Taboo X Jump Zeto makes appearance at BEP Performance on X Factor UK

It’s going to be a big week.  My homeboy Tab’s coming back to NY and we’re going to get a few things cracking.  KEEP YOUR THURSDAY OPEN!

Vanquish a hit at the Model Lounge

The Model Lounge is a place for models to hang out in between castings and shoots.  It’s at Delicatessen on Lafayette, not too far from our store.  We introduced them to the women’s Vanquish and they love it.  Look how cute.

 

 

Taboo in NYC

The Black Eyed Peas was in town last week to induct U2 into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Kind of a big deal when they’re rubbing shoulders with Mick Jagger and the like.  He had a chance to pop into the SoHo store with Apl.

Later on we stopped into Saks to check out the shoes.

Shawn and Louis, Buyer and DMM at Saks met us on the floor.

It got kind of crazy.  Kids were offering free dental work from their father’s practice in Brooklyn.  Tourists from Italy were asking for autographs.  One woman inadvertently asked for mine thinking I was famous.  That was exciting.

They’ll be back next week to perform on SNL and at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show and also for one mega event with us on November 12th.  Keep you posted.

Shwayze on Good Morning America

Did anyone catch Shwayze wearing JUMP on Good Morning America?

Far East Movement

The LA group Far East Movement stopped into the store today to get laced in JUMP sneakers.  Check them out at Tenjune tomorrow night.

TABOOXJUMP Collabo reported in Footwear News

TABOOXJUMP Baby Edition

When Taboo had his son Jalen a  little while back we thought it’d be cool to make our collaborative shoes for the newborn.  They’re pretty damn cute.

JUMP on NiceKicks.com

Newness.

Check out some of the newness that’s just hitting stores now.

The Zanatos in Black Nappa/Patent.  Available at Akira.

The Viceroy in Brown patent/suede lined with shearling.  Amazing comfort.  Available at Kitson’s.

The Volume 2 is the update to one of our original styles done here with a Grey Nappa Leather/Tweed combination.  Also Available at Kitson’s.

We introduce a new low top called the Venture in a patent/suede combo.  Available at Bloomingdale’s.

The Viceroy in Copper patent/suede.  Also available at Bloomingdale’s.

JUMP in “Selfish” by Tha Heights Music Video

Check out Tha Heights wearing JUMP in their new video.

more about “JUMP in “Selfish” by Tha Heights“, posted with vodpod

Unvogue Magazine Shoot

Akira Fashion Show

While out here in Chicago, we’ve had the pleasure of visiting most of Akira’s nine stores.  The owners, Erikka and Jon were quite hospitable.  It’s really quite spectacular as they essentially run Chicago’ fashion scene through a slew of events hosted by some very well known celebrities.  Check out some images from their last fashion show sponsored by JUMP.

Customers of the week: Hedgehog

Here’s Zo wearing the Cosmics.

And Atom wearing the Vanquish.  She is both adorable and insane on the drums!

Sing For China at The Center

This was a rather special event.  These bands were amazing and it’s exciting to see this sort of talent coming from China.  We were quite happy to be a part of it and so was the lucky winner of the raffle.  Ed, Dusty and I definitely have some cool ideas brewing for these guys.

JUMP in Revolver Magazine

Revolver Magazine features the Venture low top from our Fall collection.

Sportswear International Reports TABOOXJUMP collaboration

Coincidentally I went to Atrium’s 15th anniversary party thrown in part by Sportswear International.  It was cool – congrats to Atrium!

TABOOXJUMP

The TABOOXJUMP shoes just reached American shores.  Here’s a sneak peak.

Jump and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas Launch Luxury Sneaker Collection Exclusively for Saks

NEW YORK, NY – Sep. 22 – In an innovative partnership bridging fashion and music, NY based, lifestyle footwear brand, Jump, has teamed up with Taboo of three time Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum recording group, The Black Eyed Peas, to design a limited collection of luxury sneakers. While the performer had already worn several of Jump’s characteristic sneakers on tour, it was a meeting at the Jump SoHo boutique that spawned a full on creative collaboration between the artist and the brand. Soon after, the idea was presented to Saks Fifth Avenue, whereupon the product was embraced and an exclusive launch for the TABOOXJUMP collection was born.

The collection consists of four models adapted from one of Jump’s key styles, the Zeto high top. The sneakers will feature unique branding highlighting the collaboration and will be packaged in limited edition satin bags and drawer boxes. They will retail for $298 a pair.

“It is such an amazing opportunity to align with Taboo, whose design sensibility so perfectly coincides with ours, particularly during what I believe to be the height of his and The Black Eyed Peas’ success”, said Jump Chief Propagandist, Victor Hsu. Through this collaboration, we hope Taboo’s dreams as a shoe fanatic can come to fruition and he can use the experience as a foundation to build his own line of footwear in the future”, said Jump Captain, Lawrence Chen.

