Nike SB Dunk Low department has been pretty busy this last year, they’ve over a 100 new designs and each one of them more popular and desirable than the previous.
Nike is known for respecting and celebrating all global holidays, just like any other holiday for this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day (17th March, 2022), Nike just released the images of their holiday drop. They will probably launch it before 17th March so that people can enjoy the holidays with these shoes on.
The Dunk Low sneakers are in the iconic green, the classic colour of Saint Patrick’s Day, paired with golden Nike swoosh and yellow soles.
One tiny detail that we love is the auspicious four leaf clover design in white near the heel of the sneaker.
Nike is known for innovation and creative designs throughout the year with athletes at the center of innovation but sneaker enthusiasts don’t need to play sports to buy and obsess over the stunning sneakers Nike makes. The sneakers have now become a style statement.
About Nike Skateboarding –
The SB in Nike SB stands for Skateboarding. It was established 20 years in 2002 in the United States, it’s known for its line of shoes, clothing, and equipment for skateboarding. In 2005, Paul Rodriguez released a signature show model named “Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Zoom Air Low”, which became a huge hit.
In early 2020’s Nike SB Dunk sneakers came back to limelight and were all over social media. They had multiple collaborations all throughout the year like Travis Scott, Ben & Jerrys, Concepts, Atlas and StrangeLove.
Other notable features include Andrew Garfield wearing low-top Nike SB Dunks in the 2012 The Amazing Spider-Man where he played Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Recent Releases
Nike SB Dunk Low “Paisley”
For their 2022 Spring/Summer lineup they have some great releases and one of them is Paisley. The design is inspired by the 70’s aesthetic, the shoes have a retro design print on it with tiny details in shocking pink, green and brown. To make the swoosh stand out the went with a clean white with a running stitch.
Nike SB Dunk Low What the P-Rod
This sneaker pays homage to the collaboration between Nike SB and Paul Rodrigez. The iconic swoosh really stands out in the glossy multicolour smooth gradient tie dye like print. The colour mismatch and prints clash makes the shoes unique, the detailing from an exposed embroidery to butter yellow suede adds even more interesting elements in the shoes.
Off–White’s collaboration
Released back in August 2021, to put a smile on our faces, Off-white x Nike Dunk Low “The 50”. The late Virgil Abloh made history by releasing 50 pairs of Nike Dunk. This tie dye like sneakers caught not only our eye but the entire world’s eye. This was one of the hottest sneakers of the year. These shoes have been described as “a breath of fresh air”.
A new kind of drama has taken over social media recently, the generational war. A few Gen Z influencers on TikTok made some choice comments on the iconic fashion moments of their older siblings.
This lead to a kind of feud between the two. Now we are not here to say what is right and what is wrong, we are going to cover everything from a neutral 3rd person perspective. We believe you should wear whatever you want and it shouldn’t be up for debate.
So to make your styling choices simpler we will walk you through what’s considered Gen Z and what is considered millennial fashion.
Skinny Jeans VS Baggy jeans
Now, this actually kind of started the whole generational feud. Gen Z believes that skinny jeans are now out of fashion, which made a few millennials feel a little bad because this was a defining garment of their generation (or maybe because that is the only thing they owned and did not want to stop wearing)
We also feel that Gen Z fashion has also been highly influenced by the pandemic, this is when people started wearing more comfy pieces. People did not want to feel any more restricted than they already were.
Harry Styles in his classic Skinny Jeans and Connan Gray in the generation staple loose denim.
Gen Z is now wearing baggy pants, shorts, trousers, jeans. Basically everything. Also, this style has also become popular after Billie Eilish become one of the biggest Gen Z icons, so naturally, her style was emulated a lot and it trickled down to men’s fashion.
Adidas Trainers VS Chunky Sneakers
The Adidas three stripes trainers were the biggest thing in 2017, literally, everyone was wearing them, regardless of their gender. Now that is also considered something from the past.
