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Fashion Network
10-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
JD Sports to upsize at Braehead, opens biggest ANZ store yet, sees surging Oasis-linked searches
JD Sports has had plenty of store and product news in recent days with the company planning or opening more megastores both in the UK and abroad and saying that searches for Oasis -linked products have gone through the roof. First, its UK store development. After opening several giant-sized stores, it's now planning to upsize at SGS UK Retail's Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. Located at the heart of the lower level and serving as a focal point for the centre, JD is expanding its footprint by a third to create an 18,000 sq ft store, due to open in 2026. This will enable it to showcase its full multi-category offer, spanning athleisure, footwear, accessories, and sportswear for men, women, and juniors, 'and responds to strong demand from both local and regional shoppers'. The enhanced space will feature the brand's latest store concept, with dedicated product zones, immersive experiences, and a broader selection of leading global names, including Montirex, Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under Armour. Braehead is a key mall in Scotland and James Air, director of group acquisitions at JD, said it's 'long been a strong performer' for the firm. Meanwhile, the retailer has just opened its biggest ANZ store yet in Melbourne as part of a rapid expansion plan for Australia. It opened on Thursday at the city's Bourke Street Mall and is a similar size to the planned Braehead space. It becomes the largest JD Sports location in the ANZ market and marks the brand's third global flagship opening in as many months. The store features exclusive shop-in-shops from major global brands, the latest, globally designed and digital-based Home of Air Nike shop-in-shop for footwear, two interactive product activation zones, and the 'elevated store architecture and design' inspired by global JD flagships across Manchester, Las Vegas, London, Berlin, and Paris. Opening-week highlights include special drops such as the latest JD Exclusive Nike Air Max 95s, Nike Shox, Adidas Sambas, Air Jordans, and the latest from Asics and New Balance. Hilton Seskin, head of APAC for the retailer, said: 'As our store network continues to grow across Victoria and Australia, it's vital that we deliver the elevated retail experiences our global audience has come to expect—particularly in iconic CBD locations like Bourke Street Mall. JD Sports currently has 68 stores in Australia and five in New Zealand. Oasis-linked searches soar Meanwhile, the company also said that demand for Oasis-themed fashion increased by 913% as the long-awaited reunion of the Manchester band approached last week. Searches including Oasis on JD's site saw nearly quadruple-digit growth over the month of June when compared with May. Even searches for just 'Oasis' were up 464% on the retailer's website as fans sought themed fashion to wear on the upcoming UK tour dates. And many traditional Adidas 'terrace' footwear styles also saw demand increases over the last month, with queries for 'Oasis trainers' up 139%. Interest in 'Gazelle' rose by 29% in June compared to May, while specific searches for 'Gazelle indoor' climbed 146%. Samba searches rose 25% and Samba xlg searches were up 41% month-on-month. Plus there was a 7% uptick in searches for Spezial with a 115% surge in interest for 'men's Adidas Spezial'. Perhaps even more impressive, the Adidas SL 72 saw a 78% month-on-month rise while impressions for the franchise were up 6,000% vs June last year.
Fashion Network
10-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
JD Sports to upsize at Braehead, opens biggest ANZ store yet, sees surging Oasis-linked searches
JD Sports has had plenty of store and product news in recent days with the company planning or opening more megastores both in the UK and abroad and saying that searches for Oasis -linked products have gone through the roof. First, its UK store development. After opening several giant-sized stores, it's now planning to upsize at SGS UK Retail's Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. Located at the heart of the lower level and serving as a focal point for the centre, JD is expanding its footprint by a third to create an 18,000 sq ft store, due to open in 2026. This will enable it to showcase its full multi-category offer, spanning athleisure, footwear, accessories, and sportswear for men, women, and juniors, 'and responds to strong demand from both local and regional shoppers'. The enhanced space will feature the brand's latest store concept, with dedicated product zones, immersive experiences, and a broader selection of leading global names, including Montirex, Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under Armour. Braehead is a key mall in Scotland and James Air, director of group acquisitions at JD, said it's 'long been a strong performer' for the firm. Meanwhile, the retailer has just opened its biggest ANZ store yet in Melbourne as part of a rapid expansion plan for Australia. It opened on Thursday at the city's Bourke Street Mall and is a similar size to the planned Braehead space. It becomes the largest JD Sports location in the ANZ market and marks the brand's third global flagship opening in as many months. The store features exclusive shop-in-shops from major global brands, the latest, globally designed and digital-based Home of Air Nike shop-in-shop for footwear, two interactive product activation zones, and the 'elevated store architecture and design' inspired by global JD flagships across Manchester, Las Vegas, London, Berlin, and Paris. Opening-week highlights include special drops such as the latest JD Exclusive Nike Air Max 95s, Nike Shox, Adidas Sambas, Air Jordans, and the latest from Asics and New Balance. Hilton Seskin, head of APAC for the retailer, said: 'As our store network continues to grow across Victoria and Australia, it's vital that we