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Architectural Digest Goes Inside Drake’s “House”

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Aptly named ‘The Embassy,’ this mega mansion occupied by Toronto artist Drake is a 50,000 square ft, fully customized art piece.

With such amenities like an indoor basketball court sitting below a 21-square-foot pyramidal skylight, Drake’s domain puts a different spin on over-the -top. Canadian architectural and interior designer Ferris Rafauli is responsible for the design aspect as he worked closely with Drizzy to enforce his vision.

As one would expect, there is nothing thrifty about anything in Drake Manor as this home screams craftsmanship featuring limestone and other high-end materials such as bronze and exotic woods.

Because I was building it in my hometown, I wanted the structure to stand firm for 100 years. I wanted it to have a monumental scale and feel. It will be one of the things I leave behind, so it had to be timeless and strong.

Drake, Architectural Digest

Drake notes that his favorite room in the house is the astonishing 3,200-square-foot master-bedroom suite, accompanied by an additional 1,100 square feet of covered terraces.

The bedroom is where I come to decompress from the world at the end of the night and where I open my eyes to seize the day. The bed lets you float, the shower lets you escape and gather your thoughts, and the closet makes you want to talk to yourself while you’re getting dressed.

Drake, Architectural Digest

The May issue of Architectural Digest is out now and check out the gallery above for in-depth images.

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Louis Vuitton’s French Workshops To Create Face Masks

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LVMH recently announced that it will supply French authorities with 40 million masks. They were able to do that by securing the order from a manufacturer in China. Due to the recent acquisition of masks, Louis Vuitton is now in the process of making hundreds of thousands of non-surgical face masks. Louis Vuitton will repurpose it’s workshops in France, specifically in Marsaz, Saint-Donat, Saint-Pourçain, Ducey and Sainte-Florence. 300 artisans have been activated to increase production of alternative masks to aid in the relief of the COVID-19 pandemic and assist and protect healthcare workers and professionals.

As an important French House, Louis Vuitton wishes to commit at its level to producing many thousands of masks that will be distributed within the region, at no charge, to protect those who are most exposed. This production is the fruit of a wonderful collaboration with the regional sector of the textile industry.

Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton CEO

Take A Look At The Off-White™ x Air Jordan 1 “Canary Yellow”

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It seems that the Off-White™ x Air Jordan 1 ‘Canary Yellow’ will come to fruition after all as new images have surfaced.

Virgil Abloh‘s take on the this iconic silhouette is slated to release this year which will garner just as much hype as it’s ‘Chicago’ predecessor. The ‘Canary Yellow’ version features a two-tone deconstructed upper comprised of exposed mesh, leather and suede. Virgil’s signature stitching on the Swooshes remains a mainstay on this version as well with Off-White™ branding on the medial side, laces and midsole. A matching yellow rubber outsole that matches the yellow upper rounds out the details of this sneaker.

Take a closer look at the Off-White™ x Air Jordan 1 “Canary Yellow” above and check back for more info.

Air Jordan 1 Mid SE ‘Lightbulb’

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The Air Jordan 1 Mid SE ‘Lightbulb’ colorway was revealed back in January with many wondering when they would officially drop. We now have the latest look at these Air Jordan 1 Mids for women.

The women’s Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘Lightbulb’ will come in an assortment of colors seen throughout the uppers. The palette for these vibrant 1’s include white, neon green, pink, purple, blue, orange, yellow, and black. Along with the assortment of colors on this silhouette, there seems to be an equal number of materials used also such as leather, nubuck, suede, hairy suede, patent leather, and mesh. This silhouette also appears to have a more deconstructed look as opposed to the normal construction of Air Jordan 1’s. Rounding out the details are the Jumpman branding on the tongues and the collar featuring the iconic Wings branding.

Retailing for $190, these Air Jordan 1 Mid WMNS SE Lightbulb are scheduled to release on April 9th at select Nike retailers.

Sony Reveals New PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller

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After Microsoft revealed its next-gen gaming system in the Xbox Series X, many people have been impatiently waiting for Sony to unveil what they’ve been working on. The wait is over as we at least have images of the Sony PlayStation 5 controller. Introduced as the DualSense controller, this device goes in a different direction than the normal DualShock controllers and capitalizes on the trail that the DualShock 4 for PS4 has blazed.

