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• Netflix has officially announced a "KPop Demon Hunters" global concert tour, produced in partnership with live entertainment giant AEG Presents
• The news was revealed by Netflix president of ad sales Amy Reinhard during the streamer's upfronts presentation to ad buyers in New York City
• While specific dates and cities are still under wraps, the tour is slated to begin next year and promises a "live experience that will bring elements of the two-time Oscar-winning film to life in spectacular ways"

The cinematic sensation that took the world by storm is officially stepping out of the screen and onto the live stage. Netflix made a massive announcement for fans of its record-shattering animated feature: KPop Demon Hunters is getting a global concert tour. Teaming up with Los Angeles-based live entertainment powerhouse AEG Presents, the streamer is looking to capitalize on the film's unprecedented popularity by bringing its beloved characters and chart-topping soundtrack directly to arenas around the world.

Details regarding exactly how the animated hit will be translated into a live arena tour are still largely being kept under wraps. A brief press release promised an unforgettable "live experience that will bring elements of the two-time Oscar-winning film to life in spectacular ways." However, it remains to be seen how the tour will utilize the film's star-studded musical cast—which includes EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI as the singing voices for the superstar demon-hunting trio, HUNTR/X.

“Obviously, nothing has captured the world's attention quite like KPop Demon Hunters,” Netflix president of ad sales Amy Reinhard shared with the upfronts audience. “There were sing-a-longs, Halloween costumes, shoutouts at the U.S. Open and Buckingham Palace. There was even a 25% spike in flights booked to Korea."

Reinhard emphasized that the film remains the most popular movie on Netflix, achieving a staggering 325.1 million views in its first 91 days of streaming. "We’re really excited to announce that next year, in partnership with AEG Presents, we’re going to keep that momentum going with our very first world concert tour," she continued. "The live tour is going to bring fans even closer to the characters and the music that they love.”

Produced by Sony Animation and directed by Maggie Kang alongside Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, a world-renowned idol group who balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as badass demon hunters protecting their fans from supernatural threats.

As Netflix continues to expand its footprint in live, in-person entertainment, a global tour for its most-watched English-language movie of all time feels like a guaranteed blockbuster. Fans eager to see HUNTR/X in the flesh will want to keep a close eye out for official dates and ticketing details, which are expected to drop later this year. Fans can join the waitlist to be notified about concert and ticket details here.

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• Pizza Hut Japan has officially launched the "Nomeru Pizza Cheese Curry," an incredibly cheesy and creamy pie marketed as being practically "drinkable"
• The limited-time offering blends traditional Japanese curry sauce with Gouda cheese on classic pizza dough, creating a molten, savory texture
• The new Cheese Curry Pizza is available at participating Pizza Hut Japan locations now through June 15, 2026

Pizza Hut Japan is operating on an entirely different level when it comes to fast-food innovation, and its latest creation proves that the chain is not afraid to break the rules of traditional pizza making. Building on the country's deep love for rich, savory comfort food, Pizza Hut Japan has officially dropped the "Nomeru Pizza Cheese Curry." The pie's molten, ultra-creamy texture is so exceptionally smooth and heavy on the sauce that the brand is affectionately marketing the dish as a "drinkable" pizza.

The concept of combining curry and bread is already a beloved staple in Japanese bakeries, and cheese curry is a standard upgrade in local comfort food. Pizza Hut Japan essentially took these two universally loved ideas and fused them into a single, highly slurpable pie. The base of the pizza features a rich, savory Japanese curry sauce spread thick over the dough.

However, the real secret to the Nomeru Pizza Cheese Curry's unique texture is its cheese selection. Instead of relying on the standard, stringy mozzarella pull, Pizza Hut opted to blanket the pie in Gouda. The Gouda was specifically chosen for its sharper flavor and stronger aroma, elevating the dish with a rich, savory edge that melts seamlessly into the warm curry to create its signature "drinkable" consistency.

For those looking to try this wild culinary crossover, the pies are priced very reasonably. A personal-sized pie starts at just 700 yen (approximately $4.55 USD), while a medium pizza will run you 2,230 yen (roughly $14.50 USD). The chain is also offering a satisfying combo meal that pairs the pizza with fries and fried chicken for 990 yen.

While American fast-food fans can only look on in jealousy, Pizza Hut Japan continues to prove why it operates in a parallel universe of flavor innovation. For those lucky enough to be in the region, the Nomeru Pizza Cheese Curry will be melting onto menus until June 15, 2026.

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• Getting an early start on spooky season, Nike has unveiled a horror-themed Air Force 1 Low inspired by the legendary Scream movie franchise
• Unofficially dubbed the "Ghostface," the sneaker features a distressed white leather upper, a blacked-out sole, and aggressive "slashed" side Swooshes
• The design is packed with cinematic easter eggs, including blood-red accents, a Scream-style tongue logo, and a custom lace dubrae shaped like a 90s cordless phone

Nike is officially bringing one of the most iconic slashers in horror history to its most iconic silhouette. Although spooky season is still months away, the Swoosh is already building major hype for Halloween 2026 with a first look at the spine-chilling Nike Air Force 1 Low "Ghostface." Channeling the terrifying, meta-horror energy of the beloved Scream franchise, this thematic release transforms the classic court sneaker into a cinematic tribute complete with slashed materials and killer details.

To capture the essence of Woodsboro's most infamous killer, Nike completely overhauled the Air Force 1's traditional pristine upper. The design starts with a white leather base that has been aggressively covered in black distressed and scratched detailing, giving the shoe a chaotic, battle-worn appearance. The horror motif is taken a step further with the side Swooshes, which look as though they have been literally slashed open by Ghostface's signature hunting knife.

