Author: Jake Archer
When it comes to adidas and their ZX series, there seems to be no slowing down. Building on the creativity of the A-ZX series, this latest launch sees inspiration paid to the recently launched ZX ‘X-Ray’ with another take on the iconic ZX 6000 and flipping it inside out, playing on the current deconstructed trends.
Though flipped inside out, the three colour ways on offer are still instantly recognisable as ZX products. Subtle pastel tones that represent iconic ZX colour ways are still a main feature whilst new details like exposed foam and stitching can be found working their way across the upper. Further building on this inside out theory, a host of transparent materials can be found on the toe box and eyelets highlighting this special ZX series construction.
To celebrate this launch, we’ve teamed up with two creatives who’s day to day lives are built around this unique level of visual, textile design. Sit back as we catch up with Lisa and Sage and get a closer look at the XZ 0006.
Footpatrol: Sage, Lisa it’s great to finally sit down with you after all this prep and organisation it took for this shoot. How are you both?
Lisa: Hiyaa! I’m actually good considering this strange time we’ve been in and are all increasingly questioning our surroundings haha. I feel very grateful and curious and honestly I’m just taking things day by day. Celebrating the small things. So fun to be a part of this project, thank you for having me guys!
Sage: Hey, thank you for having me… I am doing good, feeling incredibly blessed at the moment. Things are very busy and hectic at the moment but I really can’t complain. People are going through very hard times at the moment so I am feeling blessed just to be in good health as well as my loved ones.
FP: Before we talk about the product I wanted to give the followers of Footpatrol a bit of an introduction on you both. Although you modelled and helped arrange the set for the shoot you guys are also designers/artists, could you tell us a bit about what you do individually?
L: I would probably best describe myself as a multidisciplinary textile designer and mixed media creative. I’m Currently doing my Masters in Textile design researching future sustainable textile techniques.
S: So I run a namesake clothing label SAGE NATION – as well as this I do creative consultancy for various other companies/projects.
FP: Lisa, your visual design we’ve seen pop up around London and your textile design is seriously unique. Where did you come up with the concepts that you have for both?
L: Aw thank you, that’s such kind words.
I wanted to translate the colour purple. Purple stands for mystery, independence and magic, so I chose to work with tech materials such as latex, reflective ripstop, coated textures, scuba and PVC that reflect colour and light depending on the day/night.
When it comes to my textiles design my focus is always about purpose, fabric manipulation and sustainability. I think respecting materials and having a deeper understanding is so important as a creative.
FP: In regards to your textile design, was the focus on sustainability or the creativity in materials you use?
L: Sustainability always comes first, it’s funny because I have this discussion often, it is truly about a mindset and behaviour and then creativity always follows for me. Sustainability and creativity is a relationship, and they can’t live without each other.
FP: Sage in regards to your brand Sage Nation, you were tipped by a few blogs as a brand to watch back in 2018 with your Nostos Algos capsule collection. How has the brand developed since then?
S: Since that time a lot has changed to say the least. I was only 18 when I put out that capsule. I have grown and evolved a lot since that time. The spirit of my design and output is still the same. I just feel it is more refined now. I am starting to value how important and informative that time was. Sometimes you have to look back to move forward, and I’ve been doing that more recently. I am still young and growing and I hope I look back at my work now in the same light I look back at the Nostos Algos capsule.
FP: Where did the idea for the brand come from, was this always the aesthetic you wanted to follow when you were conceptualising it?
S: To begin with the brand was formed from a place of frustration I would say. It was a way I could articulate myself through my craft. I use the brand as a way to express a constant stream of thoughts, ideas and solutions. I am someone that learns by doing, so I just had to start.
FP: How important is it for you both to be able to have an impact on sustainable fashion?
L: I would say it is very important to me but it can sometimes be very overwhelming because we live in a linear fashion economy and produce so much waste everyday. Often people aren’t aware of what it is to be a conscious consumer. I am striving to implement change in any way that I can and help push towards a circular fashion economy.
S: My approach to being more sustainable is within my design philosophy more than anything. I design products that I feel have a timeless spirit to it, my pieces are designed to become a part of someone’s everyday uniform and not distract from their life but instead enhance their life. My clothes are not for the ‘moment’. I do not strive to use recycled or reused fabrics, I find this approach can sometimes be counter productive through the process of manufacturing these fabrics it can actually be more harmful than beneficial to the system. I spend a lot of time really thinking about what fabrics are going to be the most durable and bring the most joy to someone’s everyday life. Through this approach I think the product will be more treasured and therefore more sustainable.
