Nike Vintage: Cortez

Recently across the blogworld a lot of attention has been on Jerry Seinfeld’s choice of Nike trainers during the hit sitcom Seinfeld, but to me one of the best and most certainly overlooked Nike models of the show was George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) infamous navy Nike Cortez’s, which he wore in every episode and apparently when the show ended in 1998 Alexander asked if he could keep the pair as the most legendary artefact of the show.

I knew that a couple of years ago Nike had released a vintage version of the shoe and because of this there would be no hope in anywhere still stocking it, therefore leaving me to keep an eye on eBay. With a bit of luck last week a pair popped up in my size, brand new and at the bargain price of £32.


Sam Sherwood.

Trust me, I know the look.

Nike Air Structure II



Nike Air Challenge



Nike Air Jordan



Nike Huarache



Nike ACG Mowabb


Sam Sherwood.

Vintage Stüssy adverts.

I love these vintage Stüssy ad's, every time I see them it reminds me of why I'm still very much a fan of the brand despite the truckloads of churned out unimaginative stuff in recent years.



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(1991)


Sam Sherwood.

Make your Own Moccasins

Earlier I was reading through Mister Crew and found this. It may be from 1937, but it is a guide as relevant as any. In fact its simplicity may make it even more useful so I think I might give it a go.

William Fox.

War and Peace 2010

Last week I visited the War and Peace military festival at the Hop Farm in Kent. I saw many wonderful things, some very interesting things and other slightly shocking things. The camouflage on a few of the re-enactors was marvelous. Here a selection of my photos from the day.

William Fox.

Bullseye Bill Duck Hunting Jacket

Searching through old military clothing at the War and Peace festival in Kent I found this gem on the stall owned by the same people as the Vintage Showroom in Notting Hill. I have been a fan of this type of camouflage for a while now, and I am even looking for a pair of the HBT WW2 USMC pants which are very similar. The duck hunting jacket I found yesterday contains many pockets including a large one on the back as well as a pocket that stretches all the way around the inside of the waist, originally for keeping caught game. It also comes fully water resistant and waxed, and with an attachable hood . I personally think it is lovely, and at a market price instead of a shop price it was a very easy decision to add it to my growing collection of jackets.

William Fox.

USN A-2 Deck Jacket

A while ago I spent quite a bit of time pondering the idea of an M-65, but eventually I decided against it mainly for the reason that that particular design is all over the high street nowadays. Recently this type of jacket, the A-2 Deck Jacket, was brought to my attention and personally I really like it. Its a very basic design in a timeless colour, that is so easy to wear. It was also made to serve a purpose therefore I can guarantee the warmth and sturdiness of it. The older me would have waited months to get hold of the Supreme one that was released in 2005, but now my tastes have matured slightly and a real older one is what I am aiming to get hold of. The one I have my eye on dates from the Vietnam War, giving it that extra guarantee of quality. A lot of inspiration comes from military clothing of this era anyway so why go for something new when I can go for the real thing?

William Fox.

Born to shred.

Tony Hallam is about as serious as a collector gets, his obsession started in 1975 when he got his first skateboard and went on to not only compete but win several skate competitions in New Zealand and Australia in the early 80's.

His collection holds everything from Vans ankle guards to lunch boxes, not to mention the 800+ boards he's accumulated over the years, his childhood passion has now become his livelihood with his day job of designing skateparks, something which he obviously has alot of love for.

Tony's incredible collection can be found here.


Sam Sherwood.

vintage advertising.

I can't get enough of these vintage adverts specifically the ones from the 60's and 70's, whether beautifully shot or some Rockwellian painting they're all aesthetically pleasing to the eye, unfortunately worlds apart from the ones we have today.

Sam Sherwood.