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Sneakers

Gotta lace ’em all: Adidas drops limited-edition Pokemon collection

Adidas’ limited-edition collaboration features nine Pokemon characters in the wider sneaker line-up.
Adidas’ limited-edition collaboration features nine Pokemon characters in the wider sneaker line-up.

Gucci’s new ‘Made in China’ sneaker models break with Italian tradition 

Demna will present his latest collection at a Milan runway show on Sept 25.
Demna will present his latest collection at a Milan runway show on Sept 25.

Converse CEO apologises after ad evoked Ku Klux Klan, lynching

Converse chief executive Aaron Cain said the brand was hiring a third party to evaluate its processes.
Converse chief executive Aaron Cain said the brand was hiring a third party to evaluate its processes.

Converse removes sneaker ad that drew comparisons with KKK imagery

Converse apologised and removed an advertisement after a backlash.
Converse apologised and removed an advertisement after a backlash.

JD Sports cuts profit outlook as US sales drop, shares tumble

JD Sports cut its profit outlook as its customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures.
JD Sports cut its profit outlook as its customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures.

Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise

Onitsuka Tiger started as a sport shoe brand and later became a fashion trend under parent Asics.
Onitsuka Tiger started as a sport shoe brand and later became a fashion trend under parent Asics.

Snoafers, a hybrid sneaker-loafer, become footwear’s hottest trend

Hoka, known for its running shoes, is currently sold out of its all-gender Speed Loafer, which retails for US$185
Hoka, known for its running shoes, is currently sold out of its all-gender Speed Loafer, which retails for US$185

Style News: Chanel jewellery designer’s final collection, Havaianas x Gigi Hadid, Decorte pop-up

South Korean actress Kim Go-eun wearing Chanel’s Wild At Heart necklace in pink gold, natural polished diamonds and rubies.
South Korean actress Kim Go-eun wearing Chanel’s Wild At Heart necklace in pink gold, natural polished diamonds and rubies.

Sneakerhead Jane Fonda is Golden Goose’s latest Super-Star

A photo provided by Golden Goose shows Jane Fonda, in a scene from her new sneaker campaign. Fonda said she began wearing Golden Goose shoes after seeing them in a store while making a “Book Club” movie in Rome. (Golden Goose via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SLUGGED FONDA-SNEAKERS BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN FOR FEB. 18, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —
A photo provided by Golden Goose shows Jane Fonda, in a scene from her new sneaker campaign. Fonda said she began wearing Golden Goose shoes after seeing them in a store while making a “Book Club” movie in Rome. (Golden Goose via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SLUGGED FONDA-SNEAKERS BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN FOR FEB. 18, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

Sneakerheads flock to first day of Sneaker Con SEA 2025

Sneaker Con is in its third year and continuing on Feb 23 from 11am to 9pm.
Sneaker Con is in its third year and continuing on Feb 23 from 11am to 9pm.

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