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Carmelo Anthony Shows Off New Colorway For Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1s

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Carmelo Anthony just showed off a new colorway for the Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 collab. Moreover, the NBA star gave fans a whole unboxing video and everything, revealing some of the shoe’s packaging details. In fact, a lot of people were gassing up the orange box and turquoise bag and interior color more than the sneaker itself. For those curious, the shoe has a white midsole, paired well with the teal body, and black laces and eyestays. However, some fans likely remember the shoe’s previous iteration, whose original design left fans disappointed.

What’s more is that many picked up on the redesign on social media, such as Instagram posts covering Anthony’s video. “It look like they be on ig doing their research cuz they was gone release them black ones. Til we flamed them sh*ts,” one commenter wrote on Instagram. Furthermore, the original design went for more of a classic all-black design with a Tiffany Blue swoosh. Moreover, this newest edition that the Lakers player showed off is the “Family and Friends” edition. Overall, many believe that this rendition of the Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1s takes a bolder approach than its original.

Carmelo Anthony Flexes New Colorway For Tiffany Air Force 1s

For those interested in copping a pair, unfortunately these won’t go on sale for the public. The original design will go on sale March 7th on the SNKRS app and select Tiffany locations. Also, they’ll cost you $400 USD. Of course, Melo doesn’t have to worry about price points or missing out on exclusive drops. Still, most conversation around him in the headlines these days surrounds his divorce from La La Anthony. While both seem to be in good spirits and moving on with their lives, reflections on the media scandal that surrounded them still resonate. For example, La La recently told Jason Lee about handling coverage of Carmelo’s alleged twins out of wedlock.

“I know I’ve said ‘thank you’ before but I want to thank you again,” she told Lee about when he fixed mistakes or misleading angles in his coverage. “Anyone in this room will say I’ve told that story to everyone that works with me. What stood out about you to me is that that was a very traumatic experience in my life, a very traumatic experience to my son. Hearing things, whether true or not true. And to be able to have made that call, and you respected what I said and understood that. I’m a mom to a teenager that has to see those things. I always appreciated and respected that.” Regardless of these developments, let us know what you think of the new Tiffany Air Force 1 colorway down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest hot sneakers and news on Carmelo Anthony.

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Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low Officially Revealed

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Tiffany & Co. is one of the most iconic companies in the world. They are known for their jewelry, and they have certainly delved into various other industries. Overall, sneakerheads are quite fond of Tiffany thanks to their collaborations with Nike. One could just look at the Tiffany Dunk to see what we are talking about. This shoe took the iconic Tiffany blue and added it to an already iconic silhouette. Although some would rather Nike leave Tiffany alone as a way to keep their past collaborations exclusive, it seems like the two are working together again.

Over the past month or so, we have been reporting on the Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low. This is a collaboration that seemingly came out of nowhere. However, there is no doubt that fans have been very excited about these. After all, the Nike Air Force 1 Low is one of the most iconic shoes of all time. When you add the Tiffany aesthetic to it, you are jonesing to get something truly iconic. Luckily for all of the fans out there, the official images have now hit the internet.

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In the images above and below, you can see just how nice this shoe truly is. Although, instead of going all out with the Tiffany blue aesthetics, it seems like Nike has opted to go with something a bit more muted. Firstly, the shoe opens up with black suede all throughout the upper. Secondly, there is Tiffany blue on the Nike swoosh as well as the insole. From there, the laces are made of rope which certainly creates a great look. Lastly, “Tiffany” is written on the tongue to add some Tiffany & Co. branding.

For those of you who want to grab these, you will have to shell out a total of $400 USD. Moreover, you will have to wait until Tuesday, March 7th to grab them. Overall, these are going to sell out fast, so be prepared on release day. Additionally, let us know how you feel about these, down in the comments section below.

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Tiffany & Co x Nike, ‘A Legendary Pair’

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On Sunday, Tiffany & Co. and Nike officially announced their collaboration on the  Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837s. The shoe is being produced in honor of the 40th anniversary of Nike’s Air Force 1 and was teased over the weekend in a New York Times print ad of a Nike shoe box in Tiffany’s signature robin egg blue. The ad read  “A Legendary Pair.” Shortly after this announcement, the sneaker collab made its way to social media platforms where that “legendary” sentiment is quite hard to find. 

By Tuesday, sneakerheads and social media users largely dismissed the $400 Nike Air Force 1 Low Tiffany & Co. 1837 shoes– proclaiming them as a huge missed opportunity. The shoe is essentially an all black Air Force 1, already deemed a persona non grata of the shoe world, with a Tiffany blue swoosh and silver plated back. 

