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3 Jul

Sneaker Guru Sean Wotherspoon Teams With Barrow on Capsule

Sneaker Guru Sean Wotherspoon Teams With Barrow on Capsule
A pair of Nike Air Max 97/1 designed by Sean Wotherspoon in 2018 are currently marketed for as much as 1,853 euros on resale platforms, suggesting how strong the sneakerhead and streetwear maverick’s cachet is. Wotherspoon — who is understood to be an avid sneaker collector and is cofounder of Round Two, the Los Angeles mecca of vintage streetwear and sneakers — has now been conscripted by Barrow for a capsule collection. Hitting retail this fall, the lineup comprises full ready-to-wear looks, with pieces akin to varsity jackets covered in collegiate patches featuring lettering and words nodding to each Barrow and Round Two, in addition to latest renditions of the previous’s signature smiley logo reinterpreted by Wotherspoon. The collaboration is seen as a...
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29 Jan

Tiffany and Nike Tease Upcoming Collaboration After Sneaker Photos Leak

Tiffany and Nike Tease Upcoming Collaboration After Sneaker Photos Leak
Call it a gathering of the minds. Speculation that Tiffany & Co. is collaborating with Nike was confirmed Sunday when the 2 brands released a visible teaser to officially reveal their tie-up. The teaser was posted to each Tiffany and Nike’s social media accounts, and was also featured in a Latest York Times ad within the paper’s Sunday print edition. It shows a Tiffany blue shoe box with a Nike swoosh and says, “A legendary pair.” Rumors across the collaboration began circulating on Jan. 24, when leaked images of a black suede, low-top Air Force 1 featuring a Tiffany blue leather swoosh hit the web. The pictures also depict a sterling silver back plate on the sneaker that appears to take visual...
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29 Dec

Snoop Dogg and Philipp Plein Team on Sneaker Collection,

Snoop Dogg and Philipp Plein Team on Sneaker Collection,
“We've here the most effective shoes in the sport, the most effective shoes in the sport,” repeated German designer Philipp Plein on the launch party of his sneaker collaboration with Snoop Dogg — who’s taking the stage at PMC’s LA3C festival this weekend. His iPhone in hand, Plein filmed a close-up of the sparkly purple kicks, panning as much as Snoop’s smile. The rapper flashed a peace sign, blunt in mouth. “But what's even higher is the guy who’s wearing the shoes,” Plein continued. “Take a look at this. Who’s that, baby? Who’s that?” “Hello,” purred Snoop, playing along. “And look, look who’s standing in front of me,” Plein went on, revealing musician Tommy Lee — who performed at Plein’s last show in...
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4 Dec

Women’s Sneaker Culture Explored in Latest Book

Women’s Sneaker Culture Explored in Latest Book
Ivy Park founder Beyoncé, Sacai designer Chitose Abe, Ambush designer Yoon Ahn, Foot Locker women’s creative director Melody Ehsani, Puma women’s basketball creative director June Ambrose, tennis legend Serena Williams — all have played a task in increasing visibility for ladies within the sneaker industry. Arriving just in time for holiday gifting, “She Kicks,” $95, shines a light-weight on these women and more, featuring the trailblazing designers, executives, athletes, entrepreneurs and influencers who're changing the game. Written by Nav Gill, former editor of Hypebae, and Sanne Poeze, the Dutch inflluencer and sneaker collector, the book was published by indie Latest York house Studio 96, and incorporates technology that may be scanned using an app to expand content, access giveaways and shop...
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