Apr 27, 2026
From Lagos Skate Parks to Sotheby’s: The Rapid Institutional Ascent of Slawn
Tracing the Nigerian artist’s path from the Motherlan skate crew to F1 liveries and the cover of Hypebeast’s Architects Issue.
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Apr 27, 2026
Nike Sharpens the Air Force 1 with a Patent Leather Finish
Nike refreshes the 1982 classic with a high-gloss white patent leather finish, trading matte utility for a sharper, light-reflective edge.
Apr 27, 2026
G-SHOCK and Coca-Cola Subvert Expectations with Glass-Inspired GA-2100
Moving away from primary reds, the new collaborative GA-2100CC-3A finds inspiration in the translucent green tint of the classic Georgia green glass bottle.
Apr 27, 2026
Adidas Brings Lunar New Year Embroidery to the States
After dominating social feeds abroad, the Adidas Chinese New Year collection brings its intricate embroidery and technical construction to a US release this May.
Apr 27, 2026
Converse Elevates the Chuck Taylor with Hand-Woven Italian Leather
Moving beyond canvas, the First String imprint introduces hand-woven Italian leather and ergonomic refinements to the iconic silhouette.
Apr 27, 2026
Nike and Phaidon Archive the Evolution of the Pitch
A new 240-page monograph from Nike and Phaidon explores the history of football footwear, from 1970s leather to the space-age Mercurial.
Apr 27, 2026
Demna’s 'Generation Gucci' Lenses the New Era Through His Own Eye
Creative director Demna Gvasalia takes behind the lens for a raw, 84-photo campaign that redefines Gucci’s legacy through a modern, subverted lens.
Apr 27, 2026
Bottega Veneta and Kwangho Lee Redefine the Intrecciato in Milan
Seoul-based artist Kwangho Lee brings his experimental weaving techniques to Bottega Veneta for a standout installation at Milan Design Week.
Apr 27, 2026
G-SHOCK and Coca-Cola Subvert Expectations with Glass-Inspired GA-2100
Moving away from primary reds, the new collaborative GA-2100CC-3A finds inspiration in the translucent green tint of the classic Georgia green glass bottle.
Apr 27, 2026
Jordan Brand Unveils Player-Exclusive AJ4 for the 2026 Classic
A high-tier player exclusive surfaces for the 2026 Jordan Brand Classic, featuring premium purple suede and custom 'LA' heel branding.
Apr 27, 2026
The Air Jordan 4 'Black Laser' Returns After a Two-Decade Drought
After 22 years in the vault, the intricate 'Black Laser' AJ4 is returning to retailers, offering a wearable update to a 2005 grail.
Apr 27, 2026
Travis Scott Brings Cactus Jack to the Pitch with Nike Phantom 6 Collab
Moving beyond lifestyle sneakers, Travis Scott enters the performance football space with a technical Nike Phantom 6 collaboration.
Apr 27, 2026
Air Jordan 14 “SDSU” PE Surfaces
A first look at the player-exclusive Air Jordan 14 for San Diego State, featuring black suede and the Aztec shield.
Apr 27, 2026
The Air Jordan 10 “Red Steel” Ends a Two-Decade Hiatus
Ending a 22-year absence, the fan-favorite 2005 colorway joins a multi-year revival of the Air Jordan 10 silhouette.
Apr 23, 2026
Yaya Bey’s Spontaneous Soul
The Brooklyn songwriter refines her conversational soul with a project that balances wry humor, breezy production, and spontaneous sound design.
Apr 23, 2026
Atlanta’s New Guard: diamond* and Tezzus on the UY SCUTI BØYZ Era
The UY SCUTI BØYZ frontrunners discuss the influence of Young Thug and the technical evolution of the Atlanta underground.
Apr 23, 2026
EMPIRE and Zee Music Form Strategic Global Alliance
The independent giant partners with India's Bollywood leader to take the country's sound global.
Apr 23, 2026
Cam’ron Revisits the 'Paper Soldiers' Lineage in Tense Kevin Hart Exchange
Cam’ron defends his recent interrogation of Kevin Hart, citing their shared history on the set of the 2002 Roc-A-Fella cult classic 'Paper Soldiers.'
Apr 23, 2026
New Balance Honors the London Marathon with a Made in UK 991v2
New Balance celebrates its London Marathon partnership with a premium, Flimby-made 991v2 in striking teal and aqua.
Apr 23, 2026
PUMA and Ahluwalia Reunite for a Vibrant Love Letter To African Football Culture
Priya Ahluwalia brings her Nigerian-Indian heritage to PUMA’s archives, reimagining football culture through a lens of pan-African textiles and recycled fibers.
Apr 23, 2026
Nike’s Mind 001 Proves the Future of Footwear is Sculptural
Moving beyond the foam runner trend, Nike’s new Mind 001 silhouette leans into architectural geometry and Brutalist textures.
Apr 23, 2026
John Geiger and Lids Take the 'Misplaced Series' to the Gridiron
Designer John Geiger expands his partnership with Lids, bringing his signature disrupted logo aesthetic to a 16-team NFL collection.
Apr 23, 2026
Nike Transforms Milan’s Dropcity Into a Living Archive of Air
Nike lands at Milan Design Week 2026 with a massive archive of 100+ prototypes and a new permanent research hub at Dropcity.
Apr 23, 2026
BMW’s New 7-Series Bridges the Gap to the Neue Klasse Era
BMW pivots its flagship sedan toward a 'monolithic' future, featuring 8K theater screens and Swarovski crystal optics.