plays with Americana and the brand's denim heritage, head down to a store soon - new designer, Rebekka Bay (formerly of COS), has brought some serious fashion cred to the US chain.

I've had my eye on these babies since I saw them at the GAP press day a few months ago. They're everything you could want in a summer shoe - they're cute, cheap (£29.95 full price, £24.95 for sale designs not pictured but just as sweet), and comfy; they're easy to slip on, go with pretty much everything and are in the undoubted style of the season, the Skate Shoe.

I can't decide which ones to go for so have settled on all three. Oh, and a matching leather bandana-print pouch because I'm a sucker for a bit of matchy-matching.

Buy in store or online at www.gap.co.uk / www.gap.com now.

Minna Parikka Bunny Sneaks Bring the Footwear Fun this Easter

A press release for the always awesome accessories and shoe designer Minna Parikka just dropped into my inbox and I just can't handle the cuteness. Seriously. These new Bunny Sneaks trainers in luxurious nappa leather are part of a limited edition release that's a real sneaker OMG moment. 

Tour the New Karl Lagerfeld London Store

As anyone who reads my Huffington Post blog will know, I recently had the pleasure of a tour of the brand spanking new European flagship store for Karl Lagerfeld on London's Regent Street, and I'm pleased to report that it didn't disappoint.

adidas Originals Streetball Platform Wedge Shoes

OK so these happened.

Underground Fashion from Roundel

Love or loathe the tube, there's no denying the fact that London Underground has a truly iconic aesthetic. The world's first city subway is awash with classic design, from Harry Beck's topological Tube Map to the station signage and typography.

Couture Kicks from Chanel

The recent Chanel Couture Spring 2014 collection showed that, whilst Karl Lagerfeld may have an aversion to sweatpants, he's not above jumping on the high fashion sneaker trend. 

Katie Grand x Hogan 'Gang' Collection - I *Heart* Hi-Tops

Katie Grand is AWESOME. Editor of LOVE magazine, super stylist, Central St. Martins grad and fellow North London resident. Do I want to be in her gang? HELL YEAH. And, after working with her for years now, the smarty pants over at Hogan - sister label to the Italian leather brand Tod's (you know, the loafer people) - obviously realise I'm not the only one.  In a very smart move that brings them some serious street cred, Hogan have just revealed the Katie Grand x Hogan 'Gang' accessories collection which drops in January. 

The youthful, Harajuku style collection includes some fun bags, ballet flats and great sunglasses but - obviously - my favs are these amazing hi top trainers and wedge sneakers.  The heart detail on the heels is straight off the Nike 2002 Valentine's Series Air Force 1s but, whatever, it's super cute and I absolutely LOVE it.

adidas Originals Honey Zip kicks

It's no secret I love my adidas, especially hi-tops, but usually I go for men's styles as they seem to be more fashion forward (and my size 7.5's seem easier to find). These new women's Honey Zip shoes are great though - the white are particularly cool - and make a great change from standard Converse boots or plimsolls.

adidas Originals Honey Zip trainers, £72 from www.adidas.com

Kenzo x Vans III - Preview the third instalment of this great collaboration

I've written previously about the fantastic collaborations between Kenzo and Van's, so wanted to give you a little update on this, the third instalment of the design partnership.

A range of AW12 Kenzo prints featuring marble and grape designs, appear on the Vans' Authentic style as well as, for the first time, their classic slip on shoe. 

The dark grape Authetics are the standouts for me, as well as these leopard-feel 80s style royal blue and monochrome shoes pictured below which look like they should have been worn by Ferris Bueller. Very cool.

On sale soon from www.kenzo.com and selected stores including Selfridges, Liberty and Opening Ceremony.

Spongebob Squarepants Shoes! Creative Recreation x BAIT Spongebob Collection Out Now

SCREAM! How ace is this new Spongebob collection of limited edition trainers from Creative Recreation x BAIT?

