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The theme is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The culture will be on display this Monday, May 5, where the most fashionable celebs in the world gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC for the 2025 Met Gala. With a focus on Black Dandyism, men’s fashion will be center stage. And Anna Wintour honored this year’s co-chairs to the top men in fashion. All eyes will be on Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and honorary co-chair, Lebron James, to set the bar for attendees. With only a few days til the Met Gala, we’re looking back at some of Rihanna and Cardi B’s Met Gala style evolution.
Rihanna: Queen Of The Met Gala
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When it comes to literally shutting down the Met Gala, there are few celebrities who do it better, or are as highly-anticipated as Rihanna. Since 2007, RiRi has attended a staggering 10 Met Galas and stunned fashion fans worldwide each time with looks that further cemented her as one of the true fashionistas of our time.
Her intricate and regal golden Guy Pei gown from the 2015 event practically left fans gasping, as the long train flowed down the Met steps and allowed Rihanna to effortlessly steal the spotlight. In 2017, she opted for a sculpted Comme des Garcons look that was as intentional as it was bold, and as feminine as it was fierce. While pregnant in 2023, Rihanna proved that pregnancy couture is right up her alley in Chanel.
However, her most iconic look to grace the Met Gala so far was her 2018 interpretation of the Heavenly Bodies theme in her own take on Catholic fashion courtesy of Maison Margiela and John Galliano.
Cardi B: Queen Of The Met Gala
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Cardi B doesn’t do anything on a small scale, and with her Met Gala debut in 2018, she quickly rose among the ranks of the fashion elite who always get it right and leave a lasting impression.
Generally favoring robust looks with long trains, coordinating headwear and opulent jewelry, Cardi has worn some of the fashion world’s biggest names to the Met Gala, including Jeremy Scott, Thom Browne, Versace, Miss Sohee, Chen Peng and Windowsen.
We know BardiGang can’t wait to see Cardi’s take on this year’s theme…and neither can we.
Met Gala Queens: Rihanna And Cardi B Are Met Gala Royalty
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Every sneakerhead knows the struggles of keeping their white-on-white Air Force 1s fresh and clean throughout the summer months, but now, Nike is trying to flip the script and are about to drop some white Air Force 1s that already come dirty and dogged.
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According to Sneaker News, the “new” triple white Air Force 1s will come “fresh” out the box looking like a pair of discarded 1s you’d find hanging from power lines on the street, but actually get whiter the more you wear them. While we’re not sure why Nike would go this route (seriously), they’re going to release these and there’s nothing we can do to stop them.
Per Sneaker News:
Indeed, in an inversion of typical “wear away” releases, this metatextual Air Force 1comes pre-distressed a la a Golden Goose or a Balenciaga. A sheer layer over top eventually reveals a regular pair of Uptowns with regular use. Notably, Nike is also acknowledging those who prefer to rip the bandage off as soon as they unbox any such shoes — a toothproof attachment with this shoe allows you to do the dirty work immediately.
The .SWOOSH enterprise has been defined in recent months by their “Low Poly” run of Air Max 1s, first spinning off the OG “Sport Red” with Kai Cenat before executing a nostalgia-fueled trip through video games of old. However, this does fit in well with the sub-brand’s cheeky register they were establishing before those AM1s.While this shoe diverges from pairs like the Air Force 1 “404 Error” given its certifiable offline quality, it still upholds the AF1 as the face of the imprint, already established well with the “TINAJ” series and “Our Force 1” further back.
Yeah, we’re not sure the “Dirty Triple White” Air Force 1s are going to help Nike’s stock numbers rebound as Trump’s tariffs continue to loom over the sneaker industry, with heads knowing prices are about to jump in the near future.
The “Dirty Triple White” Air Force 1s are set to release on May 7 at the tune of $130. While we’re pretty sure these will brick, we wouldn’t be surprised if you see some hipsters out in the wild rocking these joints with pride. Then again, they could just be regular Air Force 1s that they’ve dogged beyond recognition because we won’t be able to tell one from another.
Would you cop the “Dirty” white-on-white Air Force 1s? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Every sneakerhead knows the struggles of keeping their white-on-white Air Force 1s fresh and clean throughout the summer months, but now, Nike is trying to flip the script and are about to drop some white Air Force 1s that already come dirty and dogged.
