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One of the most iconic coats is back just in time for the winter. Baby Phat is bringing back their Puffer Jacket for their 25th anniversary.
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The house that Kimora Lee Simmons built is back. To commemorate the brand’s 25 year milestone the women’s brand is reissuing their Puffer Jacket. Originally released in 1999 this outwear piece would be embraced by women of all ages as it put a twist to how femininity was represented in fashion. It features an eye-catching stand collar with detachable faux fur-trimmed hood and of course the Baby Phat cat logo stitching on the back and left chest. Additionally, the ribbed hem and cuffs bring the nostalgia full circle.
Starring in the campaign is Kimora Lee Simmons and her daughter Ming Lee. The Baby Phat Puffer Jacket is offered in several colorways including Olive, Onyx, Sand, and a Glossy Red. It is available in sizes extra small to XXXL and is priced at $120.00. You can shop the Puffer Jacket and the rest of the new Baby Phat collection here.
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Culture Kings, a one-stop-shop for streetwear aficionados, is always a step ahead when it comes to bringing the masses the freshest styles for every season. The famed brand has banded with musicians and entertainers over the years, and the brand has a fresh collection of fits for the music fans out there.
With the holidays looming in the distance, it’s about time to snag a great gift for your family and friends. Culture Kings takes a lot of guesswork out of gift-giving, especially if they’re into music.
Below, we’re featuring just a handful of offerings from Culture King’s vast collection of styles. J. Cole’s Dreamville Records gets shine via a new line of shirts, hoodies, and shorts, just in time for the North Carolina rapper’s annual Dreamville Festival happening next year. Nas, who is still very much a problem on the microphone, has his 2002 studio album God’s Son and its tracklist emblazoned on a classic white t-shirt.
The relaxed, baggy look of the ’90s is back in effect and boy band faves N’Sync and pop princess Britney Spears find themselves stylishly placed on the front of some high-quality t-shirts. N’Sync’s third studio album, No Strings Attached, is featured while the photo from Spears’ 1999 debut album …Baby One More Time adorns the shirt.
The Rolling Stones are legends of the game, and the band’s iconic logo as seen on this tour shirt will continue to turn heads for decades to come. On the other side, The Grateful Dead are also legendary and they too have a tour shirt that’ll play well in anyone’s ensemble.
Rounding out the handful of styles we’re focusing on in this roundup are Green Day and Korn, making sure the brooding but brilliant are also well represented.
We invite you to take a look at the entire lineup Culture Kings has on deck if the above aren’t your fancy. Click here for more.
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The Tremaine Emory era at Supreme is officially over. After rumors of the creative director’s departure started bubbling recently, it has now been confirmed that he’s left the famed streetwear brand, but apparently not under amicable circumstances.
The Business of Fashion has confirmed, after seeing his resignation letter, that the Denim Tears founder is exiting and alleging that his leaving due to “systemic racism.” Apparently an in limbo (depending on who you ask) collaboration with Black artist and cinematographer Arthur Jafa was the impetus for Emory calling it quits.
Reports Hypebeast:
According to the resignation letter seen by BoF, Emory’s decision to leave was due to senior management’s “inability to communicate” with him why the “cancellation” of a collaboration with major Black American artist Arthur Jafa occurred. Emory also claims that they were unable to give him “full visibility for the reasons behind it.” He added, “This caused me a great amount of distress as well as the belief that systematic racism was at play within the structure of Supreme.” In response to this claim, Supreme said that the collaboration has not been canceled, though it has yet to be released.
Emory was appointed Supreme’s Creative Director, the brand’s first, in early 2022. Team Box Logo denies Emory’s assertions of systemic racism.
“While we take these concerns seriously, we strongly disagree with Tremaine’s characterisation of our company and the handling of the Arthur Jafa project, which has not been cancelled,” reads the statements to BoF. “This was the first time in 30 years where the company brought in a creative director. We are disappointed it did not work out with Tremaine and wish him the best of luck going forward.”
