Inside the visual world of Nike’s futuristic Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. When Team USA step onto the podium at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan this month, they’ll be showcasing one of the newest innovations in sportswear: Nike’s Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket. Looking appropriately space-age, the “adaptive…

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A Softer Winter Palette Lands On The New Balance 992 “Olivine”

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Desaturated colorways have been creeping into winter releases quietly, and New Balance embraces that ethos yet again. The New Balance 992 “Olivine” packs the same reserved assuredness that’s made the Made in USA line synonymous…

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Introducing: Ming Debuts Its Integrated Bracelet Design With The 56.00 'Starfield'

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know You could easily make the case that indie brand Ming is becoming as much a materials-and-bracelet research-and-development brand as it is a watch brand. The new 56.00 ‘Starfield’ combines the brand’s eye-catching dials…

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According to Ariel: Luxury Watch Brands Should Widely Embrace Controlled Discounting

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. If you speak to most luxury watch brand managers about discounting, the topic brings up a lot of heated emotions. Despite how consumers may feel about discounting (they tend to like it, of course), we currently…

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2026 All-Star Sneaker Release Dates

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Los Angeles has shifted into a different rhythm, where basketball, fashion, and retail activations blur together under the same spotlight. That energy sets the stage for this year’s All-Star Weekend sneaker releases, as brands, athletes,…

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