SOLEDXB.COM EVENT EDITION 2015

NICK LEWIS MOBB DEEP LISA LEONE MISS LILY’S Feature article ‘It ain’t Sole DXB & ALIFE The history and Introducing the where ya from, it’s Sessions present Mobb evolution of hip- culinary diversity of the where ya at…’ Deep… hop through Caribbean. Nothing photography… but ‘good vibes’…

02 18 21 30 THE REGION’S PREMIER FOOTWEAR, FASHION & LIFESTYLE FAIR FASHION THE REGION’S PREMIER FOOTWEAR, FRI/SAT 12PM-10PM / DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT (d3) FRI/SAT FREE ADMISSION SOLEDXB.COM FOR REGISTER AT ENTRANCE 3PM OR AED100 AT BEFORE 2015/1437 Amine Bendriouich “My Rockstars”, Mr. Sole DXB by Hassan Hajjaj for 02 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 03

‘IT AIN’T WHERE YA FROM, IT’S WHERE YA AT…’ WRITTEN BY NICK LEWIS EDITOR’S NOTE CAMPAIGN

Sole DXB began in 2010 with a group of people coming the cultural consultant for Nike, Fujiwara would be a driving force The last 12 months in the region have seen emerging designers, What we stand on is what we stand for. together through common interests in footwear and contemporary behind the limited edition culture of sneaker collaborations we meaningful collaborations and a diversity of ideas. The city has When Sole DXB first began, Dubai’s urban culture was in its infancy. style. It has since become the key event to share ideas and shape celebrate at Sole. found its voice. The cerebral conflict between where we’ve come from Four years later, the city has come a long way. And so have we. grassroots street culture in the Middle East. The coming together HTM, the most sought after Nike range, is a combination of and where we find ourselves today has given us an opportunity to For its 2015 campaign, Sole DXB has collaborated with of Dubai and Streetwear sparks an interesting conversation over Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker’s initials - three re-define a scene and be part of a new cultural shift. Our boy, Nick internationally acclaimed artist Hassan Hajjaj to embody the ethos what that term even means and what the culture could be in a noteworthy figures in the company’s history. They collaborated Lewis, says it all. of art, music, fashion and urban culture that they both represent. fledging city. to devise Nike’s most sophisticated and limited product range. Amine Bendriouich was selected as the face of the 2015 campaign as Streetwear now proliferates many styles but commonalities do The cultural significance of HTM can be seen through a mix of a celebrated young designer, based between Casablanca and Berlin, prevail. The look which flipped work-wear and sports apparel for the style and performance, Flyknit being the most notable example. who has come to be associated with the aesthetics of street style, streets is now everywhere; having forced its way across all elements Highlighting Hiroshi’s ability to take global style cues and See you on November 20/21st androgyny and experimental urban culture; one which doesn’t align of fashion, from Louboutin trainers to sportswear Haute Couture incorporate them into the design process. itself to any definition and mainstream trend. Earlier this summer and high-street fashion. Even the average shopper finds a place for Similar to Fujiwara and co., Hassan Hajjaj encapsulates Sole DXB took to London and worked with Hassan on a shoot that more than one pair of trainers in their wardrobe, with style being the this very attitude of cultural appropriation. Creativity free from brought together the spirit of music, fashion and the visual arts. residing factor over form and function. borders, gender constraints and notions of what something should Sole Family In order to consider streetwear in the Arab World, it’s probably or shouldn’t be. He creates and patches things together, expressing Mr. Amine Bendriouich “My Rockstars”, 2015/1437 good for us to look back at the pioneers behind the early brands Arabic inventiveness through contemporary art and fashion. These Produced by Sole and how they created something new from borrowed influences. are moments befitting of an international stage. Photographed by Hassan Hajjaj represented by The Third Line, Dubai As streetwear found itself instilling t-shirt and sweat basics with cultural insignia, people were given a visual language that spoke on It’s this mix of people and places that defined the global The Making Of “Mr. Amine Bendriouich” their behalf. The input of cultural motifs comes to represent much outlook of the early Stussy tribe and can provide a Director’s Cut – www.vimeo.com/141536457 more than just a badge on a baseball cap. The label and the slogan similar jump off here. It’s important to celebrate Dubai; meant something and provided a language not intended for everyone Sole DXB is the starting point for a new cultural Videographer Joshua Lawrence to decipher. It highlighted that you were worldly in outlook, movement for the city Soundtrack Simo Lagnawi ‘Dounia’ – Album: The Gnawa Berber sophisticated in taste, considered in your choices. Creative Director Hussain Moloobhoy The 1980s Southern California surf brands captured the spirit of a generation. Pioneering a global look that took cues from a range Hassan Hajjaj is inspiration for Dubai, a city that struggles to of sources, including the army fatigues and work-wear as seen on the express this mix of Arabesque roots in balance with contemporary streets of New York. The East Coast required affordable, well-made design. In a time of great accessibility online, we’re in a paradox. and warm garments for the long winter. Even a fleeting look at rap Dubai’s limited access to authentic streetwear is strange for a place music videos from that time will see plenty of Timberland boots so synonymous with shopping. But this enables us to mix a very and Carhartt jackets; utilitarian no doubt but worn with the right international influence with local symbolism at events such as Sole kind of verve spoke volumes. This fusion of California surf and city DXB. These foreign influences, alongside an earnest projection roughneck would go on to become the uniform not just for SoCal of Arabic creativity, provide cultural significance that shapes the Stay up to date skaters but ravers and club kids as far flung as Manchester’s Hacienda future style and aesthetic of Dubai. By coming together to herald For all the latest announcements, timings and information on to Tokyo’s Harajuku. new cultural trends and celebrate local talent, with a nod to Sole DXB 2015 please visit www.soledxb.com The idea of a singular streetwear brand begins with Stussy. internationally recognized movements, Sole DXB is a platform to Pioneers of the t-shirt coupled with high-fashion principles of elevate the conversation and inspire regional endeavours. exclusivity, the two defining characteristics for quintessential It’s this mix of people and places that defined the global SOLE PICKS OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF SOLE streetwear brands. Stussy more so than any other can be considered outlook of the early Stussy tribe and can provide a similar jump off the originator with their Chanel logo flip the most blatant expression here. It’s important to celebrate Dubai; Sole DXB is the starting of these worlds colliding. Thirty-five years later, the handwritten logo point for a new cultural movement for the city. Creatively we are of Shawn Stussy is the mark of a multi-million dollar business. not marginalized, however sometimes the most interesting elements Shawn Stussy’s friendships around the world would form the go under the radar. There is fertile ground to change perception; Sole DXB has partnered with TINKAH, a International Stussy Tribe (IST). The who’s who of youth culture we are surrounded by amazing stories with the types of cultural multidisciplinary design studio based in Dubai to figureheads that went on to play hugely important roles in music relevance that has commonly given street culture its insignia. conceptualize and design the 2015 event venue. and fashion. Whether DJs like Goldie or Supreme’s James Jebbia, Whether that’s bootleggers running international brands to Iran, This year’s space concept has taken inspiration they followed Shawn’s lead giving rise to scenes and local brands Persian artefacts, natural indigo dies, Bedouin culture of survival of from the world’s largest urban culture cities. each carrying their own unique take on the world around them. The the fittest, these identities are ready to be reclaimed, and there is a Introducing the commonly found element of nineties and early 2000s ushered in desirability for limited runs of swathe of things to rift off. construction scaffolding as the main feature, clothing unlike ever before, but did so to provide the global youth Dubai revels in its lavishness. Other cities also have this juxtaposed against containers to create masses & ASICS “WORKWEAR” PACK PUMA 2015 FALL STATES PRODUCT OF NEW YORK EPI PACK with cultural motifs and brands to set themselves a part. in abundance; Vegas and Miami’s excess have almost kitsch alleyways. Intended to be like a city block ready like connotations. There’s something both laughable and also A combination of perforated suede, pebbled Known as the “Made in Japan” pack, available in Featuring premium materials that channel the to be explored with community pockets spread By coming together to herald new cultural trends and massively seductive about yacht parties and Supercars as everyday leather and hiking-style laces for seasonally- a black and white colourway. The uppers adopt true spirit and soul of New York. Each piece is through out the venue making a dynamic platform celebrate local talent, with a nod to internationally runarounds. The sheer audacity of a city in the sand is something appropriate takes on both the GEL-Lyte III and a patent leather like finish, with plush quilted handmade and pays homage to classic models of to Sole DXBs program of fashion, music, sport recognized movements, Sole DXB is a platform to elevate that can’t be ignored. However, there is an opportunity to flip all of GEL-Lyte V. detailing and gold accents to finish off. the past. Available at the Early Retirement store. & workshops. www.tinkah.com the conversation and inspire regional endeavours. these things and create a visual language in streetwear that says, yes, “I get it”. Sole is about this common feeling experienced through art, Amongst the IST alumni is Mr Hiroshi Fujiwara, who, music, and fashion. Bringing this shared experience together in uninspired by Japan, he spread his gaze further afield, travelling order to help define what “new” looks like. The convergence of the world, absorbing the rhythms of youth movements. Counting influential opinion formers in Dubai is an exciting prospect in a Malcolm McLaren amongst his friends, he spent time in London city hungry for unique experiences. D3, now the regular home for Sole DXB has partnered with Moloobhoy & with the Situationists and New York with Hip-Hop pioneers, taking Sole, provides a much needed communal space for the fashion and Brown an award-winning independent design and these learnings back to Tokyo and introducing the elements to the design scenes. What can be captured at Sole isn’t just decisive for brand communication studio based in Dubai. likes of Nigo of A Bathing Ape and Jun Takahashi of Undercover. the cultural vanguard in the Gulf; it offers an energy we can all be www.moloobhoybrown.com Crowned the Godfather of Harajuku, Fujiwara has become a inspired by. hugely important figure, defining the culture more so than any other as one of the first Hip-Hop DJs in Japan. This appropriation and willingness to redefine foreign cultures with a local twist is FACTO FW 2015 ADIDAS ZX FLUX “POLKA DOT” VISVIM SS 2016 FBT an important hallmark for streetwear and this inquisitiveness is a A running inspired silhouette featuring a durable The Flux silhouette undergoes yet another Hiroki Nakamura’s moccasin-sneaker features quality much needed in Dubai. The attitude to drive and change the and premium black Italian leather upper, heavy infiltration of polka dot patterning a Vibram outsole, a fabric-infused midsole section, world around you by any means is a noble act. It’s hard to think of embodying founder Victor Hsu’s dedication to with a black textile upper paired with white embroidery-reinforcement details on the toe Tokyo as baron in youth cultural terms, but it forced people such as a high quality product. Available at the Early dots throughout, matched with an all white box, and a new glossy polyurethane heel under Fujiwara to dig and find new sources of inspiration. Going on to be @nick1lewis1 / http://nickolewis.tumblr.com Retirement store. heel cage. the fringe. 04 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 05 Participating Brands

