Streetwear
SNIPES Kicks Off New ‘Crack The Code’ Initiative To Promote Digital Equity
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Snipes / Snipes Foot Locker might have the game on smash, but SNIPES is out here making their own moves to help the community as much as they can, and for that we thank them. On Wednesday, June 22, SNIPES announced their brand new initiative, Crack The Code, which is aiming to close the learning gap by promoting digital equity, in an effort to build the next generation of STEM leaders. How will they do this exactly? Well, the goal for SNIPES is to get out there and build state-of-the-art computer labs in key retail markets throughout the United States with the first one already up and running at Brooklyn’s Wyckoff Gardens Housing. Related Stories Consisting of desktops, laptops, iPads, printers and smartboards, the first computer lab is the blueprint...
Roland Launches First-Ever Streetwear Apparel Collection With Dais Records
Iconic audio brand Roland is trading music for merchandise, teaming up with renowned label Dais Records on a limited edition streetwear collection. The capsule, which celebrates Dais’ 15th and Roland’s 50th anniversaries, will feature four designs across seven pieces of apparel and slipmat. The innovative collab marks the first time Roland has worked with a record label and its artists to design a streetwear collection while showcasing a musical instrument release, according to a press release issued to announce the partnership. The Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer is the newest addition to the company’s iconic JUNO analog synthesizers lineup, which dates back to 1982’s Juno-6. It was developed to bridge the gap between those vintage ...
‘Atlanta’ White Fashion Episode Is a Primer On Race Relations Today
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FX Networks / FX It’s been said that every wise thing in the world today was said earlier. However, sometimes a person or person’s creation can take what we know and present it to us in a way that’s both telling and still explorative. This season of Atlanta, and in particular last week’s episode, “White Fashion,” did just that. Source: FX Networks / FX By overtly and covertly shining a light on activism in today’s time, it not only showed the world what’s wrong with the fight for justice but also left clues on how we could correct it. Related Stories Without a doubt, the Black Lives Matter movement is the most impactful social justice movement in the last twenty years. What started as a call for humanity has become a pledge of allegiance for some an...
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Supreme Collabs With Burberry [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Supreme / Supreme This union was inevitable. OG streetwear brand Supreme has officially revealed its collaboration with British luxury brand Burberry. Source: Supreme / Supreme Over the years, Supreme has teamed with luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton, so linking with the purveyors of the Burberry plaid shouldn’t be surprising. More like, what took so long? While Burberry’s popularity has been a rollercoaster in Hip-Hop circles, the British luxury fashion brand was founded in 1856. Known for outerwear, the Burberry trench, lined with its recognizable plaid is a classic piece while the brand also developed gabardine, which is a weatherproof fabric. As for Supreme, their collection for Spring 2022 with Burberry includes a Tren...
Tommy Hilfiger Talks His Legacy And Birthing Streetwear In New Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David M. Benett / Getty Tommy Hilfiger’s influence on Hip-Hop fashion is indelible. In a new Q&A he details his legacy and more. HypeBeast recently interviewed the renowned designer after he receieved Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2021 Fashion Awards. During the conversation, the Elmira, New York native discussed his People’s Place initiative, a program with a goal of better empowering Black and Brown creatives within the fashion industry. “I hope other brands follow us,” he explained. “I’m surprised it has taken so long to realise they should actually use people of color in their advertising, or hire people of color. I can’t believe it’s taken so long to get there. To me, it’s obvious. I don’t understand.” He went on to make it clear that his ...
Culture Control: Salehe Bembury Named Creative Director of LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED Apparel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Our culture is getting more representation at the fashion table. Salehe Bembury has been named Creative Director for UNINTERRUPTED Apparel. As spotted on Nice Kicks the emerging designer has been spotted holding down LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter’s clothing label. While UNINTERRUPTED is largely synonymous with the hit talk series their brainchild has successfully executed some noteworthy collaborations with Sue Bird and the Space Jam franchise. The appointment was announced via the brand’s Instagram account. “Proud to welcome @uninterrupted’s new creative director, Salehe Bembury. Big things coming soon” accompanied an image of James shaking Bembury’s hand. For those not in the know the Syracuse University alumni is valid whe...
