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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.
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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.
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Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4 billion.
On Thursday (April 10), Prada it purchased the brand for $1.375 billion (€1.25 bn) from its owner, Capri Holdings. Part of the deal was acquiring Versace’s debt and the union creates one of the biggest conglomerates in Italian fashion.
Hip-Hop fans have long held both Prada and Versace in high regard. While the Prada “America’s Cup” sneaker has been a staple in the wardrobe of affluent (or at least “faking it til they make I”t rappers), the late, great Notorious B.I.G. was known for his Versace “Medusa” sunglasses. And you have to mention the Migos making a hit called “Versace,” that Drake promptly hopped on, back in 2013.
“We are delighted to welcome Versace to the Prada Group and to build a new chapter for a brand with which we share a strong commitment to creativity, craftmanship and heritage,” said Patrizio Bertelli, Prada Group Chairman and Executive Director, in a statement. “We aim to continue Versace’s legacy celebrating and re-interpreting its bold and timeless aesthetic; at the same time, we will provide it with a strong platform, reinforced by years of ongoing investments and rooted in longstanding relationships. Our organisation is ready and well positioned to write a new page in Versace’s history, drawing on the Group’s values while continuing to execute with confidence and rigorous focus.”
Back in March, Donatella Versace announced that she was vacating her longtime post as Chief Creative Officer of Versace (she is now its Chief Brand Ambassador), which was founded by her late brother, Gianni.
“Versace is an iconic Italian fashion luxury house founded 46 years ago by Gianni Versace and further developed under the creative vision of Donatella Versace,” said John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in a statement. “Over the last six years, we have made tremendous progress in repositioning the brand to place greater emphasis on its luxury heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. Through elevated product, marketing and store enhancements, the brand is now well positioned for sustainable long-term growth. We are confident that Prada Group is the perfect company to further guide Versace into its next era of growth and success.”
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Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4 billion.
On Thursday (April 10), Prada it purchased the brand for $1.375 billion (€1.25 bn) from its owner, Capri Holdings. Part of the deal was acquiring Versace’s debt and the union creates one of the biggest conglomerates in Italian fashion.
Hip-Hop fans have long held both Prada and Versace in high regard. While the Prada “America’s Cup” sneaker has been a staple in the wardrobe of affluent (or at least “faking it til they make I”t rappers), the late, great Notorious B.I.G. was known for his Versace “Medusa” sunglasses. And you have to mention the Migos making a hit called “Versace,” that Drake promptly hopped on, back in 2013.
“We are delighted to welcome Versace to the Prada Group and to build a new chapter for a brand with which we share a strong commitment to creativity, craftmanship and heritage,” said Patrizio Bertelli, Prada Group Chairman and Executive Director, in a statement. “We aim to continue Versace’s legacy celebrating and re-interpreting its bold and timeless aesthetic; at the same time, we will provide it with a strong platform, reinforced by years of ongoing investments and rooted in longstanding relationships. Our organisation is ready and well positioned to write a new page in Versace’s history, drawing on the Group’s values while continuing to execute with confidence and rigorous focus.”
Back in March, Donatella Versace announced that she was vacating her longtime post as Chief Creative Officer of Versace (she is now its Chief Brand Ambassador), which was founded by her late brother, Gianni.
“Versace is an iconic Italian fashion luxury house founded 46 years ago by Gianni Versace and further developed under the creative vision of Donatella Versace,” said John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in a statement. “Over the last six years, we have made tremendous progress in repositioning the brand to place greater emphasis on its luxury heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. Through elevated product, marketing and store enhancements, the brand is now well positioned for sustainable long-term growth. We are confident that Prada Group is the perfect company to further guide Versace into its next era of growth and success.”
See reactions to Prada’s power move in the gallery.
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Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4 billion.
On Thursday (April 10), Prada it purchased the brand for $1.375 billion (€1.25 bn) from its owner, Capri Holdings. Part of the deal was acquiring Versace’s debt and the union creates one of the biggest conglomerates in Italian fashion.
Hip-Hop fans have long held both Prada and Versace in high regard. While the Prada “America’s Cup” sneaker has been a staple in the wardrobe of affluent (or at least “faking it til they make I”t rappers), the late, great Notorious B.I.G. was known for his Versace “Medusa” sunglasses. And you have to mention the Migos making a hit called “Versace,” that Drake promptly hopped on, back in 2013.
“We are delighted to welcome Versace to the Prada Group and to build a new chapter for a brand with which we share a strong commitment to creativity, craftmanship and heritage,” said Patrizio Bertelli, Prada Group Chairman and Executive Director, in a statement. “We aim to continue Versace’s legacy celebrating and re-interpreting its bold and timeless aesthetic; at the same time, we will provide it with a strong platform, reinforced by years of ongoing investments and rooted in longstanding relationships. Our organisation is ready and well positioned to write a new page in Versace’s history, drawing on the Group’s values while continuing to execute with confidence and rigorous focus.”
Back in March, Donatella Versace announced that she was vacating her longtime post as Chief Creative Officer of Versace (she is now its Chief Brand Ambassador), which was founded by her late brother, Gianni.
“Versace is an iconic Italian fashion luxury house founded 46 years ago by Gianni Versace and further developed under the creative vision of Donatella Versace,” said John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in a statement. “Over the last six years, we have made tremendous progress in repositioning the brand to place greater emphasis on its luxury heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. Through elevated product, marketing and store enhancements, the brand is now well positioned for sustainable long-term growth. We are confident that Prada Group is the perfect company to further guide Versace into its next era of growth and success.”
See reactions to Prada’s power move in the gallery.
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Trump’s new and idiotic tariffs might’ve sent Nike’s stock spiraling down something ridiculous, but that’s not stopping them from continuing to release some much anticipated heat going forward. The next big drop is coming next week in the form of the SB Air Jordan 4 “Navy Blue.”
According to Sneaker News, the second colorway of the much beloved SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration will see an April 15 release on Nike’s loathed SNKRS app just weeks after seeing its first drop via raffles from participating skate shops around the globe. Rumored to be only 50,000 pairs available worldwide (less on the SNKRS app after its first initial drop), the sneaker community has been eagerly waiting for their second chance to get a pair as millions of sneaker heads took L’s on the raffles the first time around.
Still, nothing is set in stone. And Nike could simply change up the release date at the last minute as they’ve been known to do.
Per Sneaker News:
Sneaker News can confirm that the Jordan 4 SB “Navy” will be available on April 15th, 2025 on SNKRS for $225. Although official release details have not yet been disclosed, it is possible that the Swoosh will employ the same procedure from the Jordan 4 SB “Pine Green” launch roughly two years ago.
Instead of the typical Draw, where users have a dedicated window of time to submit an entry, Nike could be employing an Exclusive Access Draw in which users have to meet a list of specific criteria to even have a chance at copping at retail. The criteria likely includes entering a certain number of Nike SB launches and/or minimum purchases of SB product. Again, this is not confirmed; we are merely reiterating what happened with the Pine Green SB release.
The way the SNKRS app be dishing out L’s like the point guard on your favorite team, we’re not sure how well this release will go. But best believe their will be many more losers than winners and everyone will take to social media to complain one way or another.
Regardless, we needs a pair so best believe we’ll be crossing our fingers and hoping Nike takes our money when release day comes around.
Will you be trying to cop a pair? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Now that Donald Trump has decided to accelerate America’s path to a recession and implement unnecessary tariffs on every country and penguin inhabited island outside of Russia (of course), stocks have plummeted for every single sneaker brand as they make all of their merchandise overseas.
According to Complex, the new Trump Tariffs sent Nike stock plunging 13% as both China and Vietnam were hit with huge tariffs and as any sneaker head knows, their favorite grails are made in both the aforementioned countries. Unfortunately this was before China announced retaliatory tariffs in which they clapped back at the U.S. with a 34% tariffs on U.S. imports instead of “negotiating” as the “dealmaker” known as Trump had hoped they’d do.
How this will affect Nike’s stock going forward is anyone’s guess, but already there’s word that Nike will indeed be raising the prices of their sneakers due to the new tariffs and with the kind of 2025 sneaker lineup that dreams are made of (for sneakerheads anyway), one can only wonder if heads will continue to copp or pass on highly-anticipated releases given that we’ll more than likely be in a recession by the middle of the year, if not earlier.
Per Complex:
The plunging stock prices of Nike are a direct response to Trump’s tariffs of 10 percent for all imports taking effect on April 5, with steeper tariffs on imports from select countries being imposed on April 9. For the latter, the higher tariffs include 34 percent on imports from China, 32 percent on imports from Indonesia, and 46 percent on imports from Vietnam. Nike said in an SEC filing last year that factories made roughly 50 percent of its footwear in Vietnam, 27 percent in Indonesia, and 18 percent in China.
Nike isn’t the only sportswear company being affected by the news of the tariffs. Stock prices took a huge tumble for brands like Adidas (16 percent), Crocs (15 percent), On (15 percent), Under Armour (17 percent), and others on Thursday, with percentages expected to fluctuate throughout the day.
Well, at least grocery prices are down, right? Oh wait.
Though there is word that Democratic and Republican congressmen and women are working on a bill to reiterate that only congress has the power to implement tariffs, with the way MAGA Republicans bend to their orange overlord’s every whim and demand, we’re not sure that will actually happen anytime soon.
Get ready to pay an extra $20 to $30 for your favorite Air Jordans going forward as no way Nike is going to eat the cost of Trump’s tariffs. Don’t get us started on $2300 iPhones.
But hey, at least trans men can’t play in women’s sports anymore, right? SMH.
What do y’all think about Trump’s new tariffs? Let us know in the comments section below.