LOVE these soles, especially seeing as the uppers are actually really understated so the cartoon designs are a brilliant eye-catching surprise to onlookers when you cross your legs, put your feet up, or if any of you are in the habit of going round high kicking.

These super cheery sneakers go on sale this week - check out High Snobiety for more info and images as well as stockist info.

Adidas Grand Slam - My Favourite School Sneakers Remixed & Re-released!

The Adidas Grand Slam. The shoe that got me hooked on trainers and particularly adidas' brand of round-toed coolness. I got some all white Grand Slams with white buttons the summer before I started high school and they're still one of my favourite sneaker styles ever. Simple tennis shoes, there's just something really easy and cool about them.

Later this week the adidas Originals Grand Slam - a reworking of the original design, most notably missing the 'Grand Slam' lettering from the side of the shoe - will be available again in this Olympic-themed gold colour way from Size? as part of their Adi-Archive collection. 

Get yours at www.size.co.uk

Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low Collaboration - 10 Year Anniversary Shoe

Supreme have been putting out their own Nike SB Dunk Lows for a decade now so, to celebrate their 10 year milestone, they've just released this hot anniversary shoe.  The scarlet red uppers feature a full-grain grey and black nubuck leather trim with embossed elephant texture, made exclusively for Supreme. The skate sneakers carry a nod to their exclusivity in the keychain tag which carries the Nike SB (the SB stands for skateboarding btw) and Supreme logos.

I implore anyone lucky enough to catch these when they drop online at www.supremenewyork.com and in the NY, LA and London Supreme stores on 19th July (21st July in Japan) to PLEASE remove the tag from your shoes before wearing.

Leaving it on doesn't make you cool, it makes you look silly.  Ditto leaving the bar code anti-theft strips on the peaks of New Era caps -  I've just about come around to leaving the gold stickers on, but please people, you don't walk around with the extra button-in-a-bag attached to your coats so cut these things off! * * * rant ends * * *

Have You Seen These Trainers? A UK Appeal for Information

Blogosphere, this is an appeal. We missed out on the UK release of the super fresh Nike Digi Camo Air Force 1s with the light reflective 3M pixel print detailing this weekend. 

Foot Patrol has sold out, eBay sellers are all in the US so postage is crazy and there has been severe sulking from our household's Nike contingent ever since.

If anyone knows where I can get a pair of these in a UK 10 or 10.5, please please please get in touch. If you can't help, get yourself over to Fashion Bomb for the best coverage of the New York launch party featuring some of the best street style snaps I've seen in a long while. Props. 

Comme des Garcons SHIRT x Supreme x Vans Release Collaboration Shoes

Bring a bit of city chic to your sneaks with these great new striped shoes from Comme des Garcons SHIRT x Vans for Supreme.  Available in two classic styles exclusive to American street wear specialists, Supreme, the low rise Vans Authentic and the hi top SK8-Hi both feature Comme's shirt fabric uppers.

Get them online from www.supremenewyork.com, at Supreme London and NYC, or from London's Dover Street Market from 5th July. then from 7th July they hit Japan at various Supreme locations and the Dover Street Market in Ginza.

Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals AW12 Animal Print & 90s

So, as promised, here's another look at some of the forthcoming Autumn/Winter 2012 Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals collection. These are some of my absolute favourite pieces from Jezza and great to see that he's sticking with the exaggerated tongue Instinct Hi sneaker silhouettes and reworking them in awesome animal prints and pop colours as well as the classic, tougher all black version. 

Puffa jackets are massive for this winter but no-one's doing them quite like our Jeremy! Zebra, leopard, cheetah, pink, purple, mint, gold - he's thrown the lot in and this is what's stuck. I LOVE it and the fact you can match it with your trainers is double bubble.

