Sneaker Carnival 2K15 Manila Recap by Afew

The premier sneaker boutique, Sole Academy has just organized one of the biggest sneaker events in the country last month. Sole Academy reached for the stars with Sneaker Carnival 2015, a sneaker-centric event that blends it with music, food and entertainment. One of the notable features of Sneaker Carnival 2015 is its partnership with world-renowned sneaker website, Sneakernews. They flew in founder Yu-ming Wu to explore the sneaker heat and community here in the Philippines, while as well as to share his story about Sneakernews. In addition, Sole Academy also invited Daniel Kasidi, the founder of Rastaclat, to visit the country to experience the love Filipinos, sneakerheads in particular, give to his brand. Watch the video above made by Out of Scratch for international brand, Afew, to have a glimpse of what happened in the recent Sneaker Carnival 2015. You can also check out the few photos below from the event by Earl Roxas.

Curtismith - Failing Forward

Hip hop emcee Curtismith shows his relentlessness, like his Ideal Mixtape wasn’t dropped just months ago. Bump to the vibe of his new song Failing Forward. This time, he spits to the music of Breezy Beats. The instrumental makes this track ideal for anything, from rainy days to road trips. Curtismith then starts humming and steadily singing before starting with his verse. He then tells on what he’s up to and how he is doing on this early days of his career. His flow pounds well, with proper enunciations placed cleverly to let the words sink on the right holes. He then closes the curtains by announcing that his next project is dropping out next month, to let us all know that he’s tireless like that. 

Capitol Commons Celebrates Christmas with 3D Projection Mapping

This Yuletide season, Ortigas & Company partners with Epson for a one-of-a-kind Christmas show with the use of modern technology. The first-ever Christmas 3D projection mapping show in the Philippines brings a heartwarming holiday story projected using Epson technology. 3D projection mapping has the capacity to transform any object into a screen, and turns them into interactive displays. The special Christmas show will be projected at Estancia and can be viewed from the Capitol Commons Park.

Illa Manila: Permanent Vacation

Illa Manila is a lifestyle brand based in California with its heart settled in the Philippines. As proof, they produced a skate video set in our local streets. Permanent Vacation showcases the talents of their skate team: Gene Quilantang, Kenneth Evangelista, and Demi Cuevas. Gene starts the killing with his brand of tech wizardry when it comes to ledge skating. Kenneth then shows the reasons why he is considered one of the country’s top skaters. His propensity with both his feet is manifested by the regular, switch, and nollie tricks that he landed on flips, gaps, ledges, and rails. They then had a short break to feature their friends headed by Willy Santos, Rasheed Al Rasheed, and Jeff Gonzales. Demi comes through with the last part. His brand of speed and power, coupled with his unique trick selection, is always a refreshing sight. This audio visual presentation is filmed and edited by VJ Chua.

Inspiring Possibilities at Filinvest City

In this day and age, people are aiming for work-life blend rather than work-life balance. There is now an overlap between work and personal life, and this is evident in most millennials. They value personal time as much as work responsibilities, and they know that to perform at their best means time outside of work - often. Because of this, millennials are always on the lookout for places that keep up with such lifestyle; this is where Filinvest City comes in.

Filinvest City is a master planned urban development that contains all the elements that you need for a balanced life. Firstly, large hectares of land is dedicated to prime residential property. It is also home to a dynamic business center that provides opportunities for career development both for big industry players or startups looking for growth potential. Filinvest City inspires wellness as they provide areas conducive to rest and relaxation with open spaces and lush greenery. There is a number of lifestyle centers, retail outlets and community hubs all within easy access, and it is just a few minutes away from Makati and the airport, making the area convenient for travel. At Filinvest City, you can live, work and play all the while inspiring endless possibilities.

crwn & Jess Connelly released How I Love EP

The partnership between crwn and Jess Connelly in 2014 brought forth the well-received track, Under Blankets. While that is a year old already, it is impressive to note that they somehow left an eagerness among listeners to hear a new track from them. And so a year after, they respond with an EP composed of four tracks, definitely more than what we initially wished for. As expected, they kept the flare that fuses crwn's electronic prowess and Jess Connelly's mellow vocals with modern translations of hiphop and RnB. Releasing the EP may already be the best holiday gift they could give, but they didn't stop there, as the How I Love EP is up for free download. Preview the EP below and hit the download button once you're sold, because we are.

