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By Complex Magazine

Supreme in 1994. FUCT in 1990. Stussy before anyone. Some of these brands have been around since before you were born. And you know what? People still rock them. While there are some streetwear brands that made the expansion into malls and ended up becoming diluted versions of themselves, OG’s like Stussy continue to maintain a strong but limited retail presence, put out relevant, desirable gear, and still have the integrity they started with.

Do you know what an original box logo T-shirt goes for? Probably not because they’re impossible to find. How about an all-over print Ice Cream shirt or BBC hoody? Vintage streetwear is cooler because those pieces are classics, and if you’re lucky enough to own a piece of history, you will be 1000x cooler than the kids waiting in line every Thursday for a new drop.

When a rapper cosigns a clothing item, it’s like the King Midas gold touch. High fashion couture is always in the next rap verse, but we still constantly see rappers rocking the latest hot streetwear pieces. You can’t talk about the streets and NOT rock shit FROM the streets, ya heard?

We Like: Reebok x Basquiat Collection for Fall/Winter 2012
by GABRIEL OF STUFF FLY PEOPLE LIKE

The Reebok x Basquiat collaboration for Fall/Winter 2012 will be launching this August! This collection celebrates Reebok’s seven year relationship with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. For Swizz Beatz’ second season as curator of the Reebok x Basquiat collection, Swizz worked with Reebok designers and the Basquiat Estate to ensure the product is true to the spirit of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This basketball inspired shoe is a reinterpretation of the original Pump Omni Lite. Part of the Heritage Lite Series, the lightweight shoe features multiple Reebok technologies: 3D Ultralite, Pump and Hexalite. This new design is a streamlined version and offers a more modern twist on the original. The Pump ball on the tongue features a raised crown graphic to make it more iconic and relevant to Basquiat’s artwork. The quarter TPU cage nods to the original Pump Omni Lite design and provides additional stability and support. This new model is lighter than the original Pump Omni Lite.

MSRP: $150

Availability: Footaction stores (www.footaction.com)

Designed unisex for both men and women, the collection features Jean-Michel Basquiat’s iconic artwork on Reebok Classic sneaker silhouettes. For the Fall 2012 collection, there is a new level of graphic intricacy within the designs for the Pump Omni Lite HLS, SL Berlin and the Tennis Vulc Low.

The design DNA has been influenced by basketball but this cup sole shoe was created as a lifestyle product. It features a simplified, stripped down design and coloring. Thicker shoe laces have been added to provide a unique design twist. Design details include a grey contrast outsole and a low profile. The herringbone sole creates traction, making this shoe a perfect all day, everyday wardrobe staple.

MSRP: $110

Availability: Footaction stores (www.footaction.com)

The design of this tennis shoe was influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s father, Gerard Basquiat. The avid tennis fan wanted to include a tennis shoe in the Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Design details include a 3D screen printed graphic and suede cross check and side stripes. The faux-vulc outsole provides flexibility.

MSRP: $85

For fall, New Balance is set to release three new iterations of its 1500 model. Optioned in black, green, and blue colorways, the black pair highlights leather construction, while the remaining two boast suede spreads. The Made in UK trio is beginning to hit now at select New Balance retailers worldwide.

Being a sneakerhead is not always a easy job. There are always ups and downs in life, but for us, there are some things that are just excruciating. Although, we’re always cautious when we walk with a fresh pair on, sometimes, disaster strikes! And, you’re pissed for the rest of the evening. Check out some sneakerhead problems that we encounter every now and then. Let’s see if you can relate!

Stussy debuted a first look at their forthcoming Incase collection. The line up consists of t-shirts, caps, several different bags, earbud headphones and an iPhone case. The whole range works within a black white and gold color scheme and incorporates key elements from each brand including signature logos, patterns and materials.

New Adidas

Adidas always offer you nothing but impressive design and quality across the board and these don’t differ for your buying budget. The street style and performance trainer that offers excellence whatever your budget can be bought into and treasured alike.

First dominating the handball courts in 1979, the men’s Adidas Originals Spezial shoes make a welcome return in an updated profile. This version of the shoe takes a luxurious turn, with a soft suede upper treated for a vintage look.