THE POWER OF PYER MOSS

THE POWER OF PYER MOSS

Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond launches his latest collection with Reebok 

A fashion show is never just about the clothes, and few shows this season have been quite as thoughtful and impactful as the Pyer Moss show which took place in the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn, New York on September 8th. The show included the debut of Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection 3, the next chapter from Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond’s series “American, Also” which continues to explore the human condition while bringing a voice and light to untold stories.  

Even before getting to the clothes, Jean-Raymond designed the location of the show to be a statement in and of itself, steeped in history and culture. Jean-Raymond told Nylon Magazine, “I grew up here. This is my zone school area. I worked across the street for three years at a sneaker store. I think the success [of the concept] is bringing people closer to me rather than trying to assimilate into whatever else people are doing."

While most fashion shows have a musical soundtrack, Jean-Raymond also took this one step further. The show opened with a monologue that took the audience from plantation fields of North Carolina to the Carnegie Hall concert stage, where Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll music,  rose to fame.  The message that came across was clear: the oppression and mistreatment that black people have endured for centuries will never be forgotten, and that in the face of the history and the present, people have “…a freedom on the inside that the world didn’t give them and the world could not take away.”

The concept of Sankofa is integral to Reebok by Pyer Moss Collections 3. Sankofa is a Twi word from the Akan tribe in Ghana that translates to "Go back and get it" and is represented by a bird fetching an egg from its back. This idea is artfully integrated into several key pieces in the collections. Sankofa symbolizes going back to the history of your past to take what is rightfully yours and reclaiming your narrative. 

As the opening monologue ended, the curtain went up on the choir, named “The Tabernacle Drip Choir Drenched in the Blood.”  The choir served as the inspirational music accompaniment for the entire show as the models walked the runway. It was an evocative choice that transported the audience and, in the end, brought the crowd to their feet during their final song of the night.

By the next day the reviews were in, and the response was overwhelming. As with his previous shows, Jean-Raymond gave people a new perspective on art and fashion and what it can all mean, wrapped up in a story they’ll never forget. It’s about being conscious about culture and designing with a purpose. 

Reebok Global Design Manager, Priscilla Shum, who has been working with Jean-Raymond on the Reebok side of the collection since its foundation, says the collaboration has been very meaningful to her.

“Working with Kerby and the Pyer Moss team has been incredibly rewarding,” says Shum. “With Kerby I get to witness a creative genius in his element. Being able to extract that vision and put that expression into something he sees in his head is something I can’t really put into words. It’s such a fulfilling, motivating feeling.”

Reeboks relationship and design process with Jean-Raymond and Pyer Moss has evolved and grown quickly.

“This collection differed in the sense that both his mainline, Pyer Moss and the Reebok by Pyer Moss collection fluidly told a story and fed off each other,” says Shum. “In previous seasons, we were establishing a relationship, understanding each of our needs. In this collection that relationship harmony really came through.”

The Sept 8th fashion show also debuted the new Reebok by Pyer Moss Experiment 4 “ Fury Trail” sneaker, the latest style to join the Reebok by Pyer Moss footwear collection. The shoe was designed as a sacred object split into three layers, each one representing all those who climb to success through the creation of something sacred in the face of adversity. The first offering of the Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection 3 is available now, with the second offering becoming available in December.

In a recent interview with Footwear News, Jean-Raymond said it was a dangerous move for Reebok to start working with him.

“Reebok did a dangerous thing by signing me. I was not an ideal candidate. I wasn’t doing wild sales numbers, I wasn’t trending, I didn’t have any celebrity backing, I was speaking politics in my art and somebody there saw the potential in that and how I can [mobilize] a community, and they took a chance. All you companies that have profitability with no souls can reach back down and reinvest that money into communities, and you’d be shocked with how fast your growth would accelerate. Reebok did it and you should do it.”

Jean-Raymond was recently named Artistic Creative Director for Reebok Studies_, a new division that will focus on exploring human nature and show the importance of people’s lives and stories. As he explained to Footwear News, his vision for this new branch with the brand is to expand talent and build a pathway for other artists.

“My vision is to not only work with existing Reebok talent and partners; it’s also to champion new ones,” Jean-Raymond said. “Having my own division at Reebok allows me a way to provide a pathway for bringing in designers, artists and personalities that we feel can marry well with the Reebok brand. As the first designer to ever work with Reebok in this capacity, I feel honored to be a part of such an important moment in the brand’s history.”

