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MAD PARIS CRAFTS $115K USD ROLEX DAYTONA WITH RUBY SAPPHIRES

Featuring a rose gold finish and floral engravings. Luxury watch customizer MAD Paris has dropped yet another decked out Rolex Daytona, this time around giving the timepiece a lavish, ruby sapphire-encrusted bezel. Made in Switzerland, the watch measures 40 Mm and features a co-branded dial design. The bright pink crystals light up the face of the style, while a rose gold-toned polish and floral engravings adorn the piece throughout. Other details include an exposed back case, automatic movement and a 5 ATM water-resistant sealing. The MAD Paris Red Rolex Daytona Ruby 40 Mm Watch is priced at $115,146 USD and available now at Browns’ webstore. For more from MAD Paris, check out its $200k USD Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712. MAD Paris Red Rolex Daytona Ruby 40 Mm Watch Release Date September 06, 2019 - 12:00 am EST (TBC) Price 115146 USD Where To Buy

INSIDE CELINE’S NEW HEDI SLIMANE DESIGNED MAYFAIR STORE

Slimane's Midas Touch. Bolstering the brand’s presence in the British capital, CELINE recently unveiled their latest store opening in Mayfair which perpetuates the label’s new aesthetic direction under the revered Hedi Slimane. With a new location in the neighbourhood’s shopping mecca of Mount Street, the contemporary space spans 270m2 and is set to play host to both their men’s and womenswear collections as well as their new Triomphe Canvas line. An understated luxe finish with details such as natural rock, veined granite and gold-toned metalwork make for a clean, contemporary backdrop that has Slimane written all over it. Check out more images of the new space below or head down to check it out for yourself at 103 Mount St, Mayfair, London W1K 2TJ, UK, PHOTO CREDIT: @CELINE View Larger View Larger

SUPREME & NIKE DROP OFFICIAL LOOK AT UPCOMING SB DUNK LOW SNEAKER

Two-toned. After teasing and leaking a few days ago, Supreme just unveiled the official look at the upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low. Dropping in an assortment of colours including white and red, black and silver and royal navy and gold colourways, the two-toned Dunk Low features metallic leather uppers with a matching Zoom Air unit midsole. With Supreme star embroidery on the lateral side of each shoe, the collab sneaker is accented with a minimal jewel Swoosh that’s designed to match the colour of the toe box. Supreme’s SB Dunk low is finished with co-branded red insoles and a “World Famous” tag. Releasing September 5th, you’ll be able to shop the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low collection in-store at select retailers and online. See the shoe in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: SUPREME

GUCCI & COMME DES GARÇONS DROP SECOND COLLABORATIVE TOTE

Arriving Saturday. No doubt a style wel” begin to see all over Instagram in the coming months, Italian powerhouse Gucci and contemporary fashion label Comme des Garçons have teamed up for a second collaborative tote set to drop later in the week. Building on last years popularised holiday collection from Allessandro Michele which saw the house team up with a slew of labels including CdG, the latest partnership sees the duo team up again for a similarly styled offering. Arriving in a floral print, the new release features the green/red Gucci stripe down the middle alongside the text “COMME des GARÇONS” appearing front & centre in a silver print Thoughts? Pick one up for yourself from September 7th at DSM Ginza. PHOTO CREDIT: @Gucci

LES (ART) ISTS UNVEIL AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

Incoming from Paris... Parisian label LES (ART) ISTS recently unveiled their autumn/winter 2019 lookbook which presents a slew of sportswear essentials captured around a football stadium. Inspired by well-dressed men of past and present, the collection spans a range of easy-to-wear, contemporary pieces such as sweaters, tracksuits, outerwear and track tops arriving in a capsule ready colour range of predominantly khaki, navy and white with pops of red and camo appearing throughout. Check out more shots of the lookbook below or head over to the brand’s website for purchase information. PHOTO CREDIT: @LES (ART) ISTS View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

PALM ANGELS DROPS HUNTING INSPIRED AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 PIECES

Distinct pieces. Returning with new Autumn/Winter pieces, Palm Angels reimagines traditonal hunting silhouettes with a modern and distinctive twist. Dropping a trio of hunting inspired garments, the capsule includes a black hunting bomber jacket crafted from a glossy satin nylon material with a quilted lining. Decorated with multiple pockets on the front, the jacket features a cut out of Man Ray’s black and white ‘Glass Tears’ image that’s been sewn next to “PLAM ANGELS SERIOUSLY HARMS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.” verbiage. The drop also features a mesh hunting vest, which appares in black and beige hues. Boasting a series of pockets, the vests feature a large poacher pcoket on the back with “Palm Angels” branding. All three pieces are finished with a sewn patch on upper chest next to an image of a dear next to the brand’s signature logo. Available now, you can shop Palm Angels latest pieces at SSENSE. See the pieces in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: SSENSE View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

PRADA ESCAPE COLLECTION

Prada everything, from boots to water bottles. Prada has partnered with London’s Selfridges for an exclusive concept themed around journeys, the outdoors and camping. Titled “Prada Escape,” the concept will see men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle collections, as well as a temporary space in Selfridges’ The Corner Shop that will run throughout September. The collection references the outdoors theme, with stand-out pieces including outerwear in Prada’s signature gabardine nylon, as well as new versions of the label’s double match shirt and camouflage print pieces throughout. Apparel also features practical hardware ranging from cargo pockets and zippers to belt bags and backpacks. Footwear includes rubber-soled boots in black or camouflage and Cloudbust sneakers.

