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2016/04/30
Philip Knight said he will step down as chairman in June
Philip
Knight, Nike co-founder and chairman, said that he will step down as chairman
in June during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk on the Street on April 26.
Philip KnightがNike Chairmanを退任する。後任にはMark
Parker(President & CEO)が就任する。ナイキは新しい世代の時代が始まる。
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2016/04/29
The Nike Kobe 11 ”Muse” Pack
Kobe Bryant’s basketball career
symbolically faded to black on April 13, when the legend played his final game
and scored 60 points in a win. After walking away, Nike Basketball
introduces a new tribute to Bryant in the form of the KOBE 11 Muse Pack,
furthering the legacy of innovation.
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2016/04/28
Nike Tennis Classic Ultra Deconstructed
The Nike Tennis Classic
Ultra combines a leather upper in a retro profile with deep flex grooves
for an old-school look and natural comfort. The Ultra Deconstructed for Summer
2016 make over original silhouette dressing laser slit panel. The pair sports
in a crisp and clean perforated upper with white mid sole, without the brand
Swoosh on the side panel.
Nikeの発売リストはMach MadnessからNBA Playoffsにかけてバスケットボールシューズ一色だった。しかしその舞台裏でTennis
Trainer発売も深く静かに進行している。去年はUS Openに向けて8月からテニス攻勢をかけたが、今年は4月から全開である。2016 SummerはRetro
Tennis Trainerがメインストリームに浮上するのは確実である。
2016/04/27
Nike hires Under Armour’s Top Designer, Dave Dombrow
Nike has hired away Under Armour’s top
designer, Dave Dombrow. After initially joining the brand in 2010, Dombrow most
recently held the title of Senior Vice President of Design at Under Armour and
led signature product for NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
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PacSun files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
PacSun filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on
Thursday, April 7, being the latest of several Southern California clothing
ventures to end up in bankruptcy court. The surfwear retailer have entered into
a restructuring support agreement with affiliates of Golden Gate Capital,
the holder of its secured term loan provider under the Company's financing
facilities.
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2016/04/26
The Vans x Summer Bummer Capsule
Vans unveils an exclusive women’s
apparel and footwear capsule in collaboration with Venice-based
brand SUMMER BUMMER. Designed in partnership with SUMMER BUMMER owner, Alexandra
Cassaniti, Vans presents the multi-piece collection because “it’s always summer
somewhere.”
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2016/04/25
NBA Playoffs First Round
The playoffs have arrived and the
matchups are set. The first round started last weekend and the San
Antonio Spurs have completed their sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies in the
first-round. Cleveland beat the Detroit Pistons 100-98 to win Game 4
in Detroit on Sunday. Now that they're officially moving on to
the next round.
4月16日スタートしたNBA Regular Seasonは第1週が終わり、早くもCleveland(East)とSan
Antonio(West)がスイープでConference Semifinals進出を決めた。Warriors も3-1でHoustonに王手を掛けている。
2016/04/24
adidas tennis Y-3 Collection for Roland Garros “Zebra”
Alexander Zverev pose to hand adidas adizero Y-3 |
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KD8 Elite features advanced performance innovation
As Kevin Durant prepares for the season’s
final stretch, he’ll be equipped with the KD8 Elite. Created in collaboration
with designer Leo Chang, the breakthrough basketball shoe features a
calf-length compression sock, full-length Zoom Air cushioning and Flywire
technology.
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2016/04/23
The Vans Sk8-Hi Original Pack
The Vans Sk8-Hi is the first ever high-top skate shoe
from Vans, offering up a more supportive design inspired by 80s basketball shoe.
Introduced in 1978, the Sk8-Hi has been a critical part of the Vans line since
its inception.
Vanは1月から創業50周年コレクションを次々に投入してきたが、ここにきてOriginal
Packプロモーションも展開し始めた。クラシックのreissueは古くて新しいプロモーションテクニックなのである。
Earth Day 2016: Trees for the Earth
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on
April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for
environmental protection. This Earth Day 2016 is the 46th year of a movement as
150+ world leaders sign the Paris Agreement from United Nations Headquarters in
New York.
