[mr.pure]

At least the hair ain't disappearing off the back of your head fella.

[scotswiss]

At least the hair ain't disappearing off the back of your head fella.

Mine is and I'm getting a few silver streaks on both sides......



Pure's the OAP of the site then?

[scotswiss]

Thought this was worth sharing, got my press passes sorted and I'm bidding and winning on my size, end of:

Pics are here:

http://www.plus41.ch/index.php?display=p...p=5&page=1

PRESS RELEASE . Z|RICH 13.10.2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHRISTIES AND NIKE ANNOUNCE SNEAKERS AUCTION

Z|rich, 13 October 2006 - Christies and Nike announce the first-ever auctioning of sneakers by a major auction house, a charity sale to benefit Schtifti, a Swiss foundation promoting health for young people through freestyle sports. The auction will take place on Wednesday, 1 November 2006 in Z|richs trendiest night spot Mascotte near Bellevue.

Christies will auction five pairs of the +41 Nike iD Air Max, part of the Nike Air Max 1 series which represent an iconic shoe in sneaker history. The shoes being auctioned were designed by Lausannes star young design firm +41. By personalizing the sneakers with eyes, +41s intention was to switch the ordinary roles: instead of people looking at the sneakers, it's the sneakers that look at you.

The eyes also represent +41's vision of Nike Air History: they see and show a revolutionary system which brought something new to sports technology and definitively changed the sneaker scene. These shoes were originally sold only at the niche boutique Thomas I Punkt store in Hamburg, with all benefits going to a charitable organization. Due to overwhelming demand all models sold out before the release.

Now Nike will offer five pairs of the +41 Nike iD Air Max from the exclusive numbered series of 41 packages which consists of a:

- a pair of +41 Nike iD Air Max 1
- a +41 Air Max 1 artwork t-shirt
- a pack of stickers

Each lot represents a unique item, because there will only be one shoe sold in each size, and there may thus be strong competition for certain shoes. The broader market for sneakers has been growing rapidly as the shoe-fanatic market sector rises in economic status. In late September, for example, a pair of Nike Air Jordan IV sold for more than $5,200 online and limited edition sneakers designed by couture specialists commonly sell for prices rivaling those of more traditional luxury footwear.

Christie's is the world's leading auction house, a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service, and international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million. In 2005 Christie's annual global sales increased 38% to $3.2 billion, the highest total in company history and propelling the auction house into global market leadership

The Zurich office, located next to the famous Kunsthaus, was opened in 1978. Christie's began holding bi-annual auctions for Swiss Art in 1991 and regularly hosts preview exhibitions, lectures, charity auctions and other special events, which are very popular among both collectors and art connoisseurs.

Each pair sold for more than CHF 1000, I gave up bidding at CHF 1150 on the size 42.

Quality story though, I got stuck in traffic so the lady who organized from Nike ended up bidding for me by phone.

I'm officially the first mystery phone bidder on the first ever auction house trainer auction!

International playboy points for that methinks!



And extra bonus points for having some restraint, I only went 11.5% over my "etched in stone" max bidding limit of a grand.



Still didn't win though, oh well that's CHF 1150 for some NBHDs I reckon!

[Effel]

Nice!

[woody]

At least the hair ain't disappearing off the back of your head fella.

Mine is and I'm getting a few silver streaks on both sides......



Pure's the OAP of the site then?

At least the hair ain't disappearing off the back of your head fella.

Apparently you get your hair from your grandad on your mums side rather than from your dad or so I've heard. just thought you'd all like to know that

[mr.pure]

Gutted !
He ended up bald as a coot !
Mind you the other grandad died at the age of 54 so I guess I'd rather be bald.

Scot, what did they go for in the end ?

[woody]

Innit, I've always been thinking yeah my dad's grey but not bald so I'll be all good but I'm fucked now, gonna be bald and grey and rock a booby charlton style combover

[scotswiss]

Innit, I've always been thinking yeah my dad's grey but not bald so I'll be all good but I'm fucked now, gonna be bald and grey and rock a booby charlton style combover

Ditto! Was creasing myself about to post the combover thing but it seems I'm not alone, the old fella did like to use the old Brylcreem to paste the combover to his head though so it didn't move!

Classy.....he was the Don though so it's forgiveable!



PS - Got the Stussy x Nike Free Trails yesterday, shite, they look good but absolutely shoddy is the best description I can muster....

[woody]

Ebay em, or maybe swap for some brylcreem? It's an investment

[mr.pure]

That'd be a waste of money as well, he shortly won't have enough hair to stick down.

[Effel]

Get a buffer as well then

[mr.pure]

^
And some furniture polish !

[scotswiss]

Get a buffer as well then

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=buffer

Definition 2

Got one thanks!!!