“The moment I wore my first pair of Jump shoes I knew there was something extra fresh and unique about them”, said Taboo. “It went perfectly with my style and it had such a great fit while I performed on stage. I’m so honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with such a great company and an amazing group of people to create the perfect union between Jump and myself.”

Saks buyer, Shawn Pean describes the collaboration as “the perfect synergy of Brand and Lifestyle. Taboo has a great sense of style that has become iconic for many, and Jump is a footwear brand that encompasses this lifestyle dressing through a footwear perspective. The brand collaboration has tremendous upside and we are pleased to get in on a ground level and help take this to new heights.”

The collection will be sold exclusively at select Saks locations nationwide for Fall 09 and will launch officially on October 14^th.

About Jump

Jump is a lifestyle footwear brand dedicated to providing the discerning individual with inspiring design and directional fashion. Since its beginnings as an athletic sneaker brand in 1975 Taiwan, Jump has globalized, stocking top retailers in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the US and Canada. Today, Jump pays homage to its sneaker heritage with Jump Deluxe, the definitive convergence of high-end street and daring luxury.

About Taboo

The multi-talented and exceptionally stylish Jaime Gomez, also known to his band mates and fans as Taboo is not just a member of the global chart topping sensations, The Black Eyed Peas, but also a philanthropist and actor, quickly becoming a Latin action movie star. Drawing from cultures and styles from his travels all over the world, Taboo has been a driving force within The Black Eyed Peas and is internationally known for his creative and unique approach to fashion and music.

About Saks

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s preeminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. Today, Saks operates 53 full-line stores in 25 states, 5 licensed stores in the Middle East and 1 licensed store in Mexico City, 52 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store.

Tab also shot me this pic of Apl.de.ap wearing JUMP.

WeAr Magazine

This is a fantastically curated magazine.  If you guys ever have the chance to pick up one (for $75 a piece) check it out.

Here’s the Zeto in their sneaker feature.

And the Captain, Lawrence Chen, looking extra Captain-ish with his facial hair.

Ant Boogie

Ant Boogie is one of Madonna’s dance crew.  He stopped into the store to cop a few pair of JUMP sneakers and to blog about it.  If you get to see Madonna on tour, I’m sure you’ll see him dancing in our shoes.  I really need a haircut in this video.  That and some sleep.

more about “Ant Boogie“, posted with vodpod

SING FOR CHINA

JUMP is very proud and excited to sponsor three of China’s biggest indie rock bands for the SING FOR CHINA event at Bennett Media Studios this Thursday.  Should be a lot of fun as is the norm with Culture Catch events.

Here’s some background on the bands.

About the Bands

Hedgehog:

photo credit, Matthew Niederhauser

Hedgehog, powered by pint-size female drummer/vocalist Atom, represent the best of China’s rock scene. The band was a featured headliner at the Modern Sky Festival in 2008 and Strawberry Festival (Beijing) in May of 2009. Hedgehog’s 2006 debut Noise Hit World was a critic favorite in China, and their 2008 release Blue Day Dreaming helped catapult them to the top of the Chinese indie-rock world.

On SPIN Magazine’s website:

http://spinearth.tv/report/hedgehog-rocks-chinas-future

Strawberry Festival, Beijing:

http://www.vimeo.com/4443832

More:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=1300348224

http://cn.profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=1300348224

http://newindiemusicinhongkong.blogspot.com/2009/04/hedgehog-tour-09-atomic-rock.html

Queen Sea Big Shark:

Expect a barrage of rock n’ roll-electro power punches from arguably the most ferocious rockers on the Beijing scene. QSBS rarely disappoints in delivering tight, raunchy instrumentation fronted by the frenetic, full-body assault of singer Fu Han, a woman seemingly possessed on stage. The band supported the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at the Modern Sky Festival (Beijing) in 2007 and recently headlined the Converse sponsored “Love Noise” tour in China (featured here on the Dazed and Confused website: http://dazeddigital.com/projects/Converse-LoveNoise/Music.aspx.

For more about QSBS, visit:

http://www.myspace.cn/queenseabigshark

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6shj4_queen-sea-big-shark-in-hohaiyan-roc_music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAd2lvLwq50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkaSw-0IO1E&feature=related

Casino Demon:

Veering from raw, noisy guitar bursts to tight, rapid-paced assaults, Casino Demon during 2006 moved from the outskirts of the Beijing live music scene to the forefront. At heart, they’re a good-time rock n’ roll band that really like to crank it up. Casino Demon recently celebrated the release of their new album, Teenage, in March of 2009.

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDSBjO6ndpc

http://dazeddigital.com/projects/Converse-LoveNoise/Music.aspx#CasinoDemon