en-US Hypebeast Hypebeast covers men's contemporary fashion and culture, from streetwear and sneakers to art, design, music, entertainment and lifestyle. https://static.hypebeast.com/images/hypebeast/hypebeast-logo-1x1@2x.jpg?VERSION Hypebeast https://hypebeast.com/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:22:09 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://hypebeast.com/ DSQUARED2's FW26 Boots Ask What Happens When a Cowboy Boot Goes to the Ski Slope

Name: DSQUARED2 SHE DO SKI BOOT, DSQUARED2 HE DO2 SKI BOOTColorway: TBCSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥900,000 JPY, ¥480,000 JPYRelease Date: Fall 2026Where to Buy: DSQUARED2 Tokyo, DSQUARED2 Omotesando HillsDSQUARED2 showed its FW26 collection at a venue designed to evoke a ski slope, and the two shoes that stopped the room were built to make that setting feel inevitable. The SHE DO SKI BOOT and HE DO2 SKI BOOT reinterpret alpine performance hardware as high fashion objects, arriving in Japan this fall.DSQUARED2's long relationship with sport-derived fashion is well-documented. The Caten twins built the brand on the tension between Canadian wilderness culture and Italian tailoring, and that friction has consistently produced some of fashion's most convincing arguments for why workwear and performance equipment belong on a runway. The FW26 ski boots are a direct expression of that sensibility: alpine engineering vocabulary, buckles, padded ankle coverage, lug soles, translated not as costume but as considered design language. The ski slope venue was not set dressing. It was a statement of creative intent.The SHE DO SKI BOOT is the collection's sculptural anchor. The reinforced buckle upper carries the visual weight of a performance boot while the curved heel introduces a geometry that has no functional precedent in actual ski equipment — it is purely fashion, purely architectural, and it is the detail that makes the shoe worth the price of entry. The HE DO2 SKI BOOT operates on a different register: a tough leather lower sits below a boldly buckled upper, with a removable padded ankle cover that allows the wearer to shift between the full technical silhouette and a cleaner, more minimal profile. The lug sole grounds the whole build in something approaching actual wearability.The ski-core moment in fashion has been building for several seasons, but DSQUARED2's interpretation is more invested than most. Where other brands have applied après-ski references as surface decoration, these shoes engage with the structural language of ski boot construction at a level that reads as genuine research rather than trend adoption. They’re priced as collector objects rather than wardrobe additions, which is exactly the correct register for footwear this architecturally specific.

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Name: DSQUARED2 SHE DO SKI BOOT, DSQUARED2 HE DO2 SKI BOOT
Colorway: TBC
SKU: TBC
MSRP: ¥900,000 JPY, ¥480,000 JPY
Release Date: Fall 2026
Where to Buy: DSQUARED2 Tokyo, DSQUARED2 Omotesando Hills

DSQUARED2 showed its FW26 collection at a venue designed to evoke a ski slope, and the two shoes that stopped the room were built to make that setting feel inevitable. The SHE DO SKI BOOT and HE DO2 SKI BOOT reinterpret alpine performance hardware as high fashion objects, arriving in Japan this fall.

DSQUARED2's long relationship with sport-derived fashion is well-documented. The Caten twins built the brand on the tension between Canadian wilderness culture and Italian tailoring, and that friction has consistently produced some of fashion's most convincing arguments for why workwear and performance equipment belong on a runway. The FW26 ski boots are a direct expression of that sensibility: alpine engineering vocabulary, buckles, padded ankle coverage, lug soles, translated not as costume but as considered design language. The ski slope venue was not set dressing. It was a statement of creative intent.

The SHE DO SKI BOOT is the collection's sculptural anchor. The reinforced buckle upper carries the visual weight of a performance boot while the curved heel introduces a geometry that has no functional precedent in actual ski equipment — it is purely fashion, purely architectural, and it is the detail that makes the shoe worth the price of entry. The HE DO2 SKI BOOT operates on a different register: a tough leather lower sits below a boldly buckled upper, with a removable padded ankle cover that allows the wearer to shift between the full technical silhouette and a cleaner, more minimal profile. The lug sole grounds the whole build in something approaching actual wearability.

The ski-core moment in fashion has been building for several seasons, but DSQUARED2's interpretation is more invested than most. Where other brands have applied après-ski references as surface decoration, these shoes engage with the structural language of ski boot construction at a level that reads as genuine research rather than trend adoption. They’re priced as collector objects rather than wardrobe additions, which is exactly the correct register for footwear this architecturally specific.

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]]> 0 Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson's "Judgment Day" Turns the Most Defining Night in Boxing Into a Blind-Pack Fine Art Drop

SummaryVisual artist Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson have announced “Judgment Day,” a limited-edition blind-pack fine art print collection under McCormick's “Past The Line” project, centered on November 22, 1986 — the night 20-year-old Tyson became the youngest world heavyweight champion in historyThe collection is available in two editions: the Gold Pack, hand-signed by both McCormick and Tyson, and the Silver Pack, hand-signed by McCormick alone, both blind-packed with numbered variants so the edition size printed on each piece tells you exactly how many of that variant existMcCormick's work does not depict the fight itself but the pause immediately after; the instant before the outcome was called, when the reverberations of what just happened had not yet settledMatt McCormick and Mike Tyson have announced “Past The Line - Judgment Day,” a blind-pack fine art print collection built around a single frozen moment: the pause after Trevor Berbick hit the canvas on November 22, 1986, before the world caught up with what Tyson had just done. The collection drops in two editions, Gold and Silver, each blind-packed with numbered variants that tell you exactly how rare your pull is.McCormick's framing of the subject is what separates this from standard sports memorabilia. Rather than depicting the fight or the knockout itself, the work focuses on the instant immediately after the outcome became clear but before its weight had settled — the seconds in which a 20-year-old from Brownsville became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, but the full meaning of that had not yet arrived. It is a technically precise editorial choice: the violence is absent, the spectacle is present, and the mythology is in the process of forming. McCormick has described his practice as navigating the tension between mythology and contemporary life, and “Judgment Day” is that idea applied to one of the most culturally loaded moments in twentieth century sport.The blind-pack format is not a gimmick applied to a fine art context but a structural decision that makes the act of collecting the work as meaningful as the work itself. Each pack contains one numbered fine art print; the edition size printed on that number tells you exactly how many of that variant exist across the entire collection, with no ambiguity and no secondary market guesswork. The Gold Pack carries McCormick's and Tyson's signatures on every single print, while the Silver Pack carries McCormick's signature across a wider variant pool. Both follow the same blind-pack reveal ritual, where the specific variant remains unknown until the pack is opened.The November 22, 1986 win over Berbick was the beginning of a run that would see him unify the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles and become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world — a dominance so complete it produced a mythology that has outlasted the career itself. Few athletes have crossed into the kind of cultural territory where strength, volatility, and reinvention become simultaneously legible in a single name. McCormick's exhibitions have run at Jeffrey Deitch in Los Angeles, Just A Space in Paris, and OMNI in London, among others; his practice has consistently located the point where American heroism and its architecture become visible. “Judgment Day” is that lens applied to its most concentrated subject.Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson’s “Judgment Day” is available in Gold and Silver editions via Past The Line.

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Summary

  • Visual artist Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson have announced “Judgment Day,” a limited-edition blind-pack fine art print collection under McCormick's “Past The Line” project, centered on November 22, 1986 — the night 20-year-old Tyson became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history
  • The collection is available in two editions: the Gold Pack, hand-signed by both McCormick and Tyson, and the Silver Pack, hand-signed by McCormick alone, both blind-packed with numbered variants so the edition size printed on each piece tells you exactly how many of that variant exist
  • McCormick's work does not depict the fight itself but the pause immediately after; the instant before the outcome was called, when the reverberations of what just happened had not yet settled

Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson have announced “Past The Line - Judgment Day,” a blind-pack fine art print collection built around a single frozen moment: the pause after Trevor Berbick hit the canvas on November 22, 1986, before the world caught up with what Tyson had just done. The collection drops in two editions, Gold and Silver, each blind-packed with numbered variants that tell you exactly how rare your pull is.

McCormick's framing of the subject is what separates this from standard sports memorabilia. Rather than depicting the fight or the knockout itself, the work focuses on the instant immediately after the outcome became clear but before its weight had settled — the seconds in which a 20-year-old from Brownsville became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, but the full meaning of that had not yet arrived. It is a technically precise editorial choice: the violence is absent, the spectacle is present, and the mythology is in the process of forming. McCormick has described his practice as navigating the tension between mythology and contemporary life, and “Judgment Day” is that idea applied to one of the most culturally loaded moments in twentieth century sport.

The blind-pack format is not a gimmick applied to a fine art context but a structural decision that makes the act of collecting the work as meaningful as the work itself. Each pack contains one numbered fine art print; the edition size printed on that number tells you exactly how many of that variant exist across the entire collection, with no ambiguity and no secondary market guesswork. The Gold Pack carries McCormick's and Tyson's signatures on every single print, while the Silver Pack carries McCormick's signature across a wider variant pool. Both follow the same blind-pack reveal ritual, where the specific variant remains unknown until the pack is opened.

The November 22, 1986 win over Berbick was the beginning of a run that would see him unify the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles and become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world — a dominance so complete it produced a mythology that has outlasted the career itself. Few athletes have crossed into the kind of cultural territory where strength, volatility, and reinvention become simultaneously legible in a single name. McCormick's exhibitions have run at Jeffrey Deitch in Los Angeles, Just A Space in Paris, and OMNI in London, among others; his practice has consistently located the point where American heroism and its architecture become visible. “Judgment Day” is that lens applied to its most concentrated subject.

Matt McCormick and Mike Tyson’s “Judgment Day” is available in Gold and Silver editions via Past The Line.

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]]> 0 Bad Bunny Hid His Next Two adidas Silhouettes Inside the BENITO ANTONIO x Zara Campaign

SummaryWithin the campaign imagery for Bad Bunny's 150-piece BENITO ANTONIO x Zara collection, models can be spotted wearing two unreleased Bad Bunny x adidas silhouettes: the Stone Slide and the Heritage HighThe Stone Slide is a naturalistic take on adilette construction that marks Bad Bunny's first move into a more casual footwear lane; the Heritage High is a boxing-inspired silhouette with a slimmer sole and taller profile than the BadBo 1.0, described as more fashion-forwardNeither silhouette has been officially announced by adidas, but both have been circulating in preview form — the Stone Slide was first shown in Puerto Rico last summerBad Bunny dropped the BENITO ANTONIO x Zara collection on May 21 — 150 pieces, photographed by STILLZ in Puerto Rico, creative directed by Janthony Oliveras — and buried inside the campaign lookbook were two unreleased adidas silhouettes that nobody was supposed to notice yet. They noticed.The first is the Stone Slide, an adilette-adjacent silhouette that puts a naturalistic spin on the classic adidas construction. First previewed quietly in Puerto Rico last summer, it has been in the ether long enough for sneaker observers to recognise it on sight, but it has never received an official announcement from adidas. Its appearance in the BENITO ANTONIO campaign confirms it is close — and signals a meaningful shift in Bad Bunny's footwear strategy. His adidas work to date has operated in the high-energy, sell-out-in-seconds tier of the market, from the Campus and Forum collabs through to the BadBo 1.0, which debuted at his Super Bowl LX halftime performance earlier this year and cleared stock almost immediately. The Stone Slide is a different register entirely: casual, wearable, accessible.Meanwhile, the Heritage High is less documented and more intriguing for it. The silhouette draws a clear throughline to the colorway of the "Rise" BadBo 1.0, but takes the design in a taller, slimmer direction — boxing-inspired construction, adidas Japan-adjacent in its aesthetic sensibility, and positioned as a more fashion-forward proposition than anything Bad Bunny has released under the Three Stripes so far. Details remain limited, which given how tightly the Stone Slide's details have been managed, suggests adidas is controlling the cadence of these reveals deliberately.Stay tuned for more info.

