With just over two weeks left until 2020 draws to a blissful close, the world’s best footwear brands are putting a bow on their yearly release slates. These next seven days will see several appealing drops ranging from holiday-themed Nike kicks to adidas collaborations and much more, but before we dive into everything coming up […]
The last time we had a proper catch up with Joan Cornellà was a lifetime ago in 2019 at his New York exhibition where he “hope[d] the American audience doesn’t get offended.” Often is the case with the dark humored satire that is Cornellà’s art. Today, the artist opens “Contemporary Showcase: My Life Is Pointless,” […]
Sole Mates is a weekly HYPEBEAST series that asks one simple question of its participants: “why do you love shoes?” Searching for a deeper meaning beyond hype, Sole Mates uncovers each subject’s sneaker origin story, letting them wax poetic on why a particular shoe means so much to them.Steven Harrington knows a thing or two […]
On December 7, Apple quietly dropped a never-before-seen set of headphones and titled it befittingly the “AirPods Max.” While the “AirPods” part may not make much sense in comparison to the previous releases, the “Max” is perfect, as it fits seamlessly in line with Apple’s audio technology as well as the premium price tag. Is […]
This year has proven that the future is virtual. From fashion weeks to art exhibitions, everything has taken a digital approach in response to the current times. However, the Gorillaz has been virtual since day one, producing experimental sounds for a world only it knows. But thanks to a number of unpredictable events, and the […]
HB100 is our annual list of the most accomplished individuals of the year. 2020’s roster was a challenging one to compile with some new names replacing familiar mainstays. As always, the foremost consideration is the relation to the field of fashion, and following, we stayed true to the disciplines of footwear, art, music and entertainment, […]
As we power through another week, HYPEBEAST has rounded up a carefully curated list of Music Projects You Missed This Week.This selection includes collaborations from Kamaiyah and Jackboy, Black Soprano Family’s Heem and Benny The Butcher, Mr Eazi and J Balvin, GoldLink and Lukeyworld and Frsh Waters and Ohana Bam. A new single from Rema and a […]
With the holiday season’s festivities slowly but surely building towards a crescendo, footwear brands have prepared some of their biggest drops of the year. This week we’ve got collaborations aplenty from parties wide-ranging as J Balvin, Prada and Stüssy, the annual holiday Air Jordan 11 release and much more. For the sake of being succinct, […]
Kim Jones doesn’t really do nostalgia. Nevertheless, he’s been reminiscing about the life he had before this one. “This time last year, we were in Miami, doing the Shawn collection,” he reflects. “All my friends were there, in the sun, having a great time.” Needless to say, things are rather different this time around. So, […]
Sole Mates is a weekly HYPEBEAST series that asks one simple question of its participants: “why do you love shoes?” Searching for a deeper meaning beyond hype, Sole Mates uncovers each subject’s sneaker origin story, letting them wax poetic on why a particular shoe means so much to them. The New York City and Washington-based lifestyle […]
Sneaker aficionados around the world — or at least in the US — may still be in a turkey-and-leftovers induced post-holiday malaise, but as the calendar turns from November to December the world’s biggest footwear brands are picking up right where they left off. There’s a wide swath of drops both exclusive and accessible going […]
2020 was a struggle for all, with social distancing and quarantines dictating how we spend our time at work or with loved ones. For KAWS it was no exception, as the artist found the difficulties of the year as well. “It’s been a pretty terrible year… it’s just pretty bad across the board,” he said […]
2020 was a struggle for all, with social distancing and quarantines dictating how we spend our time at work or with loved ones. For KAWS it was no exception, as the artist found the difficulties of the year as well. “It’s been a pretty terrible year… it’s just pretty bad across the board,” he said […]
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design and HYPEBEAST have teamed up to launch a functional HYPB/FRGMT collection of office essentials, home and outdoor accessories, and everyday apparel. The limited capsule will arrive in two parts, with the first drop launching today, and the second come December 11.Spotlighting the design motif “STATIONERIES” and a new “HYPB” abbreviation, the […]
It’s easy to get lost in a never-ending scroll looking for the best pieces to grab during a Cyber Monday sale. As emails and Instagram adverts inundate us with “this is your last chance to buy me now” adverts, coupled with the fact that Black Friday and Cyber Monday is beginning to change as we […]
When RIMOWA announced its entry into the watch accessories market, many collectors were flabbergasted at the $2,050 USD price tag of its aluminum watch case. As its first wristwatch accessory, the luggage brand started off strong, directly translating its coveted, well-constructed suitcases into watch storage form. But what do you get for two grand? In […]
Sole Mates is a weekly HYPEBEAST series that asks one simple question of its participants: “why do you love shoes?” Searching for a deeper meaning beyond hype, Sole Mates uncovers each subject’s sneaker origin story, letting them wax poetic on why a particular shoe means so much to them.Entities such as Slam Jam are few […]
Robyn Lynch’s Irish roots shine through all of her work: the London-based designer, and Fashion East alumnus, has referenced her home country since her earliest collections. Lynch’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection was split into three distinct colors, with models wearing full looks in green, white and orange in homage to the Irish flag. Other collections, including […]
Ageless Galaxy (abbreviated as AGLXY), the streetwear/lifestyle label from Jakarta, Indonesia, has recently opened its first flagship store. First contact back in 2013, AGLXY has come a long way, starting out as a creative agency and an Instagram webstore, to now having a portfolio of twelve collections (which they call Pods) and its first brick […]
Black Friday may have lost its physical presence this year due to COVID-19, but leading retailers like MATCHESFASHION, HBX and Luisaviaroma are making sure that you can still pick up your sought-after pieces at a steal.Our curated selection highlights everything from outwear to accessories, including 424’s Wu-Tang Fleece-Lined Jacket, Bottega Veneta’s Technical Piquet Polo and […]
