Streetwear and soccer have always shared a subtle, symbiotic relationship, but rarely has that connection felt this literal. Amsterdam-based label Patta, widely recognized for its influential Nike collaborations, is reportedly taking its iconic “Waves” aesthetic directly onto the pitch with the upcoming Patta x Nike Mercurial Zoom Vapor 16 Elite FG SE “Noise Aqua” cleats. In doing so, the…
Luxury has always been about access—who can afford it, who can obtain it, and who can display it. For decades, it existed firmly in the material realm: designer wardrobes, first-class cabins, rare watches, and exclusive addresses. However, something fundamental has shifted. Today, the most coveted form of luxury is no longer instantly visible; it is something you experience: wellness….
A swipe of lipstick used to be the final step, something applied once everything else was already decided. Now, however, it’s becoming the most intriguing part of the routine. Beauty lovers are watching their lip color shift in real time, adjusting to their skin in a way that feels almost personal. This shift helps explain why the pH-adjusting lipstick…
There was a moment over the weekend when the internet genuinely believed Kim Kardashian’s 1995 John Galliano set had sold for $80 million. The figure was everywhere. Screenshots circulated. The headlines wrote themselves. The auction had gone haywire. Bogus bids had temporarily sent prices into the tens of millions, with the Galliano set hitting an eye-popping $80 million before…
Only a few artists generate as much anticipation as Ye. No matter the controversy, reinvention, or his musical instincts, he keeps himself at the center of cultural conversation. On “Bully,” his latest album, he turns to self-reflection and reckoning. Kanye West’s “Father,” featuring Travis Scott, stands out as one of the album’s most layered tracks. The timing of the…
Beda’a has been stopping people in their tracks at watch fairs since Geneva Watch Days 2024. The Qatar-based independent does not make obvious watches. It makes watches that require a second look. Sometimes a third. Founded by Qatari entrepreneur Hader Al Suwaidi, with artistic direction from Sohaib Maghnam, the brand has carved out a distinctive space in independent watchmaking…
By Bashir Bello The 2023 gubernatorial flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state. With the development, Gawuna has pitched his tent with the former Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who also registered his membership…
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has denied claims that he submitted the name of any aspirant to the President as his preferred successor. The governor described the reports as false, malicious and aimed at blackmailing him, urging those behind them to channel their energy into promoting their own aspirations to relevant stakeholders. He also…
The Federal Government has announced that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have formally accepted Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, marking a step forward in efforts to fill vacant diplomatic posts worldwide. This was made known on Monday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said Nigeria has so far received…
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