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Summary

  • Within the campaign imagery for Bad Bunny's 150-piece BENITO ANTONIO x Zara collection, models can be spotted wearing two unreleased Bad Bunny x adidas silhouettes: the Stone Slide and the Heritage High
  • The Stone Slide is a naturalistic take on adilette construction that marks Bad Bunny's first move into a more casual footwear lane; the Heritage High is a boxing-inspired silhouette with a slimmer sole and taller profile than the BadBo 1.0, described as more fashion-forward
  • Neither silhouette has been officially announced by adidas, but both have been circulating in preview form — the Stone Slide was first shown in Puerto Rico last summer

Bad Bunny dropped the BENITO ANTONIO x Zara collection on May 21 — 150 pieces, photographed by STILLZ in Puerto Rico, creative directed by Janthony Oliveras — and buried inside the campaign lookbook were two unreleased adidas silhouettes that nobody was supposed to notice yet. They noticed.

The first is the Stone Slide, an adilette-adjacent silhouette that puts a naturalistic spin on the classic adidas construction. First previewed quietly in Puerto Rico last summer, it has been in the ether long enough for sneaker observers to recognise it on sight, but it has never received an official announcement from adidas. Its appearance in the BENITO ANTONIO campaign confirms it is close — and signals a meaningful shift in Bad Bunny's footwear strategy. His adidas work to date has operated in the high-energy, sell-out-in-seconds tier of the market, from the Campus and Forum collabs through to the BadBo 1.0, which debuted at his Super Bowl LX halftime performance earlier this year and cleared stock almost immediately. The Stone Slide is a different register entirely: casual, wearable, accessible.

Meanwhile, the Heritage High is less documented and more intriguing for it. The silhouette draws a clear throughline to the colorway of the "Rise" BadBo 1.0, but takes the design in a taller, slimmer direction — boxing-inspired construction, adidas Japan-adjacent in its aesthetic sensibility, and positioned as a more fashion-forward proposition than anything Bad Bunny has released under the Three Stripes so far. Details remain limited, which given how tightly the Stone Slide's details have been managed, suggests adidas is controlling the cadence of these reveals deliberately.

Stay tuned for more info.

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]]> 0 6LACK Is Back and We Hung Out with PlaqueBoyMax: Everything We Loved in Music This Week

All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.fakemink’s Terrified Is Here At LastAfter a live listening event to premiere the project earlier today in his hometown ofEssex, fakemink has lifted the veil on his first studio album under his fakemink moniker: Terrified. His first longform release since his breakout last year, Terrified has the potential to skyrocket the UK underground talent to a new level of recognition adjacent to the mainstream. Read more about the album's Lynchian aesthetic, among other details, here.LISA, ANITTA and REMA Go Global for World Cup Song, “GOALS”Talk about a global music moment. As the 2026 World Cup continues to shape up as one of the most exciting convergences of music and sport on the world stage, three of the biggest modern musicians from across the world have linked up on the newest official cut lifted from the tournament’s official soundtrack. Aptly entitled “GOALS,” FIFA’s latest sonic offering is a collaboration between LISA, ANITTA, and REMA.Veeze Gives the Fans What They Want on Y’all WonIt’s not Worst Tape, but it might be even better. Veeze just packaged all of the tracks we’ve been waiting for him to drop on one mixtape dubbed Y’all Won. A press release describes it as a tape that “sets the tone for his forthcoming sophomore album.” The project arrives in tandem with a star-studded video for “Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” complete with cameos from Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, Lil Yachty, and more.6LACK Enlists Leon Thomas, Young Thug, Odeal, and More on Love is the New GangstaLanding over three years after Since I Have a Lover is 6LACK’s fourth studio project, Love Is The New Gangsta. The 16-track, 44-minute album comes complete with a stellar lineup of featured artists, including 2 Chainz and Young Thug on lead singles “Sunday Again” and “Ashin’ the Blunt,” respectively, as well as Leon Thomas, AZ Chike, Mereba, QUIN, and Odeal throughout the rest of the tracklist.Vince Staples Continues to Build Out Cry Baby World with “White Flag”Following up a string of fan-listening events in Los Angeles, Vince Staples has dropped off the second single from his forthcoming Cry Baby album. Entitled “White Flag,” the new track continues to build on the visual themes and motifs introduced in “Blackberry Marmalade”’s music video, with this one focusing on the rapper painting an American Flag with white paint. Described in a press release as a “dynamic, confrontational body of work that captures the tension, absurdity, and emotional weight of America,” and “an album that doesn’t just document the times and its precedents, but actively wrestles with them,” Cry Baby is built on live instrumentation and hears Staples shift into a new sonic era. The album is due out on June 5.Stormzy Returns With First Track in Two-Plus Years, Featuring OdealThe old guard and the new guard of UK music converge on their first-ever collaborative cut, which also marks Stormzy’s first new music in over two years. “24 Hours” features Odeal and rests on an interpolation of Egypt's 2010 song "In The Morning.”Our Day With PlaqueBoyMaxBefore PlaqueBoyMax ventured down to Orlando for his debut Rolling Loud performance, he made a quick stop in New York City for a few days. One of those days, he pulled up to the Hypebeast office for a classic Chinatown afternoon by our office. We showed him some of our favorite spots, grabbed dim sum, and got him right with a manicure before he took the stage. Read the full story here.JPEGMAFIA Drops EXPERIMENTAL RAPJPEGMAFIA has, literally, dropped EXPERIMENTAL RAP. Peggy continues to push the boundaries of traditional hip hop on the 25-track studio album, which signals his first since 2024’s I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU. There’s only one collaborator on the new release, Buzzy Lee, who also featured on its predecessor project. The divisive, discourse-driving record (in its rollout phase, at least) is centered on themes of power, paranoia, and modern-day clout culture.Charli XCX Stages a Fashion Show for “SS26”Charli XCX’s self-described rock era continues with a second single. This one’s called “SS26” and debuted with a striking Torso-directed music video, in which the songstress struts down the runway in a handful of different looks.On Osamason’s Birthday, He Gave Us a Tour Announcement and a New SingleEarlier this week, Osamason turned 23, and on his birthday, he unveiled a slate of new tour dates and a new single titled “off that!” The Psykturnal run of shows spans Europe, the UK, and Australia, and kicks off on September 16 in the Netherlands.Bladee Drops Sulfur Surfer, First Solo Album Since Cold VisionsPreceded by boisterous yet introspective single "Blondie," Bladee has stepped back into the scene with his first solo studio record since Cold Visions in 2024. Sulfur Surfer spans 13 songs and runs a little over 45 minutes, with a feature from 1980s experimental rock group Current 93 on "Fox & Birch." Reddit is loving the unexpected yet totally sensical collaboration.Molly Santana Getting Her Flowers Post-ICEMANBig ups for Molly Santana. After appearing on Drake’s ICEMAN cut “Ran To Atlanta” alongside Future, Santana gained 7.3 million monthly listeners overnight. The Boy also called her “the biggest in the game.”Liim (Finally) Drops "R.I.P. Peace"We've been waiting for this one ever since Liim premiered it at his one-night-only Baby's All Right Show with WHATMORE back in December. But in true Liim fashion, he wasn't going to drop it until he could do it right. The anticipated new single comes accompanied by a nostalgic Blood Orange-inspired video that draws direct inspiration from Dev Hynes' "Champagne Coast" video, but reimagines the immersive, video-game-esque concept through Liim's Harlem lens.Lelo Goes B2B With New Tape, Pink TilesFollowing earlier this month’s Mastiff, Detroit rapper Lelo has shared its follow up project Pink Tiles, which also clocks in at an even six tracks, and leans into a Ghettotech sound. Both albums are packaged together as Mastiff: Pink Tape.Opium Takes Over GucciCoreOn Saturday night, Demna’s Gucci took over Times Square with its GucciCore runway spectacle. Of course, the designer had a crop of the coolest musicians in the crowd, centered around none other than the Opium trifecta: Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely.

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All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.

fakemink’s Terrified Is Here At Last


After a live listening event to premiere the project earlier today in his hometown ofEssex, fakemink has lifted the veil on his first studio album under his fakemink moniker: Terrified. His first longform release since his breakout last year, Terrified has the potential to skyrocket the UK underground talent to a new level of recognition adjacent to the mainstream. Read more about the album's Lynchian aesthetic, among other details, here.

LISA, ANITTA and REMA Go Global for World Cup Song, “GOALS”

Talk about a global music moment. As the 2026 World Cup continues to shape up as one of the most exciting convergences of music and sport on the world stage, three of the biggest modern musicians from across the world have linked up on the newest official cut lifted from the tournament’s official soundtrack. Aptly entitled “GOALS,” FIFA’s latest sonic offering is a collaboration between LISA, ANITTA, and REMA.

Veeze Gives the Fans What They Want on Y’all Won

It’s not Worst Tape, but it might be even better. Veeze just packaged all of the tracks we’ve been waiting for him to drop on one mixtape dubbed Y’all Won. A press release describes it as a tape that “sets the tone for his forthcoming sophomore album.” The project arrives in tandem with a star-studded video for “Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” complete with cameos from Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, Lil Yachty, and more.

6LACK Enlists Leon Thomas, Young Thug, Odeal, and More on Love is the New Gangsta

Landing over three years after Since I Have a Lover is 6LACK’s fourth studio project, Love Is The New Gangsta. The 16-track, 44-minute album comes complete with a stellar lineup of featured artists, including 2 Chainz and Young Thug on lead singles “Sunday Again” and “Ashin’ the Blunt,” respectively, as well as Leon Thomas, AZ Chike, Mereba, QUIN, and Odeal throughout the rest of the tracklist.

Vince Staples Continues to Build Out Cry Baby World with “White Flag”

Following up a string of fan-listening events in Los Angeles, Vince Staples has dropped off the second single from his forthcoming Cry Baby album. Entitled “White Flag,” the new track continues to build on the visual themes and motifs introduced in “Blackberry Marmalade”’s music video, with this one focusing on the rapper painting an American Flag with white paint. Described in a press release as a “dynamic, confrontational body of work that captures the tension, absurdity, and emotional weight of America,” and “an album that doesn’t just document the times and its precedents, but actively wrestles with them,” Cry Baby is built on live instrumentation and hears Staples shift into a new sonic era. The album is due out on June 5.

Stormzy Returns With First Track in Two-Plus Years, Featuring Odeal


The old guard and the new guard of UK music converge on their first-ever collaborative cut, which also marks Stormzy’s first new music in over two years. “24 Hours” features Odeal and rests on an interpolation of Egypt's 2010 song "In The Morning.”