ADIDAS ORIGINALS PUMA x STAMPD

EXCLUSIVE COLAB – PUMA X Stampd arrives at SOLE DXB 2015. For AW15, PUMA collaborates with luxe streetwear brand, Stampd. Merging PUMA’s sporting heritage with Stampd’s knowledge of modern youth culture, the collection paves the way for the future of street fashion - and the PUMA Space will play host to both the collection and the man behind the brand: Chris Stamp; a west coast Avant street influencer. Key styles include Stampd Tech Shorts and Tech leggings, the fully reversible Stampd Down Jacket with its full all over reflective print, the Stampd Logo Tee, Nylon Vest and AOP Tee. This collaboration sees iconic sports heritage reinvented to create a cutting edge street style of the future. Head down to PUMA to meet Chris Stamp for collection previews, signings and collab chats. In an exciting first, PUMA also debuts an exclusive edition with Sole DXB with a footwear design that will be launching over the weekend in a limited quantity. The shoe, named ASPHALT BLK, a PUMA Disc Blaze in a black colourway with an upper made of felt material will retail for two days only at Sole DXB’s Early Retirement store and the PUMA space, while stocks last. Each pair of the PUMA x Sole DXB shoe will come packaged in a special execution Black on Black adidas Originals marks its debut at Sole DXB this November redefined by modern-day musical auteurs Pharrell and Rita Ora. The brand’s Tokyo-based creation centre has also been PUMA Sole DXB shoebox and will retail at with a bold showcase of the brand’s key footwear franchises. With Taking cues from Yohji Yamamoto’s partnership with the responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed streetwear AED 850. streetwear staples Stan Smith and Superstar as well as recent releases brand under the Y-3 label, the adidas Originals Tubular has set collaborations in recent years – pieces from the adidas Originals This AW15, PUMA SELECT sees seasonal of ZX Flux and Tubular, adidas Originals has curated a collection the pace in performance and casual footwear for 2015. Clean x Bedwin and adidas Originals x Nigo will be on display at collaborations with influencer, fashion and streetwear that brings its heritage to life and solidifies the brand’s continuous visual references and intuitive tech are a testament to performance Sole DXB 2015. labels – game changers in their own right. As part connection to cutting-edge fashion. footwear with uncompromised style. With designs that incorporate To find the adidas Originals collection curated for Sole DXB, of Sole DXB, PUMA will be dropping limited Eighteen months since its re-release, the Stan Smith remains an clean contemporary style and three-stripes innovation, the Tubular shop online at www.adidas.ae. For more information, visit collections of the following throughout the weekend iconic silhouette that is as fresh and modern as it is was in the 1970s. silhouette has become the footwear of choice for streetwear and style www.adidas.ae or @adidasMENA on Instagram and Twitter (see below). Echoing the hip-hop origins of its success, the Superstar has been hunters across the globe.

ADIDAS ORIGINALS COLLECTION CURATED FOR SOLE DXB PUMA SELECT AW15 LIMITED DROPS AT SOLE DXB

#ICNY #SWASH #VASHTIE #RIHANNA Eye See New York is a brand dedicated to Celebrated for its signature hand-drawn and Vashtie has worked closely with designers to get The PUMA Creeper – the first venture in the visibility, tech and style, utilizing a unique 3M painted artworks, SWASH instils their digital every last detail just right, and this season has PUMA by Rihanna Collection under Rihanna’s reflective making the wearer visible at night. ICNY prints with the charm of human touch. moved from an 80s vibe to a more modernistic FENTY label, remixes the iconic PUMA Suede is for anyone who wants to be seen in the dark. 90s approach. with a little bit punk and a little bit rebel.

LE COQ SPORTIF CARHARTT WIP

Le coq sportif was founded 130 years ago, in tricolour brand provides high-performance jerseys Carhartt Work in Progress (Carhartt WIP) values. Introduced to the Middle Eastern market 1882, in Romilly-sur-Seine near Troyes, France’s to the Tour de France leaders, and in January 2014 is the avant-garde brainchild of the world- by premium lifestyle online retailer upclassics. hosiery capital. His earliest purpose was providing le coq sportif launched a deal with French tennis renowned Carhartt brand, developed to cater to com, Carhartt WIP will not only find acceptance high-quality sport products for teams and player Richard Gasquet, who is in the ATP’s top a contemporary habitué living an active lifestyle. amongst the urban clientele at Sole DXB, but individual athletes. Le coq sportif has been marked 10. In 2015, le coq sportif has made a significant Since the early years, Carhartt headquarters in develop trust and devotees in no time. Make sure by great moments – Bernard Hinault’s five Tour return to football announcing partnerships with Detroit became dedicated to providing “Best to stop by at the Carhartt WIP Pavilion to find de France victories, Yannick Noah’s 1983 French two top-level teams in France - AS Saint Etienne In Class” apparel, tailored to meet the highest out more about the heritage brand and to grab up Open win, and Argentina’s World Cup victory in and Italy - AFC Fiorentina. standards of quality, durability and comfort, with some pieces for the new season. 1986, led by Diego Maradona, following Italy’s Le coq sportif designs its shoe and clothing a clear focus on denim and canvas fabrics. Carhartt win in 1982 – that have forever tied the brand collections with just as much care as its products WIP is the progressive extension of the brand’s to sport. Other significant sponsors include that designed for professional athletes, with the same distribution network across Europe, featuring a of Arthur Ashe, the first African American to touch of French elegance. shift in design focus from work wear to urban win the men’s singles at Wimbledon & the U.S. wear. Since 1997, Carhartt WIP has carefully Open, & the first African American to be ranked adapted, re-interpreted and re-fitted work wear No. 1 in the world of tennis. Today, le coq sportif cuts for the demands of an active life in the urban is a sponsor to athletes in its historic sports: the environment, remaining true to Carhartt´s core 06 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 07 Participating Brands

NAMSHI NEW BALANCE LACOSTE – INSPIRED BY THE COURT

New Balance, based in Boston, MA, continues its tradition of premium footwear. Designed for both men and women, New Balance offers Lifestyle footwear featuring the finest construction and quality. Ranging from all-time classic favourites to reinvented modern silhouettes, each Lifestyle shoe features either classic or innovative materials and technologies that keep the New Balance brand as relevant and sought after today as it was 100 years ago. Celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, innovation and imagination, New Balance Lifestyle fuses classic designs from the past with bold ideas from the future. New Balance is the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year.

AMONGST FEW

Namshi.com, the Middle East’s ultimate With the launch of the brand in 2014 it can be deemed online shopping and lifestyle destination for amongst few have had an active 12 months since its debut at Sole fashion loving 20-somethings, comes to Sole DXB ’14. Retaining their core ethos they have respectively gone DXB this year to showcase their ever-growing on to showcase their collections at Capsule Paris and BRIGHT range of streetwear. Championing digital Berlin while also obtaining local and international store accounts innovation and supreme shopping convenience, including Addition Adelaide in Japan’s reputable district Harajuku. Namshi’s aspirational yet accessible product Accounts aside, another highlight for the brand was a collaboration selection and authentically urban aesthetic with Casio’s G-Shock and legendary sneaker customiser SBTG inspires a style-obsessed following. Namshi which achieved international acclaim and sold out within 24 hours brings forth globally-recognised brands such of release. For this year’s iteration of Sole DXB, we are excited to as, Adidas Originals, Timberland, Vans and announce that the homegrown premium street wear brand will New Era, alongside a carefully curated mix return to Sole DXB ‘15. In what now seems like typical amongst of streetwear labels such as Cayler & Sons, few aesthetic, not much information has been announced by the Nicce London, Sik Silk, Criminal Damage brand except the reference ‘Home Sweet Home’. and homegrown Dubai brand Amongst Few.

RAY-BAN REEBOK CLASSIC

The Ray-Ban release we’re most stoked about to free the hands of the shooter. If you’re going for Reebok Classic is reviving their retro culture reign at Sole An urban garden and bar on the upper deck will provide This season sees LACOSTE reference its long-standing has to be the Havana Collection where the brand eternally suave and larger-than-life, you cannot go DXB this year, having just launched the region’s first flagship store unrivalled views across the basketball court and the rest of SOLE heritage by drawing on the rich tennis roots that came to fruition pays tribute to its origins with a revival of 4 classic wrong with a pair of these. in The Dubai Mall. Reebok, the international sports brand with DXB. Keeping the brand experiential, activations this year include in 1933, when René Lacoste revolutionised men’s on and off silhouettes – the Aviator, Shooter, Outdoorsman This year Ray-Ban will also take to Sole to a global heritage, is known for being brave, presenting daring a retail showcase and purchase point, exclusive customisations court fashion. and Caravan. recruit trailblazers for #Campaign4Change, where designs and introducing innovative technological features into from Dubai’s most creative salon SOH Dubai and a retro-inspired Since the infamous day that René first adorned his match Bringing back design elements straight from one can proudly confessing their deepest secrets their products. Their heritage is such that the Classic’s brand is instaprint sticker machine. blazer with the iconic imposing embroidered crocodile, LACOSTE the archives: classic gold metal profiles, Havana on a t-shirt, partake in a collective graffiti wall making waves independently from its fitness alter-ego, making Entertaining the crowds of SOLE DXB from the Reebok has led the way in sport’s close relationship with style. For the Fall/ tortoise details on the temple tips and the original or profess eternal love with a (semi-permanent) even more of a name for itself here in the Middle East amongst Classic rooftop throughout the weekend, Dubai’s nightlife curators Winter 2015 season, LACOSTE has referenced its tennis roots green and grey gradient lenses, the collection tattoo. Pop in to shop Special Edition styles. the urban trendsetters. VIBE series are headlining with international DJ’s Scarlett Etienne without resorting to literal recreations, reflecting its dedication honours Ray-Ban’s inimitable design DNA – #Campaign4Change. Enticing the region’s sneaker savvy crowds, famed iconic (NYC) and Cassette (Sydney, Australia), Amy Wells, Pro-Moe, to respecting the past whilst looking firmly to the future. The authentic and iconoclastic. The Shooter makes a pumps and exclusive new collaborations will be showcased at Miss P.M and James Locksmith. collection carefully takes into consideration modern practicalities, solid comeback and we couldn’t be more pleased. Reebok’s anchor site. A two-tier Classic experience will include Ice pop vending hotspots will help ensure everyone stays cool taking you from city to court with ease and comfort. LACOSTE’s The style holds a special place in our hearts for an exclusive sneak-peek for new season brand collab’s, including during the day. footwear collection, ‘Inspired by the Court, Since 1933’ underpins heralding an era of 40s cool. Originally launched Melody Ehsani and Face Stockholm, plus a purchase point for the mantra that ‘Life is a Beautiful Sport’, a concept that seamlessly back in 1938, the signature of this Icon is the brand stories inspired by next season’s trends ‘Tiger Camo, Into brings LACOSTE’s sophisticated blend of performance and “cigarette-holder” middle circle that was designed the wild, Pastels and Florals’. elegance to the everyday.