Source: Nike / NIke
According to Sneaker News, the “new” triple white Air Force 1s will come “fresh” out the box looking like a pair of discarded 1s you’d find hanging from power lines on the street, but actually get whiter the more you wear them. While we’re not sure why Nike would go this route (seriously), they’re going to release these and there’s nothing we can do to stop them.
Per Sneaker News:
Indeed, in an inversion of typical “wear away” releases, this metatextual Air Force 1comes pre-distressed a la a Golden Goose or a Balenciaga. A sheer layer over top eventually reveals a regular pair of Uptowns with regular use. Notably, Nike is also acknowledging those who prefer to rip the bandage off as soon as they unbox any such shoes — a toothproof attachment with this shoe allows you to do the dirty work immediately.
The .SWOOSH enterprise has been defined in recent months by their “Low Poly” run of Air Max 1s, first spinning off the OG “Sport Red” with Kai Cenat before executing a nostalgia-fueled trip through video games of old. However, this does fit in well with the sub-brand’s cheeky register they were establishing before those AM1s.While this shoe diverges from pairs like the Air Force 1 “404 Error” given its certifiable offline quality, it still upholds the AF1 as the face of the imprint, already established well with the “TINAJ” series and “Our Force 1” further back.
Yeah, we’re not sure the “Dirty Triple White” Air Force 1s are going to help Nike’s stock numbers rebound as Trump’s tariffs continue to loom over the sneaker industry, with heads knowing prices are about to jump in the near future.
The “Dirty Triple White” Air Force 1s are set to release on May 7 at the tune of $130. While we’re pretty sure these will brick, we wouldn’t be surprised if you see some hipsters out in the wild rocking these joints with pride. Then again, they could just be regular Air Force 1s that they’ve dogged beyond recognition because we won’t be able to tell one from another.
Would you cop the “Dirty” white-on-white Air Force 1s? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Another Monday and another weekend filled with Kanye West social media outbursts that would’ve been deemed outrageous in any other normal timeline, but in this MAGA one it’s become par for the course.
A week after Kanye West admitted to having same-sex relations with his own cousin, the embattled and obviously off kilter rapper has decided to once again rehash his beef with the dearly departed and much revered designer, Virgil Abloh. During a livestream with Sneako over the weekend, Kanye West decided to take shots at the Off-White founder again and said that Virgil Abloh’s passing was basically karma for the designer stealing from Kanye West.
After going off on Cam’ron and 50 Cent for criticizing him, Kanye West suggested that he’s some sort of deity amongst humanity and said “Ni**as who go against me be dead, bro. Ni**as who steal, bro. Look at Virgil, he dead bro. Ni**as who steal from me and try to take the king position be dead bro.”
Virgl Abloh passed away from cancer in 2021. We’re not sure how Kanye West can associate a rare cardiac angiosarcoma diagnosis with someone stealing from him, but like we said, in this timeline it is what it is. Continuing to explain his status amongst us mere humans, Kanye added: “When we say ‘watch the throne,’ it’s only one throne. It’s only one king, and we know who the king is obviously. Who y’all watching, who y’all care about?”
Yeah, we can’t call it.
While many fans hope Kanye West seeks some kind of help or therapy to help him conquer whatever demons has him claiming Nazism and throwing shots at damn near every one of his Hip-Hop peers, it seems like this version of Kanye West is going to be sticking around for a while, and there’s nothing we can do about it.
We truly do miss the old Kanye West.
What do y’all think about Kanye West once again talking down on Virgil Abloh? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Look out Nike, it seems like Action Bronson done learned a thing or two about your restocking ways and is preparing to bring back every single sneaker he and New Balance have collaborated on.
Taking to Instagram to break the news, the Queens rapper confirmed that his fans will have another chance to cop some of his highly coveted collaborations at his pop up shop, Baklava Megastore, in SoHo this weekend. From the “Baklava,” to the “Lapis Lazuli” to his 1906R “Rosewater,” every single New Balance collaboration that he’s dropped and sold out will be up for grabs at his pop up at 131 Greene St. from April 25 to April 27.
In the caption for the post Bronson wrote, “EVERY BAKLAVA RELEASE EVER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEGASTORE. APPAREL, VINYL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, BRAND NEW WORLD PREMIERE *BAKLAVA* STUDIO SLIDE, #FUCKTHATSDELICIOUS NEW YORK CITY ONLY HOODIE, EAGLES DON’T CRY AND -CHUMBEH- THAI ICED TEA KETTLE COOKED CHIPS CHINESE LAMB BBQ CHIPS, RUSS’S WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES. LISTEN IM GOING ALL OUT.”