Our Day With PlaqueBoyMax


Before PlaqueBoyMax ventured down to Orlando for his debut Rolling Loud performance, he made a quick stop in New York City for a few days. One of those days, he pulled up to the Hypebeast office for a classic Chinatown afternoon by our office. We showed him some of our favorite spots, grabbed dim sum, and got him right with a manicure before he took the stage. Read the full story here.

JPEGMAFIA Drops EXPERIMENTAL RAP

JPEGMAFIA has, literally, dropped EXPERIMENTAL RAP. Peggy continues to push the boundaries of traditional hip hop on the 25-track studio album, which signals his first since 2024’s I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU. There’s only one collaborator on the new release, Buzzy Lee, who also featured on its predecessor project. The divisive, discourse-driving record (in its rollout phase, at least) is centered on themes of power, paranoia, and modern-day clout culture.

Charli XCX Stages a Fashion Show for “SS26”

Charli XCX’s self-described rock era continues with a second single. This one’s called “SS26” and debuted with a striking Torso-directed music video, in which the songstress struts down the runway in a handful of different looks.

On Osamason’s Birthday, He Gave Us a Tour Announcement and a New Single

Earlier this week, Osamason turned 23, and on his birthday, he unveiled a slate of new tour dates and a new single titled “off that!” The Psykturnal run of shows spans Europe, the UK, and Australia, and kicks off on September 16 in the Netherlands.

Bladee Drops Sulfur Surfer, First Solo Album Since Cold Visions


Preceded by boisterous yet introspective single "Blondie," Bladee has stepped back into the scene with his first solo studio record since Cold Visions in 2024. Sulfur Surfer spans 13 songs and runs a little over 45 minutes, with a feature from 1980s experimental rock group Current 93 on "Fox & Birch." Reddit is loving the unexpected yet totally sensical collaboration.

Molly Santana Getting Her Flowers Post-ICEMAN

Big ups for Molly Santana. After appearing on Drake’s ICEMAN cut “Ran To Atlanta” alongside Future, Santana gained 7.3 million monthly listeners overnight. The Boy also called her “the biggest in the game.”

Liim (Finally) Drops "R.I.P. Peace"

We've been waiting for this one ever since Liim premiered it at his one-night-only Baby's All Right Show with WHATMORE back in December. But in true Liim fashion, he wasn't going to drop it until he could do it right. The anticipated new single comes accompanied by a nostalgic Blood Orange-inspired video that draws direct inspiration from Dev Hynes' "Champagne Coast" video, but reimagines the immersive, video-game-esque concept through Liim's Harlem lens.

Lelo Goes B2B With New Tape, Pink Tiles


Following earlier this month’s Mastiff, Detroit rapper Lelo has shared its follow up project Pink Tiles, which also clocks in at an even six tracks, and leans into a Ghettotech sound. Both albums are packaged together as Mastiff: Pink Tape.

Opium Takes Over GucciCore


On Saturday night, Demna’s Gucci took over Times Square with its GucciCore runway spectacle. Of course, the designer had a crop of the coolest musicians in the crowd, centered around none other than the Opium trifecta: Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely.

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]]> 0 Fear of God Drops MLB Essentials Spring 2026 Collection

SummaryFear of God launched its modern MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collectionFeatures mid-weight tees, pinstripe fleeces, and iconic franchise apparelPieces retail between $90 and $185 USD on the webstoreFear of God has revealed its MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collection, bringing the label's distinct vision of the relationship between sports and fashion into sharper focus. By reinterpreting classic baseball heritage through a completely modern lens, the collection blends the comfort of everyday athletic apparel with an elevated, contemporary style perspective.The range spans apparel celebrating the league alongside several of its most iconic franchises, including the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. For fans looking for a classic edge, the drop also incorporates a special Cooperstown collection that captures a deeply nostalgic aesthetic for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cincinnati Reds.Key apparel styles highlight updated material selections, introducing a mid-weight cotton tee, marking the very first time this specific fabric weight has been utilized in the brand's MLB lineup, alongside Fear of God Essentials' signature fleece garments adorned with classic pinstripe details and intricate satin-stitched applications.Prices range between $90 - $185 USD, the MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collection is now available through Fear of God's webstore.

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Summary

  • Fear of God launched its modern MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collection
  • Features mid-weight tees, pinstripe fleeces, and iconic franchise apparel
  • Pieces retail between $90 and $185 USD on the webstore

Fear of God has revealed its MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collection, bringing the label's distinct vision of the relationship between sports and fashion into sharper focus. By reinterpreting classic baseball heritage through a completely modern lens, the collection blends the comfort of everyday athletic apparel with an elevated, contemporary style perspective.

The range spans apparel celebrating the league alongside several of its most iconic franchises, including the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. For fans looking for a classic edge, the drop also incorporates a special Cooperstown collection that captures a deeply nostalgic aesthetic for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cincinnati Reds.

Key apparel styles highlight updated material selections, introducing a mid-weight cotton tee, marking the very first time this specific fabric weight has been utilized in the brand's MLB lineup, alongside Fear of God Essentials' signature fleece garments adorned with classic pinstripe details and intricate satin-stitched applications.

Prices range between $90 - $185 USD, the MLB Essentials Spring 2026 collection is now available through Fear of God's webstore.

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]]> 0 Acqua Di Parma Opens an Immersive Seaside Boutique in Italy’s Paraggi for the Summer

SummaryAcqua di Parma’s Paraggi boutique celebrates the maison’s 110th anniversary with seasonal exclusivesInteriors by Dorothée Meilichzon feature artistic collaborations and refined designAvailable until September 2026Acqua di Parma has lifted the curtains to its Paraggi seasonal boutique near Portofino, open until late September 2026 as part of the maison’s 110th anniversary celebrations.To celebrate this sun-drenched residency, the destination features an exclusive co-branded collection marked "Acqua di Parma for Langosteria". The product edit showcases custom ceramic bottles holding Sapone Classico Hand Wash and Fiordilatte Hand Lotion refills in Colonia and Buongiorno scents, alongside artisan hand-painted Chapeau! candles and a natural woven Panama Hat styled with Langosteria’s signature orange grosgrain ribbon.The space's interiors, designed by Dorothée Meilichzon, emphasize a refined yet sunlit atmosphere with discovery tables, bottle‑shaped high tables, luminous shelving and sculptural armchairs. Artistic collaborations enrich the space, including Ben Arpea’s La Terrazza Italiana series and framed watercolors from Acqua di Parma’s archives.Acqua di ParmaVia Paraggi a Mare 5,16038 Paraggi, Italy  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Acqua di Parma (@acquadiparma)

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 14:18:23 +0000 https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/acqua-di-parma-paraggi-collection-boutique-release-info https://hypebeast.com/?post=6725347 info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

Summary

  • Acqua di Parma’s Paraggi boutique celebrates the maison’s 110th anniversary with seasonal exclusives
  • Interiors by Dorothée Meilichzon feature artistic collaborations and refined design
  • Available until September 2026

Acqua di Parma has lifted the curtains to its Paraggi seasonal boutique near Portofino, open until late September 2026 as part of the maison’s 110th anniversary celebrations.

To celebrate this sun-drenched residency, the destination features an exclusive co-branded collection marked "Acqua di Parma for Langosteria". The product edit showcases custom ceramic bottles holding Sapone Classico Hand Wash and Fiordilatte Hand Lotion refills in Colonia and Buongiorno scents, alongside artisan hand-painted Chapeau! candles and a natural woven Panama Hat styled with Langosteria’s signature orange grosgrain ribbon.

The space's interiors, designed by Dorothée Meilichzon, emphasize a refined yet sunlit atmosphere with discovery tables, bottle‑shaped high tables, luminous shelving and sculptural armchairs. Artistic collaborations enrich the space, including Ben Arpea’s La Terrazza Italiana series and framed watercolors from Acqua di Parma’s archives.

Acqua di Parma
Via Paraggi a Mare 5,
16038 Paraggi, Italy

 

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]]> 0 We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon XT-Whisper Colorway To Drop in the Future

When Baltimore-based skate imprint Carpet Company announced its highly anticipated collaboration with Salomon, the sneaker world immediately took notice. The resulting XT‑Whisper Void “Habibi Express” perfectly encapsulated founders Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem’s DIY ethos, merging Salomon’s rugged, trail-ready heritage with Carpet Company’s playful, skate-driven appeal.Leading up to the reveal, the brand dropped a series of conceptual Instagram reels that captured their distinctly irreverent vibe. Tinged with retro-nostalgia and offbeat humor, the narrative centered around a custom, red-horned minivan - the physical embodiment of the "Habibi Express" - decked out with Salomon's logo alongside Carpet Company’s recognizable star-shaped motif. This gradually culminated in the grand unveiling of the campaign visuals, showcasing a sneaker that heavily echoed the custom vehicle: a bold vermillion exterior topped with a warm gold iridescent shimmer, anchored by a black mesh base, and tied together with hits of blue, yellow and metallic silver across various sections of the shoe.Almost a week later, Carpet Company co-founder Osama Abdeldayem revealed an unreleased, alternate colorway of the collaborative sneaker on his personal Instagram account. While Abdeldayem's caption explicitly noted that this predominantly white version "didn't make the cut," the community response has left many wondering: could this discarded sample eventually see the light of day?Photographed directly alongside the official, darker “Habibi Express,” this unreleased sample offers a fresher, perhaps even cleaner iteration of the silhouette. Swapping the bold vermillion palette for a pristine iridescent white upper, the sample maintains the fun and boldness of the original release while offering a much more approachable look. Just like the official release, a stark black mesh base sits beneath the iridescent overlays, grounding the shoe and providing crucial breathability and depth. Bright, vivid red details highlight the Salomon branding, lace loops, and midsole accents, making the entire design pop.In today’s streetwear ecosystem, community feedback is a powerful currency. The comment section on Osama’s post was an immediate landslide of support, with sneakerheads and skaters alike flooding the feed to argue that the white and red iteration was actually the stronger of the two designs. While brand roadmaps and production schedules are typically locked in months in advance, independent operations like Carpet Company have a unique advantage: agility. If the demand is loud enough, independent founders often find a way to reward their most loyal supporters.To predict the future of this white and red XT-Whisper Void, we have to look at Carpet Company’s historical playbook. The Abdeldayem brothers are notorious for their unconventional release strategies and deep appreciation for their core community. When they released their legendary Nike SB Dunk High in 2021, the duo didn't just stop at the retail pair. They produced wildly limited Friends & Family (F&F) versions, special boxes and surprise shock drops at their Baltimore storefront. They have a well-documented habit of creating ultra-rare samples and eventually distributing them to the people who support them the most—whether through hidden website drops, local pop-ups, or intricate scavenger hunts.Further stoking the demand for this white alternative is the reality of the initial "Habibi Express" release. Dropped with strict exclusivity and in highly limited quantities, the vermillion pair sold out almost instantly, leaving a massive portion of the fanbase empty-handed. This scarcity has only amplified the community's hunger. Those who missed out on the official launch are now redirecting their hopes toward this unreleased sample, fueling an even louder push for a second chance to own a piece of the collaboration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Osama Abdeldayem (@0samalama) As of right now, the official word remains that this is strictly a sample. However, the fact that Abdeldayem chose to post about it so publicly shows a degree of weight and intention. Whether this pair eventually reaches retail as a wider release, drops as a hyper-limited webstore exclusive, or remains a mythical F&F pair is yet to be seen. But Carpet Company is rooted in listening to its community and is heavily driven by its cult-like fanbase. While the brand is famous for strictly limited, seasonal drops, when certain hand-screened tees, customized hoodies, or unique skate decks generate massive feedback or absurd resale prices, the brothers occasionally bring them back—either as exact re-releases or slightly modified "flipped" iterations specifically to satisfy fans who missed out.Because this is a Salomon collaboration, bringing this white variant to market involves considerable production time and red tape. Unless the claim that it "didn't make the cut" is merely a tease for a small batch already hidden away until the time is right, we can only dream. But if the community keeps the pressure on, Carpet Company might just have to give the people what they want.