DIESEL

Diesel is pleased to announce its participation both gender’s collections with no discrimination, an update of the long-lasting style S-TITANN, in the 2015 edition of Sole DXB, the innovative is part of the brand’s vision since Diesel Creative multiple options in denim and a family of both footwear fair promoting the design and progressive Director Nicola Formichetti came on board in shoes and bags featuring an eagle print, the so-call fashion sector in the region. The international April 2013. ‘animal spirit’ a key cross-category theme of Diesel brand will be present at the main venue with a Fashion sneakers are the ultimate fashion SS16 release. dedicated booth, exclusively showcasing the key statement, Diesel rides the waves with the ZIP- Female sneakers go back to basics: denim and products of next SS16 collection prior to launch. ROUND. The zip represents the best example of studs are declined in multiple styles, while the hero It’ll be the ideal place for attendees and consumers biker detail becoming the key starting point of style of the collection is S-ANDYES, a 90s inspired to experience Diesel’s unique DNA and lifestyle. the construction for the new conceptual sneaker leather sneaker available in a plain white and a Denim, leather and military, the foundations boot. The restyled “zipproundd” features zip details scaled black versions, both realized with strings or of Diesel’s creative DNA, define its Spring run all around the shoe, new leather colours, with straps. Summer 2016 men’s and women’s footwear contrasting studs details on outsole, puffy mohican collections. The footwear collections focus on two lasered logo on tongue. A special packaging, main categories, boots and sneakers, in order to recalling the details of the “zipproundd”, has been reinforce their brave identity and their presence in created to support this new iconic sneaker. the premium segment. This approach, applied to In the male collection are also included 08 SOLE TIMES Participating Brands

JUNIORS BE JUNIOR RIHANNA X STANCE

Juniors Be Junior is dedicated to producing unisex street wear and accessories and has just released its 3rd collection: NINE ZERO - inspired by all things 90’s; this era brings back amazing memories and symbolic looks that stood out as anyone who lived in the 90’s would recognise. Saved By The Bell, Walkmans, Spice Girls, Polaroids and very large mobile phones all scream 90’s and the simplicity of that time does not exist any more. So we wanted to bring it back. NINE ZERO is simple, easy to wear and full of character, with the bold prints in the bombers, oversized shirts and loud standout basics.

KINGS AMBITION

Kings Ambition is a streetwear label created in Dubai, merging influences from the Emirates with classic street staples. A lifestyle brand inspired by street culture, art, music and photography, and looking to strengthen the growing Dubai street Exciting news broke this month as Stance novelty of the toe socks to the hard edge of the wear scene. released Rihanna’s first seasonal sock collection punk prints. I think the creative really showcases The new collection includes T-shirts, zip and unveiled the campaign Rihanna directed for what fashion is to her. It’s meant to be bold, it’s hoodies, sweaters and jackets. her fall 2015 styles as the brand’s Contributing meant to be fun, and it’s meant to be expressive,” Creative Director. said Candy Harris, SVP of the Women’s Division Stance also released behind-the-scenes at Stance. footage of Rihanna directing the fall campaign The exclusive launch will be with Sun and photo shoot, shot earlier this summer in Los Sands Dubai Mall, and stocks are limited. Angeles. The footage was released on the Stance To get exclusive updates on Rihanna’s creative official You Tube channel. contributions and line releases for Stance, follow @ “This collection and campaign give people stancemuse on Instagram and Twitter, and Stance a peek into all sides of her personality, from the Muse on Facebook.

NEW ERA CAYLER & SONS

New Era makes its debut at Sole DXB Cayler & Sons is the new player in the cap 2015. The brand dates back over 90 years, best game. Premium quality headwear with innovative known for being the official on-field cap for designs and graphics are key characteristics for Major League Baseball and National Football this up and coming brand. Staying true to their League. The brand is worn as a symbol of self- motto: “for true heads-by true heads”, Cayler & expression by athletes and artists encouraging Sons never fail to deliver unparalleled designs with people to “FLY YOUR OWN FLAG”. a twist, that proves snapbacks don’t always have to This year at Sole DXB, the brand will be a “team thing” be showcasing their second “DUBAI” cap It is the extra attention to detail such as the collection, designed for the trailblazers of our trademark Cayler & Sons underbrim print and time; fusing fashion with Dubai’s cityscape. strive for perfection that separates this newcomer The city of Dubai has developed from a desert from other headwear brands. Cayler & Sons also landscape to a global style hub, and the 2nd offer selected apparel and beanies to compliment edition “DUBAI” Pack from New Era reflects their snapback collection. this. New Era will also be displaying the full Fall 15 and Holiday 15 collections.

‘47 MONKEY BUSINESS

’47 Brand’s present-day success comes Monkey Business is a cool and new brand from never forgetting its roots. In 1947, twin that aims to stay on top of the latest trend so brothers and Italian immigrants, Arthur and that they provide their customers with the best Henry D’Angelo founded Twins Enterprises, now the fashion world has to offer. They devote ’47 Brand. By continuing with the tradition of themselves to providing you with the hottest producing a unique mix of the finest headwear and trends at affordable prices without sacrificing apparel and maintaining an unparalleled attention style or substance. to detail, they have established themselves as a Their designers spare no expense to ensure premium global sports lifestyle brand. They are that each piece they produce is loved by their proud to be a licensed partner with the four key customers through using multiple applications, professional American sports leagues: MLB, NFL, super soft fabrics and fine detailing on each item. NBA, NHL, as well as over 650 colleges. As the Soft finishes combined with distressed effects and second generation moves ’47 Brand forward, they eye catching designs make Monkey Business a will never forget where it started - rooted in family statement to any wardrobe. values, focused on genuine relationships, and the simple belief that the future is what they create. 10 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 11 Participating Brands

DC SHOES LUXURY ARCADE WEKAFORE – W4 SS 2016 DELIVERY 1

Introducing The Luxury Arcade to Sole DXB. The first concept 20 year old Dubai-based designer Wekafore presents his fourth store of its kind to come to Abu Dhabi. Located at the World Trade collection, continuing to develop his post modernist perspective Founded in 1994, DC came into being after co-founders Centre Mall, the niche store seemlessly blends its playful décor with on street-wear for Spring/Summer 2016. Fusing elements of sleek Ken Block and Damon Way decided to create a line of shoes a curation of the most coveted contemporary and street wear brands tailoring and formal wear with street silhouettes and sensibilities, dedicated to the skateboarding community. Their mission was from around the world. think Kris Van Acche takes a takes a round trip from Harlem to a to revolutionise skate shoe styling, to create a durable but stylish Kicking off its debut at Sole DXB, The Luxury Arcade will be suburban African city. W4 has succeeded in creating a distinctive shoe that could handle skating wear and tear. The pair teamed carrying womenswear, menswear and accessories from lifestyle brand voice, while maintaining a state of youthfulness, unpretentious up with pro skater Danny Way, Damon’s brother - the result Stampd, Asfvlt sneakers, t-shirts by Passarella Death Squad, Nepal sustainability and relevance. Inspired by both his hate and love was the ‘Danny Way’ signature model, DC’s first shoe to hit Downtown apparel, and Nicola Formichetti’s Nicopanda among relationship with Dubai city life and tailored for a young and the market. other cult favourites and limited edition pieces dropping at the active lifestyle. region’s premier street-culture platform on November 20-21, 2015. Thanks to collaborations with some of the sport’s leading professional figures, DC quickly grew to become a global name in high performance skateboarding shoes. The brand boasts a long list of trademarked skateboarding footwear technologies, including its iconic DC Pill Pattern sole, Dynamic Grip Technology and Drop-In Cushion System. UPCLASSICS

Today, DC sponsors a world-class team of pro Upclassics.com, the latest online retailer to hit the UAE’s skateboarding, snowboarding and motocross athletes, and fashionable shores, ups the ante on common streetwear, bringing features an expanded product line that includes men’s, women’s you sought-after premium lifestyle brands from all over the world, and kids’ skateboarding and lifestyle shoes and apparel, as well delivered straight to your doorstep, all from one sleek online as snowboards, boots, outwear and accessories. platform. Time to cancel your shop & ship account, as upclassics. com gives you access to your favourite names in progressive and fresh apparel, footwear and accessories that were previously only available abroad. No more spending all your cash on shopping sprees in Europe, Asia and America. No more analogousness when it comes to the look of your crew. Featuring newcomers to the local apparel market, such as Carhartt or I Love Ugly and special editions by Puma, New Balance and Asics for all the sneakerheads around, upclassics.com boasts a number of brands that will take your style from common to unique in one click. Filling the gap in the lifestyle sector across the Middle East, upclassics.com is your go-to shop to make sure your style is on fleek.

KSWISS ALIFE X G-SHOCK “STARS & STRIPES” TOMS

Heritage American Tennis brand KSwiss introduces the Famed Japanese watch brand G-Shock has teamed up with TOMS is in business to help improve lives. We identify global Monochrome Pack to the Middle East, exclusively at Sole DXB. This American streetwear icon ALIFE on a rendition of the iconic 6900 needs and create products to help address them. This simple idea limited edition collection introduces an on-trend monochromatic model. The large face watch gets redone in a “Stars and Stripes”- is what makes us more than a company – we’re a movement that’s take to two popular KSwiss silhouettes – the Classic ’96 and the themed aesthetic, outfitted with undeniable Americana. Featuring continually evolving. Volley Mid. Only available in selected sneaker boutiques in the a red, white and blue face and straps, the watch is decorated TOMS was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, who was US, drop by the KSwiss booth at Sole DXB to grab a pair of this with nothing less than stars and stripes and finished off with inspired during a trip to Argentina to start a different kind of exclusive collection. ALIFE branding. business. There he observed extreme poverty, adverse health Founded in 1966, KSwiss is back in the forefront with its The GDX6900AL timepiece colour scheme is inspired by conditions and children walking without shoes. Wanting to help, classic white silhouettes as the trend for white footwear continues. American artist, Jasper Johns and his acclaimed flag paintings of an idea came to him: the traditional Argentine alpargata shoe The brand’s goal is to inspire and outfit the next generation of the 1950s. Instead of using the traditional illuminating red, white could be a simple yet revolutionary solution. He quickly set out entrepreneurs with a complete line of footwear and apparel. Follow and blue color scheme, the collaborative model portrays a muted to reinvent the alpargata for the U.S. market – to show how the stories of our 100 board members – creative and connected version of the color palette. The new design simulates the technique together we can create a better tomorrow by taking compassionate young entrepreneurs from around the world, who are helping to Johns used throughout his career to enhance the vintage effects of action today. write the next chapter of the KSwiss story. his paintings. To realize this mission, Blake made a commitment to give a www.kswiss.com/theboard pair of new shoes to a child in need, for every pair sold. One for One.® “I was so overwhelmed by the spirit of the South American people, especially those who had so little, and I was instantly struck PALLADIUM SUPRA with the desire – the responsibility to do more.”

