NIKE BASKETBALL ELITE SERIES 2.0 | A VISUAL BREAKDOWN

The Nike Basketball Elite Series is the very pinnacle of basketball footwear performance and design. Returning in this year's Nike Elite line-up are LeBron with his LeBron X PS Elite and Kobe with his Zoom Kobe 8 Elite. Joining the squad is KD with his improved KD V Elite - lower, faster, and more versatile than ever.

Today, I would like to quickly share with you, visually, what this new series is all about - from designer insights, to production briefing, to the break down of each shoe's tech upgrade.

So without further delay, here it is... The Nike Basketball Elite Series 2.0.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE, Vol. "GAME 7!!!"

I had to win a different kind of contest to get these bad boys. #FLOTG is everything. All day, baby!
#ChampionFeel #CountOnCobra #ThankYou

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THE TITAN X iCANSERVE 'HOLD STEADY' TEE

When I was asked to design a shirt for iCanServe - a breast cancer awareness foundation, I was more than happy to oblige.

TITAN NIKE LEBRON X "CORK" RELEASE EVENT RECAP

When our big brothers Dennis, Raoul and Levon left us with the responsibility of running the Cork release, this might've crossed their minds...



Fortunately for them, we're too lame to pull that off.

So yes, as I was saying, a couple of Saturdays ago Miguel, Jeremy, Sudan, Paul and I lead the release of NSW's breakthrough product, the Nike LeBron X "Cork".

Through a "By Invitation Only" event, select Elite Titan Players Club members, celebrities, ballplayers, influencers, and media guests were ushered into the Titan Flagship Store in TwoParkade for an afternoon of wine, good company and merriment. Oh, and yes... Shoes.

It was an intimate gathering of friends and LBJ fans. It's safe to say that everyone had a great time. Some more than others (i.e. the folks that brought home the Corks)

Right after that, we decided to let the Barkleyposites loose via lottery. That went quick as well, not surprising for an ill shoe. It's our little token of thanks to the GREATEST CUSTOMERS IN THE GAME for the loyalty and love.

So there... Won't keep you guys waiting anymore! Check the photos below.

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AIR JORDAN 1 "ROYAL BLUE" DROPPING AT TITAN

When I said "FOLLOW THE LIGHTNING" this is what I meant. The legend is back!


For more details, visit TITAN22.COM.
1985 'till infinity!

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JORDAN BRAND "STEALTH" PACK

Michael Jordan once said: “By the time you see me coming, it’s too late." His quote, and the way he approached the game of basketball throughout his career, inspired the stealth aesthetic featured in the Air Jordan XX8. The special Jordan pack, comprised of an Air Jordan I, Air Jordan III, Jordan MELO M9 and Jordan CP3.VI, takes its color cues from the Air Jordan XX8's night vision-inspired look.

The pack will be sold in two separate offerings scheduled for February 14 and 16. The first two shoes available in the pack will be the Jordan MELO M9 and the Jordan CP3.VI. Both products will feature integrated UV ink throughout the upper that illuminates when viewed under black light. The MELO M9 features a glowing outsole while the CP3.VI features an illuminated Podulon midsole when exposed to black light.

The offering on February 16 will feature an Air Jordan I Retro Mid and an Air Jordan III that will include the color cues aligned to the Air Jordan XX8. The Air Jordan I, which was first released in 1985, features a glowing outsole, laces and Jumpman logo when exposed to black light. The Air Jordan III, which debuted in 1988, features an electric green outsole and collar that draw inspiration directly from the color scheme of the Air Jordan XX8.

The pinnacle performance product of the weekend will be the Air Jordan XX8. Jordan Brand athlete Russell Westbrook debuted the latest iteration of the classic Jordan line on December 4. Consumers will have the opportunity to purchase two different color combinations of the Air Jordan XX8, including the black/white/electric green version.

All pairs will be available at Titan's TwoParkade Flagship store. More details on their website. Peep the official photos below.

AIR JORDAN 5 "FIRE RED" | TITAN RELEASE

I was working on this poster on a plane, over Visayan airspace, headed for Bacolod. "ATTACK FROM ABOVE" literally! But hold on, it's not about me... It's the shoes! Word to Spike.

This Saturday, January 26, the much awaited classic will finally return. Prepare for combat folks because this is a free-for-all, first come/first served release... So look alive!

But if you are a TITAN PLAYERS' CLUB member, you don't have to sweat that much; Just for today, January 24, Titan is opening up reservation slots up until 12:00MN. You have about an hour to safeguard your pair.

The Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" will be available at select Titan doors - TwoParkade, Burgos Circle, Taft, Katipunan and also on the Webstore.



ATTACK FROM ABOVE.

#FLOTG

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REEBOK ANSWER IV 'BLACK/GREY' | DETAILED PHOTOS

Growing up, it was very hard not to respect Allen Iverson's abilities on the court. Whether you loved him or hated him, it's undeniable that his exciting, and somewhat controversial, career has changed the game for the better.

