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Hypebeast
14 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
Nike Fits the Cortez With "Perforated Leather"
Name:Nike Cortez 'Perforated Leather'SKU:HQ1841-001, HQ1841-100, HQ1841-200, HQ1841-600Colorway:Wolf Grey/Summit White-Gum Medium Brown-Sport Green, White/Light Bone-Coconut Milk-Bronze, Pale Shale/Sail-Gum Medium Brown-Black, University Red/Summit White-Gum Medium Brown-University BlueRetail Price:$100 USDRelease Date:Summer 2025Retailers:Nike Nikeis putting a 'Perforated Leather' spin on the traditionalCortezmodel. The collection offers a total of four colorways in 'Wolf Grey,' 'White,' 'Pale Shale' and 'University Red.' All four options arrive with the silhouette's traditional leather uppers and suede overlays on the eyelets, toebox and heel. Replacing the regular panel swoosh is a perforated check, offering a more subtle touch to the beloved silhouette. Additional lands on the embroidered tongue tag, insoles and embroidered Nike heel logo. The shoe then rests on a white midsole and herringbone Gum outsole, while white laces tie them together for a neat finish.
Emirates Woman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
6 sneakers all the cool-girl celebs can't stop wearing in 2025
Fashion by Aminath Ifasa 2 hours ago Sneakers are an evergreen footwear choice, but there's something about the return of warm weather that has us craving a fresh pair (or two). As outdoor activities dominate our social calendars, sneakers become the go-to for long days on the move—whether you're hitting 10K steps or just strolling in style. Not only are sneakers versatile and affordable, but they're also the easiest way to elevate a look with street-style flair. To kickstart your shopping list, we've taken inspiration from some of the biggest sneaker-loving celebrities who effortlessly incorporate the latest (and greatest) kicks into their everyday wardrobes. From retro revivals like the Adidas Gazelle (a Gigi Hadid staple) to Emily Ratajkowski's enduring love for the Puma Speedcat, timeless sneakers continue to dominate. These heritage styles have even inspired high-fashion reinterpretations, proving that everything old is new again. Whether you're drawn to the '70s vibe of the Nike Cortez (à la Dakota Johnson), or Sophia Richie's new-get distressed vibe, there's a sneaker for every era and aesthetic. Below, discover the top 6 celebrity-approved sneaker styles that will refresh your closet with an instant cool factor. From nostalgic throwbacks to futuristic designs, 2025's sneaker trends offer something for every style tribe. Whether you're channeling Emily Ratajkowski's sleek Speedcats or Hailey Bieber's hiker-chic kicks, one thing's clear: Sneakers aren't just for the gym—they're the ultimate fashion flex. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Pinterest & Feature Image: Pinterest
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
ICE's focus on tattoos is part of a long and depressing tradition of profiling
Two crowns over the words 'Mom' and 'Dad.' A Michael Jordan 'Jumpman' figure. A pocket watch that marks the time of a daughter's birth. These are a few of the tattoos that some lawyers for deported migrants say were used by federal immigration authorities to label their clients members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and justify their enforced disappearances to a notoriously brutal mega-prison in El Salvador. And yet, in recent weeks, expert after expert has argued that tattoos are not a reliable predictor of Tren de Aragua gang affiliation. Sociologist Roberto Briceño León, who has been studying violence in Venezuela for 30 years, summarized the trouble with recent reports of tattoo targeting succinctly: 'Venezuelan gangs don't identify themselves with tattoos.' Real life, it turns out, typically does not resemble a low-budget crime flick. Sadly, using certain visual and cultural signifiers to stigmatize people as criminals is not new. In my decadelong career as a public defender, I've witnessed many iterations of the strategy. During the first Trump administration, I represented teenagers on Long Island who were accused of being in gangs because of their tattoos, for wearing NBA apparel and for sporting Nike Cortez sneakers (which you might recognize as Forrest Gump's shoe of choice). I distinctly remember coming home one day after meeting someone labeled a member of MS-13 because he wore Chicago Bulls apparel, only to turn on the television and see Miley Cyrus wearing the exact same clothes in a music video. Today, the Trump administration is again citing Bulls apparel, in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia has never been charged with or convicted of a crime in the U.S., and