Palladium was founded in 1920 in Lyon, France to make tires SUPRA is a global skate lifestyle brand founded in Southern for the aviation industry. In 1947, using their canvas and rubber California in 2006. Inspired by passion and born from skate, expertise, Palladium began making boots that were as hard wearing SUPRA is a footwear innovator fusing fashion, music, art, and as their tires. These boots were made for exploration – first for the street lifestyle to classic footwear silhouettes in an innovative way. legendary French Foreign Legion and now relaunched for modern Today, SUPRA operates flagship stores in Santa Monica, New York day explorers in urban terrain. City, Mexico City, Paris, and Tokyo and distributes to over 60 Generating excitement each season by partnering with brands countries worldwide through an exclusive network of retail shops such as Atmos, SBTG and Alpha Industries, this Winter look out and high-end boutiques. #ALWAYSONTHERUN for our ‘War of the Worlds Story’ collaboration with SSUR*PLUS. An eye-catching boot featuring 8 different camouflages printed on military grade ballistic nylon. Palladium investigates the cities we live in and places we had only heard about. Putting a spotlight on what is hidden in plain HAMMER RUN sight, telling stories that inspire people to explore for themselves. Palladium Boots are ready to help you explore your street, your city, or the world.

EUPickList30x20.indd 26 7/8/15 1:48 PM 12 SOLE TIMES Pepsi & Sole DXB Present

BAQALA CONCEPTUALIZED BY WE ARE THE MEDIUM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEPSI

This year’s street art installation looks to be something different from the usual, with an idea from WATM that identifies an important and missed element to the street culture of this region. For those growing up in the UAE and the region The Baqala has been a staple part of their roots, as 90s youth being exposed to Hip-Hop, skate, street wear and Jordan’s for the first time. The Baqala walls were the canvas for many a first tag, a refuge from the heat - for a drink stop after playing ball on the neighbouring courts or on a skate route. Over the last couple years the emergence of both local and international brands have used the baqala in their back drops, it has subconsciously become part of our street cultures visual language, the organized chaos of it all, jam-packed with stuff much like our sneaker closets, vibrant colours and obscure objects. The Baqala also hosted a lot of the unique characters, some how we all merged well in this environment hoodies, snapbacks, kurtha’s, kandoorahs and at least 4 different languages being spoken at 1 time, you learnt to be comfortable being different in there. This celebration of alternative street culture is synonymous with what Sole DXB stands for. Yassin (The Narcysist) Explains to us what inspired this project and what means to him: “There is something special about opportunities that come to me from Dubai, I always give them my all. It’s that first home away from homecoming feeling. This was also something I could experience for the first time. This is why I approached this project by picking iconography and lessons from my past.” “Growing up in Abu Dhabi, between 95-’00. Whenever the school bell would ring, my best friends and I would walk over to the Baqala and hang, get some mana’eesh, and just parlay about nothing. I distinctly recall a Biggie soundtrack, or a Wu record, coming out of one of partner-in-music-crime Sandhill, Jabbari is making thing. And this is a platform, where I get to share SOLE DXB X PEPSI LIMITED EDITION our headphones. There was something about the some exclusive light fixtures for sale. Our clothing with you those that inspire me and are up next. BAQALA FC JERSEY corner store.” will be super limited and only present here.” And trust me, they are.” “Here I am, 15 years later, reliving my Sole DXB collaborates with Pepsi to create childhood through BAQALA. With the fast “…we wanted to present an exclusive store, that serves both as an homage a limited edition retro soccer jersey. The Piece paced modernization of the city, many of the to our old hang-outs, and a new chapter in our collaboration.” commemorates the old school football club slanted, beat up and welcoming baqalas have been jerseys that were often worn by the Baqala converted to cleaner, more 7/11 cut under-the- storekeepers and kids from the neighbourhood. building fluorescent-lit stores. That corner store “The medium crew has also reached out to “With the growth of the city, the Baqalas are A long sleeve retro Pepsi inspired colour vibe is gone. With our presence at SOLE, we young Arab designers worldwide and collaborated starting to disappear or fade into just memories way with Arabic insignia, Limited to run of 100 wanted to present an exclusive store that serves with them on unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. I of our youth, so this year come an experience jerseys will be exclusively available Baqala visitors both as homage to our old hang outs, and a new introduce to you my friends Mo ElGawly, Ibrahim that something special, we’re bringing the street with the chance to get the jersey personalised at chapter in our collaboration.” Mimou, and many more. Mo is doing an exclusive corner to Sole, quiet literally.” Sole DXB 2015. “We have works by Khalid Al-Baih, Karim CXX x eL Seed Football jersey. Ibrahim is bringing Jabbari, El Seed, Sundus Abdul Hadi and myself. one of my dreams to life; The 3abaya Kimono. The WATM crew will be present sonically with my These are all young Arab creatives, doing their

WORLD WAR FREE NOW! THE NARCICYST – EXCLUSIVE VINYL SIGNING

Dear World, World War Free, now. I spent five years putting together an album We, Free, World War, Savior’s Complex, that I consider my first. The (war)chestration, School Yard, Inner Mission, Epiphany, Tourist, the lyrics, the features. I worked on this album Nothing, Love Me (Hate Me), Hey!, Makoo, Sun, as though it was a time capsule from the future. It’s overture. Rise. World War Free Now! Is a manifesto of sorts, a Exclusive World War Free Now! Record closure and a rebirth. I wanted to make an album Signing by The Narcicyst at Sole DXB. that put the political questions I asked in the past to rest, and brought a new sound and vision Date & Time to be announced on www.soledxb.com that was personal, global and human. We are at a crucial juncture in humanity. Things seem worse than they have ever been. Divisions feel realer than Partners with they ever have. But they have always been this bad. WWFN is an album for our kids, to reference, to relive, to remember, that LOVE conquers all. No more borders, no more wars, no more hatred. 14 SOLE TIMES Sole Art

HASSAN HAJJAJ

Born in Larache, Morocco in 1961, Hassan arrived in London in his teens and grew up amid the emerging club culture in the UK. Known as the Andy Warhol of Marrakech, Hassan is a child of the pop art generation. His oeuvre includes photography; designing and producing furniture made from recycled North African objects; crafting custom made clothes; and, most recently, filmmaking. Hassan is widely recognized for designing the ‘Andy Wahloo’ bar-restaurant in Paris in 2003, for which he dressed the entire establishment in his trademark style of recycled North African objects. Since then, he has gained popularity for his iconic portraits of personalities from the world of music, art, performance, fashion and sports, mixed with portrayal of his own special friends and the henna girls of Marrakech – many of which have been shown in major galleries, institutions and museums around the world. Hassan lives and works between London and Marrakech, and is represented by The Third Line, Dubai.

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Hassan Hajjaj Hassan Hajjaj Keziah Jones, 2011 Karima On Da Phone With Dots, 2000 Metallic lambda print on dibond with wood & plastic mat frame C-print, Walnut wood frame, and found objects 101 x 136 cm 62 x 87 cm

AMINE BENDRIOUICH - SALAM LOVE & DIFFERENCE

Based between Casablanca and Berlin, Amine Bendriouich founder of eponymous fashion label ABCB, a nonchalant reflection on fashion and society. “ABCB believes in legends, in superheroes, in urban heroes, and we design clothes for them”. Born in the mid-80s, he was inspired by the aesthetics of his generation and as a result fuses pop authenticity, androgyny and urban aesthetics with a hint of this certain je-ne-sais-quoi that keeps fashion going. Working in his atelier in Casablanca, Amine designs his collections like a storyteller: each season has a spontaneous theme that symbolizes his twisted perception of the world we live in. His edgy unisex collections soon became iconic to the younger Moroccan generation, while appealing to fashion conscious people abroad, in Paris, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Tunis and Lagos. International style and opinion leaders such as Arise Ma-gazine, Fashion Daily News, France24 and Standard Magazine fell in love with his untamable creative energy, which soon got him honoured with the jury and public award of Createurope (Berlin, 2009) and the Best Menswear Designer Award at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week (Lagos, 2012). Despite of his work as a fashion designer, Amine Bendriouich launched the festival “Contemporary Moroccan Roots”, a cultural event that fuses street and visual arts to experimental music and fashion performances, inviting artists from all over the world to redefine Casablanca’s artistic identity. Whether in fashion, arts or music, Amine Bendriouich gives citizens of the world the opportunity to express their attitudes. Amine will be showcasing two of his collections at Sole DXB this November 20/21st - “Birds Of Ghana” & “Ich Bin Ein Berberliner” In addition, pieces from the NUJU collection “No Underwear Just Underground” inspired by Berlin nightlife and culture & an exclusive collaboration between Hassan Hajjaj & Amine for Sole DXB.

Photography Credit: Lamia Lahbabi Photography Credit: Christian Rinke @popupcam - www.theones2watch.com

SOLE Times print 362x277 OL.indd 1 9/13/15 6:18 PM Mr. Amine Bendriouich “My Rockstars”, 2015/1437 by Hassan Hajjaj, represented by The Third Line, for Sole DXB 18 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 19 Music

SOLE DXB & ALIFE SESSIONS present HIP-HOP DUO MOBB DEEP performing LIVE ON SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER PERFORMING ARTISTS AND DJS

MEGADON SHADI MEGALLAA SHEF CODES JAMES LOCKSMITH Mostyn Rischmueller producer, promoter, Shadi’s live PA is an incredible voyage through Mr. Shef Codes stands out among his peers Hailing from Sydney Australia, James label owner and man behind the Megadon sounds, rhythms and something unexplainable for his clever mixes, introducing new and unique Locksmith is a DJ, producer and is known as an Betamax moniker. Producer and DJ for over which only Shadi knows the secret. Music is a songs, rotating the classics and ability to read the independent music specialist. Since early 2012 20 years, and a founding member of Dubai’s globally uniting force and Shadi Megallaa expresses crowd. He has had numerous “DJ of the Year” James has been part of the development of Red DUST Crew. it in his unique way. Born in Cairo, Egypt, this 33 nominations, opened for and shared the stage with Bull Music Academy and RBMA Bass Camp in year old was raised in Abu Dhabi. artists such as DJ Jazzy Jeff and Nicki Minaj. Dubai and the region.

