Converse collaborates with 5 SA artists for unique designs
Converse launched its #CreateAtHome campaign that encouraged fellow friends and fans of the brand to explore, experiment and enhance their creativity whilst at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A major surge of innovation at its finest, Converse’s dedication to highlighting both upcoming and existing artists work has evolved and come in into fruition in […]
PUMA x The Hundreds
PUMA has joined with community-powered streetwear brand The Hundreds to debut a new line of footwear, apparel and accessories. Inspired by the transformation of streetwear over the last three decades, ‘The ‘90s Cliques’ collection features bold graphic-driven pieces with heavy colour blocking. Garments can be broken down into four key styles: preppy, jock, party crew […]
Vans’ Checkerboard slip-on gets a re-issue
In terms of contemporary fashion, few footwear styles are as immediately recognizable as the Vans Checkerboard Slip-On. The Classic Slip-On debuted in 1977, with the Checkerboard pattern being introduced in the early 1980’s after the Van Doren’s noticed kids drawing checks all over their shoes. Shortly thereafter, the Checkerboard Slip-On became a global icon for […]
Shane Eagle drops Ellesse collaboration merch
He signed an endorsement deal with Ellesse in February 2018 and dropped the Dark Moon Flower mixtape in October last year. The rapper was initially touted to release a merch line in collaboration with Ellesse for his Yellow album, but he’s taken to social media to announce that a merch collabo for the Dark Moon […]
Michael Jordan’s Last Dance and the story of the Nike Air Jordan 1
If you’re a basketball fan, you’ve been revelling in the 10 part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for a sixth NBA Championship in 1998. Every Monday, two new episodes are available for viewing on Netflix, and we’re immersed in the world of one of the greatest sports figures the world […]
Kyle Apparel is here
There’s a new streetwear range in town and it’s called Kyle Apparel. Founded by Lola Kabingesi, the range has collections of tops, bottoms, and accessories in both pastel and vivid colours. There will be a kids apparel range coming soon but in the meantime, you can head over to https://kyleapparel.com/# for more info.
Moncler collaborates with local surf apparel brand Mami Wata
Global luxury brand Moncler has collaborated with African surf brand Mami Wata and is taking the apparel to Paris Fashion Week and to over 200 Moncler stores around the world. Cape Town based, the two year old start up was founded by Sal Masekela, the late Hugh Masekela’s son. The Italian luxury clothing brand recently […]
Levi’s x Super Mario
When it comes to iconic video game characters, it’s tough to beat Nintendo’s Super Mario. Set in the Mushroom Kingdom, the hero in blue overalls routinely saves the princess from the likes of Bowser, but Super Mario Bros is more than just a legendary video game. It’s a pop culture sensation that has been around […]
Converse celebrates International Women’s Day by championing self-love
Women like Ashlee Cayte, Keabecoe Moshe, Nhlanhla Hlekane, Lindiwe Modiselle, and Lairi Rae are the kind of women who are defined by their individuality. They’re creatives; inspirational in their own right, and embody the ethos of self-love. It’s along this vein that Converse hosted them, along with Sizakele Phohleli for an intimate dinner to celebrate […]
Yeezy Season 8 is here with a performance debut by North West
Kanye West made a last minute announcement on Saturday that Yeezy Season 8 is coming to Paris. Taking place the day after the Paris iteration of Sunday Service, the show was closed out by a North West rapping at her dad’s show. For her debut performance Ms. West remixed internet sensation ZaZa’s “What I Do?” […]
10 Years of Dope
DOPE Store recently celebrated 10 years in fashion. To commemorate this milestone, they’ve put together an art show at the Kalashnikov Gallery in Braamfontein running from the 27th February to the 4th of March. Andile “Scotch” Cele describes the event as “an art show looking back at Designer Original Products Enterprise aka DOPE Store; the […]
The Mono Patchwork Chuck 70
Converse has launched a new Chuck Taylor sneaker in camo green and industrial white. The new, limited-edition Mono Patchwork Chuck 70 mashes up American workwear classics with rugged, textured fabrics and raw finishes. Channel the utilitarian basics of American workwear with this bold take on the season’s patchwork trend. Military references, like rugged canvas and khaki […]