Review: Black Panther The Album – Various Artists
Words by Zee Ntloko Black Panther is not just a superhero movie. To have a film with not only a black director, black writers and a predominantly black cast coupled with the sheer scale of anything Marvel Studios touches, it is only fitting that the music to accompany it is equally big, brash and most […]
10 Fashion Trends To Look Out For in 2018
Words by Tiffany Lekuku Copenhagen kicked off this year’s fashion week season in sheer style. This was the largest fashion event in the Nordic region and the second year that they have showcased on the global stage since joining the string of fashion festivities. The street-style looks were bursting with bold colors, eccentric patterns and […]
[VIDEO] Virgil Abloh Discusses Streetwear and His Influences
Virgil Abloh can’t do no wrong right now .. He’s on streak reminiscent of Jordan when he came back from retirement. So it’s only right that we keep hearing from him and getting insights into his creative process and inspiration. The Off-White founder sat down with Hypebeast for a lengthy interview that will surely be […]
Nigeria Unveils New Soccer Kit
Nigeria’s Super Eagle’s have unveiled a brand new kit in the lead up to this year’s world cup tournament. The new kit, which has been hailed by the soccer fraternity, was designed by the Nike team and takes on a fresh and contemporary design.
The Wolves of Grail Street
Words by Neo Mtshali Picture snaking lines oozing from the mouths of any of the esteemed streetwear retailers for days on end. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of fiends all waiting for their chance to step foot in their temple and hopefully get their hands on this week’s treasure of a highly-anticipated sneaker drop [yes, insert picture of […]
5 Things Streetwear Can Learn From Hip Hop
Words by Neo Mtshali Hip-Hop is a lifestyle that has carved out some of the most resilient individuals (from street hustlers to an American president), given us music which became the soundtrack to so many of our memories and has been the key to familiarising us with so many luxuries that rich white taste-makers would rather […]
Sneaker Review: The Curry 4
Words by Leslie Nteta Sneaker culture is heavily informed and influenced by the game of basketball. Some of the most iconic and sought-after sneakers were initially just made for basketball players but over the years they transcended and became an indelible part of people’s lifestyles. So many players have failed at creating a signature shoe […]
adidas Elevated the Creative Landscape in SA
2017 has served as a cultural highlight for the game. Amongst the highlights this year has been how adidas has elevated the creative landscape in South Africa. From fire collections, collaborations with emerging creative forces such as The Plug Mag and Jamal Nxedlana of The Bubblegum Club, creating a game changing creative platform such as […]
Levi’s® X Sol Sol Customisation Project
Levi’s® recently embarked on a customisation project with local label SOL-SOL to create a limited-edition unisex collection. The collection is made up of a black Trucker jacket, a stonewashed Trucker jacket and stonewashed 501® bottoms with only 50 units available of each style. Combining SOL‐SOL’s popular graphic motif “Destroy Today” with the iconic Levi’s® style […]
DEAD. we gon’ live forever Lookbook
This is the first installment of the “we gon’ live forever” collection which will be by two other full collections. DEAD. does not create according to seasons but emotions & what matters at that present time so this isn’t a winter collection but the entrance to what will build into something else. This shoot was […]
DJ Lag Interview
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Max Mogale Creative Direction by Mzo Gcwabe Location AREA3 CPT Clothing by adidas There’s something romantic about the pursuit of dreams, the idea that passion, sacrifice, discipline, skill, a bit of luck and a great deal of hard work may result in a fulfilled existential yearning. Countless people spend […]
adidas Originals EQT | Original doesn’t try to be original
Everything that is essential, nothing that is not. EQT is stripped back utility, bringing integrity back to fashion for a new generation. It began in 1991 with an uncompromising promise: pure sport function over trends and form. An anti-glamour approach to footwear and apparel. This season adidas Originals pays tribute to the city of Detroit […]