KEV FRESH ESSARAI FREZIDANTE DJ MOCITY Kev Fresh is a renowned party starter with When it comes to music, one of his main FREZIDANTE is from London and been in Born in Baghdad, raised in New Dehli, now DJ sets that cross genres from old school to new motivations is to see people get excited about the Dubai scene for over 10 years. He is a graffiti running tingz in Dubai DJ MoCity founder of the school and everything in between. He seamlessly music that they don’t know. He enjoys collecting artist and is part founder of Deep Crates, a Dubai 264 Cru is a music entrepreneur and DJ/MC with fuses the past, present and future styles of Hip- records that would suit many different occasions based organisation of like minded DJs, Street a passion for authentic music from all around the Hop, Rap, Trap, Funk, Bmore, Rappin’ Electro, and try to avoid being pigeonholed into a genre or Artists, Graff Writers, BBoys, Producers, Vinyl world. He is currently keeping busy with his award Booty Bass, and house. scene by keeping his cards pretty close to his chest. junkies & Musicians. nominated podcast on mixcloud, Motellacast. DJ MoCity is a proud music partner for ALO WALA IAMNOBODI Sole DXB 2015, he is part of a dedicated events management team, OHM Events, aimed at bringing cutting edge events and concepts to ALO WALA, meaning “The light vendor” On the Soulection European division, just Dubai and the region. OHM, having been in in a Bengali and Hindi melange, is a live electronic back from laying the beats in L.A. and based in the scene for over 10 years, beginning as the first music band employing a host of global influences Dusseldorf, Germany, IAMNOBODI has made record store in Dubai, also a pioneer and leader in on their sonic palette. Featuring Chicago born a name for himself through his productions and the alternative electronica scene, currently hosting rapper Shivani Ahlowalia and Tropical Bass remixes. With inspirations ranging from jazz some of the hottest nights in the Dubai club scene pioneers Copia Doble Systema, the live show to house to traditional Hip-Hop and diverse such as LOFI District, The Lemon Jam, Deep swanks energetically charged vocals delivered by electronic sounds, his creations take on a life of Like, Jukebox, and Karak Beats. Shivani and hefty percussion. ALO WALA is the their own with each song a unique and carefully AELI AKU ARIES JC PINTO sound of a new Europe, a new world, and a new put together masterpiece. way of thinking about one another as belonging He’s a DJ member of The 264. Multi DJ Aries has seen the rise of distinctive His stompin’ style (a crossover between to an interconnected global society. Today in a instrumentalist, plays guitars, piano and drums. quality music coming from her homeland of Africa various subgenres of house music) and his ability time when dancehall and Hip-Hop informed Mostly inspired in composing by The Mars Volta and other hidden gems of the world. Consider to read a crowd, has given him quick recognition culture has taken hold worldwide, local club DJs, and Nine Inch Nails in their way to cross the this lady DJ one of a kind an unconventional, amongst local DJs and clubbers. multilingual rappers and bedroom producers are boundaries with total freedom. He’s using those devout music concierge who the represents the coming into their own and becoming leaders of a influences to produce Neo Hip-Hop beats. modern woman through her vision of music and new generation. creative ventures.

THE RECIPE TOM CRANE DAVE LUBIN SOLE DXB IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLEX. The Middle East’s #1 Urban Talent Platform. Present a line up of local urban talent from the UAE.

The Recipe began as a project designed to bring talented Tom was nominated for and won Best DJ in 2008 then “Hip-Hop. Its a way of life, its my way of life. I founded NILE MAJEED MOH FLOW MALIKAH Hip-Hop artists in the United Arab Emirates together to record again in 2011 at the London Club and Bar Awards. Tom has Mental Genius here in Ibiza as a way and means of bringing Nile is a Neo Soul, R&B Singer/ Songwriter Majeed is a Hip-Hop Artist from the Middle Moh Flow, is a citizen of the world. The Malikah, “Queen of Arab Hip-Hop”, a compilation album and help promote the culture. Today, played along side greats, such as Louie Vega, Art Department, old school influences back, way back, ever since I heard ‘My and Music Producer based in the United Arab East. Born in Saudi Arabia, and raised between Syrian-Palestinian rapper has been making music continues to stun audiences throughout the Arab The Recipe is a group that consists of 3 MC’s working on an Kerri Chandler, NIma Gorgi, Richie Ahmed, Robert Owens and Philosophy’ by KRS 1 back in 1988 I knew this was something Emirates. He has brought fresh Hip-Hop beats Europe, USA, and the GCC. He is known for his since 2010. His music emotes the facets of art, world with her hard-hitting rhyme-style, is the first official studio album while continuing to perform and push the Norman Jay. Not to mention the private parties and events for I had to be down with. Its more than the beats, the boom and and the urban fusion of Neo-Soul and R&B to smooth melodies and conversational rap style of design and film in a bid to rediscover the Middle Arab female MC to reach NRJ radio network’s top boundaries of regional Hip-Hop achievements. the likes of Kanye West, Rihanna, Donatella Versace and Chanel the bap, it’s more than the clothes we wear. It’s more than the DJ Dubai’s local music scene. Hip-Hop music. Eastern roots in the universal law of creativity. 20 billboard chart in the Middle East. amongst others. Tom returns to Sole DXB this November. cutting and scratching. Hip-Hop is an intelligent movement.” 20 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 21 Sole Ball Above All

RETRIBUTION CLASSIC BALL PICKS CONQUER BOBITTO GARCIA

Sole DXB 2015 is primed to host the return words, when a team loses in the Classic bracket A recently launched basketball concept store located amid the BOBBITO GARCIA is a native New Yorker and a recognized GAMES of its Sole Ball Above All Classic Tournament. they move to the Retribution Bracket and this can buzzing hub of metro life, in the centre of Deira, Dubai, sports a worldwide authority on sneakers, music, and NYC playground After last year’s showdown, the 2015 tournament happen at any stage of the tournament before the clubhouse locker-room feel that sets the atmosphere and the mood basketball. The former New York Knicks / MSG Network halftime looks to be an exciting battleground for 11 hand semi finals. This means high intensity, exciting and for every aficionado who breathes and lives basketball in the UAE. reporter was the voice of EA Sports’ popular NBA Street video GAME 1 picked teams. The Ball Above All leagues continues scrappy games with teams playing in desperation The ground floor features the latest line of basketball gears from game and the TV host of ESPN’s “It’s the Shoes” series. In 2013, CRONY vs YIN YANG to showcase Dubai’s most promising players and mode, its win or go home. various leading performance brands. Mayad+ on the second floor Garcia and Kevin Couliau co-directed the documentary film Doin’ the future of regional basketball. This year the Sole The semi finals and finals will see the teams houses a goldmine of premium and limited edition sneakers. Also It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC. Currently, he is the GAME 2 league organizers have decided to change the 2 who have earned their spot, face-off with the showcased are lifestyle brands & accessories designed in-house and announcer for ESPNU’s Elite 24 Game and the Red Bull King of PILIPINAS vs AVENGERS Day tournament format with the addition of what legendry NYC street ball personality Bobbito produced locally. the Rock Championship, and he spins records weekly on his www. GAME 3 they are calling “the Retribution Bracket”. The Garcia as MC. Conquer, without doubt a destination store in Dubai, eastvillageradio.com program. Garcia lives and works in Harlem, CEDARS vs WRECKING CREW new tournament format is an ode to the street ball The Sole Ball Above All Classic is an open UNDER ARMOUR CURRY 2 guarantees engaging service with quality products that push forth New York. game and the under dog, comprised of 2 brackets winner-take-all tournament for AED10,000 and positive change fuelled by motivation and empowerment. Conquer Join us on 20/21st November for a talk with Kool Bob Love on GAME 4 Equipped with the SpeedForm technology and – the classic bracket and the retribution bracket. more importantly the bragging rights of being is run by the same crew behind Mayad Sports established in 2012 all things sneaker and urban culture. For timings on the talk and the DUBAI HEAT vs HOOPERS Charged Cushioning featured in its predecessor. The first bracket is a classic elimination named the best street ball team in the city. as the leading UAE provider of basketball products. The team has ‘Where’d You Get Those?’ book signing visit www.soledxb.com The “Iron Sharpens Iron”, grey/orange combo will GAME 5 round; with the retribution addition the fallen There is no entry fee to play in the tournament, expanded the business by taking their hobbies and passion to the be representative of Curry’s constant drive and WINNER GAME 1 vs SWIFT teams are given a second chance and enter into you must be 18 or older, team size - coach & 12 level of enterprise. Conquer aim to cater to locals and expats who dedication to pushing himself and his teammates. the tournament to fight their way back. In other players. share the same pursuit – for the love of the game! GAME 6 WINNER GAME 2 vs REGULATORS GAME 7 WINNER GAME 3 vs VIPERS GAME 8 WINNER GAME 4 vs WINNER GAME 5 GAME 9 WINNER GAME 6 vs WINNER GAME 7 SEMI 1 WINNER GAME 8 vs WINNER GAME 9 ADIDAS JOHN WALL 2 SEMI 2 adidas officially unveils the J Wall 2 which WINNER GAME F vs WINNER GAME G effectively cements John Wall among the elite FINAL players in the league. Utilizing bold colours, CLASSIC vs RETRIBUTION patterns and implementing the brand’s most performance-ready materials, adidas has created a signature shoe that matches Wall’s eclectic style.

LISA LEONE DAY 1 CLASSIC BRACKET DAY 2 RETRIBUTION BRACKET DAY 1 The earliest photographs of Bronx-born Lisa Leone are infused with sound and motion, pointing to what would become her GAME 4 multi-faceted way of seeing through both still photography and cinema. She worked for British Vogue and for VIBE, where she DUBAI HEAT GAME 8 GAME F GAME A was a contributing photographer and columnist for two years. She began her career shooting musicians as well as personalities GAME 1 LOSS HOOPERS GAME D like Debi Mazar, Spike Lee, fresh-faced Snoop Dogg while he was making his first music video, and Nas while he was recording his WINNER GAME 4 GAME 8 LOSS first album, “Illmatic.” GAME 1 SEMI 1 SEMI 2 GAME 2 LOSS

CRONY WINNER GAME 5 GAME D WINNER GAME A WINNER GAME 5 “Hip-Hop was an amalgamation of disciplines that coexisted and collectively changed the world we knew. YIN YANG FINAL WINNER GAME 1 GAME B WINNER GAME B Today its divided existence pales to its once innocent intentions of being acknowledged. Lisa’s photography SWIFT GAME 8 WINNER GAME F WINNER GAME 3 LOSS captures a culture in transition; it is through her lens that one can appreciate the journey of the young artists who CLASSIC helped pave the way for generations to come.” GAME 2 GAME 4 LOSS Mare 139 PILIPINAS GAME 6 RETRIBUTION GAME E A student of the acclaimed High School of Art and Design in AVENGERS WINNER GAME 2 GAME 9 WINNER GAME G WINNER GAME 7 LOSS New York, Leone was later mentored by filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, GAME 9 GAME G GAME C and she brings her rich experiences to the next generation through GAME 5 LOSS her position as Vice President of Artistic Programs for the Young Arts REGULATORS GAME C WINNER Foundation in Miami. Join us for a talk & book signing by Lisa Leone at Sole DXB, WINNER GAME 6 GAME E WINNER GAME 3 GAME 6 LOSS November 20/21st 2015.

