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Times Is Rough and Tough Like Leather

943 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Fashion Hip-hop Style
  1. 90s hip-hop style was influenced by gear from outfitters and specialty stores.
  2. Rappers put their outfits together from a mix of military surplus stores and workwear shops.
  3. The fashion of '90s hip-hop was often inspired by the style of drug dealers and corner hustlers.

Ride With The Mob

687 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Pop culture Entertainment
  1. The Sopranos, created by David Chase and HBO, made television history 25 years ago with the iconic character Tony Soprano.
  2. The series by Chase introduced a new breed of anti-heroes and redefined the glorified image of gangsters.
  3. The world-building and character development in The Sopranos set a new standard in television storytelling.

Like I Stepped In Blood

687 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion
  1. The post discusses Pharrell's collaboration with Timberland and Louis Vuitton.
  2. The post mentions a lyric from a 2012 remix song by Pharrell.
  3. Access to the full post is for paid subscribers only.

Hometown Heroes

176 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration History
  1. The Yankee logo has become an iconic symbol of New York City.
  2. Jay-Z referenced the Yankee hat in his 2009 song 'Empire State of Mind'.
  3. The enduring style of the Yankee logo has made it a popular fashion statement.
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Raising Heel

569 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
💼 Business Fashion IPO Brand
  1. Birkenstock has filed for an IPO after being a long-standing orthopedic shoe company.
  2. The company's value is high due to consistently making quality products.
  3. The journey to success for Birkenstock has been traditional and focused on quality.

In That New Phoebe Philo

432 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion & Design
  1. Phoebe Philo is a highly respected designer in the fashion industry.
  2. She made a significant impact on contemporary womenswear while at Chloé.
  3. Her career highlights the importance of women in creative leadership roles.

Never Obsolete

668 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Tech
  1. Apple's collectible gear remains update-free.
  2. Apple designers created over 4,000 designs for exclusive T-shirts in the 1980s.
  3. Access to this post requires subscription.

Anything But Boring

511 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Minimalism
  1. Japanese fashion brands focus on extreme wearability and high-end fabrics.
  2. Independent Japanese labels excel at combining utility with design in clothing such as denim jeans and tweed coats.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

Toying Around

471 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Collaborations
  1. The post discusses Supreme's collaborations with various Japanese brands and cult labels.
  2. Supreme has partnered with brands like NEIGHBORHOOD, Yohji Yamamoto, UNDERCOVER, and COMME DES GARÇONS.
  3. The collaborations include unique projects with labels like Sasquatchfabrix and South2 West 8.

Ugly In a Good Way

746 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. Teddy Santis reimagined shoes in the New Balance 990 series with elegant color approaches
  2. New Balance sneakers traditionally known for muted colorways received a new vibrant look
  3. The Creative Director's influence brought a fresh aesthetic to the brand's footwear

Real Genius

668 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Collaboration Luxury Fashion
  1. MONCLER GENIUS is redefining product collaborations with its forward-thinking approach
  2. A notable collaboration highlighted in the post is between Moncler and Mercedes Benz
  3. The latest presentation at London Fashion Week by MONCLER GENIUS has garnered significant attention

The Mayor of All Boros

648 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Industry
  1. PROLETA RE ART is a new Japanese artisanal denim brand that is gaining popularity.
  2. The brand specializes in transforming blue-collar fabric into high-priced fashion pieces.
  3. The prices of PROLETA RE ART pieces are far beyond what the working class can afford.

Like Spike

628 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Film Fashion
  1. In 1986, Spike Lee made history with his film debut and acting in 'She's Gotta Have It.'
  2. Spike Lee's character Mars Blackmon had an iconic style that included 1985 Air Jordan 1s.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

Pharrell Is In His Bag

491 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Fashion
  1. Pharrell won the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Style Icon award in 2015.
  2. Kanye West introduced Pharrell at the event.
  3. Kanye West gave a concise speech that didn't steal the spotlight.

The Other Oregon Sneaker Brand

471 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion History
  1. Avia is the name of a sneaker brand originating from Oregon.
  2. The name 'Avia' is derived from the Latin word for bird, 'avis'.
  3. The founder of Avia, Jerry Stubblefield, was inspired by the spirit of flight in naming the brand.

Tyler, The Re-Creator

432 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🎶 Music Artistry
  1. Tyler, The Creator released a new version of his album with unreleased tracks called _CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale_.
  2. The visuals for the track [SORRY NOT SORRY] in the album paid homage to the artist's previous styles.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.