Apple's Nike Air Max '86 Was "Made on iPad" ✍️

[Hypebeast] May 08, 2024 Weekly Digest 🍎 Tim Cook Sports 1-of-1 Nike Air Max ’86 in Apple Livestream TLDR: As Tim Cook was updating viewers on all of the innovations coming to the iPad lineup, the Apple CEO was subtly sporting a custom-made pair of sneakers. Why It Matters: Building on Apple’s longstanding history of collaborations, Cook wore Nike Air Max 1 ’86s that were designed to accompany the unveiling of the revamped iPad Pro with the M4 chip and the new Apple Pencil Pro. The shoes featured an off-white mesh body and sole, while the mudguard and toe included a unique soft “wave” effect and a rainbow-speckled pattern. Decorative stitching surrounding the Swoosh and on the heel nodded to the Apple Pencil Pro, mimicking the lines of a sketch. The Swoosh also appears on the tongue of the ‘86s, along with the handwritten words “Made on iPad.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🦈 Take a First Look at the Travis Scott x Nike Shark-A-Don “Sail” TLDR: The rapper's catalog of sneakers continue to grow as a first look has been revealed of the anticipated Travis Scott x Nike Shark-A-Don “Sail.” Why It Matters: Crafting a clean aesthetic, the shoe’s leather and side upper appear in the “Sail,” which mirrors a soft, off-white shade. Whether it be the leather toe cap, suede overlays, mesh midfoot strap or the leather Nike Swoosh, the entire upper reveals a monochromatic look. Then offering a touch of contrast, while remaining crisp, is the fresh white foam midsole that features wave-like design elements. Finishing off the shoe is the “Sail”-colored outsole. Scott’s signature smiley face logo and Cactus Jack branding finish off the shoe, which grace the tongues. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🌷 Here Are the Best Looks at Met Gala 2024 TLDR: As fashion’s biggest night out rounds out the first Monday of May, industry critics and aficionados all around the world had their eyes on the Met Gala red carpet in New York City. Why It Matters: This year’s attendees showed off their best interpretation of the Met Gala 2024 theme, “The Garden of Time,” coinciding with the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Borrowed from English writer J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story of the same name The Garden of Time, this year’s event was co-chaired by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. Guest showed up and showed out, sharing their various renditions of this year’s theme, while also honoring some of the most timeless designers in the history of fashion. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ⚫ Dingyun Zhang's adidas Samba Collaboration Is a Full Circle Moment TLDR: The Mongolian-Chinese designer discusses his lifelong affinity for the German sportswear brand and how he managed to fuel his personal design ethos into a legacy footwear silhouette. Why It Matters: Known for his alien outerwear, Zhang has always admired adidas’ shoes. He remembers staring googly-eyed at the Tracy McGrady T-Mac 5 in adidas’ store windows as a child, and he recalls picking up his first shoes from the German sportswear brand — the tech-y 1.1 Intelligence — in 2007. In Somerset, England, he would sport all-black Sambas to his boarding school classes, despite the uniform not allowing sneakers. Now, with a résumé that includes an MA from Central Saint Martins, a favored Marni collaboration and designing several of YEEZY’s era-defining sneakers, Zhang’s story comes full circle: enter the Dingyun Zhang adidas Originals Samba. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎸 Supreme x Melvins Release Spring 2024 Collaboration TLDR: For Supreme’s latest Spring 2024 delivery, the New York imprint linked up with American rock band, Melvins to craft an exclusive capsule collection. Why It Matters: Throughout the years, the Melvins have retained a cult following, while also remaining creative and experimental in their musical work. Likewise, their album art is equally diverse, ranging from colorful, brooding, abstract, photographic to retro. The collaborative capsule comprises a range of apparel, spanning a BDU jacket, S/S polo, hooded sweatshirt, T-shirts as well as headwear, all featuring Melvin’s iconography and Supreme’s logo. Aside from clothing, a custom-shaped pillow is also offered, coming in the silhouette of the Two-Headed Dog — a character that can be spotted on the cover of Melvin’s album, Houdini. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast facebook]( instagram]( twitter]( youtube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong