Crepes to Cop

With a myriad sneakers talked about by a plethora of websites and bloggers, its pretty easy to lose track of whats being release, whats limited and what isnt. 

A blcklistd, we’ll attempt to try and stay on top of the highest profile release within London and the UK.

To kick things off, this weekend we have Jordan V Fire Red and Slam Jam x Asics Gel Lyte III (as pictured) which both drop on the 26th Jan ‘13. The Slam Jams is an in-store release at End Clothing, Foot Patrol and Hanon Shop. Jordan V are available at these outlets both online and physical.

Good Luck to all those looking to cop!!!

Images courtesy of Foot Patrol

22 Men’s Cork Lace Up Shoes by Maison Martin Margiela

In theme this season (especially with these on the horizon), these shoes by Maison Martin Margiela are made of a cork overlay and a glossy protective coating.

Not exactly an Object/Desire (for those that follow this blog) but a must cop for this season now available at Oki-Ni. 

La Pirogue Grade: B ‘Been a while since we’ve done a review however, La Pirogue has proved to be a solid re-entry into studying the subject matters within films and whether they deliver or not. La Pirogue, French for ‘the canoe’ is a film about Senegalese compatriots looking to escape the poverty and reach the distant coasts of Europe where dreams can be fulfilled. Throughout, the film captures the experience that takes place on the boat with some of whom have never seen the sea. With each family, at least one member heads off in a boat to try their luck in Europe. Why? the answer is simple. The lack of any kind of future; unemployment; and inequality of opportunity.  The film highlights the drama behind migratory voyage illuminating the desperate and moving human story behind the morbid headlines often associated with illegal immigration. This movie is a not a typical action/hollywood movies given the theme combined with the pace of the movie (which is understandable a lot slower). Nevertheless, its a welcomed changed. Shot in a conventional style without it being ‘flash’ or too opulent in colour, it is the reason why this movie has been awarded a solid ‘B’ grade. Image courtesy of Film Affinity High-res

La Pirogue

Grade: B

‘Been a while since we’ve done a review however, La Pirogue has proved to be a solid re-entry into studying the subject matters within films and whether they deliver or not.

La Pirogue, French for ‘the canoe’ is a film about Senegalese compatriots looking to escape the poverty and reach the distant coasts of Europe where dreams can be fulfilled.

Throughout, the film captures the experience that takes place on the boat with some of whom have never seen the sea. With each family, at least one member heads off in a boat to try their luck in Europe. Why? the answer is simple. The lack of any kind of future; unemployment; and inequality of opportunity. 

The film highlights the drama behind migratory voyage illuminating the desperate and moving human story behind the morbid headlines often associated with illegal immigration.

This movie is a not a typical action/hollywood movies given the theme combined with the pace of the movie (which is understandable a lot slower). Nevertheless, its a welcomed changed. Shot in a conventional style without it being ‘flash’ or too opulent in colour, it is the reason why this movie has been awarded a solid ‘B’ grade.

Image courtesy of Film Affinity

Mr Black Garment Essentials Denim Refresh & Denim Wash In the world of denim, washing your denim is forbidden (well at least for the first 6 months) so the folklore is foretold. However, the question that has always been asked is what do you use to clean and maintain your denim after the 6 month period and beyond? Well step in to the spotlight Mr Black Garment Essentials. Mr Black is an Australian company that have two products in the market to cater for your denim care. Denim Refresh is what I would call the ‘Febreze’ for denim. This works by simply spraying the denim with the product and then leaving it to dry before wearing it. The idea behind this is that it prevents stains and odour from settling in the denim, extending the life of denim in-between washing or dry cleaning. Denim Wash is an “enzyme free” wash formulated to clean and maintain the “original colour intensity” of your denim minimising the effects of washing your denim (shrinkage, stretching and colour-fades) A simple denim care now available at Liberty, check out the ‘how to use’ video guide here. High-res

Mr Black Garment Essentials Denim Refresh & Denim Wash

In the world of denim, washing your denim is forbidden (well at least for the first 6 months) so the folklore is foretold. However, the question that has always been asked is what do you use to clean and maintain your denim after the 6 month period and beyond?

Well step in to the spotlight Mr Black Garment Essentials.

Mr Black is an Australian company that have two products in the market to cater for your denim care.

Denim Refresh is what I would call the ‘Febreze’ for denim. This works by simply spraying the denim with the product and then leaving it to dry before wearing it. The idea behind this is that it prevents stains and odour from settling in the denim, extending the life of denim in-between washing or dry cleaning.

