The holiday shopping season is upon us, so that means it’s time to fill out your wish lists while getting to know what your favorite brands are launching during this busy shopping season. For our first-ever Shopper’s Guide, we curated four distinct styles – the Baller, the Throwback, the Traveler, and the Skater – complete with sneakers, apparel, accessories, and more. Check it out below.
If you prefer the gym over the club, then The Baller Look might be for you. Refined sweats, stylish gym bags, and wireless audio gadgets are probably the norm for you already. We’ve picked out the Under Armour Curry 3 “Trifecta” to start things off for those who value style as much as they do fitness.
(1) Sneaker Politics: Vermillion Short. $88 (2) Converse: Engineered Mesh Ma-1. $250 (3) Herschel: Sparwood Duffle. $52
(1) Champion: Reverse Weave Hoodie. $54 (2) Stance: Chief Rocka. $14 (3) Wilson: Evolution Black with Black. $49 (4) UAS: Pivot Crew. $159 (5) Beats: Powerbeats 3 Wireless. $200
(1) BrandBlack: Future Legend, $120 (2) Air Jordan 31: Space Jam, $185, Releases December 3rd
Can’t seem to let go of 20th century fashion? The Throwback Look is for those who still have an affinity for well-built suede and leather sneakers, varsity jackets, jeans that aren’t slim, and repping sports teams. Starting with the Staple Pigeon x Ewing Athletics 33 Hi, we’ve selected a nice menu of items that can be mix and matched with your “vintage” wardrobe.
(1) Mitchell & Ness: Satin Bomber Jacket Philadelphia Eagles. $175 (2) Mitchell & Ness: Wool Jacket Brooklyn Nets. $575 (3) Mitchell & Ness: Wool Jacket Oakland Raiders. $575
(1) UO: 2Pac All Eyez On Me Tee. $28 (2) G-Shock : GA400GB. $150 (3) New Era: Knicks Classic White Out Knit. $28 (4) Carhartt WIP: Bib Overall. $195
(1) Reebok: Classic Leather Lux. $150 (2) Converse: Pro Leather Suede, $75
Is your Instagram geo-tag game on point? Then The Traveler Look is for you. You already know that the most comfortable, easy-to-wear sneakers like the adidas Ultra Boost are essential to the jet-setter lifestyle, but what’s just as important is the accompanying gear that fits the on-the-go schedule.
(1) Mophie: Juice Pack Wireless. $130 (2) Want Les Essentiels: Laptop Case. $225 (3) Oakley: Latch. $150
(1) John Elliott: Kake Mock Pullover. $228 (2) Komono: Walther Raven. $178 (3) Beats by Dre: Beats Solo 3 Wireless. $300 (4) Brandblack: Prefomance Fleece. $100 (5) Herschel: Gorge Duffle. $100
(1) ASICS: GEL-Lyte III MT. $130 (2) Saucony: Jazz Fleece. $70
Whether you skate for sport or for fashion, what matters is repping the right gear. From skate/streetwear giant Supreme to a Nike SB Dunk release honoring one of the most influential eras of sneaker culture, The Skater Look offers up the best piece you can pick up right now, and it’s worth digging into the archives for some key items.
(1) Supreme: Cold World. $80 (2) Noah: Jolley Roger. $48 (3) DQM: Everyday Pocket. $36
(1) Noah: The N water resistant tee. $88 (2) Supreme: Blade Whole Car Skateboard. $54 (3) Only NY: Ok benine. $20 (4) Levi’s: Bay Meadows Crew. $150 (5) Brain Dead: Throbbing LS Tee. $50 (6) Homiewonderland: Talk shit. $120 (7) Supreme: Rose Cord 5 panel. $95 (8) Levi’s: 501 Original Fit. $148
(1) Nike: Dunk Low Pro SB. $120 (2) adidas: Buzenitz Vulc. $75