Sotheby's to Launch Exclusive Colorway of The Louis Vuitton and Nike “Air Force 1" by Virgil Abloh

Taking it back to the ’90s, is now set to bring back Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max 2 CB 94 signature. Originally released back in 1994, the court classic is returning in a retro Phoenix Suns colorway. The Nike Air Max CB 94 “Suns” features a mix of “White/Varsity Purple/Black/Total Orange” drawn from the team’s ’90s jerseys.

Sneaker brands nowadays are on an all-out foot race to align with the biggest music artists to promote collaborative projects, and Jordan Brand is certainly one imprint that is flourishing in this category. Its roster currently holds global icons such as Travis Scott, Billie Eilish and J Balvin, the latter of which will be expanding his range with a fresh Air Jordan 2 makeup this year.

LeBron James and is acknowledging the importance of foundation with a bold release of a the Nike LeBron 19 in the “Hard Hat” colorway. The all-yellow silhouette is set to drop this summer, showing that it is all about having the right tools to build a championship-worthy team. A canary-yellow base is utilized throughout the shoe, as seen on the upper, eyelets, midsole and signature branding on the plastic panel. The yellow base is contrasted with a black detailing seen on the LBJ branding and the hazard-striped Swoosh on the lateral ankle. On-brand with the construction theme, a printed graphic of an excavator is portrayed on the heel, over translucent panels to highlight the importance of constructing a foundation. The shoe sits atop a white Air bubble sole to round out of design.

Adding to its celebrations for the 40th-anniversary of the Air Force 1, is now gearing up to introduce a new hybrid take on the lifestyle classic. The “Nike Air Force 1 Mid React” combines the sportswear giant’s React technology with the iconic look of the Air Force 1 Mid.

The Air Jordan 36 “Flight School” offers sneakerheads a trip down memory lane to the days of Spike and Mike, a Jordan Brand ad campaign that began in 1987. Spike Lee directed the spots while also playing the role of Mars Blackmon, a character from his first feature-length film She’s Gotta Have It. Similar to Spike himself, Mars is depicted as a fan of the Knicks and Air Jordans in the film. The relevant spot to this colorway finds Mars promoting “Flight School”, a place where one can “learn how to sign lotsa autographs” and “learn how to play golf in the offseason” alongside other classic Jordan references. Though the graphics found on this pair are pulled from an old Michael Jordan x Spike Lee x Nike trading card design based on the aforementioned spot.

Rick Ross showed out with his inaugural Car and Bike Show hosted at his 235-acre Promise Land property in Fayetteville, Georgia. In the past few months, the music mogul has taken to his social media platform to hype up the automotive show which happened this past weekend. Over the years, Rick Ross has shared with fans his own personal fleet of custom cars including a massive tank with Louis Vuitton Monogram print leather, despite recently revealing that he does not even have a driver’s license. Exotic cars from a custom 1971 Chevrolet Impala to the Lamborghini Murcielago and even a firetruck were on display over the weekend at The Promise Land.

Since the New Balance 2002R thrusted itself back into the limelight thanks to its “Peace Be the Journey” collaboration with Salehe Bembury back in 2020, the silhouette has been churned out in an abundance of new colorways. Most have been purposefully produced for lifestyle usage, but this forthcoming iteration has been enhanced with various elements that make it fit for hiking trails.

It only took a few rounds of footwear collaborations with Aimé Leon Dore for New Balance to quickly realize that Teddy Santis‘ design language strongly resonates with sneaker culture fanatics. The brand clearly values his style sensibilities and design perspective and as a result, brought him on as a creative director back in April 2021. One year later, his first Made in USA collection is gradually starting to be distributed, and the next release on his agenda is the New Balance 990v2 Made In USA “Sea Salt” colorway.

Bulgari has teamed up with Ducati for a special edition Aluminum Chronograph watch. The effort between the two Italian entities charts a new path for timepiece collaborations. The new watch is crafted from aluminum, titanium and rubber with a 40 mm-diameter body. As a nod to Ducati’s motorcycle prowess, the watch face is dipped in crimson red, while surrounding details are washed in shades of silver and black. Additionally, the watch features three sports counters, a date display, mechanical automatic BVL 130 movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters.

Whether you feel it’s too soon or not, Travis Scott has made his way back into the spotlight. One of Houston’s biggest artists has been on a much-needed hiatus after his unfortunate Astroworld Festival that quickly morphed from a rager to a fatal disaster and has made a commitment to heal his community and work towards providing safer concert experiences in the future. With that, his product initiatives have kicked back into gear, and the latest is a surprise release for his.