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Hypebeast Alert: A Supreme x True Religion Collection Is On The Way [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Supreme / Supreme The streets are prepping for fall weather so two brands have come together to help with the fits. A Supreme and True Religion collection is on the way. Source: Supreme / Supreme As spotted on Hype Beast today (Monday, September 27) Supreme announced a capsule with True Religion. As expected the upcoming drop meshes both of the brand’s signature aesthetics. Included are a hooded sweatshirt, a 6-panel hat and heavy cotton beanies. The pieces that are primed to be the most popular seem to be the denim though. The Denim Trucker Jacket and Denim Cargo Pant are purchased separately but is best worn as a set with the TR’s horse shoe logo on both back pockets. As expected each piece comes in four different colorways including a pink, purpl...
Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group Buys Majority Stake In Off White™
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christian Vierig / Getty It seems Virgil Abloh is about take his company to the next level. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton aka LVMH is set to buy a majority stake in Off White™. As spotted on High Snobiety the Chicago, Illinois native is leveling up in the fashion industry. Virgil Abloh and LVMH today announced a definitive agreement whereby LVMH will acquire a majority stake in Off-White LLC, the trademark owner of Off-White™️. Following the acquisition, LVMH will own a 60% interest in the trademark, and Abloh will retain a 40% interest and continue as creative director of the brand, which he founded in 2013. His partnership with LVMH began in March 2018 when he was appointed the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s mens...
McDonald’s & Diamond Supply Announce New ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Merch Line
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mcdonald’s / Space Jam With Space Jam: A New Legacy set to hit theatres next month, fans who want to own a small piece of the enterprise will get that chance by way of an exciting array of new merchandise. McDonald’s has teamed up with the legendary skateboard lifestyle brand Diamond Supply Co. for the Space Jam: A New Legacy Collection which features jerseys, shorts, hoodies, and much more. It’s wild to imagine that the first Space Jam starring His Airness Michael Jordan came out 25 years ago, with LeBron James ready to take center stage and save the universe alongside the Tune Squad. To commemorate the upcoming film, starting on July 3, fans can head over to Diamond Supply’s website and its flagship store in Los Angeles to snag the collab for themselves...
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HypeBeast Alert: Supreme Unveils Collection With Emilio Pucci [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Sims/Courtesy of Emilio Pucci / Supreme It seems Supreme has pulled off yet another memorable collaboration for the record books. The streetwear brand has partnered with Emilio Pucci on a capsule. Source: David Sims/Courtesy of Emilio Pucci / David Sims/Courtesy of Emilio Pucci The famed luxury fashion house has unveiled a new drop with the New York City streetwear label. This weekend both brands posted photos announcing the collaboration to their respective Instagram handles. While neither account divulged much information via the captions one thing was made clear was the release date, Thursday, June 10. The spring 2021 collection features some archival prints Fantasia (1970) and Tulipani (1965) which has made his company synonymous Italian flair. ...
The ALIFE Store In New York City Is Set To Close After 20 Year Run
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty One of the brands that helped defined the streetwear scene in New York City is about to shut their doors. ALIFE has announced they are closing their signature store in The Big Apple As spotted on High Snobiety ALIFE has announced it will be closing their brick and mortar operation in downtown Manhattan. Earlier this week General Manager Treis Hill broke the news via his personal Instagram account. “Alife Rivington Club gave birth to this generations sneaker stores and streetwear world wide. There isn’t a person of influence in streetwear today that has not stepped foot in the shop” he wrote. “It was more than just a retail store, it was a meeting ground for downtown’s youth, it played host to countless live concerts from Drake, N...
Brand Chinatown Market To Change Name Amidst Growing Asian Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chinatown Market While tensions continue to rise due to violence against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community some companies have shown their allegiance with the Asian community. One brand, Chinatown Market, will be doing a big pivot to do so. As spotted on High Snobiety Chinatown Market will be undergoing a major makeover in response to the recent tragic events. The line announced it will be changing its name in the near future. “The Asian American community is rightfully demanding all of us think and act more honestly. We should have done this sooner but it is never too late to do the right thing. Our name was inspired by the shops, people, and vibrance of Canal Street and Chinatown in New York but it’s not our name to u...
