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Tyler, the Creator took a closer look at Converse‘s shoe archives, unearthing two styles that he just needed to upgrade.
Paying homage to the cultural zeitgeist of the past and present, the 1908 collection centers around two shoe silhouettes — the Naut-1 and Coach Jogger. Both footwear silhouettes marry both old and new, keeping true to their original models, but with a Tyler twist.
Converse launched the unisex collection Friday (June 20). Each shoe is a limited edition, retailing from $80 to $100 depending on the model and colorway. Speaking of colorways, the athletic Coach Jogger comes in three distinctive ones, while the Naut-1, a quintessential boat shoe, boasts three different designs entirely, from florals to monochrome hues.
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To celebrate this historic launch, we’re going to be highlighting some of our favorite styles from the collection that you can shop now, while supplies last.
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Converse 1908 Jogger
A low-top unisex sporty sneaker in bright green hues.
The redesigned Jogger is an effortless, sporty silhouette with a playful color application that makes the shoe pop. This one’s for the runners. Built for both performance and casual wear, this style features a mix of suede and nylon uppers, accompanied by a wrap-around heel and wedge outsole construction that imparts a retro vibe.
You’ve also got two sets of laces for each colorway, offering the wearer endless styling possibilities. To finish off the model, GOLF le FLEUR* branding can be spotted subtly on the uppers as a nod to the rapper’s brand. While our favorite colorway of the revamped Jogger is the Forest Shade/Green, the sneaker also comes in pastel Quiet Tide/Starlight Blue and neutral light brown Bistre/Dijon/Star White.
“There’s something powerful about 1908 because these designs have truly stood the test of time,” Converse’s Archive Manager Sam Smallidge said in a press release. “The Naut-1 and Jogger weren’t just products — they were turning points in how people expressed themselves through sneakers. Their reintroduction is a reminder that Converse has been shaping sneaker culture for over a century through bold design and enduring self-expression. The Converse Archive captures that legacy in every detail.”
Converse 1908 Naut-1
A cream-colored low-top unisex sneaker with floral detailing.
The Naut-1 is a classic example of a boat shoe. Minimalist in composition and chock-full of nautical touches. The sneaker features sturdy canvas uppers and ivory laces that transition into non-slip rubber soles with a cushioned finish. GOLF le FLEUR* branding can also be seen throughout.
Our favorite model of the three available is the Cannoli Cream/Stone Green colorway, which is speckled with embroidered florals in pink and green hues that give major Flower Boy vibes. The green trim offers contrast. The Naut-1 also comes in Dachshund/Afterglow, a monochrome brown, and Starlight Blue/Turkish Tile, a light blue monochrome.
Converse 1908 Jogger
A low-top unisex sporty sneaker in bright blue hues.
The “New Magic Wand” rapper has collaborated with the footwear brand on numerous occasions, tapping GOLF le FLEUR*, his own brand, as a sort of muse. Tyler began working with them in 2017. His collaborative sneakers are often retro-inspired and incorporate pastel colorways and floral motifs. In the past, the musician has reworked popular Converse silhouettes such as the Chuck Taylor and One Stars.
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Axel Arigato just released a collection celebrating all things musicians.
The Swedish brand created new colorways of the Eris sneaker launched on June 11, inspired by a range of musicians from around the world. Retailing for $435, the unisex sneaker campaign was styled on the likes of Parisian musician Camille Jansen, Dutch-British artist Bea and American musician Ana Roxanne. Each sneaker colorway was inspired by the individual artists and their sounds.
Camille Jansen for Axel Arigato Eris campaign.
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New colorways added to the launch palette of blue, yellow and charcoal include brown, oat, light gray and pink, offering prospective buyers the ability to express themselves with a slew of possibilities. The Eris model is a lifestyle sneaker for those who defy convention, choosing to live boldly.
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No matter the colorway, the sneaker’s construction consists of a mix of 86% leather and 14% polyester, leaving a textural finish. Round laces with silicone-dipped aglets give way to plush and bouncy rubber, EVA and TPU soles that cradle the wearer’s feet. Finally, embossed Axel Arigato logo detailing can be spotted throughout the silhouette, offering the shoe an instantly recognizable feel. The monochrome colorways and striking design make these sneakers a statement-maker for sure. You can shop the collection now on Axel Arigato’s website.
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Axel Arigato Eris Sneaker in Light Blue/Light Blue
Light blue chunky sneakers with textured uppers.