Grounding the design is a stark black midsole and outsole, which provide a heavy contrast to the distressed upper. To break up the monochromatic chaos, sharp pops of blood-red are applied to the lace tips, the forefoot mini Swoosh, and the heel branding.

However, it's the hyper-specific movie references that will truly win over horror fans. The tongue tag swaps out standard typography for bold, white "Nike" branding that directly mimics the sharp, curved font of the classic Scream title logo. Best of all, the sneaker features a custom lace dubrae molded into the shape of a retro cordless phone—an unmistakable nod to the terrifying, trivia-laced phone calls that kick off every movie in the franchise.

Nike's annual Halloween drops are always a highlight of the sneaker calendar, but the "Ghostface" Air Force 1 Low is already shaping up to be a standout classic. Whether you're a die-hard horror buff or just looking for the ultimate October flex, you'll want to keep a close eye on the SNKRS app as autumn approaches. Just don't answer the phone.

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• A new show at Anton Kern Gallery in New York pairs work by photographers Roe Ethridge and Nobuyoshi Araki
• On view through July 2, the exhibition brings forth archival works by Araki, alongside new and “revisted” works by Ethridge

American artist Roe Ethridge opens the Nobuyoshi Araki archive for a new duet show at New York’s Anton Kern Gallery. Araki, known for his confessional “I-Photography” style, and Ethridge, a notable pop pictorialist, share the stage for the first time , united by talents for visual tension and their painterly, juxtapositional approaches to the camera.

Curated and sequence by Ethridge himself, the exhibition offers up trove of still lifes, nudes and floral arrangements, bridging the artists’s distinct aesthetic codes. Ethridge presents two new prints from his dreamy, pinhole Floral Arrangements series from the ’90s, a decision sparked by Araki’s Liquitex-drenched Painted Flowers (2004), evoking the quiet banality of suburban ornament and memories of his mother’s calendars.

He puts these in conversation with cuts from Araki’s archive, notably Flower Cemetery and Tokyo Nude. Staged erotic scenes are layered against the grit of Tokyo backstreets, moving between the public and private, while the typical politeness of floral beauty is disrupted by uncanny plastic figures, peppered throughout the works.

Ethridge takes cues from Araki’s instinctiveness  in “Landing in Tokyo,” an iPhone snap of Mount Fuji taken from an airplane window, and “Rainbow over Shore Front Parkway,” a sublime shot of what comes after rain. Both tap in to the visceral mode of documentation that characterizes the Japanese master, reconstructed through universal, contemporary gestures.

Nobuyoshi Araki and Roe Ethridge is now on view at Anton Kern Gallery's main gallery and 91 Walker window through July 2.

Anton Kern Gallery
16 East 55th Street,
New York, NY 10022

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

Don Toliver Premieres "E85" Music Video on Gas Station Pumps

Don Toliver has been hinting at an "E85" music video for a minute now, and today is the day it finally dropped – but not after an initial premiere by way of various gas station pumps. Toliver had clips of the video premiering across a handful of gas stations nationwide before dropping the music video for the fan-favorite OCTANE cut in full.

Show Me The Body Sits Shotgun and Goes "Swimming" Through Queens in "No God" Music Video

You've likely seen one of License's videos before, a fast-car-driving content creator known for his viral videos of "swimming" through traffic. Show Me The Body tapped in with him for their newest music video, "On God," which spotlights the group's frontman, Julian Pratt, riding shotgun with License as they swim through traffic in Queens, New York. In addition to the high-octane, high-stress visual, the band also properly announced its long-awaited fourth studio album, Alone Together, which is slated to drop on July 10

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Save the Date: Clipse, JID, and Samara Cyn at Red Rocks on November 12

Three generations of hip-hop are converging in the mountains of Colorado this summer. Coming to the storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre on November 12 is Clipse, JID, and Samara Cyn. Our calendar is already blocked off.

SALEM x Supreme – Led By Skrilla

Yes, you're reading that right. Supreme teamed up with SALEM for an extensive collaborative capsule, with the lookbook fronted by none other than Skrilla. Sure, the graphics and outerwear are impressive, but what really brings the range home is the collaborative grippy socks. Read more here.

Kenny Mason's Bark Matches His Bite on BULLDAWG

Kenny Mason just calmly dropped an insanely solid album on a Tuesday. The rapper has lifted the veil on his newest studio record, BULLDAWG, which hears Mason continue to mature in his distinct, genre-defying sound, holding his own on a majority of the project and enlisting a stellar lineup of contributors for the rest: JID, Dominic Fike, and Paris Texas.

Liim Fronts Nike x Procell Total 90 Heirloom Collaboration

Hey, we know that guy... Leading the lookbook for the Nike x Procell Total 90 Heirloom collab sneakers is none other than emerging local legend, Liim Lasalle. Read more here.

Freddie Gibbs Makes History as Mizuno's First Non-Sporting Global Brand Ambassador

Welcome to the team, Freddie. The rapper makes history as he signs on with Mizuno as the sportswear label's first non-sporting global brand ambassador. Rumor has it, there's also a Freddie Gibbs x Mizuno collaborative capsule in the works as well... Read more here.

It's Official: fakemink's Debut Finally Has a Release Date

All eyes have been on fakemink as he's been gearing up to drop his formal studio debut record. After keeping official dates and details – aside from the title, Terrified – under wraps, mink has finally confirmed the project's release date and cover art on the heels of his Rolling Loud performance. Terrified is officially set to drop everywhere next Friday, May 22.

