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MCA CHICAGO DROPS NEON-COLORED VIRGIL ABLOH "FIGURES OF SPEECH" T-SHIRT & HATS

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SOMEONE JUST INVESTED $120 MILLION INTO ANOTHER BRILLIANT ELON MUSK IDEA

Elon Musk’s Boring Company recently received a sizable investment for its ambitious tunnel-digging project. Bloomberg reports that the company authorized the sale of $120 million in stock. Musk aims to energize the tunnel industry as he has done in the automotive and aerospace sectors. The chief investors in the round were 8VC, Vy Capital, Craft Ventures, Valor Capital and DFJ. Steve Jurvetson, a board member to SpaceX and Tesla, has also been listed as an investor, stating that, “We are delighted to be an investor in Boring,” adding that “Boring is a great example of the disruptive playbook we look for.” Prior to this, one of Boring’s more “disruptive” funding efforts garnered over $11 Million from the sale of flamethrowers and T-shirts. Boring’s current tender is a $48.7 million, mile-long project that will transport visitors around the Las Vegas Convention Center — dubbed LVCC Loop. The $120 million investment is in addition to the $113 million the company raised last year through various methods. Taking this into account, The Boring Company is now valued at around $920 million.

UNDERCOVER’S NIKE DAYBREAK IS DROPPING AGAIN IN THREE NEW COLORWAYS

Brand: UNDERCOVER x Nike Model: Daybreak Key Features: The updated ’80s silhouette plays with texture and proportion in a big way, merging suede and nylon on the upper, with a car spoiler-like detail jutting out of the shoe’s heel. UNDERCOVER branding is present on a speckled midsole, while Nike branding can be seen on the tongue tag. Release Date: June 7 (first two colorways), June 21 (green and triple black colorways), July 18 (yellow colorway) Price: $160/ €160 / £140 Buy: Select retailers such as Sneakersnstuff Editor’s Notes: Four colorways of the UNDERCOVER x Nike Daybreak have already been released, with three more set to follow on August 1. The yellow/black version was supposed to be released on July 18 but the drop got rescheduled to coincide with the red/black and navy/yellow pairs. PreviousNext 1 / 6 Highsnobiety Highsnobiety Highsnobiety The style was first teased at Paris Fashion Week SS19 before we were given a closer look via Highsnobiety magazine Issue 18 (see above). Three colorways of the remixed runner feature in the issue’s Selections section: the vivid green and red colorways, as well as a more pared-back black version. Additional product shots below show details of the leather lining, TPU plastic heel counter, and branding on the midsole and heel. With this closer look at UNDERCOVER’s flip on the Daybreak, it’s hard to decide which of this or sacai’s LDWaffle is the better remix of classic Nike runners. PreviousNext 1 / 25 Nike Nike Nike The UUNDERCOVER x Nike Daybreak has a tough act to follow after the two brands’ incredible React Element 87 last year. It will also serve as the precursor to the two sneaker styles unveiled at Paris Fashion Week FW19.

DIOR UNVEILS $350 USD LUXE LEATHER CASES FOR AIRPODS

Elevated accessories. 1 of 5 DIOR 2 of 5 DIOR 3 of 5 DIOR 4 of 5 DIOR 5 of 5 DIOR French fashion house Dior is the latest brand to offer up its own take on the Apple AirPodscarrying cases. Crafted from the finest calfskin leather, the elevated accessory is featured in either a black or grey colorway. Dior’s signature sliver clasp is utillized on the top of case, while Dior branding is featured on the front, and embossed on the backside of the opening flap. The working clasp also allows you to attach it to your bag or pants to showcase the item how you see fit. Both colorways are available now at select Dior retailers and online for $350 USD. For more accessories, Daniel Arsham teased a Dior pendant-bracelet hybrid. Dior AirPods Cases Release Date July 26, 2019 - 12:53 pm EST (TBC) Price 350 USD Where To Buy

THESE LOUIS VUITTON SCREEN HANDBAGS ARE A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

