When cocaine ruled the NBA: ‘Drugs were everywhere, it was like a fad’
Micheal Ray Richardson’s memoirs place the spotlight on a tragic era in the NBA when more than 40% of its players used cocaine
‘We don’t want to dress like our parents’: If young people no longer wear trainers, what do they wear?
The decline of the sneaker as the shoe par excellence represents an earthquake in the business model of giant urban fashion brands. But it’s also an opportunity to reclaim and modernize other footwear models, such as moccasins
‘A man should never wear shorts’ — but has the moment arrived to show some leg?
There’s something subversive about an adult man in short pants: too sexy, too childish, too sporty. And yet, looks on Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi and Pedro Pascal, among others, are proof that we’re in a golden age of shorts
From designing dog beds to leading ‘the Lamborghini of fashion’: The excessive world of Philipp Plein
The German designer doesn’t follow or start trends, but rather, responds to luxury’s most ostentatious desires and along the way, has attracted devotees like Cristiano Ronaldo and Floyd Mayweather
An $850,000 dental crown? The history of grills, and why today’s stars are wearing them
This ancient jewelry technique worn by millionaires and mafiosi hit the streets thanks to rappers and was eventually copied by pop stars. Popularized by Madonna, Rosalía and Kanye West, they’re now available to anyone willing to pay a couple hundred dollars
Kanye West, from exclusivity to discounts: The rapper’s latest strategy to promote himself
During the Super Bowl, the rapper used a video recorded on his cell phone to announce that all his clothes can be purchased at the discounted price of $20, an image far removed from his brand’s erstwhile limited access
Is ‘dad smell’ dead? How an entire generation was left adrift when a classic perfume disappeared
The classic Old Spice eau de cologne was discontinued after 86 years, leaving many loyalists without an essential facet of how we present ourselves to the world: our fragrance
The umpteenth resurrection of the boat shoe, the posh footwear par excellence that refuses to go away
Brands like Miu Miu and The Row are bringing back a shoe that, since its conception, has been associated with rich people on yachts, or people who dream of being rich and having a yacht
‘Spending $850 on sneakers was unsustainable’: Has the sneaker bubble finally burst?
The fever for overpriced sports footwear has subsided. Buyers are moving away from the most iconic models and, although sales have not dwindled, the second-hand market has begun to deflate
No suit and tie, but also no shorts. Does anyone know what to wear in an office these days?
The decline of formal attire in the workplace leads to a more comfortable yet somewhat perplexing environment
No longer preppy or out-of-date: ‘Dad pants’ are back
Another nail in the coffin of skinny jeans? Pleated khakis have won the generational battle
Ozuna: ‘I grew up with reggaeton in my subconscious’
The Puerto Rican artist is adored by pop stars such as Shakira and Rosalía, has 12 Grammys and is the most-viewed musician on YouTube. But he insists that he leads a family life far from that of a ‘rockstar’
A quick history of the baseball cap: from the ballpark to ‘the people’s crown’
Originally designed to protect a player’s eyes from the sun, the crown plus visor combination has evolved into a fashion accessory
The day Michael Jordan’s mother changed Nike’s history forever: ‘Even if you don’t like it, you’re going to listen to them’
Directed by Ben Affleck, the new film ‘Air’ tells the story of the brand’s efforts to sign the promising young basketball player, giving rise to a partnership that altered the course of sportswear and produced a multibillion-dollar industry
After the fall of Kanye West, Adidas is trying to figure out what to do with $1.2 billion in unsellable products
The rupture between the sports company and the musician has ended a golden age for ‘streetwear’ culture. The business is now facing a dilemma regarding what will happen to Yeezy, the Kanye-owned brand they have been promoting since 2015
Why do the Spanish “shit in the sea”?
New book explores the origins of puzzling Spanish idioms that sound shocking to outsiders