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Saturday, October 30, 2021
FOOTWEAR: FILA REVISITS THE PAST FOR ITS 110TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
Since the brand was founded in 1911, FILA has continued to solidify itself as a leader in fashion, sport and lifestyle. Founded in Biella, Italy, FILA has consistently created products that represent individuality, power and style; three elements that make up the brand’s DNA. With over half a century of experience and years of setting trends, FILA now celebrates its 110th Anniversary with a special edition collection.
In honor of the brand’s milestone anniversary, the collection features a knitwear series in collaboration with the Italian brand, Piacenza Cashmere. This is one of many partnerships with Italian designers that FILA has released this year, as previous launches included MSGM and Acqua di Parma.
For this latest collection, FILA tapped stylist and culture curator Katie Grand to help develop a series of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories that reimagine past iconic statement pieces from FILA’s history. Using her style savvy, Grand redesigned a series of archival fashions, while adding a contemporary flair. Her innate talent fused with the timeless appeal of the two collaborators produced the re-editions of 70’s and 80’s classics, including the Argyle, Snow Time and White Rock sweaters.
Crafted using the finest of cashmere yarn from FILA’s birthplace, the sweaters honor iconic brand elements such as FILA’s signature white, red and navy hues, while receiving an update with added shades of vibrant yellow, orange and emerald green. The knitwear items represent FILA’s status as an athletic-wear icon, as they were inspired by the brand’s history in skiing.
Additional pieces in the collection, such as the Men’s Ski Jacket, were also influenced by the winter sport. The rain jacket comes directly from the Ski Team Italia line and was a favorite of professional athletes, Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba in the 90’s. Fashioned in a colorful palette, the style makes a statement but still serves as a practical piece for daily wear.
Rounding out the exclusive line are the final two wool items, the Unisex Cashmere Winter Beanie and the Women’s Cashmere Girdle Skirt. Both products feature the same colorway with navy, red and white being the primary shades. These two pieces, along with all the items in the collection, come with the added touch of the iconic FILA F-Box logo, originally designed in 1973 by Sergio Privitera.
With this collaboration FILA maintains its innovative spirit, by revisiting the past and reimagining the future to create these special edition pieces. The collection, which first appeared at Milan Fashion Week earlier this year, comes in a limited edition collector’s box. For each of the eight styles in the line, only 500 units have been produced, with prices ranging from $118 USD to $628 USD.
To shop the FILA 110th Anniversary Collection, visit FILA.com or select multi-brand stores worldwide on October 26th, for the exclusive launch.
'KAWS:HOLIDAY' INSTALLATION LANDS IN SINGAPORE
After appearing in the U.K., KAWS‘ famous HOLIDAY installation featuring the COMPANION figure has now arrived in Singapore‘s Lion City.
Presented by the artist’s longtime collaborator AllRightsReserved, the 42m-long sculpture is seen laid down while hugging a miniature version of itself at The Float @ Marina Bay ahead of the location’s redevelopment scheduled for March 2022.
“At a time when international travel may be challenging for many, I am thankful for the opportunity through the ongoing HOLIDAY project to bring art experiences to different localities, and am excited to come to Singapore for the first time,” KAWS shared in a statement.
Celebrating the arrival of HOLIDAY, KAWS is also dropping a range of 10.5-inch long COMPANION figures ($285 USD) and 500 limited-edition camping sets ($750 USD), as well as KAWS-branded tank tops ($50 USD) and fans ($30 USD). The collection is set to release on November 12 at 10 p.m. ET via DDT Store with shipping beginning in December.
KAWS:HOLIDAY Singapore
November 13 – 21, 2021
The Float @ Marina Bay
20 Raffles Ave, Singapore
NEW MUSIC: MEGAN THEE STALLION DROPS NEW MIXTAPE, 'SOMETHING FOR THEE HOTTIES'
A compilation of the rapper’s freestyles and unreleased tracks from her archive.
Megan Thee Stallion brings the heat with Something For Thee Hotties, a new mixtape featuring a collection of her freestyles, as well as previously unreleased tracks from the Houston rapper’s archive.
A follow-up to the Good News album released last November, Megan’s latest project features a number of explosive freestyles, such as the previously heard “Tuned In,” “South Side Forever” and “Outta Town.” The 20-song tracklist also includes her Hot Girl summer anthem “Thot Shit,” as well as last-minute additions like “Kitty Kat,” “Warning” and “Trippy Skit” featuring. Juicy J.
In an Instagram post, Megan describes Something For Thee Hotties as “a gift to [her] hotties.” The Halloween-appropriate artwork sees the artist styled in a red devil costume — horns, tail and all.