CEDARS WINNER GAME 7 GAME 9 LOSS GAME 7 Presented by WRECKING CREW WINNER GAME 3

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FACTO PALMIERS DU MAL

The luxurious FACTO presents its Fall/ the design, which meant the silhouettes, colours Palmiers du Mal is a modern luxury live leisurely, freedom of abstract thought, to Winter 2015 collection. Built around founder and materials used would have to transcend the resort collection founded in New York City, indulge in pleasures, freedom from technology, to Victor Hsu’s personal desire at age 35 to cycles of trend, and defy the natural course of conceptualized around the world, and made by pursue debauched relaxation, to be comfortable “look and feel fresh without being flashy,” the diminishing beauty and utility. Reinterpreting and Italian artisans. Palmiers du Mal is inspired by doing absolutely nothing. An underlying and monochromatic sneakers are constructed in the balancing abstractions of vintage, currency and philosophy and travel, design, literature, and the omnipresent hedonism of thought defines a same Italian factory where Lanvin and Jimmy futurism became the purpose behind a product to lives of artists, writers, gypsies, and philosophers, collection that functions outside of time and place- Choo produce their footwear. Premium-grade evoke an appreciation that dares to endure years bridging aesthetics and the idea of a universal a sartorial embrace of meta-philosophy mixing leathers and Margom outsoles are used throughout or even decades, and perhaps with age, becomes luxury label. bohemian and gypsy with tailoring and luxury for a decidedly contemporary look. an object of even deeper affinity. In this spirit, Launching for Resort/Holiday 2015, the fabrics- Draping, proportion, pattern and volume “Living amidst Japan’s culture of unforgiving I humbly offer FACTO.” Victor Hsu. collection uniquely captures the vanishing spirit, interpreted in an unapologetically modern, standards of service and quality, it becomes easy enigmatic zeitgeist, and paradigmatic romance of urbane aesthetic. to adopt their augmented expectations of luxury. the flaneur in a thoroughly modern, progressive In pursuit of this form of craft, I confronted the utopia of palazzo and villa life. premise that products made with quality at its The shapes are global and timeless, core, inevitably possess a longer physical lifespan. constructed in lush cashmere and luxury textiles, It thus became an essential driving force behind and address a need for freedom-freedom to

VOR FREEMAN PLAT HASTA – ENGINEERED COASTAL SPORTSWEAR HARAAMIS

Introducing the 1st generation VOR Boston-based lifestyle brand Freeman Hasta is a coastal sportswear brand based in collection of four beautifully shaped, authentic Plat have assumed their own identity from the New York City, created to provide a minimalist mid & low-cut silhouettes. Featured here are the get-go by formulating their own ideas about alternative to traditional exploration garments. 1-A & 1-B Reinweiss, Trüffel, Sand, Ebenholz what it means to be business casual. Freeman Inspired by the hybridity of coastal and Schiefer silhouettes in a combination of Plat’s line of footwear and accessories tinker lifestyles, Hasta’s debut line blends Tyler Rowe, full grain leather uppers and suede uppers with with nonconformist cuts, luxury materials and Rory Fortune and Ginger Jones’ menswear calfskin leather lining. Founders Andreas & unorthodox construction methods. backgrounds with masterful command of Jörg, continue to amaze us with their devotion Freeman Plat is best defined by the etymology technology and creative vision. Their clothes to perfection, resulting in a highly sophisticated of the name itself. Freeman refers to a man are designed for the urban environment: wtf- design supported by premium materials and unbound from the constraints of society due weather, crazy commutes, and the basic need to superior quality finishes. If we had to choose an to a given competence to learn, overcome and look good in a city of millions. Their sartorial adjective that best represents the collection it accomplish in all walks of life. Plat originates silhouettes include cardigans, varsity jackets would have to be “timeless”. from the root word platypus and refers to a and button-ups. We look forward to welcoming VOR back cultured individual who is knowledgeable in a this November 20/21st at Sole DXB 2015. variety of fields.

PRODUCT OF NEW YORK VINTAGE ARTISAN SATTA OLAF HUSSEIN

Product Of New York is a luxury footwear A menswear shoe line that stands for true Satta | Sanskrit - Existence / Being / Spirit Amsterdam based menswear label Olaf brand, based out of New York City. Founded craftsmanship and high quality without the - tells a story of livity, a lifestyle which embodies Hussein enters the season with a sense of in 2015, to fill the void in the marketplace for necessity to explicitly state it. Intricately hand a connectedness and balance with the natural adventure as the eponymous label looks beyond premium sport inspired footwear at accessible made by artisans who specialize in making world. Satta celebrates a global mutuality and its own heritage for its latest designs. Dubbed prices. Inspired by the archive brand Pony, the luxury shoes. They have dedicated their lives connectedness unbound by human culture. With “ØLÅF,” the seasonal collection sees Hussein Product Of New York collection consists of a to intimately crafting the perfect shoe using a focus on small-scale production using sustainable embracing influences from the north, as well variety of unique and contemporary models, each techniques that only they understand and fibres such as organic cotton, our clothing echoes a as the outdoors, as forward-facing materials one pulling inspiration from Pony’s past. Always therefore cannot be duplicated. The Huaraches: down to earth feel, made for living in. and athletic details are combined for a unique ensuring the highest quality and original designs, A shoe with humble origins that represent far Inspired by the rawness and simplicity of aesthetic that’s both premium and timely. we strive to provide our consumers with the best more than shoes; they’re a tradition & a culture... skateboarding’s roots in the late 60s where surfing possible value in each piece of footwear. Each pair made its transition onto land, our skateboards is carefully handmade, in limited quantities, using are handcrafted from locally sourced timber and only the finest materials and components. screenprinted by hand using environmentally “Staying true to our New York roots, we are friendly waterbased inks. inspired by the style, the people, and the places Deep Roots Stand Firm. within our city”.

CORCEL CREP PROTECT NDG STUDIO – NID DE GUÊPES / NATIVE RUN SNEAKERS

Corcel is a lifestyle brand built for the urban We’ve all experienced the immediate stress Parisian contemporary clothing label NID cyclist. The identity was developed to reflect that occurs from an accidental stain, it can de GUÊPES STUDIO makes its debut at Sole the brand’s positioning and aesthetic. The name completely ruin your day. London based Crep DXB presenting a collection of various outerwear comes from the Spanish word for steed. The logo Protect introduces a hydrophobic solution that staples and some knit wear. The collection draws was a simple statement of intent, an underlined uses a revolutionary nanotechnology to create inspiration from Japanese Americana aesthetic wheel, cycling at its purest. an invisible barrier that protects against rain and while infusing high-end Parisian heritage elements Moving away from the norm of cycling stains. Whether your shoes are leather, suede, to create a unique range of handmade garments. culture in Dubai, Corcel’s approach needed to be nubuck or canvas, Crep Protect will repel liquids, open to a wider community of riders, bringing preventing any stains spoiling your footwear, with ‘Native Run’, the first ever shoe from NID people together in urban settings. The brand’s an invisible coat. Best of all, this treatment can last de GUÊPES. A moccasin inspired shoe that is focus is on fixed gear and single speed bicycles - for up two weeks without reapplication. handmade in Portugal which takes inspiration BIKEID, Dosnoventa and Pure Fix. from Native American garments. Featuring a light www.corcelcollective.com grey suede leather upper, laced detailing on the back, laces along the side and finished with hand- stitching. Opting to go with a more modern look, a white midsole is paired with a black outsole. 24 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 25

HERE I AM – PHOTOGRAPHS BY LISA LEONE

The Bronx—Paris—Los Angeles—early 1990s—Hip-Hop. This culture of music, dance, art and fashion is forever in its nascent and most authentic in Here I Am, the first monograph of Lisa Leone’s photographs, which shares the history and evolution of hip-hop through photography in 104 pages. “Today, these guys are known as early hip-hop icons, but back in the day, they were just a bunch of kids doing what they loved - little did they know that they would become the pioneers behind a global cultural phenomenon”. The earliest photographs of Bronx-born Lisa Leone are infused with sound and motion, pointing to what would become her multi- faceted way of seeing through both still photography and cinema.

Hardcover 104 Pages – 65 B/W & Colour SOLE DXB EXCLUSIVE EDITION

DENIM DUDES: STREET STYLE. VINTAGE. WORKWEAR. OBSESSION. BY AMY LEVERTON

‘Denim Dudes’ unzips the global obsession with denim through the eyes of the men that shape, style, sell and design it. Shot on the streets of Paris, Tokyo, London, New York, LA, Milan, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Barcelona, Melbourne, Gothenburg and Sydney, by no-less than 14 different photographers, the book explores the great versatility and allure of denim in all its different guises; from changing styles and cuts to classic items that never go out of style. Key players in the global denim business featured include; Jason Denham (Denham), François Girbaud, (Marithé + François Girbaud), Adriano Goldschmied (Diesel, 7 For All Mankind) and Kenichi and Kenji Shiotani (Warehouse Japan). Denim Dudes offers unrivalled insight into the stylish and sometimes eccentric ‘dudes’ involved in this fascinating and diverse industry. LIMITED EDITION OF 140

Published by Lawrence King, Paperback.

