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Photo Recap: James Harden Celebrates His Wins in Celebration at Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills

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Saks surprised NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor James Harden with a celebration in recognition of his NBA75 selection and third place on the all-time 3-pointers list. Close friends and relatives of Harden attended the modest dinner party. Harden joined the Saks board of directors as an independent member and minority investor in June.

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Last June, Bloomberg reports Harden and Saks will work together to grow high-potential consumer brands, along with Harden offering his viewpoint as a fashion enthusiast.

“As we work to build this new board, James is an important and valuable addition. With experience in growing businesses and as someone who values self-expression through fashion, I am confident that he will bring a distinct point of view that will help us better deliver for our customers,” Saks Executive Chairman Richard Baker said in a statement. “His expertise, combined with that of our other board members, will enable Saks to further capitalize on the significant growth opportunity within luxury e-commerce.”

Harden’s business portfolio now expands to include BodyArmor drinks, Stance socks, and Pura fragrances. Those efforts are alongside his sneaker and apparel deal with Adidas.

Off the court and outside of fashion, Harden is also making his presence felt in Hip-Hop. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was named an executive producer of the Lil Baby and Lil Durk joint album Voice of the Heroes.

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Reebok Releases “Life is Classic” to Highlight the S222 Classic Leather Range

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“Life is Classic” is a product narrative from Reebok that highlights the adaptable and timeless Classic Leather. Classic Leather, is an iconic design that has lasted the test of time, extending its legacy for spring-summer 2022 with a lineup of new narrative hues and styles inspired by emerging artists and their distinct stories.

Reebok’s SS22 Classic Leather series gives a fresh perspective on shape, feel, and design via the legacy model that debuted nearly 40 years ago. It’s comfortable and easy to wear with any outfit. The shoe has a premium leather upper, a lightweight EVA midsole, and a lightweight structure, among other things.

The SS22 Classic Leather Range includes:

  • 1983 Vintage: Inspired by the original 1983 CL colorway, features a vintage terry lining paired with a soft pegasus leather upper. Available now.
  • White Gum & White Grey: Simple and understated. Clean white execution with a gum or grey bottom. Available starting March 31.
    Make it Yours: An all-white execution makes up this bright yet minimalist design. Available starting April 1.
  • Modernize: This contemporary CL twist offers a colorful mix of white and black with blue and neon accents throughout. Available May 1.
  • SP: Where icon meets modern, SP brings newness to the legacy piece with elevated cushioning and pastel accents. Available starting May 1.

“Classic Leather is one of Reebok’s most timeless sneakers that has cemented itself over the years as a true icon within the industry,” said Fionna McQueen, Senior Director of Classics Product at Reebok.  “For Spring / Summer ‘22, we’re excited to reintroduce the Classic Leather and expand upon its legacy.  The range of creatives we’ve partnered with to tell our ‘Life is Classic’ story help celebrate the silhouette’s special heritage, while redefining what it means to be a Classic today.” 

“Life is Classic” provides a product story through inspirational and creative artists. TEMS, a singer, songwriter and producer of Lagos, Nigeria, and Lazarus Lynch a chef and singer-songwriter of Queens, NY both appear in the Classic Leather “White/Gum”. Lolo Zouaï an american, French, and Algerian singer-songwriter and producer and Ghetts a rapper and songwriter of Plaistow, London appear in Classic Leather “White/Grey.” Getts also appears in “Make It Yours.” Tsunaina a Nepalese model, singer, and storyteller also don the “Make it Yours” and “SP.” Maurice Harris a floral artist out of Stockton, CA appears in the Classic Leather “Modernize”.

You can see the “Life is Classic” images below.

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[WATCH] Nas Wears Iconic Avirex Jacket from ‘Belly’ in “Wave Gods” Video with A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier

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Nas digs back into his Magic bag to release the video for “Wave Gods,” featuring ASAP Rocky and DJ Premier. ASAP pulls double duty for the release, as he co-directed the visual alongside Hidji and Spike Jordan.