his family and lawyers deny any gang membership, but police in 2019 advised an immigration judge that Abrego Garcia 'displayed traits associated with MS-13 gang culture' based on factors including his tattoos and clothing. Police claim they use intelligence gathering to compile and update their understanding of gang tattoo iconography. But this, too, is a squishy concept that varies depending on many factors. And the intelligence gathering process itself is far from foolproof. Earlier this month, a white British man discovered a tattoo paying homage to his daughter was being cited by the Department of Homeland Security as a possible Tren De Aragua identifier. Indeed, I would argue tattoos, gang allegations and other proxies have long allowed law enforcement to engage in policing that is seemingly race-neutral on its surface but ultimately race-based in practice. Body art becomes a socially acceptable pretext for ethnic and racial profiling. Thus, one of the main problems with identifying gang members by tattoos is not the potential for mistakes. Rather, tattoo misidentification is better understood as a powerful weapon that can neutralize public empathy and scrutiny by cloaking race-based attacks in race-neutral excuses. That is why the use of tattoos and clothing can also be connected to other infamous examples of racial profiling, like 'stop-and-frisk,' which at its height resulted in hundreds of thousands of Black and Latino New Yorkers' being accosted by police every year. After a New York court forced the NYPD to abandon the program, the police department created Operation Crew Cut, a 'war on gangs' initiative powered by a database that criminal justice activists said marked teenagers as targets for surveillance and harassment. Tellingly, tattoos were one reason a person might be included in the database. More than 20,000 people were added to the database in a 10-year period — according to an analysis by CUNY Law Professor Babe Howell, 99% were not white. Such pretexts are necessary because the underlying policies, when laid bare, are not always broadly popular. Mass deportations and enforced disappearances require convincing the public that certain people are disposable and undeserving. Alleged gang affiliations and criminal records serve as more palatable and convincing justifications when ethnicity alone is not enough. The cruelty of President Donald Trump's deportations is a brutal escalation of an already brutal system. And while the majority of Republicans still approve of his immigration policies, more Americans now disapprove than approve of the way he is handling the campaign issue, according to the most recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. These numbers offer some hope. Recognizing the mutual humanity in another person is only natural; it takes an enormous amount of effort to undo this basic human instinct. The lesson is this: Our immigration and criminal legal systems are not designed to bring about justice and safety. Where there is specious pretext, there are human beings being violently ripped away from their families and homes and sentenced to indefinite captivity. As the dragnet grows, we need to reconsider what makes it possible to see some communities as disposable. And we must resist the dehumanization that enables abuse and false justifications. Otherwise, the scope of who is deemed disposable will continue to expand. This article was originally published on
What's On
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
6 it-girl sneakers you need for the Dubai summer
Summer shoe shopping sorted for you… Summer in is a-coming, and with it, a dilemma – what must one wear that doesn't want to make them never leave the house again? Comfort is key when it comes to dressing for the toughest season of the year, and limping around in uncomfortable shoes while the sweat soaks through your clothes and the humidity destroys your blow-dry is not the vibe we're going for. We predict these uber floaty footwear options will be all the rage come summer, because comfort doesn't have to be at the cost of style. ASICS x Kiko Kostadinov UB8-S GT-2160 in Brown Storm Sienna The chunky, Y2K sneaker trend hasn't died yet and for good reason. Often designed for running or other athletic activity, these are perhaps the most comfortable types of shoes out there, coming in eclectic colourways that you can use to dress your outfit up or down. This new ASICS design collaboration is bringing together the London-based designer and the shoe brand for a drop you can't miss. Chocolate brown for the win. Dhs1,256 on Nike Cortez in White/Varsity Red Another retro win, the Nike Cortez is one of the brand's most iconic models, first released in 1972. Designed for long-distance runners to