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LOUIS VUITTON UNVEIL NEW GINZA NAMIKI TOKYO FLAGSHIP STORE

LV's Latest Retail Update. While many businesses across the globe are struggling to keep their doors open, the power of luxury has persevered through the pandemic and Louis Vuitton’s latest store opening is just another example of where all that monogram money is heading. Reimaging their iconic Ginza Namiki store in Tokyo’s shopping district, the corner location held by the luxury French label since 1981 has been totally transformed under the watchful eyes of architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marina. Perpetuating the ultra-contemporary aesthetic seen across many of the label’s other locations, the four-floor outpost will play host to the label’s seasonal collections alongside pop-up spaces, private VIP salon, eateries such as Le Café V & more. Thoughts? Check out some shot of the new space below and pop down to visit yourself at Louis Vuitton Ginza Namiki-Dori Store, 7-6-1 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

SPOTTED: DRAKE FLEXES IN £24K LOUIS VUITTON JACKET

What's next? Having dropped his second Scary Hours mixtape, Drake created a music video for the first track from the record titled What’s Next. Following him through an aquarium, dancing on a train and driving a Mercedes around a plane on a runway, one outfit from the video really caught our attention. The look in question features a coat from the Virgil-Abloh-designed Louis Vuitton menswear line, created out of mink fur. The cow-print coat retails for an eye-watering £24,300.00 and is bound to become even more sought-after since the Canadian star rocked the style. Drake paired the jacket with a pair of Rick Owens cargo trousers, a white t-shirt and hiking shoes. Is this outfit a PAUSE or Skip? SHOP LOUIS VUITTON JACKET PHOTO CREDIT: @champagnepapi / @kitknows View Larger

STONE ISLAND'S SS21 MARINA COLLECTION ANTICIPATES SPRINGTIME LAYERING

Stone Island has kicked off March by introducing its Spring/Summer 2021 Marina lineup, shortly after revealing this season’s offerings for its Ghost Pieces and Shadow Project lines. For Marina, Stone Island set out to explore of elevated materiality and design, while staying grounded in the imprint’s existing lineage. The pieces alternate between monochromatic aqua-blue and black, save for a small red embroidered Stellinas, or “little stars,” which set off each piece. Avio Blue colorways will also be available on the Stone Island app through March 8. In addition to a pair of three-layer, fully seam-taped outerwear pieces, the collection includes a number of layerable pullovers, T-shirts and shorts crafted in cotton and polyester Seaqual® fleece: a high quality 100% post-consumer recycled yarn in an effort to lower plastic pollution. Recycled nylon twill comes into play for pants, shorts and an overshirt, which cuts a sharp silhouette thanks to hidden standing zipper fastenings and discreet snap-closures at the sleeves and the Nehru collar. The Marina collection is available to shop now via the Stone Island webstore and select retailers.

