Nike just dropped its sustainable Air VaporMax 2021 sneakers
After months of teasers, the Nike Air VaporMax 2021 sneakers are finally here. The follow-up to the Swoosh’s sustainable Air VaporMax 2020 trainers officially comes in five colourways, ranging from a sleek, all-black pair, to everyday styles in grey with accents of neon orange (“Read More
11 of the most expensive sneakers ever sold, including Kanye West’s record-breaking $1.8 million Nike Yeezys
Rapper and designer Kanye West has made a fortune out of his Yeezy brand, with sales generating nearly $1.7 billion in revenue in 2020, according to Bloomberg. But before he turned his Adidas collaboration into the phenomenon it is today, West, who was No 2 on Forbes’ higheRead More
‘Candyman’ and the genesis of a haunting
The 1992 movie Candyman is arguably one of Hollywood’s scariest films. I’m one of the untold numbers of fans who have been afraid to say his name in a mirror five times – or even if there isn’t a mirror, just in case. If you saw the original film, that’s just plain common sense. Read More
China’s sporting success at Tokyo 2020 is tinged with politics
China started the final day of the Tokyo Olympics with a slim lead at the top of the medals table but attempts to whip up nationalist sentiment and use the event as a play for soft power ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next year threaten to undermine the reputational boost provRead More
Michael Jordan Had Savage Message for Players Who Wore His Shoes While Playing Against Him: ‘Don’t Embarrass My Shoes’
Michael Jordan signed with Nike after getting drafted by the Chicago Bulls and got his own signature shoe. The shoes were called Air Jordans, and they became the biggest hit of the late ’80s and the entire ’90s. Jordan’s shoes were so popular that several NBA players wore them, eRead More
Adidas brings back the Barricade, its iconic Y2K tennis sneaker
Adidas has brought back one of its most iconic tennis shoes, by which we mean a shoe for the actual sport of tennis. The Barricade was first introduced in 2000 and worn by several Grand Slam winners through multiple iterations. Marat Safin wore the original sneaker for his first Read More
Till Jagla adidas Collab King Exclusive Interview: Why He Left
If you’ve bought a pair of collaborative or limited edition adidas sneakers in the past few years, chances are Till Jagla and his team had a hand in their release. After 11 years at the Three Stripes, Jagla is leaving the company. Here, he speaks exclusively about his time at adiRead More
How Cher and Dionne Would Dress in 2021, According to Clueless’s Costume Designer
Few pop-culture gemstones have had as much of an impact on fashion as Clueless, the ’90s rom-com that celebrates an anniversary this week amid a next-gen revival. Mona May, the film’s costume designer, is one of the most prolific talents in the industry, deserving of credit for oRead More
Art for the ‘sole’: Hyderabad youth on hand painting, customizing shoes for his clients
By Shreya Veronica Express News Service HYDERABAD: In the era of personalisation, how can we leave behind shoes? If store-bought shoes bore you then take them to Rahul Dev at Unhinged Customs, who will hand-paint your shoes to give them an edgy and vibrant look. We speak to RahulRead More
Under Armour, Reebok, and Huckberry are celebrating July 4 with great deals
Fourth of July weekend is upon us, which means it’s the unofficial half-way point of the summer (sorry to be the first one to break the news). While you’ve been making fun plans or gearing up for vacation, you might have forgotten Independence Day is also a celebration of great dRead More