Commentary now began to flood comment sections across Twitter and Instagram. Users intervened stating: “They’re not bad if you don’t look at them,” “Is this a joke,” “Just Don’t Do It,” “You are a luxury brand, this looks so cheap” and “The design team was high for this one.” On other pages of youth culture such as Highsnobiety, Hypebeast and on popular archive account @liljupiter, people were even less inhibited. 

American rapper Reese LaFlare deemed the entire collaboration “T R A S H,” going on to state that “Nick Diamonds did it better,” in reference to the Diamond & Co. founder who in 2005 collaborated with Nike Skateboarding on what was later dubbed the “Tiffany Dunk.” That sneaker currently fetches over $3,000 on sneaker reseller StockX and remains highly acclaimed. 

Just a short time after the initial announcement of the shoe, the internet made up its mind. The collaboration, cool in theory, lacks substance and the cultural integrity to pull off what now seems like an uneducated marketing ploy. 

Christopher Morency, chief brand officer of Vanguards and the former editorial director of Highsnobiety summed it up best. “Cultural credibility cannot be bought. And it certainly can’t be reduced to a tired marketing template. Tiffany and Nike’s partnership failed on multiple levels. The bottom line: cultural credibility needs to be earned with respect for sneakerheads and their culture, not on their backs.”

Ultimately, the shoe highlights a lack of synergy and fluency with youth culture. Marketing efforts, while clever, lacked knowledge of sneaker culture and were limited by a great lack of imagination. Other creatives on the internet have reinvented their own version of the shoe, many of which are being celebrated by others. So while the Nike x Tiffany & Co collab is generating buzz that will likely lead to purchases, the general consensus on the shoe reflects a much less triumphant affair.

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Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low Release Date Revealed

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Tiffany & Co. is one of the biggest brands in the world. Over the years, they have teamed up with the likes of Nike for some pretty massive sneakers. Overall, fans have enjoyed these collaborations quite a bit. This is especially true of the legendary Tiffany Dunk.

Now, however, Tiffany is trying to find a way to one-up themselves. After all, they have delivered so many great shoes over the years, that it makes sense they would be looking to drop something new. As it turns out, they are doing just that with the Nike Air Force 1 Low.

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Tiffany Co. x Nike AF 1 Low

Recently, Tiffany Co. decided to drop the official images of their brand-new collaboration. These kicks clearly have that Tiffany flair to them, and it will be interesting to see how sneakerheads respond. After all, Nike and Tiffany already have a storied past.

Firstly, you can see how this shoe begins with a black suede upper. There is even black on the laces which contain a mixture of rope and leather. Furthermore, the sneaker has a Tiffany blue Nike swoosh, which brings the entire look together. Overall, you cannot go wrong with something like this.

Nike Air Force 1 Low – Image via Tiffany & Co.

In addition to the shoes, Tiffany will be dropping a silver referee whistle, a toothbrush, a shoe horn, and even dubraes. Needless to say, both brands are truly going all out with this latest collaboration, and why not? Tiffany is a brand known for luxury and their collab with Nike should ultimately reflect that.

Release Details

According to Sole Collector, these kicks will officially drop on March 7th through the SNKRS app as well as various Tiffany locations. Moreover, these shoes are going to cost $400 USD. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sneaker world.

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Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low Collab Surfaces Online

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One of the most iconic shoes ever made is the Nike Air Force 1 Low. Overall, this is a shoe that is a staple in any sneaker collection. If you are someone who loves shoes, you probably have at least one Air Force 1 model in your collection. Needless to say, this shoe has reached icon status.

Consequently, numerous other brands have tried to get Air Force 1 collaborations. After all, it is a great way to bring extra attention to your company. As it turns out, Tiffany & Co. is shaping up to be the next company with its very own Nike AF 1.

Nike Air Force 1 Low x Tiffany

In the images down below, you can find a sneak peek of this new Nike Air Force 1 Low collaboration. So far, no official images have been released. However, some people are starting to get their hands on this shoe. As you can tell, this shoe has that typical Tiffany flair.

Initially, the shoe begins with a gorgeous black suede upper to it. Additionally, the Nike swoosh has that typical Tiffany blue quality to it. From there, Tiffany is written on the tongue. Moreover, we get some black rope laces with a few leather elements added in for good measure.