...And a Merch Drop

mink paired the proper album announcement with a merch capsule as well. Spanning apparel and physical copies of the project, the drop sees the Terrified cover art image imbued across the entire lineup of goods: hoodies, graphic tees, printed matter, and vinyl.

Is reggie Finally Getting Ready to Roll Out the Album?

If you've been following along, reggie was supposed to drop an album a minute ago now. However, the project has since been delayed seemingly indefinitely, with no sign of a new release date. We've been bumping reggie's string of 2025 singles in the interim, but this past New Music Friday, reggie added another one to the rotation. For his first single of 2026, he shared "2b," which hopefully signals the kickstart of the formal album rollout.

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Costa welcomes elite waterman and environmental advocate Kai Lenny to its global roster of pros, building on the brand’s continued commitment to ocean conservation and purpose-driven water culture.

Born and raised on Maui’s North Shore, Kai has become one of the most respected figures in big wave surfing and the action sports world. Riding 70ft+ waves at Nazaré, winning SUP World Titles, and redefining how to ride Hawaii’s North Shore JAWS break, Kai has reshaped what it means to be an action sports athlete. In addition to his surfing claims, Kai leads by example with community activities such as beach and ocean cleanups, using his own boat to help remove thousands of pounds of marine debris.

“The ocean has really been the biggest provider for me aside from my parents, of course, and I feel a responsibility to protect it,” says Kai Lenny, Costa Pro. “I’ve learned that real impact comes from action. Costa shares that mindset, not just building products for life on the water, but fighting to protect the ocean for future generations to come.”

Costa partners with anglers, athletes, and organizations that share a deep connection to the ocean, community, and conservation—making Kai Lenny a natural fit for the brand. Kai’s next step in his career is to continue inspiring the next generation of water enthusiasts to See What’s Out There and pursue their ambitions, focus on mental and whole-body wellness, and cultivate positive community engagement locally and throughout the world.

Kai will work closely with the brand on storytelling, product integration, and inspiring the next generation of water explorers to See What’s Out There. Kai joins the Costa team alongside Mark Healey, Kevin Vandam, Oliver White, Ben Thouard, Conner Coffin, Rachel Moore, and more. With this addition, Costa continues to build a team that prioritizes protecting the places they love to explore.

For more information and to check out Costa’s latest offerings, visit the official website.

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• A.P.C. and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design is launching a denim-focused collection inspired by cinematic icons like Charlie Chaplin and Paul Newman.
• Releasing May 19, 2026, the collaboration features co-branded raw denim, "Canadian Tuxedo" interpretations, and minimalist basics marked by the brands' combined lightning bolt and guitar logo.

Even though A.P.C. just dropped its Brain Dead collaboration, we’re already looking forward to its next “interaction,” which will be a special denim-forward collection with fragment design by Hiroshi Fujiwara.

Across a range of garments and accessories, Fujiwara’s knack for cinematic influences, and both brands’ affinity for denim are expressed with subtlety: a jacket silhouette inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times and an homage to Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, with trousers finished by a rubber stripe at the leg. The stripe detail also lends itself to their interpretation of the “Canadian Tuxedo” (a term for denim-on-denim jacket-trouser pairings), mirroring the detailing of traditional tuxedo pants.

Each of the deep indigo garments features a bright white embroidered emblem that combines Fragment’s lightning bolt and A.P.C.’s guitar icon into one logo. Springing from the friendship between Fujiwara and A.P.C's Jean Touitou, the collection also discreetly features their embroidered initials HF and JT, as soon as on the panelled Oxford shirt. In the wider collection, the selection of raw denim pieces will be accompanied by white and indigo cotton tees, hoodies, and chinos, each featuring the collaborative wordmarks. Standout accessories include a raw denim hat and a tote bag to complete the look. 

The A.P.C. x fragment collection is set for release on May 19, 2026, via A.P.C. stores and online.

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• Salomon has partnered with Baltimore-based skate brand Carpet Company for a bold new take on the XT-Whisper Void silhouette

• The striking design draws direct inspiration from the "Habibi Express," Carpet Company’s signature 1995 Honda Acty Street van, featuring high-gloss red finishes and iridescent TPU detailing

• The release is strictly limited to 1,720 individually numbered pairs globally—a clever nod to the address of Carpet Company’s Baltimore warehouse where the van is stored

The intersection of high-performance outdoor gear and gritty, independent skate culture has yielded one of the most exciting footwear collaborations of the season. Salomon has officially joined forces with Carpet Company—the beloved Baltimore-based skate brand founded in 2016 by brothers Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem. Known for their self-taught, instinct-driven DIY approach to screen-printing and board design, Carpet Company is injecting its signature irreverent energy into Salomon's technical XT-Whisper Void, resulting in a shoe that completely challenges convention.

Rather than looking to the trails for inspiration, the Abdeldayem brothers looked straight into their own driveway. The design of the collaborative XT-Whisper Void is heavily anchored by the "Habibi Express," Carpet Company’s iconic 1995 Honda Acty Street van that serves as a daily fixture in the brand's universe.

Translating a vintage Japanese microvan into a wearable sneaker is no easy feat, but the execution is flawless. The shoe features a vibrant, high-gloss red finish perfectly matched to the vehicle's paint job. To mimic the reflection of the van's windows, the upper utilizes striking iridescent TPU overlays. The design is rounded out with custom graphics and Carpet Company's signature devil horns, effectively turning Salomon's utilitarian base into a highly personal, tongue-in-cheek statement piece.

To make the release even more special, the brands are keeping the production numbers incredibly tight. Only 1,720 individually numbered pairs have been produced worldwide. The highly specific production run is a direct homage to 1720 Llewelyn Ave, the address of Carpet Company's Baltimore warehouse where the "Habibi Express" resides, cementing the shoe as both a functional runner and a rare collectible.

