SNEAKER PIMPS NYC RECAP!

It was cold outside, but even colder inside! So many kicks! So many fiends! Our spot ending up being a dead end but no worries because FETTi went out and about into the crowd handing out our flyers and networking with the many other fiends, companies, and on the come ups! Hosted by our girl Vashtie and Dave Jeff, there were hot performances by Currensy, Phli Ade, Diggy Simmons, & Rick Ross! Take a look at the video, then the PICS!

Ladies First!

"For this PROMO, I wanted to pay homage to the tough young ladies out there who actually wear JORDANS..."  -Vashtie

Vashtie Jordan 2

The Vashtie Jordan 2 is in select stores today! I just put my order in at Leaders 1354 in Chicago. If you need to get your hands on a set, follow the link and give them a call! ***Update: They've only got size 4 and 5 left***

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the latest episode of Maestro Knows featuring who else? The lovely Vashtie herself! 

Maestro Knows - Episode 10 (Va$htie Kola) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

This lady is doing it big. FSF salutes:  Congrats on your release Vashtie! 

FSF exclusive interview with Va$htie

Vashtie's celebrating finally getting to talk about her historic Jordan collab, after keeping a big secret for a year! Hear what she has to say about how she designed the shoe balancing the feminine and masculine, how being a tomboy helps her at work and why she wants guys to feel our pain of not having shoes in our size! Go Va$htie! All the details and more pics HERE.

Thanks to Courtney at samplesaleshop.com for helping with the interview and the pics!

AJ2 Retro - VASHTIE KOLA!!!

Still on a high from this past weekend's Sister 2 Sister event in Boston, I was very happy to see that female designer/video director/artist Vashtie Kola was called upon for the Jordan Holiday 2010 Girls collection to create a pair just for us that will have guys in awe! It is a limited-edition with lavender and deep-purple on the upper, along with metallic lavender laces and midsole! NICE!!! Look for these next month along with the AJ2 Retro "Candy" pack.

Source: JUMPMAN23

Behind the Scenes @ the NIKE Destroyer Shoot

"On a cold and rainy December day in New York City, a small and eclectic group of people gathered together to take part in a photoshoot for the NIKE Destroyer Project.
The shoot highlights this group as the 'new school' of folks who contribute to the ever-changing landscape of New York, represented by each of them wearing the special black edition Destroyer Varsity."

The group includes: Jack Greer, Aaron Bobrow, Simonez Wolf, Brandee Brown, Lucien Smith, Ricky Saiz, Chris Shonting, Jake Sumner, Kevin Kearney, Scott Campbell, Dee & Ricky, Vashtie, Curtis Kulig and Tim Brodhagen

Photographed by Kai Regan, video by Vashtie. If you're not in the know, get there. Vashtie is an artist, filmmaker and designer. Remember that dope video for US Placers a couple years back? Yup, all her. FSF interviewed her a while back, so learn more about her and her love of kicks here.

via Vashtie

New Women in the Industry reppin Miami and NYC

Hey Readers,
Here's a heads up on 2 great new interviews on FSF, both done by our fabulous journalism interns.

Relz Cabrera, one half of the dynamic Randumb Miami duo, got interviewed by Mickey, and tells us more about starting RNDM, why the ladies need to step up and the fellas need to keep up, and her history with kicks... (pictured below on the left with RNDM partner Chef and friend Cubannie)
Interview HERE.


In NYC, Janine caught up with videographer, event planner and streetwear designer Va$htie Kola. Read more about how kicks influence her work, her much-anticipated upcoming clothing line (Violette), and what's coming down the pike from "Downtown's $weetheart".
Interview HERE.


Enjoy! For more interviews of women shaping the sneaker and streetwear industries, including Mama, Toofly, Claw, Mafia, the Simmons sisters and more, check HERE.

Summer of '92 Block Party

Vashtie (event co-hostess) killing some black and cement AJ 3s w/ a Jordan tee to match.
The crowd out on Orchard St. @ Rivington St. Non-Locals: Orchard is closed every Sunday until 6pm to allow stores sidewalk sale space and a variety of events.
Some summer kicks from 2 local ladies. The multi-colored Nike's are crazy bold!
What would a block party be without CHALK DRAWINGS!!! Don't know about you, but chalk brings out my inner artist (even though I CAN'T draw) = /