Denim Wash is an “enzyme free” wash formulated to clean and maintain the “original colour intensity” of your denim minimising the effects of washing your denim (shrinkage, stretching and colour-fades)

A simple denim care now available at Liberty, check out the ‘how to use’ video guide here.

Nike 2013 Black History Month Complete Collection

Black History Month in the UK is not given the due it deserves unlike its US counterpart. In the US of A, Black History Month is as relevant as Independence Day and that’s something to admire. 

2013 sees Nike in collaboration with its Sportswear and Basketball divisions produced a bold and vivid pack which reflects the campaign mantra “Be Bold, Be True”.

Majority of the products such as the LeBron X, Kobe 8 System and KDV features with the ‘BHM’ logo which has been uniquely created for this occasion and follows after the inauguration of the US President. 

A mighty fine pack and available from the 26th Jan in the US (UK release to be confirm - if at all).

…By the way check this special edition shoe which may also commemorate the month.

Images courtesy of Nike Sportswear and High Snobiety. 

Maharishi x Disaronno x Bagjack - Camo Bottle Sleeve You wanna make a girl’s drink a little bit more manly than adding coke or cranberry juice? Well this bottle sleeve may just do the job. In collaboration with Maharishi, Italian liqueur Disaronno and German messenger bag designers Bagjack, what you have is a “conceptual multi functional bottle sleeve” which contains little quirks such as 24 karat gold plated and waterproof USB stick and a few fancy pens. The sleeve is designed in a high quality leather printed in the Maharishi “Bonsai Forest” camo. A limited piece with only 50 available globally, your manly drink is waiting for you… image courtesy of Maharishi High-res

Maharishi x Disaronno x Bagjack - Camo Bottle Sleeve

You wanna make a girl’s drink a little bit more manly than adding coke or cranberry juice? Well this bottle sleeve may just do the job.

In collaboration with Maharishi, Italian liqueur Disaronno and German messenger bag designers Bagjack, what you have is a “conceptual multi functional bottle sleeve” which contains little quirks such as 24 karat gold plated and waterproof USB stick and a few fancy pens.

The sleeve is designed in a high quality leather printed in the Maharishi “Bonsai Forest” camo.

A limited piece with only 50 available globally, your manly drink is waiting for you…

image courtesy of Maharishi

No Noise at Selfridges

The world as we know it has suffered from an information overload to the point that brands have been reduced to communicating via logos. Well thats what i think anyway. 

According to Selfridges and to paraphrase, The consumer is “increasingly bombarded with information and stimulation.” As a result, the world has become a ‘noiser’ place.

To address this, Selfridges has introduce “No Noise” a “store-wide” concept which invites consumers to indulge and revel in the power of quiet.

An idea initiated back in the last century by man of the moment Harry Gordon Selfridge (well he has his own TV show… Mr Selfridge), the idea has been brought into the 21st century through curation of the best minimalist design available for purchase in the “Quiet Room.”

Also dedicate website whereby logo free products such as Levis 501s, Heinz Baked Beans and Marmite can be acquired.

This campaign runs till the end of February 2013.

A New Way of Shopping - Smithfield Case If you’re like the guys at blcklistd who need to try on items before making a purchase, then this website is for you.  The business of Smithfield Case is to match your sartorial style based on a completed profile. This is then followed up with provisions of clothes picked by the stylist without any obligations to pay except for the clothing items you decide to keep based on the items returned. A fantastic concept in that shopping (in the case of men) is accomplished in the serenity of one’s own environment, taking the stress out of travelling into town and saving any potential time-wasting. For more on Smithfield Case, click on the web pic. High-res

A New Way of Shopping - Smithfield Case

If you’re like the guys at blcklistd who need to try on items before making a purchase, then this website is for you. 

The business of Smithfield Case is to match your sartorial style based on a completed profile. This is then followed up with provisions of clothes picked by the stylist without any obligations to pay except for the clothing items you decide to keep based on the items returned.

A fantastic concept in that shopping (in the case of men) is accomplished in the serenity of one’s own environment, taking the stress out of travelling into town and saving any potential time-wasting.

For more on Smithfield Case, click on the web pic.

Alfred Dunhill ‘Turbo’ Lighters

A statement piece.

The sort of item you could flash and it would make Zippo lighter look like any ‘ol ‘Bic’ or ‘Clipper’ lighter. This is not to disrespect Zippo as they are a fantastic manufacturer of lighters but these ‘Turbo’ lighters are the sort of items that just look so damn desirable - even if you don’t smoke!!!

Costing over a monkey for one of these (thats £500 for those that dont understand cockney rhyming), owning one of these will cause a stir.

Especially when asked “do you have a light?”

For blcklistd, it would make the perfect late Christmas present.

Available at the purveyors of British luxury for men.