Shum says Jean-Raymond’s storytelling through his designs is unparalleled and that partnering with someone with such vision is a game changer.

“Working with Kerby is unique in the sense that no one can tell a story like he does,” she says. “His ultimate vision far surpasses what any of us would think of. The partnership puts Reebok in a whole different light and spectrum. So many different eyes and voices that wouldn’t normally be exposed to what we do now have eyes on us. It’s pretty incredible.”

As for what’s next for Jean-Raymond’s future collections, he told Footwear News he is already working on the next one—and it’s sure to shift the fashion community yet again.

“The next one is not going to be a trilogy; it’s going to be a one-and-done. I am halfway through with it, I did the Reebok portion of it already,” Jean-Raymond said. “I have the concept, I think it’s really fire. All I can say is it’s not about race because that’s not my thing, that’s not my schtick. I’m not the race guy. I’m the social [guy]; I care about people.”

The first offering of the Reebok by Pyer Moss Collection is available now. The second offering will be available December 14th.

KINIS's ART

Born in Boston Massachusetts, Paul is the son of two Haitian parents. He currently resides in Florida, where he was raised, and continues to make efforts towards his artistic endeavors. Aside from being inspired by the events in his life and nature, Paul's first source of inspiration came from his mother, Paulette. He would transition from drawing his favorite cartoons to drawing more prominent figures in his life like his friends, family, and respected celebrities. After his high-school graduation in 2013 from Cypress Bay he felt the calling to take his art more sensitively and decided not only exist as an artist but to thrive as one. He began creating art under the moniker “P.Firmy (would later change to KINI). Paul attended Florida Gulf Coast University where he participated in their recent student juried art exhibitions. He received the Robert Rauschenberg Residency Private Studio Tour Award (2018) and the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Award of Excellence (2018). Within his time at FGCU Paul also participated in art shows close to home in Miami. Aside from hosting his own collaborative showcase HIGHATUS in 2016, Paul was a part of both of Perspectiv Miami's art exhibitions at Museo & Macaya Gallery in Wynwood Miami. He was also a part of TheVoid Miami showcase, and in 2017 he exhibited his art at CDV in Mana Wynwood. He was just recently Part of the “GROWTH” group exhibition in 2019 at HGAB studios in Wynwood Miami. He hopes to inspire people to explore themselves after viewing his work and hopes to invoke a thought, better yet a feeling. Paul continues to create in South Florida with goals of one day owning his own gallery and further expanding the reach of his art internationally.

TO PURCHASE ARTWORK CLICK HERE @—> KINI

FAR AWAY PLACES

I GREW UP IN AN URBAN AREA BUT ALWAYS ENJOYED THE WOODS, THE MOUNTAINS AND NATURE IN GENERAL. DURING MY STUDIES I SPENT MOST OF MY TIME AND MONEY FOR TRAVELING AND EVENTUALLY THIS BROUGHT ME TO A SIX MONTHS TRIP TO SOUTHERN AFRICA. BETWEEN THE FIRST AND THE SECOND TRIP WERE ONLY FIVE MONTHS SINCE THAT I AM VISITING THE AFRICAN CONTINENT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.

BEING EYE TO EYE WITH THESE WILD ANIMALS GIVES ME AN INDESCRIBABLE FEELING. WITH MY PICTURES I AM TRYING TO CAPTURE THESE MOMENTS THAT I EXPERIENCE DURING MY TRAVELS AND BRING THEM BACK HOME. EVERY PICTURE I TAKE IS LINKED TO A STRONG MEMORY AND I ALWAYS REMEMBER THE PLACE, THE SITUATION, THE PEOPLE THAT WERE WITH ME AND I CAN RELIVE THE MOMENT.

MY PASSION FOR AFRICA AND ITS WILDLIFE HAS ALSO LED TO AN INTEREST IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND I HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. - BY MICHAEL KRAUS

NEW BALANCE 997

Just like many of you, wasn’t able to get my hands on the Bodega x New Balance “NO DAYS OFF” collaboration. Don’t ask because you I looked on StockX and they are going for $330.00USD from suggested retail price $119.99USD. As the days went by and realize there was absolutely no plug for me, started to give up on my dreams of ever having these sought after shoes. Until today!