In the video, Nas wears the same iconic white Avirex jacket that was worn in the 1998 classic film Belly. The “Icon Jacket” was re-released with Avirex’s Fall 21 collection and sold out within weeks nationwide. Fans can get their hands on the jacket now as it is back in stock in its four core colors (white, black, red and blue) and two new releases for spring (berry and limeade).

You can see the video below.

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Ma$e Models the Kith Spring 2 2022 Collection

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The second offering from Kith Spring 2022, the Spring 2 collection, is modeled by Ma$e. The 78-style collection features the brand’s inline collection as well as the 101 Program, which has been reintroduced.

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Earthy tones of pastel anchor blues, plaster and canvas tans, and more are featured in the collection’s palette. Two items make a comeback in this collection: the Carmine Coaches Jacket in cotton poplin and the Duane Track Jacket in wrinkle nylon, which will be available in Spring 2020. The Sky design on tapestry jacquard fabric is featured on the Tapestry Coaches Jacket, while the Kith serif embroidery is featured on the front of the Wythe Denim Jacket. Kith also debuts the Weirfield Cardigan, a color-blocked sweater made of super chunk cotton yarn.

The fourth chapter of Ronnie Fieg & Clarks Originals 8th St collection, of which Fieg serves as Creative Director, will be released alongside Spring 2. The Rossendale and the Maycliffe are two new shapes produced by Fieg in this episode. For Spring 2022, the Breacon silhouette will be available in two color variants: multi-gray and multi-blue, both of which feature colors from Kith’s distinctive palette.

Kith also has the newly released Long Bill Yankees cap and the Two-Tone Mountains cap, both of which have an excellent Mountains logo patch.

Kith also brings back its 101 Program, which features a range of Kith’s classic bodies in quality fabrications with no logos. It includes a variety of shorts as well as traditional Kith styles like the Madison Jacket, Paneled LS Tee, Williams Hoodie, and Williams Pant.

Kith Spring 2 releases this Friday, March 25th at all Kith shops as well as 11AM EST on Kith.com and 11AM CET on EU.Kith.com. You can see the pieces below.

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Converse Reveals the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase

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For the first time, Converse has adopted Nike’s FlyEase technology to create the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase. The Chuck Taylor All Star joins other icons like the Air Jordan 1 and Nike Air Max 90 as the latest beloved silhouette to use FlyEase accessibility technology, making it easier than ever for Chuck Taylor fans to get in and out of the sneaker.

The Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase allows you to step in and out of the shoe without using your hands. A FlyEase cage made of flexing and rebounding thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material enables hands-free foot entry and lockdown. A canvas upper with a padded stretch-canvas collar and a fixed-in-place padded tongue adds to the ease of access, ensuring a snug fit. The effortless on-and-off practicality of this reconstructed Chuck is completed by an active heel tab and heel overlay.

While the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase Ox makes entry more accessible, it also provides all-day comfort thanks to a unique footbed stuffed with CX foam and a polyurethane leather sock liner.

Black/Wild Mango/White, White/Black/Wild Mango, and Egret/String/Light Silver are the three colorways available for the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase.

Converse.com and select global stores will release the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase on March 17. You can get a look at the sneaker below.

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PUMA Launches Future Z 1.3 Instinct Edition Inspired by Neymar Jr.

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PUMA has released the animalistic FUTURE Z 1.3 Instinct edition, which is jam-packed with technology and creativity. The next-generation FUTURE features a unique new appearance inspired by Neymar Jr., the game’s ultimate entertainer.

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The FUTURE Z has been designed for maximum agility. The new technologically enhanced boot will trigger your football instincts, allowing you to prey on the opponent with the confidence of a tiger, allowing you to take your game to new heights.

The cutting-edge FUZIONFIT+ technology has been upgraded to the second generation. The specifically made knitted material now stretches from the midfoot to the collar opening, allowing you to play with or without laces and providing optimal lock-in and a supportive fit.