Gen Z has moved on to chunky sneakers. That is the new big thing. Again we feel this is due to the pandemic, chunky sneakers are so much more comfy and versatile compared to those trainers. We say this because brands like Yeezy by Kanye are bringing out so much variety in chunky sneakers and looking at that other smaller brands are also now following the trend.
Adidas trainers and chunky blood-red sneakers from Shein.
Looking for some good quality, expensive-looking chunky sneaker? Head over to our Shein story to get one for yourself.
Athleisure VS Casuals
Millennials were never really big on “athleisure” as an aesthetic. They never fully accepted it as something to be donned even while running errands. They usually put on what was known as casuals, which was a tee shirt and trousers or shorts and minimum accessories. And matching co-ord sets were reserved for jogging or gyming.
But Gen Z really brought a new aesthetic (and unintentionally a completely new segment in fashion) known as athleisure. It is, essentially, a mix of sportswear that can be doubled as leisurewear. It doesn’t matter if you play any games or frequent the gym, you can still sport the athleisure look and you will be considered stylish.
TikTok and Gen Z have made “athleisure” so popular that brands like Louis Vuitton have shown clothes styled in that way in multiple collections to appeal to a younger crowd and stay relevant.
Huge bags VS Mini bags
Millennials were a fan of big bags. That was considered “manly”. Bags in solid bold colors with almost no design or innovation. If any notable designs were seen that would be on Gucci monogram bags. Millennials only carried bags either for traveling overseas or to the office, a “small” bag only meant a wallet. And other times most of their essentials were thrown in their female counterparts’ purses.
Huge bags as shown in the Louis Vuitton menswear show by the late Virgil Abloh
But Gen Z on the other hand said “No we won’t be lugging around with huge unnecessary bags.” They brought the concept of mini bags to carry essentials like id proof, money, small water bottles, sunscreen, etc.
Mini bags were showcased by Dior, Fendi, Jacquemus, and Louis Vuitton.
The trend of mini bags can be traced back to Jacquemus, when they showed their mini (barely 1 or 2 inches) bags, carried around by Lizzo. This was then emulated by men’s fashion, and this really gave the designers the leeway to create new designs and bring around innovation.
You can find extremely cool bags on Shein, check out our story on 30+ Best Items to Buy From Shein.
Graphic Sweaters VS Graphic Tees
It’s not global warming that decides our fashion now, it’s social media. Millennials loved graphic tees, a style perhaps popularized by talented Black Hip Hop rappers. I mean if you are a millennial you obviously owned at least one graphic tee if not over a dozen.
These tees usually had some cheesy/motivational quotes, iconic cartoons, or abstract graphic print. But one thing that was a stamp of millennial culture is band tees, we all had a tee-shirt of our favorite band which was either a conversation starter or a fight starter if you didn’t know at least 5 songs of the band.
Joe Jonas in a graphic tee and Lil Nas X and Jaden Smith in Graphic hoodies.
But that is too old-fashioned now. Gen Z is donning huge, baggy, oversized graphic sweaters usually styled with (yes, you guessed it) baggy denim and small bags. They have also included tote bags as a part of their generation’s identity as a response to the current environmental crisis.
These graphic sweaters/college pullovers can also be styled with a turtleneck as an effective layering style during the winter.
Luxury Brands VS Thirfting
Nike, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Supreme, Armani are some of the most beloved brands of millennials. Walking into a room in full designer was considered a status symbol, a sign of ultra-luxe high fashion.
But Gen Z has flipped the script and now they are all about thrifting and getting vintage clothes AND flaunting them. Consider it a trend or a fad it is honestly a boon that finally a generation is thinking about their carbon footprint and changing their actions to bring change. Peer pressure of this kind is healthy, pressure your friends in buying from sustainable
Haven/t we all heard stories about someone finding some vintage treasure in the racks of thrift shops? In this story, we’ll help you become a part of that minority. Yes, thrifting for treasure takes time but with our tips and a few don’ts, you will surely get an edge over others.
