You may remember the UNDFTD x Puma Clyde ‘Cali Canvas’ pack we released exclusively back in June? Once again, LOADED are proud announce an exclusive release of the ongoing collaboration between the two prestigious brands.

The Summer 2012 ‘Ripstop’ Collection will be available in store from 15th September 2011.

To be held at the Puma Social Club Auckland (see post below), LOADED are proud to host an INVITE ONLY night which marks not only the  the New Zealand release of the limited collaboration, but is also a preview of the Puma Social Club Auckland before it opens to the public.

For our friends and family, we would like to extend an invitation to you (+ 1 guest) to party with us – on the house -

thanks to the Puma Social Club and their sponsors  Burgerfuel, Redbull, Sony Playstation and Vodafone.

Door list entry only so RSVP is a MUST to join us.  It’ll be an awesome night.  Don’t sleep!

The LOADED crew

DETAILS:

Puma x UNDFTD Collection launch at the Puma Social Club Auckland

Puma Social Club Auckland | Shed 1 & 2, 101 Halsey Street, Auckland Central, NZ

Wednesday 14^th September | 6:30pm – 10:00pm

DOOR LIST ENTRY ONLY – RSVP in store or email “LOADED UNDFTD” with your full name to info@loadednz.com or Rsvp-nz@puma.com and get yourself +1 on the door.

Check it out!  Our friends at PUMA have planned an event of epic proportions to roll out in just over a week!  Have a read below and head down there – Its going to be huge!

Victory doesn’t always come in the form of a winning on-field goal or a walk-off home run. Sometimes, victory is just as simple as a phone number after a long night out on the town. This September, sportlifestyle brand, PUMA®, salutes these special competitive moments with the launch of The PUMA Social Club NZ, the place for the social games we play off the field with friends, when the sun goes down.

Open from September 15th through October 21st in Central Auckland, The PUMA Social Club NZ pays homage to the After Hours Athlete – those who enjoy the smell of victory and the agony of defeat, all with a drink in hand, wearing their favourite pair of PUMA kicks. Has competition ever felt this good?

A 1,376 square metre venue located in Shed 1 and 2, 101 Halsey Street in the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village, The PUMA Social Club NZ is a pop-up retail and nightlife venue that will bring the concept of “vintage” social sports – games like darts, pool, foosball, table tennis and pinball – to life. Celebrating the notion of being social, not just online but in real life, PUMA Social is about having fun and being with friends.

The front of The PUMA Social Club NZ will house two 40 foot shipping containers, converted to create the brands first Concept Store in New Zealand. The PUMA Container Store will carry the unofficial uniform for the late-night owl – from that classic PUMA Track Jacket, to the perfect kicks for a night on the town.

When the sun goes down, The PUMA Social Club NZ will come alive, hosting a wide variety of eclectic programming featuring social sport events, music, lounging and all around good times. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, 9pm till late, enthusiasts can enjoy foosball and interactive gaming in the PlayStation® Suite, plus table tennis matches on the exclusive PUMA Aruliden Chalk Table V2.

Designed with the ultimate rec room in mind, The PUMA Social Club NZ has hints of chalkboard walls, raw wood, corrugated steel, neon lights and plush lounge furniture. With a fully-operational cash bar and night time snacks available, guests will certainly never go thirsty and can satisfy their late night munchies. Throughout the six week event, PUMA has partnered with legendary brand Red Bull and New Zealand icon, BurgerFuel, serving guests up their signature burgers alongside the drink that gives you wings.

Highlight events over the course of the five weeks include:

· The PT3 (PUMA Ping Pong Tournament) feat. The Dream Team on September 16th

· NZ’s own Kiwipong Beer pong Competition on September 30th

· Red Bull Skate Ramp from October 6th – October 9th

· BurgerFuel Eating Competition on October 14

· SingStar™ Competition with PlayStation® on October 15

A full schedule of events, hours of operation and guest appearances will be released and updated on www.puma.com/social. All evening events are 20+.

