S neakerheads around the globe are buzzing with excitement as Dover Street Market (DSM) and New Balance unveil their latest collaboration: the Dover Street Market x New Balance 991v2 “Triple Black.” This sleek, monochromatic masterpiece is hitting shelves exclusively through DSM stores and select online channels, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern minimalist flair. If you’re a fan of understated luxury and top-tier sneaker design, this release is one you won’t want to miss. A Match Made in Sneaker Heaven Dover Street Market, the brainchild of COMME des GARÇONS visionary Rei Kawakubo, has a long-standing reputation for curating cutting-edge fashion and delivering collaborations that resonate with the style-savvy. Teaming up with New Balance—a brand synonymous with quality and innovation—was a natural fit. The 991v2, part of New Balance’s revered Made in UK line, gets the DSM treatment this time around, following a string of successful joint efforts like last year’s London Mar...
Lovers of bacon, rejoice! A meat inspired air max is on the way. Just like a beautiful piece of meat with a perfect reddish color, this Air Max is packing premium visuals. It's raw and "uncut." Coming from the mind of Dave Ortiz, a boutique owner who had gotten a partnership with Nike in the early 2000s, the Air Max 90 Bacon became a hit with fans when released in 2004.
Legend says, he got inspiration for the iconic sneakers when he ordered bacon, egg and cheese from a local bodega. His thematic meat inspired clothing store delved into all things meat-like, but he wasn't quite sure how to approach his design, but that bacon order turned on the light bulb.
Let's take a closer look at the mother of all bacon sneakers. Red meat-like overlays cover the Air Max 90 with a pinkish swoosh, simulating parts of the bacon. A darker pink covers the tongue secured with "fried" looking laces.
Look for a release of the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon" on March 26th, on Nike SNKRS.