go faster for longer, this shoe will provide you the ultimate runner's comfort this summer, and the classic colourway is versatile enough for you to dress up or down with anything. Wear to work, wear to dinner, wear it to go running. You'll get the most out of your money. It's also the most economical shoe on this list, which is always a win. starting from Dhs229, New Balance X Miu Miu 530 SL in Metallic-Mesh This collaboration was one for the books – a beautiful marriage of high and low dressing that's sure to add life to any boring outfit. New Balance are said to be notoriously comfortable, and with the flare of the Miu Miu design, these metallic-mesh sneakers are a chic-barbecue-dad dream. The dynamics of most of the shoes on this list of foot-hugging, race shoe design that's all the rage right now, and this one is a premium option. Dhs4,300, Adidas Tokyo in Blue Bird The Adidas Tokyo is a sweet tribute to the running shoes of the 70s, the originals that have inspired a whole generation to adopt the style of yesteryear. Deliciously retro, these are perfect for your everyday sneaker, something you can throw on as you head out to work or to run errands. Durable, low maintenance and they come in four different colourways, but we're a fan of texture, which is why the suede models are our pick. Dhs479, Puma Speedcat in For All Time Red Designed to emulate the look of a race shoe, the Speedcat is a 25-year-old classic that has been revived in recent times. Sleek lines, bold colours and a standout look – that is the Speedcat, and if you're mostly into basics for your wardrobe, a minimal shoe in a bold colour not only keeps that theme going but dresses up a boring outfit. Great for lots of walking, movement and heavy wear. Comes in six different colourways, but the red is the icon. Dhs519, A textural haven, if you ask us – the Adidas Wales Bonner range is perhaps their most trendy and this Samba Millennium in a silver-crocodile print mix is less a shoe, more an accessory, with all the walking comfort of the OG Samba. The colours and textures make for easy styling. Throw these on with a some basics and you have a style statement. Dhs780 on Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Whisper it, but Kim Kardashian could just save Nike
As bombshells go, Kim Kardashian's latest was as shocking and succinct as any. 'Introducing NikeSKIMS,' she posted to her 358 million Instagram followers. 'A new brand coming this spring for the body obsessed. Designed to sculpt and engineered to perform.' What's that sound? Oh, just the hearts of every Nike purist shattering into a thousand tiny pieces. Was it not enough that the 44-year-old business mogul had already cornered the market in skincare, fragrance and flesh-coloured bras? Did she really have to come for their favourite sportswear brand, whose trainers they've loyally been wearing since they were 12? Well, yes, she did. Kim wouldn't be Kim if she ever stopped trying to become bigger than she already is. Nor need purists worry. Kim isn't interested in redesigning their Nike Cortez – yet – she's strictly focused on their bodies. While a partnership between Kardashian and Nike may be causing some diehard Nike fans to shake their heads, that's likely because said heads are male and middle-aged. This is not the demographic Nike is targeting. Instead, it has its sights set on the lucrative female activewear market. The new collaboration is likely to be firmly focused on the sort of tight, form-fitting, body-conscious activewear that has become something of a uniform amongst women for whom exercise isn't so much a casual hobby as a way of life. 'It would be easy to say this is all about the power of Kim Kardashian's influence, but actually it's much bigger and deeper than that,' says Sara McCorquodale, founder of influencer marketing agency, Corq. 'It signifies a shift in how women are exercising and how seamlessly it must integrate into their daily lives.' Kardashian might not know much about designing high performance trainers, but Nike isn't looking for a Tinker Hatfield (legendary designer of the brand's famed Air Jordan shoes) – it's looking for a Tinkerbell who can sprinkle some of her magic fairy dust onto a legacy brand in need of rejuvenation. In short, Nike needs a bigger slice of the activewear pie – and that's something that Kardashian is likely to deliver. When she launched Skims in 2019, it rapidly came to dominate the shapewear market – its viral marketing campaigns and clever, fashion-forward products making competitors such as Spanx, Wacoal, Hanes and Victoria's Secret seem staid. Wherever you think of Kardashian, it's futile to deny that she excels at shifting products. Advertising campaigns featuring well-loved women such as Kim Cattrall, Kate