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Nike CEO John Donahoe announced in a company-wide email on Thursday that the brand will soon be “forced to make some difficult choices” that will “likely result in a net reduction of jobs.” The email, viewed by Complex, comes after Nike posted a net loss of $790 million in its latest quarterly earnings report on […]
On Monday, LVMH-owned French luxury brand Givenchy announced that Matthew M. Williams, 34, would serve as the house’s creative director. Starting on June 16, Williams will take over Givenchy’s men’s and women’s lines. Like Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton two years ago, Williams’ first major creative director role at Givenchy marks the rising influence […]
The Air Structure Triax 91 will re-release in the first quarter of 2021, sources familiar with Nike’s plans for next year tell Complex. The retro sneaker will arrive in a handful of colorways, including the original teal and infrared that’s long been the favorite for this model. The planned rollout of the shoe next spring […]
New sneakers are dropping almost daily at this point. With all of the options hitting the market from week to week, it is inevitable that some pairs won’t be selling out on release day. These pairs eventually make their way to the sale section, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth being added to your […]
Another Nike sneaker release is canceled. The brand was set to retro the first Nike Air Force 1 “Puerto Rico,” which originally came out in 2000, but sources say the shoe has been canceled. The reason for the shoe’s cancellation is an issue with the flag on the tongue, a source says they were told […]
Virgil Abloh has provided receipts that Off-White has been “fighting systemic racism” following severe criticism he’s received for his “streetwear is dead” commentary and making a mere $50 donation amid nationwide protests. Abloh took to his Instagram Story to share a number of examples of how his work with Off-White and Louis Vuitton has made […]
Nike will release a “Raygun” Air Force 1 in 2021, sources familiar with the brand’s plans for next year tell Complex. The sneaker is expected to land in the first quarter and should be on shelves by February. The brand’s previous “Raygun” sneakers, using yellow and orange colorways and a basketball-headed alien character, reference a […]
For the past 15 years, James Whitner has independently operated The Whitaker Grp, a retail network made up of 18 locations across the U.S. (Social Status, APB, Prosper, and A Ma Maniére). He’s purposely opened most of his stores in black communities and used his platform to not only sell to consumers, but educate and […]
With many still seeking justice for the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer this past Monday, thousands of Americans are gathering in protest across the country. Some of these demonstrations have escalated to include riotous behavior, vandalism and looting—the latter affecting many sneaker shops and boutiques. Throughout Saturday, images and videos of stores being […]
Rappers are the new athletes in the sneaker world when it comes to moving product. Names like LeBron James and Zion Williamson can still turn heads, but the paradigm has clearly shifted in the marketplace. Success from names like Kanye West and Pharrell are obvious examples, but there arguably isn’t a bigger draw in sneakers […]
