NIGO x Virgil Abloh Unveil Louis Vuitton LV² Collaboration

Named “LV²” by NIGO himself, this collection is a homage to the duality of the creative approach by the aforementioned and Virgil Abloh. As for NIGO, his influence and design schemes can be seen throughout the collection especially on the pants that capture every little detail, down to the vintage-style patchwork and stitching.

The LV² captures Louis Vuitton’s iconic leather pattern work from the traditional ‘LV’ monogram to the equally aesthetically pleasing signature Damier pattern. The two patterns can be seen merged together on a few garments as well as on a layered drip motif on the bags.

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In an interview with Vogue, Abloh had this to say:

I didn’t say it to be polarizing. … If you speak to anyone that’s been in streetwear for the last 15 years, it’s always had this sort of nine lives, dying and coming back, and dying and coming back. There’s so many first generation streetwear brands, stores, and retailers. The market wasn’t as vibrant as it is now, so they went out of business and people don’t remember those. … Partially what I meant [by] “it will die” is that new things like tailoring from guys like Nigo and me will be born from the regeneration of it.

Check out the collection below

8,500 Pairs For The Dior x Air Jordan 1 High?

The chances of copping the Dior x Jordan 1 High sneaker are getting slimmer and slimmer it seems. According to a leak, the much anticipated collab of Dior and Nike’s Air Jordan 1 High silhouette will be subject to a lottery style system and also there will be just 8,500 pairs of the sneaker available. No word yet on the scarcity of the low version of the sneaker but it seems like expecting the same outcome is inevitable.

As far as the lottery system goes, according to Sneaker News, the lottery to purchase the High will run from March 23 to 24, with winners receiving an email on March 26. There will also be 9 locations with a staggered release worldwide showing where the lottery winners can can pick up their pairs.

An important note is that the lottery for the Low will be towards the end of May and beginning of June.

Check back for more info as the details arise.

LeBron James’ Thoughts On Coronavirus NBA Fan Ban

With the Coronavirus running amuck, causing several events to cancel, it seems as though the NBA is contemplating being the next institution to close its doors to fans.

It is being reported that the National Basketball Association is considering looking to ban fans from attending live games due to growing Coronavirus concerns and it’s impact on social events.

Countries like Asia and Europe have already started prohibiting fans from attending live events and now the United States seems to be pressured into following suit with the most notable cancelation of SXSW. When asked what his opinion was regarding the possibility of playing without fans in attendance, LeBron James stated:

We play games without the fans? Nah, that’s impossible. I ain’t playing, if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd, that’s who I play for.

Ben Affleck Reveals Why He Left Batman Role

In an interview with GQ, actor Ben Affleck revealed that the reason he left his role as Batman in the DCEU was due to his loss of passion for the character.

Affleck states that he didn’t realize how big the role was when he initially accepted it stating, “I don’t think I even realized how iconic the character was until I took the job and that was a big story.” The Town actor also says, “It happened at a time when the Internet was expanding into the movie business in a different kind of a way and the fan sites and the relationship with the fans and the studios and the comic book creators was changing and evolving.”

Continuing: “I had my fill of that. They said, ‘Would you want to direct and star in a solo Batman movie?’ I found that I had lost my enthusiasm or passion for it. This should really be made by somebody for whom it’s their wildest dream come true and, for me, it had become something different and it was clear to me that it was time to move on. But I do have some really fond memories, particularly of Batman v Superman, and how exciting that was. And how energizing it was and how much fun we had.”

KITH x Notorious B.I.G. Capsule Collection

Ronnie Fieg has announced via Instagram of an upcoming collaboration in the works with his KITH brand and the estate of iconic Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G. The capsule will be composed of tees, hoodies and crewnecks featuring KITH branding and photos and quotes from Biggie himself.

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In this collection you will see apparel with Big’s famous baby picture from his ‘94 album cover Ready to Die sitting on top of KITH’s box logo, a photo from the 1997 album Life After Death cover shoot and the iconic photo of Biggie with his hand outstretched from his ‘99 Born Again album. Rounding out the collection is a KITH box logo tee that has Biggie’s signature over it.

KITH’s The Notorious B.I.G. collection will release on March 9, which will be the 23rd anniversary of Biggie’s passing. Shop online at the KITH webstore.

SXSW Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

Austin, Texas, Mayor Steve Adler announced Friday that South By Southwest (SXSW) would be canceled over fear of the coronavirus outbreak.

I’ve gone ahead and declared a local disaster in the city, and associated with that have issued an order that effectively cancels South by Southwest this year

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The conference was slated to happen from March 13 to the 22. Over 73,000 people attended SXSW last year and the cancellation will result in a estimated $356 million impact.

The Air Jordan 5 “Top 3” | Release Details

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand has left some big shoes to fill for the Air Jordan 5 silhouette as far as 2020 is concerned with the release of his version during NBA All-Star break.

We now have some additional images of the upcoming “Top 3” colorway. This silhouette combines past versions of the Air Jordan 5 sneaker like the “Fire Red,” “Metallic,” and “Grape.” Features of the “Top 3” include hits of aqua blue and purple hues on the tongue, the mostly black “Metallic” upper and midsole molds featuring “Fire Red” “23” stitching and red on the soles.

Catch all the details and more in the images above. Release date is scheduled for May 16th with a price point of $200 USD.

Nike Air Force 1 Featuring ZIP -On Swooshes

It has been a little hit and miss with Nike’s experimentation of their most classic silhouette, the Air Force 1. Some people feel that the sneaker is one of those silhouettes that should be left alone while some feel that change is good. We’ve also seen co-branding partnerships between the legendary sportswear company and streetwear brands and other celebrities for the sneaker as well.

For this reiteration of the ‘Uptowns,’ the Beaverton company has created interchangeable swooshes by way of side zipper closures. Other features of the shoe include tumbled leather on a faded black upper in which the wearer can have the option of white and crimson Nike add-one.

Check out more images above and expect these to drop soon on Nike.com and at select retailers.

New MISHKA Rugs Available For Pre-order

MISHKA is offering you a sweet deal on their new rug collection that’s slated to drop soon. The New York City streetwear brand will be releasing three rugs in which you can pre-order and receive a huge discount for your troubles.

This rug collection will feature the classic ‘keep watch’ eyeball, the Pizza Watch and their brand new Chill Reaper rug. The pre-order is for a limited time so prices will go back up to normal retail once the rugs officially release.

Check out all three below. Pre-order now at MISHKANYC.

Ozark Season 3 Official Trailer

Netflix has just released an official first look at season 3 of their popular show, Ozark. Season 2 ended with yet another enemy in the making for the Byrd’s in the Kansas City Mob. Can Marty and Wendy keep their family safe while keeping their money laundering businesses operating smoothly? Find out on March 27 when season 3 debuts only on Netflix.

Check out the intense trailer below.