So for those who live under a rock, and don’t know what thrifting is – in simple words, it is buying good quality used second-hand items at a very discounted price. In terms of fashion, you get clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, etc at thrift shops. What is amazing is that this gives extended life to clothes that are in good condition and prevents them from ending up in landfills.
But, if you have a really good eye, you can also find amazing high fashion designer pieces at these thrift shops. How do they end up there? Well, people who don’t need them anymore sell them to thrift shops that put them up for sale. So if you can buy clothes from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Zegna, or Dries Van Noten, don’t lose hope, chances are that you may find their clothes selling for just a couple of dollars.
Let’s see what tips will help you find exactly what you need –
It is advisable to spend some time doing research about the stores you are going to visit. You should also define your personal style and try to match it with the store to find good pieces. You subconsciously already know what your style is, but it is good to list it out.
Say, you are a college student and have more streetwear style clothes in your wardrobe, dig deeper in those racks at the stores.
Now you can also go with a particular occasion in mind, which leads us to our next point
Know what you want.
It is very easy to get overwhelmed and lost by looking at the huge racks and piles of clothes and accessories. To avoid that, spend 10 minutes preparing a list of all that you need, so your shopping will be focused and time-saving. Once you realize you have the pieces you can leave the store.
Listen, even if you have a list it will take a lot of time just to find good quality pieces, as there are way too many options for you to be able to sort through each rack. So take some snacks too much on, don’t rub your hands on the clothes though, take some friends and wear appropriate clothes in case the shop doesn’t have a trial room, you can try to measure it up to make sure they fit you.
This is a tip for the clothes you buy, but especially the ones you thrift in. You are shopping for clothes somebody bought that fit their body and that person may have had it tailored for them.
Many fashion houses are currently focusing on creating well-tailored garments to stand strong in the market. Clothes that fit you well look elevated, even if they are just a couple of bucks, and they make you feel confident, an attitude no amount of money can buy.
Stay in the Good Books.
Most clothes are given to thrift stores for really cheap and working in retail is hard and tiresome. All you have to do is be polite, patient and not haggle for the already cheap pieces. It really doesn’t take much on your part but it really means a lot to them if you can make their jobs a little easier.
If you get into the good books of the employees and the owner you can start asking for favors like getting insider information on restocking, any new exciting pieces, or even get extra discounts.
You can also create a good relationship by constantly selling or donating your old clothes.
Material knowledge
If you want to check if a particular piece is by the original designer, you should learn to identify materials. Real cotton or blended fabrics, and if the fabric is durable or not. This only comes with practice and feeling the fabrics directly, no amount of youtube videos can teach this.
Once you dive deep into the fabrics world you will realize there’s a lot to explore in terms of the varieties of wool, silk, etc. But if that is not your cup of tea, make sure you can easily identify a few fabrics at the least. This will also help you ascertain the accurate price of the garment.
Yes, most pieces are cheap but some are also overpriced for their quality, say leather boots for example. You need to check the quality and make sure you get a good number of wear out of it
Buy less, visit more
Most of the time shops like Goodwill have new pieces coming in pretty quickly. You can buy 1 or 2 items a week but make sure you wear it for a long time and not throw it away after a few wears.
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This way even the owners realize that you are there for a long time and will make constant sales even if it is in fewer quantities and they will look out for you, reserve some pieces for you if you ask them too and help you out generally.
And now for some don’ts to make sure your shopping experience is smooth –
Don’t be in a hurry
This is a recipe for disaster. You should always make sure you have a good amount of time to devote. Look at all the seamlines, the stitches, the zippers and check the details. A lot can be determined about the quality of the garment by small details like this.
Don’t buy certain items without trying
In case of tight clothes, bodycon, body-hugging garments make sure to try them on. And never buy underwear from thrift stores, they are not clean at all. In case of certain accessories make sure you can style them with different outfits in your closet.
Don’t bargain
This is the last place you want to bargain at. Yes, the belt is used but you are getting it for much cheaper, trying to haggle is only going to annoy the employees which are best to avoid.
