Since the official reuniting of the G-Unit at Summer Jam, it seems as though the Unit has been going over just about every hot hip-hop song of 2014. This time around G-Unit raps over YG’s “Who Do You Love” track off of his debut album. Does this serve as a good outlet for the Unit by showcasing their lyrical talents in the mix of this new generation? Comment below what you all think of the recent actions from G-Unit.
Preview of Kanye West x A.P.C. 2014 Fall/Winter Collection
For the second go round of the A.P.C. and Kanye West collaboration, Touitou and Mr. West wanted to put together a military-inspired offering. Touitou sat down to discuss the second round process of working with Kanye West with Style.com, where he said, “Surprisingly easier the second time, except at the end.” The perfectionist in Kanye West wanted to work on the collection up until the very last-minute, which is a process adopted by the Chicago designer when working on music. Touitou also went on to share that both looked through military archives to grab inspiration and that the process was very hand on for the both of them.
Despite the great responses from consumers this will be the last time that these two creatives collaborate being that Kanye West’s Adidas deal will conflict and the fact that Touitou says he is tired of collaborating. The rugged, but luxurious 2014 Fall/Winter collection between French brand A.P.C. and Kanye West will release at retailers and online on July 17th. Mark your calendar folks because this will be the last time you see these two entities work together. Oh, need I mention the fact that this collection will leave shelves quickly? Share in the comments below what you thought about the first capsule collection leading into the second.
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A Glimpse of the Pigalle x Nike Air Raid Collaboration
It seems natural for Pigalle to be linking up with Nike because of their basketball infatuation and recent collaborations leading up till this point, which helped the Paris brand extend well over into the U.S. despite their co-sign from A$AP Rocky during his uprising. Recently Pigalle and Nike produced a few t-shirts and a couple of pairs of Air Force 1s, but this time around the collaboration leads them into re-breaking into the classic Nike Air Raid sneaker. Pigalle Paris is known for their simplistic creative ways; therefore it was expected of them to bring that minimal outlook onto this collaboration as well. The sneaker comes in two completely tonal versions. White and bordeaux with both featuring a subtle Pigalle branding on the strap and the heel tab. There is no word on a release date as of yet so stay tuned to Niche for more information regarding the Pigalle and Nike Air Raid collection.
Virgil Abloh’s OFF-WHITE 2015 Spring/Summer Collection
The modern creative entity and safe to say the most popular upcoming designer Virgil Abloh has released a preview of his second collection for his recent success in Off-White’s 2015 Spring/Summer Collection. With wavy inspirations from the ocean, Virgil Abloh presents this collection entitled Moving Still. Virgil Abloh is well-known for his combinations of aesthetics from both the street-wear and high-end fashion sides to complement his style; therefore it does not serve as a surprise that that is the direction Mr. Abloh is heading in with this collection. The creative set out to introduce today’s generation to a much more sophisticated street-wear, which consists of many different layers that is projected within his Moving Still collection. The collection incorporates t-shirts and shorts as top layers, elongated mesh skirts, ponchos, and striking red, black, and white monochrome ensembles. This collection looks like a great investment for your closet.
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Lana Del Rey Live @ Glastonbury 2014
The colorful Lana Del Rey performs at Glastonbury’s pyramid stage at this year’s festival. With visuals playing while very sought after Miss Lana Del Rey performed hits from her Born to Die album and the most recent Ultraviolence, the amazing performer seem to leave some people scratching their head with her decision to use a cigarette as a prop. But what is Lana Del Rey without an unorthodox way of doing things? Enjoy her full set!
Adidas by Raf Simmons Spring/Summer 2015 Collaboration
Adidas continues to push the envelope while racking in another unorthodox collection with Belgian fashion designer, Raf Simons. Since acquiring the edgy Kanye West to their roster, Adidas has been non stop pushing their creatives at the same time finding a proactive way to connecting legendary pieces from previous collections with the new generation while exceeding expectations and boundaries. Although most may not agree with the physical makeups of this collection, despite the legendary Stan Smith signature shoe, the quality level that Adidas continues to release deserves an applaud.
This collaboration between the two powerhouses in Adidas and Raf Simons consists of a reinvented Stan Smith signature shoe with a few moderations and a few new modern pieces with the “Response Trail” and “Bounce” models. The German multinational corporation and fashion house designer Raf Simons also made a few nicks and touches to a few of their slippers with an array of color-ways. The 2015 Spring/Summer Adidas by Raf Simons collection will be available mid February at Adidas’ retailers across the world ranging from $195 to $1,120 USD.
ACTION BRONSON: F*CK, THAT’S DELICIOUS (EPISODE 2)
The second episode of “Fuck, That’s Delicious” featuring Action Bronson is one to remember. Action Bronson bails his cousin out of jail, then, takes him along the tour with Munchies for tasting of many different foods across the globe. This tour went from Florida to Pennsylvania where Bronson, his cousin Big Body Bes, and a slew of cast members destroy both food and rap shows, literally. Oh, and throughout Bronson is reflecting while making some homemade guacamole and steaks. Enjoy!
BAIT “USA FLag” Flat Shoelaces
Just in time to celebrate and continue to support the United States of America for advancing into the 2014 World Cup round 16 where they will face a ball hogging Belgium team seeking to cut the U.S. short of their World Cup hopes. BAIT releases their “USA Flag” Flat Shoelaces that could be worn as you may, proudly showcasing the colors of the U.S.
The premium laces incorporate the patterns and colors of the American flag, which happen to compliment a wide array of popular sneaker releases. The BAIT logo adorns the rubber lace-lock (in either navy or red) and the lace-tips, which can be detached for quick lacing. The laces are available in 48” and 54” options and come in BAIT’s signature recycled packaging.
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