The Eris in Light Blue/Light Blue represents Ana Roxanne’s music and her immersive and meditative sound featuring layered vocals, analog synthesizers and field recordings. Roxanne’s music explores both deeply personal and universal themes, aptly reflected in the soft and dreamy blue hue of her sneakers. In the campaign, her Eris silhouette was worn with an orange strappy dress in a boxy style with a speaker fixed to the front. The chunky sneaker silhouette nicely complemented the boxy nature of her dress. In her alternative look, Roxanne also wore black micro shorts and a faux-fur sweater in a coordinating light blue hue.
Axel Arigato Eris Sneaker in Light Yellow/Off White
Pastel yellow chunky sneakers with textural uppers.
The pastel buttercup yellow colorway represents Bea’s ethereal, emotionally textured soundscapes. The musician’s work is unconventional in structure with sounds that are atmospheric, introspective and emotionally textured. Her music is punctuated with otherworldly vocals that give each track an ethereal vibe. To match her sneakers, Bea wore a pastel yellow blazer, accompanied by black micro shorts and a pastel yellow top with a tie detail on the bodice. Her second look consisted of a structural knotted garment. Both looks are playful in nature, solely pulling from the color of her shoes.
Axel Arigato Eris Sneaker in Light Gray/Gray
Gray chunky sneakers with textural uppers.
Finally, Camille Jansen is repped by the gray colorway. The Parisian artist’s music features acoustic narratives of resilience and self-discovery. Her sound is mainly percussive and acoustic, often painting dreamlike scenarios. Jansen modeled the shoes along with a boxy gray bomber jacket and a black bodysuit. Her second look included a gray sculptural top layered over what looked to be a long-sleeved black top or dress. The monochrome gray colorway is more versatile than the rest, meaning your styling options for this one are virtually endless.
There’s a new big techno festival in Italy, the Adriatic Sound Festival. This year’s fest just ended, having taken place on June 13 and 14 at the airport in Fano, a city in the Marche region on the Adriatic Sea, with two days, two monumental stages, 28 artists, music from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., and headliners ranging from Rüfüs Du Sol to the “maestro” of techno, Sven Väth. The festival was born big — being a first edition, one wouldn’t expect such levels of production and audience (the organizers declared almost 17,000 total attendees).
The exclusive launch party on Thursday evening (June 12) at the former church of Saint Francis, in the center of Fano, gave a taste of the atmosphere of Adriatic Sound Festival. The location is spectacular: Dating back to the 14th century, the structure shows a stratification of styles where the neoclassical column and the large apse visually dominate. Without a roof, the former church recalls the atmosphere of places such as the Abbey of San Galgano in Tuscany or the Convento do Carmo in Lisbon.
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The architectural elements were revitalized by the elegant play of lights and lasers, in an ideal dialogue between past and present. It was in this context that — among others — Franky Wah’s DJ set took place, with his introspective beats. He was joined on stage by 22-year-old guitarist Brandon Niederauer, an artist that at the age of 15 was already playing with Lady Gaga and Stevie Nicks, and also blues legends such as Derek Trucks and Buddy Guy.
It’s a good way to add value to the architectural heritage of Fano, which in turn is an integral part of the fest’s concept, with its references to the Roman past of the city (the ancient Fanum Fortunae) starting from the design of the main stage, which recalls Roman columns and the Arch of Augustus, once the entrance to the city.
The jewel in the crown of Adriatic Sound Festival were its two stages: main stage “The Temple,” with its huge 360-degree open structure, and “The Hangar,” positioned in front of the central hangar of the three present at Fano airport (the other two are embellished visuals in the night hours).
The festival’s parking lot was particularly large, though many spectators used alternative forms of transportation such as bicycles and shuttle buses; ambulances and paramedics were present and clearly visible within the festival area, and there were a good number of food trucks, bars and toilets.
Along with the concept, the location was equally iconic. The choice of Fano Airport was one of the winning ingredients of Adriatic Sound Festival, with an energy a bit like U2’s “Beautiful Day” video. The row of three airport hangars can become the symbolic “skyline” of the festival.
Festival organizers respected the lineup’s schedule, with set changes taking place with minute precision and without interruption. There were no hitches apart from Green Velvet’s last-minute cancellation. He was one of the most anticipated DJs and would have graced the main stage for the final set Saturday night, but was replaced by Nicole Moudaber, who took the stage for a surprise second set after performing a few hours earlier at the Hangar Stage.
In Italy, an event like this has never been seen south of Turin, the de facto capital of the Italian electronic scene, where major festivals such as Kappa FuturFestival, Movement and C2C take place. Precisely because it is still “unexplored” from the point of view of mass tourism and the production of major events, and because it is very close to the historic clubbing district of Rimini and Riccione, this area is in a strategic position for an event like Adriatic Sound.
