Yesterday Virginia became the first southern state to ban “gay and trans panic” as a defense for murder or manslaughter. The LGBTQ+ panic defense scheme is a “legal” strategy that asks a jury to find that a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity is to blame for the defendant’s vicious reaction, including murder. This defense […]
Creator of menswear brand Aimé Leon Dore, Teddy Santis has been announced as the new creative director for New Balance made in the USA. In this role, Santis will be responsible for the conception, design, and execution of all designs curated for New Balance made in the USA. Although Santis’ position has just been announced, […]
Harlem rapper, A$AP Nast has teamed up with Reebok on a pair of classic leather legacy shoes. The sneaker combines luxury details such as suede hits and premium leather uppers. Staying true to the retro theme, the shoe features exposed foam on the tongue. The A$AP Nast x Reebok legacy shoe is set to release […]
Although it was first announced that Virginia would legalize marijuana beginning January 1. 2024, it has been acknowledged that this would be a drawn-out process, furthering racial discrepancies by associating legalization with when commercial businesses are set to open. Democratic executives in the Virginia House of Delegates are now pushing for marijuana legalization on July […]
Two well-known western brands, Nike and H&M, are confronting a boycott in China after multiple statements came out about forced labor within Xinjinag. China’s Xinjiang region is a leading global supplier of cotton. In January the United States declared that it would curtail all imports of cotton deriving from the Xianjiang region because of forced […]
Creator of Insecure and fan favorite, Issa Rae has just recently signed an eight-figure film and television deal with Warner Media. The deal allows HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Television specific rights to Rae’s work within TV thus far. In an interview Rae expands, “When people believe in you and build with you, I […]
Chilean pop star, Javiera Mena has just released new single, ‘Dos’. The song follows a young woman who is in the middle of a turbulent love triangle. Brought together by piano chords, drum kicks, and various orchestral strings, Mena successfully contrasts dramaticism with minimalism. Mena’s forthcoming EP is anticipated to release sometime before summer arrives.
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Governor Ralph Northam has recently approved the Virginia Humane Cosmetics Act into law, outlawing all cosmetic derivatives of animal testing. Molly Armus, Virginia State Director of the Humane Society elaborates, “There are thousands of ingredients already available for companies to create great products without any new testing, animal or otherwise.”
After a long wait, Travis Scott has recently launched his Spiked Seltzer line, CACTI. Along with the release of the seltzer, Travis Scott has curated a line of clothes, home goods, and accessories to go along with the launch. Among these items include t-shirts, crewnecks, shorts, socks, jackets, hats, ice trays, and much more. All […]
Charles and Ray Eames were well-established 20th-century designers. Their home/studio paved the way for modern design and architecture. Since their passing, their home has been turned into a museum, fit for inspiration and invention. Head of Reebok collaborations, Leo Gamboa, has announced a collaboration between the two brands, leaving much to imagination offering little foresight. […]