Nike Sportswear have teamed up with Scottish graphic & textile design house Timorous Beasties to create a new limited edition collection for their ACG range.  20 years old Timorous Beasties have gathered much acclaim for their use of 19th century french wallpaper designs juxtaposed with contemporary urban imagery & vistas, naturalist, insect, bird & flower motifs and experimental print techniques and applications, they have aptly been described as ‘William Morris on acid’.

The collaboration consists of a Vertical Shell jacket and a series of printed tees.  The soft shell jacket features ACG Storm-Fit technology resulting in a seamsealed breathable fabric which completely blocks wind and rain penetration at up to 5000mm of water pressure and has a subtle all over, tonal colour on colour Timorous Beasties print.

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We’ve mentioned the shoe before, but here’s the official rundown of the shoe, which features the new P2i, Ltd.’s Ionmask™ technology. Nike has teamed up with Wood Wood to take on lightweight and protection. The result of is the Lunar Wood TZ, a lightweight and comfortable shoe that can keep you dry during the cold and wet winter.

The shoe utilizes Nike Running’s innovative Lunarlite material with Dynamic Support technology to deliver an extremely lightweight cushioning system with maximum traction. Jesse Leyva, Nike Sportswear Footwear Design Director adds “For the upper, we took design cues from the original Wildwood Trail shoe and employed a rubberized mudguard along with ripstop nylon to keep feet protected despite harsh outdoor conditions.”

Taking inspiration from Scandinavia’s harsh winter weather, designers at Wood Wood and Nike wanted to make this versatile running shoe that combines ultimate protection with distinct look. “We worked with the Nike design team on color selection, material variations and unique graphics to provide winterized protection against the elements. Whereas the original Nike Wildwood was designed for running in nature, this project is more about the urban landscape. We wanted to bring the shoe into an urban environment. The Lunar Wood TZ is made for the cold and wet nights. Inspiration comes from combining the world of graffiti and nocturnal expeditions, the empty streets, tunnels, abandoned buildings, and jumping fences,’’ said Brian SS Jensen at Wood Wood alive. The shoe has been beautifully curated with some creative design details. The shoe tongue embroiders Nike Wildwood’s ACG triangle logo with a crescent moon to keep the outdoor spirit. The bright yellow signature “W.W.” is boldly placed only on the left shoe heel. A unique graphic of full moon to eclipse sits on the sockliners.

To further keep feet warm and dry, P2i, Ltd.’s Ionmask™ technology was added by applying a nanoscopic protective polymer layer to the whole shoe, which allows water to form beads and simply roll off, instead of being fully absorbed into the shoe. Ionmask™ gives the shoe, stitching included, a superior water repellence. Shoes dry out quickly and won’t get heavier over time, while maintaining the natural airflow of their constructed material.

The Lunar Wood TZ will be available exclusively at Wood Wood on Dec. 11th following by a global launch at select Nike Sportswear retailers on Dec. 19th, 2009.

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“Whereas the original Wildwood was designed mostly for the purpose of running in nature, this project is all about the city. Since we rarely go hiking in the mountains, we wanted to bring the shoe into an urban environment.

The LunarWood is made for the cold and wet Scandinavian nights. Inspiration comes from the world of Graffiti and going on these nocturnal expeditions. All Conditions / All City.” – Wood Wood.

Danish design team and clothing label Wood Wood have teamed up with Nike Sportswear and taken inspiration from the iconic ACG wildwood and reinvented the shoe off the back of Nike’s new Lunar technology. More than just a colourway chosen by the hugely successful Wood Wood team, but a complete make up of the shoe. Obvious Lunar design inspiration and an obvious homage to the Wildwood. The shoe is due to release mid December, Beinghunted will speak to the guys from Copenhagen soon to find out more.

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Nike ACG continues to offer some of the most enterprising products, and this Magma AC is a hugely impressive rendition of the iconic sneaker. Featuring the original colorway with the light brown upper and black and red accents, the major transition is in the form of the vulcanised sole.

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Having been around for 20 years now, Nike’s ACG line has long lived up to the billing producing the finest questy for all conditions. Here is a great jacket that reflects the image and innovation of Nike ACG, featuring a classic fit with additions like white buttons and enhanced shoulder padding that resists wind and rain.

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The Nike Sportswear “Stages” collection has already compiled some really great things with the Lunar Racer and Trainer then more recently the Greatest Hits collection as well as apparel. Here is a quite surprising collection of footwear with “The Cutters” with the chosen silhouette the Nike Tiempo.

Traditionally designed for soccer the shoe has made a come back inspired by the bike with enhanced elements to work with today’s inner city bike rider. Developed in partnership with eight bike riders from around the globe, the Nike City Tiempo was constructed with a board last, a process referencing ACG’s history. The board last translates into a stiffer construction, making the pushdown of the pedal stroke easier on the rider. Throughout the construction of the shoe, the designers have increased the density of the rubber and the derometer. Inside the shoe, the sockliner has been updated to also be a bit stiffer, giving support to the foot. The city’s the designs are derived from include Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and London.

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Before you continue reading, be warned – this blog entry is plug-heavy.

Mainly because those involved are friends, associates or a lot from column a, and a little from column b, but also because London has seemed a little sickly of late – not the porcine coughs, rather an aura of doom and gloom not helped by the disperate feel that the closure of core daytime and post-work socialising spots has made pandemic.

While this outlet for nerdery might reinforce the impression that I spend my time outside work squinting at the outdoor wear used in ‘The Eiger Sanction’ using the DVD player pause button, that’s only true for 99.9% of my leisure time. For the .1%, I like to socialise, and regardless of hermit crab behaviour, I admire this city and coming from a town an hour north of London, I’d like to think further generations of bored provincial kids could at least have a Big Smoke that’s buzzing with aspirational cliques, style and industry.

Hence this jpg fly postering for a meeting-of-fashionable-likeminds and the jump off for the 10th anniversary of a site that definitely gave me an opportunity at the turn of the decade and one I am still contributing too, albeit with depressing infrequency.

London is still teeming with brands while retailers drop like flies. Big up Jude (MVP) and the rest of the crew who’ve curated and organised ‘The Reset’ at East London’s Nike 1948 space. This has actually been covered already, but it warrants reiteration. A mini-market for the bank holiday weekend, expect the likes of Cassette Playa and Second Son (go check the increasingly appealing locally-made shirting) and much more.  Some go and do, others just sit, stare at WordPress and log it. I’m including myself in that shameful square-eyed demographic – respect to all going out and getting involved.

Once you’ve splurged most of April’s payday on gear, go and show it off at the Covent Garden Carhartt store the following Friday, before you sully it all with hotrock holes, where SpineMagazine’s 10th anniversary tour commences via an instore with Benji B DJing, in association with Meantime, Deviation and some shoe website called Crooked Tongues, it’s going to be big. The following week Benji’s appearing next to special guests J Rocc and Madlib at Fabric for further Spine celebrations – I’ve been assured that there won’t be a repeat of ‘Lib’s Koko Stones Throw party drum solo indulgences.

Also on that London tip, there’s still plans afoot for a WAH! Magazine nail salon. I can smell a future franchaise opportunity. It’s being blogged right here.

Across the Channel, having seen the product in question being rocked by Mr Thomas Giorgetti at a Nike press session today, the French-made denim and workwear brand he’s been working on, BLEU DE PANAME that’s sold steadily in Colette and is set for DSM. This video has done the rounds months back, but is worth a look in case you were sleeping. Like Jude and Sharma, another go-getter.

Oh yeah, shouts to Na$h Money on the Hypebeast spot.

On the subject of the Nike press day, a key Nike employee was wearing a woven take on an even more modern design…sorry I can’t shed any more light on the matter, I understand the pics or GTFO rule, but embargos is embargos. Anyhow, away from the dungeon master cryptics, but as someone who would have taken a particularly wide berth when it comes to non-ACG Nike apparel post-Windrunner in the past on the grounds that a lot seemed pretty half-arsed, I’m definitely a NSW believer. Especially now GORE-TEX has entered the arena. A team who evidently give a sealed-seam, reversible zipped fuck makes quite the difference.

Seeing as you made it this far, here’s a LIFE picture of Lee Marvin and Robert Evans having some kind of weird face-off during the making of ‘Paint Your Wagon’ …

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Check here for a couple of video clips featuring Boogie discussing his work for Altamont.

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Terra and Aqua, the Source of the Season. For Spring and Summer the NSW collection drew inspiration from NikeACG (All Conditions Gear) which saw product innovation focused on lightweight and durable protection. Yet in true Sportswear fashion, the NSW collection also revisited the passion behind the performance that lives in the outdoor ethos of ACG’s roots. Dedicated to the original design principles while introducing innovation means the NSWcollection features apparel that strives for sustainability from the perspectives of materials selected, manufacturing, and physical design.

