Converse and Sneakerstuff Release One Star Collaboration
The Converse One Star continues to show up across global street culture, with celebrated sneaker boutique Sneakersnstuff creating a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with Converse. The One Star take on the military print comes to life through texture and color. Translating a traditionally graphic application into a unique patchwork of suede and leather, Converse and SNS focused on […]
Part 1: 20 Most Influential People & Brands of all Time in SA Urban Fashion
Words by Nick Kaoma Influence and impact are hard to measure. It doesn’t get anymore subjective. However, there are certain people whose work is undeniable that you have no choice but to try ascertain how they fit in the larger scheme of things. South African street culture and fashion goes back decades but it genuinely […]
The Evolution of MaXhosa 2018 Winter Collection
Local luxury brand MaXhosa by Laduma recently showcased their 2018 Winter collection at Arise Fashion Week in Nigeria. The famed local photographer and tastemaker Trevor Stuurman was on hand to capture the range for Vogue Magazine. Check out the absolutely gorgeous collection in the pics below:
Puma and Naturel Drop Second Collabo of the Season
After a successful collab in AW17, PUMA and DC-based graphic artist Naturel are partnering for a fresh new collection this season. Following on from the first drop in Feb, Drop 2 for PUMA x NATUREL continues with the skeleton and x-ray graphic detailing, this time in a neutral palette of whisper white. Hero sneaker styles […]
Vans and A Tribe Called Quest Drop Collaboration
If you’re big fan of the legendary New York crew A Tribe Called Quest you’ll be happy to know that they have collaborated with Vans on a collection of kicks. ATCQ changed the face of hip hop in the early 90’s and ushered in a new conscious era along with the likes of De La […]
Item of the Week: I RUN JHB Tracksuit
When Swizz Beats toured SA a couple of weeks ago you might have seen him rocking a very bold tracksuit with distinct SA insignia. The tracksuit is the creation of I RUN JHB, a Joburg-based (duh!) streetwear brand that was created by Neo “Gabhadiya” Selemela and Wandile “King” Leeu co-founders. According to the founders the brand’s […]
Fenty Puma by Rihanna Set to Drop Motorsport Range in SA
PUMA and FENTY Creative Director Rihanna turn up the heat with the introduction of the fourth season of FENTY PUMA by Rihanna – a vibrant, unexpected mashup of high fashion, extreme sports and beachwear. “This collection is a mix between two worlds: motocross and surf,” explains Rihanna, with the introduction of two main apparel drops […]
Young ‘n Lazy Invades Joburg with Nike’s Air Max 270
Creative Director and Founder of Young & Lazy, Anees Petersen, launched his new collection last night in Rosebank. The launch took place in the design district of Johannesburg and featured the new Nike Air Max 270. Nike officially launched the Air Max 270 on 22 March ahead of Air Max day on 26 March. This […]
Nike Drops the Blazing Air Max 270
Nike has been dropping so much heat these days it’s hard to keep up. One of the most-anticipated drops from the Swoosh brand has to be the Air Max 270 which is sort of a remix as it brings together the best of the 180 and 93 in one cool shoe. The shoe was initially […]
Big Sean Launches Debut Collection with Puma
From the streets of Detroit to number one on the charts, Sean Anderson a.k.a Big Sean has built his career on hustle and now he gives his style stamp to his debut SELECT collection with PUMA, for whom he has been an ambassador since March 2017. The first drop of the PUMA x Big Sean […]
Item of the Week: Gold Street’s “Worldhood” T-Shirt
Gold Street is a contemporary clothing and lifestyle brand that aims to connect people from all ends of the earth through it’s conceptual designs. Each of our garments have been meticulously designed with one purpose in mind; the right perspective makes the impossible, possible. Founded in 2014 by Creative Director and entrepreneur Yianni Crease and […]
Nike Celebrates the Artistic Legacy of the Air Max 180
In 1991, the introduction of the Air Max 180 made the dream of running on air a reality. The shoe’s Air Max unit and its 180 degrees of visible air allowed direct contact between the Air unit and the road. Not only was it an advancement in Nike technology, it also forged a breakneck aesthetic. […]