It’s been a busy year for FCTRY LAb cofounder Omar Bailey. After dropping a robust slate of collaborations so far this year, the designer and former head of Yeezy innovation is back with the second colorway of his sold-out Duck Boot silhouette with multi-platinum rapper NLE Choppa. First launched in May, Bailey said that the original yellow colorway of the boot sold out in two hours and traded at a substantial premium in the sneaker after-market on StockX.
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In RetailNext’s latest “Retail Vibe Check Report,” researchers at the in-store analytics platform provider zeroed in on Generation Z and found some startling behavior patterns. The big standout was that Gen Z expects the same experience in a physical store as when they shop online. “Gen Z lives at the intersection of digital and physical worlds — they’re not abandoning in-store shopping — instead, they’re demanding it evolve,” RetailNext said in the report. “Their frustrations with long lines, crowded spaces, and out-of-stock items reflect a deeper need: they want stores to work for them like the digital world does — instant, personalized and frictionless.”
Gen Z’s In-Store Shopping Demands Mimic Online Expectations
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“Like father, like son” was a theme for the Los Angeles Lakers 2024 NBA Media Day juncture Monday. Ahead of the regular season tip-off, LeBron James and son, Bronny, continued to make history by posing for photo shoots and conducting interviews in matching Lakers threads. As the first father-son duo to ever play in the NBA at the same time, the storyline promises to be one of the upcoming season’s most captivating, and it’s already off to a strong start. For the big day, the elder James laced up his third signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 3, in a throwback-inspired “MPLS” colorway. But one could make an argument that it was actually Bronny’s shoes which stole the show.
Bronny James Wore Special Nike LeBron Sneakers for His First NBA Media Day Appearance
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Nordstrom has welcomed Jordan Brand to its Corner Shop pop-up space inside its NYC flagship store. The temporary space will be open through Nov. 10 and features the brand’s range of women’s streetwear and sneakers. Read all the exclusive details on the pop-up at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eqQNt5Eq
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Korn and adidas are coming back together for their third collection, this time looking back to the nu metal band’s 1994 self-titled debut album as source material. The Korn x Adidas Superstar adds a new model to their partnership, following special-editions of the Campus 00s, Campus 2 and Supermodified releasing through two drops over the last year. The black and white sneaker is similar to that worn by Jonathan Davis in the “Blind” music video, and his black and red tracksuit from the visual is also being recreated for the accompanying apparel.
Korn and Adidas Are Back With a Nu Metal Superstar Sneaker
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The footwear releases from Drake’s Nike Nocta line have slowed in 2024, but new rumors — and an early look at an unreleased model — suggest there’s more to come from the collaboration in the new year. Reports first surfaced Wednesday of a Nocta x Nike Air Max Plus and by Thursday morning, a first look at the sneaker had surfaced on social media.
Drake Has a Brand New Nike Collaboration Coming Out in 2025
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Nordstrom is placing the spotlight on women’s streetwear and sneaker culture this month with its latest in-store pop-up shop. According to the department store chain, Jordan Brand will take over The Corner shop at Nordstrom’s NYC flagship store from now through Nov. 10. Nordstrom said that the Jordan Brand at The Corner shop will showcase exclusive apparel, sneakers, and accessories, with special product drops and curated programming throughout the duration of the shop’s presence. Every Thursday, the shop will host “Girl Talk” sessions with conversations between influential women centered on women’s roles in basketball and streetwear culture.
Jordan Brand Spotlights Women’s Offering at Nordstrom NYC Pop-Up
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PUMA Group is aiming to shed some light on one of the fashion industry’s most debated topics through a new educational content series. In the new video series dubbed “#KnowYourStuff,” the German athletic brand will explore the differences between leather versus vegan leather, and the environmental impact of both materials. According to Puma, the idea for the series comes “in response to growing consumer demand for greater transparency from the fashion industry.”
Puma Works to Unravel the Leather vs. Vegan Leather Debate in New Content Series
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Nike leadership on Tuesday doubled down on renewed efforts to win in running, a crucial category that has eluded the brand for several years. But some analysts say it will take more to get the struggling athletic brand back on track.
Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?
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Ronnie Fieg has taken to social media to reveal KITH‘s next New Balance sneaker collaboration. The Kith 101 x New Balance 1000 and 990v4 each appear with their own monochromatic look. Kith’s 101 program is all about stripping product down the basics so as to highlight the quality, and the two models do just that by opting for a single color for their suede dominated uppers. Both sneakers make use of two different suede textures, with the shaggier material appearing on the toe and heel of each.
Ronnie Fieg Unveils Kith’s Next New Balance Sneakers Will Take the Minimalist Approach
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