This Week’s SLEEK News
Ace & Tate debuted a butter‑yellow Berlin‑Schöneberg store that fuses a showroom with an optical practice, signaling a shift toward experiential retail. Sorel launched its “Festival Season Reconsidered” line, emphasizing versatile pieces that transition from city streets to outdoor adventures. Carhartt WIP previewed its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, introducing a ‘destroy wash’ and a tailored Brader Blazer as a bridge between seasons. adidas Originals revived its 2002 World Cup partnership with Coca‑Cola, delivering Y2K‑inspired sneakers, while ETRO released a summer capsule featuring Tabby Booth artwork and Globe‑Trotter travel cases.
Romeo Beckham Adds to Family Empire with Launch of Football-Inspired 'Intra' Fashion Label
Romeo Beckham, 23, has co‑founded Intra, a football‑inspired sportswear label, with former skateboard‑clothing entrepreneur Justin Saul. The brand debuted a soft launch in London’s Soho and will open a 48‑hour online drop on June 7 featuring the “Nations Collection” jackets themed...
We’re Officially in the Era of “Haute Wellness”
Dior, famed for haute couture, has expanded into “haute wellness” with a luxe gym‑wear collection. The debut includes a $1,050 European‑made latex yoga mat, $200 cork block, $800 weighted wristbands and pilates ring, and a $240 stainless‑steel water bottle. The...
The 7 Must-See Collections From CSM’s BA Fashion Class of 2026
Central Saint Martins’ 2026 BA Fashion graduation show featured around 40 students presenting six looks each, totaling roughly 240 garments. Dazed Digital singled out seven collections that exemplify the cohort’s most daring aesthetics and technical innovation. The highlighted works blend...
Nike’s Coolest Soccer Sneaker Is Frozen in Time
Nike has unveiled the Cryoshot, a limited‑edition soccer sneaker that blends high‑performance technology with a frozen‑in‑time aesthetic. Priced at $210, the shoe arrives as the soccer world prepares for the 2026 World Cup and is supported by high‑profile collaborations with...
A Strange Paradox Has Taken Hold of the Global Fashion Industry
The global fashion industry is amplifying sustainability messaging even as cost‑of‑living pressures keep shoppers from paying a premium for greener products. McKinsey’s State of Fashion report places brand strength and flexible sourcing as the second‑most important lever for profit, behind...
Bye Minimalist: Coty on the ‘Deliberate Reset’ of Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Packaging
Marc Jacobs Beauty has been relaunched under a new licensing agreement with Coty, swapping its original sleek black, minimalist containers for bold, collectible‑style packaging. The redesign, overseen by Global SVP Javier Zotez Ciancas, reflects a “joyride sensoriality” concept that emphasizes fun,...
Studio Nicholson Made a Dress Shoe Out of an ASICS (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio Nicholson has reimagined the ASICS GEL‑Kinetic SP sneaker as a sleek, leather‑upholstered dress shoe, merging sport‑tech cushioning with upscale materials. The design strips away visible stitching and uses a tonal sole to create a minimalist, formal aesthetic. Available in...
Victoria Beckham Opens First US Pop-Up Store in Miami
Victoria Beckham launched her first U.S. pop‑up store at Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops, marking the brand’s inaugural location outside London that houses both fashion and beauty offerings. The boutique will operate through September 30, 2026, featuring a curated selection of ready‑to‑wear,...
Adidas’ Cubist Masterpiece Returns With Patent Shine
adidas has re‑issued the Forum Cubism SQ, this time in a glossy patent‑leather finish that leans toward formalwear. The shoe keeps the 1984 Forum’s oversized sole and square toe while adding a futuristic zig‑zag heel. It will debut as a...
Adidas Clearly Knows the Superstar’s Simplicity Still Turns Heads
adidas has launched the Safari adidas Superstar II, a new take on its iconic Superstar sneaker, created in partnership with Japan’s lifestyle magazine Safari. The shoe features a light‑gray to muted‑blue leather upper with beige accents, echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic....
Kara Walker Fronts Loewe’s 180th Anniversary Campaign Nodding to Its Art-Filled Past
Loewe launched a celebratory campaign for its 180th anniversary, unveiling a lion‑motif capsule collection, an anniversary magazine and an animated film. Photographer Talia Chetrit captured the collection with brand ambassadors Julia Garner, Sissy Spacek and artist Kara Walker fronting the...
Michael Jordan’s Iconic Air Jordan 11 Is Getting Its First Collaboration Soon
The APB Store has announced its first collaboration on the iconic Air Jordan 11 Retro Low, unveiling a navy‑blue Binary Blue colorway with pink All Points Bulletin piping and an off‑white variant. The partnership follows The Whitaker Group’s earlier Air...
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG Is Looking "Pine" As Hell
Jordan Brand’s latest drop, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Phantom Pine Green,” leans into a muted, vintage‑leaning palette that contrasts sharply with the brand’s louder, story‑driven releases. The sneaker pairs an off‑white, textured base with subtle pine‑green overlays and...
Must Read: Alexa Demie Covers 'I-D''s New Zine, Black-Owned Brand Founders Feel Alienated by Target
Fashion headlines this week span print media, retail inclusion, and corporate performance. Alexa Demie appears on i‑D’s limited‑edition zine, launching in Los Angeles on June 5 and New York on June 9. Target’s pullback on diversity initiatives has led to the disappearance of several...