Today is my day off, normally spent with family and just at home relaxing. After hosting a really great event for Sebastian Mikael, can honestly say this day off is very much needed. While enjoying this day off, decided to check my emails not exactly what one should be doin on a day off, right? Took a quick glance at the emails and specifically the subject lines and boom there was an email from New Balance announcing the release of the MS997 silhouette the same one used by BODEGA on the “NO DAYS OFF” collaboration. Here’s your chance to get the close second or third with the MS997

This trail-inspired take on the 997 Sport is a contemporary update to our iconic 997 with Cordura material and rugged design details. Made with equal emphasis on tech and style, the upper borrows the DNA from the 997 heritage model and updates it with a more modern, sporty aesthetic. Encapsulating style reminiscent of the '09s, the chunky sole uses ENCAP Reveal technology for excellent underfoot comfort.

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HIGHEST IN THE ROOM

Trailing the buzz of their recent collaborations, Travis Scott and Jordan Brand team up once again for the Jordan 6 Retro Travis Scott, now available on StockX. This is the fourth Air Jordan silhouette that Cactus Jack has touched. This sneaker made its mainstream debut when Travis rocked them on stage during his Super Bowl LIII performance and the rest is history.

This AJ 6 features an olive upper with black detailing and red contrasting accents on the tongue and lace locks. A side cargo pocket is displayed on the collar, giving this sneaker a design modification that makes it the first of its kind. A sail midsole, glow-in-the-dark translucent outsole, 3M detailing and both Nike Air and Cactus Jack branding on the heel completes the design. These sneakers released in October of 2019 for $250. - StockX

MAHALIA, LOVE & COMPROMISE TOUR

It’s hard to believe that an artist with an output and reputation as strong as Mahalia’s hasn’t released an album yet. But having signed to Asylum Records via Atlantic at the age of 13, before taking the time to finish school in her hometown of Leicester and find her sound, Mahalia’s entire career has been an exercise in intuition and patience.

A testament to the success of major label patience, even at a young age Mahalia, born Mahalia Burkmar, chose not to allow the pressure of signing to rush her process and growth as a young artist. She began releasing acoustic music in her late teens before moving down to London to pursue her career after high school. Appreciative of the relationships she’s been able to nurture with her record label, Mahalia once even joked that she’s a ‘label baby’ though she strives to maintain a level of creative independence at all times.

Raised in a musical family, her confidence and prowess at the tender age of 21 is impressive but expected. “I grew up in a house where my mum would tell me if a lyric was shit. And when she said that, she meant, you can do better and she was right.”  Her mother hails from a singing background and was in a band called Colourbox in the 80s, while her dad was also a session musician and songwriter. She also shares her passion for music with all three of her brothers who she reckons instilled in her a deep desire to just be heard: “when you’re a girl among boys you just don’t get listened to.” All these details contextualising her love for connecting with others through her music and live shows, as well as her openness in her music.

Despite her age, her journey to this record has definitely ebbed and flowed over the years. “When I got to 18 and I moved to London, I was confused because I thought that I was ready but I really wasn’t.” Mahalia bounced around the houses of friends and family for over a year, with very little money or motivation to create: “I was just finding life really difficult.” She details one particular low point when she called on her usual friends for a place to crash in London, but one by one the plans all fell through. She found herself at Paddington with her suitcase and nowhere to stay: “I remember jumping the barrier and getting a train back up to Leicester that night to stay at a friend’s house. It was just a mad time” she revels.

It wasn’t until she decided to move back to Leicester in 2017 that she wrote and released breakout single ‘Sober’. “All of that was just me losing confidence and feeling insecure, watching other artists surpass me and I hadn’t even worked out who I was yet.” Fast forward to present day, via a viral COLORS session that travelled globally and “changed everything”, international tours - both support and headline - a string of infectious singles and collaborations with the likes of Little Simz and Kojey Radical, Mahalia has been back in London for over a year now and writing her debut album for just as long.

Her jam-packed schedule of activity seems to go against the traditional album-mode exile that many artists practice these days - isolating themselves from their everyday lives and social media to focus solely on writing for prolonged periods of time. Instead Mahalia utilises the everyday to draw inspiration and energy from, explaining “I find that the busy periods away mean that when I’m back, I’m truly excited to return to the studio.”