This season the NSW team explored the ACG inspired themes of Terra and Aqua (Land and Sea). For Spring, Terra inspiration can be seen throughout an NSW collection that features graphics and prints that are derived from “extreme” environments from the Mojave Dessert to Moab, UT. A color palette that celebrates the rebel outdoorsman, mixing neutral tones with neon hues for distinction dedicated to the outdoor athlete. Celebrating the theme of Aqua allowed creativity to flourish, from a bright neon color palette to graphics and gradients that are born from marine life both above and below the water’s surface, to the selection of materials that simply embody what ACG is all about – lightweight, durable protection. For Summer, the NSW collection dials in Aqua cool comfort like never before.

Multi-Gender by Design. Two genders, one goal, unrivaled premium apparel. Reynolds teamed up with fellow Nike Sportswear designer, Sally Bohan, and together they defined a Spring/Summer line that embodies one ethos, brought to life by pieces for both the male and female body. “Design at Nike is a problem solving process”, Reynolds explains, “Constant dialogue leads to a product assortment of Nike Sportswear that fits and embraces the female body. “Beauty is as much part of the design as function is, but at Nike form follows function.” The NSW collection is one ethos, one line developing strong pieces for both genders.

The Icons of Spring & Summer. For NSW, the pinnacle collection is born from the inspiration and innovation that lives within the Nike Icons. Incorporating the passion for premium design is indelibly fused throughout the NSWcollection.

In Fall 2008, Jarrett Reynolds’ design team introduced the Flywire Windrunner, the lightest Windrunner ever made, to the Nike Sportswear line. This season the Flywire Windrunner continues to be part of the mix, in a special assortment pack with the Flywire Cortez, the Windrunner takes the vibrant color palette of ACG featuring Neo Turquoise, Rave Pink and Electrolime. One icon, for men and women. “Women want the same iconography”, Nike designer Sally Bohan explains. “It’s all about form and fit, the female wearer needs something different because her body moves differently. Yet she wants the strong style of the Windrunner from Nike, so we tailor it directly to her needs.”

The symbolic stunner of NSW for Spring/Summer is the Loopwheeler® Eugene Track Jacket. In their constant search for the best fleece, Reynolds’ team entered a partnership with Japan-based fleece-maker Loopwheeler®. With a deep heritage as the original sports apparel material of choice, fleece remains a core performance material fused with Nike’s DNA. Established as the original iconic material of Nike’s AW77 Hoody, Reynolds challenged convention last season through remixing the Windrunner with Loopwheeler® fleece. The twist was voted for and today NSWcontinues in its path of special remixes taking the Eugene Track Jacket, for both men and women, and remixing it with Loopwheeler® fleece. Proof positive that with the NSW collection, the one true constant is change rooted in premium performance design.

This season the Icons in the NSW Collection will be accompanied by a rich assortment of NSW pieces for both men and women, continuing build a lineage predicated on innovation and passion.

The NSW assortment for Spring and Summer 2009:

M/W NSW Standard Tee Take Dri-Fit to the Outdoors. 60 % polyester, 40% cotton, 100% sustainable. Blending organic cotton with recycled polyester while still maintaining all it’s Dri-Fit capabilities prove that sustainability is a performance advantage for Nike Sportswear. An eco-ink screen-printing process perfected to give the graphic stories color pop without the use of harmful solvents. Amplifying the ACG inspired theme of Terra and Aqua – land and sea – the letters NSW emblazoned on the front showcase the three Terra hues. Drawing inspiration from the elemental constant of sunrise and sunset, The Neo Turquoise mimics clear blue sky, Rave Pink and Anthracite represent the shadows that are cast when light meets land, while Electrolime is dedicated to the flora and fauna hues that create the color of land. With gender specific fit incorporated in the design makes this Standard Tee and instant icon for both men and women.

Plaid LSD Jacket

M/W Firefly Mowabb and Marine Stripe Firefly Jacket Using a mere 40 grams of water repellant micro-ripstop material, the Firefly Mowabb Jacket fuses the ACG ethos of lightweight protection with Nike’s most innovative performance materials. Borrowing from the best of outdoor apparel, the Firefly features laser cut breathability at the neck, hood peak with internal drawcord channel, a fully adjustable bottom hem and storm flap to keep the wearer warm and the weather out. Each Firefly honors ACG’s mountain heritage coming correct with an anodized carabiner. Creating a unique graphics story, the NSW design team expanded on the Terra theme of ACG, drawing inspiration from the mecca of outdoor terrain known as Moab, UT. The graphic on the Mowabb Firefly is a still shot of Moab’s rocks, known to break tires, frames, limbs, and wills. The rocks represent the undying spirit of the hard charging outdoor athlete, making the Firefly Mowabb’s wearer at one with the terrain they love. The Marine Stripe pays homage to the sea – the workers who don wide, bright chest stripes so they can be seen in the distance. As a final testament to the NSW design principle of form following function, this lightweight jacket collapses on command into the packable chest pocket.

