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Supreme Releases Lookbook for Spring/Summer 2023 Collection

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On Monday, the Supreme brand shared the rundown of their newest lookbook for this Spring/Summer season. Members of the brand’s current skate team including Tyshawn Jones, Sean Pablo, Efron Danzig, and Taito are featured in an array of collaborations, patchwork prints, and arty references. The collection takes bits and pieces from various sports, music, military, and workwear style silhouettes.

The Supreme brand is known for its take on New York streetwear with a unique skateboarding twist. The brand celebrates both the city and the culture with inspired motifs. With a focus on outerwear, the Spring/ Summer 23′ collection includes offerings of transitional pieces. The Supreme brands’ Leather GORE-TEX 700-Fill Puffer is offered, as well as a statement navy blue and red with Sequinned Jacket designed in partnership with Mitchell & Ness. Several other highlights of the collection include the Tourist Varsity Jacket embellished with “Fuck em! I love New York” on the back. A printed sweater embroidered with the late Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain is present. The Supreme and Umbro Breakaway Track Pant and the Supreme and Vanson Leather Racing Jacket are also offered.

The Collection

Pieces partnered with brands such as Tamagotchi and Cactus Plant Flea Market are offered. A set of jackets and jerseys developed with Umbro are also delivered. Elsewhere, textiles are delivered in the form of distressing, patterns, prints, embroidery, and badge applications. Artists celebrated in this collection are exhibited with artwork from Frank Miller‘s Ronin comic series, and Mark Gonzales’s work through the release of a sweater, chino, and bags.

Branded accessories include an air hockey table, USM Credenza, bracelets by Jacob & Co., and Staub Cocotte. In standard Supreme fashion, a wide assortment of hats with New Era team-ups are also included. Styles such as 5-panels, 6-panels, trucker hats, crushers, and beanies are offered. A belt, wallet, and keychain set are also delivered in collaboration with the Hollywood Trading Company. USM Credenza storage, and stationery such as a rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil, and KOKUYO Pen Set are incorporated as well. The collection will be available both in stores and online starting with weekly drops on Feb. 16 in the US and on Feb. 18 in Japan.

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Rihanna’s New York Wax Figure Recreates Her 2018 Met Gala Look

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This Black History month, Rihanna is making her presence felt in more ways than one. Not only is the Bad Gal due to perform during halftime at the upcoming Super Bowl this weekend, but she’s also got a new wax figure that made its debut in New York City earlier this week. Of course, this isn’t her first time being brought to life by the visionaries over at Madame Tussauds. However, it is arguably the most iconic outfit we’ve seen her in.

Rihanna attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/Getty Images for Vogue)

As Billboard notes, the historic museum shared the news on Tuesday (February 7). This time around, we’ll see the 34-year-old wearing her gown from the 2018 Met Gala. She co-chaired the party alongside Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Amal Clooney. The event’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, and wore an elaborate design by Margiela.

Her look consisted of a beaded corset minidress and a matching robe. For accessories, Rihanna donned an unmissable crucifix necklace and a papal bishop’s hat. To this day, the glamorous outfit is still a favourite – as are countless other past Met Gala fashion statements made by the ANTI singer.

On Wednesday (February 8), Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the new wax figure. It now lives in the museum’s Glow Gala Room. The LED lights hidden throughout her clothing allow Rih to perfectly fit in with the neon-themed section. In a statement, manager Joerg Hanel explained his excitement over the new statue.

“Rihanna is sure to make history with her upcoming live show this Sunday,” he gushed. “The timing is perfect for us to reveal her new figure exclusively at Madame Tussauds New York where fans can admire and pose with the icon.” Aside from the 2018 Met Gala recreation, the franchise’s Orlando location will also reportedly release a Super Bowl-themed RiRi later this year.

Of course, the “Rude Boy” hitmaker isn’t the only celebrity the wax workers are honouring as of late. Earlier this month, Beyoncé’s latest recreation came out. Although it obviously looks better than past iterations, many social media users agree that something is still off. See for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Troy Ave Keeps The Tradition Alive With “White Christmas 10”

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Just as Christmas day approaches, Troy Ave is keeping the tradition alive with the 10th installment in his White Christmas series.

Every single year, Troy Ave makes a concerted effort to bless his fans with a new body of work to ride out to throughout the holidays. Today, he blessed fans with White Christmas 10 in its entirety. He keeps his latest body of work without any features, allowing his voice to shine on each record.

For the most part, the new project doesn’t really have many blatant holiday vibes. However, he brings his signature style of New York-centric bars detailing the hustle and grind. White Christmas 10 consists of 12 songs in total.

During a 2019 interview with HNHH, Troy Ave explained that the White Christmas showcases his consistency as an artist. More importantly, it’s also an offering that he nows his fans look forward to every year.

“I almost lost my life on Christmas day. So I kind of made a pact. And I was actually listening to White Christmas when I got shot in the head. I was listening to the prayer part of the intro. So no matter what as long as I’m able, I’ma release a White Christmas,” he said. “I could’ve not been here and not made it anymore. And, the thing is, it makes a lot of people’s Christmas. Some people don’t get a gift, they don’t get shit for Christmas, they get this. This is my gift to everybody that supported me throughout the years. I’ma always give them this White Christmas.”

White Christmas 9 closes out a highly productive year that includes the release of THE SUNDAY SERVICE and New York City: The Movie.

Check out Troy Ave’s latest project below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

R. Kelly Attempting to Ditch New York Court Date Due to Injury Suffered Behind Bars

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R. Kelly in Court federal child pornography

After being convicted of sex crimes in Chicago, R. Kelly is attempting to miss a trip to New York for more court sessions. According to AllHipHop, Kells legal team is requesting R. Kelly can virtually appear at a restitution hearing instead of traveling due to a leg injury.

“Undersigned counsel writes to respectfully request that Defendant Kelly be permitted to appear via zoom for the September 28th, 2022, restitution hearing,” attorney Ashley Cohen wrote. “Mr. Kelly is currently housed at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Kelly has sustained an injury to his leg that makes traveling challenging and uncomfortable.”

She added, “Furthermore, a significant amount of resources would have to be utilized to have Mr. Kelly flown in from Chicago to the Eastern District of New York for this hearing.”

The court date follows the seizure of $28,000 from R. Kelly’s commissary account to cover a court fee and restitution from victims in his sex trafficking case. He was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering and sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York. In Chicago, he was convicted of three counts of child pornography, each of which has a minimum of 10 years.

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