Adidas' Striking Bowling Sneaker Is a Hit Beyond the Bowling Alley
adidas has introduced the Anfu, a $200 sneaker that blends the sleek silhouette of its classic models with the distinctive look of a bowling shoe. The shoe features a glossy white leather upper, burgundy accents, and a cork outsole reminiscent of rental lane footwear. Its refined color palette contrasts with the loud designs of traditional bowling shoes, positioning it as a fashion-forward, niche product. The launch taps into a growing appetite for sport‑inspired lifestyle footwear.
Kneecap Strikes Back
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap is releasing its sophomore album *Fenian* on May 1, turning a historic insult into a rallying cry. The record, which mixes Irish, Arabic and English, follows a turbulent year that saw the band win a BAFTA, an...
Nike's Cloudy Air Max 95 Has Fire on the Forecast
Nike has launched a new “Thunder Blue” Air Max 95 in partnership with South Korean streetwear label WORKSOUT. The sneaker showcases a cloud‑inspired blue upper, ripple‑textured navy Swoosh and a sandy outsole, echoing stormy skies and beach tones. Priced at $190 on...
When Did Tabi Sneakers Get so Normal?
Tabi sneakers, once a niche avant‑garde item, have entered mainstream fashion as major brands release split‑toe versions. Nike partnered with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS to revive the 1996 Air Rift as a mass‑market tabi shoe, while ASICS, Vans‑style label FDMTL, and...
Striking Gold + Steel with BVLGARI
Bvlgari has unveiled a limited‑edition B.zero.1 collection that fuses 18‑karat gold with stainless steel, released in two colorways—radiant gold and cool steel—each stamped with a modernized Colosseum motif. The launch aligns with Highsnobiety’s Spring ’26 issue, featuring DJ Kaytranada as...
PUMA's Well-Spotted Speedcat Is the King of the Jungle
Puma has revived its classic Speedcat sneaker through a collaboration with Super Yaya, featuring a fully polka‑dot canvas upper. The design, created by Central Saint Martins graduate Rym Beydoun, replaces the usual mesh and suede with lightweight canvas, giving the...
He Helped Design the iPhone. Now, He Designed Pharrell's Travel Kit
Pharrell’s vegan skincare brand Humanrace has partnered with former Apple industrial designer Eugene Whang to launch a limited‑edition travel kit. The bag is crafted from a single piece of undyed ultrasuede, a Japanese synthetic‑plant fabric, and comes pre‑filled with four...
Vans’ Blinged Out Ballet Sneaker Is Not Playing Coy
Vans has launched a premium version of its Authentic Prima "Blinged Out" sneaker, adding diamond‑rhinestone accents to a brown‑canvas, black‑leather silhouette. The low‑profile, square‑toe shoe retains the brand’s classic waffle outsole and cushioned insole for skate‑ready comfort. Two lace options—round...
12 Milan Brands We Love
Italian fashion’s spotlight is shifting from legacy houses to a new wave of indie designers operating out of modest studios across Milan, Bologna, Biella and other provinces. These creators prioritize limited runs, dead‑stock and reclaimed fabrics, and often blend cultural...
Watchmaking Maximalism Is So Back
The 2026 Watches & Wonders expo in Geneva showcased a decisive shift toward maximalist design, as 65 brands unveiled bold, ornamented timepieces. Highlights included Cartier's bead‑by‑bead Myst de Cartier, Audemars Piguet's pebble‑inspired Établisseurs Galets, and Rolex’s blue stone‑lacquer dial on...
HUGO Is Taking the Leap. Will You?
HUGO has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 “Red Means Go” campaign, a “platform for ambition” that celebrates young creators who choose unconventional paths. The campaign pairs the brand’s new collection with a roster of artists, actors, musicians and digital creators who share...
Blundstone Shouldn't Be This Good at Sandals
Australian footwear icon BlBlundstone, known for its 150‑year‑old Chelsea boots, has launched its first open‑toe sandal, the #2698 Aerocork, priced at $145. The sandal features water‑resistant nubuck leather and a cork‑like sole, drawing visual comparisons to Birkenstock’s classic designs. By...