FP: Do you feel there is enough focus across the industry on the importance of sustainability or do you think this is an area that is still yet to grow more?
L: Fashion is such a fundamental part of our daily life whether we want it to be or not. Personally I don’t think there is enough focus and we need to pick up the pace but I think everyone is still trying to “figure it out”. However sustainability has such a wide scope of values and it’s great to see the brands that are: Having a zero waste approach, ethical production, upcycling and recycling or like Adidas using Mylo materials made from mushrooms which is soo cool!
S: I think it is definitely getting spoken about and highlighted enough in the industry now. The only thing that concerns me is when the idea of ‘sustainability’ is being monetized and becomes a marketing tool. Sustainability shouldn’t be given brownie points, it should just be the base standard that we are all striving for.
FP: Let’s move onto the XZ0006 Inside Out pack. Out of the 3 which is your favourite?
L: Blue!
S: Lowkey I think the pink ones are my favorite.
FP: I have to agree with Sage on this one, the pinks the winner for me too! Another thing I wanted to touch on also was the set for the shoot. With the concept of the shoes being inside out, how did you guys go about in piecing the set together?
L: It was great to collaborate with Sage on set and work together pairing textures with structures. We wanted volume and layers and honestly it was very playful and putting a spotlight on materials because they are all around us.
S: This set and concept was all about exposing the interior structure of something. I think it was really about appreciating materials that we might normally overlook or not notice. With experimenting with these types of materials you develop a new appreciation of materials in general.
FP: Guys thank you so much for all your help on this project and also sharing your stories. Before we let you go, is there anything you would like to share to the Footpatrol fans to create some buzz around anything either of you are currently working on?
L: Thank you for having me! I will be in the studio working on my final MA textile collection entirely made from surplus materials that will be showcased late summer. Xx
S: Thank you, appreciated. So I am currently working on SS22 which will be Collection 02. Very excited to get that out there. It will be the first collection to stock in stores globally.
Since the year of its release, the Air Jordan VI has been revered by many as one of the all time classics with the Air Jordan signature collection. It was while wearing with a pair of AJ VI, that Michael Jordan went onto win his first NBA Championship. The design was famously inspired by MJ’s German sportscar.
Since its debut year, the AJ VI would be found on a the feet of several pop culture’s iconic figures, and 30 years later, its bigger than ever.
Throughout the years, the AJ IV silhouette has been a canvas for many new colourways, retros and collaborations. In 2021, it’s no different. One of this generations biggest music artists, Travis Scott, returns with another release of the AJ VI to mark the 30th anniversary of the model.
The Houston born rapper, released his first version of the AJ VI in 2019, featuring an olive green hue with cargo stash pockets on the ankle and glow in the dark outsoles. His next version takes on a British Khaki approach. With a similar aesthetic to its predecessor, the up coming version features a premium hairy suede as opposed to its olive counterpart. Darker brown hues take on the canvas along the tongue, lining and eyelets. Bright crimson hits are used for the Jumpman logo on the shroud, heel tab and respective logos. Furthermore, translucent detailing are displayed on the tongue, heel tab and outsole. Finally another difference to its forerunner is the medial stash pocket, which features a zipped fastening whereas the olive release didn’t.
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Having collaborated a number of times, it wasn’t until their 2019 LDV Waffle that this partnership cemented itself as a firm fan favourite. Endlessly paraded as ‘SOTY’, this quickly became a collaboration that everyone wanted.
For 2020, Chitose Abe and Nike return once again with their latest effort, the VaporWaffle. First debuted back in January 2020 during Sacai’s Paris runway show, the silhouette took on a similar architecture of the LDV Waffle. Focussing, on the over exaggerated hybrid approach, the VaporWaffle brings together the record-breaking Vaporfly and the 1983 Pegasus running shoe into one.
Much like the last versions of LDV Waffle in their stripped back black and white colour ways, this was the first introduction in a change of materials. Removing the layer of mesh, in it’s place was a padded nylon which is the same story for these latest colour ways of the VaporWaffle.
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The YEEZY SLIDE ‘Core’ and ‘Resin’ feature injected EVA foam to provide lightweight durability, while the soft top layer in the footbed offers immediate step in comfort. The outsole utilises grooves for optimal flexibility and traction.