Moss, Paris Hilton, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX ensure the brand appeals to a wide demographic that runs the gamut from mid-lifers to Gen-Z. But while Kardashian might be the queen of hype, Skims has the figures to back it. It took Nike 10 years to reach a $100m valuation, a feat achieved by Skims in six months. Scoff as you might at its £76 onesies or its £64 nipple bras: Skims is currently valued at $4 billion. It's Skims youthful, fashion-conscious female customer whom Nike is hoping to attract. With an annual revenue of $51 billion, Nike is still comfortably the world's biggest sportswear brand. But it's also experiencing its worst performance in 10 years, losing 31 per cent of its market value. While it doesn't need to claw back its supremacy, it does need to reclaim its cultural relevance. It needs to be talked about again: and if there's one thing Kardashian is good at, it's inserting herself into the conversation. When news of the collaboration broke on Instagram, comments under Kardashian's post were predictably positive. On Nike's Instagram account, opinion was more divided. 'Why not collab[orate] with an actual athlete?' posted one user. 'So many valuable women making their mark in sport, with so much to say, and you choose this?' wrote another. This misses the point. Nike's female brand ambassadors include some of the most powerful women in sport, Serena Williams and Megan Rapinoe amongst them. Its Super Bowl ad featured top female stars including sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, gymnast Jordan Chiles and the WNBA's Caitlin Clark. Winners as they are, they have no proven track record in the world of female activewear, a sphere as cut-throat and competitive as any field or track. For Nike to be culturally relevant – and more profitable – again, it has to attract more women. Women currently comprise 40 per cent of its customer base, when they should comprise 50 per cent or more. The fact they don't is due to the fiercely competitive nature of the body-conscious female activewear space, an area where Nike has long lost its lustre. Individually, brands such as Lululemon, Under Armour, Alo and Skims are no threat to Nike's market share. But collectively, they, along with any number of smaller niche brands (including the Manchester-based brand Adanola), are denting Nike's sales. You don't have to be a marketing guru to notice that Nike's new chief executive officer, Elliott Hill, has been focusing his efforts on wooing female customers since taking his position last October. If he's really smart, he should be focusing particularly on leggings. Once maligned as sad eighties relics that gave women nothing more than a severe case of camel toe, leggings are currently enjoying an almighty glow-up. Having been valued at $32.89 billion in 2022, the global leggings market is expected to reach a value of $57.97 by 2031, according to market research company Growth Market Reports. Market data analysis by Statista claims that four billion pairs of leggings will be produced in 2027. Kardashian might not be synonymous with leggings, but she's synonymous with that off-duty model and influencer look, spawned in Hollywood, of which leggings are an essential component. Leggings, a crop top, a baseball cap, trainers and white sports socks hiked up to mid-calf is a highly aspirational look amongst women who either love exercise, or want to pretend that they do. 'Realistically, Nike is losing market share to brands like Adanola and Skims,' says McCorquodale. 'Women are choosing their products to do on-trend, low impact exercises such as yoga, Pilates and walking rather than Nike's. They want to look stylish while they exercise, and wear the same clothes to go for matcha afterwards – Nike doesn't really cover that as an aesthetic. Adanola has really benefited from creating products for this segment of the market – it reported revenue growth of 105 per cent year-on-year at the end of 2024.' As for whether Kardashian is the secret sauce that will turn around Nike's fortunes, we'll have to wait and see. According to the Instagram user @databutmakeitfashion, Nike's stock price jumped six per cent after announcing the collaboration. While her marketing prowess isn't in question, the key to Nike x Skims success will lie in the quality of the product itself. Skims fans might tolerate the odd shonky seam, but Nike customers won't. I can't be alone in owning a pair of Nike leggings that have been washed and worn for decades, with not a sag in the knee or a lightning bolt stitch out of place. In the long term, being well-hyped will mean nothing if the collection isn't also well made. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Sign in to access your portfolio
