BALENCIAGA TRIPLE S

Since hitting shelves in early 2016, the Balenciaga Triple S sneakers have become known as the quintessential high-fashion "ugly" sneakers. Their paneled mesh and leather upper—combined with that so-preposterous-it's-dope quadruple-welted sole—made them the seven-layer dip of the sneaker community, and they've been worn by fashion insiders, celebrities, and deep-pocketed folks with advanced taste in footwear. But now Balenciaga has...

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AIRRING JORDAN

The Bulls soaring superstar Michael Jordan will rap with rapper Kurtis Blow in May for Poly Gram Records. "I've always wanted to sing," Jordan told us, "and I'm a big fan of rap. But I know if I sound lousy on this record, I'm gonna get razzed about it all next season." Blow, who wrote the tune, will call it "Air Jordan." He'll will sing the lyrics because Jordan feels they're "too egotistical for him and don't fit his clean image or that make...

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ADIDAS AG

Adidas AG, German manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel and sporting goods. In the early 21st century it was the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second-largest (after Nike) in the world. Adidas products are traditionally marked with a three-stripe trademark, which remains an element in the company’s newer “trefoil” and “mountain” logos. Headquarters are in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The...

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NIKE

Image: Nike's head office in Portland, Oregon. Image source. Waste is one of the biggest problems in the fashion industry. On average, Australians throw away 30kg worth of clothing per year, each, which adds up to $550 million worth of wasted spending per year.Nike is tackling this fashion industry issue in several ways, which were revealed in the company’s annual sustainability report, which was released earlier this month, and...

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Shoes That Put Women in Their Place

TORONTO — YOU can’t even really see the shoes. In many of the photos of women on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, the elegant gowns fall all the way to the ground, obscuring a view of their special-occasion footwear. So why on earth would it matter if women entering the prestigious celebration of cinema chose not to confine themselves in difficult-to-walk-in heels, opting for something more manageable — or even fashion-forward,...

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