Month: April 2022

Fontaines DC just released their new album, Skinty Fia, and they’ve given fans a preview of what the upcoming tour behind the release might look like with a new late night performance. As the musical guests on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the band ran through “Nabokov” live, showcasing their particular brand of post-punk. The Dublin band previously explained their somewhat obscure album title for those who might be a bit confused.

“Skinty Fia’ is an expression that our drummer’s great auntie used to say,” the band’s frontman, Grian Chatten, explained. “She was an Irish-speaking person, like strictly Irish-speaking, exclusively Irish-speaking person. She used to say that as kind of like a colloquialism. I never heard it before Tom [Coll] said it to me recently, but it was a substitute for a swear word, basically. If she drops something, she’d say, ‘Ah, skinty fia.’ It roughly translates as ‘the damnation of the deer.’ I don’t know, it sounds like mutation and doom and inevitability and all these things that I felt were congruous to my idea of Irishness abroad. Like if you go to Boston, that expression of Irishness. That’s skinty fia to me. That’s that mutation. That’s a new thing. It’s not unlicensed and it’s not impure. Just because it’s diaspora, it’s still pure. It’s just a completely new beast.”

If you watch the performance up top, you’ll feel that sentiment come through loud and clear.

Fresh off a massive headlining performance at Coachella, in which he was basically the only artist who could replace Kanye West after a last-minute cancelation, The Weeknd no longer has to prove his star power. The self-proclaimed Starboy (sorry, had to) is locked into a massive deal with Universal Music Group, who have doubled down on their partnership with the artist. Given his excellent new album, Dawn FM, and 2020’s massive release, After Hours, it’s not surprising that UMG now wants to partner with Abel Tesfaye on all “recorded music, publishing, merchandise and video.”

According to Variety, UMG will remain The Weeknd’s home for all things label-related, and take over his future music publishing rights once a deal with Kobalt expires. Universal’s merchandising arm, Bravado, will work with XO on “global merchandising, branding, ecommerce and retail licensing opportunities around future projects and releases.” Also, Republic and UMG will handle all future audiovisual projects. So basically, everything he might get into over the future course of his career.

UMG chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge said the following about the partnership: “Over the past decade, we have been honored to work so closely with Abel, who has quickly become one of music’s most creative and important artists—a once-in-a-generation talent. With Sal and the XO team as our incredible partners, we’ve developed a deep trust and respect that has enabled us to successfully execute Abel’s brilliant vision.”

James Corden is ready to call it a night. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, the talk show host announced that he is abandoning his chair on The Late Late Show next year.

“It’s been it’s a really hard decision to leave because I’m so immensely proud of the show,” said Corden, who has extended his contract for exactly one year and plans to vacate his desk next spring. “I always thought I’d do it for five years and then leave and then I stayed on. I’ve really been thinking about it for a long time, thinking whether there might be one more adventure.”

Corden made his debut as the permanent host on March 23, 2015, taking the reins from Craig Ferguson, who hosted the show for nearly a decade, from 2005 to 2014. While Ferguson won a Peabody Award in 2009 for his interview with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Corden made pop culture history with his Carpool Karaoke segments.

Corden was considered a bit of a gamble when he took over hosting duties from Ferguson. While he was already well-known as an actor, comedian, and co-creator of the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy series Gavin & Stacey in his native England, Corden was hardly a household name in America — particularly as he’d be joining the ranks of Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert. But as Peter White wrote for Deadline, Corden “reinvigorated the 12:30pm timeslot on CBS and breathed new life into late-night with viral segments such as Carpool Karaoke, Drop The Mic, Spill Your Guts and Crosswalk Musical.”

CBS president and CEO George Cheeks clearly agrees. “Seven years ago, James Corden came to the U.S. and took television by storm, with huge creative and comedic swings that resonated in a big way with viewers on-air and online,” he told Deadline. “From Crosswalk the Musical to the legendary Carpool Karaoke, and every unique comedy segment he introduced, James has truly reimagined many elements of the late-night format.”

As for where he’ll land next, Corden isn’t sure. Yet his talk show is only one of his many current endeavors. In addition to an acting career — an acting career that, yes, included a major role in Cats — he is also a partner in Fulwell 73, the production company you can blame for Hulu’s The Kardashians.

“There’s still some other things that I feel I want to do,” Corden said. “I’d like to try and write. There’s some [stories] I’d like to tell. I’d like to see if I’m capable of it. The fact that it’s terrifying is the reason to do it.”