As Salomon continues to successfully expand into cultural spaces where community and design intersect, this Carpet Company link-up proves that technical footwear doesn't have to take itself too seriously. With only 1,720 pairs in existence, the XT-Whisper Void launches May 16 exclusively at
Carpet Company retail, followed by a release on carpetco.us on May 17 at 8 p.m. EST, and a global release on May 21 at Salomon.

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Ahead of his debut headline show at the Royal Albert Hall next week, Kojey Radical has extended his creativity beyond the studio for his latest collaboration with Lotus.

Reimagining the Lotus Emeya Hyper GT — the British automotive manufacturer’s luxury sports EV — the East London artist draws from his new album, Don’t Look Down to apply its theme into a wholly different medium.

Having been experimenting with a “Royal Blue” color palette for the project’s rollout, he covers the car’s exterior in the same hue — even recreating the brand’s signature yellow emblem, something Kojey recalls as “the moment it stopped feeling like another collab and started feeling like trust.” Describing the theme of the album being about “pressure, visibility, fear, confidence and being under the spotlight,” as well as the color, the car’s design is also built around the concept of motion, where the emotional range of the album is expressed through how the textures and gradients are revealed depending on how you look at the car.

Before music, Kojey was a keen illustrator and used this multi-hyphenate experience to step in as creative director for this collab. Offering a unique lens to the project, he took a more hands-on approach to the process in contrast to a typical brand-artist partnership, from building mood boards and sketches in the early phases, to testing how light bounces off the car’s exterior to reflect his inspirations of “brutalist architecture, metallic surfaces, deep royal blues, reflections, city lights, and the idea of hidden contours revealing themselves under pressure.”

Hypebeast headed down to the unveiling of the Kojey Radical x Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT at the brand’s showroom in Mayfair, London, to take a first look at the car and spoke to the artist about how the project came to life.

Hypebeast: Can you remember your first encounter with Lotus?

Kojey Radical: I grew up in Hoxton Market, Hackney. Lotus wasn’t something I was exposed to growing up as no one had it in the ends. The first one I saw was the Lotus Esprit in a rerun of James Bond’s Spy Who Loved Me, how it turned into a submarine felt like something lifted straight out of a comic book.

What is it about the brand that resonates with you?

A lot of luxury can feel cold or overdesigned, but Lotus still feels connected to the dreamer. There’s heritage there, but it’s also pushing forward, and that mirrors where I’m at creatively. I’ve never been interested in nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. I’m interested in evolution without losing identity.

The conversations started pretty organically, with an undertone of shock that they were giving me so much creative freedom. Once we realized we were speaking the same language, it stopped feeling like a “brand collaboration” and started feeling more like building a world together.

How did you bring the vibe of Don’t Look Down to the design?

We never really saw it as just a wrap design, the capability for customization at Lotus is truly endless and the last thing I wanted to do was paste the album onto a car. Some of the themes from the project did translate into this design, especially around the color palette. I’ve been experimenting with “Royal Blue” and it seemed like the perfect fit.

Don’t Look Down is an album about pressure, visibility, fear, confidence and being under the spotlight, I wanted the car to feel like the motion and tension from those themes frozen in place. Something elegant from afar, but layered and textured the closer you get. A lot of the inspiration came from brutalist architecture, metallic surfaces, deep royal blues, reflections, city lights, and the idea of hidden contours revealing themselves under pressure. The textures and gradients almost feel alive depending on how the light hits the car, which felt true to the emotional shifts across the album. Put simply, if we took the car and placed it in a literal blue spotlight, what would naturally happen to the car’s form, and what elements would start to reveal themselves.

Talk us through the process of the project from conception to unveiling.

The process was way more hands-on than people probably expect. From early moodboards to material references, color conversations, lighting tests, interior detail, I wanted to bring my best foot forward and show I was really passionate about this collaboration. I had ideas for the Emeya, Eletre and Esprit spiralling around in my mind, I made a deck to present to Lotus and had a bunch of illustrations I stayed up the night before scanning and reprinting to try different colors. I wanted this to feel unique and kept thinking about making something they would want to put in a museum one day. One of the most exciting parts of the process was seeing how they could take 2D random sketches and color swatches and render them to see exactly how they would interact with the car. Full credit goes to the team at Lotus for bringing that to life and guiding me through the process.

In what ways has working on a car as a medium changed the way you view your creativity?

It forced me to think spatially and physically in a completely different way. Music is emotional and audible. A car is tactile, it moves through the world. People interact with it in real time, from multiple angles, in changing light, at different speeds. It made me realise creativity doesn’t have to stay confined to one discipline. Storytelling can exist in so many other mediums. I’m passionate about this and would love to do more one day. A childhood dream was realized the day I saw the car in real life.

How did it feel to be able to officially change the colour of the Lotus emblem for this collab?

Honestly, that felt massive. The emblem is sacred territory for a brand with that kind of history. That was the moment it stopped feeling like another collab and started feeling like trust.

How has this partnership differed from anything else you’ve done before?

Most collaborations still orbit around promotion in some way. This felt more like authorship. I wasn’t just attaching my name to something, I was involved in shaping an emotional language for the project from the ground up. The level of trust, detail, and creative freedom made it feel closer to working with friends than doing a traditional brand partnership. It also challenged me because the audience isn’t just music fans. Car culture, design culture, fashion culture, they all read details differently. So I had to create something that could speak across all of those spaces without losing authenticity.

