Nike is moving to dismantle the empire of rising sneaker designer Kool Kiy, who they accuse of ripping off their designs. The massive sneaker company filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against founder Nickwon Arvinger, popularly known as Kool Kiy, and David Weeks of By Kiy LLC. Also being sued in …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: 5 Fashionable Winter Boots That Will Help You This Snowy Season
Winter is here, and if you live on the East coast, you will be hit with snow if you haven’t already. Though you may be inclined to grab your classic Uggs and run out the door, you’ll find that the Uggs are no match for the amount of snow you …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: New Multicolor Gucci Puffer Boots for Winter
Gucci’s new puffer boots are for two types: those who enjoy skiing and those who love dramatic looks in the winter. Either way, the puffer boots will cover you in the snow. The multicolor nylon puffer boots will be a staple in many closets if you are into the flashy …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: This New Approved Beyoncé-Worn Skirt Is In For All Seasons
Think uniform school girl meets IG baddie. If you’re thinking of a pleated skirt, then you are correct. The pleated skirt is here and here to stay, especially after Queen Bey was spotted on date night with her husband, Jay Z, in one. The “Summer Renaissance” singer wore a navy …
Read More »Balenciaga Files $25M Lawsuit Against Production Company Behind Campaign That Featured Docs From Supreme Court Ruling Involving Child Pornography
Balenciaga is seriously facing some heat following two controversial campaigns– one featuring children and teddy bears in bondage gear and another ad that featured an excerpt from a Supreme Court ruling involving child pornography. The brand is trying to cover its tracks by suing the production company hired for the …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: ‘Home Alone 2’ Movie and Adidas Team Up For Sneaker Collaboration
Adidas and the iconic 90s movie Home Alone are teaming up once again for a sneakers collaboration just in time for Christmas. Right around now, the Home Alone series will be playing on channels and also available on Disney Plus. After delivering a Forum collab in Dec. 2021, the brand …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Black-Owned Clothing Brands You Didn’t Know Were Philanthropic
If you ever needed a reason to support black-owned brands, the time would be now. But what’s more, is finding out a black-owned brand you can spend your money on actually donates a percentage of your money to charity. One DNA https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZ85iGgqso/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/CZelOcMuMiW/?hl=en One DNA is a black and queer-owned …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: The Jacket You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere This Season
The latest fashion trend is reenvisioning an old trend and putting a twist on the motorcycle jacket. For sure, if it gets cold in your city, all of the fashion girlies will be whipping this jacket out of the closet or buying it ASAP. And many fashionable sites have hoped …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Ugg and Fashion Designer Shayne Oliver Partner for Fall Capsule
Brilliant fashion designer Shayne Oliver, best known for co-founding the Hood By Air brand, is teaming up with the luxuriously comfortable shoe brand UGG. The new plush metallic UGGs are expected to come out next month. The new UGGs are a blast into the future, taking on a futuristic surreal modern …
Read More »Patagonia Suing GAP For Copying Signature Flap Pocket Pullover
GAP has had an interesting year. Following the fallout of Ye, GAP finds itself in the middle of a lawsuit. Patagonia, the outdoor luxury clothing brand, is suing GAP, alleging the brand copied its signature snap-t flap pocket pullover. According to Reuters, in a complaint filed in San Fransico, California, …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Designer Brand Pyer Moss and Reebok Adds New Colorway to Sneaker Collab
Reebok and luxury designer brand Pyer Moss have teamed up again to drop the latest installment of the “Experiment 4 Fury Tail” collection. The new sneaker in Celadon, “Sushi Green,” and “Storm Glow ” recently dropped. Pyer Moss is a black-owned created by founder Kerby Jean-Raymond. Raymond was also named …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Where To Shop The Latest Trend– Cargo Pants
Cargo pants have been making a very fast comeback. From going out wear to casual days, these pants can be easily styled. Whether you’re feeling the cool girl aesthetic or feeling like a baddie, check out the sites below to shop for cargo pants that will hug every curve. Local …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Supreme and North Face Team Up Again for Fall Collaboration
Designer house name brands Supreme and North Face are putting their minds together to make a weather-resistant collection that everyone will want on their Christmas list. The collaboration isn’t the first time the brands have gotten together, it actually marks the second time. The winter weather-resistant pieces include “the Taped …
Read More »Balenciaga Apologizes for Ad Showing Children with Teddy Bears Dressed in Bondage
Balenciaga doesn’t get everything right regarding branding, and it looks like they missed the mark with an ad featuring children. The luxury brand is now apologizing after facing some major backlash. The photograph showed children holding teddy bears dressed in bondage gear and chained up, deemed as inappropriate. The Instagram …
Read More »Balenciaga In Hot Water Over Ad That Shows Children Holding Teddy Bears Dressed In ‘Bondage’ [Video]
Luxury brand Balenciaga is facing a lot of heat over a recent ad campaign that features pictures of child models holding teddy bears while dressed in bondage gear. And it didn’t stop there, the high-end designer also used an image of a Supreme Court opinion in a child pornography case …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Chunky Gold Earrings Are In and Here to Stay
If you’re going to be bold, you might as well go gold! Gold chunky jewelry, and more specifically earrings are the latest trend that is here to stay for good. Most popular last summer, the chunky gold earrings are proving to be timeless. And whether you have the pretty penny …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: DJ Khaled Collaborates With Jordan Brand For New Clothing Collection
DJ Khaled has dropped “anotha one” with his collaboration with the Jordan Brand. The Jordan Brand has made it a mission to partner with top artists like Travis Scott and Billie Eilish and the ‘GOD DID’ producer. The new line is a burst of colors with gradient unisex jumpsuits, black …
Read More »Esteé Lauder Acquires Tom Ford Brand For $2.8 Billion, Making the Designer a Billionaire
Tom Ford is officially a billionaire with the help of the fashion and cosmetics brand Esteé Lauder. It only took a $2.8 billion deal to get the designer a part of Forbes’ global billionaire club. Ford, 61, created Tom Ford, home of fashion, fragrance and cosmetics in 2005. He sold …
Read More »Balenciaga Opens Largest US Flagship Store in Miami’s Design District
Balenciaga is growing and going big. The luxury clothing brand just opened its largest US store in the heart of the Miami Design District. Like the St. Tropez location, the two-story new store offers Balenciaga ready-to-wear products like shoes, accessories, bags, jewelry, eyewear, and more. The modern storefront is created …
Read More »Dapper Dan & GAP Expand Their Hoodie Line With New Holiday Colorways
Just in time for hoodie season, Dapper Dan and GAP have teamed up again for their “DAP GAP” collection. The prolific Harlem-based fashion designer has unleashed a new set of colorways presented in winter-inspired prints. Customers can choose from three variations of flannel, available in red and navy, dark green …
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