Inspired by Eartha Kitt, Mahalia’s debut album is titled “Love and Compromise”. Named after the clip of Kitt that resurfaced and went viral a few years ago, where she unapologetically addresses her views on relationship and the idea of compromise. Mahalia explains, “I watched that clip religiously and it was such a huge part of my growth and understanding myself in relationships with men.” In the 3-minute snippet, the iconic triple threat star who was a singer, dancer, actor is posed the question of whether she’d be prepared to compromise if a man entered her life. In response, Kitt cackles dramatically and proceeds to return the question repeatedly, asking the interviewer to unpack everything from exactly what reasons she would have to compromise, all the way to the meaning of the word itself. Her own signature blend of fascinating and empowering - something that Mahalia channels effortlessly through her own candid lyrics and refreshing outlooks.

“The album talks about me falling in love, and falling out of love, breaking hearts and having my heart broken and me compromising for things but also at the same time being really uncompromising.” And it’s that back and forth that inspired a lot of the writing on this record, before eventually coming to the resolution that while we can choose to compromise on the material, there’s power in choosing to remain strong in your character and spirit.

Musically, the record is surprising even to Mahalia, excitedly she admits “it’s not what I thought it was going to be!” Continuing on a distinct departure from her earlier stripped-back acoustic style for a more diverse and open sonic palette. “Every song is different, which to me is so much more exciting.” She cites Jill Scott’s Woman and Billie Eilish’s debut album as sharing a similar ethos: one where you’re able to feel something different in each moment. Mapping it out track by track, the record invites you on a journey through relationships of all kinds: exploring sentiments of confusion, addiction, rejection and infatuation before circling back to the search for love. 

And her influences are as broad as her emotional spectrum. “I’ve been playing with the idea of putting out a playlist of songs that inspired the album, but I don’t know if people are going to get it.”  When considering who would occupy the playlist, she simply says, “Everything. Everything I heard in a restaurant, or coming out of someone else’s phone on the street, or while I’m watching TV.” More practically, she lists everything from Bon Iver and Carole King to Summer Walker and H.E.R and of course Lauryn Hill as artists that would make the cut. Drawing on the vulnerability of the Summer Walker that she endeavours to capture in her own art, the raw sentiment of Bon Iver and the intricate musicality of H.E.R, as well as the all round strength of storytelling on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Ultimately finding honesty and emotion at the heart of her music. And in this case, the openness Mahalia radiates in her art is nothing but a genuine reflection of her real life presence - effervescent and warmly familiar. A key factor that suggests this album will be the first in a long line of self portraits that she can paint authentically over her career. And though she cites her parents ability to follow their gut and talents through different career paths, when asked if she thinks she’ll make music forever she nods and smiles dreamily: “It just makes me really happy.”

PYER MOSS x REEBOK TRAIL FURY

PYER MOSS x REEBOK TRAIL FURY

The closest thing to a mad science experiment in footwear, Pyer Moss and their on-going Reebok collaborations have gone from crazy to crazier with each new iteration, though — with mountaineering trends reaching their peak — the duo have now somehow found a middle ground with what is to be the Trail Fury. Somewhat a spin-off of the Pump Fury despite the lack of the inflating tech, the pair features all sorts of crazy colors a la Raf Simons with the sole unit of its muse implanted right below. These, made aggressive as is the standard for the high-end label, are upgraded with performance treads and some hexagonal textures at its heel while the upper more so relies on grid patterns and jagged panelling as well as protective tongue shields. At the top these take shape in vibrant pinks next to linings of neon and black toggle fasteners while the same neutral colored base synthetic arrives underneath an arrangement of bright orange leathers as well as light grey heel support. Grab a detailed look at the latest entry from the collaborator right below and find them hitting retailers come November 2nd at €250 Euros. via sneaker news by michael le

Pyer Moss x Reebok Trail Fury
Release Date: November 2nd, 2019
€250
Style Code: EH1207

PYER MOSS x REEBOK COLLECTIONS 3 & 3.5 • NYFW

Earlier this Summer, Pyer Moss founder Kerby Jean-Raymond was appointed as the Artistic Director for Reebok Studies, an emerging new division within the sportswear brand that aims to “explore the human nature of things and show the importance of people’s live and stories.” Barely two months after the announcement of this larger partnership, Jean-Raymond debuted his Collections 3 and 3.5 at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn to a massive crowd that lined up around the block to witness his interpretation of the concept of “Sankofa”. The runway show, which was prefaced by an empowering speech and backdropped by live choir music that delivered a medley of classics of both hip-hop and gospel, saw the designers collaborative vision with Reebok materialize with a vibrant assortment of sportswear gear and the new Experiment 4 – Fury Trail sneaker. The was design in three parts to communication the story of the fight and rise of the marginalized, the glamour and expression of success, and emotion. All three parts of the silhouette come in contact with the wearer.

