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Patta x Awake NY x Carhartt WIP Launch Milan-Exclusive Capsule

Under the moniker “3 is a Magic Number,” Patta, Awake NY and Carhartt WIP meet in Milan for an exclusive run of apparel. The three-way collaboration consists of printed heavy cotton Carhartt tees and hoodies in black and white featuring silver metallic co-branded logos complemented with tophat and wand motifs. While the participating brands have joined forces individually as pairs, the upcoming series marks the first time they’ve come together as a team, harmoniously delivering more sights and sounds for the semi-annual Milan Fashion Week. The Patta x Awake NY x Carhartt WIP collaboration will be available on June 19 exclusively at Patta Milan. Guillaume Schmidt from Patta and Angelo Baque from Awake NY will be in attendance at the launch event. To celebrate the partnership, a party will be hosted on the same day powered by Patta Soundsystem. Milan Fashion Week Party Galleria Unione 4 20123, Milano MI, Italy

Burberry Teases Second 'Blankos Block Party' NFT Collection

Following last year’s successful Sharky B NFT, which sold out in under 30 seconds, Burberry (LSE:BRBY.L +1.08%) is reuniting with Mythical Games’ flagship title Blankos Block Party on another collaborative playable character. Teased just in time for NFT.NYC, the developer continues to bridge the gap between the worlds of gaming and Web3, adding another milestone to its journey by incorporating fashion into the mix. In an elusive teaser, a silhouette of what seems to be a unicorn stands under the clouds of the fashion house’s iconic monogram print. If the highly limited Sharky B collection is anything to go by, you can expect to see the playable NFT character dropping alongside an array of branded accessories that can be sported in the game as well as a full Blankos takeover. Be sure to stay tuned as more information on the upcoming Burberry x Blankos Block Party NFT collection is unveiled.

Drake's 'HONESTLY, NEVERMIND' Sets New Apple Music Record One Hour After Release

Drake has set a brand new Apple Music record just one hour after the release of HONESTLY, NEVERMIND. The 14-track album broke Apple Music’s first-day worldwide streams record to become the biggest dance album in the platform’s history, adding to his previous feats of biggest album in Apple Music history with Certified Lover Boy, second biggest album with Scorpion and biggest song with “Girls Want Girls.” The Boy also shared his album notes exclusively to Apple Music fans: “I let my humbleness turn to numbness at times letting time go by knowing I got the endurance to catch it another time I work with every breath in my body cause it’s the work not air that makes me feel alive That’s some real detrimental shit but that’s that shit my perfectionist mind doesn’t really mind because no one knows whats on my mind when I go to sleep at 9 & wake up at 5 – unless I say it in rhyme I can’t remember the last time someone put they phone down, looked me in the eyes and asked my current insight on the times But I remember every single time someone shined a light in my eyes I purposely try to forget what went on between some ppl and I because I know I’m not a forgiving guy even when I try My urge for revenge wins the game against my good guy inside every single fckn time I got plans I can’t talk about with more than like 4 guys because the last time I shared em with someone on the outside…well that’s another story for another night I was tryna get thru that statement to get to saying I’m not @ a time in my life where pats on the shoulder help get me by I’ll take loyalty over an oh my & emoji fire I know if it was a dark night where all the odds were against my side & my skill went to whoever took my life they’d done me off with a big smile & maybe evn post it for some likes I know everyone that tells me they love me doesn’t love me all the time especially when im doing better than alright & they have to watch it from whatever point they at in their life I got here being realistic I didn’t get here being blind I know whats what and especially what and who is by my side Honestly…Nevermind. DEDICATED TO OUR BROTHER V -Drake”

Al Pacino Wants Timothée Chalamet to Play Young Vincent Hanna in Possible 'Heat' Film Sequel

