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In a new three-way collaboration, UK retailer size? has teamed up with Satta and adidas Originals to unleash an exclusive sneaker capsule with a sustainable twist. Founded in 2014, Satta is a London-based creative practice that has since become renowned for its technical know-how and fuss-free sustainable designs. Now, alongside size? and adidas Originals, the trio have honed in on two of Adi’s most beloved silhouettes—the New York […]

With festival season fast approaching, if they’re smart, your favourite artists will be looking into their repertoires and making sure they’ve got some surefire slammers ready to tear the moshpits up. Although relatively new to the game, it looks like UK rap’s bright new star, ShaSimone, knows exactly what’s expected of her this summer because her new […]

Stone Island continues the expansion of its Spring/Summer 2022 offerings with a new range of innovative outerwear staples. Titled AGGRESSIVE GOMMATO, the brand’s latest capsule includes a trio of styles that have been constructed from 80% cotton, 20% nylon canvas and garment-dyed. Staying in line with their focus on constant evolution, each piece has been designed using a unique process that […]

Fresh from the release of its first hardcover book, PLACES+FACES has returned with the first installment of its new Cozy collection. Fronted by UK artist Niko B and model Deba, the concise capsule sees the return of the grey “Essentials” tracksuit, logo hoodies and T-shirts dressed with P+F branding in a liquid metal font.  Additional restocks include the Medicom Fabrick collaborative pillows and PLACES+FACES pouch, which houses two main compartments and a […]

Internationally known British hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood has been accused of multiple acts of sexual misconduct by seven women in incidents that stretch from 1992 to 2017. Rumours had been circulating through the music industry for years, but no official accusations were ever made. However, in 2020, anonymous accusations began gathering momentum on Twitter about […]

Following the well-received release of their debut project, Summer We Never Had, in 2020, rising South London duo AE are back with a new single, “Mistaken”, complete with ‘90s-inspired visuals directed by FEYLDN. Positioned against a backdrop of graffiti-marked walls and dreamy blue skies, Ads and Els go back-to-back on PB & Q’s breezy, soul-laced production, rapping assertively […]

Birmingham’s Lotto Ash has returned with a new banger just in time for summer. Following his January ballad “Give You”, Lotto Ash gives us the upbeat “Que Sera”, a song that is bound to have you up on your feet. Produced by Nosa Obasahon, the beat was made for the summer months in mind, and with a laid-back, […]

After teasing the collaborative sneaker midway through last year, London-based community platform The Basement and New Balance have officially announced their forthcoming “Earth Brown” iteration of the 2002R silhouette.  First appearing in 2010 as NB’s flagship Made in USA model, the “2002” was unleashed in 2020 as the “2002R” with the original upper design, additional ABZORB and NERGY modern cushioning technology and subtle design touches. Titled The […]

As a DJ, Nairobi talent Coco Em has made a major name for herself in recent years as a standard-bearer for all sorts of sounds, often centering on those local to her like Kenyan Shrap and Ugandan Gengetone and mixing them with Amapiano, house, techno, and other club sounds. Today, however, she comes to us as […]

New York City-based creative studio Ceeze and Russell Athletic have dropped the latest instalment in their recycled capsule series with a new collaborative collection, titled ‘Field Gear’.  Utilising pieces from the Russell Athletic outdoor archive – Russell Outdoors – pieces from the freshly upcycled collection include a trial-ready utility vest, mountaineer pants, trail shorts, and a field […]