(Via Deadline)

At first it looked like Suga from BTS might just be involved on the musical side with Psy’s new single, “That That,” but a new teaser shared today indicates there might be more afoot. Psy is releasing what has been dubbed his “comeback single” later this week, and also sharing an entire new album called Psy 9th — but it’s a totally different climate in the music industry when it comes to K-pop than it was back when “Gangnam Style” was setting records. Now, K-pop is in the mainstream consciousness all the time, with stars like BTS, Blackpink, CL, and so many more continuing to win over American listeners.

So it makes perfect sense that Psy would enlist Suga to help produce his new song, and apparently, star in the video as well. Initial promo for the single revealed that the video for “That That” will definitely have a cowboy theme, as Psy runs through a deserted western town and hurls through the air in one of the teasers — but a short clip shared yesterday is a lot more detailed. Starting in the middle of a cowboy line dancing moment, it transitions to a saloon scene with Psy and Suga, and then a moment in a car together, and then back to the bar. Finally, a shot of the two posing together outside closes out the video, which is set to what sounds like the song’s chorus.

It’s the first teaser that really gives a feel for what the song will sound like and the video will look like, and unless this footage is completely unrelated in the end, at least Suga is featured in the new Psy video — if not all of BTS. Check out the clip up top and stay tuned for the entire single coming in just a few hours.

Lizzo is back in a big way, and her “About Damn Time” single has already made its way to Saturday Night Live and other late night shows. But as the pop star continues to promote her latest album, Special, other topics are obviously getting brought into the mix as well.

On a recent appearance on Power 106 Los Angeles, Lizzo had a wide-ranging discussion with the hosts about her music, her new shapewear line, Yitty, and also, her sometimes crazy food habits. But that convo obviously led the hosts to bring up another woman in the industry who is well-known for her somewhat zany food choices — and that’s Saweetie. Right around the 30 minute mark the group gets into a convo about these two women and their strange palates, and who would win if the were to face off in a strange foods Verzuz battle.

“Saweetie be doing sh*t that’s like hmmm I might try that,” Lizzo said. “But I do sh*t that’s unthinkable. That makes people… yeah, it makes them gag.” So in Lizzo’s mind, yes, she would be winning that face off. But who knows what Saweetie’s response will be once she hears these fighting words. Check out the clip up top.

New Orleans, Louisiana is widely recognized for its vibrant community, distinctive music scene, classic French-creole (and really just NOLA) cuisine, and of course, its slew of annual parties and festivals. Last weekend, the city’s iconic Jackson Square hosted the famed French Quarter Festival — the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture. The festival featured over 270 performances from a variety of musical genres across 20 stages featuring local stars like Irma Thomas, Tank & The Bangas, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rickie Lee Jones, The Soul Rebels, and many more.

One local chef who made his French Quarter Festival debut is Marcus Woodham, the Executive Chef at The Bower. At the festival, he served festival attendees a Cochon de Lait Po-boy, Crawfish Bread Pudding with Etouffee Sauce, and Smoked Fish Dip. Born and raised in Louisiana, Woodham knows his way around NOLA’s legendary culinary scene. So we asked him to share his top restaurant recommendations (besides his own) in The Big Easy.

Patois

Patios is a cozy uptown restaurant where Chefs Aaron Burgau and Jonathan Lomonaco put out a very locally-sourced menu cooked from the soul. Burgau can flat-out cook and changes the menu fairly often. There is always something new to try along with staples that have been on the menu for years.

Kingpin

Kingpin is a great dive bar uptown that has food trucks pop up almost nightly. Chances are you will run into a chef, server, or bartender that served you earlier that evening. During football season, catch a Saints game here and you won’t be disappointed.

Blue Oak BBQ

Blue Oak BBQ has huge outdoor seating, and it’s a great place for the family to sit outside. The brisket is amazing, and don’t sleep on the green onion sausage. My kids love the BBQ beans, mac-n-cheese, and the smoked chicken.

Hansen’s Sno-Bliz

Don’t let the line at Hansen’s Sno-Bliz scare you, as you will get a chance to meet new friends while waiting. I think I’ve only ever had the satsuma snowball here, it’s too damn good to try anything else. We like to pop the tailgate on the truck and enjoy.