Sud - Sila (Music Video)

Local band Sud provides a music video for their sweet sounding new single titled Sila. The track features the members accompanying each other well, from the saxophone, to each strum of the guitar, down to the soulful singing of Sud Ballacer. To further engrain this song to your brain, they featured a story of a guy and a girl steadily falling in love with each other. Despite the awkward situation that they are in, their feelings never wandered to escalate on each succeeding day that they spend with each other. The closing scenes keep you guessing, but the clues put the bet on the two being an official couple.

adidas Originals by Kanye West: Yeezy Boost 750

adidas Originals has recently announced the release date of the newest edition of the sought-after Yeezy Boost 750. Fortunately, we are also given a chance to cop the pair here in the Philippines through Commonwealth and Sole Academy. The new adidas Originals by Kanye West - Yeezy Boost 750 is coming out in an all black premium suede material, that provides a clean and more refined version of the pair. It also boasts adidas' coveted cushioning technology by having a full length BOOST™midsole.  The Yeezy Boost 750 will be available in the country on December 19 at the mentioned stores above for Php 19,995.

Huawei Watch Unveiled in the Philippines

Photos by Marvin Conanan & Andrei Suleik

Fashion meets technology with the Huawei Watch's sleek and stunning design coupled with its incredibly smart features. Launched in the 360 degree projection room of Green Sun last December 7, Huawei impressed its guests with a product presentation as high technology as the smart watch; this was done by Huawei Business Unit Head for Mobile Device and Wearable, Nino Carandang, making use of the floor to ceiling projections giving us a glimpse of the evolutionary product. Timeless design, smart within; this is what the Huawei Watch lives by. It is designed to be part of your look, and part of your life. It is the first watch powered by Android Wear™to work with both the Android phone and iPhone. Its high-definition 1.4-inch touch sensitive AMOLED display is scratch-proof with the use of sapphire crystal lens and its frame of cold-forged 316L stainless steel. For a timeless look, Huawei made use of fine leather and stainless steel straps for both the Huawei Watch Classic and Huawei Watch Active.

More than this, Huawei partnered with online fashion store, Zalora, to fully encompass its commitment to style and sophistication. With beats from Badkiss, models strutted down the runway donning the Huawei Watch styled in different outfits by Zalora. Because of the watch's stylish design, it can be worn in a number of different events and occasions; whether it be for a formal gathering or a casual get-together, the Huawei Watch is the perfect timepiece to go with your signature style with a variety of bespoke watch faces to choose from. The Huawei Watch also makes keeping fit and healthy effortless with high-accuracy motion sensors that track your daily activity. As it is smart within, the watch knows when you are walking, running and climbing.

The Huawei Watch is now available at the Huawei Experience Store and brand shops, and online via Zalora. The Huawei Watch Classic retails for Php 19,990, while the Huawei Watch Active for Php 23,990, both with a 2-year warranty.

The KOBE 11: Innovation Mastered

I'm sure you've heard by now that Kobe Bryant is playing his last season in the NBA, and in line with that announcement, Nike has recently unveiled the last on-court shoe for him. The KOBE 11 debuts a progressive technology, a stronger iteration of the Nike Flyknit through thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) threads. "Throughout my time with Nike, I've obsessed the details of my shoes. For the KOBE 11, we worked to perfect the Flyknit for basketball," as expressed by the Black Mamba himself. The technical and aesthetic design is developed by none other than Eric Avar, the Nike Innovation Director, who worked with Kobe since 2004. He is proud to achieve Bryant's signature legacy with this model: high performance, lightweight, responsive and sophisticated design. To know more about the shoe, watch the video featuring Eric Avar below. The KOBE 11 will be available in the country by January 2016. 

Vans Classic and Manila Recap

Photos by Maphie Bolalin

Last November 21, Vans Philippines celebrated the second Classic & Manila in the Philippines. It is an event focused on music and art that is done by the brand in different cities globally. This year's Classic & Manila happened at the Powermac Center Spotlight in Circuit Lane Makati. The Slick Barbers Co. gave cuts and fades, various local artists did live tagging, and Team Manila hosted a live Screen Printing session to name a few activities that have happened that day. In addition, there were live performances by Escapone, DJ Jena, Miss Teaze, Coffeebreak Island and Sandwich. The event received around 400 guests who enjoyed all the themed activities that expressed Vans' vision for the event and the brand. Peep the photos we took from the event below to have a glimpse of Vans Classic & Manila 2015.