Nike must like London-based menswear designer Katie Eary, the company recenlty called on her again (she has dressed sprinter Martin Rooney in a custom, cheetah Nike track jacket)  to interpret a pair of “Lunar Glide 2s,” the brand’s current out-of-the-box, superstar running shoe style. Not sure if these are more for inspiration than wearing, but the materials story is about as sick as it comes. Via Vicestyle.

Frye has always offered a range of styles beyond its famous down-to-Earth boots, but this foray into sneakers is a first that I know of. And if this is its virgin attempt, then kudos! Very nicely done! Available also in black at Urbanoutfitters. Via Nylon.

Adidas applies its expertise in stripes to a collection that includes a cardigan, tee-shirt, tank top, dress, leggings and even a scarf. Now available at Adidasshop. More looks on the next page.

Vashtie Kola, who recently shook up the sneaker world as the first female collaborator on a pair of Jordans, was recently interviewed by Vibe Vixen magazine. In the q&a she chats about the origin of her name, her fave kicks, and her views on baby tees and how she believes tees in general should fit. Here’s a taste….Kola’s response to a question, asking her to describe her style:

“Fashion-forward tomboy. Although I like sneakers and I like hoodies and t-shirts, I also like well-made things, the world of high-fashion is dear to me because I like things that are well-made and that’s not to say that all things high-fashion are well made. I like things that are fashionable ad I like well-made tangible products and goods. You know, I have a really great handbag collection and shoe collection whether it be sneakers or heels. It spaNS those two worlds and it’s kind of a balance.”

Sick of the whole plushie trend whereby everything from shoes to key chains gets covered with teddy bear fur? I’m so 100 percent not! This whole collection of “Plush Kitty” Reebok sneakers [UPDATE: it's a collabo with Hello Kitty] is spectacular, but the pink ones are next level in their deep decadence. Available, natch, in Japan at Atmos. More looks on next page.

From the “Never Too Much” Luther Vandross school of thought, Christian Louboutin serves up another sneaker preview (above) from the men’s Autumn 2010 line, which layers studs on top of leopard pony skin. Sumptous like a hot fudge sundae! –More images at Highsnobiety

The lowdown on Madge’s new man. For one, he’s rrrrrrripped! –Jezebel

They debate over Marc Jacob’s intentions as they relate to wooing China with the LV Spring 2011 collection continues and moves to counting the number of Asian models–as in there were more this time, increasing to 13% from 5.4% in his last show. –Fashion Copious

3-D boobs in Playtex Cross Your Heart bras were the theme de jour in an editorial from the October issue of GermanVogue. –Blogue

Vashtie, the first woman ever to collaborate on a pair of Jordans, gets a kick out of seeing her babies bestowed with Ebay status. –Vashtie

Leah McSweeney and Married to the M.O.B. are baaaack, with another collaboration with Reebok, the first one with Colette, which famously sold out in less than 30 minutes. This one feature the all time classic Reebok Freestyle in a style called “Dubble Bubble.” The shoe has a suede upper in cobalt blue, pig suede lining, plus a rose gold Married to the M.O.B. logo pin on the outside of each shoe. Inside the tongue reads “We stay laced since 1982.” On the design, this time around McSweeney says she wanted a more grown and lux shoe, “The last Reebok I designed with Colette was a little more playful and I wanted to do something a little more grown up this time.” The shoe launches November 1st and can be picked up for 100 beans at Karmaloop and Michael K on the East Coast and Undefeated and PickYourShoes on the West Coast. I’m assuming brick and mortar shops only. A couple more shots on the next page.

Terry Richardson shoots a lookbook (image above) for Reebok. –More at HighSnobiety

Kanye claim the suits won’t let him use album art (click to next page to view) of choice because it features nudity (more specifically a black man having sex with a white woman with a polka dot tail!). The execs whisper otherwise behind his back. –Latimes

M.I.A. has purchased another URL, featuring her latest video song offering. Other sites are saying it features a live performance, but all that’s there now is some dude’s face. –Bedroomtothehallway

You like  a man with tats? Head to Mobliving, where the MTTM ladies get their male buddies to strip during the photo shoot for the holiday lookbook. Much laughter, blushing and picture taking ensues. –Mobliving

In the ongoing depate over whether the Asian-influenced Louis Vuitton runway collection would actually appeal to Asians (ignoring the fact that it will probably barely hit stores), one Hong Kong socialite gives the LV runway the thumbs up, while a consultant says it was too heavy-handed. Well that solves that! –WSJ

In more debate news, among black women, “going natural” gains steam but, naturally, not without some good ole “good hair” controversy. Cocoandcreme.

Kicking ourselves for not being able to slot the launch of the Vans X MadeMe shoe collabo into our schedules, but ahh well, that is neither here nor there. More importantly, the shoes are quite adorable, carrying that distinct design flavor of MadeMe designer Erin Magee (the collection is called ”Life Is A Mystery,” a tribute to Magee’s adored, Madonna) and even better, you can buy them now in the MadeMe store for 70 beans–nice! Featured styles are the Camryn and the Wellesley. More looks after the flip.

We found via graffiti artist TooFly that our pals at Femalesneakerfiend are working on publishing “Girls Got Kicks,” a book featuring female sneaker lovers from around the globe. The book will feature a combination of shots by Amanda Lopez (who shot TooFly above) plus images sent in from collectors.  Lopez and Lori Lobenstine, founder of FSF, were recently interviewed by Sneakerfreaker and Lobenstine had this to say about women who collect, “It’s pretty easy to like kicks if you’re a guy. But if you’re a girl with a sick collection you’re going to face-down some folks who really doubt you. So I love female sneaker fiends for that glint in their eye, that swagger in their step and the extra knowledge they have to have for when guys assume they don’t.” Yes, we agree! And on that note, were any of you remember our pre-HS days when we were known as Chickswithkicks??