今年のEarth Dayには国連本部で170カ国がThe
Paris Agreement(パリ協定)に調印した。4月22日は地球温暖化対策で重要な役割を果たし始めた。
2016/04/22
Nike Air Tech challenge II Laser “Birch”
The Nike Air Tech Challenge II is an update to the
original, which first hit the courts in 1990. Redesigned with a durable upper,
this shoe has a Nike Air-Sole unit for superior cushioning and impact
protection.
2015年にスタートしたNikeのテニスカテゴリー強化は、今年さらにヒートアップする。去年のAir
Tech Challenge IIIに続いて、今回はAir Tech Challenge IIのメイクオーバーが早々と登場した。今年は Tennis Summerがやって来る。
2016/04/19
2016 Boston Marathon
Boston's Marathon annual tradition took place third Monday
of April. In 2016, the race held on April 18 Boston is different than many
other marathons as participants must qualify for entry by meeting stringent
qualifying times before they can register. The race is run on a point-to-point
course through eight cities and towns, and the 26.2-mile course has remained
essentially unchanged over the years.
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2016/04/17
Vans Retro Checkerboard Designs
Vans celebrates its history with a range of footwear
and accessories featuring Vans’ iconic Checkerboard motif.
Originally came out Vans grassroots design contests, Checkerboard is synonymous
with Vans’ style. So the brand wanted to introduce their own version and make
sure it was ‘Off The Wall’”
Vansの50 周年記念コレクションが続々投入されている。今回はCheckerboard
Collection が登場した。中核モデルになっているのはSk8-Hiである。
2016/04/14
Warriors win 73rd game, break 1995-96 Bull’s record
The Golden State Warriors on Wednesday broke the 1995-96
Bulls' record of 72 regular-season wins, beating Memphis 125-104 to finish
73-9.
NBA Regular Seasonが4月13日終わった。Warriors はNBA新記録のレギュラーシーズン73勝を達成した。今シーズンで引退するKobe
Bryantは60ポイントを挙げて最後のゲームを飾った。
2015-16 NBA Regular Season Last Day
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2016/04/11
2016 Masters: Danny Willet wins Masters
The 2016 Masters Tournament was the 80th
edition, held April 7-10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Danny
Willett in a green jacket was hard to believe considering he wasn't even sure
he could play the Masters two weeks ago.
Jordan Spiethは初日から第3ラウンドまで首位をキープ。2連連続完全優勝が濃厚だった。しかしファイナルラウンド12ホールで痛恨のクワドループルボギーを叩き史上4人目の連覇はならなかった。やっぱりAmen
Cornerの呪いはあった。
Nike Cortez Basic Leather White/Black
The Nike Cortez was Bill Bowerman's first masterpiece
in 1972. It became quickly the most popular training shoe in the country. The
Shoes came to thrive with fierce style on the streets of Los Angeles in 70’s.
New YearとHoliday恒例のCortez Classic makeoverが、去年はハイブリッドやウイメンズのmakeoverも発売された。Cortezは2017年に45周年を迎える。今年はニューモデルが続々登場するだろう!
2016/04/10
The Nike Roshe Daybreak NM
The Roshe Daybreak NM come constructed out of a mesh
and suede upper that make up in monochromatic two colorways, white and black. Both
models are sitting on top of the Roshe Run NM sole. Available now at select
retailers for $120.
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2016/04/09
The Vans Summer 2016 “Dijgi Fula Pack”
The Vans Digi Hula Pack
reissued the legendary models, features Fula dancer printed canvas uppers. The
pack re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, signature rubber waffle
outsoles, and padded collars for support and flexibility.