Emory is clearly a person who will speak his piece. Last year, he publicly got into a back and forth with Kanye West over the late Virgil Abloh. On Friday (Aug. 31) Emory, who says he actually left Supreme weeks ago, took to Instagram to further share his side of the story, and he’s pulling no punches, including citing a lack of diversity.
“So over the last few weeks after resigning I fought tooth and nail into the 25th hour with c suite of supreme to align with them on a statement to the press explaining that l left supreme because of systemic racial issues the company has from the treatment of the arthur jafa collab to the make up of the design studio that has less than 10% minorities working when the brand is largely based off black culture,” wrote Emory in a caption of a screen cap of outlet Complex Style seeking comment on his departure. “ask @juliencahn @kyledem and Alex detrich…they were all on the text messages and kyle was on the calls until I told him I can’t align on a statement that doesn’t cite systemic racism…kyle said we will call you back on Tuesday night and y’all never did so it’s tragically ironic y’all three left me “hanging” @kyledem on that call you said we want you to tell your story with us “ your the best story teller I know” well y’all gonna get a story…”
This story is developing.
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Culture Kings, a leading fashion apparel brand founded in Australia, has partnered with a number of notable figures and brands over the years to deliver its high-quality wares. Via a new collaboration with Timberland, a brand that is prominent within Hip-Hop and streetwear circles, Culture Kings once more delivers a product that is a must-have for fans of both entities.
The Culture Kings and Timberland 6-inch premium boot comes in an array of stylish colorways for whatever mood you’re trying to bring to the world in your fashion journey. A quick scan of the lookbook for the collaboration lists out six colorways: the classic wheat; black/gold; black/silver; red/gold; castlerock; and hummus.
For purists, the collaboration does not veer too far off the classic Timberland silhouette fans the world over have come to love. There are new flourishes, however, with the deft hands of the designers at Culture Kings adding their flair via a custom swing tag and side zipper for a new iteration of the original boot.
The boot retails for an average price of around $230.00 USD with periodic sales and campaigns that interested buyers can find on the brand’s main website. In our upfront look at the boot, the quality you’ve come to expect with brands that have invested major effort in creating top-tier products is present from the onset. In other words, this is official.
To learn more about the Culture Kings and Timberland 6-inch premium boot collaboration, click here.
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Summer Smash, the annual musical festival curated by the minds behind Lyrical Lemonade, will be rocking Chicagoland this weekend with headlining acts Kid Cudi, Future, and Playboi Carti. Culture Kings, one of the leading streetwear since 2008, partnered with Summer Smash for a festival-ready merch line that can be purchased online and onsite at the jam.
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2023 goes down today (June 23) through Sunday with the aforementioned headliners and other rising stars such as Juicy J, Vince Staples, GloRilla, Trippie Redd, Rico Nasty, Lil B, and many more.
Culture Kings is the official brand sponsor of the 2023 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash’s second stage, which will host the likes of Ski Mask the Slump God among other notables. The fashion brand will also host a half-sized basketball court where fans can put up shots for chances to win NFS Hydrations bags along with other prizes.
“We’re excited to work together with Culture Kings for the 2023 Summer Smash. Their desire to ensure attendees have the best possible time at the festival has blown us away and we can’t wait for the masses to see what we’ve been working on together,” shared Toni Sudimac, Head of Partnerships at Lyrical Lemonade in a statement.
“We’re excited to team up with Summer Smash 2023 and bring the Culture Kings ‘retailtainment’ narrative to life on stage, through this exclusive merch line, and our activation on the ground. As huge fans of the festival and Lyrical Lemonade, the synergies were clear between both brands, so we hope to continue recreating this experience for hip-hop fans in the future, added Jonathan Yuska, US Brand President of Culture Kings.
To learn more about Summer Smash 2023, click here.
To shop the new Culture Kings merch drop, click here.