WHERE’D YOU GET THOSE? BY BOBBITO GARCIA

The mother of all sneaker books is finally back in print, in an expanded, deluxe hardcover edition. Upon its initial publication in 2003, Where’d You Get Those? was hailed by Vanity Fair as “The perfect primer on the sole of pop culture … a much needed compendium.” The New Yorker raved that “Garcia’s book is an anthropological trove,” while the New York Post noted that “Where’d You Get Those? is a must.” Vogue gushed: “Garcia chronicles the gym shoe’s rise to cultural prominence with obsessive detail … Where’d You Get Those? is a welcome addition to New York cultural history.” Paper magazine called it “The definitive book on the rise of sneaker fanaticism,” and Time Out New York hailed it as “a rhapsodic, comprehensive chronicle.” Documenting more than 400 pairs of sneakers in a highly illustrated, chronological format, Where’d You Get Those? is simply a LIMITED EDITION OF 20 stone cold classic. Hardcover, 280 Pages, 450 Colour Photos & 125 B&W Photos

FISHTAIL RIDES BOOK CREATIONS OF LA

Back in 2014, PUMA created a unique Middle Eastern concept Visual artist and photographer based in - the Fishtail Rides. In a young city such as Dubai: disparate and Dubai, specializing in curating visual content for sparse, a city ruled by cars and taxis, there is little connection with international brands including Stampd, Street the streets. Fishtail Rides was born out of this feeling and need to Etiquette and Zanerobe to name a few. LA will be reconnect with the streets of our city. Each month PUMA recruited presenting a selection of limited edition prints at Fixie bike fanatics to grab their bikes and hit the streets, finding new Early Retirement. routes and hidden gems of the city. This Sole DXB, PUMA Middle www.creationsof.la East launches the complete Fishtail Rides book – a coffee table book compiling all the images that captured the best moments from each ride. This limited edition book will launch exclusively on Saturday 21st November at the PUMA space from 3-5pm 26 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 27

ONLY NY STAPLE ENDRIME

Only NY is an independent brand based The Staple Pigeon is a world-renowned ENDRIME was founded in July 2012, methods and combining research in uncharted out of the west side of Manhattan with a flagship symbol, which reflects the gritty and reckless London by denim Expert Mohsin Sajid. Prior areas in Denim Design. This AW season has store in the heart of the Lower East Side. Only energy New Yorkers and all urban dwellers to starting ENDRIME, Mohsin worked in the a focus on Depression era garments and NY strives to create quality goods made in possess. It not only exists as a representation of industry for 15 years as a Denim Design Specialist. vintage washes. USA, produced in limited quantities. Only New York but is also the influence behind Staple’s “I started my career designing at Oki-ni, were I Many of the Inspirations were from vintage NY draws inspiration from the city, nature, extensive apparel range and collaborative products designed for Levi’s Japan, Evisu, and Aquascutum. garments dating back 100 years ago, and details fishing, skateboarding, graffiti, sports, art & distributed in the top retailers across the globe. Then went on to consult for many other brands which have been long lost including: Real burnt photography. Conceived in 1997, established Inspired by street culture and design, Staple’s reach from: Edwin Europe, Pringle of Scotland, John leather patches, Custom Sundries, concealed rivets, in 2006. encompasses many different landscapes such as Richmond, Puma AG, Ducati and DKNY JEANS a continuous selvedge fly, tailored belt loops, music, art, and fashion. International and Timberland” – He has also internal selvedge waistband, but also using modern “Jeff Staple has made waves in sneakers, lectured at 6 International Universities on ideas, like QR Code stamps on the pocket-bags, streetwear and much more. Detailing everything denim design. a personal washing record stamp & the various from the flight of the “Pigeon” Ergonomic Tailoring and pattern cutting machines which were used to make the jean. and modern clean construction’s lay at the heart of ENDRIME. The collection is inspired by an exploration of modern and lost construction

SATURDAYS NYC BBC KEEPER ALALA

Late in the Summer of ’09 Manhattan’s Throughout its growth, Billionaire Boys Keeper is a unisex contemporary jewellery line A chic new entry into the fitness apparel hippest borough became the site for Saturdays Club has managed to maintain its core, graphic- based in NYC. The product ranges from luxury market. ALALA is a luxury women’s activewear Surf. The store, which caters to SoHo’s surfers driven identity, while also carving out space for designs with an edge to custom crafted body wear. brand with a sophisticated downtown attitude and coffee drinkers alike, is a small surf boutique more mature pieces each season. Moving into Its focus is on high quality product that shares its that was created for precisely the way we live focused on clean, stylish apparel, classic hardgoods, 2015, sees a return to multi-camo as well as all- unique story with each owner. Locally developed today. Taking inspiration from our lives in New and a sampling of finer accessories and footwear overprints and the Classic Logo. The range looks integrating cutting edge technology, Keeper is York City, we created our line for you, our Saturdays opened August of 2009 by three to be very much in tune with what we’ve come to characterized by its peculiar but classic geometries. modern style-setters, who demand both the best friends, Josh Rosen, Colin Tunstall, and Morgan expect from the Pharrell-backed label. Keeper embodies timelessness, androgyny, and an in fashion and function from your gear. The Collett. “Built out of a need for a surf shop that One of two labels launched by Pharrell apparent balance of industrial meets refined. brand is inspired by contemporary ready-to- spoke to a New York surfer. Before we opened we Williams and NIGO in 2005, Billionaire Boys wear and design details that fit into any women’s looked at New York fashion kids without knowing Club and its high-end, luxury streetwear have wardrobe. Featuring vibrant colours, mesh tees, it they were wearing 50’s and 60’s style surf gear. become iconic in fashion circles for its savvy, and printed athletic leggings Rolled up Khakis, canvas shoes, and beat up highly-graphic collections and ever-changing button downs. I’m sure they had no idea, but no references. one would have batted an eye if they walked onto the beach in 1950’s Malibu.”

I LOVE UGLY SALVAGE PUBLIC ARMY OF 1 BLACKSEA

I Love Ugly is an Auckland based premium Crafted by Joe Serrao, and designed and Army Of 1 is back this Autumn/ A Modern Minimalist Experiment in JULY 2015 menswear brand, founded in 2008. I Love Ugly produced in Honolulu, Salvage Public pays Winter with a capsule collection titled: LA Geometry, Texture and Colour. has grown into a lifestyle brand with global homage to the glory days of surf culture in Hawaii. GARÇONNE. Images shots by Moez Achour, BLACKSEA seeks to create timeless staples reach. We are a strong team of like minded The Honolulu experience – “Where the featuring the fab duo from Fitness Dorks. for the polished, effortless, and modern woman individuals with synchronized visions and cultureFALL / WINTER 2015 and history of its surrounding waters wash “For this season, we wanted to show who appreciates understated elegance while methods. We value all human aspirations and up against the surging creativity of a new Hawaiian a different side to our AO1 woman. She’s playfully balancing a downtown edge. Designed endeavours with integrity, intellect and creative urbanism. In the crosscurrents, we’ve found a new sophisticated, edgy with a bit of mystery,” The in New York and produced between New York experimentation. The line includes relaxed slim balance, fed by a fresh enthusiasm and all that designers explain. “Expect to see an alluring and Italy, the brand’s handbag creations are an cut jeans, both basic and graphic button-up South Shore summer nostalgia. Preserving what silhouette - while still staying true to the experiment in geometry and colour. Utilizing the shirts, hoodies and tailored blazers. A fluid street we’re taught is a practice. Sharing what we practice modern and sporty aesthetics of the brand”. The finest Italian leathers and materials, BLACKSEA aesthetic ties each piece together creating design is a privilege. That’s the basic philosophy behind collection includes Culottes, Blazers, Boyfriend fuses form and function in its signature structured continuity and allowing you to mix, match and SALVAGE PUBLIC. It’s what we aim to capture Pants and Dresses. In addition to the Classic Silk designs. BLACKSEA was born from a need to find layer all pieces offered. in the objects we design and create”. Jersey T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies and Cardigans. accessories that are statement-making and unique; We are a Honolulu menswear brand. To compliment the clean lines of the collection, a bit different than other ubiquitous “It” bags seen Designed in Hawaii, by Hawaiians. All our they’ve added some cool leather accessories such on every street corner of Manhattan and fashion products are made in the USA. as Harnesses and Belts. epicenters around the world.

9 REPRESENT STUSSY MADE BY NATIVE OUTDOOR VOICES

Represent’s latest collection entitled ‘Only California based streetwear giant was started “Measure Twice Cut Once - in a literal Outdoor Voices makes technical apparel for The Strong Survive’ began in a traditional in the early 1980s by Shawn Stussy. The early and abstract context, MadeByNative works to recreation. We believe that fitness doesn’t have bodybuilding Gym. Exposed to the 80’s style gym success of the brand has been attributed to its this mantra. to be defined by performance, and we celebrate hoodie, the comfort & oversized fit along with popularity from the from the surfing scene A regionally born brand specialising in approaching activity with moderation, humour, the gym interior pallet was the initial inspiration originating in Orange County and has since been handcrafted leather goods, MadeByNative creates and delight. We live by the tenet that Doing behind the collection. Represent had already adopted by Hip-Hop and streetwear movement. each product using the best skills, craft, and tried Things is better than not Doing Things, and our introduced it’s more relaxed fits, dropped shoulders The label offers up its signature take on and tested methods from around the world. All apparel is designed for lives spent on paths, fields, and super soft cottons, both these elements streetwear basics with everything from hoodies, their products are made using a combination of streets, and everything in between. combined created the gym collection. Consisting button-downs, polos and outerwear to caps, ethically sourced materials and natural vegetable Headquartered in New York, NY and of everyday pieces, layered topwear, tapered sweats and denim, represented with distinctly tanned leathers. Classically inspired wallets and Austin, TX, our goal is to bring people together legwear and select denim products with distressed Stussy touches throughout. bags are crafted using techniques derived from through activity, starting with ourselves. From & raw details throughout. traditional horse saddlery and shoe making, team yoga and games of basketball, to field- I LOVE UGLY 8 ensuring long wear and timeless use. Built to last testing each design to make sure items hop, skip, and to tell a story, their products will develop and jump just the way we intend them to, casual a natural patina with time, becoming truly an activity is baked into everything we do. extension of the owner. 28 SOLE TIMES Talks

STAYING RELEVANT BY GUILLAUME PHILIBERT “HERE I AM” BY LISA LEONE WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE Filling pieces founder Guillaume Philibert’s Throughout her 25 year love affair with Guillaume Philibert takes us through a personal the lens, New Yorker Lisa Leone has seen it all journey from up and coming to globally but one of the most significant moments she recognized footwear label, FILLING PIECES. captured is the birth of hip-hop. From Nas in the Guillaume will share his industry Experience on first studio recordings for what would become how one stays relevant. The made in Portugal ‘Illmatic’ to Snoop on the set of his first video, footwear brand, known for bringing together from ingénue Debi Mazar hanging on the stoops luxury quality and design. of the West Village to Grandmaster Flash at a Staying Far from stagnant Filling Piece Rock Steady reunion. A conversation with Lisa experiments with textures, fabrics, and prints, on her rich experiences and photographs which and has collaborated with the likes of Ronnie open portals to the sounds, places and, most Fieg’s “Kith” and New York luxury department important, the people who forged and continue store Barneys. to influence the energy that is Hip-Hop.

