SA Hip Hop 247 In the build-up to his third studio album Audio High Definition, Reason — now known as Sizwe Alakine — gifted fans an entire year of lyrical brilliance. Month after month, he dropped new freestyles that felt like intimate audio blog entries, offering raw updates on his life, state of mind, and…
Since its launch in 1960, Dr. Martens has pushed the boundaries of traditional design. Its genre-defying footwear has graced trend-setters’ feet far and wide, looking to start a new chapter with its “Made Strong” campaign. Dr. Martens honors the 1460 boot by enlisting 14 international creatives to capture its significance. The diverse cast includes Nigerian…
Back in July, Hiroshi Fujiwara, the godfather of streetwear, announced the opening of FRAGMENT UNIVERSITY. Based on his experience and understanding throughout his storied career and with fragment design, the initiative will serve to explore business skills and Fujiwara’s method of “non-verbal marketing.” FRAGMENT DESIGN will be limited to just 50 students selected through preliminary screening,…
Marking the release of For All the Dogs, Drake celebrated the release of his eighth studio album with a new chain. Following his “Previous Engagements” piece, the Canadian artist once again worked with jeweler Alex Moss of Alex Moss New York on “The Crown Jewel of Toronto” chain. Taking to Instagram to share the incredibly…
Emerging British streetwear brand Always Do What You Should Do has connected with UK rap star Loyle Carner for a collaborative capsule, making this the second time the pair have linked up following the release of Carner’s critically-acclaimed third studio album, hugo, which came out at the back-end of last year. Last time around the pair created…
Timberland‘s Future73 initiative has enlisted six international creatives to reinvent its classic silhouettes. CLOT‘s Edison Chen, A-COLD-WALL* designer Samuel Ross, Suzanne Oude Hengel, and Nina Chanel Abney have revealed their designs throughout the year, with American designer Humberto Leon up next. Leon co-founded Opening Ceremony in 2002, making a name for himself in international retail….
Earlier this year, rising UK musician Jim Legxacy dropped his brand-new mixtape, HNPM, seeing the London-based star mix his alternative R&B and rap influence with an underlying pop sound to create one of the most essential listens of the year. Now, the artist has just presented the visual treatment to one of the project’s highlights,…
Suicoke, the Japanese brand known for its wide selection of performance sandals, has revealed two silhouettes that are set to drop exclusively for the U.S. market — the COZE sneaker and COZE Mule, each of which come in three minimalist colorways. Part of its FW23 collection, the shoes encapsulate a blend of retro charm and…
Los Angeles-based streetwear brand PLEASURES joined PUMA earlier this summer to deliver a retro-inspired VELOPHASIS collaboration. For their second partnership, the duo heads to the desert for a rave-ready offering to dance the night away. PLEASURES and PUMA blend sportswear with technical elements in a diverse collection with vintage appeal. It reflects LA’s cultural diversity…
Son Heung-min is one of fashion’s most unexpected football stars. Having worked with the likes of Burberry and TUMI recently, the Spurs forward is now turning his attention to Calvin Klein for a new campaign, working with the brand he became an official ambassador for last year. The Tottenham Hotspur captain is captured wearing Calvin…