With Michael Mann writing a noel sequel to 1995’s classic Heat, actor Al Pacino has already decided which actor he would like to play a young version of Lt. Vincent Hanna. During the film’s 25th anniversary celebration — which was delayed by two years due to COVID-19 — at the Tribeca Festival, Pacino revealed that he could see Timothée Chalamet as Hanna. “I mean, he’s a wonderful actor. Great looks,” he said of the 26-year-old actor, and his answer was met with applause. The anniversary celebration of Heat featured a 4K screening of the film, a Q&A panel with Pacino and Robert De Niro, who played Neil McCauley and producer Art Linson. Elsewhere during the conversation, Pacino opened up about working with De Niro. “I’ve often said to people who have asked me about working with him, ‘You can do anything with Bob.’ No matter what you do, he’s going to hear it, react to it and connect to it,” he explained. “That’s a real luxury to be with someone like that. Because no matter what you do, he picks up on it. He’s always there, at the ready.” He added, “I guess it’s somewhat like tennis. On your films, you gotta keep hitting the ball over the net, and it gets to the other person. It’s all a smooth rhythm that you get if you listen.” Mann’s Heat followup novel will be released on August 9, but there is still no word on whether it will be turned into a film.

Jack Harlow and Drake Are Off to the Races in New "Churchill Downs" Video

Jack Harlow has dropped off the official video for his Drake collab “Churchill Downs,” off his recently released album Come Home the Kids Miss You. The video, which was filmed at the Kentucky Derby last month, sees Harlow in a warehouse filled with hundreds of baseball bats emblazoned with the song’s title, before switching between shots of the artist rapping from inside a private box at the namesake horse racing complex. Between slow-motion shots of the races, aerial views of a fun-filled carnival and views of packed crowds, the video tastefully encapsulates their experience at the top-tier derby. Later, Harlow appears on the big screen before Drake takes over for his verse, which he raps from the same floor-to-ceiling, glass-encased box in a silver button-up. Following shots of the duo playfully dancing together among a well-dressed entourage, the visual concludes with explosive shots of celebratory fireworks. The track appears on Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You, which features 15 tracks and several additional appearances from artists including Pharrell on “Movie Star,” Justin Timberlake on “Parent Trap” and Lil Wayne on “Poison.” The chart-topper is now preparing to embark on a 22-stop North American tour in support of the record, which is scheduled to begin this fall, with an opening performance from City Girls. Watch Jack Harlow’s “Churchill Downs” video with Drake above.

