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HERE’S YOUR FIRST LOOK AT LOUIS VUITTON’S PRE-SPRING 2020 COLLECTION

Brand: Louis Vuitton Season: Pre-Spring 2020 Key Pieces: The new grain-effect translucent bags in slides 3 and 7 which are informed by a colored patchwork of archive Louis Vuitton Epi leathers. Release Date: 2020 Buy: Louis Vuitton Editor’s Notes: Virgil Abloh’s latest collection for Louis Vuitton encapsulates what the designer has been doing since day one: conflating the aesthetics of streetwear and new luxury. Classic motifs of street culture such as chains have been applied to quilted sweatshirts and denim pants, while unexpected art references from renaissance painter Raphael adorn a range of gilets, trench coats, and bomber jackets. As a storied luggage and leather goods brand, Louis Vuitton is acknowledging its roots yet remaining accessible for a younger demographic. A big part of this stems from what Abloh refers to as “accessomorphosis,” which sees bags transformed into street-ready garments, as seen throughout the collection.

THE RICHEST RAPPERS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW

The amount of cold hard cash that circulates in hip-hop is pretty insane when you compare it to any mainstream pop star’s bank account. Rappers are, out of necessity, entrepreneurs, and unlike most stars there’s a particular kind of hustle involved that helps them make it big. Most of the time, it transcends music and sees them earning their money elsewhere.

LONDON FASHION WEEK: MEN'S SS20 STREETSTYLE GOES BIG AND BOLD DURING SPRING SHOWERS

UPDATE (June 10, 2019): With London Fashion Week: Men’s Spring/Summer 2020 well underway, the best looks from Day 2 are starting to pour in. Bold prints and graphic T-shirts were on display by many, along with workwear-inspired pieces and tailored suits, fitting as London is considered the birthplace of proper modern tailoring. Leopard spots, camo prints, and Burberry checks reigned supreme on the lightweight layers, while many paired fitted jackets with shorts for the transitional weather. Check out the latest outfits from London Fashion Week: Men’s Spring/Summer 2020 above. London Fashion Week: Men’s is fully underway and, with that, comes the latest round of street style. The ever-changing weather in the capital made dressing more complicated than it needed to be, but people still came out to impress. While short sleeve shirts made an expected appearance, the rain forced many to bring out their finest coats, as seen in the Dries Van Noten coat sported by attendees. Elsewhere there was an abundance of Kiko Kostadinov’s ASICS worn to the designer’s show and Dior also made an appearance on the back of an attendee. To cap it all off, designers such as Sam Ross from A-COLD-WALL* also made an appearance before his show on Monday. Take a look at the gallery above to see the outfits for yourself.

VIRGIL ABLOH x MCA CHICAGO x NIKE AIR FORCE 1 '07

Initially only available for Serena Williams, the “University Blue”-hued Air Force 1 ‘07 was initially rumored to drop at the designer’s “FIGURES OF SPEECH” show. Nike has confirmed that these rumors are unfounded, however, and the bold silhouette will not be dropping at the museum. Like past collaborative Air Force 1 sneakers, Abloh’s latest design sports deconstructed elements around the upper, with tonal hues stretching across the entire shoe and Abloh’s signature quotation marks surrounding the “AIR” branding on the midsole. A bright red ziptie adds some strong contrast, while the Swoosh retains the visible stitching seen on past models. Unlike those models, which saw a wider release, this take on the classic basketball sneaker sports a striking silver Swoosh, much like the design released for the MoMA’s “Items: Is Fashion Modern?” exhibition in 2018.

A$AP FERG & REDLINE BIKE: LIMITED EDITION RL 275 BIKE AND MERCH

In celebration of World Bicycle Day, A$AP Ferg and BMX brand RedlineBikes are coming together for a special collaborative range known as “A Collaboration Of Two True Originals.” The pairing’s joint collection is made up of a limited-edition RL 275 bike and a line of original merch that matches the design and color scheme of the bike; the RL 275 bike collaboration is billed a “passion project” for both parties involved. Notably, A$AP Ferg designed every piece in the aforementioned range of merch by himself. “When you think BMX bike in Harlem, you think Redline,” A$AP Ferg explains in an official press statement, “This collaboration is something I was really involved in and passionate about.” You can take a look at the campaign and lookbook for A$AP Ferg and Redline’s new Collaboration Of Two True Originals collection above. The collaborative effort’s RL 275 is scheduled to see release on June 14 and will carry a price-tag of $799 USD.

CLIP OF THE WEEK: CARDI B - PRESS

Cardi B uit frustraties in de nieuwe clip Press. Beluister het hierbeneden.

KANYE WEST DEBUTS INCUBATOR PROGRAM, NEW FASHION BRAND

Of all the topics covered in Kanye West‘s appearance on David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, one notable point was kept under wraps: West’s plan to launch a fashion incubator. Going forward, the initiative will provide mentorship and financial assistance to “aspiring creatives in fashion, design, and more,” as Vogue notes. West famously interned at Fendi with Virgil Abloh before the pair stepped into the world of fashion; this incubator program is indicative of the rapper passing the torch to a new generation of creatives. Chicago-born Maisie Schloss is the grant’s first recipient; a Parsons graduate and former YEEZY womenswear designer, Schloss will receive input and aid from West as she prepares to launch Masie Wilen, her debut clothing line. In an email to Vogue, Schloss affirmed that “YEEZY is a really special environment for growing and developing a career. … Kanye very generously offered to support me; he truly cares about sharing resources, creating opportunities for creatives to grow and be recognized.” This week, Schloss will introduce Masie Wilen at a highly-exclusive event in Los Angeles, before hosting another presentation in Paris in late June. “My first collection is inspired by rhythmic gymnastics and robotics,” Schloss continued. “Strongly driven by print, the clothes themselves are playful and fashion-forward but rooted in very wearable shapes.” Expect the LA premiere to showcase an expansive Resort collection, with 85 items ranging in price from $100 USD to $900 USD.