Overall, this is definitely going to be a huge release for both Nike and Tiffany. However, these will be hard to cop as the price tag has reportedly been set at $400 USD. That is a lot to spend on some shoes, especially since these are a fairly basic color scheme. Only time will tell whether or not sneakerheads agree.

Release Rumors

At the time of writing this, it is believed that the shoe will be dropping sometime in the Spring. However, an official release date has not yet been revealed. Let us know what you think of these, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

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Beyonce And Jay-Z’s Basquiat Tiffany Ad Gets Criticized By The Painter’s Collaborators And Friends

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According to a new report at The Daily Beast, the new Tiffany & Co. ad campaign featuring Beyonce and Jay-Z posing alongside a rarely-seen canvas by Jean-Michel Basquiat has drawn the ire of the artist’s closest friends and collaborators, some of whom say they were “horrified” to see the ad. They maintain that Basquiat himself would not have approved of such commercial use of his work, calling it a “prop” to give the ad empty cultural clout.

Alexis Adler, who is described as a girlfriend of the late painter who lived with him during his early career, told The Beast, “I’d seen the ad a couple days ago and I was horrified… the commercialization and commodification of Jean and his art at this point—it’s really not what Jean was about.” Alder pointed out that while Basquiat certainly wanted to be commercially successful, he also wanted his art to be accessible. “Unfortunately, the museums came to Jean’s art late, so most of his art is in private hands and people don’t get to see that art except for the shows,” she notes. “Why show it as a prop to an ad? Loan it out to a museum. In a time where there were very few Black artists represented in Western museums, that was his goal: to get to a museum.”

Al Diaz, Basquiat’s partner in the duo SAMO, also criticized the ad for misappropriating Basquiat’s image and reputation as a “luxury” association. “People think that his association with luxury was because he was impressed with that shit, but he couldn’t care less,” he explains. “It’s not just about wearing an Armani suit. If he wore it, it’s because he could buy it and fuck it up, it wasn’t because the stitches were fabulous or well-made… People won’t see the depth. At this point, the only people that could afford a Basquiat are the people he was targeting. Like, you’re the oppressor. They buy it out so that it becomes meaningless.”

And an unnamed curator of Basquiat’s work takes issue with the company’s insistence that the distinctive blue tone used on Equals Pi would ever be a simple tribute to the remarkably similar “Tiffany blue” signature. “Let’s say he did reference that color on purpose — which seems out of character for him to do something that simple — I think it really flattens his artistic approach,” they said. “He was a really deep thinker. His work wasn’t like, this symbolizes this. Everything references something but then it tells a story of that thing. But let’s say he did though… to use it in an ad, it wouldn’t have been the context. It wouldn’t be used to sell Tiffany’s but to say something critical, maybe about blood diamond extraction or something. I just think it’s a reach.”

The full article can be read here.

Beyonce And Jay-Z Display A Never-Before-Seen Basquiat Painting In Their New Tiffany & Co. Ad

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Over the years, Beyonce and Jay-Z have come to represent a standard of luxury for a generation of music fans. Likewise, the long-established jeweler Tiffany & Co. has also represented class and elegance at a high level, so it only makes sense for the brand to tap into The Carters’ cachet as it markets its product to that younger generation. The only thing that would improve such an idea would be some kind of expensive, ridiculous rare art piece — what’s that, you say? A never-before-seen painting of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s? Yeah, that’ll do the trick.

Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany’s executive VP of products and communications, told WWD that the painting, the 1982 “Equals Pi,” is “a way to modernize Tiffany blue.” He elaborated that while the inspiration of the painting isn’t quite ironclad, the choice of the iconic shade was likely intentional. “We don’t have any literature that says he made the painting for Tiffany,” he said.

“But we know a little bit about Basquiat. We know his family. We did an exhibition of his work at the Louis Vuitton Foundation a few years back. We know he loved New York, and that he loved luxury and he loved jewelry. My guess is that the [blue painting] is not by chance. The color is so specific that it has to be some kind of homage. As you can see, there is zero Tiffany blue in the campaign other than the painting. It’s a way to modernize Tiffany blue.”

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The campaign marks the first time the company’s signature Tiffany Diamond (worn by Beyonce) appears in such marketing materials, making Beyonce only the fourth woman to wear it after Mary Whitehouse, Audrey Hepburn, and Lady Gaga. A short film accompanying the ad sees Beyonce singing the theme song from the 1961 film Breakfast At Tiffany’s to Jay as he films her with a Super 8 camera.

For more about the campaign, you can read WWD’s feature here.