The Reebok by Pyer Moss Experiment 4 – Fury Trail is set to launch on Reebok.com and select retailers including SSENSE this October as part of the launch of Collection 3, with additional colorways being available alongside Collection 3.5 in Spring 2020. via sneaker news

JORDAN x MARS BLACKMON 270

Spike Lee’s Son Designed The Jordan Mars 270

Ever since the days of Mars Blackmon in the ’80s, Spike Lee and Jordan Brand have had a long and bountiful relationship, working together on everything from memorable ad campaigns to silhouettes like the Jordan Spiz’ike and Son Of Mars. Now, the iconic Brooklyn-born creative force is passing the torch, as he recently announced that it was in fact his son Jackson Lewis Lee who worked with the Jumpman on the Jordan Mars 270, a new Mars-series lifestyle sneaker. 

Apart from the announcement, Lee also unveiled a new “Fire Red” colorway of the silhouette that clearly plays up its Air Jordan 5 inspiration. The upper is dressed in a white leather with crimson accents on the tongue/heel tab, while the midsole is split between black and red and the outsole offers an icy translucent blue. However, it’s not an exact homage, as the tongue unfortunately opts against the shimmering silver/stark black tongues that the “Fire Red” is known for. Design cues from the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 4, and Air Jordan 6 are also pulled in to add further to the Lee family’s signature hybrid look. An Air Max 270-style cushioning unit then finalizes Jackson’s first design. You can expect the Mars 270 to begin rolling out over the summer months, so enjoy an early look at this heritage-filled colorway above and check a store list below to see where you can get a pair. via sneaker news by ross dwyer

Jordan Mars 270

The Jordan Mars 270 “Top 3”

The Jordan Mars 270 “Top 3”

Much like the Legacy 312 sitting before it and the many Spiz’ike toolings that predated it all, fusion silhouettes are making startling return with the Spike Lee’s alter ego, Mars Blackmon, holding true into this generation. Though once again combining icons under their swoosh-adorned flags, Beaverton has taken things in a slightly different direction with its Jordan Mars 270 as they comb the strongest elements of the Air Jordan 1, 4, 5, and 6 then tops it onto the much more modern Air Max 270 sole. While leaked imagery and speculations were aplenty, we’re finally getting a detailed look at one of the model’s first colorways: a fitting “Top 3” mix that asymmetrically utilizes the toe boxes of the “Bred” and “Royal” though accented by a neutral white palette towards the heel. Grab a detailed look at the pair below and find it rolling out to select retailers as well as Nike.com very soon. via sneaker news by michael le

PYER MOSS x REEBOK

Pyer Moss and Reebok Continue Their Mobius Experiment 3 In A Summer-Ready Pink.

The eccentric Kerby Jean-Raymond helmed fashion line, Pyer Moss, has spent quite a bit of time with footwear brand Reebok, taking elements of their deeply rooted heritage and turning it on its head ten times over. Doing so yet again with the Mobius Experiment 3, the imprint is introducing a Summer-ready issue of a tonal pink, breathing bright accents atop a colorway that needs no extra help in exuberance. Neutral midsole hits by way of black with gum outsoles add a perfect contrast to the muted pastels of the upper, which finds itself in a hairy suede across its waved contortions as a much smoother hardshell mold creates armor-like appearances on the profile. Asymmetric zippers separate the entire construction with a colorful red, blue, and yellow strip resting at the end of the zipper. Grab a detailed at the newest pair below and expect them to release at the designer’s webstore come May 18th, 10am ET.

HAB HOUSE PEPPER SAUCE

AT HAB HOUSE, WE KNOW FLAVOR MAKES YOU REMEMBER SPECIAL MOMENTS. WARM AROMAS CONJURE MEMORIES OF HOME. EACH HANDMADE BOTTLE WE PREPARE CONNECTS US TO THE GENERATIONS OF OUR FAMILY IN TRINIDAD, WHO CRAFTED AND MASTERED THESE TRADITIONAL RECIPES THAT WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE WITH YOU. PLEASE SAVOR THESE AUTHENTIC FLAVORS AND MAKE SPECIAL MOMENTS EVEN BETTER WITH HAB HOUSE.