As the compression technology flawlessly conforms to the shapes of each foot, the adaptive support adjusts to the shape of your feet. The technology, when combined with a light Nano Grip sockliner insole, reduces foot slippage inside the boot, allowing you to maintain power transmission for explosive multi-directional movements.

The FUZIONFIT+ knit is made up of a unique blend of polyester and spandex yarns, as well as technological yarns, to provide the ideal balance of compression, comfort, and durability for a second-skin sensation.

 “The most eye-catching feature of the new boot is the evolution of the FUZIONFIT+,” said Florian Nemetz, Senior Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear. “The FUZIONFIT+ compression technology has become very popular amongst our players because the adaptive fit provides the optimal lock-down feeling in the boots. Player and consumer feedback has helped us to evolve the technology and to enhance the player’s ability to perform a wide range of multi-directional movements. New this year, we have developed Advanced Creator Zones to provide increased grip and softness in the forefoot, which was another key insight from our players. This provides greater control and touch benefits essential for dynamic players.”

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“The team have really taken things to the next level with the new FUTURE Z,” said Neymar Jr. “The FUZIONFIT+ now extends to the top of the foot and the compression is perfectly balanced allowing me to feel comfortable and move freely. The boot feels like an extension of my foot allowing me to play without restrictions. This is key to the way I play.”

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Saweetie Named Champion’s Global Culture Consultant, Appears in New ‘Get It Girl’ Campaign

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Champion made the world’s first sports bra as an effort of celebration. Today, Champion has announced Saweetie as the first-ever Global Culture Consultant. Champion is also launching “Get it Girl,” a new swag(her)-filled campaign that highlights trendy solutions that female athletes can feel at ease in both on and off the field.

Champion and Saweetie have teamed together to give female athletes a spotlight by highlighting the “Champion Circle,” a group of 12 different female collegiate athletes that have the “Get it Girl” confidence to play by their own rules while looking nice. The athletes in the inaugural “Champion Circle” represent more than seven colleges and universities around the country and compete in a variety of sports such as basketball, cheerleading, and track and field.

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With her “Get it Girl” song, Saweetie, a former athlete, is unifying all female athletes and working to promote the next generation of female stars. Each member of the “Champion Circle” is featured in the campaign with Saweetie, dressed in apparel that shows their individual style, swagger, and skill, as well as the latest Champion lines, such as Soft Touch Sports Bras and Leggings. The “Champion Circle” will also receive a two-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) investment as official brand ambassadors, as well as mentorship in the fields of sports, entertainment, media, and marketing. The inaugural “Champion Circle” has 12 outstanding female athletes who are different not only in race, but also in sports.

The athletes selected are:
● Maya Brady: University of California, LA, Softball
● Alissa Pili: University of Southern California, Basketball
● Anna McClure: Ohio State, Volleyball
● Destiny Martin: Winston Salem State University, Cheer
● Helena Sampaio: University of Southern California, Soccer
● Logan Eggleston: University of Texas, Volleyball
● Morgan Lewis: Ohio State University, Track & Field
● Natalie Chou: University of California, LA, Basketball
● Norah Flatley: University of California, LA, Gymnastics
● Nyla Jones: North Carolina A&T, Cheerleading
● Sophia Hartwell: University of California, LA, Track & Field
● Ziyah Holman: University of Michigan, Track & Field

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Polo Ralph Lauren Announces Limited HBCU Collection With Morehouse and Spelman Colleges

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Polo Ralph Lauren announced yesterday, March 15, that they had partnered with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges for an upcoming limited collection launching on March 29. The limited-edition collection takes inspiration from Ralph Lauren’s signature “vintage” style and combines it with the styles of Morehouse and Spelman students from the 1920s to the 1950s.

“This collection expresses the spirited history, deep sense of community and legacy of timeless dressing at historically Black colleges and universities,” Ralph Lauren said on Tuesday. “It’s so much more than a portrayal of a collegiate design sensibility. It’s about sharing a more complete and authentic portrait of American style and of the American dream—ensuring stories of Black life and experiences are embedded in the inspiration and aspiration of our brand.”

