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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Swings In With a Spectacular Sequel
Following up 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was no easy task. The Academy Award-winning film shook the landscape of superhero films by introducing a new Spider-Man, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a groundbreaking art style that interpolated a myriad of varied stylistic choices to portray an array of Spider-People, a well as an indomitable soundtrack featuring one of the most successful singles of the year in "Sunflower." But Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse isn't afraid to face t...
New Spider-Man Movie Makes Tom Holland References Despite Actor's Absence
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse introduces a wealth of Spider-People and a wide array of worlds they inhabit. The film is jam-packed with obscure characters, intricate details and hidden gems that range from Spider-Man's wide-ranging history spanning across all kinds of media from the early comics, latest films and even icy summer treats.
With the friendly neighborhood wallcrawler celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022, Across the Spider-Verse includes decades' worth of Easter eggs and ...
Why Ben Affleck's 'Air' Is Still a Hit Without Michael Jordan
Ben Affleck's fifth directorial project, Air, tells the story of Nike's fateful 1984 summer and the journey to woo Michael Jordan to stimulate its stagnant basketball division. The film partners frequent collaborators and lifelong friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon together for the first time under their new production company, Artists Equity, which gives its cast and crew a share of the profits. The result is a poignant film centered around making connections with an impressively stacked cas...
History and Mystery of the Air Jordan 1 KO
The Air Jordan 1 might be the pinnacle of sneakers. Its storied history, iconic build, and a bevy of colorways ensure a colorway and a cut of the AJ1 for everybody. When it comes to the myriad of AJ1s, the High iteration reigns supreme but lurking in the wings like MJ on defense is the Air Jordan 1 KO.
Overshadowed by the astounding scoring prowess of the original, the AJ1 KO has always been here, laying in wait, hungry, and preparing for its moment to pounce. Where the Air Jordan 1 High has ...
The Ja 1 is Nike Basketball’s Best Debut In Nearly a Decade
“It’s the Ja 1’s. It’s the shoes.”
Ja Morant tweeted on January 14 after throwing down one of the most vicious dunks in his young career at the expense of Indiana Pacers Center Jalen Smith. While the 23-year-old has a graveyard filled with those who would dare contest him at the rim, this dunk was different. This time he was rocking his debut signature shoe.
On Christmas Day 2022, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant debuted his Nike Ja 1 in a purple colorway inspired by a now-viral quote ...
Air Jordan 3 “Fear” Returning Holiday 2023
In 2013, Jordan Brand dropped a quickstrike release entitled the “Fear Pack,” a collection that included the Air Jordan 3-5. The ensemble of sneakers was inspired by the 2008 “Become Legendary” campaign and the iconic “Look Me in the Eyes” commercial that featured Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, Rip Hamilton, Joe Johnson, Ray Allen, and Chris Paul, among others. Holiday 2023 looks to be a packed season, as we have confirmed that Air Jordan 3 “Fear” will be returning to shelves as well.
The silh...
Pharrell Joins Louis Vuitton As Menswear Creative Director
It looks like Louis Vuitton has found its newest Creative Director. After the tragic loss of Virgil Abloh in late 2021, LV is appointing fellow fashion icon Pharrell Williams as menswear creative director. The role is actually a different title from the “artistic director” role Abloh wore in his time with Louis Vuitton. The announcement was made in famed French newspaper Le Figaro before Louis Vuitton made the announcement itself later that day on February 14. Ahead of the big reveal, Pharrel...
Extra Butter and Diadora Celebrate Classic Horror with the S8000 “Giallo 2.0”
Extra Butter and Diadora are bridging the gap between sneakerheads and horror film fans with the release of the upcoming Diadora S8000 “Giallo 2.0” and the accompanying private label Extra Butter collection. The sneaker is the sequel to the duo’s 2016 effort and pays homage to a niche genre of Italian horror films from the 1970s.
“The term Giallo literally translates to yellow, which was originally a literary reference to yellow-colored paperbacks of Italian mystery novels in the 1930s that f...
The LeBron 20 Celebrates Liverpool FC
King James is a huge fan of the beautiful game, so much so that he bought a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. Paying tribute to the club is the Nike LeBron 20 “Liverpool” dressed in the club’s signature red. The look is reported to have a matching LeBron James-branded kit down the line as well, so this could be the beginning of the growing LeBron-Liverpool synergistic energy.
The silhouette features a red suede base with a leather and mesh tongue. A reptilian texture appears across t...
The Nike More Uptempo Gets Dipped in Chocolate for “Valentine’s Day”
Cupid is gearing up for his biggest day of the year, and Nike is tagging along for the affair.
For Valentine’s Day this year, Nike’s lineup is extensive and includes the Nike Dunk Low, Nike Dunk High 1985, Nike Trainer 1, and now the Nike Air More Uptempo.
This offering of the Nike Air More Uptempo “Valentine’s Day” comes dipped in chocolate brown nubuck like a chocolate-covered strawberry. Accentuating the sweet look is shaggy pink suede surrounding the iconic “AIR” branding on the side and ...
BSTN Opens New Brick-and-Mortar Storefront in Brixton
Famed German retailer BSTN is going international with a new flagship store opening in the heart of the Brixton community in London. This new store marks the third brick-and-mortar shop for the burgeoning brand. The shop blends contemporary high-tech materials with a retro-futuristic interior for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
From the outside, you can see the bright LED panels and metal decor mixed with the wooden interior enticing you to enter. Not only does the location feature the h...
Stussy Adds a Third Nike Air Penny 2 Colorway
The Nike Air Penny 2 is having a renaissance with new colorways and collaborations happening frequently. Joining the recently released Stussy x Nike Air Penny 2 Collection, which features an all-black colorway and a colorway with a bright green upper, is an all-new third colorway.
This version features a tan upper comprised of a blend of suede and hemp. The silhouette’s signature wavy piping separates the suede and hemp portions. Its unique sculpted midsole, and outsole comes dressed in black...
The NOCTA X Nike Swim Fins are Taking a Dive
Drizzy Drake’s NOCTA brand is all about sports. From golf to hoops, NOCTA has celebrated getting active. Now, NOCTA is going for a dive with the NOCTA x Nike Swim Fins.
The Nike Swim Fins were built with a short fin to optimize swimmers’ efficiency and kicking speed. By focusing on softer and more flexible areas, the Nike Swim Fins are able to produce maximum propulsion. NOCTA branding on the front and “A.W.R.” and “C.L.” blue buttons on the heel tab complete the look. The NOCTA x Nike Swim F...
PUMA Introduces VELOPHASIS line
PUMA is making strides on the basketball court and in the lifestyle space. Now, PUMA is reaching back into the 2000s with an all-new silhouette inspired by running shoes from the greatest decade in history. The PUMA VELOPHASIS draws from the PUMA Complete line, one of the seminal running lines of the era infused with game-changing tech for the time. The line features two silhouettes, including the VELOPHASIS Bionic and the VELOPHASIS Phased.
The Phased includes the most inspiration from the C...
The Air Jordan 1 Low “Black Cement” Celebrates the AJ3
2023 is a huge year for Jordan Brand as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of one of its greatest silhouettes ever. The Air Jordan 3 changed the game when it debuted in 1988, thanks to its legendary introduction at All-Star weekend and its instantly recognizable elephant print on the toe and heel.
To celebrate the anniversary, Jordan Brand is inviting some friends along to the party, including the Air Jordan 1 Low “Black Cement.” Like the upcoming Air Jordan 1 High “Cement,” this Air Jordan 1...