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• The Japan-based Sashiko Gals created a one-of-one custom version of the pixelated HIDDEN x Umbro FW25 football jersey.
• This exclusive gift features traditional hand-stitched patterns and technicolor embroidery, blending 17th-century Japanese mending techniques with modern streetwear, though no public release is planned.

The HIDDEN x Umbro football jersey was already a statement in itself, boasting its hyper pixelated waterfalls and multilingual graphics. Now, Sashiko Gals, a group of women based in Northern Japan who specialize in traditional sashiko, unveiled their own twist on the FW25 collaboration.

Originally released in September 2025, HIDDEN and Umbro partnered on an 18-piece capsule collection of classic sportswear, including the featured jersey and cap. The Digi Falls jersey is printed with an all-over pixelated pattern and emblazoned with a HIDDEN wordmark at the front. At the chest, Umbro’s signature emblem and a football crest give the piece a real field jersey feel.

As a one-of-one gift to HIDDEN NY in late 2025, the Sashiko Gals added their signature updates to the design with multi-directional patterns and technicolor designs, from swirling stitches on the body to a grid pattern on the backside. Elsewhere, on the collar and hand-stitched tabs add a lived-in character to the garment.

Lately, the Sashiko Gals, founded in 2023, have become well-known for their custom sneakers, including official collaborations with New Balance. Though the sewing technique is seeing a resurgence today, especially in streetwear, it began as a functional mending technique during the 17th-century Edo Period. Over the centuries, it grew into an artful tradition, preserved by multi-generational practitioners.

The custom jersey and cap were an exclusive gift for HIDDEN NY and aren’t expected to receive a wider release as of the time of writing.

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Hot off its Kinetic Playscape installation at Milan Design Week, ASICS recently joined JD to launch a new pop-up space in Soho, London. As the first of its kind, the JD x ASICS House combined the theme of wellness with music and style, bringing locals to enjoy their favorite weekend rituals all under one roof.

Over the three-days, guests dropped by a listening lounge built with blue lights and chrome interiors for a laid-back feel, while Dead Good Coffee served up drinks in an all-day matcha bar. Bringing the latest trends into the space, the brand’s new season sneaker drops were exhibited for guests to try on and capture in their own polaroids.

Among the footwear models featured at the space was the GEL-NYC 2.0 – one of the latest offerings from ASICS which blends its heritage styles with modern tech for a lightweight feel. Its predecessor, the GEL-NYC, also landed at the space in its latest colorways alongside the GEL-1130 and other silhouettes from the GEL franchise.

Meanwhile, JD hosted several workshops which continued to hone in on the holistic themes of the pop-up. Following its opening night curated by Balamii and featuring DJ Seinfeld, the schedule on the second day focused on style with a tooth gem station as well as a customization workshop that brought bows and dyed panels to ASICS’ running silhouettes. To round off the activities, The Rogue Room collective were invited to host a yoga session for guests on Sunday, in keeping with the brand’s Sound Mind. Sound Body ethos.

Take a closer look at what went down at the JD x ASICS House in the gallery above.

To shop the brand’s latest sneaker drops, visit JD’s website or global stores now.

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• Spotify has launched "Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)," a personalized retrospective that allows users to review their entire listening history to celebrate the platform's 20th anniversary
• The mobile-optimized experience features previously unshared lifetime statistics, including the user's first streamed song, their exact account creation date, and total minutes spent listening to their top artist
• Users receive a custom "All-Time Top Songs" playlist featuring their 120 most-played tracks, alongside highly shareable digital cards built for social media

To commemorate two decades of dominating the audio streaming landscape, Spotify has unleashed "Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)." This comprehensive data recap grants long-term subscribers a hyper-personalized window into their entire listening history. Functioning as a supercharged version of the brand's viral year-end Wrapped event, the retrospective surfaces deep-catalog insights that span far beyond a standard 12-month cycle. Users can revisit the exact date they first joined the platform, uncover the inaugural track they ever streamed, and view the staggering total number of unique songs they have spun since creating their accounts.

Founders Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon launched the service in 2006, eventually bringing it to the US in 2011. Since then, the platform has fundamentally shifted global music consumption. The new anniversary feature leans into this cultural weight by generating a custom All-Time Top Songs playlist for each listener. The 120-track collection meticulously ranks the user's most-played anthems alongside individual play counts and total minutes spent listening to their ultimate favorite artist. All of these statistics arrive in the form of highly shareable digital cards, engineered to dominate social media feeds exactly like their annual recap counterparts. While interactive slides remain optimized for mobile devices, the generated all-time playlists can be saved directly to user libraries for playback across desktop and web applications.

Beyond individual listening habits, the anniversary hub spotlights global milestones from the past twenty years. Official platform data confirms Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny as the titans of the streaming era, cementing Swift as the most-streamed artist of all time. Meanwhile, The Weeknd's inescapable hit "Blinding Lights" reigns supreme as the most-streamed song in the app's history. Rival services like Apple Music and Amazon Music have increasingly attempted to replicate the recap trend, but this deep-dive retrospective proves Spotify still dictates the interactive data conversation. The massive rollout is currently live across 144 markets, supporting 16 different languages for fans ready to confront their long-term musical evolution.

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• Performance boost of 20 percent over previous iterations, dropping body temperatures an additional two degrees Celsius
• Adjustable exhaust vent designed to push warm air away from the user, clearing high-collared shirts with ease
• Bundled Reon Pocket Tag 2 sensor feeds real-time ambient climate data to a smartphone companion app for automatic adjustments

Summer commutes are notoriously brutal, but Sony wants to hack your body temperature before the sweat even sets in. The tech giant just dropped the Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus, an upgraded wearable air conditioner that sits flush against the back of your neck to provide targeted, skin-contact cooling. Currently hitting the European and UK markets, the device pushes the boundaries of everyday techwear. Engineered by a former Alpha camera division designer, this latest iteration delivers a 20 percent improvement in raw cooling performance. According to the brand, that hardware bump translates to a surface temperature drop of an additional two degrees Celsius compared to last year's model.