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 13:03:59 +0000 https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/we-would-love-this-unreleased-carpet-company-x-salomon-whisper-void-colorway-to-drop-in-the-future https://hypebeast.com/?post=6724393 info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

When Baltimore-based skate imprint Carpet Company announced its highly anticipated collaboration with Salomon, the sneaker world immediately took notice. The resulting XT‑Whisper Void “Habibi Express” perfectly encapsulated founders Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem’s DIY ethos, merging Salomon’s rugged, trail-ready heritage with Carpet Company’s playful, skate-driven appeal.

Leading up to the reveal, the brand dropped a series of conceptual Instagram reels that captured their distinctly irreverent vibe. Tinged with retro-nostalgia and offbeat humor, the narrative centered around a custom, red-horned minivan - the physical embodiment of the "Habibi Express" - decked out with Salomon's logo alongside Carpet Company’s recognizable star-shaped motif. This gradually culminated in the grand unveiling of the campaign visuals, showcasing a sneaker that heavily echoed the custom vehicle: a bold vermillion exterior topped with a warm gold iridescent shimmer, anchored by a black mesh base, and tied together with hits of blue, yellow and metallic silver across various sections of the shoe.

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

We Would Love This Unreleased Carpet Company x Salomon Whisper Void Colorway To Drop in the Future

Almost a week later, Carpet Company co-founder Osama Abdeldayem revealed an unreleased, alternate colorway of the collaborative sneaker on his personal Instagram account. While Abdeldayem's caption explicitly noted that this predominantly white version "didn't make the cut," the community response has left many wondering: could this discarded sample eventually see the light of day?

Photographed directly alongside the official, darker “Habibi Express,” this unreleased sample offers a fresher, perhaps even cleaner iteration of the silhouette. Swapping the bold vermillion palette for a pristine iridescent white upper, the sample maintains the fun and boldness of the original release while offering a much more approachable look. Just like the official release, a stark black mesh base sits beneath the iridescent overlays, grounding the shoe and providing crucial breathability and depth. Bright, vivid red details highlight the Salomon branding, lace loops, and midsole accents, making the entire design pop.

In today’s streetwear ecosystem, community feedback is a powerful currency. The comment section on Osama’s post was an immediate landslide of support, with sneakerheads and skaters alike flooding the feed to argue that the white and red iteration was actually the stronger of the two designs. While brand roadmaps and production schedules are typically locked in months in advance, independent operations like Carpet Company have a unique advantage: agility. If the demand is loud enough, independent founders often find a way to reward their most loyal supporters.

To predict the future of this white and red XT-Whisper Void, we have to look at Carpet Company’s historical playbook. The Abdeldayem brothers are notorious for their unconventional release strategies and deep appreciation for their core community. When they released their legendary Nike SB Dunk High in 2021, the duo didn't just stop at the retail pair. They produced wildly limited Friends & Family (F&F) versions, special boxes and surprise shock drops at their Baltimore storefront. They have a well-documented habit of creating ultra-rare samples and eventually distributing them to the people who support them the most—whether through hidden website drops, local pop-ups, or intricate scavenger hunts.

Further stoking the demand for this white alternative is the reality of the initial "Habibi Express" release. Dropped with strict exclusivity and in highly limited quantities, the vermillion pair sold out almost instantly, leaving a massive portion of the fanbase empty-handed. This scarcity has only amplified the community's hunger. Those who missed out on the official launch are now redirecting their hopes toward this unreleased sample, fueling an even louder push for a second chance to own a piece of the collaboration.


 

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A post shared by Osama Abdeldayem (@0samalama)

As of right now, the official word remains that this is strictly a sample. However, the fact that Abdeldayem chose to post about it so publicly shows a degree of weight and intention. Whether this pair eventually reaches retail as a wider release, drops as a hyper-limited webstore exclusive, or remains a mythical F&F pair is yet to be seen. But Carpet Company is rooted in listening to its community and is heavily driven by its cult-like fanbase. While the brand is famous for strictly limited, seasonal drops, when certain hand-screened tees, customized hoodies, or unique skate decks generate massive feedback or absurd resale prices, the brothers occasionally bring them back—either as exact re-releases or slightly modified "flipped" iterations specifically to satisfy fans who missed out.

Because this is a Salomon collaboration, bringing this white variant to market involves considerable production time and red tape. Unless the claim that it "didn't make the cut" is merely a tease for a small batch already hidden away until the time is right, we can only dream. But if the community keeps the pressure on, Carpet Company might just have to give the people what they want.

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]]> 0 Jaeger‑LeCoultre Unveils New Reverso Models at Miami Design District Pop‑Up

SummaryJLC unveils a series of new Reverso Tribute Monoface "Or Deco" models in Miami, spanning the Solo Tempo, Cocktail watches, as well as a white gold Small Seconds variantThe unveiling also showcases new statement novelties: Hybris Artistica Pegasus and the Duometre Heliotourbillon PerpetualAt "The Reverso Stories" pop-up exhibition in the Miami Design District, Jaeger-LeCoultre debuts several spectacular novelties that showcase its profound heritage and technical mastery. The exhibition explores the Maison's rich history of Art Deco design, high complications, and rare handcrafts. Expanding the creative and vintage universe of the iconic collection, JLC presented five new models under the Reverso Tribute Monoface umbrella. Leading the lineup is the “Or Deco Solo Tempo,” a downsized three‑hand variant of the Maison’s popular small‑seconds pink‑gold model with a matching Milanese bracelet - now one of its bestsellers - which was first debuted at Watches & Wonders 2025.The tonal story continues with the new monochromatic “Or Deco” Small Seconds in 18k white gold, offering a sleek interplay between its silvery‑gray dial and polished Milanese mesh bracelet. The showcase also formally introduces a trio of gem‑set Reverso Tribute Monoface “Or Deco” Cocktail watches, two of which were spotted on Finn Wolfhard and Tyriq Withers at the Met Gala red carpet earlier this month.Showcasing the extraordinary artistry of the Métiers Rare atelier, the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 Pegasus is a magnificent technical and decorative achievement limited to just five pieces. The 18K pink gold case features a hand-engraved motif of Pegasus - the mythological winged horse - which requires 180 hours of meticulous work to craft the relief against a backdrop of clouds.The artistry extends to the hand-lacquered dial plates and open-worked bridges, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the manual-winding Calibre 179. This complex Duoface movement boasts a Gyrotourbillon consisting of 123 components, with an inner cage completing a rotation every 16 seconds and a peripheral carriage rotating once a minute.Last but not least, Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets its highly sophisticated perpetual calendar with the Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual, now housed in a 44mm platinum case and a matching five-row platinum 950 bracelet. Produced in a limited and numbered edition of just 20 pieces, the watch features a harmonious all-grey dial composed of opaline, brushed, and azuré finishes.At its core beats the Calibre 388, which unites the precision-guaranteeing Duometre dual-gear train concept with a triple-axis Heliotourbillon. The mechanism's three titanium cages rotate on different axes to counter the effects of gravity, creating a mesmerizing "spinning top" effect visible through the dial and a sapphire case window.For more information, head over to Jaeger-LeCoultre's official website.

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:40:17 +0000 https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/jaeger-lecoultre-debuts-new-novelties-at-the-reverso-stories-pop-up-miami-design-district https://hypebeast.com/?post=6725073 info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

Summary

  • JLC unveils a series of new Reverso Tribute Monoface "Or Deco" models in Miami, spanning the Solo Tempo, Cocktail watches, as well as a white gold Small Seconds variant
  • The unveiling also showcases new statement novelties: Hybris Artistica Pegasus and the Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual

At "The Reverso Stories" pop-up exhibition in the Miami Design District, Jaeger-LeCoultre debuts several spectacular novelties that showcase its profound heritage and technical mastery. The exhibition explores the Maison's rich history of Art Deco design, high complications, and rare handcrafts. 

Expanding the creative and vintage universe of the iconic collection, JLC presented five new models under the Reverso Tribute Monoface umbrella. Leading the lineup is the “Or Deco Solo Tempo,” a downsized three‑hand variant of the Maison’s popular small‑seconds pink‑gold model with a matching Milanese bracelet - now one of its bestsellers - which was first debuted at Watches & Wonders 2025.

The tonal story continues with the new monochromatic “Or Deco” Small Seconds in 18k white gold, offering a sleek interplay between its silvery‑gray dial and polished Milanese mesh bracelet. The showcase also formally introduces a trio of gem‑set Reverso Tribute Monoface “Or Deco” Cocktail watches, two of which were spotted on Finn Wolfhard and Tyriq Withers at the Met Gala red carpet earlier this month.

Showcasing the extraordinary artistry of the Métiers Rare atelier, the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 Pegasus is a magnificent technical and decorative achievement limited to just five pieces. The 18K pink gold case features a hand-engraved motif of Pegasus - the mythological winged horse - which requires 180 hours of meticulous work to craft the relief against a backdrop of clouds.

The artistry extends to the hand-lacquered dial plates and open-worked bridges, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the manual-winding Calibre 179. This complex Duoface movement boasts a Gyrotourbillon consisting of 123 components, with an inner cage completing a rotation every 16 seconds and a peripheral carriage rotating once a minute.

Last but not least, Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets its highly sophisticated perpetual calendar with the Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual, now housed in a 44mm platinum case and a matching five-row platinum 950 bracelet. Produced in a limited and numbered edition of just 20 pieces, the watch features a harmonious all-grey dial composed of opaline, brushed, and azuré finishes.

At its core beats the Calibre 388, which unites the precision-guaranteeing Duometre dual-gear train concept with a triple-axis Heliotourbillon. The mechanism's three titanium cages rotate on different axes to counter the effects of gravity, creating a mesmerizing "spinning top" effect visible through the dial and a sapphire case window.

For more information, head over to Jaeger-LeCoultre's official website.