VIDEO: FAMKE LOUISE – BOSS BITCH (PROD. JORDAN WAYNE)

Na derriere dropt Famke opnieuw enkele visuals van Boss Bitch. Bekijk de video hierbeneden.

JORDAN BRAND DROPS THE AIR JORDAN 4 "RAPTORS" DRAKE PE

As the Toronto Raptors make their historical NBA Finals debut, the Air Jordan 4 “Raptors”return to the shelves with a special nod to the team’s global ambassador, Drake. Taking colorway cues from the OG Air Jordan 7 “Raptors,” this iteration is crafted with a black nubuck upper and contrasted by “Court Purple” and “University Red” hits on the TPU frames and heel guard. Drizzy’s signature can be found on the tongue label, accompanied by additional Jumpman branding above the signature and on the heel. The memorable pair rests on the silhouette’s signature sole unit dipped in a speckled black and purple midsole. The Air Jordan 4 “Raptors” is available now on Nike SNKRS and select retailers for $200 USD. In case you missed it, the NBA reportedly talked to the Toronto Raptors about the rapper’s courtside antics. NIKE 2 of 5 NIKE 3 of 5 NIKE 4 of 5 NIKE 5 of 5 NIKE Air Jordan 4 “Raptors” Release Date June 03, 2019 - 9:15 am EST (TBC) Price 200 USD Where To Buy

CLIP OF THE WEEK: CAZA – WOOZY FT. RONNIE FLEX (PROD. JORDAN WAYNE)

Na onlangs Famke Louises single Op Me Monnie gecoverd te hebben, dropt Caza vandaag de single Woozy met Ronnie Flex. De productie werd verzorgd door Jordan Wayne. Bekijk de video hierbeneden.

12 ACCESSORIES TO ELEVATE YOUR ’FIT FOR UNDER $100

There’s no better way to elevate a ‘fit than with just the right accessory. It’s true that perfect hat, bag, or belt maketh the man and it turns out you don’t need to blow your budget to get it. Our commerce content curator, Yulia Pankova, has carefully compiled a selection of 12 of this season’s hottest accessories. Each piece is guaranteed to enhance your wardrobe and they’re all under $100. The beauty of investing in accessories is that you can reference an aesthetic without looking like you’re playing dress-up. It also gives you the option to mix and contrast styles. Kangol‘s Bermuda bucket is a perfect example. The brilliant blue hat evokes the late ’80s hip-hop scene. You can choose to gesture towards the reference by teaming it with a basic tee, or lean in heavy by layering supplementary accessories or a graphic tee. For a more low-key look, we’ve included some of the steeziest headwear offerings from LA-labels C2H4, and Brain Dead, and the ever-trendy Noah. At the same time, a functional yet stylish bag is key to making it through the festival, party, and summer season in general. The adidas Originals by Alexander Wang waist bag ticks all the boxes. But if you’re looking for something to hold onto NEIGHBORHOOD and NaNa-NaNA blitz the bag game, as usual. Don’t sleep on Yulia’s additional accessories, including the super handy ADER Error Carabiner keychain. Headwear Start Up Corduroy Hat Brain Dead €42 BUY AT SLAM-JAM-SOCIALISM Logo Cap NOAH $50 BUY AT SSENSE Bermuda Bucket Hat Kangol $91 BUY AT LUISA-VIA-ROMA Logo Band Bucket Hat C2H4 $91 BUY AT LUISA-VIA-ROMA Available at 2 merchants luisa-via-roma - $91 LUISAVIAROMA UK - £68 Bags Bum Bag adidas Originals by Alexander Wang $50 BUY AT ADIDAS Pouch Bag C2H4 $58 BUY AT LUISA-VIA-ROMA Available at 2 merchants luisa-via-roma - $58 LUISAVIAROMA UK - £43 A6 Bag NaNa-NaNa $69 BUY AT VRIENTS I.D Tarp/ P-Bag NEIGHBORHOOD. €65 BUY AT THE GOODHOOD STORE Other Accessories Hav A Hank Scorpion Bandana SOPHNET. 30 BUY AT HAVEN Carabiner Keychain ADER Error £51 BUY AT SLAM-JAM-SOCIALISM Logo Ring Marcelo Burlon $69 BUY AT VRIENTS Available at 2 merchants Vrients - $69 antonioli - $57 SW-L2 Guerilla Group $85 BUY AT GUERRILLA GROUP

VIDEO: CALBOY – CHARIOT FT. MEEK MILL, YOUNG THUG & LIL DURK

Nieuwkomer Calboy uit Chicago schakelt Meek Mill, Young Thug en Lil Durk in voor zijn single Chariot, afkomstig van zijn ‘Wildboy’ EP. Beluister het hierbeneden.

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