FEIYUE shoes was born in Shanghai in 1920. It has been a reference among all Chinese social categories. It became famous during the 30’s for its robustness, its flexibility and its comfort later becoming an essential tool for Chinese martial arts masters. The brand has been relaunched in 2006, a collaborative effort of the Chinese and some progressive French.
Here we present you a collaboration between Feiyue and luxury French brand Celine, owned by Chanel. The shoe has been released mid March in Celine boutiques worldwide. It is an interesting collaboration, sort of unexpected and that’s what we like about it. The shoe itself is kept simple, just carrying the Celine logo on the inner sole, the lace lock and the tongue tag.

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We give you a look at some pieces of an interesting upcoming Chinese brand – Eno. In their premium collection, Eno+, the brand presents a nice line-up of summer backpacks.
The collection drew inspiration from 6 of China’s indigenous tribes. It is an contemporary streetwear adaptation of Chinese minority tribal culture. Each backpack takes its inspiration from a different tribe. We show you the ones of the Nu, Weiwuer and Dulong tribes.
The backpacks will be released in stores April 15th. Check out the other 2 after the jump.

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There still seems to be something going on with the Nike AF1, even though the 25th Anniversary celebrations are over now. One of the most interesting release in a while is for sure this Air Force 1 Supreme Inside Out “Dragon”. It comes with an upper made with orange snakeskin and white pony hair. On the back heel as well as the inner sole it features a printed snake. These are now available at Limited Edition. Via Streething.
After the jump many detailed pictures.

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CLOT continues to release pieces as part of their Royale series. After t-shirts, boxers, scarfs, a western shirt, now comes the Royale Long Sleeve in the China Blue colorway. A piece could not have more of a Chinese inspiration and look, more than anything else in the collection. The long sleeve has now been released at Juice in Hong Kong.

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PUMA and iconic Oriental lifestyle brand, Shanghai Tang, have once again teamed up to celebrate one of PUMA’s most celebrated women’s styles, the Lena, a limited edition footwear line.
This exclusive women’s release complements Shanghai Tang’s mission to inject modernity, sophistication and relevance into Chinese culture. It also features Shanghai Tang’s signature print and comes in two bold colors – pink & green. The black suede leather vamp on the Lena combines with the smooth satin-like textile print to create a unique look that makes a statement, yet is easy to wear.
But it is pink, very pink. We suggest that you keep it in the closet until it gets a little warmer again! These are now available at Overkill.

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New Balance announced today that the fourth collection of the Super Team 33 project has been designed by the New Balance Asia Pacific team and will feature a theme inspired by the elements – wood, water, earth, metal, and fire. The Elements 1400 shoe will debut at 33 select retailers worldwide on October 20, 2007 and retail for $200.00.
Available in three exclusive designs, this new limited edition collection celebrates the complementary Yin-Yang interplay of the elements in the cycle of life. The “Fire and Metal” 1400 shoe honors the role of fire as it refines metal, while the “Earth and Wood” shoe pays homage to our planet and the way it nurtures all living things. The third design, “Water” is a standalone tribute to the power of water.
“This exciting new range represents a global collaboration and a deep commitment to individualism that is unique in the footwear industry,” said Qing Ni, New Balance regional marketing manager for Asia Pacific. “Details include elaborate designs on the tongue of each shoe, the sole insert, and even the outsole. Every Super Team 33 Elements shoe is truly a limited-edition, sophisticated work of art.”
Super Team 33 Elements footwear features design details that reflect each of the three elemental concepts. For instance, “Earth and Wood” features brown contrast stitching, an eye-catching tree pattern, a distinctive tree-trunk pattern embossed on the New Balance logo, as well as two sets of laces – one in green and one in brown. “Fire and Metal” features a striking black and red design with metallic embroidery, a silver insole, and a laser-etched phoenix rising from the flames. “Water” embodies Zen-like serenity and tranquility, with a blue/white colorway, transparent rubber and a recurring pattern of Chinese junk boats and water bubbles.
To give each shoe a distinctly Chinese touch, the heel of every Super Team 33 Elements shoe features the Chinese character that represents that shoe’s element. The collaborative elements, namely Earth/Wood and Fire/Metal, use different characters on the left and right shoe, while the Water design features just one character. Transparent panels on the box showcase its contents and color-coded lids explain the meaning of the Chinese characters on the rear of each shoe.
After the jump detailed pictures of all three sneakers that are part of the collection.

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