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eBay is broadening their scope of services in the apparel category. The platform has launched an authentication offering for streetwear items.
As spotted on Hypebeast, the global commerce leader will now be reviewing and inspecting new and pre-owned apparel priced over $200 dollars from brands such as Aimé Leon Dore, Fear of God, KITH, Supreme, Off-White, Palace and Stone Island. By the end of the year adidas, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Burberry, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Chrome Hearts, Comme des Garçons, Dior, Eric Emanuel, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Jordan, Louis Vuitton, Nike, OVO, Palm Angels, Prada, Rhude, Versace, and Visvim will also be added as brands that will be authenticated.
Each item will be vetted and verified by a professional team of authenticators by using “advanced technical equipment” at eBay’s new state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey. eBay currently offers authentication for sneakers, watches, jewelry, handbags, and trading cards. A representative from the company expressed their enthusiasm regarding the announcement in a formal press statement:
Per Hypebeast”
“eBay has pieces from nearly every notable streetwear drop that’s ever happened – whether in 1993 or 2023,” said Garry Thaniel, Global GM of Sneakers and Streetwear at eBay. “We’ve heard loud and clear from our enthusiast community that they want to be able to come to eBay to buy and sell apparel in the same seamless way that they can sneakers. With the launch of Authenticity Guarantee for streetwear, we’re delivering on that ask.”
Interested consumers can visit eBay.com/streetwear for more information on the process, pieces available for purchase and more.
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Espolòn Tequila, an award-winning brand operated by the stellar Campari Group, joined forces with streetwear brand PAISABOYS and famed street artist SentRock for a month-long celebration they’re calling Cinco Para Todos. Simply put, the brands want folks to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long via Cinco Para Todos with the release of a fashion collection and pop-ups throughout the nation.
We’re late getting this story up as the brand launched officially on Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and that’s on us. That said, let’s get more into what Cinco Para Todos is all about.
The line features artwork that depicts the artists’ Mexican heritage and pride, and there are planned pop-ups in Chicago, New York City, Miami, Chicago, Austin, and Phoenix all month long.
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, cult-favorite streetwear brand, PAISABOYS, as well as notable street artist Sentrock (presented by Stadium Goods), have partnered with Espolòn Tequila to launch the Cinco Para Todos collection, which celebrates modern Mexican culture. Espolòn will be operating tortilleria parties in the aforementioned cities where fans can get their hands on the exclusive drop.
“Some of the best music, food and innovations have come from Mexico, so Espolòn continues to celebrate this culture year round. As a tequila made in the heart of Jalisco, Espolòn Tequila proudly celebrates the impact of the rich culture of modern Mexican creatives and game changers, and want to encourage others to do the same,” Sean Yelle, Senior Category Marketing Director, White Spirits at Campari America, shared in a statement. “Cinco Para Todos was created to extend celebrations and highlight creators who are changing culture and delivering authentic experiences, to keep the spirit of Mexico alive all season long.”
“As first generation Mexican-Americans and Los Angeles natives, our background and community have inspired some of our most successful designs,” Javier Bandera and Joey Barba, Co-Founders of the streetwear brand, PAISABOYS, added in a statement. “For this collection, we wanted to create something that was inspired by Espolòn Tequila as well as the vibrant Mexican culture that’s so prevalent in LA and bring that distinctive vibe to streetwear fanatics across the country.”
“Espolòn Tequila and I share a passion for freedom and expression, which is why the design I created for the line pairs my trademark symbol – the bird-mask – with theirs – Ramón the Rooster – to show our shared values while also paying homage to our rich culture,” Sentrock shared.
As a side note, fans of Lupe Fiasco might know that the artist has a song named after him that just dropped from his fellow Chicago native.
To learn more about the Cinco Para Todos drop with Espolòn Tequila, PAISABOYS, and SentRock, please click here for more information. We should note that today (May 8), an event is scheduled for Chicago so go quickly!