Maypop

Maypop is an amazing mix of South Louisiana and Asian-style cuisine. Chef Mike’s ever-changing bone marrow with seasonal fruit or citrus is a must, and his ability to use local and Asian ingredients in his noodle dishes is incredible. Get all of them.

Jack Rose

For me, Jack Rose is the funniest dining atmosphere in the city. Very lively dining rooms, great decor, and Chambongs. This place exudes Chef Brian Landry’s personality — fun, outgoing, and attention to detail. I always get the veal chop. Order a mile-high pie for dessert…Lie and say it’s your birthday and watch the sparks fly.

R&O’s in BuckTown

Veal Parmesan PoBoy — just get it. After R&O, swing by Captain Sid’s to get your boiled crab, shrimp, or crawfish fix. Take some of their seasoning blends home as well.

Southern’s Food Truck

Southern’s Food Truck serves amazing hot fried chicken sandwiches. Pick your spice levels. During crawfish season, they do traditional crawfish and Vietnamese style as well, get 5 lbs of both and life is good.

Look out for Southern’s Food Truck at French Quarter Festival. It’s also a festival food vendor!

Creole Creamery

Creole Creamery is a throwback-style ice cream shop. It gives me the feeling of being one of the actors in The Sandlot. I always get an old-school style malt and my kids go for a waffle cone and “rainbow,” which is however many colorful scoops they can fit into one cone.

Fat Harry’s

Fat Harry’s is a St. Charles Avenue staple. It’s great for watching any sporting event. Any questions you have about the city, ask the staff here. Most of them have been working here for at least a decade. Chef Juicy’s chicken wings are amazing. Bring the fellas, get 40 wings with all the sauces, and drink a couple of local beers.

Thursdays are…well, not Fridays. The excitement of the previous weekend has worn off ages ago, the Sunday scaries have long since passed, and it’s almost a whole new weekend again. You just have to finish strong and today we have the juice to help you power through.

Iconic DJ and electronic music producer, GRiZ, hosted a surprise pop-up beach concert recently in Los Angeles with Brownies x Lemonade, an independent dance music events and promotions company. An epic DJ set on the beach at sunset? Yes, please! The surprise pop-up, which went down on Friday, April 8, was the ultimate spring and summer kick-off, getting attendees hyped for the beach parties and festivals to come this season. Between GRiZ’s banging beats, the ocean views, dancing, and downright good vibes, it’s safe to say we’ll be on the lookout for more events like this one.

If you’re in need of a late-week pick-me-up, scroll through the images below, start a group text, and make some damn plans to live your life. The feel-good scenes at GRiZ’s surprise beach pop-up are sure to get you fired up.

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Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be a millionaire or have tens of thousands of followers to be able to travel the world. Sure, you may not get the comfort of a private jet or a five-star villa with butler service. But honestly, adventure is more memorable and thrilling than luxury anyway (at the very least, you’ll have better stories to tell when you get home — no one wants to hear your wealth-related humble brags).

So how does one go about jet-setting overseas without breaking the bank? There are actually more options out there than you might think. As a creative in my mid-20s, I know a thing or two about how to “ball on a budget.” In other words, I’m a broke bitch who doesn’t let my humble living stop me from seeing the world. Will I eat oatmeal and ramen for a week straight? Most likely. But will I also dance at a music festival, party on a boat, and fly to a foreign country alone? Absolutely.

Opportunities to save money and even get paid while traveling are out there, it’s just a matter of a little luck and seeking out the right options for you. Below, I’m sharing 10 ways you can start traveling on a budget today.

1. Join A Work Stay Program

If you’re down to do some labor in exchange for a free place to stay, then you’ll want to consider joining a work stay program. “Work stays” are travel opportunities in which you work for a family, farm, or organization for a certain period of time in exchange for a place to stay. Depending on the host, this may sometimes also include food (score!).

Work stay jobs often include tasks like building and painting houses, gardening, hosting tours, taking care of house pets, and farmwork — including the occasional shoveling goat shit (still worth the free trip, IMO). This option is obviously best if you plan on staying in any given destination for more than just a few days to a week, as you’ll need to use your off time and weekends to explore.

Some trusted work exchange programs include Workaway, WWOOF, HelpX, HelpStay, and Worldpackers.

2. Become An Airbnb Host

If you live in a well-frequented tourist destination, becoming an Airbnb host is a great way to make a buck while you’re away. People just like you are always looking for affordable places to stay on vacation. Upgrade your home with some dope decor, keep your space clean, and snap some high-quality images of your place. The good thing about Airbnb is that you can choose when and how often to rent it out.