How it started...

 For as long as we can remember, family and friends have been coming over, eating our delicious Caribbean food, and asking for a bottle of our homemade pepper sauce to go. Naturally, after countless inquiries into when we were going to start selling our sauce we've decided to take on this wonderful endeavor. 

It all started in the kitchen with our parents, who started in the kitchen with their parents, and on and on. Thus, giving us the opportunity to share generations of our heritage and tradition in each drop with all of you. In addition to grandma and grandpa helping out, we've got myself, Krystle, and my husband, Alex, and our three lovely daughters, Khloe, Alley & Arya. 

We started this company not only for you but also for them, with their futures in our minds. 

Hab House is a family operated business focused on making a habanero based pepper sauce. We believe in providing the best combination of heat and flavor with a concentrated focus on flavor to provide our customers with a tasty experience using the habanero pepper. 

Our sauce is dairy-free and meat-free, so although we don't market ourselves that way, we are Vegan-friendly.  And for those that don't like frozen, we use fresh ingredients.

Our hope is that our customers enjoy the heat but also the flavor of our sauce.  We hope that these flavors will inspire new culinary dishes but also bring back the comfort of the islands in the Caribbean. 

Although we hail from Trinidad & Tobago (and my husband from Belize), we think everyone can and will enjoy our sauce. 

HAB HOUSE PEPPER SAUCE 10oz & 5oz BOTTLES #dabofhab

PYER MOSS x REEBOK CREATE NEW MOBIUS EXPERIMENT 3

Pyer Moss And Reebok Create New Mobius Experiment 3 SilhouetteAmerican menswear brand Pyer Moss and Reebok have enjoyed a fruitful collaborative partnership, one that’s set to make its first appearance of 2019 via a brand-new Reebok Mobius Experiment 3 silhouette, an updated take on basketball/training footwear from the ’90s. Pyer Moss head Kerby Jean-Raymond has displayed a compelling propensity for adding his modern-day vision to classic designs while ensuring that they still remain grounded in their rich heritage, so he’s kept the Mobius line’s ethos mostly intact while importing premium materials like rich suedes and butter-soft leather. The exterior’s molded design serves a dual purpose: it provides a look that amplifies the shoe’s form while also adding stability, and a neoprene bootie ensures a sock-like fit. The shoes are then completed by a branded asymmetrical lacing system and zipper with a colorful pull tag to lock in the design both literally and figuratively. Like the look? You can expect these new Mobius Experiments to release at the retailers listed below on April 12th.

BEYONCE'S IVY PARK X ADIDAS

Today, adidas announces a multi-layered partnership with Beyoncé. This newfound union with the all-time star will include a signature line of footwear and apparel as well as the re-launch of Ivy Park, the singer’s athleisure line that originally debuted in 2016. In addition to releasing a collection of products, Beyoncé will also champion the ideals of inspiring and empowering the next generation of creators, driving positive change in the world through sport, and identifying new business opportunities.

Beyoncé, despite her status as one of the most attractive celebrity draws for nearly two decades, has never truly had a major shoe deal with a sportswear brand. The forthcoming release of the first sneaker as part of this collaborative venture with adidas will be her first foray into the world of sneakers, which leads us to wonder – could Beyonce create a women’s line as powerful as adidas Yeezy?

Renowned not only for her music but also her style and indomitable confidence, Beyonce has slowly and painfully teased her own forthcoming adidas collaboration for quite some time. With fellow artists the likes of Pusha T and even Childish Gambino joining the ranks of the Three Stripes, it’s only fitting they leave room for the queen. Reinventing the wheel — one well worth making a comeback — the living legend has wrought an imaginative interpretation of the Samba silhouette as part of her “IVY PARK” thematics. Certainly joined by an expansive set of apparel, the shoe itself has no problems standing on its own, removing itself from its usual sportswear ethos with a chunky platform sole atop a base of what looks to be premium leathers. While the bottoms dye in dark gum shade, the rest is quite unassuming as a fitting starting point for the model itself, painting the suede toe caps with light gray then leaving all else relatively colorless — tongues, heel counters, and so on — though accents by way of the three stripes at the side and heel tab boldly display a sultry grape shade which is complemented by a swirled cord wrapped just around the entire back up to the vamp. Elsewhere, laces atop their ribbed and “IVY PARK” branded backdrop relatively are minimal to say the least, looping through only four total eye stays that are themselves constructed of the same thin string.