LES BENJAMINS TAKE TO THE SILK ROAD FOR SS21 COLLECTION

“East, West and togetherness.” Combining elements of Eastern and Western culture with the antiquity of the Silk Road, Istanbul-based brand Les Benjamins present their Spring/Summer 2021 collection for your perusal. A follow-up from the label’s first delve into activewear, the collection looks to “retell a story through a new narrative,” with an expansive range of menswear and womenswear pieces elevated with luxury design codes. Enlisting the talent of London-born artist, Neil Raitt, standout pieces include a pair of utility pants featuring the creatives’ depiction of the Eastern landscape and a luxe bomber jacket donned with the houses’ monogram print. Further offerings include a slew of t-shirts, printed denim, dresses and viscose shirts, the drop embodies a regal colour pallet with sandy beiges and oceanic blues inspired by the historic trading routes of the East. Check out the label’s spring/summer campaign alongside our interview with Creative Direction, Bünyamin Aydin below. The ‘Silk Road Services’ collection will be available in over 90 worldwide retailers and online, February 22nd. View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger SHOP LES BENJAMINS Hey Bünyamin. Thanks for joining me today! Hey! Thanks for having me. Congratulations on the launch of the collection. You must be excited? So excited to be honest, especially during this time with everything being omitted and difficult SS21 takes inspiration from the desert and sea trade routes of the Silk Road. Tell us about the design process. Who inspires you and where do you look for inspiration more generally? For me, building Les Benjamins has always been a way to retell a story through a new narrative — especially Eastern stories. I was born and raised in Germany and Switzerland; am of Turkish heritage, so I was always curious about not just Turkey, but the entire East. Combining this with Turkey’s travel-filled past, I learnt that a lot of Turkish and Eastern culture is mixed with the rest of the world; it’s fair to say we have a lot of common things. The Silk Road is one of the most exciting and historical trading routes because they would not just trade goods and garments, they would trade ideas. I feel like, with Instagram — especially with COVID — is now the best way to share ideas. Comparing this to the past, I was like “what was the Instagram or Club House back then?” — It used to be the trading routes. When I designed the collection with the team we really delved into the heritage of the Silk Road, my designs aren’t very literal but they are inspired by the story. The things that inspire me are definitely the desert and water path, so in the past, when they were trading they were on camels and on top of the camels the sandals had carpet tapestry details; the tans had trimming which I used on denim and sewing details. The vase of the water has been used as a stitching detail on denim pieces. When you look at my designs, you see the inspiration that is part of the narrative but at the same time, its art. It doesn’t have to be that literal. I read your parents were in the fashion industry for over 40 years. What have you learnt from them? My mother actually had a boutique concept store where she did a lot of the buying from Italian brands. From here, I saw how a lot of brands built their collections, how they presented collections — it was a big learning curve. My father focused more on the fabric and production side, he was one of maybe 3 or 5 people in Turkey that were very knowledgeable about fabric. He allowed me to really learn, he could touch the fabric and tell you how many grams and blend it was without looking at the label. Learning this from him and my mother’s buying experience really helped me. Since my childhood, all my friends from Middle School and High School will tell you that I always wanted to be a fashion designer. Overall, I’m very lucky to have grown up with parents in the industry. This links nicely to my next question. Tell me about the prints and fabrications used for this project? And Why? I collaborated with this painter (Neil Raitt) from London who is deeply inspired by Bob Ross. When I saw his work I was mesmerised and was like “this could really go on a Hawaiian shirt,” So I reached out to him through a common friend, and I asked if he could paint the Silk Road with two things — desert and water. He replied saying that he could do it but had never drawn animals before. But he did it! We then scanned his painting onto a high DPI and translated it onto garments as an all-over print. The key fabric for me is viscose which we have used on the shirts. It’s my personal favourite because we all are stuck at home and want nothing more than to be at the beach! You then went to study in Europe, has it impacted your designs? I studied in Switzerland, which I then quit ha! And yes, I am a German citizen of Turkish roots which gives me the label ‘German-turk’. I have the European side of me and I’m also proud of my heritage, I’m not going to deny it. My designs are really a mixture of West and East, well more East.. What was the event, or was there a specific muse, behind your latest collection? One of my muses that I always reference back to is Baris Manco, a Turkish, psychedelic rock artist and Cem Karaca. I just love these two icons, they have that Eastern element but also the Western influences from Led Zeppelin and more. It’s not about the seasonal collections but it’s about the style of Turkey in the ’70s. What has been the biggest challenge since COVID-19? I’ve had multiple challenges, but the first was asking myself if the world needed another designer. This is a