Putting a fun spin on a proper old school 90s print trend, are these leopard print pieces below, pulling out a vintage Versace vibe but with added attitude and plenty of Mr. Scott's signature street cool. Nice Michael Jackson-esque trainers going on too with the buckle details and silver toe rims and that ladies black quilted leather jacket with the gold safety pins is just soooo Lil' Kim.


The full Jeremy Scott AW12 range for Adidas Originals (minus those controversial My Pet Monster shackle shoes which have now been pulled) will be available in stores and at www.adidas.com from July with these pieces dropping in October 2012.

Rihanna Does Cutting Edge Comfort With Yeezy 2's in East London This Weekend

Loving this look from Rihanna who kept it low key this weekend as she set about the serious business of performing then partying in East London.

Sexy black leather and tough denim, luxed up with gold Egyptian style detailing and accessories - even her mic had a gold finish. Talk about attention to detail. Whilst her short shorts with fishnet cut offs got the Daily Mail in a tizz, and Rita Ora was spotted wearing the exact same Katie Eary digital leopard print t-shirt Rihanna had worn on stage at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, it was her feet that interested me.

Sporting the super hot, black Air Yeezy 2 sneakers - the latest killer Kanye West-designed drop from Nike - with their glow in the dark soles, it was great to see a female performer at a festival who wasn't in either crazy heels or wellies. Comfy can be cool too, girls! Especially when you do it like this.

Natural Fashion History - The Trainersaurus

No, it's not one of Jeremy Scott's latest summer shoes (though I SO wish it was!), this fab little resin Superstar skull, cast from the legendary adidas sneaker is ART, DAHLING.  Which explains the hefty £2,500 price tag.  The awesome 'Trainersaurus' is available in a variety of colour ways from When Superstars Ruled the World, they come in an adidas branded wooden  travel and display case - they're highly limited too. For more info or to buy, visit www.whensuperstarsruledtheworld.com

Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals AW12 Collection Preview!

One part all-American jock, one part every day objects, three parts psychedelic acid trip on holiday in Hawaii in the early 90s, whizz it up et VOILA! One Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, good to go. Or at least half of it...

Here's a quick preview of some the craziest pieces to look forward to from Jezza for AW12 which will be dropping from August.  Loving the butterfly hoody and wedge heeled boots!  Really cute new furry JS wing trainers for next season too (and they come in both adult and kids' sizes again) and another brilliant varsity jacket. There are some pretty wacky teddy bear looks, bigger, bolder and totally more out there than anything he's given us before! Check back soon for images and info re. the killer animal print mash up pieces - they're fun but totally wearable and going right on my Christmas list!

You'll be able to shop these from July at www.adidas.co.uk/originals and can still get his Spring Summer range including the Stars and Stripes Wings sneakers, my fav tape measure tracksuit and the music note ones worn by Madonna's back up dancers at the Superbowl last year, by clicking here.

Featured items - Top image L-R: JS Women's Bear Hoodie, JS Bear hi top trainers, JS Bear Suspender Pants, JS Women's Butterfly Jacket and JS Wings Wedge. Second image L-R: JS Varsity Jacket front, JS Kimono Jersey, JS star print Sweat Pants and back picture of the Varsity Jacket. Third Image L-R: JS Keyboard Tee in Grey, multicoloured JS Keyboard Sweat Pants and Keyboard Dress, JS Firebird Tracksuit with Hawaiin-inspired flower print.

Puma x Alexander McQueen - Fancy Footwear

How fine are these silky new Pink Deck Lo sneaks??  Loving the sophisticated satin-like finish and berry-and-black colour palette with a suitably chunky white sole pulling it all together. Interesting how the Alexander McQueen logo is just as prominent as the Puma one too - that's pretty unusual for collab shoes. These really are a cut above and are so much better than a lot of the nasty Euro-trash style trainers other high end fashion brands are currently churning out under their own labels. Props to Puma and the house of McQueen. These are functional, fashion forward and fancy. They were available from Kith NYC and www.kithnyc.com but are currently sold out so check back for restocks.