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When you think Hip-Hop connoisseurs within the UK, Ted Draws is the go to name. Having his own NTS residency covering all aspects of the genre that you can think of, from unknown artists from some of the most recognised eras, as well as busting out our favourite classics there isn’t a time you can’t listen to him!
As our next installment and guest mix for our Frequent Players channel we had the chance to spend some time with Ted to talk all things music, as well as talk about his career as an illustrator and artist having produced multiple pieces of work.
Take a look at our exclusive interview feature with the Hip-Hop Scholar himself whilst taking it back to the old school with these special guest mix feature.
Footpatrol: Ted Draws it is a pleasure to be able to welcome you to Footpatrol’s Frequent Players Channel! How has 2021 been treating you so far?
Ted Draws: Best year ever, …well better than last year anyway everything’s opening up again, summer of love ’21, let’s go
FP: Part of the NTS crew having hosted plenty of shows most, if not all showcasing your love for Hip-Hop music from every state, rapper, year, the UK essentially almost anything you can think of when it comes to the genre! Where did this passion for music come from?
TD: My Mum is a big Blues enthusiast/expert, she knows a song or artist after 1 bar of music, I think I inherited that type of ear from her. I was much more into the Soul and R&B she would play, when I first heard pop rap songs in the late 80’s, that was it for me, I was in. When I got older and started buying De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest albums, there wasn’t an obvious way to find out about similar artists, so I had to study liner notes for shout outs, and read Hip Hop Connection and The Source magazine cover to cover, so I built up a pretty comprehensive knowledge (until about 2001).
FP: Would you say your love for DJing stemmed from Hip-Hop?
TD: 100%, but more in the way the DJ can rock a party, or make a mixtape, rather than the DMC world champion scratch DJ type. I never had any decks, so had to focus on bringing the big tunes, instead of mastering how to scratch. I actually started DJing in clubs playing other stuff (Prince, New Wave, Electro, Grime, R&B), with a little bit of Hip Hop laced in, but it’s nice to have a radio show where I can go deep into the raw shit I love.
FP: Who were your earliest influences when you were starting out?
TD: DJ wise, I used to like Shortee Blitz as he would mix in older 90’s tunes that still worked in the club.
Mixtapes were big for me, DJ Premier: Crooklyn Cuts series, Tony Touch, PF Cuttin, The ‘5 Deadly Venoms of Brooklyn’ Mixtape had them all on there, played that to death, Evil Dee Soundbombing vol 1 was huge.
FP: I want to talk about your residency at NTS a little bit. I have listened to quite a few of your shows and always find myself finding out something new to listen to. How did it all come together to produce such an in-depth look in the Hip-Hop genre for the last 5 years?
TD: That’s the idea really, play something most people haven’t heard before. I get bored hearing the same songs, there’s more to Hip Hop than just the hits. I would listen to a different show that might play old tunes, and it would be all the same ones everyone knows, I wanna hear album tracks or B-sides. ‘Stretch & Bobbito’ was the show that probably influenced me the most, as they were doing that back in the day, you can find a bunch of their shows online.
FP: One thing I love is the start of the bios on your NTS shows starting with – Hip-Hop Scholar. I can’t imagine a title like that comes easy! Where did that amazing title come from?
TD: They gave me that title, but I like it, as it’s a quote from one of my favourite songs: A Tribe Called Quest – Steve Biko.
Phife raps;
“Did not you know that my styles are top-dollar?
The Five-Foot Assassin knocking fleas off his collar
Hip-Hop scholar since being knee high to a duck
The height of Muggsy Bogues, complexion of a hockey puck”
FP: Being the scholar that you are regarding the genre, are you able to name your 3 favourite MCs or is that too hard of a question to answer?
Nas
Pharoahe Monch
KRS One
FP: I know as well you also are an illustrator and have worked with Palace and Le Coq Sportif just to name a couple brands and have your own line as well on your website. Was this your first venture before DJing or have the 2 always gone hand in hand?
TD: No, I got into it from drawing with fabric pens on a white tee, to have something to wear while DJing, or drawing flyers for nights. Both my parents are artists, so I’ve always done it, but I didn’t fancy it as a job, because neither of them made a decent living from it. I always saw it as a way to stay in poverty. Turns out I have my Dad’s illustrative side and my Mum’s graphic side, so it’s going alright in comparison.
