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Tiffany & Co. Turns NFTs Into Custom Jewelry Designs for $50,000

On August 1, Tiffany & Co. announced the launch of its latest and very own NFT venture "NFTiff," partnering with blockchain technology innovators, Chain. Priced at 30ETH (approximately $50,000 USD), the global luxury retailer is giving affluent CryptoPunk holders the opportunity to mint an IRL bespoke pendant shaped like their digital punk NFT.Despite the wide existence of over 10,000 CryptoPunks, a limited supply of only 250 physical pendants will be produced. Each custom design, handcraft...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 02 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Demna Selected as Ambassador for UNITED24

As fall nears and the war rages on in Ukraine, UNITED24, the official fundraising platform for the country’s urgent needs, has tapped Demna as an ambassador. Balenciaga’s inimitable creative director has long been vocal about Ukraine as the brand’s Winter 2022 show highlighted his own experience as a refugee.“It is an honor for me to become an ambassador for the UNITED24 platform. I know and feel the pain that the Ukrainians are going through very well. I thought a lot about how I can he...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Mon, 01 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Nicki Minaj Releases Trailer for Upcoming Documentary

Nicki Minaj has unveiled a first look at her upcoming documentary, Nicki. The six-part series showcases the Trinidadian-born rapper’s rise to fame at a time when female lyricists were not given the same credit and respect as their male counterparts.Sharing the trailer with fans on Instagram, the artist reveals in the short clip, “This industry is just not a loving, supportive place. They pretend sometimes, but it’s just not.” The trailer highlights the musician in her younger years, figh...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Mon, 01 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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30 Luxe Buys from Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, and Fwrd I Can't Stop Staring At

I write The Luxury List column for Who What Wear, which means that I’m constantly looking at the latest designer pieces to hit the fashion market. While there are plenty of retailers I turn to for the coolest luxury arrivals, I spend a majority of my time scouring the new drops at Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, and Fwrd—shopping sites that consistently have a great edit of the investment pieces I want to add to my cart.Right now, I have a number of luxe buys sitting on my shopping wish list. ...

Kristen Nichols Fri, 29 Jul 2022 Who What Wear