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This article is taken from issue 02 of Dazed MENA: In 2017, Mashrou’ Leila performed one of the best shows it has ever played before an audience of 35,000 people. It was a September night, and the air in Cairo smelled of hope. Hamed Sinno, lead singer, recalls what made this concert special: the audience was…
UPDATE 8/14/25: Raffle now live for the Pharrell x adidas Jellyfish on blackyachtrock.com. Retail price is $300 USD. Original Story:Pharrell Williams continues to innovate with adidas, unveiling the adidas Jellyfish at Paris Fashion Week. Since joining adidas in 2014, Pharrell has redefined classics like the Stan Smith and Superstar while creating fresh designs under his…
The last few months have seen a host of new “slurs” for AI-powered chatbots, and their most loyal users, proliferate across the internet. Whether you agree with them or not, these words (“clanker” being the most common) clearly demonstrate the scale of the backlash to artificial intelligence. But what about the other end of the…
Speaking of blue, it has appeared on Royal models before, and diamonds have been featured as well, but blue and diamonds haven’t been combined until now. It makes for a strong, if conventional, pairing and a subtle evolution of the Royal’s lineup. However, I have always found the “half III” at 3 o’clock somewhat confusing….
Get two new, tonal colorways from the New Balance 204L “Pastel” Pack for Fall 2025. Available in “Pastel Pink” and “Pastel Pearl,” each sneaker utilizes premium suede uppers accented with layered paneling, tonal stitching, and the signature side “N” logo. Mixing a blush upper with a complementary midsole and grey outsole, “Pastel Pink” leans into…
UPDATE 8/13/25: In-hand photos of the women’s Air Jordan 4 “Cozy Girl” in Hemp and Light Orewood Brown have been shared by yaren211.llc on Instagram. The sneaker is slated to drop in November 2025. Original Story 7/22/25: Jordan Brand is heating up winter with the women’s-exclusive Air Jordan 4 “Cozy Girl”, arriving in November 2025….
Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary celebration is rolling back the calendar by partnering with Crocs to release the Windows XP–themed Classic Clog. The commemorative Croc embraces the classic computer wallpaper, complete with sky-blue background and fields of green grass. The classic clog is sky-blue on top with cloud-white laces, visually mimicking the original Windows XP “Bliss” wallpaper….
PUMA has enlisted BLACKPINK singer Rosé to create a fresh take on the Speedcat, releasing August 28th. The two-part pack updates the silhouette’s motorsport heritage with the artist’s high-fashion approach. The first model is a classic Speedcat in black and cream leather with additional details including lace ribbon loops above the midsole, embroidered Big Cat…
PUMA is the latest to drop a fresh collection to honor Formula 1’s 75th Anniversary. For the project, the performance brand is revisiting the PUMA Inhale silhouette with an aggressive take on the early-2000s running silhouette as part of its continued partnership with Formula 1, with creative direction by A$AP Rocky. Showcasing a red-to-black gradient…
Francesca Lake’s clothes exist along a fashion fault line, between two points of seeming contradiction. Her designs are brazenly maximalist and theatrical – voluminous bubble skirts, ruched ball gowns and dramatic headdresses have been some of Lake’s go-tos since her Central Saint Martins graduate collection in 2021. But, on the other end of the spectrum,…