challenge that I guess most designers face and it’s the most humane approach which I think all designers should have. The world already has so much waste, 99% of all garments are trashed and only 1% is ever recycled; and I’m not saying I am a sustainable person but we all have these thoughts. I questioned whether what I was doing was essential, but when I think about the 50 team members at Les Benjamins, who all feed their families, you realise that this is an industry and a lot of people enjoy fashion. It also feeds a person, which is what really motivated me. Thinking about the way we consume, we have to consume more responsibly. We have to design less, wear less and be more timeless — it’s definitely affected my aesthetic. The second challenge for me is the COVID related fashion calendar and shows. It’s been very different and to be honest, I think that fashion shows are the most wasteful moment for the sake of ten minutes. What could that money be spent on instead? It’s a bipolar thing because as a designer you want to do it, but I think the approach has changed. I love how designers are doing campaigns, shooting outside and supporting models. We have to change, we cannot move away from it completely but I think we can be more responsible. Here’s a tough one! What three words would you use to describe the entire collection? East, West and togetherness. How does your design process differ between Menswear and Womenswear? That’s a great question, my wife actually designs the womenswear and I do the men’s. We both have different approaches to design and sometimes I don’t like what she does, or she doesn’t like what I do. At that point, we both sit down and bounce off the ideas and now, we have finally found a way where both menswear and womenswear speak to each other; at the same time, they both have their own separate voice. It’s a harmony. As a whole, I see Les Benjamins as a family business, I see my team members as family too. It’s fair to say that many of the brand’s previous collections are a hybrid of Eastern and Western culture. Has your heritage influenced the brand at all? Do you think this is important? Heritage is very important to me. I’m a global citizen and I think that heritage can be dangerous sometimes and you can become too nationalistic. I think heritage is something that you should look at and be proud of but not something that defines you. Les Benjamins is influenced by heritage, but also has influences from street culture and trends. I was a grandson of an immigrant and a lot of people from Germany are immigrants – their heritage is different. Their grandfathers took a risk to travel out of their own country with the hope for a better life for their children. I want to praise this and tribute to their heroic move of going to another continent and giving them a better education and life for their children. That bravery inspires me to design and it’s a great balance between heritage and a global movement where it’s welcoming and not saying “no you can’t wear orientalism, or you like the Eastern culture,” it’s about inclusivity and giving a voice to us as well as understanding each other. What is your favourite piece from the collection? The most important piece is the Les Benjamins monogram carpet print which I have been doing for the last seven years. This season it’s translated across bomber jackets and a dress, this is the DNA of Les Benjamins. Last year you secured your first collaboration with Coca Cola; do you have your eyes on any other businesses that you want to partner with? To be honest, I feel like the collaborations are being saturated. I think less is more and really doing meaningful partnerships is essential. I’m not really looking at fashion brands, it would really excite me to do something with tech companies and to innovate and drive the future. Maybe 3-D garments? There is a lot of movement when it comes to creating products from biodegradable plastic, like sneakers. I’m interested in how I can collaborate with a tech company to create clothing and apparel. I’m curious about this kind of stuff. Why not collaborate with a company like Tesla? Who are so innovative and are trying to change the things of today. View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger SHOP LES BENJAMINS As lockdown restrictions begin to ease around the world, what are your hopes for the fashion landscape? My hope is that young designers will survive this very difficult time; they are really suffering the most. They’re going through the challenge of having to work to feed themselves but also not letting go of their dreams. I emphasise with younger designers and I hope that this period will be over as soon as possible. We are losing a generation of creatives. What does the future hold for brand Les Benjamins? Where do you see the brand going next? We want to open our Berlin store, which is launching in October/ September this year. It’s very exciting, we’re actually moving over to Berlin which is also very exciting, it’s a lovely city. We plan to expand from there, to be honest, maybe London or New York? So lots of plans to travel! Definitely lots of plans to travel because there aren’t many brands that have our kind of story. There is a demand for it or at least, a need for a platform. Les Benjamins is not just about our designer clothes, it’s about doing collabs and bringing artists to the store. Daniel Arsham came to Istanbul in partnership with the Mosaic Art Foundation and we brought Daniel for the kids to meet him and we also did the “Friends and Family” T-shirt. It’s not just about Eastern artists but also bringing Western artists to the East. Les Benjamins is a bridge to bring together the culture.