Beta F/Z Shell Jacket Storm-Fit solvent free 3-layer construction keeps the Beta light while introducing sustainability in a manner befitting premium performance outerwear. Constantly innovating, the NSW design team outfitted the Beta F/Z with laser cut pocket bellows and elasticated binding cuffs to keep the Beta FZ’s look clean and functional. Fully bonded construction keeps friction low while giving the athlete free range of motion. Pop-out hood with internal drawcord channel and a fully adjustable bottom hem with storm flap equip the Beta with performance features that keep things cool and dry on the inside while the weather rages on the outside. Staying true to ACG’s mountain heritage, each Beta boasts an anodized carabiner with corresponding diamond carabiner hook placed between the shoulder blades. Broadcast in the bright colors of ACG, Neo Turquoise, Electrolime, and Rave Pink fuse with dark hues to give the Beta F/Z a seasonal color perspective.

Beta Tech Hoody The Beta Tech Hoody offers premium comfort with all the tech fittings of an all weather companion. Mixed materials are woven together providing a healthy blend of organic cotton and poly loopback fleece making the Beta Tech a raglan-sleeved staple for any athlete in search of plush craftsmanship. Laser cut/bonded zippers and kangaroo pocket keep all the seams secure while stress points are bonded keeping the Beta Tech Hoody dialed in the ACG principle of durable protection. Color blocking that includes the ACG palette, combines rave pink and neo turquoise with tonal heather grey solidifies that the Beta is built for the wears of any Terra obstacle thrown its way.

Beta Tech Track Jacket Building on Nike Sportswear’s iconic Eugene Track Jacket, the NSW Beta comes correct with a style all its own. Making use of an innovative composite two-layer soft shell fabric, the Beta Tech Track Jacket mixes a Poly Twill Face with Nylon Brush Back for added protection outside and plush comfort inside. Keeping things cool both inside and out, the Beta Tech Track Jacket comes with two-way separating pit zips for ventilation and a subdued color palette that utilizes subtle color pops of Neo Turquoise or Elctrolime across a black canvas. Bonding was added at key stress points along with a diamond carabiner hook to complete the Beta’s homage to twenty year of All Conditions Gear.

M/W Beta Pant and Short The Beta Pant and Short bring all the inspiration of ACG and remixes it with innovative materials and design that only the NSW team could produce. For Men, 70% Cotton Plain weave and 30% Polyester with DWR coating, allows the Beta to perform rain or shine. While the fitted waistband and adjustable bottom hem keep the pant true to form without compromising function.

This season the women’s specific installment of the Beta Fleece Pant is made from 280g Cotton Stretch French Terry fleece for lightweight premium comfort. Drawcord adjustability at the waistband and a metal zip front pocket honor the ACG inspiration that drives NSW’s seasonal design.

M/W Gradient Grid Firefly Jacket Using a mere 32 grams of water repellant micro-ripstop material, the Gradient Grid Firefly Jacket fuses the ACG ethos of lightweight protection with Nike’s most innovative performance materials. Borrowing from the best of outdoor apparel, the Firefly features laser cut breathability at the neck, hood peak with internal drawcord channel, a fully adjustable bottom hem and storm flap to keep the wearer warm and the weather out. Each Firefly honors ACG’s mountain heritage coming correct with an anodized carabiner. Creating a unique graphics story, the NSW design team expanded on the Aquatic theme of ACG, drawing inspiration from the way fish scales reflect light and movement allowing the fish to camouflage itself against predators. The Gradient Grid was developed as NSW’s unique interpretation of this evolutionary trait. Using a sublimation printing process that equips each Firefly with its own uniquely gridded pattern of intersecting lines – no two Fireflys are alike. As a final testament to the NSWdesign principle of form following function, this lightweight jacket collapses on command into the packable chest pocket.

Loopwheeler® Short 460 Grams of premium Loopwheeler® fleece make this men’s short rooted in Nike’s heritage of innovation while maintaining a look like no other. Staying true to the ACG principle of lightweight functionality, the Loopwheeler® Short comes absent of a side seem for decreased weight and friction while improving overall form. Metal zip pockets and a Velcro closure back pocket allow this performance fleece icon to handle any condition. Graphic elements were added to the shorts by Loopwheeler founder Satoshi Suzuki that honor the 20 years of ACGwhile mixing in iconic images inspired by Mr. Suzuki’s visits to Oregon.

M/W Loopwheeler® Track Top (Men’s) & Loopwheeler® Jacket (Women’s) Constant innovation is in the DNA of Nike Sportswear, it’s a principle that allows creativity rooted in sport to flourish. The Loopwheeler® Track Top puts a premium on innovation, enabling the construction of 360g loopback fleece top that makes no compromises on performance while upping the ante on fit and form. Subtle cues from ACG make themselves known by way of the chest pocket and ACG graphic icons that adorn the sleeve and pay homage to Oregon. Same future heritage, with a more feminine fit, the women’s version is equipped with front facing darts in aversion to the men’s back facing seems for a more complimentary fit.

Loopwheeler® Tee The NSW design team partnered with Japanese fleece brand, Loopwheeler® fleece, to design a Tee that would extend the sportswear lineage while continuing to honor the heritage of ACG. Iconography and type adorn the Tee, celebrating twenty years of apparel made for all conditions. While the screenprint may read “Worn To Be Wild” the 100% cotton jersey provides a premium plush feel that makes this Tee ready to be worn in any condition.

AW77 Loopwheeler® Hoody The AW77, a Nike Sportswear staple from the start. One of the most revered training tops, the Athletics West hoody was thick and durable, built to withstand the rigors of hard workouts and hard washing. An ingenious extended zip was added specifically for runners who wanted the ability to quickly shed the bulky layer during a run. The AW77 Loopwheeler Hoody represents the pinnacle in premium craftsmanship. Recognizing the timelessness of this iconic piece, the apparel team chose to re-invent it as part of the NSW permanent collection, elevating it to the highest of Nike Sportswear’s standards in place today. Built from Loopwheeler’s heavyweight French terry, the NSW AW77 is still tough as nails, but relaxed looped back fleece eliminates the steel wool effect.

Loopwheeler® Fleece Crew The hoodless counterpart to the AW77 Hoody, the Loopwheeler® Fleece Crew is comprised of a mere 360 grams of loopback fleece, providing the pinnacle in premium without sacrificing innovative performance. This NSW installment features the ribbed collar, cuff, and hem you’d expect from a classic crew. TheNSW team takes it up a notch, introducing a metal zipper at the side seam to keep the wearer ventilated and cool, in loopback comfort. Each crew comes emblazoned with a twenty logo, celebrating twenty years of Nike ACG. On the flipside the back is adorned with iconography commemorating ACG’s past, developed by Loopwheeler’s founder Mr. Suzuki.

M/W Football Top The NSW line means constant progression. The Football Top is the essence of the NSW design ethos, revisiting classic sport apparel pieces and improving upon the originals. Remixing the Football Top with innovation inspired from twenty years of ACG, NSW designers rebuilt the Top with a focus on sustainability and performance. 60% organic cotton, 40% recycled polyester create a Dri-Fit jersey that weighs a mere 150 grams. The eco-ink screenprint draws subtle cues from the repeat pattern found in climbing rope complimented by the grid pattern found in other NSW counterparts. The women’s variation boasts a ¾ sleeve and female specific design.

Gradient Board Short Twenty years ago Nike ACG was founded with a mission to deliver lightweight protection tuned to the demands of outdoor athletes in any condition. This season the NSW design team expanded upon theACG vision to deliver the Gradient Board Short. 100% quick-drying polyester, the Gradient Board Short uses no stitch construction and laser cut bonded cargo pocket to offer friction-free streamlined comfort. The Aqua inspired Gradient pattern was chosen to enable this board short to stand out in land or sea.

M/W Two Worlds Tee Celebrating twenty years of ACG allowed the NSW design team to develop the dominant themes for the Spring and Summer of Terra and Aqua (or Land and Sea). In an effort to share this story the Two Worlds Tee makes use of shark’s jaws and cow skulls graphics. 60% organic cotton, 40% recycled polyester, make this sustainable Dri-FIT Tee every bit the performance top, worthy in all conditions.

Land and Sea Tee Every Tee tells a story. From the rock-covered landscape of Moab, Utah to oceanic seascapes laden with jellyfish, the graphics are the message for the NSW Terra and Aqua themed collection. 100% organic cotton equips this Tee with added comfort while minimizing environmental impact.

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