deliver the elevated retail experiences our global audience has come to expect—particularly in iconic CBD locations like Bourke Street Mall. JD Sports currently has 68 stores in Australia and five in New Zealand. Oasis-linked searches soar Meanwhile, the company also said that demand for Oasis-themed fashion increased by 913% as the long-awaited reunion of the Manchester band approached last week. Searches including Oasis on JD's site saw nearly quadruple-digit growth over the month of June when compared with May. Even searches for just 'Oasis' were up 464% on the retailer's website as fans sought themed fashion to wear on the upcoming UK tour dates. And many traditional Adidas 'terrace' footwear styles also saw demand increases over the last month, with queries for 'Oasis trainers' up 139%. Interest in 'Gazelle' rose by 29% in June compared to May, while specific searches for 'Gazelle indoor' climbed 146%. Samba searches rose 25% and Samba xlg searches were up 41% month-on-month. Plus there was a 7% uptick in searches for Spezial with a 115% surge in interest for 'men's Adidas Spezial'. Perhaps even more impressive, the Adidas SL 72 saw a 78% month-on-month rise while impressions for the franchise were up 6,000% vs June last year.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fashion vs Tradition: The history of Wimbledon's all-white controversies
Wimbledon 's all-white dress code, a symbol of its storied tradition, has long stirred controversy. Originally a preference in the 1870s to hide sweat - which was then seen as improper - the all-white attire became mandatory only in 1963. The shift came after Brazil's Maria Bueno wore a colorful outfit in 1962, prompting officials to formalize the rule from the next edition. As the only Grand Slam enforcing an all-white requirement, Wimbledon faces ongoing criticism for its strictness and outdated approach, even as it clings to its heritage. ALSO READ: Wimbledon's love affair with strawberries & cream since 1877 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bored of 9–5? See Why Australia Residents Are Trying This AI Method TApp Read Now Undo Tennis icon Andre Agassi famously boycotted the tournament from 1988 to 1990 over its rigid dress rules, before returning to win in 1992. Roger Federer drew attention in 2013 for wearing white shoes with orange soles - quickly banned by officials. In 2014, Wimbledon tightened its rules further, mandating even visible undergarments be white. Venus Williams was asked to change a pink bra mid-match in 2017, and Nick Kyrgios flouted the code in 2022 with red Air Jordans. Live Events ALSO READ - Wimbledon 2025: Total prize money, live streaming, seedings - All you need to know In 2023, Wimbledon relaxed its strict dress code, permitting female players to wear darker-colored shorts under their white skirts. The change came in response to growing concerns from players about the discomfort of wearing white during their menstrual cycle. Yet enforcement remains strict - Ons Jabeur was sent back to the locker room in 2024 for wearing black during warm-up. For some, the dress code preserves Wimbledon's tradition; for others, it's an outdated restriction. The debate between fashion freedom and tradition rolls on. ALL ENGLAND CLUB RULES FOR CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround. White does not include off white or cream. There should be no solid mass or panel of colouring. A single trim of colour around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeves is acceptable but must be no wider than one centimetre (10mm). Colour contained within patterns will be measured as if it is a solid mass of colour and should be within the one centimetre (10mm) guide. Logos formed by variations of material or patterns are not acceptable. Shorts, skirts and tracksuit bottoms must be completely white except for a single trim of colour down the outside seam no wider than one centimetre (10mm). Caps (including the underbill), headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks must be completely white except for a single trim of colour no wider than one centimetre (10mm). Shoes must be almost entirely white. Soles and laces must be completely white. Large manufacturers' logos are not encouraged. The grass court shoes must adhere to the Grand Slam rules. In particular shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes shall not be permitted. The foxing around the toes must be smooth. Any undergarments that either are or can be visible during play (including due to perspiration) must also be completely white except for a single trim of colour no wider than one centimetre (10mm), except female players who are allowed to wear solid, mid/dark-coloured undershorts provided they are no longer than their shorts or skirt. Medical supports and equipment should be white if possible but may be colored if absolutely necessary.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Inside Nike's reinvention of the Air Jordan
Each year, when the designers at Nike's Jordan Brand begin work on a new Air Jordan sneaker, they face a stiff challenge: their past success. 'You're up against products that are regarded as some of the most well designed products in the history of industrial design," the company's vice president and chief design officer, Jason Mayden, explained. Michael Jordan's signature shoes helped invent modern sneaker culture, and built the foundation of what is now a $7 billion annual business. Promoting and selling each year's new-model Jordan is a trickier dance with MJ in retirement, too. Since the best NBA players signed to the Jordan roster—Jayson Tatum, Luka Dončić—are talented enough to have earned their own signature sneakers, lesser-known stars draw the assignment of wearing the new model. This year presented a further trial. Mayden and his designers were working on the milestone 40th sneaker in the line with commensurate expectations—including from Jordan himself. Jordan Brand works on a roughly 18-month product cycle, and the design process for each signature sneaker begins with a conversation with Jordan. 