LU CLXN is the newest athleisure brand in SA
There’s a new athleisure clothing brand around, LU CLXN. Pronounced Lu Collection, the Johannesburg based brand LU CLXN debuts a 12 piece capsule collection this summer, just in time for party season. The emphasis is on casual comfort and day to night versatility for the ladies’ pieces. The limited range is available in XS to L. […]
South Africa’s Best Dressed Rappers
Words by Tinuke Eboka Fashion and music have always been inextricably tied but this connection has become more significant as the explosion of streetwear meant rappers were able to take centre stage, not only as influencers, but even as designers in their own right. Today, rappers are more than just mere musicians but rather cultural […]
Adidas Home of Classics
adidas Originals introduces an updated Home of Classics pack including the most celebrated timeless style; the Supercourt, a shoe featuring design elements from the archive, for a new generation. Worn-in adidas sneakers are made timeless by those who wear them and showcase how the shoes built with care, embody life experiences. In an exploration of […]
Castle Lite partners with Rouge for their 250ml launch
No stranger to the brand, Rouge has partnered up with Castle Lite again for the launch of their new 250ml bottle design. The new design was launched at the New York Runway ZA event at the Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, in a showcase of innovation across different design spheres. The first of its […]
PUMA x Tetris
PUMA has created a collection celebrating TETRIS, one of the most recognizable video games in history, with shoes and apparel that feature the iconic Tetrimino playing pieces. Ingeniously simple and timelessly engaging, TETRIS, which was created by Russian video game designer Alexey Pajitnov, has been a favourite among video gamers of all ages since its […]
The Giambattista Valli x H&M collection is finally here
Known as the dressmaker to some of the most glamorous people of the contemporary world, from globetrotting, jet-setting gals to artists and celebrities, the Valli Girls. Giambattista Valli created a feisty collection for H&M that reads like an eclectic recap of his style. He calls it an “abecedario”, apropos, which in Italian means a dictionary. […]
PUMA and Karl Lagerfeld team up once again
PUMA and KARL LAGERFELD continue their successful partnership and team up once again to introduce a contemporary streetwear collection for men and women. Featuring must-have apparel and accessories, the designs are inspired by PUMA’s acclaimed archive pieces and timeless classics, reimagined with a modern, luxurious edge that is indicative of KARL LAGERFELD. As a focal […]
Caution! We are Now Entering a Post-“Drip” Era of Streetwear
Words by Tinuke Eboka September 10th 2019; fashion blogs, websites, twitter streets and hypebeasts alike are ablaze over the announcement that streetwear designer and demi-god to your local skrr, Virgil Abloh, is taking a much needed hiatus. According to doctor’s orders, the “hardest working man in fashion” is finally exhausted and in desperate need of […]
Joox collaborates with streetwear label S.G.O.D
Music streaming app – JOOX – has collaborated with Styla Gang Original Designs (S.G.O.D) to create a range of limited-edition, branded merchandise. The exclusive line will launch at the upcoming Rocking The Daisies festival taking place between the 4th-6th of October. “We are proud to have partnered with S.G.O.D to create our limited-edition merchandise, they […]
DEAD. stock soiree Cape Town
DEAD. heads to Cape Town for their stock soiree. Having launched a collaborative range with Muzi earlier this year, the conceptual pop-up tour falls along a similar vein, curated by NOT FOR SALE and featuring NouveAux who will be providing the entertainment on the night. The concept behind their current posters are post cards, with […]
Riky Rick attends the TommyXLewis event in Milan
Riky Rick flew from South Africa to attend the TOMMYNOW TommyXLewis event and bring fans exclusive behind the scenes access, including an interview with iconic American designer Tommy Hilfiger. The experiential show celebrated the clashing of two creative forces, fusing Lewis Hamilton’s fashion-forward street vibe with Tommy Hilfiger’s all American essence. In a poignant post […]
adidas + KANYE WEST announce the YZY DSRT BT Salt, YZY DSRT BT Rock, and the YZY DSRT BT Oil
adidas + KANYE WEST announce the YZY DSRT BT Salt, YZY DSRT BT Rock, and YZY DSRT BT Oil. They will be available globally on September 14, 2019. Recommended retail price R3299. The YZY DSRT BT features an upper composed of nubuck and suede overlays with mesh underlays for breathability and a reflective pull tab. […]