It's the weekend, baby!
It is finally time to relax, put your feet up, and revisit everything that happened this week.
We saw plenty of releases and sneaker announcements including Prada's take on the Air Force 1, another collaboration from COMME des GARÇONS x Salomon, MSCHF's "Wavy Baby" shoe, and the Air Jordan 1 High OG SP Utility.
In the luxury world, both Bottega Veneta and Valentino have dropped sandals that are perfect for spring and summer, and we've seen new collections from Gucci, and Marine Serre making jewelry from kitchen utensils.
We've also seen Olivia Rodrigo become the face of Glossier, Supreme drop macaroni and cheese, Off-White™ venturing into fragrance, and Floatie flip-flops reselling at sky-high prices.
To catch up on everything you missed, we've compiled this week's news below.
So, Who Actually Went to Alexander Wang’s Los Angeles Runway Show?
"Let's address the elephant in the room: Alexander Wang held his first runway show since being accused of sexual assault by multiple men. The disgraced designer unveiled his Fall/Winter 2022 collection in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, where he set up a full-blown night market spotlighting local Asian-owned eateries and retailers."
You’re About To See This Diesel Bag Everywhere
"Priced below $500 USD, it is also the perfect affordable bag that is trendy – but will become a timeless classic, thanks to Glenn Martens – and comes in plenty of sizes and colors."
Is Kanye Quietly Dictating Justin Bieber’s Closet?
"Celebrities! They're just like us, except for when they swap out their luxury wardrobe at a whim. Soak in the new Justin Bieber, baggier than ever. His stylistic shift has me wondering: did he get a Kanye makeover?"
The Blac Chyna vs. The Kardashian’s Trial Is Keeping the Internet Busy
"Long story short: Blac Chyna claims that E! would have proceeded with a second season of her and Rob's reality series Rob & Chyna, but as a result of comments and statements made by the Kardashian-Jenner clan, the network decided to cancel the show."
Crafting Color Magic With Salomon Sportstyle’s Color and Material Design Team
"Whether or not we give enough thought to the impact that color design has on our perception of sneakers and sneaker history is up for debate; Salomon Sportstyle's color design finesse is not."
Excuse Me, Did Megan Thee Stallion Just Tease a Nike Collab?
"Leave it to the hot girl herself, Megan Thee Stallion, to heat Coachella 2022, debuting a new fire song and potential Swoosh x Hot Girl collaboration during the Californian music festival's first weekend."
Forget the Met Gala — Hal Baddie’s “Hal Gala” Is NYC’s New Hottest Ticket
"Devin Halbal AKA Hal Baddie, the TikTok star known for coining the viral phrase "Met Gala behavior," is putting together her very own fashion extravaganza."
The Glow Up: Why I Won’t Shut Up About Getting Filler
"On Instagram and TikTok, before-and-after videos of "liquid nose jobs," newly sculpted jawlines, and smoothed under-eye bags had me awe-struck at the fact that a few strategically placed pricks of skin-plumping liquid can radically transform one's facial symmetry and balance."
