Beyonce New Adidas Gear Is #OutNow

 

Beyoncé's second Ivy Park x Adidas apparel collection is dropping online Thursday, a day ahead of its release in stores.

The athleisure line, dubbed "The Drip 2 Collection," comes nine months after the first installment of Beyoncé's Ivy Park x Adidas gear, which sold out almost instantly when it dropped at the start of the year.

Online sales were set to begin at 4pm ET on the Adidas Ivy Park website. Prices range from about $25 for accessories and up $200 for apparel.

The collaboration is a continuation of Adidas' (ADDDF) strategy of leveraging non-athlete influencers to work as "creative partners" for limited capsule collections of its athletic wear. Scarcity and celebrity have proven a winning combination for Adidas' high-profile collaboration with Kanye West's Yeezy label.

Adidas Intends to Sell Yeezy Designs

 

In the wake of Adidas severing ties with Kanye West over his recent string of antisemitic remarks and other racially-charged comments, the sportswear company is planning to continue selling Yeezy designs and colorways without the name. 

New Adidas All-Star Collection

+Adidas Basketball all-star collection has been released. With various color to fit any style, this should be on evryones must have list. This year's All-Star collection reflects New Orleans. Inspired by both the city and culture of New Orleans are adidas Basketball‘s uniforms for the upcoming 2014 NBA All-Star Game. Featuring a vibrant Mardi Gras color palette with shiny brass and metallic silver accents, the short-sleeved silhouettes don Louisiana’s fleur-de-lis across the chest as “East” and “West” logos come carved out of the iconic symbol.

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New Dragon Ball Z Collection By Adidas

West Coast streetwear retailer BAIT is now showing off a full look at the entire adidas x Dragon Ball Z collection.

In addition to cool colorways that bring the high-flying characters to life, we really have to give props to BAIT for this super creative lookbook.

Following today’s launch of the two mentioned above, a “Gohan” adidas Deerupt and “Cell” adidas Prophere arrives in October, followed by the “Vegeta” adidas Ultra Tech and “Majin Buu” adidas Kamanda dropping in November. A “Shenron” adidas EQT Support Mid ADV Primeknit will complete the set in December, so the next few months for anime fans and die-hard sneakerheads will definitely be a busy one.

Skechers Sueing Adidas

Footwear company Skechers sued Adidas in federal court Thursday, claiming its competitor created false advertising and unfair competition by funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in secret payments to high school and college basketball players and their families to wear its products.

New Adidas D Rose 4

+adidas releases the new D Rose 4 edition of the boardwalk. Its a new colorway of +Derrick Rose  D Rose 4 sneaker, dubbed the “Boardwalk.” The upper is split into two parts: the soft, washed out green nubuck at the front represents the Pacific Ocean, while the GEOFIT collar and Sprintframe contrast tan and pink at the heel.

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Quavo And Adidas Headphones Collaboration

 

Adidas Headphones and Grammy-nominated recording artist Quavo have collaborated to release the adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC Quavo, which combines personalized design, music, and sonic innovation. 

The headphone cover, which was created in conjunction with Quavo, features handwritten lyrics in silver from the rapper’s unreleased album “Cheat Code,” while the earphones feature “Quavo Huncho” and “Cheat Code” in the same silver writing. This limited-edition release follows Quavo and adidas Headphones’ first collaboration to launch the adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC, which has since been updated. 

Pharrell Williams New Adidas Collection

Guess who has a hot new pair of shoe line out! Pharrell Williams worked with the people from Toilet Paper Magazine, namely Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, on a psychedelic spread to introduce his next collection with adidas Originals. By now you should all know that 2015 will be all about the adidas Superstar. Pharrell designed a colorful collection of the iconic sneaker for adidas Originals Consortium. Overall it looks like the sneaker will be coming in more than 30 c0lors as part of the collaboration. You can expect for the Pharrell Williams x adidas Originals Consortium Superstar Collection to land in stores in March 2015.

Pharrell Williams New Hiking Collection

Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals Statement Hiking collection will be releasing this November 11 at select adidas Originals retailers. After teaming up with N.E.R.D to release an apparel training collection, adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams are back at it again with a brand new collection, inspired by the Los Angels hiking culture.

