I had a very successful post on Instagram this week. Look it up!
That being said, let’s have a look at all the news of this week, I’ve fished from the sea of information…
Source: Palace Skateboards
Every Palace Skateboards collection feels familiar.
And that’s exactly why it works.
While much of contemporary streetwear continues to chase luxury aesthetics or the next viral moment, Palace remains committed to the formula that made it one of the most influential skate brands of the past two decades: irreverent graphics, technical outerwear, smart collabs, and an unmistakably British sense of humour. The new Fall 2026 collection doesn’t reinvent that approach - it refines it. From Avirex leather jackets and camo GORE-TEX shells to Betty Boop graphics, leopard-print football jerseys and embroidered Virgin Mary motifs, the collection effortlessly blends skateboarding, football, Americana and British pop culture into something that feels uniquely Palace.
That’s always been Palace’s greatest strength.
Rather than following trends, the London label has spent years building its own visual language. Every collection feels like a collage of cultural references, filtered through the playful lens of founder Lev Tanju and the instantly recognisable graphics of Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell. The result isn’t minimal or polished. It’s chaotic, funny and unmistakably Palace.
In a fashion landscape increasingly obsessed with refinement, Palace reminds us that streetwear was never supposed to take itself too seriously. And perhaps that’s why, seventeen years after its founding, it still feels refreshingly authentic.
And btw: The varsity jacket you can see above is nothing but AMAZING!
Source: Ye
For the first time since the end of one of the most influential partnerships in sneaker history, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has offered a glimpse of what’s next.
The newly revealed YEEZY 800 continues the familiar design language that made the brand famous: sculptural proportions, earthy tones and an unmistakably utilitarian aesthetic. At first glance, it looks exactly like what you’d expect from a YEEZY - or at least Ye’s take on the on-going buzz around Saucony… Anyways…
The real question isn’t whether the shoe looks like a YEEZY - It’s whether YEEZY, without adidas, is still YEEZY?!
For almost a decade, the brand’s success wasn’t built on Kanye West’s vision alone. It was the result of a rare combination: Ye’s cultural instinct and major hype as one of the biggest artist worldwide, adidas’ product development, Steven Smith’s footwear expertise and one of the most sophisticated global production and distribution networks in the industry. Together, they didn’t just create sneakers - they reshaped the entire footwear market.
Today, that ecosystem no longer exists, the deal between the artist and the German sportswear brand has been ended. The YEEZY 800 is one of the first silhouettes developed entirely outside of adidas, making it less a product launch than a statement of intent. Early reactions have been divided. Some see the unmistakable DNA of classic YEEZY models, while others argue that without adidas’ execution, the shoe feels closer to a generic trail runner than the disruptive designs that once defined the brand.
Perhaps that’s the real story: For years, people treated YEEZY as if it were the work of a single person. It was common sense, that Ye saved adidas. In reality, it was one of the most successful creative collaborations in modern footwear. Ye did his part, but so did adidas as well.
So the question is:
How much of YEEZY belonged to Ye - and how much belonged to adidas?
What do you think? Let me know in the comments!
➡️ Yeezy
Source: vans_mx & houseofvanscdmx
Vans isn’t chasing the moment anymore. They are the moment.
Not long ago, Vans felt like a brand searching for its place again. Today, the conversation has changed.
After a series of well-received collaborations - from Satoshi Nakamoto, Paura, Supreme and now Born X Raised - the California label has quietly rebuilt its cultural credibility. Rather than relying on nostalgia alone, Vans has returned to what made it relevant in the first place: skateboarding, creativity, community and the people shaping both. And shoes that look like worn for years in a class-room where a lot of pencils and boredom are laying around.
The latest collaboration with Born X Raised feels like a natural extension of that strategy. Unveiled during a week-long activation at House of Vans in Mexico City, the Authentic arrives covered in hand-drawn, graffiti-inspired artwork, recalling the ritual every skater knows: buying a fresh pair of white Vans and making them your own with a pen. It’s less about creating another hyped sneaker and more about celebrating a culture that has always valued individuality over perfection.
More importantly, the collaboration reinforces what Vans has been doing particularly well over the past year. The brand no longer feels obsessed with competing for attention. Instead, it has focused on collaborating with people and communities that already possess it. Ironically, that might be exactly why Vans feels more relevant than it has in years…
➡️ Vans
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