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SUPREME TEASES COLLAB WITH JAMAICAN DANCEHALL & REGGAE ICON BUJU BANTON

Supreme has just officially unveiled teasers for its upcoming collaboration with Jamaican dancehall and reggae great Buju Banton. Banton became a fixture in the music industry during the early ’90s with the release of two critically-acclaimed albums,Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention. In fact, in 1992, the Kingston-born artist also broke Bob Marley’s record for the greatest number of #1 singles in a year in Jamaica. The 2000s saw even more success for Banton musically as he nabbed a Grammy for his album Before the Dawn in 2011 — his earlier works Rasta Got Soul in 2010 and Friends for Life in 2004 also received Grammy nomination nods. The reggae star also had some run-ins with authorities as he was arrested and charged in 2009 for conspiracy to distribute and possession of cocaine. He was convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison — he has now been released since early December of 2018. Some of Banton’s most notable songs include “Murderer,” “Destiny,” “Champion,” and “Driver A” to name a few. As for the Supreme collab, there’s no official word on a release date but the recent photo hints that this could be an artist photo tee as seen in previous versions with other musicians who’ve fronted Supreme drops. Stay-tuned as we get more official product imagery and actual release date.    

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SUPREME TEASES COLLAB WITH JAMAICAN DANCEHALL & REGGAE ICON BUJU BANTON

THE 15 BEST PRODUCTS TO DROP THIS WEEK & WHERE TO BUY THEM

With everything from must-have summer clothing and limited edition sneaker releases, to quirky household goods and summer-ready accessories, Rhianna’s selection promises a little something for everyone. Starting the list off, we are presented with some rather eccentric layers from BODE, together with pink patent leather accessories by Gucci. Next to this, we have a clutch of footwear’s best, notably, the latest Off-White™ x Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5 and UNDERCOVER’s collaborative Daybreak runner. Should you however be in the market for a little homeware, we have products from NEIGHBORHOOD and Human Made that will help put the cherry on top of any self-respecting home. So, without further ado, we’ll let Rhianna take it away with a piece-for-piece rundown as she discusses the Off-White™ x Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5 and more special releases below. Balenciaga Oversized Logo Print Shirt Oversized Logo Print Shirt Balenciaga $895 BUY AT MATCHESFASHION “If one, big Balenciaga logo wasn’t enough, you need to check out this shirt! Perfect for all the die-hard fans out there.” BODE Tiger Ruching Souvenir Shirt Tiger Ruching Souvenir Shirt BODE $475 BUY AT BROWNS “The Tiger Ruching Souvenir Shirt by BODE is elegantly crafted and surprisingly lightweight. Hand-made in the US, you can be sure that this piece is of the most pristine quality.” BODE Kolkata Patch Trousers Kolkata Patch Trousers BODE $440 BUY AT BROWNS “I had to put another piece from BODE’s SS19 collection in here! Continuing the madness with some crafty seam work, the multi-colored Kolkata Patch Trousers are just one of many other beautiful BODE creations.” UNDERCOVER x Nike Daybreak WMNS Daybreak Wmns UNDERCOVER x Nike $181 BUY AT SNEAKERSNSTUFF “As part of Nike‘s ongoing partnership with Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER, the duo have just released two new colorways of their popular Daybreak sneaker. This time in a green, red and white colorway. Even though they remind me a little of Christmas, they are still a dope pair for summer.” Off-White™ x Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5 Zoom Terra Kiger 5 Off-White™ x Nike $750 BUY AT STOCKX “Virgil’s latest creation together with Nike is finally here! Having reworked the Zoom Terra Kiger 5, the sneaker is presented in a sleek black, pink and blue colorway, and comes complete with a spiked tooling system.” Prada Cloudbust Thunder Knit Sneakers Cloudbust Thunder Knit Sneakers Prada $895 BUY AT PRADA “Building on the design of the successful Cloudbust sneaker, Prada recently unveiled its Thunder Knit Sneaker. I am a huge fan of the rugged sole unit and heel counter branding. A nice upgrade from earlier Cloudbust iterations.” adidas Originals YEEZY Boost 350 V2 “Antlia” YEEZY Boost 350 V2 "Antlia" adidas Originals $229 BUY AT ADIDAS UK Available at 2 merchants adidas UK - $229    sneakersnstuff - $219    “Yet another YEEZY Boost! The design’s latest “Antlia” colorway is perfect for the warmer months ahead. Click here to find out how much Kanye actually makes from his deal with adidas Originals!” Gucci Logo Bucket Hat Logo Bucket Hat Gucci $343 BUY AT BROWNS “Gucci recently dropped a head-turning, pink patent leather bucket hat with contrasting yellow branding. This piece screams ’90s steeze, and promises to be the perfect summer accessory.” Burberry Monogram-Print Cross-Body Bag Monogram-Print Cross-Body Bag Burberry $820 BUY AT MATCHESFASHION “Burberry have dropped a bunch of all-over monogram pieces recently, and one of our favorites is the Cross-Body Bag. Check out the rest of the collection here.” Prada Buckled iPhone Case Buckled iPhone Case Prada $280 BUY AT BROWNS “If you’re anything like me and have a mini-heart attack (not literally) every time you drop your phone, this Buckled iPhone Case from Prada might be the best thing for you. You can clip it onto your jeans or belt, and even use it as a pouch.” Brain Dead Tani Sunglasses Tani Sunglasses Brain Dead $205 BUY AT SLAM-JAM-SOCIALISM “Another great addition to anyone’s sunglasses rotation. Brought to you by Brain Dead, this blacked-out pair will compliment almost any outfit. Check out other styles here.” Gucci Crystal Embellished Tiger Head Ring Crystal Embellished Tiger Head Ring Gucci $420 BUY AT MATCHESFASHION “One of Gucci’s most iconic house emblems, the tiger head, returns as a gold-tone metal ring, embellished with a hint of ice. ” Human Made 99 Door Stopper 99 Door Stopper Human Made $115 BUY AT CALIROOTS “To be honest, I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t actually need this…” NEIGHBORHOOD SRL / P-Water Can SRL / P-Water Can NEIGHBORHOOD. $120 BUY AT CALIROOTS “Another dope interior and/or exterior piece by NEIGHBORHOOD. Fill this with some soil and set in your favorite plant for a cool household accessory.” NEIGHBORHOOD NHIC . 35QT / P-COOLER BOX NHIC . 35QT / P-COOLER BOX NEIGHBORHOOD. $690 BUY AT CALIROOTS “Camping season is upon us, and NEIGHBORHOOD has us sorted with this new cooler box. The piece weighs in at just over 9kg and might cost a few weeks rent, but promises to make you the flyest at any future picnic.”

