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Paris Saint-Germain Partners With Dior to Create Players' Wardrobes

Paris Saint-Germain has partnered with Dior for a series of Kim Jones-designed pieces to be worn by the players. The collaboration will run for at least the next two seasons, with Dior creating both casual and formal looks in specially-designed black and navy blue colors. The stand-out feature of the casual look is a harrington jacket, which is partnered with a knitted sweater and polo shirt, all featuring an embroidered Paris Saint-Germain patch and “CD Icon” initials. This look is then finished with Dior’s Explorer derbies in black leather. For the formal look Kim Jones has designed a cashmere coat, jacket, shirt and pants to be worn with Captoe derbies. Additionally, players will wear accessories including Dior’s Saddle Bag in black. grained calfskin, a Paris Saint-Germain-branded jacquard tie, a cashmere scarf and a reversible belt. Paris Saint-Germain is not the only club to mix the world’s of fashion and football with its players wardrobe. Thom Browne has previously worked with Barcelona, while Juventus tapped Loro Piana for this season.

xCassia Unviels Project for Africa's Second Tallest Building

The Tanzanian AICL Group and Edinburgh Crowland Management Ltd. Joint Venture have just announced a new project alongside design architect xCassia in Zanzibar. Named the Zanzibar Domino, the project spans the Arrivals Plaza, The Zanzibar Domino Bridge, the Zanzibar Domino, The Zanzibar Domino Tower, and The Island, Resort & Wedding Chapel — all located 15km from UNESCO’s World Heritage site of Stone Town. The 370,000m2 integrated mixed-use destination sits on a 4km-long site and is set to be Africa‘s second tallest building at 70 stories. “First sketched in Paris in 2009 after my late father, two sons and I played a round of dominos, I dreamed of building this project for over a decade. Between its innate mathematical order and geometries found in nature, its pure lines and proportions that evoke growth, progress and freedom, it had all the bearings of an icon anyone could remember and draw on a paper napkin. All it lacked was the right visionary investor and site to make it come true,” said founder and design director of xCassia, Jean-Paul Cassia. Amenities include 560 residential units, a five and six-star hotel, spas, green walls, four helipads, 104 over-water villas, an arrival dock, a three-par golf course, and F&B outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 800 guests.

Apple Watch Series 7 Rumored to Come With Larger Displays

Earlier this month, rumors surfaced suggesting that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be receiving an all-new form factor, and now more leaks seemingly confirm the news along with the revelation that the screens will also be larger. Previously available in 40mm or 44mm case sizes, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has now suggested that the upcoming update will see the Apple Watch grow to 41mm and 45mm options, with larger displays and new watch faces to accompany the revamped form factor. The increased case sizes were hinted at previously by other sources, but details were scarce at the time. Gurman and YouTube Apple analyst Jon Prosser both also confirmed a new design for the upcoming smartwatch, shifting from curved to flatter edges with thinner bezels and additional colorways. As usual, Apple has yet to announce anything official regarding the Apple Watch Series 7, so those interested should definitely stay tuned for more updates to come.

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Rihanna's Right, We're Not Ready for Savage X Fenty Vol. 3

Rihanna just announced that her wildly successful lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, will take the stage once again with its third annual burlesque-meets-runway show, Savage X Fenty Vol. 3. Like Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, the extravaganza will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime. "Oh you think you ready ?!," said Rih in a typically laid-back Instagram post teasing the show and its September 24 release date. The Bad Gal herself stars in the moody trailer, which gives us major Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2003 vibes (you know, the campaign that saw Gisele Bündchen seductively pose in front of surveillance video monitors). Also, the brief clip gives fans a minuscule peek at what to expect from Savage X Fenty's upcoming season. Most notably, there's a sequined mini-dress reminiscent of RiRi's famously naked 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards gown. There's no word yet on who might walk the show, but it's typically a star-studded affair. Last year, celebs like Bad Bunny, Paris Hilton, and Lizzo took the catwalk in Savage X Fenty get-ups. Might we see more Savage X Fenty menswear? The bikers of Caramel Curves, featured in the brand's latest campaign? Or perhaps an appearance from Lil Nas X, whom Rih recruited for the launch of Fenty Skin. Maybe even A$AP Rocky, her equally stylish paramour. With less than a month to prepare for the visual feast that this show will undoubtedly be, Rih is right: we aren't ready. Now that she's officially a billionaire (Savage X Fenty is also valued at $1 billion), Vol. 3 is set to be the self-made star's biggest show yet.

