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[Hypebeast] December 13, 2023 Weekly Digest 🏆 Hypebeast100 2023: This Year’s List of the Most Accomplished Creatives TLDR: As we step into our second decade of Hypebeast100, we stand firm in our commitment to recognize the world’s most influential creatives in fashion and their amazing achievements. Why It Matters: In the face of a future unknown, the extraordinary minds on this list continue to push boundaries and create exceptional work that has left an undeniable impression on us, our readers and the world; minds that are made up of designers, artists, creative directors, entrepreneurs and more, from all cultural and vocational backgrounds. To push culture forward is no easy task, yet, the Hypebeast100 continue to lead and define the future of fashion and its echoes into innovation, artistry and sustainability. And stepping into the next 10 years, we want to include our community’s voice into the program, as we have this year with our Next nominations; and presenting for the first-time ever, our Hall of Fame award. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🕊️ 1017 ALYX 9SM’s Nike Air Force 1 Low Harmonizes the Past with the Present TLDR: Matthew M Williams discusses the new project, his future with Nike and his unrelenting creative vision. Why It Matters: As Matthew M Williams and his label 1017 ALYX 9SM (ALYX) navigate a time of change, the brand’s latest collaboration with Nike invites the world to embrace what’s next. Departing from Givenchy after serving as creative director for four years, Williams is ostensibly doubling down on ALYX once again as the brand recently sold a majority stake of its ownership. Its first piece of news since then? A new project with Nike on the Air Force 1. Williams recognized that not everyone will notice the difference between this pair and an inline one at first glance. “I loved the challenge of making subtle changes while still respecting the Air Force 1’s timelessness,” he affirmed. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔮 Will the Creative Director Epidemic Continue Into 2024? TLDR: Hypebeast breaks down the year’s shifting directorial roles at major fashion Houses while examining the new dawn of fashion spearheaded by young designers taking on major positions. Why It Matters: 2023 has been an emotional whirlwind in and outside the fashion industry. The year has delivered several unexpected changes, with a plethora of Creative Directors leaving their posts for new opportunities or career shifts. Over recent months, long-lasting designers, including Jeremy Scott and Sarah Burton, have ended their lengthy tenures at historic fashion Houses, while the fresh eyes of Seán McGirr and the late Davide Renne took their places with an altered vision. Week after week, another iconic name leaves its post for something new. The industry entered a new era in 2023, commissioning young creatives to helm decade-old labels. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👟 Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Sneakers of 2023 TLDR: Another year is coming to an end and it’s time for Hypebeast staff to embrace a holiday tradition — reflecting on our favorite sneaker purchases of the year. Why It Matters: Nowadays, it feels as if the amount of shoes released in a year’s time is growing exponentially as we see everything from spontaneous team-ups to reimagined classics touch down on shelves each week. However, through all of that, the simple joy of find a pair you love and wearing it was as strong as ever. This year, the range consists of PUMA by Rihanna, collaborations from the likes of Nike and adidas, a variety of ASICS projects and much more. Whether it be a well-executed design or simply one that puts a smile on the owner’s face, there’s always something about the sneakers we wear that makes them special. It’s easy to feel lost in the everlasting flow of new product announcements, but hopefully these heartfelt discussions can serve as inspiration to craft and embrace your own stories. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🥃 Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple Classic Remix Returns With The Brooklyn Circus for Year Four While big-name fashion brands are too focused on growing at unimaginable speeds, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple Classic Remix spotlights independent designers who take things a little slower – they adhere to a careful and more considered approach to creating quality pieces that will stand the test of time. Designer Ouigi Theodore amplifies Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple Classic Remix's authentic vision with a new varsity jacket, cardigan and cap. 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