Friday the 3rd of May marks the launch of the collaborative efforts between Converse and Inventory Magazine with their One Star Academies. To celebrate the release we’re hosting a special launch night to release both colourways of the silhouette from 6pm at our 224 Clarendon Street location at South Melbourne.

Always walking in the shadow of Converses more popular models the Chuck Taylor, and Jack Purcell, Inventory have unearthed this classic 1970’s silhouette from the Converse archives. Paying homage to the under-appreciated, and yes sometimes forgotten about One Star Academy with two supple suede colourways of Antique White and Athletic Navy. Of Course there are the finer details that can’t be forgotten, underneath these tonal classics sit a solid white midsole that encapsulates a gum sole, as well as a rich and creamy leather lining and inner sole. 

Both Colourways will be available in limited numbers in store from 6pm on the 3rd of may with remaining pairs releasing online from 12am. So come and join us for a few drinks courtesy of Mountain Goat Breweries, and grab a pair of these contemporary classics while you can. We’ll see you all there!

After bringing back the éclat from the archives, Le Coq Sportif have resurrected another forgotten silhouette. Straight from the 90’s the French brand have delivered two colourways of the flash onto our shelves. Taking to the flash with a series of suede and nylon paneling only to rival the originals with the mostly white, off-white, and black paneling occupying the upper of both colourways accented by hints of Deep Orchid and Harbor Blue. Both colourways of these comeback classic are available in store and online now in limited numbers, and don't forget to continue on over the jump for a closer look at all their finer details.

Monitaly’s hooded parkas have found a place on our racks every season since we opened for good reason. Each parka is made to the highest quality with reinforced bartacks and nickel finished brass rivets at every stress point and join, felled side seem construction commonly used on denim and a hood which is inspired by military deck jackets to name a few. This season we have a unique argyle pattern ikat print fabric and also the distressed twill 8ox piece-dye cotton in Jade and Navy. Having such a classic and well-made jacket in your collection is a must head in store or online to pick your colour of choice.

The second instalment of the 1970’s Chuck Taylor All Star Collection has arrived, and is now available! With the first release in the Black and the Parchment selling out in days the addition of colour will surely see these fly off the shelves.

As many of you will know, these may look like standard Chuck Taylors to the untrained eye but, these beauties show us the comparison of quality from back in the 70’s to now. The finer details include such things as a slightly higher rubber foxing along the sole, added cushioning, and a slightly more substantial toe box. Each pair has the additional features of the traditional stitching on the sidewall, vintage license plates on the heels, super heavy-grade canvas upper, and the final detail of the ‘player’s name’ badge on the tongue’s inner. Available in store and online now in Crimson Red and Sunflower Yellow in extremely limited numbers, you'll be sorry if you miss out on these!