Apple Car Could Be Introduced Later This Year

Amidst all the rumors that have surfaced, there are some that believe that the Apple Car could be introduced later this year. Renowned Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino, the inventor of the first safe, production-viable lithium-ion battery, recently spoke about Apple‘s foray into the automotive world in a recent interview with Reuters. Discussing the possibilities, Yoshino noted that “Apple could lead the convergence of the automotive and information technology industries in future mobility.” Going on to discuss the place of both Tesla and Apple in the electric car industry, revealing his belief that we could see the unveiling of the Apple Car later this year. “Tesla has their own independent strategy. The one to look out for is Apple. What will they do? I think they may announce something soon. And what kind of car would they announce? What kind of battery? They probably want to get in around 2025. If they do that, I think they have to announce something by the end of this year. That’s just my own personal hypothesis.”

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Fans React to JAY-Z, Travis Scott and Lil Baby Collabs on Kanye West's 'DONDA'

Kanye West‘s much-anticipated album, DONDA officially dropped over the weekend. After multiple weeks of teasing fans with multiple listening parties and different collaborators, Ye has appeared to have solidified his official tracklist for the album. At the Chicago listening party, many fans were taken aback by the removal of JAY-Z‘s verse in his second track, “Jail.” However, it appears that JAY is back on the album and fans are overjoyed His tenth studio album has recently garnered a lot of attention after many delays. Fans around the world have reacted to the long-awaited arrival, as well as its lengthy 1 hour 48-minute running time. Twitter has exploded with commentary regarding the many high-profile collabs Ye has featured, including ones from Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Lil Baby, Ariana Grande and more. Fans also reacted to the artist finally dropping the album. Check out some of these reactions below.                          

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Apple Is Expected to Release the iPhone 13 and AirPods 3 This September

New leaks are now suggesting that Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 13 and AirPods 3 will arrive this September. According to MacRumors, a Chinese e-commerce page discovered by IT Home revealed images of listings for both the iPhone 13 and AirPods 3 with release dates both targeted in the coming month. All four models of the smartphone are scheduled to drop on September 17 while the third generation of Apple’s flagship ear pods will arrive on September 30. While the screenshots do show these dates, MacRumors also points out that IT Home hasn’t provided any additional information regarding the news, and the website has released leaks before that proved to be ultimately inaccurate. Apple has also yet to announce any official release date for either product, so those interested should definitely be on the lookout for more updates to come.

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You Can Finally Listen to Aaliyah's Music on Streaming Services

The weekend just got a whole lot better with the news that Aaliyah's music has finally been made available on streaming services. The late R&B star's final Two LPs, One in a Million and Aaliyah, have been embroiled in a legal tangle for years and arrive amidst a backdrop of a battle to control her legacy. A deal was made to reissue the records ahead of the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah's death. Aaliyah's estate shared a tweet on Twitter earlier this month that spoke of "individuals" that have "emerged from the shadows to leech off Aaliyah's work." Read it below. #IStandWithAaliyah pic.twitter.com/Q2zgAvRAgX — Aaliyah (@AaliyahHaughton) August 5, 2021 Aaliyah's music was released on the platforms via a partnership with Blackground Records 2.0 and EMPIRE. Blackground Records 2.0 is the reboot of the original Blackground Records, which released a majority of Aaliyah's music. This was owned by the late singer's uncle and former manager, Barry Hankerson, who formed the label after he struggled to attract major label interest in Aaliyah. Hankerson is behind Blackground Records 2.0. Listen to an Aaliyah Spotify playlist here.