Pop-up dates
Los Angeles, CA – Thursday, May 4
Chicago, IL – Monday, May 8
Miami, FL – Tuesday, May 16
New York City, NY – Friday, May 19
Austin, TX – Thursday, May 25
Phoenix, AZ – Saturday, May 27
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It seems that two of the most beloved fashion brands might be partnering up. Supreme and Coogi are rumored to be collaborating on a forthcoming drop.
As spotted on Hype Beast the speculation is swirling around the streetwear community that the culture might be in store for a co-branded effort from the New York City headquartered company and the Australian fashion house. Earlier this week Supreme insider @dropsgg reported that the two brands are currently working on a capsule collection.
“Supreme x Coogi is set to release a collaboration together in the coming weeks! Who’s hyped?” the caption read. The accompanying visual is the iconic picture of The Notorious B.I.G. from a Vibe Magazine shoot of him wearing their signature jacquard sweater while counting money. While neither brand has yet to confirm or deny the rumor the mere thought of a collaboration has already got the internets talking. “coogi print box logos would b insane” one commenter posted. While another user responded “I been waiting for this all my life”.
Coogi was founded in 1969 in Toorak, Australia. Hip-Hop culture adopted the kaleidoscopic-patterned sweaters back in the mid 1990’s. Today the original knitwear pieces are highly coveted on the resale market; fetching upwards to $5,000.00 for never-worn pieces. Most recently Coogi has collaborated with Burton Snowboards, Rag & Bone, Android Homme, and Puma.
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The internet was served with yet another reminder to not believe everything they see online. A photo of Pope Francis wearing a puffer coat has been confirmed to be fake.
As reported by The Washington Post, the current head of the Catholic church turned heads last week and it wasn’t because of anything related to religion. On Friday, March 24 an image surfaced on the internet of Pope Francis strutting in a very fashionable chunky full-length white puffer coat. The outerwear piece in question also featured a belt at the midsection, extended cuffs, and a detachable hood.
Naturally, the photo of the holy man big stepping with all the streetwear feels was a sight to be seen and quickly went viral on online. So much so a heavy debate quickly ensued on Twitter on whether the photograph was real or not. Soon after a 31-year-old construction worker finally took claim of doctoring the flick after ingesting mushrooms that produce hallucinations.
Pablo Xavier of Chicago gave a statement to Buzzfeed News on how the viral photograph came to be.
“I’m trying to figure out ways to make something funny because that’s what I usually try to do,” he said. “I try to do funny stuff or trippy art — psychedelic stuff. It just dawned on me: I should do the Pope. Then it was just coming like water: ‘The Pope in Balenciaga puffy coat, Moncler, walking the streets of Rome, Paris,’ stuff like that.”
While the pontiff has yet to address the forgery directly he did speak to the dangers of A.I. during a conference at The Vatican on Monday, March 27.
“I would therefore encourage you, in your deliberations, to make the intrinsic dignity of every man and woman the key criterion in evaluating emerging technologies,” said Francis. “These will prove ethically sound to the extent that they help respect that dignity and increase its expression at every level of human life.”
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One of the most popular luxury shoes is coming back but not for better. Balenciaga is bringing back their Speed Trainer but in mule form.
As spotted on Hype Beast the Spanish fashion house is reintroducing one of their most popular silhouettes. This week they unveiled the 2023 version of the Balenciaga Speed Trainer but this time we do not get a heel back. Yes you read that correctly, this time the sneaker comes as a mule.
Titled the Speed Mule, this version ditches the signature sock collar for a bare back that exposes the ankle and more. It features a 92% polyester / 8% elastane recycled knit blend, ultra-flexible molded sole, ergonomic sole with “No Memory” technology, a contrasted logo printed on exterior, and an embossed logo on the back of the sole
The Balenciaga Speed Mule Trainer is priced at a cool $750.00. You can shop the sneaker here.
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