Yeah, it’s gonna be lit.
Don’t forget you have to RSVP at Shopifyxbaklava.com for a chance to get in on the restock craze this weekend.
Check out the announcement below and let us know if you’ll be heading out to SoHo to get in on the sale in the comments section below.
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Kendrick Lamar has extended his winning streak into high fashion. Chanel has named him their newest brand ambassador.
As per Hypebeast, Kendrick Lamar has formally partnered with the luxury apparel brand. In an exclusive report by Business of Fashion, he explained how a trip to France made the deal all came together. “[I] spent a week in Paris with their team and explored the brand history. I visited the Chanel ateliers and saw the process of how something goes from design to execution. Seeing the people who work hard and bring these visions to life resonates with me,” he explained via email. Kendrick would also go on to add that “Chanel has a timeless legacy and that is always something I can get behind. Since they don’t make clothes for men, I knew it would have to be glasses.”
Prior to the announcement Chanel has played a role in several big moments in the “Not Like Us” MC’s storied career. He wore Chanel sunglasses in the “Luther” video featuring SZA. He and frequent collaborator Dave Free contributed to their Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture show with the curation of not only the stage set but also directing a short film titled The Button.
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Good news sneakerheads, it seems we’ll have one more crack at copping the highly coveted Air Jordan 1 “Bred” as Nike is planning on rereleasing the holiest of grails later this year before putting the classic silhouette back in the vault for another thousand years.
According to Sneaker News, the classic Air Jordan 1 that started it all is said to be restocking later this year, months after seeing a limited release, which led to millions of L’s being dished out via raffle emails and countless sneakerheads punching the air. With the original drop being said to have been a paltry 10,000 pairs worldwide, one can only wonder how many pairs will be available this time around. Nike and Jordan Brand have been very stingy with the stock numbers of their highly anticipated retro releases in 2025 so far.
Per Sneaker News:
The public outcry to its limited nature was expected, but the good news is that the Jumpman is planning to unleash a second batch this Holiday season. An official release date has yet to be announced, but it is very probably that October 18th is what Jordan Brand has in mind for this wider drop. A new product SKU has also been uncovered, although the same $250 MSRP and Black/Varsity Red/White color spec is expected. Stay tuned to our Jordan Release Dates page for more updates.
There were rumors that 23,000 pairs of the Air Jordan 1 High “Bred” were made. So if only 10,000 pairs were released in February, then that leaves 13,000 pairs left. Still very limited but hopefully anyone who missed out will be able to lock down a personal pair whenever these rerelease.
Though no release date has been announced, it’s being speculated that the drop could come Oct. 18 aka “Banned Day.”
Will you be trying to cop a pair when these classics return? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Hate or it or love, Supreme is always good for a clutch collaboration. The ubiquitous streetwear brand has linked with Spike Lee to create a capsule collection with the renowned director’s 40 Acres & A Mule production company.
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The Brooklyn-bred director and screenwriter skyrocketed to fame after the release of his self-funded, black and white classic film She’s Gotta Have It. The flick also happened to feature Lee himself portraying the now iconic Mars Blackmon character, which Nike soon enough co-opted for the famed Air Jordan campaign considering he wore a pair of Air Jordan 1’s in the film. Lee discussed how it went down in a sit down interview (which also features plenty of dope insight into his decades of work) released by Supreme (see below).
But, there are no Air Jordan callbacks in this Supreme drop. Instead, Lee’s critically acclaimed Malcolm X and Clockers make their way into the mix. The collab consists of an ill black Varsity jacket, a couple of tees, a Clockers 6-panel hat and a baseball jersey. While one tee is attuned to Malcolm X, the other features a photo of Lee while he’s in director mode.
The collection releases Thursday, April 24 at the usual 11am ET online drop time, and in stores. Asian shops gets their product the next day. Check out detailed photos below.
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The first Monday in May is almost upon us, which means we’ll soon be tuned into the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps for the 2025 Met Gala. This year’s co-hosts- Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, and Pharrell Williams- cover Vogue’s May issue. Four men, all fashion juggernauts, brought their unique dapper style to the iconic glossy.
Vogue’s May Issue is just a taste of what we can expect on May 5. The theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” with a focus on Black Dandyism.