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]]> 0 Take a Look Inside Palace Skateboard's First Mainland China Flagship Store in Shanghai

SummaryPalace Skateboards opens its first standalone store in mainland China on May 23, located within Shanghai's historic Zhangyuan complex in Jing'an DistrictThe store's design draws from classical Chinese garden architecture, continuing Palace's approach of tailoring each location to its surrounding cultural contextThe opening is accompanied by a Shanghai-exclusive collection featuring "Shang-Hi" branding, a Chinese zodiac rabbit mascot, and graphics referencing the city's iconic Oriental Pearl TowerPalace Skateboards has always grown on its own terms. Since Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis founded the brand in 2009 out of London's skate scene, every major move has felt less like a calculated expansion and more like a natural extension of the culture Palace was already embedded in. The Shanghai store, opening May 23 inside the restored Zhangyuan complex in Jing'an District, is the latest proof of that instinct. It's Palace's first standalone location in mainland China, and by any measure, it's the brand's most architecturally ambitious retail statement yet.To appreciate what the Shanghai store represents, it helps to trace how Palace has approached retail from the beginning. The brand's first permanent London outpost, opened in Soho after years of drops that ran through its online store and a handful of stockists, established a blueprint: a space that felt like an extension of the crew rather than a conventional shop floor. That philosophy carried into New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and its Korean locations in Apgujeong and Hongdae. Each store absorbed something from its surroundings without diluting what made Palace recognizable. Shanghai continues that pattern, but raises the stakes considerably.Zhangyuan is not an accidental choice of location. One of Shanghai's most storied heritage complexes, the site dates back to the late Qing dynasty and has been recently restored to preserve its original architectural character. Palace's decision to plant its Tri-ferg inside a space of that historical weight signals something deliberate about how the brand wants to be read in China. This isn't a brand parachuting into a market. It's a brand that did its homework. The three-dimensional mirrored Tri-ferg, angled downward at the entrance to greet visitors, sits against the preserved historic façade in a way that feels considered rather than imposed.The interior design carries that same sensitivity. Stone tiles and limestone ground the space in materiality, while mirrored surfaces and accents of gold and red offer subtle nods to Chinese cultural tradition without tipping into pastiche. A pavilion-inspired structure anchors the centre of the store, echoing classical garden architecture. On the terrace, a pond-like feature incorporates a penjing tree island alongside the Palace cherub, a pairing that unites the brand's irreverent identity with genuine respect for the architectural vocabulary of the space it occupies. For a brand that began life shooting skate videos under London bridges, it's a remarkable evolution in spatial thinking.The Shanghai-exclusive collection reinforces that reading. "Shang-Hi" branding appears across a biker jacket, sports jersey, hoodies, T-shirts, and accessories, accompanied by a rabbit mascot drawn from the Chinese zodiac and graphics paying homage to Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower. The waving Tri-ferg hand, a recurring motif across Palace's recent output, threads the collection back to the brand's core while the city-specific references make clear that this isn't shelf product pulled from the main line. It was made for this opening, for this city, for this moment.That attention to context is what separates Palace's retail expansion from the generic global rollouts that have diluted so many of its contemporaries. The brand has now built stores across three continents without producing a single location that feels interchangeable with another. In an era when flagship stores often function as little more than branded backdrops for content creation, Palace continues to treat the physical store as a genuine creative statement.Palace Skateboards Shanghai opens Saturday, May 23, where the Shanghai-exclusive collection will be available.Palace SkateboardsUnit W1-1A, Zhangyuan280 Maoming North Road, Jing'an DistrictShanghai

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 10:08:38 +0000 https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/palace-skateboards-shanghai-store-images https://hypebeast.com/?post=6725174 info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

Summary

  • Palace Skateboards opens its first standalone store in mainland China on May 23, located within Shanghai's historic Zhangyuan complex in Jing'an District
  • The store's design draws from classical Chinese garden architecture, continuing Palace's approach of tailoring each location to its surrounding cultural context
  • The opening is accompanied by a Shanghai-exclusive collection featuring "Shang-Hi" branding, a Chinese zodiac rabbit mascot, and graphics referencing the city's iconic Oriental Pearl Tower

Palace Skateboards has always grown on its own terms. Since Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis founded the brand in 2009 out of London's skate scene, every major move has felt less like a calculated expansion and more like a natural extension of the culture Palace was already embedded in. The Shanghai store, opening May 23 inside the restored Zhangyuan complex in Jing'an District, is the latest proof of that instinct. It's Palace's first standalone location in mainland China, and by any measure, it's the brand's most architecturally ambitious retail statement yet.

To appreciate what the Shanghai store represents, it helps to trace how Palace has approached retail from the beginning. The brand's first permanent London outpost, opened in Soho after years of drops that ran through its online store and a handful of stockists, established a blueprint: a space that felt like an extension of the crew rather than a conventional shop floor. That philosophy carried into New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and its Korean locations in Apgujeong and Hongdae. Each store absorbed something from its surroundings without diluting what made Palace recognizable. Shanghai continues that pattern, but raises the stakes considerably.

Zhangyuan is not an accidental choice of location. One of Shanghai's most storied heritage complexes, the site dates back to the late Qing dynasty and has been recently restored to preserve its original architectural character. Palace's decision to plant its Tri-ferg inside a space of that historical weight signals something deliberate about how the brand wants to be read in China. This isn't a brand parachuting into a market. It's a brand that did its homework. The three-dimensional mirrored Tri-ferg, angled downward at the entrance to greet visitors, sits against the preserved historic façade in a way that feels considered rather than imposed.

The interior design carries that same sensitivity. Stone tiles and limestone ground the space in materiality, while mirrored surfaces and accents of gold and red offer subtle nods to Chinese cultural tradition without tipping into pastiche. A pavilion-inspired structure anchors the centre of the store, echoing classical garden architecture. On the terrace, a pond-like feature incorporates a penjing tree island alongside the Palace cherub, a pairing that unites the brand's irreverent identity with genuine respect for the architectural vocabulary of the space it occupies. For a brand that began life shooting skate videos under London bridges, it's a remarkable evolution in spatial thinking.

The Shanghai-exclusive collection reinforces that reading. "Shang-Hi" branding appears across a biker jacket, sports jersey, hoodies, T-shirts, and accessories, accompanied by a rabbit mascot drawn from the Chinese zodiac and graphics paying homage to Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower. The waving Tri-ferg hand, a recurring motif across Palace's recent output, threads the collection back to the brand's core while the city-specific references make clear that this isn't shelf product pulled from the main line. It was made for this opening, for this city, for this moment.

That attention to context is what separates Palace's retail expansion from the generic global rollouts that have diluted so many of its contemporaries. The brand has now built stores across three continents without producing a single location that feels interchangeable with another. In an era when flagship stores often function as little more than branded backdrops for content creation, Palace continues to treat the physical store as a genuine creative statement.

Palace Skateboards Shanghai opens Saturday, May 23, where the Shanghai-exclusive collection will be available.

Palace Skateboards
Unit W1-1A, Zhangyuan
280 Maoming North Road, Jing'an District
Shanghai

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]]> 0 Wallhack and Hatsune Miku Are Cementing the Virtual Idol's Place in Desk Culture

SummaryWallhack's "Miku OS" collection is here, featuring the SP-005 glass mousepad, a matching Pro Sleeve, and a Collectors Bundle The collection features original artwork by illustrator najuco, built around a fictional retro operating system aesthetic rooted in Y2K desktop culture and Frutiger Aero designThis marks Wallhack's latest and most conceptually ambitious entry in an ongoing series of Hatsune Miku gaming peripheral collaborationsHatsune Miku has colonized album covers, fashion runways, and concert stages. Now she's taking over your desk. Wallhack's "Miku OS" collection translates the world's most recognizable virtual idol into a fictional retro operating system rendered across a glass mousepad, a matching Pro Sleeve, and a Collectors Bundle. It reads less like a licensed product and more like a piece of internet mythology made physical.To understand why the Miku OS collection lands differently, it helps to trace how Wallhack arrived here. The brand, which evolved from the original SkyPad lineage, built its reputation on glass mousepads that competitive players actually trusted. The SP-004 and SP-005 surfaces became go-to references in aim training communities for their balance of speed and control. That technical credibility gave Wallhack something most peripheral brands don't have when they pursue IP collaborations: a reason for serious players to pay attention beyond the artwork.The brand's limited edition museum documents a consistent thread of Miku collaborations stretching back across multiple SP-004 drops, "Summer Miku" among them, each featuring commissioned artwork and exclusive packaging. What distinguishes the Miku OS drop is its conceptual ambition: where earlier Miku editions presented the character as a standalone illustration, this collection builds an entire fictional world around her. Wallhack describes it as a love letter to the internet before it grew up, pulling from Y2K desktop culture and Frutiger Aero optimism, a visual language built on the cheerful, translucent interface design that defined early 2000s computing.That framing is deliberate and culturally precise. Frutiger Aero has undergone a significant nostalgia revival in recent years, particularly among communities that came of age during that era of the internet. Pairing it with Hatsune Miku, who debuted in 2007 and became the first true virtual idol at the exact moment that aesthetic was peaking, is not accidental. Wallhack frames this as a one and done collaboration, built around an operating system that never existed but probably should have. The implication is clear: Miku OS is an alternate timeline made into a desk object.The artwork, created by illustrator najuco, sits at the center of that concept. Retro window chrome and ASCII artifacts frame najuco's original illustration, designed around the kind of UI that made the future feel friendly. It's a specific visual register, not generic anime fan art, but a considered aesthetic collaboration between an illustrator fluent in internet nostalgia and a brand that has spent years learning how to translate subculture into peripheral design. The most resonant drops in gaming hardware are no longer the ones that slap an IP onto existing hardware — they're the ones that build a world the product lives inside. The Miku OS collection arrives at a moment when desk setup culture and collector culture have effectively merged. Gaming peripherals now occupy the same display shelves as sneakers and art toys. Limited edition glass pads from Wallhack's archive already trade at multiples on the secondary market, with earlier Miku editions among the most sought-after. Described as one and done, the Miku OS drop positions itself squarely within that collector logic while remaining a fully functional performance product, a dual identity that defines the most interesting hardware releases in the space right now.The Wallhack x Hatsune Miku "Miku OS" Collectors Bundle is available now via Wallhack, with orders shipping around May 25.

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 10:30:33 +0000 https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/sp-005-miku-os-pad-pro-sleeve-collectors-bundle-release-info https://hypebeast.com/?post=6725210 info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

Summary

  • Wallhack's "Miku OS" collection is here, featuring the SP-005 glass mousepad, a matching Pro Sleeve, and a Collectors Bundle 
  • The collection features original artwork by illustrator najuco, built around a fictional retro operating system aesthetic rooted in Y2K desktop culture and Frutiger Aero design
  • This marks Wallhack's latest and most conceptually ambitious entry in an ongoing series of Hatsune Miku gaming peripheral collaborations

Hatsune Miku has colonized album covers, fashion runways, and concert stages. Now she's taking over your desk. Wallhack's "Miku OS" collection translates the world's most recognizable virtual idol into a fictional retro operating system rendered across a glass mousepad, a matching Pro Sleeve, and a Collectors Bundle. It reads less like a licensed product and more like a piece of internet mythology made physical.

To understand why the Miku OS collection lands differently, it helps to trace how Wallhack arrived here. The brand, which evolved from the original SkyPad lineage, built its reputation on glass mousepads that competitive players actually trusted. The SP-004 and SP-005 surfaces became go-to references in aim training communities for their balance of speed and control. That technical credibility gave Wallhack something most peripheral brands don't have when they pursue IP collaborations: a reason for serious players to pay attention beyond the artwork.