CARLO RIVETTI SPEAKS ON THE STONE ISLAND AND MONCLER DEAL: “OUR FANS HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT”

The Moncler (MILAN:MONC.MI -1.50%) acquisition of Stone Island sent shockwaves through the streetwear world when it was announced last December. It was unexpected, to say the least: there had been no murmurings within the fashion industry, and no hints at a conversation between the two brands. Moncler had never even publicly expressed any interest in acquiring other brands, while Stone Island had long been proudly independent (although it had sold a minority stake to the Singapore-based Temasek in 2017).The merger, which Business of Fashion described as a “transformative move,” seemed to be a sudden one: speaking to HYPEBEAST on the day that the deal was publicized, Moncler’s CEO, Remo Ruffini, revealed that an agreement had only been reached the evening before it was announced to the world. The unification of the two Italian labels immediately created a new luxury conglomerate, and shattered any lingering hopes that a group like Kering may have of acquiring Moncler. “I’ve never thought to make an acquisition before,” Ruffini said at the time. “We’ve spoken with many companies over the years, but I’ve never found that feeling, that same culture, that same attitude. As soon as I went there, I felt a good mood, and a real respect for their people.” “We talked about developing a new concept of luxury: something far away from a traditional idea of luxury.” This feeling is shared by Stone Island creative director Carlo Rivetti, speaking to HYPEBEAST for first time since the partnership was announced. “Stone Island is financially attractive, and there had been a series of interest throughout the years from equity firms. For those, Stone Island was not on the market: equities have no long-term vision,” he says. “Remo is an entrepreneur with an industrial upbringing, like me, and he is Italian and would like to stay within an Italian group. Through our conversations, I discovered the man behind the entrepreneur.” The relationship between Ruffini and Rivetti was key to striking the agreement — and it will also be essential to how Stone Island is run going forward. Rivetti’s role will not change: he stays on as president and creative director, while he will also join the Moncler board, in line with Ruffini’s description of the deal as a “joint venture between two families in the culture.” For Rivetti, the partnership makes sense because of the symbiosis between the two brands. “I found that there was deep respect within Moncler for Stone Island’s cultural achievements over the years,” he says. Above all, Rivetti wants to send a message to Stone Island’s global following: “our fans have nothing to worry about. The identity and the authenticity of Stone Island will be preserved and exalted.” Stone Island As Rivetti explains, both he and Ruffini are keen to ensure that the two brands will continue to grow independently, rather than overlapping, and losing what makes each of them unique. “DNA and identity will be respected as we have always done. The goal is to preserve while enhancing,” he says. “Remo Ruffini clearly stated that there is no need for another Moncler in the market and that there will be a “concrete wall” between the two brands. We both know the importance of preserving Stone Island’s unicity.” “I want to be very clear that Moncler and Stone Island’s strategy as individual brands will remain completely independent,” Rivetti continues. “We have different identities, and we will continue to reinforce them. Stone Island will continue to keep its strong and unique brand values. We will evolve as a brand, but remain faithful to our roots, to our heritage and to our community. Keeping research and product at the center of everything. We will continue nurturing what has made our brand great.” But striking a balance between independence and collaboration is at the heart of the new partnership. The commitment to a “concrete wall” exists alongside an opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas. Ruffini, when he spoke in December, had signalled towards growth potential for Stone Island in the Americas and Asia, as well as through Direct to Consumer channels. For his part, Rivetti calls this “a great development opportunity,” adding, “Moncler has already come a long way and now has the know-how to share with us. I see clever synergies.” “After 40 years I have not lost my enthusiasm. I am even more determined to build a great future for Stone Island.” The two leaders are united, too, in their vision for the future. “What we talked about with Remo is to develop a new concept of luxury,” Rivetti explains. “Something far from a traditional idea of luxury. We have in mind a world made of experiences, interacting with our respective communities with whom we want to build an even stronger link.” The decision to partner with Moncler comes as Stone Island approaches its 40th anniversary. Throughout the brand’s next chapter, Rivetti is determined to hold true to the values that got it this far. “In these 40 years, we have pursued our path with integrity, and the path of the future is designed under the star of integrity,” he says. “It is an incredible achievement, which moves me. 40 years and not feeling them, with new generations. The beautiful thing is that after 40 years I have not lost my enthusiasm: in fact, I am even more determined to build a great future for Stone Island.” Supreme Rivetti’s commitment to building the future for Stone Island coincides with finding a new generation of fans. As well as its ongoing collaboration with Supreme, the Italian label has also partnered with Rizzoli to release a comprehensive look at its history so far. The brand’s continued popularity was shown by its appearance as one of the world’s 20 hottest brands on three of the Lyst Index’s four quarterly reports last year. For Rivetti, this lasting relevance once again goes back to the brand’s commitment to its values. “We have never pursued the market, or success, we have always done what we’ve liked and there is nothing to do. Our heritage is innovation, it’s a build-up, year after year. We are all extremely motivated to make this happen, and if possible and so it will, be even stronger,” he says. “Stone Island is more than a clothing brand. Stone Island is a religion.”

THE COOLEST STUFF FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK FW21

PRADA The Fall/Winter 2021 collections are out in the open following a second digital edition of Paris Fashion Week, meaning our "want it now" lists just got a healthy refresher. While the first digital fashion week last June saw brands weather the awkward transfer from IRL to dot com with varying degrees of success, now, a digital offering feels standard and appears to be canonized as "the new normal." So, with the return of physical fashion shows still pending, the FW21 trend barometer is pointing to exposed undergarments, multi-garments, cowboy boots, and avant-garde cuts for the Fall/Winter seasons ahead. In no particular order, here's a rundown of some of the coolest pieces we saw. Rick Owens Underwear RICK OWENS Rick Owens made underwear for his collaboration with Champion, but this is the brand's first singular offering for men's briefs – and with a pentagram stitched on the fly, tighty-whities have never looked cooler. The combination of high heels and a coat with lingerie underneath is a cinematic trope that implies seduction. Here, it's been gender-flipped to examine modern masculinity and the suppressed rage within. As a lifelong admirer of fashion designer Larry LeGaspi and rock band KISS, Owens may have been inspired by the lyrics from the band's 1988 track "Let's Put the X in Sex" too. GmbH Riding Boots COURTESY OF GMBH All the hallmarks of GmbH come through in this image: the diagonal zippers, vegan materials, and protective integrated gauntlets on the sleeves. Giddy-up space cowboy. Louis Vuitton All-in-one LOUIS VUITTON It's hard to say where this outfit begins, ends, or how it looks when it's not tied together, but it definitely is a look. Note the cowboy boots too, a fashion reference that's been laid on pretty thick since about 2018, and we're not even mad that it's still going. Prada Gloves PRADA The Prada glove-bags were a stand-out from Miuccia and Raf’s debut menswear offering. The leather construction means it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use your phone in these, but maybe reducing access to doomscrolling is preferable this year. Prada Long-Johns PRADA The high-fashion long-john has been a long time coming. Thank you Miuccia and Raf for making a Uniqlo Heattech habit appropriate for the Paris Fashion week crowds. Lazoschmidl Latex JULIUS HAYES / COURTESY OF LAZOSCHMIDL Lazoschmidl, the German-Swedish brand from Andreas Schmidl and Josef Lazo offered a variety of lascivious pieces for FW21, including a latex top styled with leather lace-up shorts. Also, more cowboy boots? LOEWE Jacket-Pants LOEWE "Clothes that look like other clothes" was a big vibe for FW21 and LOEWE offered the best example by fashioning an iconic piece of menswear into zippered, multi-belted pants. Y/Project Cowboy Jeans GIOVANNI GIANNONI / COURTESY OF Y/PROJECT Finally, a spiritual successor to this image from 2001. Creative director Glenn Martens' trademark style of "clothes amalgamating into other clothes" is a surrealist abstraction that's perfectly applicable for the current era where nothing is quite what it seems. Dries Van Noten Leg Warmers DRIES VAN NOTEN More accessories we didn't think we needed. Also, styling these with matching shorts creates an" invisible pant-leg" in the negative space, which feels very avant-garde for something designed to prevent cramps. Etro Sweater Vest ETRO Etro took the sweater vest from "your dad" to "daddy" for FW21. The pegasus gilet arrived in neon fuchsia, blue, and chartreuse and looks like the most wearable version of the sweater vest yet, and it's available already. Jil Sander Coat JIL SANDER This coat looks like you're perpetually standing under a magnificent window where the light is coming in just right. Glorious. COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus x Nike Ok, it wasn't just cowboy boots after all. The CdG show revealed a new chapter to its ongoing collaboration with Nike that previewed a black and white version of the Air Foamposite One with a labyrinthian design on the side panel. Schiaparelli Couture DANIEL ROSEBERRY / COURTESY OF SCHIAPARELLI First seen on Kim Kardashian, these ab templates are the perfect solution to the closure of gyms worldwide. Y/Project Sweater GIOVANNI GIANNONI / COURTESY OF Y/PROJECT If you’ve ever accidentally tried to squeeze your head through your sleeve because you’re getting dressed in a hurry, then these multi-opening pieces from Y/Project might resonate. For FW21 looking messy equated to looking put-together, and clock the exposed underwear above the unbuttoned pants too. Botter Suits BOTTER Botter’s FW21 “Romancing the Coral Reef” collection featured some delectable cream tailoring with a hip-flask-shaped leather bag strapped to the chest. For some reason, the accompanying drone looks incredibly chic, too.

LVMH'S 2020 YEARLY RESULTS REPORT GROWTH IN FASHION, LEATHER GOODS SECTORS

LVMH (PARIS:MC.PA -0.67%) has posted its yearly results for 2020, stating that it experienced “significant improvement” in the fourth quarter of the year with notable rebounds in fashion and leather goods. These two sectors recorded double-digit growth in Q3 and Q4. The luxury products group reported an annual revenue of €44.7 billion EUR ($54.5 billion USD), representing a 17 percent decline from 2019; organic revenue declined 16 percent over the course of 2020 and only 3 percent in the fourth quarter. LVMH also reported its Asian markets performed strongly (seeing double-digit growth) and the U.S. recovered well, though Europe is still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Other COVID-19 related trends include a steep increase in online sales and challenges to hotel and travel retail activities due to international travel restrictions, LVMH also released some details about the performance of specific brands and subsidiaries. In the fashion realm, Louis Vuitton and Dior experienced double-digit organic revenue growth in Q3 and Q4 and Loewe, Celine, Fendi and Marc Jacobs showed “solid resilience” according to the release. In watches and jewelry, BVLGARI‘s response to China’s market recovery is highlighted as well as LVMH’s recent acquisition of Tiffany & Co., which proved quite fraught over the last year. The wine and sprits sector was bolstered by a strong recovery for Hennessy cognac, notably driven by demand in the U.S. The statement did not include many details about the outlook for 2021, aside from “cautious confidence” and a determination to regain growth momentum across all its businesses. Early this year, Business of Fashion confirmed LVMH would reshuffle roles at Tiffany & Co. with Anthony Ledru formally announced as its new CEO.

PAUSE OR SKIP: BALENCIAGA LOGO PRINT ZIP-UP

Snug Logomania. With the chilly weather still upon us, combat the cold with Balenciaga’s recent online arrival which offers up simultaneous snugness and sartorial points to boot. Dropping in a brown wool and cashmere blend, the functional Italian made number features a popularised all-over logo print, a high neck, front zip fastening, elasticated cuffs & hem and releases in an oversized fit.

THE OFF-WHITE™ X NIKE DUNK LOW IS RUMORED TO RELEASE IN "BLACK" COLORWAYS

According to reports, Virgil Abloh has a few more Nike collaborations on the way. We are now learning of a set of “Black” colorways for the Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Low reportedly coming next year. Coming courtesy of mockups from PY_RATES, the rumored takes look to introduce new material constructions. Straying away from the “University Gold,” “Pine Green” and “University Red” colorways released last year, the shoes are expected to center around texture while maintaining Virgil’s outlook of the popular model. Continuing details include the exposed tongue and a double lacing system, including a trail-inspired set of Flywire cord laces that match the “Black” theme. Rumored to be priced at $170 USD, the “Black” colorways of the Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Low are expected to arrive sometime Fall 2021. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram *LEAK ALERT*: A new set of @Nike x @off____white Dunk Lows will be dropping next Fall. There will be 2 different pairs of a Black/Black colourway to look forward to. For a better look, check out our mock ups below. #NoMoreSecrets 🏴 Een bericht gedeeld door PY_RATES™️ (@py_rates_) op 6 Nov 2020 om 12:38 (PST)

VIRGIL ABLOH ANNOUNCES NEW OFF-WHITE MIAMI FLAGSHIP STORE

Off-White's Miami Expansion. Taking to Instagram, as per, to make the announcement, Virgil Abloh recently revealed the opening of a new Off-White flagship store in the Miami Design District with a peek at what’s to come. Dreamt up in collaboration with Dutch design firm OMA, the American creative took to his account to share an image of the now under construction storefront where details such as a range of flags, a fighter jet, the brand’s new logo can be spotted. Slated for a January 2020 launch, stay tuned for further updates.

PAUSE OR SKIP: DIOR & JORDAN BRAND AIR JORDAN 1 HIGH OG COLLAB

Not dropping until 2020. After months of teasing, Dior unveiled its long-awaited Air Jordan collaboration at its Pre-Autumn runway show in Miami. Constructed in Italy, the Kim Jones designed sneaker features a fine calf-leather in a Dior Gray colourway, while a new take on the Jumpman Wings logo sees the addition of the words “AIR DIOR.” Fusing the pinnacle of sportswear sneakers with the pinnacle of luxury, the iconic Nike Swoosh is upgraded with Dior’s Oblique jacquard motif, which also appears on the shoe’s insoles. Scheduled to be globally available in April 2020, there is currently little to no information on the Air Jordan 1 High OG expect that the shoes will be limited edition. SHOP AIR JORDAN 1 PHOTO CREDIT: NIKE View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

LOUIS VUITTON TEASES LV 408 TRAINER CITY EXCLUSIVES

Virgil Abloh designed. Adding to its range of “Chicago” and “New York” LV 408 Trainers, Louis Vuitton recently announced that they will be releasing the “Paris” edition next. Designed by Virgil Abloh, the sneaker that is inspired by traditional basketball high-top models is reworked with bold colours that represent each city edition, as well as retro logos and signature Louis Vuitton iconography. Unveiling a closer look at all the upcoming city drops, the “Paris” drop sees the LV 408’s original black and grey colourway, updated with an LV monogrammed leather hangtag and sky blue laces to represent Paris. The shoe is finished with a belt-like strap with a white buckle and “Advanced Technology” tongue strap. Take a look at the Louis Vuitton LV 408 Trainer city-exclusives in the images below. PHOTO CREDIT: LOUIS VUITTON View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

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