A film component entitled “A Portrait of the American Dream” was created to accompany the collection. It features Morehouse and Spelman students and faculty donning the pieces. Morehouse College graduate and Director of Concept Design & Special Projects at RL served as the creative director for the film. The film is set to premiere on the Ralph Lauren website on March 28, with the release of the collection coming the next day on March 29.

The collection serves as a continued partnership between the two colleges. In 2020, The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation pledged $2 million to support scholarships at Morehouse, Spelman and 10 other HBCUs.

Upon the announcement, many students from the institutions shared their thoughts on the collaboration. Many were excited about the collab while others took the opportunity to joke on its very “vintage” aesthetic.

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Dapper Dan Collaborates With Gap For “Dap” Sweater

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The clothing brand Gap has been making major moves in the fashion industry. Already, they teamed up with Kanye West and Balenciaga, now they’re partnering up with Harlem’s fashion icon Dapper Dan.

Dapper Dan, who made his name creating his own luxury-label items using authentic pieces from Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci at his Harlem atelier in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

His goal is to apply that same creativity to Gap. His first piece of clothing will be the salmon-colored hoodie that reads, charmingly, “DAP” in the same Gap font.

“This is the first time Gap has ever modified our iconic heritage logo by personalizing it for this collaboration,” said Mary Alderete, global head of Gap marketing.

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Although Dapper Dan has collaborated with designer brands such as Gucci, Gap has taken his career to new heights literally. Gap debuted the collaboration on 30-foot billboard, on 42nd Street in Times Square.

“Gap allows me to do something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” Dap said. “I have so many people who tell me stories, ‘Man, I used to walk by your store when you were in Harlem and I could never afford to buy anything from you. Then, fast-forward 25, 30 years later you’re with Gucci and I still can’t afford you.’ What Gap does for me is it gives me an opportunity to reach down to humanity and let them know that you know you can have a part of me.”

Dapper Dan and Gap’s new Dap hoodie was available for purchase at the price of $99, only slightly more than the average Gap arch-logo hoodie, but like all hyped fashion, the sweater immediately sold out shortly after its 4pm release.

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[WATCH] Women’s History Month: Fly Girl Jossie Harris-Thacker

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Harlem-bred former In Living Color, “Fly Girl”, Jossie Harris-Thacker was a trendsetter when she became one of the top hip hop dancers of all times. From her signature braids to her 90’s style—young girls everywhere wanted to be like Jossie. We watched In Living Color to get a glimpse of her moves and adored her as Renee in The Lost Boyz video. She was definitely the ‘it’ girl but doused in immense natural talent.

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Although she wasn’t formally trained in dance, her talent landed her featured roles in a host of music videos including, Michael Jackson’s, “Remember the Time”. As one of the most sought out dancers, touring the world with top artist such as Janet Jackson, and many others, Jossie starred as one of the acclaimed, “Fly Girls”, in Keenan Ivory Wayan’s, hit TV show, “In Living Color”, alongside her friend, Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and Damon Wayans.

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Following, In Living Color, Jossie honed in on her natural acting talent that landed over 45 roles in many top television series. Jossie’s lead performance in the NAACP nominated short, “Brooklyn’s bride to Jordan”, led to her award winning role, “Charlie”, in Chicago International Film Festival’s best film, “Mississippi Damned”, which earned Jossie “Best Supporting Actress” award and makes her the first African American, Latina woman ever to win in that category. Jossie recently won the People’s Choice award for “Best Lead Actress”, at the Las Vegas Film Festival for her film work in, “No Weapon Formed Against Us”.

Still fine as wine, Jossie’s passion is teaching. Known as a professional acting coach to the stars, Jossie has her own, “Respect for Acting Academy” for adults and “Kids W.A.Y. (Who Are You?) Acting Academy. 

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