Throughout the festival, one could hear accents from many different parts of Italy, but also a lot of English. With clear potential in terms of audience — starting with the tourists who normally crowd the Adriatic beaches in the summer — Adriatic Sound has what it takes to truly become an event of European relevance.
This article was originally published on Billboard Italy.
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The WNBA is carving out the Saturday afternoon space for nationally-televised games to showcase the best the league has to offer. And now here’s an opportunity for fans to watch star players Kahleah Copper and Angel Reese in action.
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On Saturday (June 21), Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky takes place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
When Does Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Start?
Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky airs live, with a start time of 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
Where to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Online
The Mercury vs. Sky game broadcasts on ABC. It will be available to livestream on Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky with Hulu + Live TV
Phoenix vs. Chicago on ABC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost. Sign up for a 3-day free trial to watch the WNBA game for free.
Hulu + Live TV is best for those who want a top-tier streaming bundle that combines live TV and on-demand titles. The streaming service also has many other networks, including NBC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, Fox, CBS Sports Network, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, Discovery Channel and more.
With tipoff at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, the Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky broadcasts on ABC on Saturday (June 21). The game is available to livestream with Hulu + Live TV.
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It’s likely there may be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during the WNBA game, such as Sky fans Barack Obama, Chance the Rapper, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and others.
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With the success of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake (2025), new fans are discovering the magic and excitement of the Isle of Berk that’s captured in the new movie’s source materials.
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How to Train Your Dragon was based on an animated movie trilogy, which started in 2010, as well as a 12-book young adult series that began in 2003.
And right now, you can pick up the book series set in paperback for $108 on Amazon — $9 per book.
In addition, How to Train Your Dragon books are available as an Audible audiobook, which is only 99 cents for three months for subscribers only.
If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. But right now, Audible has a new promotion, which gives new subscribers three months of service for just 99 cents per month for three months. You’ll receive one credit for any audiobook on Audible. But act fast and sign up now, this deal ends on July 31.
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — which music by film composer John Powell, who also created the music for the original movie — is in theater right now, while the entire book series is ready to buy for $108 on Amazon, while the three-movie Blu-ray set of the animated films is on sale for $12.91 (reg. $29.98) from the retail giant.
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EXO‘s Kai is going on tour.
That’s right, Aeris: Get excited. The musician’s KAION tour is coming to a city near you, and very soon. Tickets are currently available to the general public on a slew of ticketing sites including Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats and so many more, and we’re going to show you how to get them.
The K-pop idol’s touring debut kicked off with a two-night stint at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea, from May 17-18. The tour name, KAION, is a fusion of KAI + ON, with “AION” meaning eternity in Greek.
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The tour name symbolizes the beginning of eternity for this worldwide tour. Kai will make numerous stops from August to September in the United States in Los Angeles, Texas, Atlanta and New York. EXO’s Baekhyun is also going on tour at the same time as his bandmate, meaning Aeries will be spoiled for options this summer. You can see the full list of dates and stops below.
Where to Buy Tickets to Kai’s 2025 KAION Tour
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Best Prices
Ticketmaster has some of the best prices we’ve seen so far for Kai’s tour. Standard tickets at some venues start at around $113. Ticketmaster also offers a Fan Guarantee that allows for cancellations, refunds or exchanges within 24 hours of booking, subject to certain exclusions. Current available venues include the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill., and The Theater at MSG in New York, NY.
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StubHub has a slew of venue options still available for the K-Pop star’s tour. Available venues as of writing include Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill., Fox Theater Atlanta in Atlanta Ga., Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas and Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, Calif. Tickets for venues overseas on Kai’s tour docket are also currently available on StubHub’s site.
StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee allows you to shop for all dates and arenas with ease. It ensures valid tickets every time or your money back. If your event is canceled and not rescheduled, you’ll be able to receive a credit worth 120% of the amount you paid for the impacted event or the option of a cash refund. Safe to say, you’re in good hands.
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We can also help you get the best deals for Kai’s tour tickets on Seat Geek. Right now, you can use promo code BILLBOARD10 at checkout to receive $10 off at checkout. Like most of the ticketing services on this list, Seat Geek features a Buyer Guarantee that ensures a breezy ticket purchase experience no matter what. Some venues have tickets right now for as low as $117.
