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Writer: Kate Murphy

Pop-Up Gucci

Gucci has created a pop-up style sneaker store that will travel the world beginning in London later this year.

The temporary store will be set up for two weeks in six or seven locations. Some of the locations are New York, Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong and Tokyo. The store will feature 18 exclusive sneaker designs; 16 for men and 2 for women. The line is being called "Gucci Icon-Temporary"

Patrizio di Marco, Gucci’s chief executive officer, told WWD that he has no concerns about the pop-up shopa diluting Gucci's luxery brand status within the fashion world. "This is a very controlled, brand-enhancing initiative that will appear for just two to three weeks in just six to seven cities...An initiative such as this one will simply serve to enhance the brand’s reputation as a fashion authority and innovator.”

The brand has even called upon DJ/producer Mark Ronson to create a unisex sneaker for each city, available in only that city.

Photo provided by Draper's Online.

Written by: Kate Murphy

Kanye's LV Kicks

Kanye West's new sneakers he designed for Louis Vuitton hit stores tomorrow, July 1st (Canada Day!). The shoes come in 3 styles, The Mr. Hudson, The Jasper, and The Don, and will come in a wide array of colours. You should be warned that the kicks aren't cheap. They start at $700 and work their way up to $1140. There is no doubt that sneaker collectors will be lining up bright and early to get their hands on them.

Mr. Hudson:

The Jasper:The Don:More pictures of the sneakers can be seen here.

Photos provided by If It`s Hip, It`s Here.

Writer: Kate Murphy

It’s All About Getting High

City retro is in, and while the look may not be the likes of haute couture genius Christian Lacroix, these city under grounders are making a noticeable statement this time around. With the wave of sneakers being brought back by nearly every major shoe label out there, our American Apparel-wearing friends find themselves in their glory. When this look first hit, it was all about the vintage pair of Nike Air Forces (retro colours of course), and the classic Chuck Taylor Converses. This movement is also bringing back the wayfarer. This skinny jean obsessed subculture caught the attention of Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana who have since shown studded high-tops in reply. These shoes retailed for $380 in US department stores; currently a pair is selling on eBay for around USD$750. This group will generally top off their look with vintage baseball caps and vibrant printed tees; designer Christian Audigier who previously designed for Ed Hardy now has a vast array of original tops. When it gets a little colder, a vintage K-Way jacket is the way this group sways.