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New audio-enabled trainers allow you to feel music in your feet
A new pair of audio-enabled trainers allow you to feel music in your feet.
LA-based DropLabs, who have developed the first sonic-sensory footwear, released their new trainer EP 01 in 2019. The shoe, fitted with patended technology, delivers audio from any connected bluetooth voice, creating full-body bass audio to simulate live events. The trainers can be used for music and movies, as well as VR and games.
Junglist Movement face masks crowdfunder launched to raise money for NHS
London streetwear brand Aerosoul has unveiled a face mask featuring its iconic Junglist Movement design.
Aerosoul’s founder and designer Leke Adesoye launched a crowdfunding campaign this week to raise funds for the production of the masks, with a view to donating £2.50 from the sale of each mask to UCLH charity Haematology Cancer Care.
This Carl Cox-themed watch costs £17,000
A Carl Cox-themed watch has been designed by Zenith.
Unveiled at WatchWeek Dubai 2020, the Zenith Defy 21 Carl Cox Edition is inspired by the DJ and Producer, and is limited to 200 in number.
The watch features an entirely carbon body with a matte black face, and the counter inside the face of the watch is designed to look like a vinyl record.
The bezel of the watch also shines green under UV light, mimicking the effect of club lighting.
Check out pictures of the watch below, which is on sale for just over £17,000.
Studio 54 co-founder says Michael Kors is exploiting the club with new fashion line
Michael Kors has released a Fall collection which is inspired by Studio 54, the former New York clubbing institution.
However the release of the collection has received backlash from Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager, who claims Kors never attended the venue.
In a comment on Instagram, Schrager explained, "I don't believe Michael Kors was ever at Studio 54. I certainly don't remember him as he made no impression. This is nothing more than an obvious exploitation by a garment center person to sell some clothes that has nothing to do with Studio or what it was about."
Nike releases trainer inspired by EDM
Nike have released a trainer inspired by electronic music.
Following the launch of music inspired trainers, including the vinyl-inspired Air Max 90s and the Berlin Air Max 180, Nike have now dropped five new Air Max 270 Reacts for five respective genres.
Everpress partners with Dark Entries, R&S, Peach Discs, more for sustainable merch campaign
Merchandise company Everpress have launched an annual, environmentally friendly campaign to support independent labels and artists.
Collaborating with almost 100 record labels, artists, record stores and designers, the campaign, HIGHPASS, will ensure that all profits from the sales go directly to the creatives involved.
HIGHPASS has now launched, with all items available to pre-order for the next two to four weeks. Everpress then manufacture to match the exact pre-order numbers, to ensure there are no wasted materials or stock.
Nike unveils vinyl-inspired Air Max 90
Nike have unveiled the latest trainer in the music-inspired collection.
The new Air Max 90 follows last month's reveal of a mixtape-inspired shoe, which came in 'Side A' and 'Side B' designs.
The vinyl-inspired trainers feature a black vinyl upper with an ice blue sole and red detailing, with specially designed miniature-vinyl Nike logos on each tongue.
The Prodigy's Keith Flint is the inspiration for Versace's new menswear collection
Versace have paid tribute to The Prodigy's Keith Flint at Milan Fashion Week.
Inspired by the late frontman, the Versace menswear SS20 collection featured models with dyed neon hair styled in leopard print, denim and leather, and used 'Firestarter' as the show's opening music.
The Prodigy have previously been associated with Versace, performing at their menswear fashion shows in 2004.
Nina Kraviz reveals Ray-Ban collaboration
Nina Kraviz has designed a pair of sunglasses for Ray-Ban.
The techno star took to Instagram to unveil the collaboration with the US consumer giant and called it an "honor" to work with the company.
"I always dreamed to design my own sunglasses and it finally happened," she said. "Thank you the entire team who was working on this project and making it so beautiful."