Mo Salah has a watch collection to match his trophy cabinet

Mo Salah may or may not attest but there seem to be a handful of mandatory luxury items on the ‘making big money as a footballer’ shopping list that, I imagine, gets handed out to every young player once they sign their first proper contract: a little monogrammed leather wash bag; something distressed from Amiri; a giant pair of trainers; a car that is just so, so fast. Too fast, really; something distressed from Balenciaga, and, of course, a brain surgeon’s/middling TikTok star’s annual salary slapped on your wrist. While some footballers opt for the shiniest watch possible to start a nascent collection, someone like a certain Mo Salah has a surprisingly curatorial approach to his watches. Dazzling on the pitch and low key off it, the Liverpool star’s watches favour performance over flash, although there’s still plenty to look at. Below we breakdown Salah’s impressive watch collection, from award-winning APs to some of the most complicated complications in fine watchmaking. Ulysse Nardin Freak Lab 18k white goldDespite being forced to hobble off in the first half, Mo Salah was still able to celebrate his first FA Cup win with Liverpool. With his hand around that famous old trophy and a customary winner’s smile on his face, he opted for the Ulysse Nardin Freak Lab in 18k white gold (Reference- 2100-138, which is very important obviously) for that essential wrist shot. Limited to just 99 pieces and famed for its highly technical design and performance, a “laboratory on the wrist” as the brand calls it, the Freak Lab is a tourbillon with a, as tourbillons go, elegant design. An alligator strap, 45mm white gold case and signature 7-day flying carrousel, which revolves on its axis on the dial. A cult range since it debuted in 2001, the Freak was the first watch to incorporate silicium (silicon) technology, which must have sealed the deal for Mo.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore customised in Liverpool coloursIt turns out that being the best footballer in the Premier League comes with a few perks. Turning up to collect his award for the Football Writers Player of the Year award, a very special AP Royal Oak Offshore can be spotted on Salah’s wrist. We can verify that it is a custom job created for Salah, Jurgen Klopp and co to celebrate their Premier League winner back in 2020 – which is quite special really, isn’t it?An even sportier version of AP’s iconic Royal Oak, the Offshore debuted in 1993, with an increased 42mm case and a meticulously-crafted MÉGA-TAPISSERIE” dial, which is basically a nice textured finish on the dial, a house signature. Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli-Skeleton Bastien Charrier Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli-Skeleton RDDBEX0747Now, this is a meaty boy. A big fat 45mm titanium case that is water-resistant to 50 metres, the Spider Pirelli-Skeleton features a highly intricate exposed movement, crafted in Geneva with a star-shaped bridge and powered by a micro rotor. Basically, it's one of the most detailed automatic movements in watchmaking. In collaboration with Pirelli (you might have guessed), the watch’s strap features rubber inlay sourced from championship-winning tyres used in real races. Which is… good? Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT.Diode SA - Denis Hayoun Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMTAfter their miraculous comeback against Barcelona (“corner taken quickly to ORIIGISBbvvsgsxa22gqaavsvzz!!!” is burned in my brain forever), and fairly routine dispatching off Tottenham, Salah wore one of his favourite pieces to celebrate his inaugural Champions League. A watch he’s been spotted with numerous times, the super-charged iteration of AP’s signature sports line, the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon is made out of sand-blasted titanium and black ceramic, with a 10 day power reserve and that famous octagonal case that, so the story goes, the legendary Gerald Genta designed in a night, inspired by the helmets worn by deep sea divers. Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire Taking the idea of a skeleton watch fairly literally, Hublot’s sapphire Big Bang is made from an incredibly clever (and top-secret) transparent material called ‘synthetic sapphire’ that is both able to reveal all the working parts of the watch from every angle. Everything from the case middle to the bezel is cut from a single piece of sapphire, before being polished into its eventual shape. An arduous process that means this special chromo is limited to 500 pieces, which is in keeping with Salah’s taste for wild, and highly limited, sports watches.Enter Liverpool FC striker Mo Salah, who has been spotted wearing some truly unusual choices which look futuristic and avant-garde, rather than expensive and tough. Last year, in a promotional shoot, Salah could be seen accessorising his Liverpool shirt with a Ulysse Nardin watch from the manufacturer’s Freak collection, whose strapline is “Laboratory on the wrist”. Here comes the science bit: the Freak is powered by an “anchor escapement” composed out of a series of nickel mass elements and micro blades that stabilise the movement’s motion through air friction. No, I’m not sure what that means either, but I love how the choice reveals a free-spirited sense of style from Salah. Urwerk-105 CT Streamliner Urwerk-105 CT StreamlinerHe also owns a Urwerk-105 CT Streamliner – which proves Salah really is into his watches from a design and engineering perspective, rather than to show off to his teammates. Inspired by the art deco skyscrapers of New York, the Streamliner doesn’t even have a dial per se. Instead, you slide open a catch on the octagonal case to revel in the inner workings of the “wandering hours” mechanism. “When it is closed, it looks austere, with only the time indication visible,” say the designers. “Open the protective cover and you delve into a metallic environment of cool efficiency.”

