What seems to be responsible for the success of the Air Jordan Retro models even more than the specific model, is the colorway displayed on each pair, and the classic “Bred” colorway is perhaps the most popular. The next iteration of this colorway comes in the form of a new Air Jordan 1 Retro ’95 TXT. Borrowing elements from the Air Jordan Retro 11 “Bred”, this model features a heavy mesh black upper, patent leather toe, and and a white midsole with red outsole to complete the look. Air Jordan fans, be on the lookout for these releasing at Wish soon.
With the upcoming wave of footwear hitting shelves for the upcoming Fall/Winter season, adidas Originals is not to be outdone, releasing several new strong models in the Matchplay and Rivalry Hi families. The adidas Originals Matchplay relies heavily on animal print to adorn these releases, seeing both Leopard and a zig-zag Zebra print patterns covering a pony hair upper. For the Rivalry Hi, adidas pulls from a range of different colors to construct the trio of sneakers which includes a Black/White model that closely assembles the mastermind Japan collaboration that relased earlier this year.
The adidas Originals ZX700, a great multifunctional long-distance runner, returns for Fall/Winter 2013 in Deep Petrol/Chrome/Steel. Keeping the upcoming harsh winter weather in mind, adidas substituted the usual mesh with ripstop materials. The sneakers see vibrant blue on the suede, while a complimentary navy suede is subtly placed. Bright orange accents can be seen throughout the trainer to give it additional pop.
Nike Sportswear’s resurgence in the trainer arena is good news for the Deion Sanders signature training line that has been receiving a good bit of shine from Nike over the past few years. Deion Sanders’ first Max-cushioned shoe makes its return this weekend in two familiar styles. The first being the OG Black/White colorway with hits of Gold throughout, the second, a flip on the Red/White color combination. As the 2013 NFL season gets underway, be on the lookout for these hitting the shelves at Wish soon.
UNYFORME is rooted in the idea that functionality, comfort and style can co-exist. Too often, the leaning towards aesthetics often take precedent over comfort. Or the need for form often take precedent over function. Burgeoning label UNYFORME is built on the foundation of augmenting staple garments such as hooded sweatshirts and jersey sweatpants with detailed tailoring and cutting to provide a wearable, yet progressive range of pieces. For Fall/Winter 2013, the brand introduces a new all-over print branded as the “Ceremony” motif that builds upon the traditional elements of paisley patterns. In addition, the Hammer Pant and Jones Weat Pants add a slightly drop crotch fit with cinch bottom for a solid fall/winter piece.
New Balance steps into the college football season correct with the introduction of the Made in England MB1500MRG. While it hasn’t been officially branded as such, the colorway is an all-but-subtle nod to Virginia Tech in its execution and interplay of purple and orange. Situated atop a pure white midsole and black undersole, the trademark “MADE IN ENGLAND” text is seen emblazoned across the tongue. Two pairs of laces are included in the set – both purple and orange – while the interior lining and various accents throughout see contrasting hits of orange.
Perhaps one of the most iconic elements of Nike’s branding – and pop culture in general – the timeless adage is the latest design tenant to Nike’s Lunarfly 306 Quickstrike Pack. The Nike Lunarfly 306 was literally designed for unimaginable circumstances. Crafted with a 306-mile trek in mind, the idea for the model was to create a silhouette that was breathable, cool and comfortable to allow you to subsist in any environment. The latest delivery features three of the strongest colorways in the pack including the “Volt,” “University Blue,” and “Challenge Red” iteration. Positioned atop a Lunarlon outsole and featuring a mesh, breathable upper, these are a must-cop for any on-track or off-track fit.
Purchase the Nike Lunarfly 306 Pack in-store only via our Moreland Ave. location. Phone orders are also accepted by dialing 404.880.0402. Email orders are accepted by sending a size request to orders@wishatl.com
Bobby Hundreds and Ben Hundreds – both co-founders of the now famous The Hundreds brand – have certainly come a long way from mocking up graphic tees in their old LA studio. Having expanded beyong the small Fairfax location to a multitude of shops throughout the globe, the brand also ventured into footwear a few years ago. While the initial “The Hundreds Footware” collection was admittedly lacking in quality and construction, The Hundreds has also ramped up its Footware segment for the better. Having onboarded a range of new designers as well as behind-the-scenes quality control experts, The Hundreds footware is now poised to take up a substantial section of your shoe closet.
The latest model comes in the form of the Ikat Johnson Mid in a special “Cactus” iteration. As the title implies, the mid-top silhouette is draped in an all-over print cactus motif that sees a firey concoction of black, vibrant orange and off-white. Orange laces and a pure white vulcanized outsole round things out.
Purchase The Hundreds Okat Johnson Mid “Cactus” now here. Availability is also offered in-store via our Moreland Ave. location. Phone orders are accepted by dialing 404.880.0402. Email orders are accepted by sending a size request to orders@wishatl.com
Chris Stamp and his namesake, Stampd brand have always held in high regard, the balance of high and low fashion. Taking staple street pieces and infusing it with a luxe approach, the Stampd brand has been able to churn out a plethora of all-leather and heavily detailed pieces over the past few seasons. The latest to arrive comes in the form of the Quilted Lambskin Leather Snapback. Based on a traditional 5-panel snapback cap, the hat is enveloped in supply black lambskin leather and rounded out by slim tonal stitched squared throughout.
Purchase the Stampd Quilted Lambskin Leather Snapback in-store through out Moreland Ave. location. Phone orders are accepted by dialing 404.880.0402. Email orders are also accepted at orders@wishatl.com
Years after the iconic 90’s sitcom called it quits, Jordan Brand drops a commemorative “Bel Air” model. The choice of the Air Jordan 5 model was a no-brainer, having Will Smith memorably sporting the famous silhouette in the opening credits of the show. Featuring a range of pastel hits jumping straight off the grey and black upper that rivals the aesthetic of the Fresh Prince himself, these sneakers even include Jordan’s number embroidered on the lateral sides of the heels. Be on the lookout for these nostalgic sneakers releasing soon at Wish.
