Hypebeast Weekly Digest: The BAPE HEADS SHOW 2023, Our Favorite Sneakers of the Year So Far, Martine Rose x Nike Collection and More

[Hypebeast] July 06, 2023 Weekly Digest 🎎 The BAPE HEADS SHOW 2023 Was Rooted in Three Decades of Japanese Streetwear Featuring more than 100 looks from the brand’s mainline and four sub-labels. Why It Matters: Ape Heads, in the thousands, took over Manhattan’s Terminal 5 venue on Wednesday evening, signaling the return of the famous BAPE HEADS SHOW. A concept first introduced by the original A Bathing Ape General, NIGO, the once-yearly event looked to unite music and fashion under one roof. This week, the showcase made a glorious return in celebration of BAPE’s monumental 30th anniversary, with a massive runway and high-caliber musical lineup in tow. Nostalgia at Its Finest: The one-hour show let the BAPE label and all of its decades-spanning influences — be them dance, skate, music or sports — collectively articulate the past, present and future of the brand and its impact on streetwear, at large. It began with a runway presentation packed with more than 100 looks from the imprint’s main line and its four sub-brands: AAPE, BAPE BLACK, BAPY and APEE. Shown in succession, each categorical Fall/Winter 2023 range relied on BAPE’s core design ideologies to effectively display the brand’s wide-spanning hold on the pulse of bold fashion. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 How Fashion Underscores Power Dynamics in 'The Idol,' According to Costume Designer Natasha Newman-Thomas Warning: spoilers ahead. Why It Matters: The Idol came to a halt after five episodes on Sunday evening, tying a plot-twisting bow on the self-proclaimed “sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood.” The series, which earned a controversial start due to a plethora of behind-the-scenes drama and harsh pre-release criticism, offered a sex-filled, drug-drenched peak into fame that was, for many, too disturbing to watch. But regardless of where your opinions on the show land, one thing is for certain: the fashion on the series tells its own story. Shift in Power and Fabric: While Tesfaye’s dedicated efforts to create the show were noble, his character’s intentions with Jocelyn were up for debate. His first looks, according to Newman-Thomas, were indicative of how Tedros wanted to be perceived, not of who he actually is. Here, fashion plays a vital role in cultivating Tedros’ tyrannical persona — one that’s not only responsible for winning over Jocelyn’s attention but also for casting her and her ensemble of team members under his sex-fueled, dictatorial spell. Later in the show, Tedros clearly loses the ability to keep up his fashions, while Jocelyn only leans further into refining hers. Two characters, both riddled with a desperate desire for all-encompassing power, battle for just that in what might be this year’s most polarizing show on television. And through Jocelyn and Tedros’ journey, their wardrobes effectively articulate where they stand in the rat(-tailed) race to win it all. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👟 Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Sneakers From the First Half of 2023 Hypebeast’s staff members shed light on their favorite pick-ups from the year so far. Why It Matters: One of the most beautiful aspects about owning sneakers is the personal connections they create. Whether they remind you of what you were rocking during your 8th-grade basketball championship, serve as a reflection of your favorite athlete or music artist or are just viewed as functional daily drivers, each pair carries its own unique story and can be a playful means of self-expression. Pure Elation:Throughout the first half of 2023, we’ve witnessed the biggest sportswear brands push out some limited collaborations, new tech-focused innovations and clean inline styles. And as the summer season settles in, a group of Hypebeast staff members from editors to video producers and more have banded together to shed light on their favorite pick-ups thus far. This batch features a wide range of styles including floral-covered team-ups from ASICS, a beverage-inspired Jarritos collaboration with Nike, a sleek NEIGHBORHOOD Boot made alongside adidas and more. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ⛳ Eastside Golf and Foray Golf Weigh In on the Sport’s Evolving Environment During Corona Premier Clubhouse Panel Discussion Moderated by Kira K. Dixon, Hypegolf Talks makes its anticipated return at the U.S. Open Showcase. Why It Matters: During each tournament day of the U.S. Open Championship, Corona Premier launched a series of activations in Los Angeles, connecting sports fans to experience the tournament in a lighter format. Most recently, the beer brand teamed up with Hypegolf Invitational to host the Clubhouse experience at the Sand Canyon Country Club in Santa Clarita, California. As the panel discussion kicked off, panelists began opening up about their views on the future of golf and what players and brands are doing to break the sport’s traditional barriers. From inviting more women to the sport, creating an inclusive environment for newcomers and subverting financial constraints limiting players’ access, the conversation unpacked how brands and players are transforming the sport’s cultural perception. Sharing a Similar Ethos: “Hypegolf focuses on apparel, shoes and fashion. You can tell by just the way people dress, where they’re playing — it’s just a totally different community. It’s young; it’s evolving,” Senior Manager Business Development of Hypegolf, Ray Mate mentioned. With Hypegolf covering the latest in gear, hardware, footwear and fashion, Mate hopes to cultivate a space within the Hypebeast community where consumers can engage with golf as they would any other vertical. For Eastside Golf, the brand aspires to show the sport in a new light and invite a diverse fanbase to partake in its culture. And with founders Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl A. Cooper at the helm, the goal is to have fun while doing it. As the former Director of Design Operations at Victoria’s Secret, LaMothe’s contemporary approach to athleisure has paved a niche category for women in golf and athletes claiming a piece of the pie for themselves. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- The ABARTH 500e Turismo Is the Definitive Electric Pocket Rocket Hypebeast drives ABARTH’s small but mighty vision of the future. 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