Bottega Veneta has sorted this summer’s footwear, as it has just introduced its new slider silhouette. Arriving in Bottega Veneta’s signature shade of “Parakeet” green, as well as “Black” and “Sea Salt,” the 100% rubber slide comes fitted with a design detail that’s quintessential of the Matthieu Blazy-helmed house. All around the shoe, you’ll find a repetitive selection of five bars grouped together, alternating between horizontal and vertical layouts.

Roster expansion has been a noticeable focus for the New Balance family in 2022 as it upgraded its hoops team with Zach LaVine and brought in Jack Harlow as a fresh brand ambassador. And this season, the brand is slated to welcome the multi-talented Donald Glover — aka Childish Gambino — to its family, making the Boston-based sportswear brand his newest sportswear destination following a short-lived partnership with adidas. The creative polymath has been tapped to introduce one of the imprint’s newest lifestyle offerings titled the New Balance RC30.

With the Summer season rolling around, folks can start preparing to switch out their wardrobes both on the apparel and footwear side to be best prepared for the scorching weather changes. In case you needed a new seasonal staple on the footwear side, Y-3 has just dropped its newest Hokori Sandal.

Awake NY has joined forces with Crocs for a collaboration dedicated to present day artisans, craftspeople and makers. Both brands have taken inspiration from local artists who have found joy in working in the studio to create. As a service to the New York creative community, Awake NY pays tribute to some of the city’s local artists including Brooklyn Clay Industries, Brooklyn Blooms and Processa. Brooklyn Clay Industries is founded by Reuben King, a New York transplant and Dominica native. The ceramic studio offers a space for people to create through ongoing classes, programs and internships. Brooklyn Blooms is founded by LaParis Phillips, a floral boutique inspired by fashion, art and individuality. Processa is founded by Kiara Cristina Ventura and Kameron Austin Robinson and focuses on highlighting the work and narratives of young artists of color.

Sneaker collaborations these days can be extremely difficult to get your hands on due to the soaring demand and scarce supply. However, various sportswear brands will often cater to its fans by dropping GR colorways that bear very similar elements to its team-ups. One example is the newest. Forum ‘84...

Last night, Balenciaga took over Wall Street and probably your Instagram feed with the debut of its Spring 2023 collection that also featured a see-now-buy-now collaboration with adidas. The Demna-designed adidas gear has been unmissable over the last few hours, and much of the attention has been put on both the adidas x Balenciaga Triple S sneakers and the gimp-ish uniforms the house’s models bore. However, it seems that alongside the collaborative Triple S, Speed Trainers, $995 USD soccer tops, $5,500 USD leather blousons and $210 USD socks, there was another part of the collaboration that was overlooked: Balenciaga’s take on the classic adidas Originals Stan Smith sneaker.

After a run of collaborations including releases with Paria Farzaneh, Kerwin Frost and Stüssy earlier this year, Beats has now unveiled a new project alongside Daily Paper. Focusing on the Studio Buds, Daily Paper has taken inspiration from New York’s ’80s and ’90s hip-hop and graffiti scene.

The Air Jordan 13 has been fairly active with its releases thus far in 2022. We’ve seen the high-cut model arrive in various palettes including “Court Purple” and “Del Sol” schemes, and it has elected to borrow a classic “French Blue” theme. Jordan...

Jordan Brand’s lineup of Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFTs expands by pulling from yet another Air Jordan 7 colorway. Earlier this month a “Hare” inspired colorway popped up and now we have an official look at a “Citrus” pair. While it has been years since we’ve seen these original Air Jordan 7 colorways release, the “Citrus” is slated to be reissued later this year.

Is releasing another pair of Air Griffey Max 1 this time, paying homage to the city of Los Angeles. The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Los Angeles” is constructed in a black nubuck overlay and features a gradient neoprene base that highlights the team colors of the LA Rams, Dodgers and Lakers. Blue and yellow contrasts are notable around the branded areas and the Swoosh represents the Rams and the Dodgers. The “LAX” text seen embossed on the strap pays homage to the city as well, while the number 24 is a nod to the Kevin Griffey Jr. Additional detailing includes the “Los Angeles” text written in cursive on the purple lace tips to celebrate the Lakers. The shoe sits atop a white and blue midsole to round out the design.