The haptic feedback function of this wireless controller will utilize the sense of touch when playing video games. This means that the controller will react to certain situations during gameplay. The L2 and R2 will come equipped with adaptive triggers for better tension when playing shooters where you have to draw your weapon. To make the DualSense feel smaller, the hand triggers and grip have been slightly updated as well. One major advantage of this updated controller is the fact that the battery life will improve despite all the new features.

The “Share” button has been replaced by the “Create” button and a built-in microphone has also been added. Sony plans to share more information on these new additions as more hardware news is announced.

As far as cosmetics goes, PlayStation has opted for a two-toned white and black color scheme which is far different than past design of just one solid color. This final design is the result of several concepts and hundreds of mockups over the last few years.

Take a look at the images above and check back with us for more info.

Fear of God x Ermenegildo Zegna Collection

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Fear of God’s collaboration with Ermenegildo Zegna has emerged courtesy of images by Tommy Ton. This collection is scheduled to release in September 2020, meshing together two respected fields of fashion in FOG’s boundary-pushing American aesthetics and Zegna’s flair for detail and masterful Italian tailoring. This collection is the result of the duo and how streetwear and sartorial articles of clothing can coexist for the greater good of high fashion.

Jerry Lorenzo’s (Fear of God) style can be seen throughout the collection from his subtle color palette of blacks, greys, taupes and tans. Such hues bring out the fabrics on items like the “one-size-fits-all” coat and several knitted garments.

Check out the Fear of God x Ermenegildo Zegna collection from Tommy Ton’s photos above. The collaborative effort will release in September 2020 at Zegna boutiques and Fear of God retailers worldwide.

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Russo Brothers Present ‘Extraction’ Starring Chris Hemsworth For Netflix

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The Russo brothers, who are famously known for directing Avengers: Endgame and other titles for Marvel, bring you their latest offering with Extraction. This crime- thriller was written by Joe Russo and produced by Joe and brother Anthony Russo, and is directed Sam Hargrave.

Synopsis:

Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary who embarks on the deadliest mission of his career when he’s enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an international crime lord. Directed by Sam Hargrave, this action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller is produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, the visionary directors of Avengers: Endgame.

Check out the first Extraction trailer above and look for this film on Netflix on April 24.

Nike’s Tie-Dye Capsule Collection

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Nike is bringing their tie-dye look back for Spring/Summer 2020. Subtle blues and yellows capture the overall tone of this drop as opposed to the vibrant colorful trend of their past tie-dyed inspired drop.

In this collection you will find hoodies and tees that are printed with all over tie-dye patterns. Hoodies get infused with French terry while the tees are made of jersey cotton making for a soft and comfy feel. Rounding out the details is the “Just Do It” slogan embroidered in script.

Purchase the tie-dye capsule from atmos at a price of ¥4,500 JPY (approximately $40 USD) to ¥9,000 JPY (approx. $80 USD).

Safari Hackers Can Take Over Apple Webcams And Microphones

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In alarming news, hackers were able to take over users’ webcams and microphones on Apple Macs, MacBooks, iPads and iPhones. Ryan Pickren, a security researcher, found the bugs and stated that they were grouped together and sent in the form of a link which tricks the Safari browser into giving up control of the webcam and mic.

Wired has states that hackers can secretly launch the user’s webcam and microphone and in turn, record video, audio, and even create photos. Apple has thus rewarded the researcher a $75,000 USD bug bounty and also patched the bugs through its January and March updates. An important note is if users have not updated their Apple products (in January or March), then they may still be left vulnerable for any further attacks.

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Nintendo has now given you a chance to customize your Switch with its customization program.

Featuring 10 color options for the Joy-Con and Joy-Con straps, this new service allows you to put together your own starter kit using hues of orange, purple, navy, lime, pink and more. Customers can also get their own unique versions of microSD cards, games, carrying cases and more.

As for right now, this program is only available in Japan. Check out the Nintendo Switch customization program now on Nintendo Japan.