First off, Happy Black History Month! This week was quite an interesting one in terms of fashion. The community has been very divided on tons of topics lately, but I think the hard conversations need to be had. As New York Fashion Week starts to approach, brands and those attached to them are up in a frenzy in preparation while others are taking a step back.
We have more impending lawsuits, more collaborations, and more collections coming out to be excited for. While fashion can be divisive and “oh so the drama,” it can also be a space of great liberation and creativity if we let it.
Let’s digest, shall we?
Nike vs. Lululemon
Looks like another brand is on Nike’s radar to sue. On January 30, Nike filed a lawsuit against Lululemon for infringement on their athletic footwear. Let’s see how all these lawsuits pan out this year.
YITTY Drops Afrofuturism Inspired Collection
Our favorite popstar Lizzo celebrates Black History Month with an amazing Afrofutiristic collection with YITTY. This collection explores the intersection of the African diaspora and the future and does so with authenticity. The collection is available now on YITTY.com with sizes ranging from 6X to XS.
Dwayne Wade For Versace Eyewear
Dwyane Wade is the new star of the latest Versace men’s eyewear campaign and collection. The campaign, lensed by legendary image maker Mario Sorrenti, features the stylish sports legend showcasing a full line of the Italian luxury house’s sleek eyewear. Sunglasses and eyeglasses all adorned with that iconic Medusa motif — and the chicest Versace stud earrings. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, treat that special person in your life to a pair, now available here.
PUMA x June Ambrose’s First Co-branded Collection
Puma’s new creative director and utter visionary, June Ambrose, has dropped her long-anticipated co-branded collab collection with Puma. The collection is filled with streetwear-inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories that reflect Ambrose’s point of view effortlessly. The collection titled “Keeping Score” is all about women empowering women to feel strong and comfortable in their own skin. The collection is available on puma.com. Prices range from $30 to $200, while sizes range from XS to XXL.
Tiffany’s X Nike AF1 Collab
The anticipated collaboration between Nike and Tiffany & Co. has officially given us a first look. An all-black Air Force 1 with a Tiffany blue swoosh was shown on Tiffany’s official Instagram page. Accompanying the shoe are Tiffany blue laces if you want to switch out the black ones and a brush to clean your sneakers, and an engraved whistle, all for $400. The internet is truly divided on this drop.
Savage X Fenty Speed Racer Collection
Rihanna really is living in the fast lane, as shown in her new light-speed-inspired collection. Savage X Fenty keeps coming out with collections that make the internet and our wallets go into a frenzy. The inclusive brand’s newest collection is now available here.
Balenciaga To Show At Paris Fashion Week
The brand has been under fire since the end of 2022 and is yet still pushing through and showing at FW23 Paris Fashion Week. Balenciaga got major backlash on their recent campaign, which featured children and stuffed animals photographed with inappropriate accessories, to say the least. Let’s see if this collection will put them back in the spotlight. Note: Balenciaga has yet to confirm the show, date, or time.
Bianca Saunders Launches AT.KOLLEKTIVE
You can now shop Bianca Saunders on atkollektive.com. The Season 01 collection features red, white, and blue shoes, bags, and leather jackets, as well as a sleek white chair, as the designer always talks about doing furniture on her Instagram stories.