Two Louis Vuitton screen handbags debuted during its Cruise 2020 runway show in New York City this week. The French luxury brand told Engadget that the prototype bags are “the basis for reconsidering the digital Canvas of the Future,” adding that it is “always in search of the fusion of savoir-faire and innovation.” According to a press release, the sci-fi accessory aims to blur the lines between smartphone and bag. The handbags feature built-in flexible displays with a 1,920 x 1,440 resolution. While LV has not confirmed whether the screens were made in-house, we can see that one of the prototypes includes a single screen while the other has two. Both displayed videos of city views and what appeared to be a demo of an internet browser. As you can see from the video above, the public-facing screen appears scrollable. So while the aim may be to integrate phone-functionality and your bag, you might want to exercise caution when deciding what app to open on your commute. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram #LVCruise Canvas of the Future. #LouisVuitton premiered prototypes of a new cutting-edge bag design on the runway today. Watch the show now on Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Louis Vuitton Official (@louisvuitton) op 9 Mei 2019 om 12:31 (PDT)

AMAZON PRIME OFFERS FREE ONE-DAY SHIPPING TO BOOST SALES

Amazon is continuing to get more bullish around its core retail division. The tech giant announced during its Q1 earnings call on Thursday that Prime members would soon be able to receive free one-day shipping. While other services like AWS and advertising have seen increased growth in the past year, its retail sales have dipped from 22 percent to 10 percent year-over-year, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky mentioned that the move to one-day shipping would cost the company about $800 million USD in the first quarter. In certain cities, Prime customers can already receive one-day shipping if they order items of $35 USD or more. The expedited shipping would not only encourage sales, but also promote Prime membership growth where Amazon has been investing heavily in original content, streaming services and discounts at Whole Foods to lure and retain members. Amazon also recently announced that it was partnering with Kohl’s to offer free returns in an attempt to improve the customer experience and bolster its physical presence. During the call, Amazon also introduced its Shipment Zero initiative, which aims to “make all customer shipments net zero carbon, with the goal of making 50% of all shipments net zero by 2030.”

MUHAMMAD ALI'S 1976 ALFA ROMEO IS FOR SALE ON EBAY

Calling all car and boxing fans — now is your chance to buy a sports car from the collection of none other than Muhammad Ali. A St. Louis, Missouri-based seller has put the 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Series II that once belonged to the legendery boxer for sale on eBay. The car is currently listed for a buy-it-now price of $39,900 USD, or best offer. Though originally bought by Ali, the car was later owned by Ali’s good friend Tim Shanahan. The story goes that Ali didn’t want to buy the Alfa Romeo at all, but instead wanted to purchase a Rolls-Royce. He and Shanahan visted a dealership in Lake Forest, Illinois, but as it didn’t have any Rolls-Royce cars in stock Ali purchased the Alfa Romeo. The car was a gift for his wife, Veronica Porché, however as she didn’t know how to drive a stick shift, the car went mostly unused. We first heard about the car going up for auction in 2018. One of Ali’s Rolls-Royces went up for auction in 2018 as well. According to the eBay listing, the silver sports car now has 80,733 miles on it. Production on the convertible car ceased in 1981, so if you’re a fan of the style now may be only your only chance to get your hands on one. Head over to eBay to make a bet on Ali’s Alfa Romeo. Bidding will close on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. For more beautiful cars, see how this 19th century home turns classic cars into art. S

NEXT-GENERATION IPHONES COULD FEATURE TWO-WAY WIRELESS CHARGING

Following Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Huawei’s Mate 20 and P30 Pro, analysts believe next-generation iPhones are likely to feature two-way wireless charging. This feature allows users to charge other devices with their iPhones. Analysts Ming-Chi Kuo believes since Samsung debuted its two-way charging feature PowerShare alongside its Galaxy Buds and chargeable case, that Apple will follow suit since its AirPods and wireless case charges as well. Ming-Chi Kuo also believes the feature will be introduced to the succeeding line-up of the iPhone X series. As a result, it’s likely the new handsets will feature increased battery sizes. According to reports, the next iPhone XS‘s battery could increase by 20 to 25 percent, while the successor to the iPhone XS Max could receive 10 to 15 percent. Two-Way Wireless Charging Coming to 2019 iPhones https://t.co/t2F6ybgAnn by @julipuli pic.twitter.com/Sh7AycYo2T — MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) April 1, 2019

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