Launching in the coming days, Pharrell and adidas’ collection will feature a slew of outerwear garments and heavy duty clothing in multiple colors and design patterns. Compromised of jackets, hoodies, bottoms, footwear and accessories, the capsule serves as the first hiking collection ever to be released by the Three Stripes in collaboration with an artist.

Along with the apparel garments, Adidas Originals will also release four brand new HU NMD Trail sneakers in four brand new colorways—nobink, black, multi-colored and sun glow. Constructed with a full prime knit canvas, the sneakers include a thicker outsole than previous iterations for better traction and support.

Should Nike Be Afraid Of Adidas?

Adidas is back with the shoe game, attacking nike on the sneaker boots game now. Joe Budden and the crew speaks about the updates of each shoe company. As some say nike stole from adidas while on the other side saying that adidas been jacking for the longest, you be the judge.

Adidas Will Use Beyoncé, Kanye West and Pharrell in 2020

Adidas is positioned to generate buzz next year with a robust lineup of product with key partners. Adidas North America president Zion Armstrong provided details to FN about the collections that are in the pipeline for 2020 — which includes its debut work with Beyoncé.

Aside from the first lines with the beloved hitmaker, Armstrong confirmed new footwear styles with famed music producer Pharrell Williams are scheduled to hit retail, and more Yeezy looks from rapper-turned-designer Kanye West are slated to drop.

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Aside from partnerships, 2020 will feature other standout moments that Adidas will work to capitalize on. Armstrong said the rollout of the Superstar, which turns 50, will be a hit.

Adidas New 2018 Fall/Winter Collection

Raf Simons has partnered with adidas on a handful of fly collaborations, and the latest delivers a colorful selection of Ozweego and Stan Smith options for fall.

The Ozweego is your more vibrant option out of the two, both for its two-layer upper and shiny synthetic leather construction. As for the Stan Smith, the monochrome hue plays out really well over the leather upper and tonal laces. Blues, pinks, yellows and other vibrant colorways balance out with the grey, off-white and black options as well. If you like having a good range of selections to choose from, this is definitely one set of footwear worth checking out.

Expect the adidas by Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2018 Ozweego and Stan Smith options to drop next Thursday (September 20) at select retailers and online.

New YEEZY Basketball Shoe Banned

Kanye West is expected to debut his first-ever Yeezy basketball sneaker on the feet of Adidas athletes during the upcoming NBA season. But the league office would ban the current version of the sneaker on court because of its gleaming, reflective-material heel, according to industry sources.

While the monochromatic sneakers won’t violate the league’s footwear color restrictions, the issue is the reflective “3M” heel panel, which the NBA would find potentially distracting for both in-arena spectators and television viewers.

Carmelo Anthony faced a similar issue with the metallic chrome heel of his Jordan M10 signature sneakers while playing for the New York Knicks. He later wore an updated version with a matte paint finish.

Players are no longer required to wear shoes matching their team’s uniform colors, but the league still has an approval process for new silhouettes from brands in advance of the season.

According to Christopher Arena, the NBA’s vice president of identity, outfitting and equipment, companies will typically submit sneakers for the first half of the season by early August, with shoes scheduled to be worn after the All-Star break required for approval by early December.

While the league office has yet to receive and formally review the new Yeezy basketball shoe in person, the version shared online by West would not be permitted on court as is, according to a source. Alternative versions of the sneaker that don’t incorporate the reflective material would likely be approved.

The league has banned or issued warnings for several sneakers in its history, most famously Michael Jordan’s black and red Nike Air Jordan 1 sneaker in 1985. Nike almost instantly turned the buzz around the Bulls star’s banished debut sneakers into a marketing campaign, vaulting the signature series into rare air and sparking the dawn of collectible-sneaker culture. Three decades later, the Jordan Brand has become its own fully fledged subsidiary of the Nike Inc. company, with annual revenues topping $3 billion.

In a recent post on his @KanyeWest Instagram, the Chicago native explained that his Yeezy basketball shoe has been in development for over three years and undergone nearly 300 sample updates.

