Kiko Kostadinov’s ASICS NOVALIS Season 2 drops tomorrow, Puma x Aries just launched a goth Mostro, a Brazilian Paralympian brought a major throwback to the men’s 100m race, and A$AP threw hits at Drake in new song.
The new Nike Air Max SNDR is here
London’s Dover Street Market pre-launches the new Nike Air Max SNDR drop with an exclusive pre-launch in-store installation that celebrates the zip-up icon’s heritage. Head to the Haymarket store to see the exclusive installation and cop a pair before the wider launch.
Aries’ gothic take on the Puma Mostro
In their first ever collab together, luxe-streetwear label Aries joins forces with Puma for a collection that features experimental knits, nylon skeleton-print sets, accessories, and a spikey Mostro in a black and red colourway. The collaboration dropped on ariesarise.com yesterday.
Was that a diss from A$AP?
In his new song ‘Ruby Rosary’ featuring J. Cole, A$AP Rocky seems to be dissing Drake – hinting that he’s a “dead man walkin” after ‘Family Ties’. His “f*** your top 5” and “buried alive” bars also seem to bite back at Drake’s ‘Buried Alive Interlude Pt. 2’, which dissed A$AP and Kendrick back in May. We’re here for the drama.
Bottega Veneta launches new bag
Let us introduce you to the Liberta, Bottega’s new member of the team. The smooth leather crossbody, which is inspired by an archive bag from the ‘70s, steps away from the brand’s cult Intrecciato weave, offering a minimal, buttery texture.
Vini Rodrigues brought drip to the Paralympics
This week, at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, Brazilian Paralympian Vini Rodrigues copped Oakley’s infamous “OVERTHETOP” sunglasses for the Men’s 100m T63 Round 1 race, and we haven’t stopped thinking about it. Who said athletes don’t have drip?
We partied with Nia Archives at Kaso
This week, we hit up Kaso, the newly launched rooftop bar and kitchen that just opened at One Hundred Shoreditch for an exclusive summer party with DJ and singer, Nia Archives. Taking over the decks, Nia curated an epic lineup, accompanied by delicious food, flowing drinks, and good vibes all round. Hit up Kaso to see the venue yourself.
Balenciaga opens new store in NYC
There’s a brand new Balenciaga store on Greene Street, SoHo. The newly opened two-storey flagship in Lower Manhattan, which offers the latest ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes collections, mirrors the brand’s brutalist aesthetic with its concrete architecture.
Sperry hit the court with Palmes Tennis Society
Sperry x Palmes have linked up on a new collaboration designed for the boats, the courts, the oceans, and beyond. Introducing a new take on the Captain’s Oxford and the Racquet Oxford shoes, the collaboration takes inspiration from Palmes’ tennis vibes and Danish roots, bending them with Sperry’s refined craftsmanship.
Kiko Kostadinov’s ASICS NOVALIS Season 2 premieres this weekend
In the ‘Season 2’ new drop inspired by day-to-day life, Kiko Kostadinov’s new ASICS NOVALIS release will feature a fresh take on the GEL-STYRAXTM sneaker in a mule silhouette, and nylon vintage sportswear-inspired pieces. The collection drops tomorrow on the ASICS and Kiko sites.
Carhatt’s FW24 collection is here
Carhartt WIP’s Fall/Winter 2024 campaign is a trip, set against the reality-bending backdrop of an empty, remote location interrupted by fragments of the uncanny. Inspired by the concept of urban, teenage boredom, the campaign is accompanied by an atmospheric short film that’s kind of giving horror movie.
H&M AW24 enlists Charli xcx, Lila Moss & more
H&M is up to something… Enlisting the likes of Charlie xcx and Lila Moss for its campaign, H&M has cited its new AW24 era is about to be a refresh of the brand’s fashion spirit. Enlisting a diverse range of musicians, models, and cultural leaders as its figureheads, the new collection drops September 12th and aims to be a rich, intriguing new direction.
La Fam takes us back to basics
Amsterdam-based label La Fam introduces its new capsule drop with staple long-sleeves, cargos, a denim jacket, totes, and a useful carabiner so you never lose your keys again (or add charms to your bag). Releases September 10th.
Cheap Monday is back, and better than ever
Cheap Monday, the cult Scandinavian denim brand that closed its shutters in 2018 has relaunced in H&M’s Weekday, with American singer Nessa Barrett as its brand ambassador. Originally launched in 2004, and known for its edgy, punk spirit, Cheap Monday is tapping the “indie sleaze” zeitgeist with its return. Head over to Weekday to shop now.