List your home whenever you have upcoming travel plans. The funds you make from hosting can go directly to your own vacation accommodations and adventures.

Learn more about hosting on Airbnb here.

3. Stay Updated On Travel Deals

You don’t need to scour the internet on a daily basis to find the best travel deals available. Instead, subscribe to weekly newsletters dedicated to sharing what’s new in the travel world. There are tons of newsletters out there — Jack’s Flight Club, Scott’s Cheap Flights, Airfarewatchdog, and TravelPirates are a few notable ones — that ensure you’ll never miss the chance to snag discounted flight tickets.

It’s also worth following your favorite airlines, tourism boards, travel influencers, and travel agencies to stay in the loop on sales, discount codes, and updates regarding airfare, hotels, destination excursions, and more. Lastly, if you don’t follow Secret Flying across all social platforms, shame on you.

4. Take Advantage Of Airline Points

If you’re an avid traveler who’s not taking advantage of at least one airline’s reward system, you’re seriously missing out. When you join an airline membership, you can accrue miles over time that you can eventually use for free or majorly discounted flights. AKA, you can jet off to Paris or take a trip to Bali essentially for free.

Most airlines will also reward you with a few extra points just for signing up in the first place. Plus, you can earn additional perks like priority boarding, free seat upgrades, and early check-in.

Tip: Do your best to stick to a single airline when booking flights in order to rack up those miles quicker and gain more rewards. Personally, Southwest and American Airlines are my two favorite airline memberships.

5. Volunteer

There are incredible destinations all around the globe that are also in need of support. What better way to see the world than by giving back at the same time? Whether you choose to volunteer with a conservation group, work at an animal sanctuary, teach at underprivileged schools, or build shelters in local communities, the options to volunteer while traveling are abundant. And when you volunteer in a far-out destination, meals and housing are most likely included in your trip.

When searching for volunteer opportunities in other countries, it’s best to research a specific destination and the variety of non-profit groups in the area. For instance, you can apply to Conservation Volunteers in Australia, Kibbutz Volunteer in Israel, or Kaya Responsible Travel operating in Africa, Asia, Central America, and South America. Hell, you can even join the Peace Corps!

6. Start A Blog

Like to take pictures, write, and share your everyday experiences online? Then you might want to consider starting your own travel blog. While it’s a pretty saturated industry, literally anyone can start and grow their own digital audience. Whether you post solely on Instagram, create a travel-dedicated TikTok account, or launch a website with useful travel tips and hacks, there are opportunities waiting for you online.

Once you start to grow your audience, you can make an income with digital ads and sponsorships. You can also leverage your blog and social media to gain complimentary travel accommodations and trips. If you’re not sure where to start, it may be worth taking an online course and following other travel bloggers who inspire you.

7. Use Skyscanner

Skyscanner is an excellent source for finding cheap flights fast. You can search for flights anywhere in the world, and the database will pull the most affordable flight options from every available airline. It will even mix and match airlines on your departing and return flights to provide you with the most budget-friendly choices. Skyscanner also allows you to search for the most affordable hotels and car rentals in your chosen destination.

I’ve been using Skyscanner for years, and it never ceases to help a girl out. You can book through the Skyscanner platform itself, but I like to search and book the results directly through the airlines to reap the full benefits of the airline rewards mentioned above.

Search for cheap flights and book your next trip using Skyscanner here.

8. Teach English Abroad

Teaching English in a foreign country seems to have grown in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Most programs will provide housing in addition to a fixed salary. In other words, you’ll get paid to live abroad and hang out with kids — sounds like a win-win. Plus, you’ll be able to take advantage of school breaks and paid holidays by venturing out to other nearby cities and countries.

Some reliable programs include Teach Away, Go Overseas, and The TEFL Org.

9. Work In A Hostel

As a budget traveler, chances are you’ve stayed in a hostel or two. While shared bunk beds and bathrooms aren’t the most extravagant of accommodation amenities, hostels make for affordable lodging and an easy way to make like-minded friends on the road. If you’re in search of a long-term nomadic lifestyle, looking into different hostel jobs is your best bet. You’ll not only get a free place to stay, but you’ll gain an income that you can put towards your daily adventures.

When searching for jobs, it’s a good idea to reach out to specific hostels directly. There are also databases like Hostel Jobs and Worldpackers that can help narrow down your search.