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THE 15 BEST PRODUCTS TO DROP THIS WEEK & WHERE TO BUY THEM

FINAL PARIS FASHION WEEK SS20 STREETSTYLE HAS THE CITY OF LIGHTS FLEXING ITS BEST FITS

After an eventful week full of fashion’s biggest labels showcasing their upcoming seasonal garbs, the final day of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 is upon us. The week long festivity included jaw-dropping collaborative unveilings such as Dior’s teamup with Daniel Arsham and luxury luggage company RIMOWA, while 1017 ALYX 9SM SS20 debuted more Nike footwear silhouettes. Turning our attention to the streets, the final day saw the Paris Fashion Week attendees flaunting their best fits. Graphic button up shirts add a playful touch to the summer season as does tie-die, seen on the likes of A$AP Rocky. Elsewhere Miguel flaunted his perfectly tailored red suit paired with a simple white undershirt underneath. Finally models sporting a canvas Jil Sander shit after the show was a clear coveted item. Check out the new photos above and updated story below. We are well in the midst of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020. Even after a packed runway-filled day that included shows from Vetements, Dries Van Noten and Virgil Abloh’s latest creations for Louis Vuitton, that didn’t stop the fashion lovers from coming out to show off their best looks. Just like the previous days, bold color and prints shone brightly both on and off the catwalks, while streetwear favorites Acne Studios, Burberry and LV remained in the spotlight. Check out the new photos above and updated story below. Following London and Pitti Uomo, Fashion Week festivities have made their way over to France’s capital of Paris. Welcoming in the Spring/Summer 2020 season, the city’s dazzling cobble-stoned streets and ornate architecture have become the latest runway for local fashion lovers and industry creatives to share some of the limelight alongside the celebrated designers showing during the week. The first two days saw the City of Light’s stylish denizens coming out in full force to celebrate the new seasonal lines dressed in street-influenced leisure wear paired with high-end luxury accessories and some of the most-coveted sneakers such the Nike x UNDERCOVER Daybreaks. Dior‘s Hajime Sorayama-designed saddlebag and Off-White™‘s Industrial Belt were also prominently on display. Elsewhere streetwear favorite brands Heron Preston and Alexander Wang took centerstage along with their more luxe Louis Vuitton and Chanel counterparts. Jewelry was also used in full force seeing outfits complemented with Cartier Juste un Clous diamond bracelets and iced out chains. Paris Fashion Week wouldn’t be complete without all the industry’s movers-and-shakers coming out to show their support for their peers. Jerry Lorenzo was spotted in his usual casual outfit, while Takashi Murakami rolled up with stylist and Cherry Fukuoka Creative Director Takeshi “Cherry” Ishida. Studio Hagel founder Mathieu Hagelaars, 1017 ALYX 9SM‘s Matthew Williams, Kevin Poon, Aleali May, Xu Meen and Poggy were also in attendance. Check out our Streetstyle recap from Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 above.

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FINAL PARIS FASHION WEEK SS20 STREETSTYLE HAS THE CITY OF LIGHTS FLEXING ITS BEST FITS

NEW BRAND ALERT: CASABLANCA

Founder Charaf Tajer — also the co-founder of Pigalle and collaborator of Virgil Abloh — is one to watch. Since founding Casablanca at the end of last year, Tajer has got the fashion flock, and celebrity attendees including Skepta, excited with his highly wearable clothing that takes inspiration from his Moroccan roots. The designer dedicated his first runway collection to the meeting place of his parents, who fell in love at an atelier in the fashion district of Casablanca. More than the sentimental backstory, the collection, and brand at large, paid homage to the Moroccan city as a whole. The city’s illustrious colors, its ancient architecture — Tajer studied architecture in university — and its rich cultural heritage were all explored in an impressive sophomore collection. The many references were manifested throughout the line’s palette of rich silks and warm cashmeres. There was louche suiting in popping colors and palm tree prints, relaxed tailoring in cobalt blue, camel and emerald, and…a dog? All paid homage to Tajer’s affinity for old-world elegance. American rapper Gunna, decked out in a terracotta-hued overcoat, cork-patterned tracksuit and massive silver chain made a guest appearance on the runway. There was also a chihuahua. Prints of bright orange tangerines and holiday sites transported showgoers from cold Paris to warm, long summer days in exotic countries. “I want to be known as the new go-to Parisian House,” Tajer said. There is little doubt he will be.  

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NEW BRAND ALERT: CASABLANCA