“DENIM HISTORY MASTER CLASS” BY MOHSIN SAJID “MY DENIM INSPIRATION” BY AMY LEVERTON

Founder of Denim Label ENDRIME, Amy is a denim expert who has worked in the Mohsin Sajid shares his in depth knowledge of industry for ten years, most recently at the leading denim history & key historical brands and their trend forecasting website, WGSN, where she is input in the denim and workwear trade today. currently Director of Denim and Youth Culture. An introduction to the New Denim She has travelled the world in search of inspiration Renaissance, covering the cotton, yarn & denim and fresh trends to drive innovation for her denim manufacturing processes, the strengths of using clients. The book ‘Denim Dudes’ came about original shuttle looms, the difference in weaves, through this travel and Amy’s encounters with selvedge denims VS non selvedge, the various fascinating personalities in the industry. In this types of washing treatments & the anatomy of presentation she will take you through her journey, a five pocket Jeans. Mohsin will talk us through highlighting some of her favourite characters and videos of denim manufacture from factories in what they’ve taught her along the way. In addition, USA, Turkey, China and Japan. we’ll get a preview of images from her upcoming book, ‘Denim Dudettes’.

NARCY – POWER TO THE PEOPLE A SESSION WITH BOBBITO GARCIA AKA KOOL BOB LOVE

Yassin ‘Narcy’ will be sharing with us what is Bobbito is one of NYC’s cultural activists, the first session he shares with his Montreal based dubbed by complex magazine as the “sneaker Hip-Hop course at Concordia University. Yassin world’s first official documentarian.” Along with will be discussing his introduction to Hip-Hop, his contributions to building and celebrating as well how the culture reshapes ones identity and Hip-Hop and the New York City playground understanding of cultural belonging and creativity. basketball scene, the NYC native and world- Serving as a ‘deconstruction’ and means to unlearn, renowned DJ Bobbito Garcia is the critically this conversation/lecture examines the public acclaimed author of “Where’d You Get Those?” understanding of power, and delves into the pre- The TV host of ESPN2’s “It’s the Shoes” conditioned codes of society that build up public series. In 2013, Garcia co-directed the film Doin’ narrative. This talk explores how to use Hip-Hop It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC. as a means of communication and is also a call to Join us for a session with Kool Bob Love on young ‘others’ to speak on their experience from a all things sneaker and urban culture. pro-active place, not a reactive stance to the grand master narrative shared through mass media.

ART & STYLE: HASSAN HAJJAJ & AMINE BENDROUICH IN CONVERSATION YASSINE SAIDI Imagine a community where the ordinary is extraordinary. Longtime collaborators and friends, artist PUMA has been consistently releasing Hassan Hajjaj and fashion designer Amine some of our favourite sneakers and exclusive Imagine a community that hums with creative energy. Bendrouich discuss their overlapping worlds collaborations with some of the world’s greatest of art, photography, fashion and music. This creatives and brands, especially through its Select This is where creativity comes to life. moderated talk explores both the shared and line. Yassine Saidi, Global Head of PUMA Select distinct inspirations between Hassan’s vibrant and Sportstyle Footwear, is the driving force pop art influenced work and Amine’s playful, behind all this. He’s involved in everything from This is d3. urban, androgynous fashion design, from building a relationship with potenial collaborative today’s street style to London’s music scene, partners, product creation and activation. their shared Moroccan roots, and creating “We are positioned as a sports performance together between generations. brand and this message is becoming clearer to our Connect with us at 800 iamd3 and consumer. We have so much heritage and great history in performance, which eases the transition into sportstyle.” In this talk, Yassine discusses dubaidesigndistrict.com the influence of sports and urban culture on the fashion market. 30 SOLE TIMES soledxb.com SOLE TIMES 31 Sole Food

MISS LILY’S CLINTON STREET BAKING COMPANY TAQADO MEXICAN KITCHEN

The original Miss Lily’s opened in 2011 in NYC’s hip Soho New York’s famous, Clinton Street Baking Taqado is a taste of real Mexico. We’re not neighbourhood by hospitality titans Paul Salmon (owner of Jamaica’s Company has grown over the past year to talking about sombreros, handlebar moustaches award-winning Rockhouse Hotel) and brothers Binn and Genc become Dubai’s favourite destination for all day and jumping beans, but classic Mexi-Cal cooking Jakupi (who respectively worked at Manhattan’s famous Bungalow breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving American with authentic ingredients, just like you’d find at a 8 and The Box nightclubs). Rounding out the powerhouse team is classics with a Southern twist. sizzling street kitchen in San Fernando, California. designer Serge Becker, who has put his stamp on an array of trendy Located a short distance away from d3 in Taqado has a fresh approach to fast food, full international restaurants including La Esquina and La Bodegra Burj Views Downtown, Clinton Street Baking of flavour not flavourings. We never want to feel Negra. This legendary collaboration gave birth to a creative fusion Company prepares everything from scratch using guilty about what we’re serving you, which is why of gastronomy, aesthetics and music to provide guests with a all organic ingredients. Famous for it’s Fried we find the freshest ingredients, marinate our own unique dining experience that has taken New Yorkers by storm - an Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes, Burgers, Beef meats and mash ripe avocados into great-tasting experience which we are thrilled to be bringing to Dubai! Ribs and more, Clinton Street has something for guacamole every morning. Keep it real with us. Initially running as an exclusive pop-up at Sole DXB in whatever type of craving you have. November 2015, and almost identical to its NYC counterpart, Miss Lily’s Dubai will be a new and exciting addition to the city’s thriving restaurant and nightlife scenes. Miss Lily’s Dubai will draw on the culinary diversity of the Caribbean by producing dishes that reflect the spectrum of influences in Jamaican cuisine The à la carte menu will exhibit Jamaican flair and flavours, ONION CARAMEL PINZA including dishes such as Grilled Mackerel and Spicy Escovitch Tacos; Jerk Chicken served with Miss Lily’s own all-natural Jerk Sauce Onion Caramel collaborates with JF Street A homegrown Dubai brand that takes its not to mention a classic Jamaican Curried Goat made with Scotch Food to present The Ultimate street food concept name from the Roman pizza that is made with bonnet peppers and fiery jerk spices - just like mama used to make in the UAE. Born and raised in the UAE, JF high quality non-GMO, easier to digest wheat, soy it! The dessert menu will include Miss Lily’s famous Banana Cream Street Food is all about matching foodies with and rice flour. Formed into organic shaped ovals, Pudding and Dark & Stormy Cake - one taste of either of these and street food dishes from around the world. On loaded with bubbles, both satisfyingly crisp and guests will feel like they have been transported to the tropics. board ‘Sylvie’ our Airstream food trailer, our chewy, Pinza is authentic and wholesome, made Central to our philosophy is the idea of sincere ‘good vibes’ and chefs’ master one of kind recipes such as the for today’s fast paced, food-interested generation this will be reflected in every aspect of our delivery. From the warm people’s favourite Pulled Beef sandwich and who want to eat fast and eat well. A wonder of welcome by our staff, to the laid back tunes setting the perfect mood, the Chicken Shawarma Paratha wrap. For the ancient Roman technique, modern Italian culinary guests will be able to unwind and enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as vegetarian foodies, we offer a variety as well; science – joyful food craft at its best. though they were at their home away from home - and nothing says the grilled Cheesie Toastie and JF’s own falafel home like soul food! pocket. Celebrate street eats from around We look forward to welcoming you home, at Sole DXB this the world with us and join us on a street November for a limited time and more permanently in early 2016 at food journey. Miss Lily’s and Melvin’s Juice Box, Dubai outposts. Good Vibes Only, Miss Lily’s & Melvin’s Dubai Family

MELVIN’S JUICE BOX

Melvin Major Jr is downtown juicing legend and a 20-year veteran of New York’s fresh, organic juice scene. Melvin has garnered a cult following with his always-sunny disposition, his sense of health and vitality, and his 100% organic and incredibly tasty juices. Melvin’s recipes provide the full healing and preventative benefits of organic juice to experienced cleansers while also capturing the taste buds of novice juicers. The setting doesn’t hurt. Miss Lily’s Bake Shop & Melvin’s Juice Box is in a cheerful room that’s part diner, part beachfront snack shack with a carefully curated selection of rare vinyl and books, while D.J.s feed the impressive sound system at the juice bar with an endless stream of reggae and other West Indian music. @misslilysdubai

SHAKE SHACK

Shake Shack is proud to announce it has partnered with local design consultancy DozignLab, for a limited edition t-shirt, marking their return to Sole DXB this November. Shake Shack has collaborated with numerous artist & designers in the past including Jeff Staple and John Burgerman, creating merchandise to celebrate Inspiration wherever you are with: key occasions. The exclusive t-shirt design draws inspiration from the Regions Arabesque tile patterning and uses the brands graphic magazines / websites / mobile / guidebooks / live events / awards iconography resulting in a timeless and stylish design. The first Shake Shack opened in 2004 in New York City’s Madison Square Park, and became an instant neighbourhood fixture. Shake Shack’s mission is to preserve, and add our spin on the culinary traditions of classic American burger stands. Using the freshest high-quality ingredients, all of the food at Shake Shack is timeoutdubai.com made to order (from burgers to shakes to everything in between). 32 SOLE TIMES Film Screenings: Sole DXB & Cinema Akil Present

FRESH DRESSED

FILMS ON THE COURT Join Sole DXB and Cinema Akil for the national premiere of FRESH DRESSED and STRETCH AND BOBBITO: RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES, two of the most influential contemporary films on Hip-Hop and streetwear culture.

For dates and timings please visit www.soledxb.com & www.cinemaakil.com

Directed by Sacha Jenkins 2015 | English | 90’ | France, USA Documentary | 15+

Synopsis Fresh Dressed chronicles the history of Hip-Hop, Urban fashion and its rise from southern cotton plantations to the gangs of 1970s in the South Bronx, to corporate America, and everywhere in between. Supported by rich archival materials and in depth interviews with individuals crucial to the evolution of a way of life and the outsiders who studied and admired them Fresh Dressed goes to the core of where style was born on the black and brown side of town.

Presented by

STRETCH AND BOBBITO: RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES

Directed by Bobbito Garcia 2015 | English | 98’ | USA Documentary | 18+

Followed by Q&A with Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia, moderated by DJ Greenpeace

Synopsis During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu- Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their radio show exceed 300 million. The late night program had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population as well. All would loyally tune in for the humour just as much for the exclusive tunes. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and created a platform that changed music forever.

www.stretchandbobbito.com @stretchandbobbito