10. Become a Travel Writer

This was my preferred method of acquiring free and paid travel opportunities, although it probably takes the most time and effort out of the bunch (mixed with a dose of passion and a hint of naive belief in one’s self). If you love writing and you’re interested in approaching tourism from a journalistic point of view — finding unique stories, sharing inside destination tips, highlighting must-visit sites and restaurants in detail — then you might want to give travel writing a try.

Of course, a journalism degree helps, but the truth is that anyone with a knack for words and adventure can do it. When you’re new to the journalism field, it’s a smart move to take a course, hire another experienced journalist for a coaching consultation, and read the work of writers in your desired beat.

Tip: Use your new blog as a way to showcase your talent and travel experiences to editors at publications you admire! That’s what I did, and here I am two years later, chasing my dream job at UPROXX.

Netflix just released the trailer for The Pentaverate starring Mike Meyers, Mike Meyers, Mike Meyers, Mike Meyers, Mike Meyers, Mike Meyers, and Mike Meyers. According to a press release, Mike Myers will be playing eight new characters in the series including:

Ken Scarborough: An old-school Canadian news journalist who sets out to expose the Pentaverate and win his job back
Anthony Lansdowne: A New England conspiracy theorist, determined to expose the Pentaverate
Rex Smith: A far-right radio host and highly prominent conspiracy theorist
Lord Lordington: The Pentaverate’s oldest and highest-ranking member.
Bruce Baldwin: Former media mogul
Mishu Ivanov: Ex-Russian oligarch
Shep Gordon: Former Rock-N-Roll manager
Jason Eccleston: A tech genius who invented the Pentaverate’s supercomputer, MENTOR

The film marks Meyers’ first leading role since 2008’s The Love Guru. Following a small role in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds, Meyers took an eight-year hiatus from live-action acting, until he appeared in small roles in 2018 films Terminal and Bohemian Rhapsody. Here’s the show’s description, per Netflix:

What if a secret society of five men has been working to influence world events for the greater good since the Black Plague of 1347? As this new series begins, one unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself. Remember, the Pentaverate must never be exposed!

The comedy also stars Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key, Debi Mazar, Richard McCabe, Jennifer Saunders, and Lydia West. It will include special appearances from Rob Lowe and Maria Menounos. The Pentaverate drops on Netflix Thursday, May 5.

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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. It’s springtime, so if you didn’t spend the last two weeks anywhere near Coachella, it’s time to hit the beach, grab a milkshake, and maybe take a trip to the market to stock up for your Cinco De Mayo cookout — which means you’re going to need some cool kicks to rock while you do it!

(Look, we’ll take any excuse we can to buy new sneakers, it’s that SNX mentality. Give me any random season, holiday, or event, and I’ll find a way to justify why new sneakers are needed.)

This week the drops are back in full force after last week’s slump. We’ve got new AF-1s, some spring-centric footwear, a few restocks, and Nike’s 2022 Doernbecher Freestyle collection. Let’s dive into this week’s eight best sneaker drops.

Converse X Golf Wang By You Collection

For 24 hours beginning on April 28th, Converse will be giving Tyler the Creator’s Golf Wang label the By You treatment, allowing fans to customize a pair of Chuck 70s using iconography and patterns from the Golf Wang archive. The logos and customizable aspects can be built on six different color bases including black, gold, red, blue, green, and egret. If you’ve ever wanted your own custom Golf Wang sneakers, now is the time — make sure you hit this short window.

The converse By You x Golf Wang Chuck 70 will be customizable at the Converse webstore on April 28th at 10 am EST. The shoes will retail for $85.

Air Force 1 Mid University Red and Midnight Navy

Let’s be real, rocking red, white, and blue sneakers in 2022 is a bit like wearing a red baseball cap or writing “patriot” in your social media bio. If you do these things, people are going to make assumptions about you. But it’s time to take back this classic three-color combination because I mean, just look at this Air Force 1 Mid colorway!

University Red swooshes adorn a white leather upper with midnight blue paneling over a translucent outsole with a mid-rise collar, it’s an unbeatable combo! How are you not going to love these? Do they look like something Forrest Gump would wear? Absolutely, but we’d like to point out that they… look like something Forrest Gump would wear. Pretty cool.