Staying mobile without dislodging the hardware was a major hurdle for past versions, so the updated design introduces a reimagined neckband with flexible arms. This chassis promises a 40 percent boost in stability, keeping the thermoelectric cooling plates securely anchored to your spine during brisk walks or frantic subway transfers. To combat the issue of trapped heat, an articulated exhaust vent now extends and angles outward, ensuring hot air successfully clears your clothing, even if you are rocking a high-collared shirt. A subtle Light Grey colorway also helps the unit blend seamlessly beneath lighter summer fabrics.

Powering this personal climate control system is a battery capable of sustaining maximum chill for up to ten hours, matching its predecessor despite the aggressive performance enhancements. Every kit includes the new Reon Pocket Tag 2, a compact sensor meant to be clipped onto a belt or bag. Instead of relying purely on body heat metrics, the standalone tag monitors ambient temperature and humidity in real time. It syncs directly with the main unit and a companion smartphone app, allowing the system to automatically fine-tune its output as you transition from a blistering sidewalk into an over-air-conditioned office building.

While the personal climate regulator has steadily expanded its footprint across Europe—landing in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland—a broader global rollout remains elusive. Sony has not confirmed an official release for the United States, leaving North American tech enthusiasts waiting for a localized drop. PCMag estimates a potential stateside price tag around $270 USD if the brand decides to cross the Atlantic. Until then, the Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus stands as an exclusive, slightly dystopian answer to fighting the summer heatwave.

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Summary

• Artist Trevor Paglen will co-curate Zero 10, Art Basel’s digital arts platform, with returning curator Eli Scheinman at its upcoming main fair next month
• The Swiss edition marks the initiative’s largest presentation to date and will feature 20 exhibitors and artists, including Hito Steyerl, Andreas Gursky, Hauser & Wirth, Almine Rech and more

Zero 10, Art Basel’s platform dedicated to digital art, returns for its third edition at next month’s flagship event, and the fair has tapped artist Trevor Paglen to lead the charge, curatorially speaking.

The initiative debuted at last year’s Miami Beach fair, with a sophomore stop at the Hong Kong in March. The first European iteration is slated to be its largest presentation to date, with 20 global exhibitors in tow.

Co-curated with digital arts strategist Eli Scheinman, the upcoming edition, titled The Condition, probes into our state of digital saturation, exploring life in a world run by computational systems, AI and new technologies.

The lineup features pioneering and engineering voices in the digital, generative and new media space. Booths on our radar include “Green Screen” (2023) Hito Steyerl’s bioelectrical bloom jointly presented by Esther Schipper and Andrew Kreps, alongside Avery Singer’s “Sh*t Coin Maxi” (2025) with Hauser & Wirth and Andreas Gursky’s mesmeric “Ocean V” composite at Sprüth Magers.

Paglen, the 2026 LG Guggenheim Prize winner and a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, has made waves in the digital space through his unflinching investigations into mass surveillance, AI systems and military power.

“Looking across the last 50 years of instruction - based and computational work, from postwar experimentalism through today’s generative practices, I see a continuous thread: a body of work that understands the digital as a medium with its own properties, possibilities, and demands,” wrote Paglen.

“The showcase becomes an intergenerational conversation about what it means to be alive in the digital era, led by artists who were thinking seriously about these questions long before the rest of the world caught up.”

Zero 10 will be in the event hall at Messeplatz from June 17 through 21 as part of Art Basel 2026. Visit the fair’s website to secure tickets and learn more about the next Zero 10.

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With another week upon us, we have yet another installment of our product drops series.

This week's lineup of drops kicks off with Cutler & Gross x The Great Frog channeling 1970s punk rebellion into the "Modern Relics" titanium sunglasses collection fronted by Billy Idol. The SALEM x Supreme collaboration translates the band's moody, atmospheric sound into a dark six-piece apparel capsule, while Palace’s Summer Drop 2 honors 1980s Buffalo movement pioneer Dick Jewell alongside its own rugged workwear staples. Leaning into effortless luxury, The Row’s Menswear delivers relaxed tailoring, lightweight fabrics, and ultra-minimal flat footwear designed for the warmer months. On the sportswear front, the fragment design x F.C. Real Bristol capsule merges stadium and street style with a "Japan Blue" digital camo collection, just as the JJJJound Tracksuit release redefines the modern uniform by blending high-end minimalism with retro-athletic outerwear. For graphic-heavy aesthetics, the Emotionally Unavailable and RK collaboration transforms hyper-detailed global photography into a wearable gallery of summer-ready garments. Finally, heritage craftsmanship shines as SAINT Mxxxxxx’s SS26 Drop 10 teams up with Hollywood Trading Company and BerBerJin for studded belts and meticulously aged vintage leather pieces.

Check out this week's 8 drops you don’t want to miss below.

SALEM x Supreme Collab

Supreme is officially teaming up with influential American electronic band SALEM for a moody six-piece Spring 2026 capsule that channels the group's signature dark aesthetic. Celebrating the pioneering group's profound impact on underground music and fashion, the collection translates their haunting, atmospheric sound into co-branded apparel and accessories. Standout pieces include a Half Zip Stadium Jacket and a Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt, accompanied by an S/S top and a graphic tee. The release is rounded out by a New Era® fitted hat and distinctive "Hospital Socks." The highly anticipated collaboration drops globally on May 14, followed by Asia on May 16 online.