Vansは1月のAloha Packに続いて今度はFula Packを発売した。ネーミングどおりにfula dancer
motifのプリントアッパーになっている。
2016/04/08
Nike Tennis Classic Ultra Flyknit
Nike will release new
silhouette Tennis Classic for Summer 2016 by adding Flyknit technology. The Tennis
Classic Ultra Flyknit sports in a light grey Flyknit upper sits on top of a
crisp and clean white outer sole, matching the white leather Swoosh.
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2016 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
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2016/04/07
Villanova wins NCAA Championship on buzzer-beater shot
2016 NCAA Tournament 決勝はVillanovaのブザービーターによる劇的な幕切れとなった。敗れたNorth
Carolinaも最後まで善戦した。 カレッジバスケットの歴史に残る名勝負である!
2016/04/06
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium
Yankee fans prepare to enter Yankee Stadium for the
2014 home opener game on April 7, 2014 in New York City. The Monday afternoon
game against the Baltimore Orioles will feature Derek Jeter, the first home
game of his final season for the Yankees.
Yankees Opening Dayはあまりにも寒いので1日延期になった。5日も最高6度Cという真冬並みの気温だったが、松井秀喜の始球式で開幕した。今年もBoys
of Summerがやってきた!
2016/04/05
MLB Opening Night 2016:Baseball is Back
The 2016 Major League Baseball season began on
April3, 2016 with a Sunday afternooe matchup between the St Louis Cardinals and
the Pittsburgh Pirates, the two teams with the best regular season records in
2015, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
とうとうOpening Dayがやってきた。シーズンオープナーはPittsburgh
Piratesで、St Louis Cardinalsと対戦。Opening Night GameはNew York @ Kansas CityのWorld
Series 2015 oponentsである。これから10月2日まで30球団は162試合を消化する。
Washington Nationals: Blossoms and Baseball
It's blossom time! The National Cherry Blossom
Festival in Washington could warm the heart of a half-million visitors from the
world. The Festival runs through March 20 to April 17 with a Grand Parade to be
held on April 16. And the Washington National’s held its annual
Blossoms and Baseball game on Friday, April 1st
今年もお花見のシーズンがやってきた。Washington,
DCでは桜とスポーツを一緒に楽しむ”Blossoms and Baseball games”というイベントもある。満開の桜の下でどんちゃん騒ぎするのも良いが、スタジアムの桜も悪くない!
2016/04/04
NCAA Tournament 2016 National Semifinal
The 2016 NCAA men's Final Four will
be played on Saturday April 2 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Villanova tops
Oklahoma 95-51, by 44 in biggest Final 4 blowout. Top-seeded North Carolina
brushed aside any upset attempts from 10th-seeded Syracuse for a dominant
83-66 Final Four victory Saturday night. The Tar Heels will face second-seeded
Villanova for the tournament championship Monday night at NRG Stadium.
2016 NCAA Tournament はNational
SemifinalはVillanova とNorth Carolina が決勝進出を果たし、は4月4日(月曜日)、National Championshipで対戦する。1カ月間にわたって全米を熱狂させたMarch
Madnessはまもなく優勝校が決定する。
2016/04/03
Superga launch Slip On 2311 CotStripedU
Superga launch Slip On 2311 CotStripedU for Spring
2016. No laces mean no fuss. Slide into these casual striped slip on trainers
and show your sprezzatura. Lined with breathable cotton and featuring a striped
fabric upper, slip on shoes will help make your summer Superga perfect.
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2016/04/01
Beyoncé launched Ivy Park athleisure line
Beyoncé officially launched her hip athletic-streetwear
line “Ivy Park”. The official shot shows her in a black leotard
with the Ivy Park logo, and white piped edges. The Collection will be comprised
of 200 pieces, a mixture of sports bras, leggings, print jackets, bodysuits,
varsity socks, and prices will range from $30 to $200. Ivy Park goes on sale
April 14, at Selfridges, JD Sports, Topshop and Net-a-Porter.
BeyoncéとTopshopのジョイントベンチャーがAthleisureブランド“Ivy
Park”を発売する。いよいよ第二次African Americanブームが始まる!
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