HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Newsday LLC / Getty A team of thieves are regretting their decision to participate in retail rush. One woman was sentenced to two years of jail time for stealing $90K worth of Balenciaga product. As spotted on High Snobiety, a crew of Newark natives had a scheme to bust out a Balenciaga store. Back in March 2022, a shoplifting crew targeted the brand’s Hamptons location for a big heist. Baseemah Davis and four other individuals walked into the boutique and proceeded to rush the store, grabbing as much product off the shelves as they could run out with. They quickly jumped in a Dodge Durango that was waiting outside. Related Stories While the team was able to get out the East Hampton area very quickly they were soon chased by local police on the Long ...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joshua Bright / Joshua Bright It seems one of fashion’s most well received collaborations might never see the light of day. adidas has paused all Balenciaga releases. As spotted on Sneaker Freaker, the Herzogenaurach, Germany based brand is now also reconsidering their professional relationship with Balenciaga. Last week customers were taken by surprise when some received a notification stating that their adidas x Balenciaga capsule purchases were put on hold. “We have taken the time to re-evaluate our partnership with Balenciaga and we have decided to pause all product launches until further notice,” the message read. Unfortunately, therefore, we will be unable to fulfil your pre-order of the Balenciaga/adidas Stan Smith.” Related Stories Balenciaga...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joshua Bright / Joshua Bright One of the most anticipated drops is upon us. The adidas x Balenciaga capsule collection is finally here. Source: Joshua Bright / Joshua Bright As spotted on Hype Beast, Balenciaga x adidas combines elements of sportswear and fashion that is part of both brands’ creative language, resulting in a unique dialogue between them. It was first seen on the runway during the Balenciaga Spring 23 Collection presentation on the New York Stock Exchange’s trading floor. A dedicated campaign that takes place in a Manhattan high rise shows actresses Isabelle Huppert and Han So Hee, boxer Jermell Charlo, singer BCW and models Bella Hadid and Khadim Sock wearing Balenciaga x adidas pieces while passing time in isolated office spaces. Po...