Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 10, 2016
One of the most sought after sneakers ever also just become possibly the most expensive pair ever. A Hong Kong auction house has sold a pair of the new Back to the Future-inspired Nike Mag shoes for $104,000. In addition to hyping the iconic shoe, the auction served to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), an organization dedicated to supporting Parkinson's disease research. Just set a new WORLD RECORD for the most expensive pair of sneakers ever at auction Worldwide!!! #nikemag @Nike ! Sold them for US$104k!!! — Dragon8 Auctions (@Dragon8Auctions) October 11, 2016 The name of the sneaker-obsessed buyer wasn't released, but the logistics of the auction were handled by Hong Kong-based Dragon 8 firm. Currently, Nike is also working with the MJFF to give away a large number of the unique, self-lacing kicks to those who enter a $10 per entrant lottery. In all, Nike created 89 pairs of the special-edition sneakers. The Hong Kong auction is just one of three, with the other two occurring in London later this month and in New York City at the MJFF benefit gala at the Waldorf Astoria on Nov. 12. Anyone interested in entering the Nike Mag giveaway to support MJFF (and maybe win a pair of shoes from the future) can still enter the drawing, which ends Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Thứ Sáu, 12 tháng 8, 2016
Grindr, the gay hookup app, is officially coming to a T-shirt near you. The brand, the most popular app for gay men for a few years now, is now venturing into a fashion brand. Image: GRINDR Starting now, the app, in collaboration with Print All Over Me, will offer 30 items including sweatshirts, bandanas, track pants and jockstraps. Called The Varsity Collection, all proceeds from the brand (ranging from $25-$130) will support Athlete Ally's Principle 6 campaign. The campaign started in 2014 to fight anti-gay laws prior to Sochi's winter Olympics. Image: GRINDR "As we keep evolving, we are looking for ways to combine things people enjoy with ways to help the community globally," Grindr's creative director, Landis Smithers said in a statement. "The collection feels sexy, cheeky, fun, but in the end, all profits are going to an amazing group that helps athletes with the issues the gay community faces all around the world. It felt like a different way to approach sports, and every partner in the mix has been amazing." Image: GRINDR It's no stretch for the app, one that pushed toward fashion in a big way earlier this year. In January, it was reported that the app was linking forces with fashion PR powerhouse, PR Consulting. A month later, the brand launched a live viewing of J.W. Anderson's fall fashion show. No surprise, as the app's founder and CEO, Joel Simkhai's own brother is Jonathan, a CFDA/Vogue fashion fund winner. Image: Grindr All clothing can now be purchased at Grindrstore.com.
Thứ Tư, 22 tháng 6, 2016
Thứ Hai, 2 tháng 5, 2016
Note: This post will be continually updated throughout the event. How do you get celebs to do the robot? Plan a Met Gala with a theme closely tied to technology. Celebrities marched the red carpet on Monday night at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, in looks that screamed a pretty cliché idea of technology: silver, a.k.a. robots, a.k.a MacBooks. Good enough, right? When all else fails and you can't think of anything better, just default to something that screams futuristic: space grey. The event's theme, Manus X Machina, explores the relationship of fashion and tech, specifically how they can work together for the future. The related costume exhibit opens May 5 at the museum. Many of the silvery looks are beautiful, but so many similar looks begs the question: Can we think bigger? After all, that's what tech is all about. Image: Getty Images Image: FilmMagic Image: Getty Images Image: FilmMagic Image: Getty Images Image: WireImage Image: Getty Images Image: FilmMagic Image: Getty Images Image: FilmMagic Image: FilmMagic Image: Getty Images Image: Getty Images Image: WireImage Image: Getty Images Image: Getty Images #MetGala pic.twitter.com/19lmcpvZbE — Annie Colbert (@anniecolbert) May 2, 2016 Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.Kylie Jenner
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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 4, 2016
LONDON — Wearable tech is this season's hottest trend, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. Topshop, however, is looking to change that. The high street brand just launched an innovation programme in collaboration with tech investment company L Marks to discover and co-develop emerging tech startups and bring fashion-forward wearable tech to the high street. Through Top Pitch, Topshop wants to draw fashionable yet functional wearable tech further into the fashion arena with a "democratic approach to pricing". The programme isn't limited to smart accessories; Topshop is also hoping to move into emerging high-tech apparel. Successful startups will have access to mentors, who will offer support and expertise during a month-long bootcamp of intense coaching. The winning team will be given the chance to secure equity investment, and they could eventually see their product launching in Topshop stores. "The merge of style and function has yet to have been seen in a true consumer-ready sense and our aim is to discover new-to-market, highly desirable product at accessible prices for our fashion-savvy customer,” Sheena Sauvaire — global marketing and communications director at Topshop — said in a statement. Applications for the programme are now open. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