'We take inventory of where he's at—things he's into, stuff he's read, music he's listened to, cars he's driving, watches he's purchased," Mayden said. 'But we also obsess over the 16- or 17-year-old hoop-obsessed kid. We have to study not only Michael's lifestyle, but also the culture of basketball that is current." Jordan, designers quickly learn, is an unusually hands-on participant in the process. 'I don't know that there are very many brands where the logo is a living human being," Jordan Brand president Sarah Mensah noted. And while the living logo has plenty of thoughts on the designs that bear his likeness, he makes his assessments in a manner befitting a 62-year-old Florida resident. Once the design has advanced to a certain point, the team treks to Grove XXIII, Jordan's personal golf club, to hand-deliver a size 13 sample—customized with golf cleats. (Jordan declined to comment.) The annual Air Jordan is worn by everyone from high-school benchwarmers to NBA stars and is packed with the company's latest and greatest technology. But many casual consumers pay closer attention to the brand's retro releases—reissues of the sneakers that Jordan himself wore and made famous, explained Mike Sykes, who writes The Kicks You Wear, a sneaker newsletter. 'Especially in the heart of the pandemic, retro proved to be a boon for the sneaker industry." (Jordan Brand declined to share sales numbers for either category.) The classic Air Jordans are nearly universally beloved now, but MJ's signature sneakers were once polarizing. In 1985, Nike made great marketing hay of the fact that the NBA had threatened to ban the black-and-red Air Jordan I. With each new signature model, Jordan Brand's designers try to evoke that same feeling. 'This product should be binary," Mayden said. 'You should either love it or not like it." On first blush, the Air Jordan 40 (which releases July 2, for $200) looks a bit restrained: The initial release comes with a black tongue and collar setting off a white leather upper and swooping toe cap. That's thanks in part to Jordan's input, explained Leo Chang, the company's senior creative director for sport and a close collaborator on the design. MJ 'always pushed us on simplicity—just being cleaner and simpler and more elegant and refined," Chang said. One route might have been to turn the 40 into a sort of greatest hits sneaker: a mashup of the most popular Jordans of all time. Mayden, Chang and their team instead opted for a number of subtler touches, ones that you might not notice unless you've got encyclopedic Air Jordan recall. The idea, Mayden said, was to be 'reverential, not referential." And so the tongue nods to the Jordan V, while the lace eyelet evokes the III. The slope of the midsole hints at the XVII. The quiet appearance nonetheless contains technological whiz-bang, including a midsole made from the same foam that Nike uses on its record-smashing running shoes. The idea is to blend Jordan's competitive legacy with the high-end luxury he surrounds himself with in retirement—it's both plush and bouncy. 'It's the most pinnacle, cutting-edge product that we have made to date," Mayden said. Write to Sam Schube at
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Diabolically bad outfit': Joe Burrow's questionable fashion choice on NYC date sparks meme storm among NFL fangirls
Joe Burrow's recent date with model Olivia Ponton in New York City sparked a frenzy (Image via TheImageDirect) NFL star Joe Burrow has never shied away from attention, whether he's commanding the field as the face of the Cincinnati Bengals or showing up courtside at NBA games in full swag. But when the NFL heartthrob recently stepped out for a late-night date with model Olivia Ponton in New York City, it wasn't his quarterback stats or his rumored romance making headlines—it was his outfit. Joe Burrow's outfit choice sparks fan frenzy on date night with Olivia Ponton On a late-night date in NYC, Burrow and Ponton were spotted enjoying the city, but the quarterback's outfit became the unintended focus. Dressed in a blue sweatshirt with the sleeves cut into short sleeves, ripped pants with heart designs, a backwards cap, and Air Jordans, Burrow's fit didn't exactly scream 'fashion icon.' Fans, usually quick to praise the Bengals star for his confidence and looks, didn't hold back this time. One comment that captured the internet's mood read, 'Why is he dressed like a cop trying to fit into a high school?' Others chimed in with equally biting remarks like, 'Diabolically bad outfit,' and 'Can someone dress him properly like just dress like a normal guy, it's gonna be ok Joe.' While Burrow's on-field coolness is never questioned, it's clear that some fans expect his off-field appearance to keep up with his NFL swagger. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brazilian Bikinis 2025 Expertinspector Click Here Undo One fangirl summed up the paradox best: 'He is hot but that outfit is a big no.' Despite the wardrobe backlash, Burrow seems unbothered. The quarterback, who recently finalized his long-term relationship with Olivia Holzmacher in 2024, has been linked to SI Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton ever since she reported a burglary at his Cincinnati home late last year. The two have since been seen together at events, including this latest NYC rendezvous. Still, fans aren't ready to cut him slack over his wardrobe just yet. Some even speculated that the look was thrown together in a rush or a misguided attempt at being edgy. But if Burrow can't pull off a quirky outfit, who really can? Also Read: Aaron Rodgers flaunts wedding ring but still no sign of 'fake' wife amid growing marriage hoax rumors With millions in the bank and a closet likely full of designer fits, Burrow has every opportunity to bounce back from this 'off night.' As fans hope to see their QB1 redeem himself in the style department, one thing's for sure—no matter what he wears, the internet is always watching. And judging. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