Palace Summer 2026 Drop 2

Palace Skateboards continues its Summer 2026 rollout with Drop 2, headlined by a capsule collection honoring multidisciplinary British artist and 1980s Buffalo movement pioneer, Dick Jewell. Translating Jewell's thought-provoking visual narratives onto a series of premium canvases, the collaboration highlights his eclectic style across graphic Hoodies, Shirts, and T-shirts. Beyond the artistic capsule, the drop delivers the rugged, workwear-inspired Danke Jacket—available in Realtree camo, Navy, and Black—alongside the matching Danke Work Shirt. Rounding out the release is the return of the Classic Palace Slipper in rich leather iterations. The collection drops globally starting May 15 online.

Cutler & Gross x The Great Frog Eyewear Collab

British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has teamed up with cult London jeweler The Great Frog to launch the "Modern Relics" titanium eyewear collection. Fronted by punk icon Billy Idol, the campaign channels the rebellious, countercultural spirit of late 1970s Los Angeles. The six-piece sunglasses collection serves as future heirlooms, seamlessly blending The Great Frog's heritage silversmithing and bohemian inspirations with Cutler and Gross's optical expertise and modern Japanese titanium. Coinciding with Idol’s new documentary, the collaboration captures a timeless, trailblazing aesthetic. The collection releases globally on May 13 via both brands' standalone stores and online, with prices ranging from £785 to £850 GBP.

The Row Summer 2026 Menswear

The Row has unveiled its Summer 2026 menswear collection, offering a laid-back, effortless approach to its signature sleek tailoring. Embracing warmer weather, the luxury label softens its sartorial edge with slimmer coat silhouettes, lightweight fabrics, and breezy shirting designed to be worn untucked or unbuttoned, such as the boxy Philo and curved-hem Pace shirts. Complementing this casual yet refined aesthetic is a lineup of ultra-minimal, flat-soled footwear. Standout pieces include the textured lambskin Clement Sneaker and the exceptionally sleek nappa leather Casa Slipper. The complete Summer 2026 collection is available now via The Row's official webstore.

fragment design x F.C. Real Bristol Capsule

To celebrate SOPH.'s month-long "FOOTBALL IS NEVER BORING" pop-up in Harajuku, Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design has teamed up with F.C. Real Bristol for an exclusive soccer-inspired capsule. Bridging stadium and street style, the collection features a sleek blouson, game shirts, shorts, and T-shirts. The "football-core" apparel utilizes a vibrant "Japan Blue" base—a nod to the national team's iconic kits—accented with sharp digital camouflage patterns and fragment’s signature double thunderbolt logo. The immersive pop-up runs at Tokyo’s V.A. concept store from May 15 to June 14, 2026, with the collection launching simultaneously in-store and online.

Emotionally Unavailable and RK Capsule

Emotionally Unavailable is blurring the lines between fashion and photography by teaming up with acclaimed Japanese photographer RK for an exclusive Spring/Summer 2026 capsule. Releasing online on May 16, the six-piece collection transforms RK’s hyper-detailed global imagery into a wearable gallery. The collaboration is anchored by two distinct visual themes: the vibrant "UMBRELLA" series, featuring aligned beach parasols from the Amalfi Coast printed on a matching short-sleeve shirt, shorts, and socks set; and the "SPIRAL" series, highlighting early architectural collages on a coordinating shirt and socks. The drop is rounded out by "LOVE" and "SPIRAL" graphic T-shirts. The capsule is set to arrive online on May 16.

JJJJound Tracksuit

Montréal-based design studio JJJJound is redefining the modern uniform with its upcoming "Relaxed Motion" capsule, launching exclusively online on May 14. Centered around a meticulously designed Reflective Stripe Track Pant and Full Zip Parka, the collection explores a "Sports Modern" aesthetic. By blending high-end minimalism with sharp, late-nineties athletic wear, the drop focuses on shape, drape, and material over heavy branding. The elevated staples feature strategic paneling and functional reflective detailing for a balanced, retro-yet-forward-thinking look. Alongside the apparel, JJJJound also teased an upcoming sleek, blacked-out New Balance 1890 collaboration, though an official release date remains unconfirmed. The set drops online on May 14.

GOLF le FLEUR* Hats Drop

Montréal-based design studio JJJJound is redefining the modern uniform with its upcoming "Relaxed Motion" capsule, launching exclusively online on May 14. Centered around a meticulously designed Reflective Stripe Track Pant and Full Zip Parka, the collection explores a "Sports Modern" aesthetic. By blending high-end minimalism with sharp, late-nineties athletic wear, the drop focuses on shape, drape, and material over heavy branding. The elevated staples feature strategic paneling and functional reflective detailing for a balanced, retro-yet-forward-thinking look. The apparel drops on May 14 online.

SAINT Mxxxxxx SS26 Drop 10

SAINT Mxxxxxx is gearing up for the tenth drop of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, highlighted by standout collaborations with Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) and vintage specialist BerBerJin. The HTC partnership introduces premium studded belts in black and rainbow stone variations, anchored by a bold "SAINT" motif. Meanwhile, the BerBerJin capsule delivers a meticulously crafted 1950s "2nd-type" suede shirt alongside a matching "tea-core" leather jacket and pant set designed to age beautifully over time. Rounding out the drop is a selection of heavily distressed graphic T-shirts. The collection releases on May 16 via official retailers, ranging from $200 to $2,500 USD.