Grab a quick look at these as well as some unsurprisingly seductive campaign imagery right here, and sit tight as these were confirmed by Beyonce herself to be releasing on January 18th, the perfect open for the brand’s 2020 affairs. via sneaker news by michael le

"SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN"

Explore the creativity of footwear from around the globe through more than 300 pairs of shoes, ranging from elaborate vintage designs to those by contemporary makers. This exhibition considers the cultural significance and transformative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Examples from famous shoe collectors are shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before. The exhibition is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

On view November 19, 2016 to March 12, 2017

Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation provided generous support.
The East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum provided additional support.

Media Partners: Boston Spirit, Magic 106.7

Community Partner: Dress for Success Boston

Promotional Partner: Neiman Marcus

OPENING DAY FESTIVAL PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

JOIN US AT 3:00PM FOR "LET YOUR SOLE SPEAK" PANEL TO DISCUSS SNEAKER CULTURE, DESIGN AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU TO JAY CALDERIN @JAYCALDERIN FOR DOING A PHENOMENAL JOB AS MODERATOR AND TO THE EXTREMELY TALENTED HELEN KIRKUM @HELENTIME IT WAS GREAT SHARING THE STAGE WITH YOU! THANK YOU P|E|M  @PEABODYESSEX FOR ALLOWING US TO BE INVOLVED, AND THE PPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE A FEW PIECES FROM OUR COLLECTION. 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFO! PEM.ORG/CALENDAR

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO ENJOY SOME PICS FROM OPENING DAY.

SNEAKER MUSEUM X OSD X WOODY ROCKWELL X OH OLIVE CREATIVE

BCA BALL & DISCO UNDER THE DOME

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Cyclorama | BCA South End Campus
539 Tremont Street, Boston

Cocktail Attire & All That Glitters!

BCA BALL | 7pm - Midnight
Join us for this one-of-akind event celebrating Boston Center for the Arts. PBD Events sets the stage for an amazing party where you'll savor delicious cuisine by Gourmet Caterers, Capers Catering, The Catered Affair, East Meets West, and MAX Ultimate Food, and immerse yourself in a awe-inspiring multidisciplinary experience presented by BCA visual and performing artists. 

DISCO UNDER THE DOME | 9:30pm - Midnight 
Dance the night away under the Cyclorama's historic copper dome, while DJ Natiti spins tune to keep the party bouncing all night long, while delicious desserts and signature cocktails provided by Gourmet Caterers. 

Boston Center for the Arts puts art at the center of the Clycorama for for the BCA Ball 2017, featuring a pop-up exhibition curated by Robert Moeller, video by Stephen St. Francis Decky, performances by John Lam (principal dancer, Boston Ballet) and Wondertwins, music by composer Nate Tucker, Community Music Center of Boston, and more!

Your support of the BCA Ball 2017 make it possible for Boston Center for the Arts to incubate theatre, dance and visual artists; facilitate the development of the vital contemporary art and performance; and introduce the community to artist and art that transforms. 

Questions? Contact Jordan Lovejoy, Development Events Manager at jlovejoy@bcaonline.org

ARTWEEK BOSTON

(Norwood, MA – April 14, 2017) ArtWeek Boston and Vintage Market MA come to Norwood Space Center on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and Sunday, April 30 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. For two days, the Norwood Space Center will come alive through a variety of free family friendly exhibits conversations, live music and more.

Vintage Market MA, a pop-up market, will feature vintage finds and accessories, unique items for home and garden as well as up cycled furniture and select artisans. 

Planet Self Storage Gallery will exhibit artifacts from the nationally renowned David Bieber Archives, featuring pop culture collectibles and rock and roll memorabilia. The Sneaker Museum will present its Air Jordan Space Jam Exhibition including rare sneakers and Space Jam movie posters. David Bieber Archives and The Sneaker Museum are early tenants of the redeveloped property.

The weekend will also feature a series of conversations hosted by Norwood Public Access TV designed to entertain, engage and inform. The talks will offer a behind-the-scenes look at artists and their creative process including a reading by WZLX Boston DJ and music historian Carter Alan, author of The Decibel Diaries. Dr. Patricia Fanning and Josh Kastorf will speak about F. Holland Day and his contribution to art and the birth of the Arts & Crafts movement in America and its ties to Norwood.