FORBES LIST OF THE BIGGEST NBA SHOE DEALS - MICHAEL JORDAN

Forbes has just released its list of the biggest NBA shoe deals for the past fiscal year ending in May 2019. Topping the list this year with an earning of $130 million USD is the G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan. Even though Jordan retired over 20 years ago, his partnership with Nikeunder Jordan Brand has continued to dominate the footwear scene, leading to multiple silhouettes and colorways selling out within minutes. According to Forbes Michael Jordan is worth a whopping $1.9 billion USD, with $1.4 billion USD coming from corporate sponsorships. Jordan beat out the others on the list by a landslide, earning quadruple that of the second highest-earning player LeBron James and his $32 million USD. Rounding out the top three is Kevin Durant with $26 million USD. Rookie Zion Williamson also made the cut at No. 7 with $13 million USD. Williamson recently signed a seven year deal with Jordan Brand worth $75 million USD. Nike and Jordan Brand continue to dominate the NBA, seeing as almost 75% of its players wear Nike or Jordan Brand sneakers. They also have the most althetes that appear on Forbes‘ list with eight. Check out the top 14 in the list below.

MAISON MARGIELA FUSHION METALLIC MAKEOVER

Maison Margiela releases a new colorway to its sneaker mishmash silhouette — the Fusion Low Sneaker. This new “Steel Grey” colorway takes on a more metallic palette with silver making its way on the toebox, heel, and on the lace cage. Matte silver also appears lightly brushed-on throughout the sneaker for a faded and worn look. Furthering the deconstructed aesthetic are the customary asymmetrical panels, distressed detailing, and exposed glue/rubber. The Margiela “Numbers” logo can also be found at the bottom of the outsole behind a thick layer of transparent rubber. Those interested in this colorway can find it over at retailers like NUBIAN and SSENSE for a price of $1,820 USD.

PATTA x ALCH NEW CAPSULE DROP

After working together on a recycled waistbag in 2017 and a collaborative gilet in 2018, Amsterdam’s Patta has teamed up with London-based designer ALCH on a new capsule. ALCH, also known as Miniswoosh, has made a reputation for upcycling and repurposing Nikegear and brings that signature style to the new collection. The new collaborative capsule features a matching windbreaker and shorts set, with both pieces constructed from Patta’s foldable shopper. The checkerboard pattern appears on both pieces, while other stand-out features include Patta’s script logo in white on the sleeve and shorts and a crossed straps on the back of the jacket. Take a look through the lookbook in the gallery above. Both the ALCH x Patta Reconstructed windbreaker and shorts will release exclusively at Patta’s London location on Friday August 30.

OFF-WHITE™ X NIKE WAFFLE RACER SP FINALLY GET RELEASE DATE

On the way. Virgil Abloh’s Off-White label and Nike are back with the highly anticipated Off-White™ x Waffle Racer SP sneaker. Part of the brands “Athlete in Progress” collection which is packed with post-run performance apparel drops, the sneaker is available in a trio of colourways; Black/Purple/White, Teal/Volt/Black and White/Sail/Silver, all under a needed film that covers the upper of the shoe, creating an athletic tape look. Featuring a hiking-inspired lacing system, the running shoe dons an exposed tongue with retro Nike tongue tags. The shoe is detailed with midfoot Swooshes, signature Off-White™ motifs like the orange tabs and industrial style prints, “NIKE” branding is printed on the heel, while a spiked rubber outsole rounds out the shoe. First teased months ago, the highly anticipated Off-White™ x Nike Waffle Racer SP will be dropping on Nike.com and select retailers on September 5th. See the shoes in the images below:

PAUSE OR SKIP: OFF-WHITE™’S GRAFFITI-COVERED GORE-TEX SKIWEAR TWO-PIECE

More graffiti sprayed pieces. Off-White™ just released its GORE-TEX ski jacket and sweatpant combination, first seen as part of a medley of graffiti-covered pieces on its SS20 runway at this season Paris Fashion Week. Made from water-resistant GORE-TEX technology, the utility-inspired ski jacket sports a funnel neck, drawstring stand-up collar, large pockets, concealed fastenings and Off-White™ branding such as the circular “OFF/OFF” and the winged “OFF” motif, alongside neon spray paint which spreads across the front and back of the jacket. The matching pants feature zipped hems and an elasticated waistband, while covered with the same all-over graffiti print and Off-White™ branding. Available now at Browns, is the Off-White™ GORE-TEX two-piece a PAUSE or Skip?

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