For the young cats out there, Allen Iverson's relevance is very difficult to describe in a few short paragraphs - I suggest you get familiar and hit google and YouTube, witness the documented magic yourself. But for the not-so-youngbloods such as myself, there are no write-ups necessary.

To put it simply: The Answer can ball.

This Saturday, January 19, our favorite hoops joint TITAN will pay homage to one of the most important shoes in the history of basketball.

The Answer IV, which AI rocked during his incredible MVP and championship run, will release exclusively and in limited quantities in Titan TwoParkade, Taft, RONAC, and Katipunan. Few pairs are also allocated for their online store.

The Reebok Answer IV will retail for Php 7, 595.00.

Own a piece of history. If you grew up rocking broad shouldered jerseys, improvised shooting sleeves, and shin-length baggy ball shorts, trust me... You need these.

Peep the detailed photos below.

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TITAN 2K13 FINALS X AJ11 PLAYOFFS RELEASE EVENT RECAP

And so it was: The basketball footwear authority TITAN has finally released the Air Jordan 11 Playoffs - the year's most anticipated shoe. Coinciding with this epic drop is the Finals of their 2nd (do I dare say ANNUAL...) 2K13 Tournament.

Thursday, December 20 - Legions of Titan loyalists came down upon the RONAC Arts Center to get their much coveted pair of Air Jordan 11 Playoffs (or BRed 11s, as most fondly call them).

The place, even though packed, was far from chaotic... You have got to respect Titan's methods of handling such giant releases! From the second the customer approaches the table up until the time he grabs his bagged pair - that transaction was designed to take less than a minute to close. And guess what folks, Titan delivered like clockwork!

On the flip side - at around 1:00PM, the Titan 2K13 Tournament was underway. With the likes of MC Paolo hosting and DJ Ace Ramos providing the tunes (which were bangers, by the way...) even non-participants were all hyped up and shit!

The house was exploding with energy, and I have a feeling the food had something to do with it. Aside from the mainstay Sabrett Hotdogs, the homie Mackie's food venture EAT MY GF also made its way to the event... Feeding the hungry crowd who happens to have a hankering for good food.

Completing the event are the great people that came thru and showed their support. It's quite a long list; you know who you are anyway... So shout outs to you for giving love!

From a personal standpoint, I never had any idea how much work was being put into releases of this scale... Until that day. That's because Titan has always made it look easy. I am extremely proud of the team and how we did things! So if I may say, we all deserve a pat on the back. We ain't getting comfortable though... We got to soldier on, because we're on to the next one.

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME. THEN, NOW... 'TILL INFINITY.

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TITAN 2K13 "THE QUALIFIERS" EVENT RECAP

Last November 10, Saturday, My brother Victor and I were invited by TITAN and SLAM PH to participate in their 2nd 2K13 tournament. It was a no-brainer for us; with a prize line-up so ridiculous (PS3 unit,  2K13 game, a year's sub to Slam Ph, a 1-of-1 WIP Cap, a year's supply of fresh kicks from Titan, and the usual championship wares), we would be stupid not to join.

We got there at around 9:30 AM, and the line has snaked to The Deck already. Hopefuls filled in their names and got their complementary Slam Ph magazine and game shirt (which yours truly designed), and at around 10:00 AM, the tourney was good to go.

256 players battled it out, and at the end of the day, only 128 will march on. Here's the recap from our perspective.

Thanks to the fam Titan and Slam Ph for the invite! We had a blast! 

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TITAN X JASON MARKK EVENT RECAP

I usually save my Sundays for cleaning my shoes - I'm sure you good folks do the same. I have a couple dozen lined up as we speak, and just thinking about it makes me tired. Thank God for Jason Markk, though!

I'm pretty much addicted to doing things efficiently, and that's the reason why I'm on Jason Markk: the ground-breaking sneaker cleaner has cut my detailing time in half. That's a big factor to consider. It's the only solution I trust my shoes with.

On the flipside, Titan - an entity that is also synonymous to innovation, recognizes this greatness; And so, the two revolutionary players of the game got together to produce something unimaginably dope.

It was just bound to happen.

And so last November 29th, Jason Markk and Titan celebrated a collab so crazy, it brought shoe lovers of all forms to The Lightning's new flagship. Jason Markk himself came thru to bless the event!

Cheers to everyone that came out and showed love. A big shout out to Jason! All around good fella... Hope you enjoyed your time here, bud!

Here's a recap of what went down that night. Go on ahead and enjoy the photos, I have to step out for a while... So excuse me, I have shoes to freshen up. :)

TITAN 2PARKADE OPENING WEEKEND RECAP

A DAY IN THE LIFE, Vol. "2PARKADE"

Happening in an hour.



History. Be there.

#GAMECHANGERS

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RETURN TO DEER VALLEY OMNIBUS VIDEO

WELCOME BACK TO DEER VALLEY.

SBTG X TITAN X UNSCHLD "RETURN TO DEER VALLEY"

The day is almost upon us. This Thursday, November 22, Basketball retail giant TITAN, local street wear powerhouse UNSCHLD, and the legendary artist SBTG join forces once again for another monumental collaboration.