The new model is expected to finally make its much-anticipated debut during the 2018-19 season, with Adidas non-signature athletes like Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram, John Wall, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Nick Young potentially wearing the shoe in early 2019. Retail release dates and a finalized price point have yet to be determined.

Earlier Monday, during an interview with paparazzi in Los Angeles, West discussed his long-term vision for his collaborative brand with Adidas and his eventual goal to bring the manufacturing of his sneaker line stateside.

“The Yeezys will be made in America,” he said. “We’re putting a factory in Chicago.”

Gucci Mane Stars in Beyoncé's Icy Park Campaign

 

The singer has tapped Gucci Mane to front Icy Park, the latest drop in her adidas x Ivy Park collection. The size-inclusive line features apparel, footwear, and accessories that combine “alpine-inspired elements with classic streetwear references,” according to WWD.

In the teaser video, Gucci keeps his face hidden while donning a wintery wardrobe including robe, metallic puffer jacket, and plenty of ice. The East Atlanta Santa also shows off his all-white Ivy Park drip and new Super Sleek Boot in a photo from the campaign. Bey continues the all-white theme while seated on a ski lift in her promo image.

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New Yeezy Boost 350 Infant

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) Priced at $130 USD, the Yeezy Boost 350 Infant will be hitting select retailers on August 27 and you can find out via the Adidas Confirmed App on specific locations. Thank +adidas 

Top 5 Gifts To Get Your Teenage Boy Active Outside For Christmas

Teenage boys are not as difficult these days as they use to be. We looked and found the best gifts for teen boys gifts that occupy that vague middle space.

It's hard to keep teens entertained without electronics. Your son, cousin, or nephew is sure to love these cool gifts for teenage boys and for good reason. If you have a teen boy on your gift list, you might be struggling with ideas, but don't worry no-more.

Top holiday present picks for teen boys including laptops, headphones, and gaming products. But have something else in mind when it come to those perfect holiday gifts.

How Much Does It Cost Beyonce To Stay In Paris?

 

Beyoncé is one of the most recognizable people on the planet. She’s been in the public eye since she was a teenager building her career and massive wealth. Though the singer lets fans in on to small glimpses of her life through Instagram, Beyoncé is also known for keeping her private life out of the spotlight.

University Of Kansas Apologizes To Snoop Dogg

The University of Kansas apologized for its risqué Late Night at the Phog event in which rapper Snoop Dogg performed, stripper poles were wheeled onto the Allen Fieldhouse floor and fake money was shot over the heads of prospective recruits.

The Jayhawks instead got an R-rated performance for their annual basketball kickoff and another big headache as they deal with a high-level NCAA infractions case tied to recruiting.

Kansas has been putting on Late Night for 35 years, but what began as a scrimmage to celebrate the start of basketball practices has turned into a night of skits, music and entertainment. That’s included big-name rappers in recent years, such as Tech N9ne, Lil Yaghty and 2 Chainz.

None of them brought the cache of Snoop, though. The 47-year-old rapper and well-known sports fan was expected to take the minds of players, fans and recruits off the specter of the NCAA investigation and turn attention fully to a season in which the Jayhawks are expected to be title contenders.

The school even promoted his appearance with a social media video of Hall of Fame coach Bill Self wearing a gaudy chain and Adidas shirt — the focus of the NCAA inquiry has been on the apparel company’s dealings with recruits, including whether officials paid them to steer them to its schools.

The school received a notice from the NCAA late last month alleging three severe violations tied to recruiting and a responsibility charge leveled against Self. Also cited is a lack of institutional control within the program.

The document does not detail what Kansas is accused of doing. The program is among the most prominent in an NCAA inquiry into a pay-for-play scheme that began with an FBI investigation into the apparel company Adidas.

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More Bad News for Kanye West

 

Kanye West has faced backlash since his infamous ‘Drink Champs’ interview, where he made anti-semitic comments. West was reportedly dropped by Adidas for his remarks, then ultimately had his G.O.O.D. Music label, and his own contract dropped from Def Jam. Now, it has been reported that Kano, the brand responsible for West’s Stem Player, has dropped the rapper as a client.