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adidas Consortium Superstar 80v “Metropolis”

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adidas Consortium has unveiled a limited edition of the Superstar 80v in commemoration of its 10th anniversary. Dubbed the “Metropolis,” the special release boasts a soft suede leather upper in light gray, that sits atop a matching outsole, rounded off with a suede shell toe. The sneaker also sports a silver foil-embossed Consortium insignia on the tongue, with individual numbering on the heel tab. The adidas … Read more

Versace Opens 5-Star Fashion Hotel in Dubai

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Italian fashion house Versace has opened a 5 star luxury hotel in Dubai. Named Palazzo Versace Dubai, the hotel which is reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel reflects … Read more

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 “Suede Collection”

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Converse has just rolled out the latest iteration of its Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 silhouette. Featuring a premium soft suede construction along its upper, the shoes sport a higher rubber foxing along the sole, premium cushioning, metal eyelets, and a vintage 70s license plate on the heel rounding off the design. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 “Suede Collection,” which consists … Read more

Land Rover Unveils The Range Rover Evoque Convertible

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Land Rover has officially unveiled the convertible edition of the Range Rover Evoque SUV. The roof folds down neatly in the shape of a “Z” in 18 seconds and comes back up in 21 seconds, constructed to operate within speeds up to 30 miles per hour. Even though there is only 8.9 cubic feet of storage in the … Read more

Pusha T Named President of G.O.O.D. Music

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Rapper Pusha T has just been appointed president of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music record label. After four months in the works, the Virginia Beach native and Play Cloths owner will be accompanied by his longtime manager Steven Victor, who will be joining as the label’s head of A&R. In a recent interview with Billboard, Pusha T revealed that Kanye offered … Read more

Wish ATL x Vault by Vans “Fine Wine & Olives” Pack

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Luxury meets the streets of Atlanta with the latest Vault by Vans and Wish ATL collaborative endeavor. Dubbed the “Fine Wine & Olives” pack, the release includes a “Rio Red” rendition of the Sk8-Hi LX while the Classic Slip-On LX sports a dark olive color palette with terry cloth accents and corduroy lining. Both models boast a premium leather, with cross-stitch … Read more

Nike Air Force 1 Low Black/Gum

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For Fall 2015, Nike Sportswear has rolled out a black/gum take on the iconic Air Force 1. The sneaker sports a monochromatic black suede upper sitting comfortably atop a gum rubber sole unit. The black/gum Air Force 1 low-top is now available at select Nike Sportswear stores, as well as Nike web store for $90 USD.

adidas Presents the Futurecraft Leather

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German sportswear heavyweight, adidas continues to push the limit of its craft, with the introduction of the Futurecraft Leather. The process re-imagines how to work with leather, utilizing a single piece of leather and removing excess material while reducing the use of adhesives. Using this new innovation, a new take on the iconic adidas Originals Superstar model has been created, in celebration of 45 years of the model. The Futurecraft Leather Superstar will be made available on November 7  for $500 USD at Dover Street Market locations in New York, London, and Tokyo and will be limited to just 45 pairs.

The Madness From Yesterday’s Balmain x H&M Collection Release & The Aftermath

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With the massive hype that surrounded the Balmain x H&M collection that launched yesterday, which promised the masses a more affordable price for Olivier Rousteing’s designs, well we won’t say we didn’t see this coming. The release prompted mass hysteria from a crowd of shoppers that we could actually describe as apocalyptic. From Dubai, to London, to Zagreb, H&M stores were taken … Read more

Mobb Deep to Headline Sole DXB 2015

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American hip-hop duo Mobb Deep – comprised of Havoc and Prodigy, will be heading to Dubai to perform at the upcoming Sole DXB, a two-day event celebrating street culture, music and just generally cool things, on November 20 and 21 at the Dubai Design District. The iconic hip-hop group from New York will be performing … Read more