Colman Domingo Met Gala Co-Chair
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All eyes will be on one of the most fashionable men in the world, Colman Domingo, on the Met Gala grand stage. As they should. According to Vogue, the respected actor “met with Monica L. Miller, guest curator of the Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition, to start scouting references.”
“I am a Black man who loves style, loves tailoring, and it struck me that I had never seen images like that—of myself, saying, I belong in these clothes,” he says. “I always had to look for a vision outside of myself,” he said.
Harlem native A$AP Rocky took it back to his hometown for his cover shoot. Before today’s release, images of the fashionable hip-hop father walking dalmations in the street giving A$AP Deville. But for the rapstar and father of Rihanna’s children, “That’s regular for us, bro,” he said in his interview. “I’m from Harlem, we showed y’all how to do this.”
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A$AP is looking forward to seeing “everybody celebrate Black excellence,” Rocky says. “When people celebrate a different culture or race,” he adds, “sometimes it’s done with intent, sometimes with ulterior motives.” The exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” strikes Rocky as “genuine…and very, very, very.…”
Lewis Hamilton was “blown away” when he heard the theme for this year’s Met Gala. The A1 racer broke down what Black Dandyism means to him in an as told to cover story. “What hit home hardest is how far back it goes, and that there are so many different ways to present as a man; you don’t have to be traditionally masculine,” he explained. “And Black men have always had to be more excellent than our white counterparts. I’ve seen that with my father and with me—we needed to be overachievers. That’s why this theme is just so important to me.”
Ultimately, he hopes this year’s dress code sparks conversation and reconfirms the connection between fashion and self-expression, and how deep it runs in Black culture.”
Pharrell’s unique illustrated cover is as artistic as he it. The Louis Vuitton’s creative director of menswear revealed his take on Dandyism. “I see dandyism as a set of rules and standards,” he says, “that reflect a certain sophistication and well-traveled taste. For Black people to hit that mark or exceed it, and be consistent with it, is a matter of pride. And consistency garners respect.”
Catch all the interviews, here.
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On Wednesday (April 9), Donald Trump might’ve certainly committed market manipulation when he paused his ridiculous tariff policies on most of the world (those penguins on the McDonald Islands must be relieved), but unfortunately, his tariffs on China remain a full go. And naturally, that would mean higher prices on lots of everyday products including sneakers.
While many sneakerheads dread the day that they see the price tag on highly anticipated sneakers jump a few dollars, it’s now an inevitability as China responded to Trump’s 104% tariff increase on Chinese imports with an 84% increase on American imported goods of their own, along with a promise of not backing down should Trump continue to raise the tariff bar.
Now that we’re officially in a trade war with our Chinese counterparts, many a sneaker head is wondering how much more they’ll have to come out of pocket to purchase a pair of kicks from their favorite sneaker brand. And the answer isn’t one we want to hear. In a segment on CNN yesterday (April 9), Matt Priest (President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) explained that a simple pair of sneakers that would retail for $150 will now shoot up to $230. Keep in mind, many popular Air Jordan and Nike silhouettes tend to cost anywhere from $190 to $220, so yeah, a general release pair of Jordans can easily be going into the $250+ range sometime soon.
That being said, if those sneakers were to be made in the USA, one pair of sneakers would be retailing for $300 – $400 as American labor is much more expensive than Chinese or Vietnamese labor; they get paid pennies on the dollar for a full day’s work for Christ’s sake.
“Luckily,” neither Nike nor Adidas or any other big sports brand is planning on opening a manufacturing facility for their products in America anytime soon (or ever actually) as it’s just not cost effective for them. Though Trump promises his tariffs will result in such scenarios for big businesses (he’s blatantly lying about that), industrial facilities and manufacturing jobs are shipped overseas to keep products “reasonably” priced for American consumers. Though it basically costs $10 to make a single pair of sneakers in China, companies will sell them in America for $100+, which is “affordable” and make their coin in the process.
What’s worse is the prospect that should Donald Trump and China come to some sort of agreement and dismiss their trade war and bring tariffs back down to where they were prior to this escalation, the higher prices of sneaker and other consumer goods may not come back down at all and remain in the $200+ range going forward. That’s just how the sneaker game goes.
Check out Matt Priest break down the sneaker science behind Trump’s idiotic tariffs below, and let us know your thoughts on the price increase in the comments section.
