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Barbour Beacon Heritage Collection by Tokihito Yoshida

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The third season of The Beacon Heritage Collection sees the exceptional Tokihito Yoshida designed range move on once again, expertly fusing the heritage of Barbour design with Tokihito’s forward-thinking functionality.

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The Driving, Horse-Riding and Bicycle Jackets are once again key pieces, but they are joined by new designs, based on Barbour’s expertise in outdoor-wear design and Yoshida’s meticulous eye for detail.

Barbour’s famous quilted jackets feature in the Beacon Heritage collection for the first time, taking heritage country designs and incorporating modern design and ergonomic principles. These quilted jackets are based on iconic models such as the Liddesdale, and retain classic Barbour elements such as cord patches and collars, Barbour Tartan lining, and of course the Sylkoil waxed cotton outer. These are merged with features such vertical quilting and articulated elbows and shoulders, making the most of Tokihito’s eye for functional design.

Representing Barbour’s own mainline range, this season’s Tokihito Yoshida collection also includes jackets with a military-design theme. The Field and Military Jackets are made from the famous 6oz Sylkoil waxed cotton, featuring over-layed, articulated sections, with hidden pockets and an ergonomically shaped silhouettes. The Field jacket features a detachable inner to allow the wearer maximum scope for movement and wear in all conditions. The Military digs deep into the Barbour design archive, incorporating sections of 8oz cotton at key movement areas into a design based on jackets such as the Cowen, with an ingenious arrangement of pockets and a detachable inner vest to allow the wearer total ‘control’ while wearing the jacket.

The AW10 Beacon Heritage Collection shows a real move on from what has already proved to be one of the most impressive and popular ranges of recent seasons. One not to be missed. We will be stocking the full collection of 11 styles here at End, which is due to launch in July, for more information please email or call us on +44(0)191 261 9327.

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Adidas Consortium – AdiCup Pack

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Even the most hardcore football haters out there could not have failed to noticed that we are only a matter of days away from the 19th Football World Cup in South Africa, with every advert, tv programme, website and newspaper seemingly talking up the tournament at every opportunity. Adidas are obviously going to be a huge part of the tournament, making the kits and boots worn and the controversial Jabulani ball that will be used in all World Cup matches, however Consortium have, as ever, chosen to think a little outside the box.

Back in May Consortium organised their own global AdiCup mini tournament, featuring teams from four International regions, all competing for a place in the global finals, at Adidas HQ, Herzogenaurach, on June 26th.  To celebrate this great idea to unite worldwide Consortium partners, each region has it’s own pack, including a pair of shoes, a kit bag and a jersey, which each final placed team will wear on June 26th.  Collaborators from the UK, EU, Asia and US have teamed up to give there own versions of Adidas silhouettes new and old.

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The shoe chosen is a new design, the Votary is based on the famous Copa Mundial and World Cup boots, including the fold-down tongue, styled so that they can be worn on the streets and terraces. The transparent sole is reminiscent of the Gazelle Indoor with the Adidas World Cup’s famous sole markings underneath. Each version is triple-branded in a colour way that matches the retro kit bag and vintage inspired jersey that completes the pack.

EU partners Highsnobiety and No74 based their kit on the kit worn by the West German team in the 1986 World Cup, with a reworked team badge. Masterpiece Sounds and Houyhnhnm Magazine, add Reggae-inspired colours to a classic France jersey, while UNDFTD and Arkitip mix the famous stripes of Argentina’s 1978 jersey with the dark blue of the current US kit. Finally, the UK partners, No.6 and Exit magazine, base their jersey on the polygonal patterns of the USSR and Holland Kits of the 80s, but in a more English light blue, with some great sleeve detail.

This release is hugely limited, with only 300 of each pack available world wide, with an extra special final pack set for a July release to celebrate both the World and Adi Cup finals. These are not to be missed, a great example of what Consortium have been doing so well for years now.

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Posted in Adidas, Adidas Consortium, Adidas Footwear, Uncategorized

New Balance July Pre-Orders

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

This Summer, New Balance have come up with one of their best collections in recent memory. The blogs are buzzing with talk of the Sonic pack, Pub Pack and the latest Made in England series, all of which are due to arrive here at End.

July’s Made in England collection features some of New Balance’s most loved styles, as well as a few lesser known trainers, all made in England, in the famous Flimby factory. There are OG colour way releases of the 577 and Pro Court, both of which are great Summer styles, showing off the New Balance eye for detail and top quality finishing. The 1300, one of our favourite runners, is back in three new colourways which use flashed of bold colour to great effect.

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The Sonic Pack is a great example of the forward thinking that has made New Balance one of the most famous names in running. Replacing stitched seams with sonic welding, the panels of the shoes are fused together with heat and pressure, giving a sleek, seamless version of the original 577 shape. Limited numbers, and subtle styling mean that the Sonics are sure to become a future classic like so many other New Balance styles.

Head to the New Balance section now to pre-order your pair for July.

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Mastermind x Adidas Hardland

Friday, June 4th, 2010

There has always been a certain air of mystery surrounding Japanese super-brand Mastermind. Masaaki Honma is world renowned for his dark, punk aesthetic, trademark skull branding, and super-limited collections. For this very special collaboration Adidas have worked with Mastermind on a totally new style – the Hardland.

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The Hardland takes inspiration from luxury brands such as Dior and Gucci, with a clean, slim, mid-cut silhouette. The shoe is of course all black, with a bold oversize skull on the tongue, and dual Mastermind x Adidas branding on the heel.

We have a very limited run of the Mastermind x Adidas Hardland, which will launch on Saturday 19th June. With such a high profile brand partner, and limited numbers, we are certain this will become a legendary collaborative release. Please register your interest to receive an advanced launch notification.

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Posted in Adidas, Adidas Consortium, Adidas Footwear