Month: November 2020

Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 “Neutral Grey” Releases in 2021

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As the old saying goes, there’s a first time for everything, and that saying rings true for the OG Air Jordan 1 Hi ‘85 “Neutral Grey” colorway as it will be available for the first time in 2021. The Air Jordan 1 Hi ‘85 silhouette comes with a higher collar than the Air Jordan 1 Retro we’ve been accustomed to as of late and the now popular “Neutral Grey” tone will only add more hype to the sneaker as it is known for gracing the Air Jordan 1 “Dior” model.

Buttery white leathers make up the uppers while grey suede adorns the Swooshes and collars. Grey is also present on the collar flap’s ball-and-wings insignia. Rounding out the details on this subtle silhouette are white mid soles accompanied by grey outsoles.

This sneaker is slated for a first quarter release in 2021 with a price tag of $200 USD.

VF Corporation Buys Supreme

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Apparel and footwear giant, VF Corporation, is all set to acquire legendary and iconic streetwear/skate brand Supreme for a reported $2.1 billion. Vf Corporation already houses popular brands such as Dickies, The North Face, Vans, and Timberland.

As reported by Business of Fashion, this monumental deal is expected to close before the end of VF Corp’s fiscal year. Supreme’s current investors, The Carlyle Group and Goode Partners, will sell their stakes in the brand.

Supreme’s popularity rose even higher once The Carlyle Group jumped on board in 2017. Supreme founder James Jebbia stated that the investment would provide the “operational expertise needed to keep us on the steady path we’ve been on since 1994.” The Carlyle Group’s involvement was a first in terms of a private equity firm investing in a streetwear brand.

The Upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Blue” Hits the Internet + Release Date

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The Air Jordan 1 is one of the most sought after silhouettes and the brand continues to release heat after heat of color ways to keep sneaker heads salivating at the mouth. The upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Blue” pays homage to Michael Jordan’s college days at The University of North Carolina as it features the color palette of the famed Tar heels basketball team.

According to Instagram sneaker page ZSneakerHeadz, the Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Blue” will be dropping first quarter of next year. Featuring a white leather base accented with “University Blue” overlays and outsoles, this particular model shares the same color blocking as the “Chicago Bulls” silhouette. A white midsole is complimented by the contrasting blacks on the laces, Swoosh and tongue areas.

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Blue” will drop on February 20, 2021 for $170 USD.

There Are 403 Bob Ross’ ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Episodes That You Can Watch For Free

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The estate of Bob Ross has just brought back all 403 episodes of his majestic painting and even categorizes them. To top of all the nostalgic feels, viewers will be able to watch full seasons for free.

Bob Ross’ The Joy Of Painting first aired on PBS in 1983 and ended in 1994. Bob Ross taught step by step the process he goes through when painting. The soft-spoken artist displayed a calm demeanor and encouraged novices and professionals alike to paint in a positive way. The majority of Ross’ style involved landscapes full of open ranges, mountains, rivers and of course, trees.

Ross would eventually pass due to lymphoma in 1995, but Bob Ross Inc. continues to push the legendary artist’s legacy forward.

Hulu Cancels CASTLE ROCK After Two Seasons

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It seems as though Hulu fan-favorite show Castle Rock has been canceled after two seasons.

Castle Rock is an anthology series focused on the fictional town in Maine of the same name. This series drew a lot of inspiration from Stephen King stories like Misery and Shawshank Redemption.

In April of this year, Castle Rock producer J.J. Abrams and HBO Max joined forces to develop a new project called Overlook. There is speculation that it would be similar to the Castle Rock aesthetic and The Shining universe will be the inspiration, centering around the Overlook Hotel. Looks like fans will have to jump to HBO Max to get their Stephen King horror fix for now.

Nike Keeps the Pressure on Warren Lotas with Additional Complaints Over the Dunk & Reaper Shoes

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Warren Lotas can’t seem to catch a break with his Dunk inspired sneakers as Nike has filed a continuation in its lawsuit against the designer. Last week Lotas offered to give consumers replacements due to a document submitted on November 2nd stating Nike’s displeasure with his “Reaper” silhouette. Now, Nike is continuing to put pressure on Lotas’ sneakers with the focus being the revamped “Reaper” in which the Swoosh brand sees more issues.

Nike’s current accusation shows that there is a striking similarity between the Lotas’ Reaper soles compared to the Nike Dunk’s soles. Seems as though Lotas changed up a few aspects of his silhouette but couldn’t get away from the soles of the sneaker which is basically identical to Nike’s model.

Other similarities include the heel branding, toe box area, tongue and lacing. In changing of certain aspects of his shoe, Lotas switched the Jason mask Swoosh for a more prominent Reaper logo as well as altering the heel.

November 9th is the deadline for Warren Lotas to formally respond to the latest claim from Nike.

The Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Comfort Hits the Scene in a “Bayou Boys” Colorway

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Jordan Brand‘s Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Comfort “Bayou Boys” has surfaced, offering a new take on the classic silhouette. Jordan Brand’s Zion Williamson and the bayous of New Orleans serve as the inspiration behind the sneakers.

The “Bayou Boys” feature a mixture of materials, textures and tones with grey and black textiles for the quarter panels. The panels are complimented by a cut-out black suede Swoosh with more black suede found at the toebox and collar.

One can’t help but notice the croc-printed leather on the mudguards, collar flap areas, eyestays and heel pieces in a “New Orchid” colorway. The exposed foam seems to have a Virgil Abloh influence as the frequent Nike collaborator has made the style famous on a few of its silhouettes. Rounding out the details is the “Bayou Boys” script on the inside of the tongue and insoles along with Zoom technology.

The Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Comfort “Bayou Boys” can be purchased now at Nike China for ¥1,199 or $180 USD.

Twitter Board Keeps Jack Dorsey as CEO

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The Twitter board committee has elected to keep Jack Dorsey as its CEO after reviewing the social media company’s management. According to Bloomberg, the review’s results show the support for Dorsey in the CEO position as he is also the CEO of Square, Inc. which is a payment company he co-founded.

Dorsey faced criticism for his management style, encouraging employees to work remotely from home even before the pandemic began. Unlike other tech CEO’s, Dorsey has encouraged social justice and actually held culprits responsible for posting fake news and has started to flag those responsible.

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. and private equity consultancy Silver Lake has chosen to stand by Dorsey after their respective reviews. The two companies began to review Twitter’s management practices after becoming investors.

“The committee expressed its confidence in management and recommended that the current structure remain in place. The board will continue to evaluate company and management performance according to a range of factors, including the company’s operating plan and established milestones.”

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Takashi Murakami Designs Room at Children’s National Hospital

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Takashi Murakami has shared his work on a room at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. The artwork is filled with Murakami’s signature style Flowers and other characters which is sure to increase the mood of the young kids as well as service members.

The room was orchestrated by Gagosian and RxArt and displays Murakami’s iconic style sprawled across the doors and walls, including a CT/PET scanner. U.S. News & World Report states that the Children’s National Hospital is considered to be one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the country and treated over 219,000 children from around the world.

Check out Murakami’s work on the Children’s National Hospital room in the gallery above.