Vans Names SZA Artistic Director in Multi-Year Creative Partnership
Vans has announced a new multi-year partnership with SZA, naming the Grammy-winning artist as the brand’s Artistic Director. The collaboration will see SZA working closely with Vans on upcoming campaigns and exclusive product collections that merge her creative vision with the brand’s identity. SZA, known for her genre-bending sound and bold approach to style, has […]
Mexico Threatens Lawsuit Against Adidas x Willy Chavarria for Cultural Appropriation over “Oaxaca Slip-On”
Adidas and U.S. designer Willy Chavarria are facing backlash in Mexico over their upcoming “Oaxaca Slip-On,” a black leather shoe inspired by the traditional huarache sandal. Oaxaca state authorities say the design copies Indigenous work from the Zapotec community of Villa Hidalgo Yalalag without permission or credit. Chavarria, who has Mexican heritage, first revealed the […]
Michael Jackson’s Dirty Old Sock From 1997 Sells for Over $8,000 at Auction
A rhinestone-covered sock worn by Michael Jackson during a 1997 concert in France has sold at auction for $8,822, more than double its original estimate. The sock, worn during Jackson’s HIStory World Tour, was recovered by a technician who found it discarded near the singer’s dressing room after a performance in Nîmes. Despite being yellowed, […]
Stevie Williams Calls Out Eric Koston in Explosive Statement About Nike, Skate Culture, and Legacy
Stevie Williams, now going by Lord Williams, has spoken out in a personal and emotional post directed at skateboarding legend Eric Koston. In a message that’s been building for years, Williams says he’s done staying quiet and is ready to address what he sees as long-standing disrespect. In the post, Williams accused Koston of copying […]
Jewelry Influencer “The Watch King” Robbed of $560K in Queens, Calls It a Set-Up
Jewelry influencer Moshe Haimoff, better known as “The Watch King,” was robbed outside his Queens home last week in a violent attack caught on camera. The two masked suspects used a stun gun and made off with nearly $560,000 in jewelry, including a $400,000 watch. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday as Haimoff stood […]
Two Arrested After $28K Gucci Robbery at Livermore Outlets
Two 19-year-olds have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $30,000 worth of merchandise from the Gucci store at the Livermore outlets on Sunday. Police responded to a robbery call around 4:50 p.m. and learned the suspects had entered the store, grabbed multiple purses from the racks, and fled the scene. While escaping, they reportedly drove […]
Vogue Faces Backlash Over AI Model in Magazine
Vogue and Guess are under fire after featuring an AI-generated model in a recent print ad. The two-page spread appears in the latest issue of Vogue and shows a digital model wearing two different Guess outfits: a pale blue romper with cream floral mesh and a black-and-white chevron maxi dress with a matching handbag. A […]
Denim Tears Announces Major Expansion, Starting with Tokyo in 2026
Denim Tears is getting ready for its next chapter. The brand, founded by Tremaine Emory in 2019, has confirmed it will expand globally, starting with a Tokyo store set to open in 2026. The move marks a major shift for the label, which has grown steadily without outside investors. Until now, Denim Tears has only […]
Travis Scott Removed From WWE 2K25 DLC After Falling Out With Company
Travis Scott has reportedly been pulled from the upcoming WWE 2K25 DLC following a fallout with WWE. He was originally set to appear as a playable celebrity character in the game’s New Wave pack. Sources say Travis Scott’s removal came after internal issues with the company, though details haven’t been made public. Behind the scenes, […]
First Look at the Paisa Boys x Nike Collab
Paisa Boys and Nike are teaming up for a bold new collaboration that pays tribute to Los Angeles street culture through a distinctly Chicano lens. The collection mixes motocross, fútbol, and everyday LA style, with graphics and silhouettes rooted in both community and movement. The lineup includes graphic-heavy jerseys, cropped tees, and hoodies stamped with […]
