Rihanna Is Officially A Billionaire

Robyn Fenty, better known as Rihanna, joins elite company as the newest billionaire with an estimated $1.7 billion net worth.

I’m addition to Rihanna’s stellar music career, the launch of her Fenty Beauty line in 2017 is what catapulted the singer/entrepreneur into the billionaire stratosphere. The epic milestone puts the Barbados native as the wealthiest female musician in the world and second wealthiest female entertainer, behind Oprah Winfrey.

Fenty Beauty shares a 50-50 joint venture with French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH which is headed by Bernard Arnault, who has just recently jumped ahead of Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest person in the world. The cosmetics line is available online and at LVMH-owned Sephora stores.

“A lot of women felt there were no lines out there that catered to their skin tone. It was light, medium, medium dark, dark. We all know that’s not reality. She was one of the first brands that came out and said, ‘I want to speak to all of those different people.’”

Shannon Coyne, Bluestock Advisors Cofounder
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Supreme Reveals New Tees For 2021

Supreme has unveiled its Spring 2021 T-shirt collection for the Spring/Summer season. The famous streetwear/ skateboarding brand honors Anna Nicole Smith and Miles Davis for two of the tees, respectively while also including some staple designs that the brand is known for.

The Supreme Spring 2021 collection will release globally via the brand’s website on April 15 in the United States and in Japan on April 17.

Virgil Abloh’s New Off-White™ x Nike Sneaker Rotation

With speculation that an all-new “The 20” dropping, Virgil Abloh increases the intrigue even more by teasing a pixelated image of seven silhouettes with the phrase “ACTUALLY PENDING.” Although there has been no word on the release of these sneakers officially, one could bet the farm that this news is set in stone.

Silhouettes featured in the drop include Abloh’s rendition of the Air Jordan 1 in a “Canary Yellow” colorway, two Futura Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Lows, a Nike Air Force 1 model as well as the Nike Court Flare 2.

Check out the details at Public – – – Domain, and stay tuned in as more concrete evidence surfaces.

MCM Teases Its Upcoming SS21 Campaign

Fashion brand MCM gives us a look at its SS21 lookbook. The collection is filled with bright colors and premium leathers that are consistent with MCM’s aesthetic.

“We wanted to create a collection which celebrates the iconography of our heritage as well as the stories we share from one generation to next, from the pre-digital age to the post-digital era. From graphic patterns & symbols to emoticons & me-mojis, symbols have served as a form of expression and visual language throughout history. For MCM, they highlight our journey from Munich to Berlin, east to west, analogue to digital and past to future. Together, these icons curate a timeless space where anything is possible.”

Dirk Schönberger, Global Creative Officer, MCM

The new MCM collection pays homage to their 45-year heritage of the luxury fashion brand. The Techno Garden drop’s virtual and hyperreal realms shows that the upcoming season will be full of promise.

Purchase the MCM Techno Garden is available in MCM stores and online now.

The North Face And Gucci Join Forces For New Collab

The North Face and Italian luxury brand Gucci have come together for a new drop. The collection features “outerwear and equipment based on original designs from The North Face in the 70’s.”

In honor of the union between the two labels, Gucci has commissioned art installations in the form of murals in NYC, Shanghai and London.

Release Dates Below:

December 23: Raffle opens for early access to the drop.

January 4: Selfridges London.

January 9: Gucci stores in Berlin, Paris, Milan, and London, and online purchasing will open for raffle winners.

January 22: Online at Gucci and The North Face.

Click here to check out the collection and enter the raffle.

Jerry Lorenzo And adidas Ink Long-term Partnership

Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear Of God label and sportswear giant, adidas have made their long-term partnership official. Lorenzo will be in charge of the creative and business strategy for adidas basketball worldwide. This partnership will also give lead way for the third installment in the Fear of God range, Fear Of God Athletics.

“adidas and Fear of God share the same dream for the future of basketball, on and beyond the court, and we look forward to changing the face of the industry through a new model that will unfold before us in the coming years.”

Jerry Lorenzo

The result of the Jerry Lorenzo long-term partnership with adidas has subsequently ended his relationship with Nike. As for Fear of God Athletics, a collection has not yet been revealed but it will most likely be centered around active wear apparel related to basketball and performance.

Richard Mille Finally Shows The RM 65-01 Timepiece

Approximately five years after being announced, the Richard Mille RM 65-01 timepiece has finally been revealed. This particular watch is the brand’s most complex timepiece to be constructed and is built for everyday wear and tear.

The RM 65-01 features a high-frequency balance that allows for stopwatch calculations down to 1/10th of a second. There’s also a split-second hand allowing for intermediate times. Although this is an intricate and complex timepiece, it is very rugged as it is made up of Grade-5 titanium and Carbon TPT and has gone through a rigorous testing phase including shock, drop, decade-aging simulation, waterproof, and magnetic tests.

The RM 65-01 will retail for $305,000 USD.

Ronnie Fieg Links With Dipset For New Kith Collection

World-renowned fashion label KITH combines efforts with Nike and the NBA’s New York Knicks for a collection that will be composed of footwear as well as clothing.

Legendary crew The Diplomats (Dipset) get handpicked by Fieg for the Knick-inspired campaign. Harlem’s own Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Cam’ron take center stage at Madison Square Garden, sporting pieces such as hoodies, sweatpants, tees and crewneck sweaters. All-over Swooshes get plastered on sweatsuits, combined with the Kith box logo at the chest area. The collection will also feature New Era 59fifty hats with Kith, Nike and Knick co-branding as well as a track jacket that’s waterproof.

One of the standout pieces from this union is the upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Low. From the oversized gradient Swoosh on the side, to the New York Knicks color palette, this Nike/ Kith branded sneaker will surely be one of the more sought-after pieces from the drop.

The KITH x Nike x New York Knicks Collection will release on December 18th at all KITH retailers at 11AM EST on the KITH website.

UNDERCOVER And Nike Partner For New Holiday Capsule

UNDERCOVER and Nike deliver a fresh collaboration for the Holiday season. This capsule draws inspiration from the Japanese martial art, Kendo. The collection will feature top and bottom pieces in the form of a two-in-one parka jacket as well as a pair of two-in-one pants.

Removable panels on both pieces are what makes this collection unique. The “NUZ4301” parka will feature an outer layer vest with four cargo pockets and wearers will be able to remove it via zippers at the center and around the shoulders. An oval-shaped translucent opening, dubbed a “watch window” can be seen at the sleeve which allows you to see the time while also protecting your timepiece. The pants will feature a two-in-one design, utilizing the zippers around the knees to transform the legs into shorts. Finalizing the details for both garments is the aspect of waterproof materials with the comfort of a nylon interior.

UNDERCOVER and Nike’s two-piece Holiday capsule can be purchased at the UNDERCOVER’s website with the parka retailing for ¥78,650 JPY ($756 USD) and the pants at ¥31,460 JPY ( $302 USD).