Fans of the Nike Air Weatherman Pack will be delighted as Nike is set to release another model in the Weatherman family. Dubbed “Thermal Map,” this release sees an Atomic Red Thermal Map pattern in place of the Doppler Radar visual of the original pairs. Much more understated than its other Weatherman counterparts, this sneaker will be a solid addition to any footwear arsenal.
The public has been privileged to see an increase in the amount of Nike Free Inneva Woven models being released by Nike. The newest solid addition to the family being the Nike Free Inneva Woven SP Night Stadium Wolf Grey. Constructed with the usual Woven constructed upper, this release sees a leather Wolf Grey heel, matching well with the upper of the same color.
Purchase the Nike Free Inneva Woven SP Night Stadium Wolf Grey in-store only. Phone orders are accepted by calling 404.880.0402.
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Madden NFL video game series, Nike and EA Sports have collaborated to put together a special package. The main feature of this collab is the Nike Air Trainer Max 2 ’94 “Madden NFL.” This co-branded kick sees a nubuck upper featuring two shades of grey set against black and white details. A glow-in-the-dark green outsole and a holographic effect swoosh add the finishing touches to this awesome look. Also available with the pack is a special snapback from the two brands featuring a reflective front panel and a holographic Nike Swoosh logo, mimicking the shoes to a tee.
Purchase the EA Sports x Nike “Madden NFL 25″ Pack in-store only. Phone orders are accepted by calling 404.880.0402. Email orders are accepted by sending a size request to orders@wishatl.com
From styling, photography and film-making to clubbing and art direction, Marcelo Burlon has effectively established himself as a one-man venture. However, Marcelo Burlon has recently found success in his latest venture, a well-received fashion line. The Argentinian designer infuses each of his designs with bold motifs and visuals that combine an plethora of Burlon’s own experiences and influences.
Printed on graphic tees and crewnecks, the Marcelo Burlon fashion imprint serves as the equivilant of a blank canvas. Any one piece features a plethora of graphics designed by Giorgio Di Salvo and boasts a range of Argentinian feathers, esoteric symbols and nods to various cultural influences. For Fall/Winter 2013 we highlighted a few of the pieces through an editorial shot by Mae Elizabeth Gurene including the Scuba Felpa Tecnica Pullover, Aguila Tee, Olga Sun Tee, and the Shemesh Tee.
Initially started as a project in 2012 to create rosaries dedicated to her life spent on both the East and West Coast, Nicole De La Pax Alvarez’s brand Botánica is now making a name for itself in streetwear. It’s undeiable that streetwear is largely inspired by the surroundings of the individuals that create it. And in Alverez’s case it is no different. The Cuban Link represents her upbringing in New York and the Herringbone represents her time in Los Angeles, therefore, giving us high-quality and unique Right & Left Coast Rosaries. Although heavily inspired by stores in the Latin Community, the brand is not affiliated with any particular religion and has been spotted on the likes of West Coaster Kendrick Lamar and East Coaster Lebron James.
Amidst the developing ladder of street-meets-high fashion ranks, designer Shayne Oliver’s HOOD BY AIR imprint has rapidly risen to the upper echelon. Established in 2006 with a heavy influence of bold sans serif typefaces and gritty screened grphic prints, HOOD BY AIR has since gone on to make a name for itself in both the T-shirt landscape as well as the ready-to-wear realm. Moving from Oliver’s make-shift sewing studio to the runway, HOOD BY AIR now has a strong reputation during both Paris Fashion Week as well as New York Fashion week having added an entire ready-to-wear section to its seasons.
For Fall/Winter 2013, a new arrivals of long sleeve T-shirts and crewneck sweaters has arrived at Wish. Highlighting the arrivals through the lens of resident photographer Mae Gurene, our latest editorial features pieces from HOOD BY AIR including the Blue X-Ray Tee, Target Sweatshirt, Radar Tee, Hazard Logo Tee and The Ache Tee. The entire collection is now available in-store and online at Wish.
For what has already been a great season for the Nike Air Max model, Nike is adding to the fun with the release of two new unique Air Max styles. All under the Tape build, each of these shoes has its own hidden super power. The Nike Air Max 1 Premium Tape “Glow in the Dark” features a white upper of seam-taped material with lab green hits on the tongue, visible Max Air unit and outsole, and to top it off, the shoes see a glow-in-the-dark tiger stripe motif applied throughout the entirety of the upper. Also containing a hidden feature is the Nike Air Max 90 Premium Tape with Zebra pattern running along the sides of the white tape upper and also featuring 3M Reflective tape throughout.
Set to join the Opening Ceremony x adidas Originals 2013 Fall/Winter “BBALL” Collection that released recently, the collaborative duo is back to release some basketball-esque pieces for the upcoming Fall season. Matching well with the BBALL Collection sneakers, the range features a pair of unique paisley laden shorts featuring a tear-away zipper and velcro along with a matching Green thermal logo shirt to round out the dellivery.
One of the newest addition to the shelves of our footwear library arrives in the form of mainstay footwear brand, Saucony. For the inaugural drop, New York’s boutique West NYC aligns with Saucony to release the “Tequila Sunrise” Shadow 5000. The timeless Saucony runner is mocked up in an amalgam of black and aqua colorway hits across the mesh panels and mesh tongue. Elsewhere buttery soft suede panels round out the toe cap, side panels and lace vamp. Limited stock of the West NYC x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Tequila Sunrise” is now available in-store and online through Wish.
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