adidas opened its Portland campus to a small group of journalists from around the world to introduce the second iteration of the 4DFWD runner. From campus tours to one-on-one interviews with the creatives behind the silhouette, the immersive experience offered a behind-the-scenes look at how adidas plans to use 3D printing to make the world's best running sneakers and lifestyle silhouettes. Follow along for an editor's journey into the latest from Three Stripes.DAY 1The three-day event kicked of...

November 2021 marked the first time the world was introduced to the Jordan 1 Elevate, a platform take on the historic sneaker reimagined with minimal branding and an exaggerated midsole.Since then, the Elevate or "LV8" has donned "Bred," "University Blue" and "UNLV" colorways among others. A few even came with Jumpman anklets — a clear indicator of the silhouette's push to enter the women's-centric lifestyle sneaker arena.Purists were quick to discount Jordan Brand for redesigning one of the w...

There's no shortage of Nike Dunks on the market. Not by a long shot. While one can attribute the popularity to a host of factors from celebrity endorsements to resell culture at large, to put it simply — its a classic that's easy to style for those intimidated by the sneaker space.The silhouette ranges from experimental models (see: the Cactus Plant Flea Market Grinch-inspired pair) to a litany of traditional colorblocked iterations combining a titular shade against white. The latest women's e...

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV VMAs, and any devoted Swiftie can tell you she does nothing by accident. There were clues of her album announcement throughout her entire look.Having not touched a red carpet since November 2021, Swift, who is no stranger to bold beauty, strutted the scene dripping in diamonds. What's even more special is that she completed the stunning moment with a diamante floating eyeliner alongside her signature winged eye and bold red lipstick all cra...