And the Oscar of Fashion Goes To: Menswear

The LVMH Prize, which is basically the biggest award a young designer can win, is pretty good at spotting the next big things in fashion. Marine Serre, who won in 2017, is leading the industry’s turn toward regenerative fashion. Simon Porte Jacquemus, class of 2015, has set the bar for buzzy celebrity dressing and viral runway moments to new heights. 2016 winner Grace Wales Bonner’s Adidas sneaker collabs are on the feet of just about every downtown creative in every city on earth. This year’s winners were announced this morning. And in yet another sign that some of the most interesting ideas in fashion are coming from menswear, the jury—designers Kim Jones, Stella McCartney, Nigo, Jonathan Anderson, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, among others—cast their votes for a trio whose menswear roots run deep. Taking home the top prize was Steven Stokey Daley of S.S. Daley, famously one of Harry Styles’ favorite labels. The runners-up (who received the second annual Karl Lagerfeld Prize) were two Americans: Dior collaborator Eli Russel Linnetz of ERL, and slow fashion specialist Idris Balogun of Winnie New York. From left: Eli Russell Linnetz, Steven Stokey Daley, and Idris Balogun Saskia LAWAKS In a Zoom interview after the awards were announced, Linnetz and Balogun were still processing the fact that they’re now, essentially, the torch-bearers for emerging American men’s fashion. “At least for the next year!” Linnetz said. Balogun added: “We didn’t even realize till somebody else said it. It’s beautiful, because we both have very dynamic things to say, Eli from Venice Beach and me from my background of Nigerian heritage through London to New York.” Of all the designers nominated for the prize, Linnetz might have the most established brand, in terms of pop cultural awareness. He pulled off one of the most memorable moments of last year’s Met Gala by dressing A$AP Rocky in a prom tuxedo and massive quilt cape, and last month guest-designed Dior’s sunscreen-soaked Spring 23 collection with Kim Jones. Winnie New York, by contrast, is still fairly niche. As of this morning, Winnie has just shy of 9,000 Instagram followers, and Balogun is more a deep researcher and patternmaking perfectionist than pop cultural savant. Balogun—a Burberry and Tom Ford alum—specializes in quiet luxury: blazers finished with painstaking hand details learned at his first Savile Row job, which he landed at age of 14. Still, as they tell it, both reached the same point by following an unexpected creative north star: Lagerfeld himself. Like Lagerfeld, Linnetz is a photographer and an obsessive imagemaker who tightly controls and creative-directs every visual detail that his brand puts out into the world. “I feel like a lot of people take for granted his work and don’t really recognize him as that, but he created so much iconography,” Linnetz said. Balogun, meanwhile, emulates Lagerfeld’s obsessive attention to the finer details of clothing construction, and pointed to the art-obsessed Lagerfeld for inspiring him to work with artists like Alida Rodrigues. A model wearing S.S. Daley Saskia LAWAKS Daley’s win, meanwhile, vaults him to the top of London’s flourishing menswear scene. “It just feels like the highest form of validation ever,” he said shortly after Cate Blanchett handed him his trophy. S.S. Daley might be the youngest brand to ever win the LVMH Prize—the 26-year-old designer only launched his label in 2020, under covid lockdown. But Daley quickly cornered a very modern formula for success in menswear. His suits, cut with voluminous, fluid proportions, grabbed the attention of London stylist Harry Lambert, who works with Harry Styles. Styles wore floral trousers and linen shirts from Daley’s first collection in the music video for Golden, and the rest was basically history. All of a sudden, Daley had a platform, and he used it to define what he calls the New British Wardrobe: menswear staples, but sexier and more queer and—crucially—ecologically sustainable. Daley offers many garments through pre-order to reduce waste, and most of his fabrics are deadstock or vintage. (A recent pre-order for a cardigan special-ordered by Styles led to “quite a few” sales,” Daley said with a smile.) With the 300,000-euro prize money, Daley says he wants to expand his capacity to produce garments locally. As for how he’s celebrating? There are some parties and cocktails he had to get ready for, Daley said. But first: “I actually haven’t talked to my family yet! So I’d like to go do that,” he said.

Porsche Invests “Eight-Figure Sum” in Croatian EV Manufacturer Rimac

Porsche has invested in EV supercar company Rimac, TechCrunch reported. The Croatian-based company, which was founded in 2009, said it raised $536 million USD in funds that will aid in its global expansion as an EV supplier. Rimac was valued at $2.2 billion USD in a Series D investment round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Goldman Sachs. Alongside those investments, Porsche reportedly contributed an “eight-figure sum” and now owns 20% of Rimac. Founder and CEO Mate Rimac, meanwhile, is still the largest shareholder of Rimac. According to TechCrunch, the funding will be utilized to hire new employees, build an approximately $200 million USD campus for the company in Zagreb, Croatia and further the development of EV batteries and software. The hypercar division of Rimac merged with French carmaker Bugatti last year. Bugatti Rimac is currently working on a $2.5 million USD EV that it claims can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 kph) in 1.85 seconds.