You Haven’t Seen This Side of Berlin with Lululemon. Yet.
lululemon staged its first "Club Detour" run in Berlin on March 21, gathering about 50 runners for a 6‑7 km exploratory jog through side streets. The event rejected traditional timing metrics, encouraging participants to get lost, chat, and discover hidden cafés and...
PSG Star João Neves Plays the Tuba for the Ami Paris Spring Collection
Paris Saint‑Germain midfielder João Neves stars in Ami Paris' spring campaign, playing the tuba to underscore the brand's community ethos. The collection blends classic Parisian tailoring—argyle vests, collegiate stripes—with relaxed pieces like wide‑leg shorts and suede overshirts. Earthy greens, camel...
Nico Williams & Alejandro Balde's Nike By You Creations Are Pro-Grade
Nike’s custom‑design platform Nike By You, now in its third decade, has attracted two Spanish football stars. Barcelona left‑back Alejandro Balde created a personalized Air Max 95 that blends black leather with orange highlights and an embroidered "3" to mark his...
The Suave Suede Return of Adidas' Wallabee-Flavored Sneaker
adidas has launched its Spring/Summer 2026 Spezial (SPZL) collection, spotlighting a revamped Punstock SPZL that mimics a Clarks Wallabee with suede uppers. The sneaker merges the loafer silhouette with adidas' classic handball and freestyle cues, echoing the brand’s 2018 original...
New Balance's Wonderfully Wild Dad Sandal Goes Beyond the Outdoors
New Balance re‑launches its 2025 Kave sandal for summer 2026, positioning it as a hybrid dad shoe that works on trails and city streets. The sandal features a breathable mesh‑leather upper, a chunky sole with drainage holes, and new colorways...
Cecilie Bahnsen's Perfecting ASICS Dad Shoes with Cute Floral Ease
Cecilie Bahnsen has unveiled a new ASICS GEL‑QUANTUM 360 slip‑on, transforming the performance sneaker into a laceless, floral‑covered “dad shoe.” The design adds a stretchy neoprene upper with cutout blossoms and scattered petals, available in blush pink and black. Priced...
Nike’s Most Powerful Pegasus Runner Is an All-Blue Stallion
Nike has launched the Pegasus 42, the most powerful model in its long‑running line. The shoe features a full‑length, curved Air Zoom unit that promises peak cushioning for both training and race days. It debuts in a sleek “Diffused Blue”...
Nike Designed the Freshest Air Max for One of the World’s Oldest Soccer Teams
Nike has released a limited‑edition Air Max 95 “England” sneaker ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The shoe combines crisp white leather with red and silver accents and the three‑lion crest on the tongue, echoing England’s national colors. Priced at...
Adidas' Painfully Polished Retro Runner Kicks Like Coffee
Adidas has re‑issued its 1972 SL 72 running shoe as the Aurora Coffee edition, blending the classic silhouette with modern materials. The update adds rich suede overlays, a redesigned nylon upper, a thick EVA midsole and a grippy ripple outsole, while...
Vans' Earthiest Skate Shoe Looks Dripped Out With Its Pearl Necklace
Vans introduced the Premium Old Skool 36, a refreshed take on its classic Old Skool silhouette featuring a cocoa‑brown suede upper and pearlized detailing that mimics a necklace. The shoe adds a higher gloss‑finished sidewall and a plant‑based Sola Foam ADC...
Wales Bonner’s Hand-Woven Sandal Is the Wildest Adidas Yet
Adidas and designer Wales Bonner have unveiled the Spring/Summer 2026 Karintha, a radical departure from the brand’s typical sneaker silhouette. The new Karintha is a sandal that pairs adidas’s wavy, sporty sole with a hand‑woven leather upper crafted by artisans in Brazil....
Moncler Doesn’t Need Cold Weather to Make Noise
Moncler’s Summer 2026 collection reimagines its iconic arctic‑ready outerwear for warmer weather, featuring ultra‑light, pillowy fabrics that still promise performance. The lookbook, fronted by actor Jamie Dornan, showcases pastel pinks, creamsicle orange, florals for women and grass greens, sky blues...
Benetton Recruits All Ranch Hands for Jean’s West Drop
Benetton has revived Jean’s West as an independent sub‑brand, launching a new denim collection that fuses 1880s Western motifs with a forward‑looking 2026 aesthetic. The line emphasizes comfort, offering pre‑washed bootcut, regular, carpenter, cropped and turn‑up styles that feel lived‑in...
Forget Japan, We Have Issey Miyake Store at Home (EXCLUSIVE)
Issey Miyake has opened its biggest store outside Japan in New York, moving from a shuttered Tribeca location to a 13,000‑square‑foot flagship in the historic New York Life Building on Madison Avenue. Designed by architecture studio Solid Objectives Idenburg Liu,...
This Jordan Mule Is a Minimalist’s Worst Nightmare
Jordan Brand has extended its iconic Air Jordan line into women’s footwear with the Air Jordan Mule SE, a loafer‑style mule launched in mid‑2025 and still generating buzz in 2026. The shoe blends glossy leather, perforated toe‑box detailing and metallic...
Nothing Sums up Bottega Veneta Better Than This $10,200 Leather T-Shirt
Luxury house Bottega Veneta, under creative director Louise Trotter, unveiled the Mini Intrecciato leather T‑shirt priced at $10,200. The unlined, hand‑woven piece extends the brand’s signature intrecciato leather technique from accessories to apparel. Trotter’s move fills a gap in Bottega’s...
New Balance's Strappy Sandal Is a Trail Runner in Disguise
New Balance has launched the Fresh Foam 710 V1 sandal for Spring/Summer 2026, marrying the brand’s high‑performance Fresh Foam cushioning with a breathable mesh‑and‑leather upper and rugged straps. The sandal is positioned as a lightweight, ultra‑cushioned runner in a sandal silhouette,...
Nike’s Crisp Air Max Sandal Is a Denim Paradise
Nike has introduced a denim‑styled version of its Air Max Isla sandal, pairing denim straps with a buttery‑leather heel strap and a silver Swoosh. The sandal retains the chunky Air Max platform, now finished in a cream hue that complements...
Nike's Prettified Runner Is the Flyest Ballet Sneaker
Nike has reimagined its iconic 1999 Air Superfly as the Air Superfly FMME "Vast Grey," a ballet‑inspired sneaker that blends performance heritage with high‑fashion detailing. The new model features lace‑up straps, decorative cutouts, and a breathable mesh upper, echoing traditional...
Fashion's Favorite Running Glasses Are Even Better as NASA-Level Eye “Shields”
District Vision has launched a limited-edition version of its Yusuke Ti eyewear, created in partnership with record‑breaking alpinist Benjamin Védrines. The $650 glasses feature an aerospace‑grade titanium frame, a D+ Onyx Mirror lens with anti‑reflective and oil‑repellent coatings, and ventilation...
This Ultra-Luxe Adidas Samba Subtly Struck Gold
Adidas has refreshed its iconic Samba OG with a new "Cloud White/Wonder Gold" colorway, blending crisp white leather, textured grey suede toe, and champagne‑gold Three Stripes. The design adds a subtle luxury feel while retaining the shoe’s low‑profile gum sole...
COMME Des GARÇONS Tossed Out the Rulebook for a Stealth Nike Collab
Black COMME des GARÇONS has released a new fluorescent‑pink twist on Nike’s 1977 LD‑1000, departing from its usual all‑black aesthetic. The collaboration follows recent high‑profile Nike re‑imaginations by Sacai and Stüssy that revived the LD‑1000’s cultural relevance. Priced at about...
Adidas' Gray Scale Samba Proves Snake Print Doesn't Have to Be OTT
adidas has launched the Gray Scale Samba Pro, a new take on its classic Samba silhouette featuring a glossy grey snake‑print upper. The shoe embraces the broader animal‑print sneaker wave while stripping away bright colors for a muted, luxury feel....
This Racing-Inspired Air Max Is An Earth-Toned Masterpiece
Nike has introduced a new Air Max 90 Silver Sage colorway, drawing inspiration from motorsport aesthetics. The shoe combines carbon‑fiber, perforated leather and suede for a textured upper, while the muted silver‑sage hue replaces the usual bold racing palette. Numbered graphics...
Why $4 Million Is Kind of a Steal for This Rare Porsche
Classic Porsche specialist Andy Prill now offers his fully restored 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder at RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction. The lightweight “Giant Killer,” one of only 40 ever built, boasts a racing pedigree of more than 25 wins and a...
