Nike Considered Windrunner

it's Nike again!!

I've always like the design of the windrunner jacket... the metallic windrunner released back in end 2008 was a hit everywhere... nike hong kong even introduced it under the nike id umbrella where the it can be customized to the colour combination you want and have your name/ tagline embroidered on the hood of the jacket!

but i passed that... easily without any second thought... metallic is just not my "thing"...
being one of the most iconic item in Nike's history... the windrunner jacket is being released again!! this time... it's Nike Considered Windrunner!!

to be honest... didn't really expect this though... Nike Considered? from the tag, it says the garment is manufactured from materials generated pre-consumer & post-consumer waste... so... I guess buying this also means doing my little bit for the environment? hahaha

anyway... though I'm not sure if this is only a marketing gimmic of Nike or whether they're trying to maximize profit made from the materials they have... this is a very nice jacket to have... given the spring/ summer season now... the jacket has a vibrant colour combination... a must have for your wardrobe...

and just a reminder...
CONSIDER THE PRESENT... CONSIDER THE FUTURE... CONSIDER THE WORLD...

Blackberry Storm

it's all the fault of PC Fair!!

as mentioned in my previous post... i spent my whole evening on last saturday at KLCC... tried to look at as many things as possible... as well as keep myself updated with the latest computing technology...

and yes... I burnt a hole in my wallet again!! haih... this time... i was hit by a STORM!! yes... a STORM inside the KLCC exhibition hall! the Blackberry Storm!

The first touch screen phone release by RIM/ Blackberry... I've came to know this model some time ago from the internet (as usual... Malaysia is only launching this now after 6 months in Europe... what's new anyway?)... have always been impressed with the pics I saw... and now, holding it in my own hands for the first time... and it felt great!!

the first feeling it gives me when I first hold it... it feels solid... this beauty has a better hand grip than the iPhone (it's thicker than the iPhone)... and guess what? the screen... is clickable! it's one of the function elaborated by the staff of RIM... well, in a way, it felt great... but when you need to type something fast... it kinda slow you down though... anyway, this is not an issue since the "SurePress" can be disabled by choosing the multi-touch option in the setup menu...

Internet browsing... the speed is awesome... with 3.5G (HSDPA) connection, the webpage just load easily! (i did a simple test by loading a "heavy" site i know)... besides that, this device also works as a modem!! yes, a modem!! you can basically connect your laptop to the internet via this phone!!

The list is just never ending... now that I have yet to receive my set (have only submitted my pre-booking, due to receive it end of this month or early May)... will update you with my experience of the phone at a later date ;)

After getting the iPhone earlier this year... which I use it for my personal number... I've always said that if I'm changing my work phone... it will definitely be a Blackberry! now here I am... waiting for my first Blackberry!!

Nike Cortez Fly Motion

i'm glad that i hesitated the last time around :)

why?? haha... when the nike cortez fly motion first came out in 6 colours... i was really considering the one in green/ white swoosh... tried it on and liked it straight away... somehow rather, i did too much thinking back then and passed it...

and guess what? nike has released the same model in black & electrolime!!

hahaha... saw it on friday night when i go for a late night movie... and i knew that i can't pass this anymore!! the colour/ contrast are just perfect!!

having spent saturday afternoon meeting up with the big boss... then my whole evening/ night at the pc fair in klcc (will update what i fell for there! yes, managed to burn a hole in my wallet again! hahaha...) i've decided to wait for one more day...

there i go today... went straight into the outlet... asked for my size... tried it on... done! haha... paid for it immediately!!

i don't know if you like it... but i certainly love it! ;)

Nigo is LEAVING BAPE???

WHAT?? NIGO is LEAVING BAPE???
this is the most shocking story I've heard ever since I know street wear... ever since I know *A Bathing Ape... BAPE or whatever name you know it...

apparently... the news is true and that effective from 1st April (it's not an april fool's joke!)... Nigo has resigned as the President of Nowhere Co. Ltd., the post he left vacant has been filled in by the Vice-President 日比野正雄.

the news have been confirmed by Nigo himself in a magazine interview... after celebrating the 3rd anniversary of BAPE Store in Hong Kong recently, he has travelled directly to Singapore to have a holiday... (staying at Capella Resort in Sentosa Island at the moment!! go hunt for him!!)

anyway, back to the news Nigo has left Nowhere... apparently, the idea behind his move is because he would like to see BAPE continue to develop as a brand on it's own, to have a stronger image... just like LV, Gucci and etc... he would like to see the equation of Nigo = BAPE to be gone one day and that people knows & remembers BAPE as a brand...

Nigo apparently has thought that he did not run Nowhere/ BAPE very well... especially in terms of business development/ management (what the hell is he talking about?? who does not know BAPE???)... therefore, he thinks it's time for someone else, someone with a stronger management skill to run Nowhere/ BAPE, and continue to develop BAPE...

well... to be honest... I don't know if this would work out the way Nigo would like it to be... but, think for yourself... BAPE exists because of Nigo... it is what it is today because of Nigo... the brand stands out because of Nigo... if Nigo is no longer there... what will BAPE be??

anyway, Nigo has mentioned that he will still oversee the design works of BAPE... so, hopefully nothing much will change... except that we may be able to get BAPE at a Japanese departmental store locally soon!! is this a dream?? hahaha

one thing for sure... Nigo will always be remembered as the father of BAPE...

Formula 1 is BACK!!

yes... FORMULA 1 is back to LIFE!! hahaha...
the 2009 has kicked-off today with great style in Melbourne, Australia... something I have not seen in the past god knows how many years now...

Congratulations to Brawn GP... a team 2 months ago that did not exist... for carving their name into the history book of F1 by becoming the 2nd ever team to score a 1-2 finish in their debut race of their debut season!!! (the first team to do that was Mercedes, back in 1952) and Ross Brawn is definitely the man who deserves the credit... a true legend...

the numerous rules change for this season has seen the race coming back to life... the most notable change would be the return of 'slicks' that has contributed to the massive re-design of the cars for aerodynamics efficiency (looks kinda awkward at first) as well as the KERS system which provides the fitted car with an additional 60mph boost in a lap when fully charged...

with Brawn GP taking the chequered flag in style... the folks at Honda must have been kicking themselves right now for making the decision to quit F1... but anyhow, what do you think the main problem was when they were not making to the top step of the podium previously? Brawn was there... the mechanics are the same... the drivers are the same... so... what was the problem??

the answer could be rather simple... the HONDA engine!! I'm not here to defame anyone... but with a Mercedes engine fitted to the rear end of the machine... the cars supervised by Brawn has made it to the top and 2nd step of the podium in their FIRST EVER RACE!! kudos for that Brawn!

I wish you all the best for the 2009 season... and may F1 be brought back to LIFE!!