OG Pump Omni Zone II

This week of top drops keeps at it with the re-release of Dee Brown’s iconic No-Look Dunk shoe in its OG colorway.

A remake of the original pair of trainers worn by Dee Brown during his iconic "No Look Dunk" in 1991.

Legendary pump technology helps you unleash your superhuman style, your way.

Lace closure with The Pump customizable fit.

These men's basketball sneaker may be the perfect collectible shoe for your collection.

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The year is 1991. The dunk content title is still anyone’s game. Point guard Dee Brown steps onto the court. He sizes up the rim, ball in hand and attention from fans all over the world. He sets the ball on the floor. With two hands, primes the Pumps on his Pump Omni Zone II’s, revolutionarily locking in a custom fit for takeoff. Each time he approaches the net, he—and the unprecedented Pump technology—become even more of a phenomenon. On the seventh try, he launches into the air, eyes covered by his forearm. Brown famously jams the ball through the basket, nailing the iconic No-Look Dunk. And the rest is history.

• Pump Omni Zone II Men's Basketball Shoes

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Dumping Unwanted Clothing

The BBC posted a fabulously scary report on pollution created by unwanted clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories.  "Fast Fashion: The dumping ground for unwanted clothes".                 Photo Source: BBC article, link below.

The article advises us, "Fashion brands are overproducing to meet the demands of modern trends and countries in West Africa are drowning under the weight of waste shipped to their shores every week.".

BBC Africa's Thomas Naadi investigates why donations and recycled clothing are actually ending up in landfill.

You should view the video from the following:

• https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-58836618

In the opinion of Apparel Search, we have no doubt that excess clothing & products other than apparel are a huge concern for the environment.  Our question is where does the blame fall?  Is it the fashion industry or consumers that drive the problem?  Probably a bit of both.  Obviously it is the consumer that decides when it is time to purchase new clothing & when to discard old clothing.  The garment industry, electronics industry, auto industry, home builders, etc., produce based on product demand.  If consumers slowed purchases, manufacturers would slow production of new products.

If you are interested, you can also view our previous blog post about fashion industry pollution.

Is their a better way to recycle clothing?  Rather than going to a dump, shouldn't it go to a specialize facility to break it down to turn back into new fibers?

You can also visit the recycle clothing page here on Apparel Search.

Levi's SecondHand Denim

Give your vintage a second life or fresh update with Levi's SecondHand.

Denim from past seasons that’s already beat-up and broken in.  In other words, perfect.

Levi’s® SecondHand keeps coveted pieces in circulation. It’s all about connecting people to timeless styles they otherwise may not have found, and most importantly, saving clothing from going into a landfill. 

• Make an appointment to drop off your old Levi's® jeans, denim shorts, and Trucker Jackets at participating stores. You’ll receive a gift card towards a future purchase.
  
• They professionally clean, sort and list clothes on SecondHand.levi.com, keeping garments in use and out of landfills.

Learn more about women's vintage Levi's here on Apparel Search.

Old denim has never looked better.

Learn about trading in your Levi's denim.  

• econdhand.levi.com/trade-in

Shop and learn more at https://www.secondhand.levi.com/

Learn more about second hand fashion in our fashion terminology section.

Endless possibilities with vintage denim.  Trade, recycle, shop.  All sounds like fun.

Thank you for taking the time to read this denim fashion news article.

Giv 1 Light Sneaker - Givenchy

The newest addition to the House’s statement sneaker line, the Giv 1 Light is presented for Fall Winter 2021 in light shades and a combination of textured mesh, suede or patent leather materials.

Fashion Technology Stories

Welcome to the world of lost privacy.  However, it certainly is trendy and a great idea for wearable technology.  Fabulously trend worthy leap forward by Facebook & Ray-Ban.

Ray-Ban Stories - Wayfarer, Round, and Meteor.

Versace La Greca Monogram

The Italian fashion house Versace has launched La Greca monogram which gives a fresh spin to the iconic Greek Key motif.  Seventies-inspired silhouettes and splashy colors round out this seasons collection.

La Creca is Versace's new monogram for FW 21.

The New Retro Sneaker Reebox

THE NEW RETRO

Meet the Classic Leather Legacy AZ. Old school cool with design and comfort for a new era. Inspired by the 80s and updated for today, the legacy continues with a mix of leather, suede and nylon for a smooth look that takes you back. So, where will you take them next?  

Good American Brand

The Good American fashion brand is an Los Angeles based label from co-founders Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede.  Body acceptance and go-to styling.

Jessie J Showing Off in LiCi Fit

Jessie J posted photos to Instagram during her workout yesterday wearing a set from female-founded activewear brand, LiCi Fit. 

Lace and Embroidery Are Different

Lace is created during the making of the fabric. Embroidery is stitching placed on top of finished fabric.

Genuine lace is a fabric or trim solely created by twisting or knitting many individual threads into an airy pattern.  Unfortunately some companies in the lingerie business are referencing embroidery on the garment with a similar design to lace as actual lace, but it is not truly.

Both lace & embroidery add to the cost of the garment.

Some lace is handmade and some made on machines.  Handmade lace is obviously more labor intensive, both methods have complex patterns that must be carefully designed, programmed, and implemented.  Lace manufacturing is labor intensive which adds to cost.

Learn more about lace.

Learn more about embroidery.