The brand's limited edition museum documents a consistent thread of Miku collaborations stretching back across multiple SP-004 drops, "Summer Miku" among them, each featuring commissioned artwork and exclusive packaging. What distinguishes the Miku OS drop is its conceptual ambition: where earlier Miku editions presented the character as a standalone illustration, this collection builds an entire fictional world around her. Wallhack describes it as a love letter to the internet before it grew up, pulling from Y2K desktop culture and Frutiger Aero optimism, a visual language built on the cheerful, translucent interface design that defined early 2000s computing.

That framing is deliberate and culturally precise. Frutiger Aero has undergone a significant nostalgia revival in recent years, particularly among communities that came of age during that era of the internet. Pairing it with Hatsune Miku, who debuted in 2007 and became the first true virtual idol at the exact moment that aesthetic was peaking, is not accidental. Wallhack frames this as a one and done collaboration, built around an operating system that never existed but probably should have. The implication is clear: Miku OS is an alternate timeline made into a desk object.

The artwork, created by illustrator najuco, sits at the center of that concept. Retro window chrome and ASCII artifacts frame najuco's original illustration, designed around the kind of UI that made the future feel friendly. It's a specific visual register, not generic anime fan art, but a considered aesthetic collaboration between an illustrator fluent in internet nostalgia and a brand that has spent years learning how to translate subculture into peripheral design. The most resonant drops in gaming hardware are no longer the ones that slap an IP onto existing hardware — they're the ones that build a world the product lives inside. 

The Miku OS collection arrives at a moment when desk setup culture and collector culture have effectively merged. Gaming peripherals now occupy the same display shelves as sneakers and art toys. Limited edition glass pads from Wallhack's archive already trade at multiples on the secondary market, with earlier Miku editions among the most sought-after. Described as one and done, the Miku OS drop positions itself squarely within that collector logic while remaining a fully functional performance product, a dual identity that defines the most interesting hardware releases in the space right now.

The Wallhack x Hatsune Miku "Miku OS" Collectors Bundle is available now via Wallhack, with orders shipping around May 25.

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]]> 0 Lewis Hamilton Shuts Down Retirement Rumors

SummaryLewis Hamilton has dismissed rumors regarding his Formula 1 retirement and plans to remain in the sport for the foreseeable futureThe seven-time world champion confirmed his multi-year agreement secures his place on the grid through at least the 2027 seasonDespite facing a challenging start to his current campaign, the British driver remains fully focused on his future with the Italian teamAhead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton addressed growing speculation about his professional future by asserting that retirement from F1 is not currently a consideration. The British driver is navigating his second season with Scuderia Ferrari and explicitly confirmed that his contract with Ferrari keeps him on the grid until at least the end of 2027. Hamilton pushed back against critics suggesting he might step away from motorsport entirely. He stated he is already mapping out the next phase of his competitive career. The initial February 2024 announcement of his transition to Maranello sent shockwaves through the paddock. His continued dedication underscores a relentless pursuit of an unprecedented eighth world title.The recent clarification arrives as Hamilton currently holds fifth place in the drivers' championship. He sits tied with McLaren standout Lando Norris while trailing his own teammate Charles Leclerc by an eight-point margin. Transitioning to a new constructor in 2025 brought expected adaptation hurdles. The veteran pilot had to adjust to fresh operational protocols and different car characteristics after a historic tenure at Mercedes. He recently showed flashes of his trademark pace in the 2026 season. A notable podium finish in China highlighted his capacity to extract maximum performance from the current Ferrari challenger.Longevity in modern Formula 1 requires immense physical and mental conditioning. Hamilton frequently draws comparisons to Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso. Alonso continues competing at the highest level of international motorsport as he approaches his mid-forties. The grueling nature of the current calendar tests drivers severely. Hamilton maintains that his fundamental love for racing remains undiminished. He noted he is completely clear about his trajectory over the coming seasons. This relentless international travel schedule and intense media scrutiny have done little to dampen his competitive fire.With his contract status public knowledge, the racing icon intends to focus entirely on closing the performance gap to the championship front-runners. The Scuderia continues developing its technical package in hopes of delivering a consistently dominant machine. Securing a driver of Hamilton's caliber for an extended period provides crucial stability for the Maranello engineers. The sport approaches a massive shift in technical regulations on the horizon. His vast experience will prove invaluable for car development. The commitment guarantees the global superstar remains a central figure in Formula 1 as the competitive landscape evolves.

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Summary

  • Lewis Hamilton has dismissed rumors regarding his Formula 1 retirement and plans to remain in the sport for the foreseeable future
  • The seven-time world champion confirmed his multi-year agreement secures his place on the grid through at least the 2027 season
  • Despite facing a challenging start to his current campaign, the British driver remains fully focused on his future with the Italian team

Ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton addressed growing speculation about his professional future by asserting that retirement from F1 is not currently a consideration. The British driver is navigating his second season with Scuderia Ferrari and explicitly confirmed that his contract with Ferrari keeps him on the grid until at least the end of 2027. Hamilton pushed back against critics suggesting he might step away from motorsport entirely. He stated he is already mapping out the next phase of his competitive career. The initial February 2024 announcement of his transition to Maranello sent shockwaves through the paddock. His continued dedication underscores a relentless pursuit of an unprecedented eighth world title.

The recent clarification arrives as Hamilton currently holds fifth place in the drivers' championship. He sits tied with McLaren standout Lando Norris while trailing his own teammate Charles Leclerc by an eight-point margin. Transitioning to a new constructor in 2025 brought expected adaptation hurdles. The veteran pilot had to adjust to fresh operational protocols and different car characteristics after a historic tenure at Mercedes. He recently showed flashes of his trademark pace in the 2026 season. A notable podium finish in China highlighted his capacity to extract maximum performance from the current Ferrari challenger.

Longevity in modern Formula 1 requires immense physical and mental conditioning. Hamilton frequently draws comparisons to Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso. Alonso continues competing at the highest level of international motorsport as he approaches his mid-forties. The grueling nature of the current calendar tests drivers severely. Hamilton maintains that his fundamental love for racing remains undiminished. He noted he is completely clear about his trajectory over the coming seasons. This relentless international travel schedule and intense media scrutiny have done little to dampen his competitive fire.

With his contract status public knowledge, the racing icon intends to focus entirely on closing the performance gap to the championship front-runners. The Scuderia continues developing its technical package in hopes of delivering a consistently dominant machine. Securing a driver of Hamilton's caliber for an extended period provides crucial stability for the Maranello engineers. The sport approaches a massive shift in technical regulations on the horizon. His vast experience will prove invaluable for car development. The commitment guarantees the global superstar remains a central figure in Formula 1 as the competitive landscape evolves.

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]]> 0 OMEGA Launches the ‘007 First Light’ Seamaster Diver 300M in Real Life

SummaryOMEGA unveils Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph “007 First Light,” inspired by the upcoming video gameFirst chronograph in Bond’s Diver 300M history, detailed with PVD bronze gold accents and NATO strap optionsAvailable now, retailing at $9,400 USDOMEGA has introduced a unique addition to its James Bond legacy by translating a digital timepiece from the upcoming video game, 007 First Light, into a physical reality. Developed in collaboration with game creators IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios, the new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph allows fans to wear the exact watch utilized by a young James Bond in the game's origin story.Within the game, which launches globally on May 27, 2026, the watch serves as an essential espionage tool equipped with an electronic hacking device and a laser strap. While the physical iteration forgoes these fictional gadgets, it faithfully captures the distinct visual identity seen on screen, marking the first-ever chronograph in James Bond’s Seamaster Diver 300M history.The 44mm stainless steel watch is highly detailed, featuring a polished black ceramic bezel ring with a white enamel diving scale and distinctive polished black ceramic pushers. Its black ceramic dial, engraved with the Diver’s essential laser waves, is highlighted by a subdial ring at 3 o'clock finished in PVD bronze gold. This bronze gold material also accents the central chronograph seconds hand, contrasting with the rhodium-plated, Super-LumiNova-filled hands and indexes. Powering the watch is the self-winding OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9900, visible through a sapphire crystal caseback that displays a specially metallized 007 First Light logo.Adding to its collectible nature, the Diver 300M introduces an exclusive NATO strap inspired by the game's aesthetic. The black, grey, and beige striped design echoes the colorway worn in the film No Time to Die, but features a unique pattern, a special Seamaster buckle, and 007 First Light engravings. Wearers can also customize their look with six other NATO strap options from OMEGA's accessories collection, each modeled after different playable versions in the game.Presented in a special box inspired by the in‑game suitcase, the timepiece is now available through OMEGA, retailing at $9,400 USD.

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Summary

  • OMEGA unveils Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph “007 First Light,” inspired by the upcoming video game
  • First chronograph in Bond’s Diver 300M history, detailed with PVD bronze gold accents and NATO strap options
  • Available now, retailing at $9,400 USD

OMEGA has introduced a unique addition to its James Bond legacy by translating a digital timepiece from the upcoming video game, 007 First Light, into a physical reality. Developed in collaboration with game creators IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios, the new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph allows fans to wear the exact watch utilized by a young James Bond in the game's origin story.

Within the game, which launches globally on May 27, 2026, the watch serves as an essential espionage tool equipped with an electronic hacking device and a laser strap. While the physical iteration forgoes these fictional gadgets, it faithfully captures the distinct visual identity seen on screen, marking the first-ever chronograph in James Bond’s Seamaster Diver 300M history.

The 44mm stainless steel watch is highly detailed, featuring a polished black ceramic bezel ring with a white enamel diving scale and distinctive polished black ceramic pushers. Its black ceramic dial, engraved with the Diver’s essential laser waves, is highlighted by a subdial ring at 3 o'clock finished in PVD bronze gold. This bronze gold material also accents the central chronograph seconds hand, contrasting with the rhodium-plated, Super-LumiNova-filled hands and indexes. Powering the watch is the self-winding OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9900, visible through a sapphire crystal caseback that displays a specially metallized 007 First Light logo.

Adding to its collectible nature, the Diver 300M introduces an exclusive NATO strap inspired by the game's aesthetic. The black, grey, and beige striped design echoes the colorway worn in the film No Time to Die, but features a unique pattern, a special Seamaster buckle, and 007 First Light engravings. Wearers can also customize their look with six other NATO strap options from OMEGA's accessories collection, each modeled after different playable versions in the game.

Presented in a special box inspired by the in‑game suitcase, the timepiece is now available through OMEGA, retailing at $9,400 USD.