Something For Thee Hotties is out now on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
For more from Megan, check out her recent collaboration with DJ Snake, Ozuna and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, “SG.”
FOOTWEAR: BAES WITH KICKS: JESS LAWRENCE
The social media maven shares a peek at her collection of over 200 sneakers.
In the latest installment of Baes With Kicks, we’re exploring London-based content creator Jess Lawrence‘s extensive sneaker collection. The social media maven, who values both aesthetics and style when shopping for shoes, gives us a peek at her lineup of over 200 kicks ranging from coveted collaborations to everyday staples. Constantly inspired by her surroundings, Lawrence incorporates a variety of sneakers into her daily outfits, including cozy sweats and casual chic looks.
Read on for our conversation with Lawrence on her vast sneaker collection, some of her favorite silhouettes and more.
Name: Jess Lawrence
City: London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Social media manager, model and content creator.
How many pairs of sneakers do you own?
I’ve been into sneakers pretty much my entire life as I grew up playing a lot of sports, so I’ve been through a ridiculous amount. Before I got into collecting, I’d wear all my pairs to the ground and then recycle or give them away. These days, I try to keep some relatively fresh so I can hold onto them forever, and keep my collection relatively small. I still gift, recycle or sell pairs I’m no longer in love with. Including all my fashion sneakers, sports sneakers and everyday beaters, I’d say I have between 200 to 250 pairs.
What are your top three favorite sneakers? Why do you love them so much?
Of the sneakers I own, my favorites would probably be the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Fearless Ones” by Melody Ehsani, the Sean Wotherspoon’s Nike Air Max 97/1 and the Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Guava Ice.” As you can tell from these picks, I love an aesthetically pleasing collaboration with an inspirational figure or brand. Collaborations, especially with trailblazers in the sneaker and streetwear spaces, make me feel super connected to the culture. You literally have a piece of history on your feet. The same goes for fashion — the merging of long-standing companies and aspirational figures in popular culture reminds you of the power and influence of the industry.
What is one classic pair you’ll always go back to?
The Air Max 97. Definitely. I grew up wearing them, and I still love them today. I love the streamlined silhouette and they are ridiculously comfortable. My favorite would have to be the gold and silver bullets, but I also love the collaboration with Skepta so much.
If you could go anywhere in the world to shop for sneakers right now, where would you go and why?
I would love to go back to Japan and actually shop. I’ve only been once before as a backpacker, so I didn’t have the money or the space to add to my collection at that point. So many sick exclusives have come out of the country. The streetwear and sneaker culture, especially in Tokyo, is unparalleled and hugely unique. I know a lot of vintage collectors find their grails in niche places in the city, including some really rare made-in-Japan models. I love Japanese culture, anime, Buddhism, the food, the landscapes and history, so to combine that with my love of sneakers would be a bucket list kinda thing.
Which aspect do you consider the most when purchasing a sneaker?
Aesthetics and comfort take the top spots when it comes to buying new everyday sneakers, along with style, colors and quality. I have different sneakers for different things. I have loads of basics such as Vans Old Skools, Converse Chuck Taylors, Air Max 90s and so on. With my best pairs, I like to look at my sneakers and have them spark joy, so the more unique, the more colorful and stylish, the better. When it comes to coveted drops, they’ve got to be stunning or be a collaboration that aligns with my journey and sense of self. I want my collection to represent me and my passions.
Where do you find style inspiration?
In real life! I rarely get inspired via the internet but if I do, it is usually from Pinterest these days. I love the mood of American films from the ’90s, and I also like to look at street style from Fashion Weeks around the world. Although I love to support and see what my peers are copping on Instagram, true inspiration really only comes from real life. Walking around London, going to events, shopping, traveling and so on. Seeing how the everyday person styles themselves is definitely the best way to get outfit inspo.
What is one pair of sneakers you feel closely connected to and why?
I feel very close to many, but recently, I’m feeling close to the Air More Uptempo. They are super nostalgic to me. I can remember seeing them in Foot Lockers when shopping in the States during school summer holidays growing up, and have vivid memories (and pictures) of me trying on my older brother’s pair in the ’90s. I now, of course, own my own pairs and think they have a beautiful history within basketball. Plus, the shape and design are really unique.
Can you name one pair that you wish you copped but didn’t?
Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 1 OG High. I didn’t even go for them. Sounds crazy now to even verbalize it, but I really didn’t think they would get as big as they did. At the time I wasn’t into Travis’ music, and I do like to keep authentic with everything, so it felt wrong to even cop his shoes. The game is always changing. Now, having seen them for years and having tried on some of my friends’ pairs, I wish I had copped. And of course, owning a highly coveted pair of sneakers always feels great. A lesson learned!
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