KENZO has returned with the second installment in its Folio series, which continues to explore culture and global identities. The project, titled “Le Renard Bleu,” is a multi-disciplinary endeavor working across music, video, dance and print, by musicians Midori Takada and Lafawndah, directors Partel Oliva, krump artist Qwenga and photographer CG Watkins. The film and folio project – inspired by the myth of the Blue Fox, which appears in both Senegalese and Japanese folklore – showcase KENZO’s La Collection Memento N°2 and Spring/Summer 2018 collection.
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Nike Introduces the Air VaporMax Light 2
Nike is introducing a brand new silhouette to the Air VaporMax family. Aptly dubbed the Air VaporMax Light 2, the new addition comes in a high-top boot motif with a sock-like upper. The shoe features a grey knitted upper with accents in the form of leather overlays that combine boot influences with a futuristic look. A sturdy midsole … Read more
Nike Air VaporMax 2.0 Flyknit Gets a “Thunder Grey” Treatment
Nike keeps the ball rolling with a new iteration of its Air VaporMax 2.0 Flyknit model, dubbed “Thunder Grey.” The upcoming release sees a combination of “Thunder Grey,” White, “Geode Teal,” Black and “Hot Punch” accents. The Flyknit-constructed upper is decked-out in “Thunder Grey,” which is then accented with a white Swoosh branding on the lateral … Read more
Drake Becomes the First Artist to Hit 1 Billion Streams in One Week
Drake’s latest album Scorpion went platinum the very day it was released, and like that isn’t big enough, the album has now reached 1 billion streams across all platforms globally within a week. This seals the number 1 spot and marks yet another milestone for Drake as the first artist alive or dead, to hit … Read more
Nike Air Max 1 Drops in “Oil Grey/Wild Mango” Colorway
The classic Nike Air Max 1 silhouette has been rendered in an “Oil Grey/Wild Mango” colorway for the summer months. The shoe features a combination of leather, suede and engineered mesh on the upper in “Oil Grey” and “Thunder Grey,” accented with a “Wild Mango” Swoosh in tumbled leather and embroidered branding on the heel. Rounding out … Read more
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Unveils its Pre-Spring 2019 Collection
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC just rolled out its Pre-Spring collection. For this collection, Creative Director Raf Simons has taken inspiration from the tropes of American youth, such as college. The range houses a selection of formal attires such as retro-inspired suit jackets and floor-length dresses, as well as outerwear pieces, and sport-ready sweats and varsity jackets. Logos … Read more
Fendi Releases its Fall/Winter 2018 Menswear Campaign
Italian luxury fashion house, Fendi, is the latest to release its Fall/Winter 2018 menswear collection campaign. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, and Photographed by Daniel Sannwald, the collection sees the luxury label staying true to its iconic “F” pattern identity. The range houses a number of heavily branded silhouettes, in addition to on-trend layering pieces and chunky … Read more
Watch: Khalid – OTW (Official Video) ft. 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign
Khalid has unveiled the official video to “OTW” – a collaborative song with 6lack and Ty Dolla $ign. The Calmatic-directed visual features the trio singing and stepping in matching orange bomber jackets, while coordinating to rendezvous with their love interests at a block party, reminiscent of an all-male R&B group in the ’90s. From the video credit style, to the actual visual aesthetic, communication devices, cars, and fashion, “OTW” video brings back that good memory of the ’90s era. Hit the play button above to watch the video.
adidas Introduces the All-New AlphaBounce Instinct
adidas has just unveiled the all-new AlphaBounce Instinct, a performance sneaker designed to give athletes an edge in their sport. Although, according to adidas Running, the sneaker is designed for both running and training, several sites have designated the shoe as a lifestyle model. The AlphaBounce Instinct features a breathable engineered mesh upper, a torsion … Read more
Gucci Unveils Fall/Winter 2018 “Gucci Collectors” Campaign
Gucci just rolled out its campaign for its Fall/Winter 2018 collection. Aptly dubbed “Gucci Collectors,” the campaign draws inspiration from eccentric personalities who passionately seek out paintings, antiques, rare objects and other vintage collectibles. The campaign celebrates those who the society often considers to be oddballs, as they are frequently the most interesting and creative people, with … Read more