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]]> 0 SHINOGI’s Case 15-25 Knife Storage Redefines What a Professional Blade System Should Be

SummarySHINOGI's Case 15-25 is a professional knife storage system engineered for working chefs and knife enthusiastsThe product prioritizes accessibility, protection, and structural integrity in a single form factorTen years of development have been condensed into a system that balances practical function with material precisionMost kitchen storage is an afterthought. A wooden block, a magnetic strip, a drawer that fits whatever. Chef Matt Abergel spent ten years refusing to accept that compromise. The result is SHINOGI's Case 15-25, a professional knife storage system engineered with the kind of rigor usually reserved for the blades themselves — a single object that treats knife protection, daily accessibility, and spatial precision as one integrated problem rather than three separate concerns.Storage systems for professional knives face competing demands: they must protect expensive blades from damage, allow rapid access during service, organize multiple blade types and sizes, and integrate cleanly into a working kitchen environment. Most commercial solutions sacrifice one priority to achieve another. The SHINOGI Case 15-25 addresses these competing functions as a unified design problem.The system's architecture stems from Abergel's decade of observation in working kitchens. Professional chefs don't have time for complex storage protocols. Knives must be retrievable in seconds, organized intuitively, and stored in a way that prevents edge damage and blade degradation. The Case 15-25 translates these operational requirements into physical design decisions. Every detail — from how blades are cradled to how the system manages airflow to prevent corrosion — reflects the reality of professional kitchen conditions.The development timeline itself speaks to the engineering rigor involved. Ten years is an uncommon investment for a single storage product. That duration suggests Abergel and the SHINOGI team subjected the system to extended real-world testing, iterating on materials, geometry, and functionality based on direct feedback from professional kitchens. The result is a system refined across thousands of hours of actual use rather than theoretical design exercises.The Case 15-25 designation hints at the system's dimensional logic. Professional knife assortments typically range from 6-inch utility blades to 10-inch chef's knives. The naming convention suggests the product was engineered around specific blade lengths and profiles common in professional work. This specificity distinguishes it from generic storage solutions that attempt to accommodate everything but optimize nothing.Material selection reinforces the product's focus on protection and longevity. Professional kitchens operate in demanding conditions: high humidity, temperature fluctuations, water exposure, and constant handling. The Case 15-25's construction would need to withstand this environment while protecting blade edges and preventing moisture damage. Abergel's decade of development almost certainly involved testing multiple material combinations to achieve durability without compromising accessibility or aesthetic integration into a kitchen space.The accessibility question is particularly telling. Poor storage forces chefs to handle knives repeatedly, moving them between locations before and after service. The Case 15-25's design likely minimizes unnecessary handling by positioning blades within immediate reach, organized by type or size. This reduces wear on blades, decreases risk of accidents, and speeds kitchen operations. It's a functional concern that becomes a design principle.The SHINOGI Case 15-25 is available now via the SHINOGI webstore.

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Summary

  • SHINOGI's Case 15-25 is a professional knife storage system engineered for working chefs and knife enthusiasts
  • The product prioritizes accessibility, protection, and structural integrity in a single form factor
  • Ten years of development have been condensed into a system that balances practical function with material precision

Most kitchen storage is an afterthought. A wooden block, a magnetic strip, a drawer that fits whatever. Chef Matt Abergel spent ten years refusing to accept that compromise. The result is SHINOGI's Case 15-25, a professional knife storage system engineered with the kind of rigor usually reserved for the blades themselves — a single object that treats knife protection, daily accessibility, and spatial precision as one integrated problem rather than three separate concerns.

Storage systems for professional knives face competing demands: they must protect expensive blades from damage, allow rapid access during service, organize multiple blade types and sizes, and integrate cleanly into a working kitchen environment. Most commercial solutions sacrifice one priority to achieve another. The SHINOGI Case 15-25 addresses these competing functions as a unified design problem.

The system's architecture stems from Abergel's decade of observation in working kitchens. Professional chefs don't have time for complex storage protocols. Knives must be retrievable in seconds, organized intuitively, and stored in a way that prevents edge damage and blade degradation. The Case 15-25 translates these operational requirements into physical design decisions. Every detail — from how blades are cradled to how the system manages airflow to prevent corrosion — reflects the reality of professional kitchen conditions.

The development timeline itself speaks to the engineering rigor involved. Ten years is an uncommon investment for a single storage product. That duration suggests Abergel and the SHINOGI team subjected the system to extended real-world testing, iterating on materials, geometry, and functionality based on direct feedback from professional kitchens. The result is a system refined across thousands of hours of actual use rather than theoretical design exercises.

The Case 15-25 designation hints at the system's dimensional logic. Professional knife assortments typically range from 6-inch utility blades to 10-inch chef's knives. The naming convention suggests the product was engineered around specific blade lengths and profiles common in professional work. This specificity distinguishes it from generic storage solutions that attempt to accommodate everything but optimize nothing.

Material selection reinforces the product's focus on protection and longevity. Professional kitchens operate in demanding conditions: high humidity, temperature fluctuations, water exposure, and constant handling. The Case 15-25's construction would need to withstand this environment while protecting blade edges and preventing moisture damage. Abergel's decade of development almost certainly involved testing multiple material combinations to achieve durability without compromising accessibility or aesthetic integration into a kitchen space.

The accessibility question is particularly telling. Poor storage forces chefs to handle knives repeatedly, moving them between locations before and after service. The Case 15-25's design likely minimizes unnecessary handling by positioning blades within immediate reach, organized by type or size. This reduces wear on blades, decreases risk of accidents, and speeds kitchen operations. It's a functional concern that becomes a design principle.

The SHINOGI Case 15-25 is available now via the SHINOGI webstore.

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]]> 0 Apple TV Will Broadcast a Major League Soccer Match Filmed on an iPhone 17 Pro

SummaryApple TV has announced that the May 23 Major League Soccer match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be the first major professional live sporting event broadcast entirely shot on iPhone 17 ProThe production will deploy smartphone units throughout Dignity Health Sports Park to capture traditional broadcast views alongside unique perspectives utilizing the device's Apple Log 2 video formatThis milestone follows a series of technical trials that began with a 2025 Friday Night Baseball game and marks the full integration of mobile hardware into a live sports streaming workflowApple TV will broadcast a live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on the iPhone 17 Pro on Saturday, May 23. The historic production features the LA Galaxy facing off against Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Viewers tuning in at 7:30 p.m. PT will witness the first time a major professional live sporting event is shot entirely on mobile hardware. The milestone broadcast arrives during the final weekend of league play before the regular season pauses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America.Producers are positioning smartphone units throughout the stadium to deliver the pristine video quality fans expect while leveraging a compact form factor for dynamic new perspectives. The setup captures team warmups on the pitch, player introductions, in-net goal angles and the atmosphere inside the venue. Apple relies on the device's three 48MP Fusion cameras to replicate the equivalent of eight standard lenses. Professional grade video features like Apple Log 2 allow the broadcast team to maintain high production values while bringing audiences closer to the action.Integrating smartphones into professional sports streaming workflows began with a September 2025 Friday Night Baseball matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. The production team initially used the smartphone to record select moments and cinematic in-stadium footage. That technical trial earned recognition from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which added a device used during the broadcast to its permanent collection. Following strong fan reception, Apple expanded the hardware application across additional events like the 2025 MLS Cup before committing to a fully mobile setup for this upcoming match.The upcoming game represents a significant shift in live sports broadcasting methodology. Subscribers in more than 100 countries can access the stream without regional blackouts. Utilizing commercial smartphones for an uninterrupted professional broadcast highlights rapid advancements in consumer camera technology. The success of this weekend's production could pave the way for more flexible and immersive sports coverage across the industry.

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Summary

  • Apple TV has announced that the May 23 Major League Soccer match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be the first major professional live sporting event broadcast entirely shot on iPhone 17 Pro
  • The production will deploy smartphone units throughout Dignity Health Sports Park to capture traditional broadcast views alongside unique perspectives utilizing the device's Apple Log 2 video format
  • This milestone follows a series of technical trials that began with a 2025 Friday Night Baseball game and marks the full integration of mobile hardware into a live sports streaming workflow

Apple TV will broadcast a live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on the iPhone 17 Pro on Saturday, May 23. The historic production features the LA Galaxy facing off against Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Viewers tuning in at 7:30 p.m. PT will witness the first time a major professional live sporting event is shot entirely on mobile hardware. The milestone broadcast arrives during the final weekend of league play before the regular season pauses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America.

Producers are positioning smartphone units throughout the stadium to deliver the pristine video quality fans expect while leveraging a compact form factor for dynamic new perspectives. The setup captures team warmups on the pitch, player introductions, in-net goal angles and the atmosphere inside the venue. Apple relies on the device's three 48MP Fusion cameras to replicate the equivalent of eight standard lenses. Professional grade video features like Apple Log 2 allow the broadcast team to maintain high production values while bringing audiences closer to the action.

Integrating smartphones into professional sports streaming workflows began with a September 2025 Friday Night Baseball matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. The production team initially used the smartphone to record select moments and cinematic in-stadium footage. That technical trial earned recognition from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which added a device used during the broadcast to its permanent collection. Following strong fan reception, Apple expanded the hardware application across additional events like the 2025 MLS Cup before committing to a fully mobile setup for this upcoming match.

The upcoming game represents a significant shift in live sports broadcasting methodology. Subscribers in more than 100 countries can access the stream without regional blackouts. Utilizing commercial smartphones for an uninterrupted professional broadcast highlights rapid advancements in consumer camera technology. The success of this weekend's production could pave the way for more flexible and immersive sports coverage across the industry.

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]]> 0 AMD's Ryzen AI Halo Workstation Gets a Starting Price Tag of $3,999 USD

SummaryAMD announced a $3,999 USD starting price for the Ryzen AI Halo developer workstation with pre-orders opening in June 2026The compact system challenges the NVIDIA DGX Spark by offering Windows compatibility and up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memoryThe companion Ryzen AI Max 400 series processors support up to 192GB of unified memory to run massive AI models locallyAMD announced pricing for its highly anticipated Ryzen AI Halo developer workstation. The compact machine arrives in June 2026 with a $3,999 USD price tag. Positioned as a direct rival to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, the new hardware brings massive artificial intelligence processing capabilities directly to the desktop. The launch marks a major shift for creators and developers heavily reliant on expensive cloud computing tokens.The entry-level configuration packs serious power into a tiny 150 by 150 by 43 millimeter chassis. This unit utilizes the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and an XDNA 2 NPU capable of 50 TOPS. It includes 128GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. Unlike its primary NVIDIA competitor that restricts users to Linux environments, the AMD system leverages an x86-64 architecture. This allows full compatibility with both Windows and Linux operating systems right out of the box.Alongside the physical workstation, the tech giant detailed its broader Ryzen AI Max 400 series processor lineup. Leading the pack is the flagship Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 16 cores capable of boosting up to 5 GHz. Under the hood, the silicon houses 80MB of cache and an upgraded NPU pushing 55 TOPS. Graphics performance also receives a major bump through 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units.Memory allocation serves as the defining feature for the new processor family. The top tier supports an unprecedented 192GB of unified memory. Users can allocate up to 160GB entirely as VRAM. This massive pool makes the 400 series the first x86 client processor capable of running AI models with over 300 billion parameters locally. It effectively eliminates the need for external server farms for intensive machine learning tasks.The steep upfront cost targets professional developers seeking long-term savings. Heavy remote AI agent usage typically racks up bills around $750 per month. By bringing those workloads in-house, the hardware investment pays for itself within six months. The premium package also bundles preinstalled software playbooks and developer program access to accelerate setup workflows.

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Summary

  • AMD announced a $3,999 USD starting price for the Ryzen AI Halo developer workstation with pre-orders opening in June 2026
  • The compact system challenges the NVIDIA DGX Spark by offering Windows compatibility and up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory
  • The companion Ryzen AI Max 400 series processors support up to 192GB of unified memory to run massive AI models locally

AMD announced pricing for its highly anticipated Ryzen AI Halo developer workstation. The compact machine arrives in June 2026 with a $3,999 USD price tag. Positioned as a direct rival to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, the new hardware brings massive artificial intelligence processing capabilities directly to the desktop. The launch marks a major shift for creators and developers heavily reliant on expensive cloud computing tokens.