The first PUMA Social Club appeared on June 10, 2010 as part of PUMA City NY at the South Street Seaport. Open through July 11, 2010, The PUMA Social Club NY hosted a wide variety of events celebrating the global sport of soccer, as well as music events with artists such as The Pretty Reckless, Jay Sean and Big Boi.

For more information about The PUMA Social Club NZ, visit www.puma.com/social. Become a fan on http://www.facebook.com/puma or follow the happenings via twitter @PUMASocialNZ and use #pumasocial for any Tweets about PUMA Social.

LOADED Auckland crew member DJ Katana just finished a sick 90’s – 00’s Hip Hop mixshow. Classic bangers from the likes of Mobb Deep, Talib Kwali, Gang Starr, Pharcyde, The Roots and more are all there.  Check it and click more to see the track listing.

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While this Video wasn’t made to promote The Miami Dream (post below), it does serve to showcase the talent that will be on display during the event.  Dope lil vid which gives you an insight into the painting process through the eyes of the artists.

The Miami Dream.  Support the cause!

(Just as an aside, the video below was released to mark the art co-operative “Sub-Urban Development”)

This painting marks the launch of the sister project to Urban Development call ‘Sub-Urban Development’ which is taking place out at this unique West Auckland venue [Corbans Wine Estate]. After a year of negotiation with various parties TMD got the wall legal again on the condition that it will be maintained and a steady stream of interesting collaborations and small events will take place out there. October and November are already looking good with a solid line up of international and local artists making new work out there.

Some of you may remember our infamous former LOADED High Street manager Charles.  Now pursuing graffiti art as a fulltime endeavor, he joins fellow world renowned TMD crew members in the epic one-off show “The Miami Dream”.  The Miami Dream is a one off fundraising event which will showcase thirteen new pieces from members of TMD, each 2.4m x 2.4m and canvases a range of mediums in the TMD arsenal.  As we said, The Miami Dream is a fundraising event, so each work will be available for sale for one night only!!  Visit the TMD link below for more info.  The Most Dedicated for sure.

http://www.tmdcrew.com/blog/2010/09/27/the-miami-dream-2/

Thursday, 21st October 2010
Shed 6, Upper Deck
90 Wellesley St
Auckland City
Starts 7pm – Work unveiled at 9pm

Visit www.iticket.co.nz or www.conch.co.nz for tickets.

Well, that’s it folks.  The 4th and penultimate week of the wicked adidas Originals promo!

Congratulations to all our winners from LOADED, and big big thanks to all who turned up and tried their hand… or foot.  Also a biggie thanks to adidas Originals!  Choice idea and wicked response from all involved!  Peep the last pics.

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Sorry for the slow updates!  But here are the pics from week 3 of adidas Originals “If The Shoe Fits, Keep Them!”.  Good to see a big turnout again! 

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LOADED has the final instalment of the adidas Originals promotion “If The Shoe Fits, Keep Them”.  This is your last chance to win so get in store!

That’s right, its the final week of adidas’ amazing promotion, and we’re giving away more shoes!  LOADED store has 2 more pairs each of Men’s and Women’s adidas Originals shoes up for grabs.

You all know the deal.  Come in store at the designated time and say the magic password.  Once you do, you’ll get the chance to match your foot to the sizes were giving away and… If The Shoe Fits, Keep Them!

There are a limited number of spot prizes to take home for those who miss out on the shoes.  And for the final week, well have our own $30 LOADED vouchers for any adidas Originals product to give away!!  Check in store for details.

The next giveaway time for LOADED this week is:

Auckland:       Wednesday 9^th June, 12pm

Wellington:     Wednesday 9^th June 12pm

Password:     Lee Hyori

Big thanks to adidas Originals for such a great promo, and congratulations to all those who have won so far!

Get to LOADED!