"RETURN TO DEER VALLEY" is the sequel to the highly successful DEER VALLEY TITANS project of 2011. The Deer Valley Titans - consisting of Andro Torres, Brandon Cablay, Tony Dela Cruz, Marc Pingris, PJ Simon, Vaughn Canta, and Sudan Daniel - are set to return stronger than ever to defend the throne they conquered.

TITAN 2PARKADE OPENING DAY

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER.

DVT.
FOUR.
YEEZY.

NOW THAT'S A WEEKEND.


#FLOTG

WIP CAP X TITAN "36 CHAMBERS" RELEASE PARTY RECAP

First of all, my apologies for the extremely late recap. I got caught up in the excitement of my new job. Business is still business, though, and I'm taking the adjustment process seriously.

Bottomline: I am beyond happy to be part of this new collective. I just don't want to blow the opportunity.

Anyway, enough about me. Let's get down to it.

Two Tuesdays ago, October 16, WIP Caps and Titan released a limited edition Wu-Tang Clan inspired fitted - The "36 Chambers".

The detail on this cap is ridiculous! Aside from the high quality work that we've grown accustomed to anything WIP, The 36 Chambers has this buddha bead embroidery on the under brim. That bit did it for me. WIP got the cap game on a choke hold, for real.

People heavily involved in the scene as well as Hip-Hop heads (no pun intended) gathered together to celebrate the release. Titan hosted the party, while overflowing drinks were provided by their next door neighbor Bugsy's - and they were not cheap with the alcohol! Dope tunes were dished out all night by DJ Nix Damn P and DJ Aryan. You know the party is serious when you got these two involved.

I would like to thank Ian of WIP Caps for being such a dope host and for taking good care of us. Congrats on the release, bud! Big ups to the Titan fam for allowing us to party hard! Shouts to Dennis, Jeff, Raoul, Levon, PJ, Migs and Darwin (Darwin was a BEAST that night!)

Shouts to Jojo, to MarkLegendary, Marts, Miss Mae, Tony, Jino Boy and The Billions! Shouts to our #NT fam Mackie, Toots, G3, and Doc (Congrats, by the way! The good doctor got hitched over the weekend). Shouts to SuperMikki, Rjay, George, Notti, and the rest of the RONAC crew.

It was great seeing JoeyTooFresh again, even though we only had 2 minutes of catch-up time!  Shouts to Ogilvy's Very Own Jandrizzy Lim! Great meeting new folks - Anikka, Mike Love, and Linda! Big shouts to Boom and Mia... Great to finally meet you folks! Quick side note: Boom and Mia's On Demand was my favorite show on radio... I shit you not. I love Carla D, though, don't get it twisted! Haha!

When I was processing the photos, I kept on LOL-ing because I don't remember most of the shots I took. It felt like the Hangover's closing credits. It was fun though... Wild night, but fun nonetheless. We should do it again!

#FLOTG.

TITAN 2K13 TOURNAMENT - THE QUALIFIERS

The Lightning Squad is setting a 2K tournament unlike anything we have seen anywhere.

On November 10, at the RONAC Art Center, Titan will kick-off one of the biggest (if not the biggest) NBA 2K tournament to date.

At stake: ONE (1) YEAR SUPPLY OF SNEAKERS. ANY PAIR. FOR A YEAR.

Yes, you read that right. You won't have to camp out, struggle, and miss out on ANY of the releases for a year. On top of that, the champ will also get a brand new PS3 console, an NBA 2K13 game, a 1-of-1 WIP Cap X Titan "CHAMPION" cap, a trophy, a medal, and a year's worth of bragging rights.

The Qualifying Round will start on November 10, with the Championship Round starting sometime December. Do you think you have what it takes?

Registration is open until the 31st of October. Entry fee is only Php 750.00.

For more details, peep the poster below. For a detailed set of instructions, jump to titan22.com.

TITAN X UNSCHLD "DEER VALLEY TITANS" DUFFEL BAG

I don't know about you, but it is close-to-impossible for me to go home empty-handed whenever I drop by The Deck.

I picked this up last week - TITAN X UNSCHLD "DEER VALLEY TITANS" DUFFEL BAG. Coming from one of 2011's strongest capsule collections (if not the strongest), anything DVT is highly coveted. The quality on this is on point, and it's crafted by UNSCHLD - there's no doubt it looks good. This joint just makes me all the more excited for this year's TITAN X UNSCHLD connection.

TITAN X WIP CAPS | '36 CHAMBERS' RELEASE PARTY

One of my favorite albums of all time - an album I will never delete in my iPod, is getting some WIP treatment.

Paying homage to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, WIP CAPS is releasing a limited edition '36 CHAMBERS' joint, exclusively available at Titan.

A party will be thrown to celebrate the event with DJ Nix Damn P and DJ Aryan bringing the ruckus.

Also, Series 1 of our Sneaker Sticker project with Titan is dropping that day. Cop a pair and you get a pack for free. 'Till supplies last! When they're gone... They're gone.

Peep the poster below.