The Weeknd Partners With Binance for First "Crypto-Powered" World Tour

The Weeknd has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Binance to produce the first-ever global tour to integrate Web3 technology, dubbed the After Hours Til Dawn Tour. As the official sponsor of the tour, which kicks off in July, Binance has collaborated with creative incubator HXOUSE on an exclusive NFT collection and co-branded merchandise for The Weeknd’s shows. Additionally, virtual ticket stubs will provide attendees with access to commemorative NFTs that provide “unique experiences” to fans, according to a release. Under the partnership, Binance will also donate $2 million USD to The Weeknd’s XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the United Nations World Food Programme’s life-saving emergency operations. The Weeknd has worked with Binance on a special NFT collection, from which five percent of sales will be donated to the XO Humanitarian Fund. The chart-topper’s first-ever stadium tour begins on July 8 with a hometown show at Toronto’s Rogers Centre before heading to 17 additional destinations including New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Las Vegas and San Francisco, with a final North American stop at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on September 2. Dates for Mexico, South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa and the Middle East will be announced in the coming weeks. Take a look at The Weeknd’s full tour calendar on his official website.

Meta Launches Several New Editing Tools for Instagram and Facebook Reels

Meta has added new editing tools and features to Facebook and Instagram Reels, making it easier for users to create, edit and schedule content on the platform. Among them, creators will now be able to edit and schedule Facebook Reels on desktop via Creator Studio, in addition to iOS and Android. Additionally, Meta is rolling out a new video clipping tool that will streamline the process of creating clips from published, long-form videos for the platform’s short-form content segment. For gamers, the social media giant has implemented new editing tools that let them generate Reels directly from their Live content, with the ability to clip up to 60 seconds from a live stream featuring dual views for both gameplay and creator cam. On Facebook, Meta now supports voiceovers for video narration on Reels. The platform has also launched Sound Sync, so users can automatically match their clips to the beat of various songs, and text-to-speech narration with several digital voices. Meanwhile, Instagram Reels have been extended to up to 90 seconds, and users can implement popular Instagram Stories stickers, including polls, quizzes and emoji sliders, into their content. Creators can also import their own audio from any video in their camera roll and utilize new templates to replicate popular video structures on the app.

Three New Colorways of the adidas Adilette 22 Surface

Three new colorways of the adidas (XETRA:ADS.DE +0.29%) Adilette 22 have surfaced. Ovrnundr.io took to Instagram to reveal the three additional hues — one in black, a grainy grey/white combination and a monochromatic marble-like offering. The colorways join the recently-revealed olive green and cream options, with all five versions of the wavy silhouette reportedly crafted with natural and renewable materials. Take a look at the three new colorways above. The adidas Adilette 22 is expected to release on the official adidas webstore and designated retailers on June 23, however the brand itself is yet to confirm the news.

Nike Launches New "Re-Creation" Program

Following its Nike (NYSE:NKE +2.70%) Grind, Nike Refurbished, and Nike Recycling & Donation initiatives, the Swoosh introduces a new Nike Re-Creation program as another step toward its circular vision. According to Nike, the Re-Creation program “locally collects vintage and deadstock pieces, using them to create new locally designed and manufactured products.” The first release from the program will feature a series of fleece hoodies and crewnecks inspired by LA sports culture — dropping exclusively at Nike’s The Grove booth. Each piece is unique and is restored through manual patchwork, dye patterns, screen-printed graphics, and decorative stitching. “Nike Re-Creation highlights an exciting moment of experimentation and progression,” says John Hoke, Nike’s Chief Design Officer, in a statement. “The program exemplifies Nike’s collaborative spirit, bringing together experts in design, retail, supply chain, and sustainability to strategize and learn.” The ultimate goal of Nike Re-Creation and its other sustainable initiatives is to move towards a zero-carbon and zero-waste future, as symbolized through its “Move to Zero” pinwheel logo.

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