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There’s nothing better than saving your coin. You can grab Kai’s tour tickets through TicketNetwork with the code BILLBOARD300 to save $300 off orders of $1,000, and BILLBOARD150 to save $150 off orders of $500. Don’t have the money to shell out yet? You can also purchase your tickets on the website now and pay later with help from Affirm. TicketNetwork’s website also includes all-in pricing that lets you see exactly what you’ll be paying upfront (fees included). Right now, a slew of US venues have available tickets on the site so you can choose the spot that’s closest to you without going through scalpers.
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Gametime has a multitude of great seating options still available at many venues for a range of great prices, the most versatile options we’ve seen so far. Some venues have tickets starting at $130. Gametime’s guarantee includes low prices, event cancellation protection, job loss assurance and on-time ticket delivery so you can purchase your concert tickets without breaking a sweat.
Kai’s KAION Touring Schedule in the United States
August 28 Los Angeles, CA Shrine Auditorium
August 31 Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust CU Theatre
September 2 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
September 4 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
September 6 New York, NY The Theater at MSG
More About Kai
Kai is a member of the South Korean boy band EXO. He serves as the band’s main dancer, lead rapper and center. The group debuted back in 2012 and experienced major success in both Korea and the United States. Kai first went solo back in 2020 with his mini album titled Kai. Since then, the musician dropped his EP Peaches in 2021 and EP Rover in 2023. Beyond being an excellent dancer and musician, Kai has also used his gorgeous looks to his advantage as a brand ambassador for Gucci.
Kai’s latest album Wait On Me features seven tracks including singles released ahead of the album “Wait On Me” and “Adult Swim.” Every track on the album is dance-worthy with heavy R&B influence. It stands as one of his more experimental albums to date. The album was dropped in April of this year and serves as Kai’s fourth mini-album.
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Stray Kids’ Seungmin appeared in Burberry’s Festival campaign in celebration of his ambassadorship with the designer brand.
The K-pop idol was styled head-to-toe in tailored designer wear affixed with the brand’s signature plaid motif. Seungmin joins a lengthy list of ambassadors for Burberry, including a mix of actors, musicians and athletes such as Barry Keoghan, Jack Draper, Tang Wei, Chen Kun and Bright Vachirawit.
Seungmin for Burberry’s Festival campaign.
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“It is an honor to join the Burberry family,” said Seungmin in a press release. “It’s an iconic British brand with a rich heritage, and I love that connection — I’m excited to be part of its future.”
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Seungmin acts as the main vocalist for the boy band Stray Kids. The South Korean group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. The group has reached many milestones since their debut in 2018. Among them, the band received a Billboard Music Award for Top Global K-pop Artist in 2024. Six of their albums have also debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.
To celebrate the K-pop artist’s ambassadorship, we’re showing you how to get Seungmin’s look from the festival campaign, down to the shirt he wore and the coat on his back.
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Long Gabardine Car Coat in Fossil
A taupe trench coat with turtleshell buttons.
Burberry’s trench coats are beyond iconic. This one — which we think Seungmin wore in the campaign — is the brand’s Long Gabardine Car Coat in the Fossil colorway. This trench is a taupe hue and comes equipped with decorative turtleshell buttons accompanied by a collared neckline and a peekaboo plaid lining. The coat also features a belted waist and a large Burberry tag affixed to the collar. The coat is oversized and works well layered overtop something else. Seungmin wore his coat open to show off his outfit beneath. You’d be keen on styling this trench with tailored pieces such as slacks or a polo to lean into the preppy vibes.
Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Gray
A plaid collared shirt with contrasting striping and long sleeves.
Playful in plaid, Seungmin was also styled in a new Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Grey. The top was worn slightly unbuttoned and tucked into his pants. This piece is made of breezy and soft cotton and features a subtle button closure, a point collar, single-button cuffs and a uniquely curved hem that creates a flattering fit. The plaid print comes in shades of gray, white black and red, mirroring the plaid lining of his trench coat. Like Seungmin’s styling, we’d suggest tucking this piece into slacks or denim to create a sleek and tailored appearance.
Loose Check Denim Jeans in Indigo
Denim plaid jeans with a loose fit.
Not your average denim, Seungmin’s bottoms are the Loose Check Denim Jeans in the shade Indigo. They look more like slacks than jeans. The pair is extremely chic and baggy, including a unique but understated plaid print accompanied by a distressed appearance.
Button and zipper closures give way to a suede patch with Burberry’s Equestrian Knight Design at the back. It’s all about contrast. These pants look tailored and preppy, but the oversized fit and denim fabric lean more casual. Thanks to this, you can style these slacks both casual and formal. We envision these slacks worn with a crisp white tee tucked in, accompanied by a baggy black leather jacket and low-top lifestyle sneakers.