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Name: Converse TimeLine ONE STAR J VTG “Purple”
Colorway: “Purple”
SKU: 33702970
MSRP: ¥33,000 JPY (approx. $209 USD)
Release Date:  May 22 
Where to Buy: Converse 

The new Converse TimeLine ONE STAR J VTG “Purple” revives a classic silhouette with a bold vintage treatment. Made in Japan, the sneaker features a premium purple suede upper that delivers rich texture and depth, contrasted by the iconic white star logo on the quarters.

The tongue and laces maintain a clean tonal balance, while the midsole and outsole are finished in crisp white rubber, reinforcing the shoe’s archival aesthetic. Subtle stitch detailing and the low‑cut profile highlight Converse’s heritage craftsmanship, while the overall finish emphasizes a retro yet refined look.

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Summary

• British rapper Stormzy is set to executive produce an upcoming biopic about football legend Ian Wright through his production company, Merky Films
• Written and directed by Tom Wilton, the film will explore Wright's rise from the Honor Oak Estate in South London to becoming Arsenal’s second-highest goalscorer
• The feature aims to provide a "raw and real" look at Wright’s life, detailing his experiences with childhood trauma, the Windrush generation, and the influence of his schoolteacher Sydney Pigden

Stormzy’s Merky Films is officially co-producing a feature-length biopic chronicling the remarkable life of former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright. Currently in development, the project shines a spotlight on the football icon’s grueling journey from a working-class South London upbringing to international stardom and his later evolution into a beloved broadcaster. Serving as an executive producer alongside Akua Agyemfra, the British grime heavyweight cements his commitment to spotlighting culturally vital British stories.

The narrative traces the athlete's origins back to the Honor Oak Estate in Brockley, mapping his trajectory from a determined Sunday League player to a national treasure. Written and directed by Tom Wilton, who grew up on that exact same housing estate, the film refuses to shy away from the harsh realities of its subject's early life. Audiences will witness the struggles of a young father fighting to keep his sporting dreams alive while putting food on the table and dodging the criminal justice system. It highlights the profound influence of his schoolteacher, Sydney Pigden, who dared him to believe in a different future despite deep-seated childhood trauma and constant club rejections.

Beyond the pitch, the production unpacks a broader cultural history. Retelling the narrative forced Ian Wright to reflect on how Britain has shifted since his parents arrived as part of the Windrush generation. Navigating internal rage and systemic oppression, the boy from Brockley ultimately defied the odds. The resilience paid off, leading to a prolific career that saw him crowned Crystal Palace’s Player of the Century, earn 33 caps for England, and secure his legacy as Arsenal's second-highest goalscorer.

Today, the man affectionately known as "Wrighty" to fans and "Uncle Ian" to his community transcends the sport. Following his retirement in 2000, Ian Wright became a revered television pundit, famously championing the women's game and raising awareness about domestic violence—efforts that earned him an OBE from Prince William in 2023. Stormzy, who recently flexed his acting chops in the short film The Big Man, praised the athlete's enduring impact, noting that his story is about family, overcoming the odds, and remaining a fixture of British culture.

Behind the camera, the creative heavy-hitters guarantee a prestige execution. The producing team includes Academy Award-nominated Sara McFarlane of Essential Viewing and Stephen Tottingham of Serpentine Creative, a collaborator of Ian Wright for over a decade. Meanwhile, the crucial task of casting falls to Carolyn McLeod and Matt Sheppard, the minds behind the BIFA-winning and BAFTA-nominated kitchen thriller Boiling Point. Discussions with major studios and distributors are actively underway.

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Summary

• Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has launched VS Studio, a new Tokyo-based game developer established as a consolidated subsidiary of SNK
• The legendary creator departed Bandai Namco in late 2025 after a 31-year tenure and will now serve as the fledgling studio's Representative Director and CEO
• Operating under the philosophy “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection,” the team is actively recruiting to build next-generation gaming experiences

Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is officially back in the arena. Following his departure from Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, the veteran creator behind the blockbuster fighting franchise has returned to launch VS Studio. Headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, the newly minted developer operates as a consolidated subsidiary of SNK, the powerhouse publisher known for historic arcade franchises. This unprecedented alliance unites former arcade rivals under one roof, permanently shifting the competitive fighting game landscape. During his historic 31-year run at his former employer, Harada shaped the modern 3D fighting genre, making his sudden jump to a historic competitor a seismic industry event.

Specific projects remain firmly under wraps, but the studio’s foundation is already coming into sharp focus. Harada revealed that the “VS” in the company moniker represents multiple core concepts, drawing from their roots in “Video game Soft” while embracing terms like Visionary Standard, Volition Shift, and Vanguard Spirit. SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda—the driving force behind recent heavy hitters like City of the Wolves—expressed immense excitement about the collaboration. Oda noted that the two industry icons had long discussed the hypothetical scenario of working together, declaring that things will undoubtedly become more exciting than ever before. Guided by the overarching philosophy “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection,” the team is currently hunting for top-tier talent to build out its initial roster.

Financial backing for Harada’s ambitious vision stems from a revitalized SNK. The Osaka-based corporation has experienced massive structural shifts in recent years, heavily supported by its 2022 majority acquisition by the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation. This massive influx of capital has allowed the publisher to take aggressive creative swings, including highly publicized crossovers and now the acquisition of fighting game royalty. Securing an executive of this caliber signals that the publisher is not merely resting on its retro laurels but actively positioning itself to dominate the next generation of competitive gaming. As SNK Corporation aggressively expands its development capabilities, all eyes are on Tokyo to see what this legendary crossover will ultimately produce. The broader fighting game community is already buzzing with speculation about what genre-defining mechanics this new venture will introduce to the market.

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