Tuesday, October 21, 2008

As one of the past decade’s most influential skateboard artists, Todd Bratrud has produced thousands of graphics for skate decks as well as for apparel. Todd was also the mind behind their collaborative “Send Help” sneaker alongside Nike SB. Most recently working as a featured Volcom artist this Spring, Todd took his burlesque lizard girl signature style and created new gear as well as an art show. Hooking up with Nike SB, Mr. Bratrud will once again get his own signature designed Dunk High with some familiar colors being showcased.



Nike is scheduled to release this pair of Dunk High SB’s which have been nicknamed Boba Fett. They are inspired by the Star Wars collection, and the fictional character who is actually a bounty killer hired by the Galactic Empire and Jabba the Hutt to track down and capture Han Solo and Chewbacca. This isn’t the first time that Nike has turned to the Star Wars series for inspiration, as a few years back the “Storm Trooper” Dunks were sold exclusively at Foot Action.



This Nike SB dunk pays homage to a famous skate spot in Melbourne called the Flinders Street Station.“I’ll meet you under the clocks” is a saying that as been heard for years in Melbourne. The saying refers to the clocks on this train station, which is at the intersection of two of the city’s busiest thoroughfares.The colors of this SB are inspired by the city of Melbourne, Port Philip Bay, and the Yarra river. A combination of canvas, suede, and mesh materials in a simple colorway like this will definitely be a hot item.



Above are SB release from showroom recently..lucky din get poison-ed.
Pics via ST.

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