FP: In terms of projects you have been able to work on over the years has there been one that stood out to you the most?
TD: Yes, I did murals on the walls of Virgin EMI’s new offices in Kings Cross. 4 big walls based on the Virgin back catalogue, all with Posca pens. Had to get people in to help me get it done in time.
I love doing something big on a wall, takes me back to being a half arsed graffiti writer when I was a teenager.
FP: Ted it’s been great to be able to speak to you finally! Before we let you go is there anything that you want to share with the Footpatrol and Frequent Players listeners and readers before you go?
TD: Summer Of Love ’21, let’s do this. Also, Shop at Footpatrol, shout out all Soho crew, street drinks sessions.
The YEEZY BOOST 700 Bright Blue features an upper composed of full-grain leather and suede overlays that offer a premium finish, soft hand feel, along with a supportive and durable wear. Mesh underlays provide lightweight breathability and comfort where it is needed while reflective material on the heel adds unique design cues and visual interest. The BOOST drop-in midsole offers the ultimate underfoot cushioning experience.
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When it comes to Jordan Brand and female collaborators, there has been one over recent years that has caused quite a storm and that’s LA native model and stylist, Aleali May. Having already built up quite the portfolio with her past Jordan collaborations, Aleali May returns once again to lend her diverse range of talents to one of their latest silhouettes, the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom.
The Air Jordan 1 High Zoom first came about as part of the brands 2019 ‘Fearless’ collection. It saw them bring the iconic design that was first seen back in the 80’s up to date with the addition of an upgraded Zoom Air cushioning within the midsole and now, its time for Aleali May to add her take to the silhouette. Looking back at her roots and from her time in high school and her drill team, Aleali May brings her unique levels of self-expression, community and leadership into this latest collaboration.
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Seen as one of the most popular models within the Air Jordan signature collection, this silhouette was also worn by Michael Jordan in the 89 season where he made ‘the shot’ against the Cavaliers. In addition, it was part of pop culture when seen in the movie ‘Do The Right Thing’ directed by Spike Lee.
Over the years, the classic silhouette has seen OG colourways retro, a host of new iterations as well a small handful of collabs such as Travis Scott and Union LA, respectively.
For SP21, Jordan brand return with their latest release in the form of a University Blue colourway. This specific hue has been thoroughly used due to MJ’s alma mata but also beloved to Jordan collectors.
With a familiar colour scheme to the UNC PE version, with the upper dressed in monochrome blue, hits of the fan favorite White Cement print is featured on the wings and midsole, offeting a perfect combination. Furthermore, the tongue tab branding strays from the originals, opting for a white-on-grey label that ends at its side with the jock tag of a jersey. Elsewhere, black eyelets and midsole trims add contrast adjacent to a number of cement-hued, paint-speckled fixtures.
Take a closer look at the Air Jordan IV ‘University Blue’ below and make sure to get your entries in!
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The Air Jordan 1 OG High continues to consistently makes strides in 2021 with a few iterations already released, not to mention the Zoom CMFRT variants.
With the AJ1 High ‘University Blue’ releasing not too long ago, Jordan Brand continue within the same hue in the form of ‘Hyper Royal’.
Baring a similar aesthetic to the 2019 ‘Turbo Green’, the upper features a white leather underlay whilst a two-tone blue suede is used for the overlay combined with hyper royal contrast stitching. The ankle collar utilizes a subtle grey tone, with further grey hits are also found on the Swoosh and outsole. With the nylon tongue and midsole in white, hyper royal is also used on the original tongue tab.
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At Footpatrol, we would like to hope that our love for Mizuno is hugely apparent! Bringing a mix of technical breakdowns, a collaboration and also history posts surrounding this long running and technologically advanced brand.
This time though, we bring to you a Footpatrol UK Exclusive in the form of a Mizuno Wave Prophecy. One of the brands most forward thinking designs and sole unit technologies traditionally made for performance, has been brought into the light of the going successful lifestyle range that the brand has been taking the market by storm with.
This futuristic design features Mizunos full Wave midsole technology and pieced together with the super lightweight and breathable AIRmesh uppers. This pair brings you all the technically exciting benefits used for their performance models partnered with a flexible synthetic panelling creating extra detail in the shape of the shoe itself. This Mizuno Wave Prophecy model introduces the maximum performance in everyday use.
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