GAP's Coachella Hoodies Are More than Merch
GAP has unveiled a limited‑edition GAP × Coachella hoodie line, priced at $100, available in black, navy and gray. The collection features the word “COACHELLA” in GAP’s bold font and can be personalized at a pop‑up “Hoodie House” on the festival grounds...
Why Usyk Wearing Stone Island Is Bigger Than Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk, three‑time undisputed boxing champion, fronts Stone Island's Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, marking a rare hometown endorsement. The Italian label, long coveted in Ukraine and Eastern Europe for its scarcity, taps Usyk’s personal history of hunting second‑hand pieces. By aligning with...
You Ought to Stop & Smell These Spring Chucks
Converse has unveiled the All Star Flower Charm OX, a fresh spin on the classic Chuck Taylor that adds interchangeable flower‑motif charms to the laces and swaps standard cotton laces for glossy satin. Wearers can stack multiple charms or use...
Nike Made a Luxe Leather Flip-Flop — And It’s Far From Regular
Nike has introduced the Marina flip‑flop, a sleek sandal crafted from smooth blue leather and cushioned with a sturdy foam footbed. Priced at $32, the model blends casual comfort with a touch of luxury, echoing the brand’s sneaker‑level attention to...
Arc'teryx's Luxury Line Has Never Looked Better — Or Bigger
Arc'teryx's Veilance label, celebrating nearly two decades, unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 collection with a refreshed aesthetic and expanded technical fabrics. The line swaps traditional GORE‑TEX for lightweight, quick‑dry Ondritex, introduces earthy greens and pastel purples, and adopts looser, almost baggy...
Bottoms Are The New Tops
Highsnobiety’s April 8 newsletter spotlights a seismic shift in men’s pants, moving beyond skinny and ultra‑baggy silhouettes toward bootcuts, tapered fits, pleats, leathers and bold prints. The piece crowns Lemaire’s twisted slacks as the new style benchmark, while noting that Uniqlo...
The Honda Civic of Hiking Shoes Has Never Looked Better (EXCLUSIVE)
Merrell’s best‑selling Moab 3 hiking shoe has been refreshed in an oat‑hued colorway created in partnership with South Korean apparel label Khaki. The new edition retains the model’s core technical specs—Vibram outsole, air‑cushion midsole, and durable leather panels—while adding blue accents...
Another Aspect’s Secret to Success: “Some Call It Boring but It’s What People Want”
Another Aspect, a Copenhagen‑based menswear label founded in 2019, has built a reputation for ultra‑smart, minimalist clothing that prioritizes perfect execution over trend‑chasing. By offering a tightly curated range—five core shirt styles and a growing line of tailoring, denim and...
Boxing Champ Ben Whittaker Is ALO's Unlikely New Face (and It Makes Perfect Sense)
British IBF International light‑heavyweight champion Ben Whittaker has become the face of ALO’s new Trail sneaker campaign, linking his disciplined boxing style with the brand’s mindfulness‑focused wellness ethos. The campaign showcases Whittaker transitioning from the ring to trail running, emphasizing...
Timberland Casts Off In Berlin
Timberland is reviving its iconic boat shoe with a Spring‑Summer 2026 collection that blends rugged hand‑sewn construction and a Vibram outsole. The brand partnered with Highsnobiety for a maritime‑themed launch event in Berlin, turning the Unter den Linden space into...
From Adidas to Puma, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop Right Now
Highsnobiety’s weekly guide spotlights seven standout sneaker releases, ranging from Puma’s Jil Sander K‑Street suede to Nike’s Air Force 1 Low in Mystic Navy and Grape Ice. The roundup features fresh collaborations—including Converse x Tyler, The Creator and Palace x...
COMME Des GARÇONS Is the Reason Nike's Cleanest Laceless Sneaker Exists
Nike has teamed up with Japanese label Comme des Garçons to reimagine the Air Max Dolce SP as a sleek, laceless sneaker that looks more like a dress shoe than a trainer. The collaboration updates the silhouette with rippled sidewalls, a structured toe‑cage, patent‑leather...
This Brand Moo Air Force 1 Is Fresh Off the Farm
Nike is set to release a limited‑edition Air Force 1 Low Cow Print, dressing the classic silhouette in a black‑and‑white cow‑pattern made from pony‑hair panels over a full‑grain leather base. The design follows a recent wave of animal‑print drops from major...