The Air Force 1 Mid University Red and Midnight Navy is set to drop on April 28th for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Air Force 1 Mid Ale Brown

If you’re not feeling the red, white, and blue colorway of the mid-top AF-1 Nike is also dropping an Ale Brown version with metallic brown paneling over the same white leather upper with rusty orange Swooshes and a slightly off-white aged midsole.

On the one hand, it’s not red, white, and blue, but on the other hand, you don’t get that translucent outsole and super clean design. This pair is probably a bit more wearable as an everyday option thanks to its neutral colors. Compromises!

The Air Force 1 Mid Ale Brown is set to drop on April 28th for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Air Jordan 13 Navy

If you’re all about luxury and comfort then this week’s Air Jordan 13 Navy is a must-cop. Featuring a dimpled mesh Navy Upper, the Air Jordan 13 Navy looks supremely luxurious to the eye, but thanks to its lightweight and flexible mesh upper, it puts comfort at the forefront while still looking great.

The sneaker features a black nubuck mudguard, a tumbled leather toe box, and embroidered Jumpman details in University Blue. Another week, another great Jordan drop.

The Air Jordan 13 Navy is set to drop on April 29th for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app and aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Women’s Air Jordan 11 Low Pure Violet

Throughout SNX history we’ve been applauding Nike for finally paying attention to people who wear women’s size shoes by giving them the brand’s best silhouettes in some of the best colorways in recent memory. Good job Nike, but now it’s not really novel anymore so this is the last time we’re going to mention it, but someone should tell Adidas and pretty much every other sneaker brand to step it up.

This week’s Pure Violet is pure class. Featuring a white mesh upper with leather overlays in a soothing light lavender colorway, this spring sneaker sits atop an icy translucent outsole and has a certain calming aesthetic about it. We couldn’t think of a better sneaker to rock on a beautiful spring day.

The Women’s Air Jordan 11 Low Pure Violet is set to drop on April 28th for a retail price of $190. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like Flight Club.

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection

Nike’s annual partnership with Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital, the Doernbecher Freestyle series, is dropping this week and truthfully, the entire collection is dope. If you can cop any of these this week, it’s a win, but we’d like to put a spotlight on our favorite of this year’s lineup, Michael’s Air Jordan 5 Retro Low.

A love for airplanes, sharks, and Mac ’n’ cheese combine for a sneaker that looks like something straight out of Kyrie Irving’s Nike output, it’s in step with modern sneaker design and the color combination along with details like the embroidered branding and the noodle graphics, work beautifully on top of that icy outsole.

The Doernbecher Freestyle collection is set to drop on April 30th. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Off-White Out Of Office

Off-White’s Out Of Office sneakers have received a re-stock! The Abloh-designed sneaker features a finished suede upper with a padded collar and off-white arrows in light blue. The sneaker comes in a worn pre-distressed style, with a dirty midsole and upper.

The Off-White Out Of Office sneakers is out now for a retail price of $513. Pick up a pair via Off-White retailers like HBX.

Patta x Mephisto Sam Sandal

It’s springtime, if you haven’t made your way to a beach you need to get on that ASAP. Even if you’re living in a landlocked state, take a road trip to your nearest sandy shore and soak in the sun. And while you do that, you’re going to need a good sandal, because there are few worse things you can do to a pair of Jordans than get sand in them.

Luckily Patta is coming through by linking up with Mephisto for the Sam Sandals. The sandals feature Patta branding over a leather build with a non-slip sole in a green, cream, and brown colorway. The sneaker sits on top of SOFT-AIR technology, which is designed to keep you comfortable in all types of terrain, from natural to urban.

The Patta x Mephisto Sam Sandal is set to drop on April 29th for an unannounced price. Pick up a pair exclusively at Patta and the Patta webstore.

New Balance MADE in USA 990v1-3 Collection

2022 marks the 40th anniversary of New Balance’s 990 and in celebration of one of the label’s best silhouettes, New Balance is dropping a special premium collection of versions one through three of the design. All three versions feature the same vintage grey, beige, and olive colorway and a premium pigskin suede and mesh upper.

If you’re wondering why these 990s look so damn good, it probably has to do with the fact that it’s the first collection by New Balance’s new creative director Teddy Santis, aka the founder of Aimé Leon Dore, a label that probably deserves at least 95% of the credit for why New Balance is so popular right now.

The New Balance MADE in USA 990v1-3 collection is set to drop on April 28th for a retail range of $189-$199. Pick up the V1 here, the V2 here, and the V3 here.