Mad Science will offer SLIPPERY SCIENCE, an education and interactive opportunity for kids to learn about polymers and allow them to make their own Slime to take home and experiment with. The Fireseed Arts, a collective of artists committed to raising awareness of the impacts of our lifestyle on the environment through art and music, will host a hands-on workshop sponsored by Music Drives Us focusing on creating rock steady music from instruments handmade almost entirely from recycled materials from bucket drums and electric guitars, to the more exotic madinda and cajon. 

Reliving the culture of the legendary WBCN Lunchtime Concert, Norwood’s School of Rock will perform live both Saturday and Sunday, and food will be available. 

"The versatility of our property will be on display through the ArtWeek Bostonprogramming and the Vintage Market," said property developer David DePree. "We’re looking forward to offering this preview of the space for the entire community."

Set at the site of the historic mill building, Norwood Space Center is a $10,000,000 renovation of a centuries old industrial complex dedicated to commerce and innovation. Originally the home for Bird & Sons roofing business, the complex expanded in the early 1900’s to house the company’s floor covering manufacturing business. Located conveniently between Boston and Providence, the Norwood Space Center is designed as mixed-use development, where people and businesses can thrive in a community setting using shared work space, self-storage and commercial and industrial space, market space or event space.

A Grand Opening Celebration at Norwood Space Center will take place this summer to mark the completion of the first phase of renovations of the property by 83 Morse LLC, a joint venture between Cathartes LLC, Juliano Enterprises Inc., and David DePree.

The Norwood Space Center is located at 83 Morse Street with easy access from Rtes. 1 and 95, the commuter rail, a range of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and the Automile.

For further information about this event, please contact Peter Gold - 617-592-5980

KAWS x AIR JORDAN

THE KAWS X AIR JORDAN 4 IS CONFIRMED TO RELEASE THIS SPRING SEASON, WITH FOOTWEAR AND APPAREL BEING PART OF THIS MUCH-ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION. TODAY WE GET A FIRST LOOK AT A GREY SUEDE COLORWAY OF THE KAWS JORDANS, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HANG-TAG THAT KAWS HIMSELF TEASED LAST WEEK. IT FEATURES THE KAWS HAND GRAPHIC ETCHED INTO THE UPPER, WHICH FEATURES TONAL GREY SUEDE IN BOTH SMOOTH AND HEATHERED TEXTURES. THE MIDSOLE AND UPPER “WINGS” ARE WRAPPED IN SUEDE AS WELL. THE SHOES ARE SAID TO RELEASE AT SNEAKER BOUTIQUES AS WELL AND WILL RETAIL AT $350, BUT WE’LL UPDATE YOU WITH MORE RELEASE DETAILS AS WE APPROACH THE RELEASE.

KAWS X AIR JORDAN 4
RELEASE DATE: SPRING 2017
PRICE: $350
COLOR: COOL GREY/WHITE
STYLE CODE: 930155-003
SOURCE: SNEAKERNEWS

OUT OF THE BOX: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE

Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum. The exhibition is curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum. The OMCA presentation is organized by Evelyn Orantes, OMCA Curator of Public Practice, and supported in part by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Macy’s.

A fashion staple and cultural icon, sneakers are worn by millions of people and seem to transcend generations and socioeconomic status. Explore the significance, complex design history, and evolution of these shoes in Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture, the first exhibition of its kind in the United States, now open at the Oakland Museum of California.

View more than 140 iconic sneakers from the 19th century to the present, including rare collectibles from the archives of brand-name manufacturers such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Reebok, and selections from renowned sneaker collectors—affectionately known as “sneakerheads”—including hip-hop group Run–DMC, sneaker guru Bobbito Garcia, and Dee Wells of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. Reflect on how sneakers represent identity and sports fashion, learn some fresh-to-death lacing techniques, and share your own sneaker story in the gallery. Experience film footage, photographs, and design drawings showcasing the history, technical advancements, and fashion trends that have played a role in the sneaker’s evolution.

OUT OF THE BOX: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE by Elizabeth Semmelhack

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

JEREMY SCOOT x ADIDAS

Stewie Griffin x Lebron James x NIKE

AIR JORDAN 1