The entry-level configuration packs serious power into a tiny 150 by 150 by 43 millimeter chassis. This unit utilizes the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and an XDNA 2 NPU capable of 50 TOPS. It includes 128GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. Unlike its primary NVIDIA competitor that restricts users to Linux environments, the AMD system leverages an x86-64 architecture. This allows full compatibility with both Windows and Linux operating systems right out of the box.

Alongside the physical workstation, the tech giant detailed its broader Ryzen AI Max 400 series processor lineup. Leading the pack is the flagship Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 16 cores capable of boosting up to 5 GHz. Under the hood, the silicon houses 80MB of cache and an upgraded NPU pushing 55 TOPS. Graphics performance also receives a major bump through 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units.

Memory allocation serves as the defining feature for the new processor family. The top tier supports an unprecedented 192GB of unified memory. Users can allocate up to 160GB entirely as VRAM. This massive pool makes the 400 series the first x86 client processor capable of running AI models with over 300 billion parameters locally. It effectively eliminates the need for external server farms for intensive machine learning tasks.

The steep upfront cost targets professional developers seeking long-term savings. Heavy remote AI agent usage typically racks up bills around $750 per month. By bringing those workloads in-house, the hardware investment pays for itself within six months. The premium package also bundles preinstalled software playbooks and developer program access to accelerate setup workflows.

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]]> 0 The Nike SB Air Max Ishod Serves Up a "Tennis Ball" Colorway

Name: Nike SB Air Max Ishod “Tennis Ball”Colorway: Volt/Volt/Black/BlackSKU: IB6212-701MSRP: $125 USDRelease Date: May 29 Where to Buy: NikeThe official images of the Nike SB Air Max Ishod “Tennis Ball” highlight a bold reinterpretation of Ishod Wair’s skate‑ready silhouette with a vibrant neon palette. The upper is crafted from mesh and suede panels drenched in a fluorescent yellow‑green tone reminiscent of a tennis ball, contrasted by black detailing along the tongue, laces, and inner lining. A tonal Swoosh blends seamlessly into the sidewalls, while reflective accents add depth to the design. The sculpted midsole incorporates visible Air cushioning, paired with a durable gum outsole that reinforces the shoe’s skateboarding functionality.This electric neon finish is balanced by stark black contrasts cutting across the side-panel Swoosh, interior collar lining and structural overlays. Elevating its collectible appeal, the pair is accessorized with a unique, co-branded mini tennis ball hangtag keychain that reinforces the playful courtside narrative.

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Name: Nike SB Air Max Ishod “Tennis Ball”
Colorway: Volt/Volt/Black/Black
SKU: IB6212-701
MSRP: $125 USD
Release Date: May 29 
Where to Buy: Nike

The official images of the Nike SB Air Max Ishod “Tennis Ball” highlight a bold reinterpretation of Ishod Wair’s skate‑ready silhouette with a vibrant neon palette. The upper is crafted from mesh and suede panels drenched in a fluorescent yellow‑green tone reminiscent of a tennis ball, contrasted by black detailing along the tongue, laces, and inner lining. A tonal Swoosh blends seamlessly into the sidewalls, while reflective accents add depth to the design. The sculpted midsole incorporates visible Air cushioning, paired with a durable gum outsole that reinforces the shoe’s skateboarding functionality.

This electric neon finish is balanced by stark black contrasts cutting across the side-panel Swoosh, interior collar lining and structural overlays. Elevating its collectible appeal, the pair is accessorized with a unique, co-branded mini tennis ball hangtag keychain that reinforces the playful courtside narrative.

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]]> 0 JJJJound Teases a First Look at its New Balance 1890 Sneaker in “Grey”

Name: JJJJound x New Balance 1890 “Grey”SKU: TBCRelease Date: 2026Following up on the initial teaser of the "Tuxedo-style" black and white pair, a second colorway has emerged to expand the Montreal design studio's footprint on New Balance's newest collaborative silhouette. Officially revealed through a lookbook image shared by JJJJound on their official Instagram account, this first look at the JJJJound x New Balance 1890 “Grey” arrived as part of a preview for the brand's upcoming JJJJ SS26 Summer Weekend Capsule.The upper is dressed in layered shades of grey mesh and suede, accented by muted synthetic overlays that emphasize depth without overpowering the design. Branding remains understated, with a tonal “N” logo on the quarters and subtle JJJJound text at the heel tab, reinforcing the collaboration’s signature restrained aesthetic. Cream laces and a sculpted midsole add contrast, while the outsole features a mix of black and grey for functional balance. View this post on InstagramA post shared by JJJJound (@jjjjound)

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Name: JJJJound x New Balance 1890 “Grey”
SKU: TBC
Release Date: 2026

Following up on the initial teaser of the "Tuxedo-style" black and white pair, a second colorway has emerged to expand the Montreal design studio's footprint on New Balance's newest collaborative silhouette. Officially revealed through a lookbook image shared by JJJJound on their official Instagram account, this first look at the JJJJound x New Balance 1890 “Grey” arrived as part of a preview for the brand's upcoming JJJJ SS26 Summer Weekend Capsule.

The upper is dressed in layered shades of grey mesh and suede, accented by muted synthetic overlays that emphasize depth without overpowering the design. Branding remains understated, with a tonal “N” logo on the quarters and subtle JJJJound text at the heel tab, reinforcing the collaboration’s signature restrained aesthetic. Cream laces and a sculpted midsole add contrast, while the outsole features a mix of black and grey for functional balance.


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]]> 0 LISA, Anitta and Rema Team Up for FIFA Anthem “Goals”

Summary"Goals" serves as an energetic FIFA World Cup 2026™ anthem, fusing high-energy pop, Latin rhythms and Afrobeats percussionLISA, Anitta and Rema use tournament competitive imagery as an empowering metaphor for personal ambition and triumphThe track blends pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats, celebrating ambition and individuality“Goals,” the collaborative single by LISA, Anitta and Rema arrives as an official theme song for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, marrying global pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats into a high‑energy anthem. Released alongside an official music video, the production of the song leans on pulsating rhythms and layered percussion, creating a celebratory mood that mirrors its lyrical focus on ambition and self‑expression.Lines such as “I got goals, I got dreams, I got visions” reinforce the theme of striving toward success, while each artist’s verse adds a distinct cultural flavor — LISA’s sharp delivery, Anitta’s playful cadence and Rema’s smooth melodic flow. Reflecting the title’s double meaning, the anthem uses the imagery of the tournament’s competitive stakes to serve as an empowering metaphor for personal ambition and triumph.“Goals” positions itself as a cultural crossover that reflects the artists’ diverse backgrounds and international appeal. The lyrics critique conformity while celebrating individuality, with tongue‑in‑cheek references to fame and perseverance. The refrain “We don’t stop, we don’t quit, we got goals” acts as both mantra and rallying cry, aligning the track with FIFA Sound’s mission to unite audiences through music.Watch the official music video above. "Goals" is now available to stream on major music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

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Summary

  • "Goals" serves as an energetic FIFA World Cup 2026™ anthem, fusing high-energy pop, Latin rhythms and Afrobeats percussion
  • LISA, Anitta and Rema use tournament competitive imagery as an empowering metaphor for personal ambition and triumph
  • The track blends pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats, celebrating ambition and individuality

“Goals,” the collaborative single by LISA, Anitta and Rema arrives as an official theme song for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, marrying global pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats into a high‑energy anthem. Released alongside an official music video, the production of the song leans on pulsating rhythms and layered percussion, creating a celebratory mood that mirrors its lyrical focus on ambition and self‑expression.

Lines such as “I got goals, I got dreams, I got visions” reinforce the theme of striving toward success, while each artist’s verse adds a distinct cultural flavor — LISA’s sharp delivery, Anitta’s playful cadence and Rema’s smooth melodic flow. Reflecting the title’s double meaning, the anthem uses the imagery of the tournament’s competitive stakes to serve as an empowering metaphor for personal ambition and triumph.

“Goals” positions itself as a cultural crossover that reflects the artists’ diverse backgrounds and international appeal. The lyrics critique conformity while celebrating individuality, with tongue‑in‑cheek references to fame and perseverance. The refrain “We don’t stop, we don’t quit, we got goals” acts as both mantra and rallying cry, aligning the track with FIFA Sound’s mission to unite audiences through music.

Watch the official music video above. "Goals" is now available to stream on major music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

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]]> 0 Watch the Official Trailer of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2

SummaryNetflix unveils the official trailer of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2The new installment shifts Team Avatar into the Earth Kingdom and Ba Sing SeThe seven-episode sophomore chapter officially premieres globally on June 25, 2026Netflix has released the official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, teasing Earth Kingdom politics, new allies like Toph Beifon and escalating Fire Nation threats.Season 2 shifts the narrative from the icy landscapes of the Northern Water Tribe to the sprawling Earth Kingdom, where viewers are introduced to Ba Sing Se, a city of walls and secrets, where Aang, Katara and Sokka attempt to convince the Earth King to join the fight against Fire Lord Ozai.Season 2 adapts Book Two: Earth from the original Nickelodeon series, continuing directly after the defense of the Northern Water Tribe. Showrunner Albert Kim describes the live‑action as a “remix, not a cover,” promising faithful recreations of iconic episodes like Appa’s Lost Days while expanding unseen moments for a more grounded live‑action experience.Filmed back‑to‑back with Season 3, the sophomore season emphasizes martial arts authenticity, with Aang’s earthbending training rooted in Hung Ga kung fu. The trailer underscores Netflix’s ambition to elevate the adaptation beyond its debut, blending political intrigue, spiritual encounters, and explosive battles. Fans can expect the new season to premiere worldwide on June 25, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.

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Summary

  • Netflix unveils the official trailer of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2
  • The new installment shifts Team Avatar into the Earth Kingdom and Ba Sing Se
  • The seven-episode sophomore chapter officially premieres globally on June 25, 2026

Netflix has released the official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, teasing Earth Kingdom politics, new allies like Toph Beifon and escalating Fire Nation threats.

Season 2 shifts the narrative from the icy landscapes of the Northern Water Tribe to the sprawling Earth Kingdom, where viewers are introduced to Ba Sing Se, a city of walls and secrets, where Aang, Katara and Sokka attempt to convince the Earth King to join the fight against Fire Lord Ozai.

Season 2 adapts Book Two: Earth from the original Nickelodeon series, continuing directly after the defense of the Northern Water Tribe. Showrunner Albert Kim describes the live‑action as a “remix, not a cover,” promising faithful recreations of iconic episodes like Appa’s Lost Days while expanding unseen moments for a more grounded live‑action experience.

Filmed back‑to‑back with Season 3, the sophomore season emphasizes martial arts authenticity, with Aang’s earthbending training rooted in Hung Ga kung fu. The trailer underscores Netflix’s ambition to elevate the adaptation beyond its debut, blending political intrigue, spiritual encounters, and explosive battles. Fans can expect the new season to premiere worldwide on June 25, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.

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