Art&Design

Who: Lakeith Stanfield,

Where: The Oscars, Los Angeles

Editor’s notes: Ahead of Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, the Academy sent out its dress code, warning attendees, “Formal is totally cool if you want to go there, but casual is really not.” “We’re aiming for a fusion of Inspirational and Aspirational,” it read, and nobody nailed the assignment quite like Lakeith Stanfield.

Okayyyyy, ladies and gentlemen…LaKeith Stanfield in custom Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello (!!!!). THE BEST. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Ae2wG0P8ct

— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) April 25, 2021

We know the Judas and the Black Messiah actor does NOT play with his style when it comes to his on-screen wardrobe, but there was something undeniably playful about his wide lapel, YSL jumpsuit. Adapted from Anthony Vaccarello’s Spring 2021 women’s collection, the cinched, ’70s-inspired one-piece communicated camp and confidence, with an old school glamour.

Everything abt Lakeith Stanfield in @YSL is right, especially that it’s based on a women’s spring 2021 look. pic.twitter.com/yRus5duuUV

— steff yotka (@steffyotka) April 25, 2021

Genderfluid runway looks have inspired an explosion of voluminous, lacey material in menswear. But with a subtle inversion of Saint Lauren’s “Le Smoking Jacket,“ Stanfield proves that an androgynous silhouette can be far more provocative yet effortlessly cool — and the internet is feeling his “lookin like your uncle” energy.

Stanfield added to the sleazy/sexy, retro aesthetic with a chunky, chainlink necklace, a black belt with a circular gold buckle, and orange-tinted, square-framed glasses. Bringing the look back to the present day, the actor debuted a newly lightened, auburn hairstyle and a diamond-encrusted watch. Take an up-close look below.

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Alber Elbaz — the Israeli-Moroccan designer who transformed Lanvin — has passed away from covid, aged 59. The news was confirmed by Compagnie Financière Richemont, his joint venture partner in AZ Factory.

In a public statement, Richemont chairman Johann Rupert wrote, “It was a great privilege watching Alber in his last endeavor as he worked to realize his dreams of ‘smart fashion that cares’. His inclusive vision of fashion made women feel beautiful and comfortable by blending traditional craftsmanship with technology – highly innovative projects which sought to redefine the industry.”

Elbaz landed at Lanvin in 2001, having been recruited by Ralph Toledano to helm Guy Laroche in Paris in 1996, and succeeding Yves Saint Laurent at the helm of Rive Gauche ready-to-wear in 1998. His draped designs and “women first ethos” catapulted Lanvin to huge success during his 14 year tenure at the French fashion house.

When Lanvin fired Elbaz as its artistic director in October 2015, the fashion world was shocked. The acrimonious split came as a surprise to many, including Elbaz himself, who believed he would become a Lanvin lifer. In 2011, when asked if he would consider moving to another brand from Lanvin, Elbaz told the Financial Times, “How could I do that? The people who work there enable me to do what I do. They are my orchestra. I can’t say to them, ‘Oh, bye, Mummy’s leaving now.’”

“I was in mourning,” he said of the decision. “I never felt the need to create a family, as I felt that my work and co-workers were my family. I felt loneliness and shame, and I started doubting myself.”  But after a five-year hiatus, Elbaz returned to fashion on the spring/summer 2021 couture schedule with AZ Factory. The concept behind the brand was to celebrate body positivity and bring happiness back to fashion.

“Alber had a richly deserved reputation as one of the industry’s brightest and most beloved figures,” wrote Rupert, “He was a man of exceptional warmth and talent, and his singular vision, sense of beauty, and empathy leave an indelible impression.”

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BAPE is about to turn the NFT marketplace on its head.

On Friday, BAPE and its sister brand AAPE announced a forthcoming release of five limited edition NFTs in conjunction with CROSS STUDIO. While every possible type of brand or personality is entering the NFT game, for BAPE this feels like a logical next step.

Beginning April 30, five BAPE NFT designs will be available for purchase on Mintable. Including three classic BAPE ABC camo patterns, as well as two designs dubbed AAPE x Lilkool Artwork 1 and AAPE x Eric Inkala Artwork 1. The AAPE artwork will be offered in 5,000 units, making it the most available of all the NFTs. Meanwhile, blue and pink BAPE ABC camo patterns are given a more limited run of 250 units. With the most exclusive design being BAPE’s classic ABC camo print in green, which will be available in only 150 units.

However, this is still unchartered territory for BAPE, who up until now have mainly dealt in IRL physical releases. Which is why the brand sought out Tirith Capital to advise on the digital launch.

“BAPE® camo pattern is the soul of the brand, and among the past 28 years, BAPE® has already created over 200 iconic camo patterns,” Tirith Capital’s founder, Jimmie Jeremejev said in a press release. “Since its unique designs drive the brand experience, it only makes sense to take advantage of NFTs as a way to keep the ecosystem cutting edge. And, considering that BAPE® has collaborated with partners such as Marvel, SpongeBob, and Nintendo, the potential for future digital art NFT collaborations is enormous.”

BAPE has always thrived off hype, whether it’s out of the box collaborations or now milking the NFT craze. The brand’s cult following paired with extreme exclusivity, has made its products extremely coveted within the streetwear market. Adding limited NFTs to its rare product catalogue is a sure-fire way to generate demand.

From how BAPE is positioning itself ahead of its NFT debut, it looks like the NFT market isn’t just one BAPE wants to enter, but one it expects to dominate.

If you’re willing to dish out to own a piece of NFT-streetwear history, head over to Mintable on April 30.

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Chadwick Boseman has been immortalized as an NFT. And the special edition one-off artwork of the late actor was created with a very meaningful cause in mind.

The futuristic and surrealist tribute piece was created by artist Andre Oshea and depicts Boseman’s head cast in gold, floating ethereally in an otherworldly space. The inspirational artwork will be auctioned on the NFT platform Rarible from Sunday, April 25 to Tuesday, April 27. And all proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Colon Cancer Foundation (CCF) to support their invaluable work.

Boseman tragically died in August 2020 from advanced-stage colon cancer, a diagnosis that he chose to keep private. Boseman’s battle with the disease and tragic passing brought attention to the fact that colon cancer is a disease that disproportionally affects the Black community at increasingly young ages. In his honor, the NFT auction will support the CCF’s continuing efforts to fight against colon cancer through research, advocacy, and education.

The striking artwork is also the first foray into the world of NFTs for “Hollywood’s Biggest Night.” The piece will be part of an “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag, given to Oscar nominees at the ceremony this Sunday, April 25. Andre Oshea’s commemorative NFT artwork also coincides with Boseman’s posthumous Lead Actor Oscar nomination for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

For Oshea, on this special occasion, the artwork is also a celebration of Black creativity in cinema and art, and a salute to Boseman’s undeniable cross-generational influence as the first superhero of African descent, Black Panther. The artwork honors a boundary-breaking actor while ensuring that his tragic battle with colon cancer and ultimate passing wasn’t in vain.

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Some will argue that after more than a year of constant releases, Nike has officially exhausted the Dunk. And while we can’t disagree, we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight the brand’s new N7 iteration — because — it isn’t your average Nike Dunk.

Nike’s forthcoming N7 Dunk Low is jam-packed with artisanal flair. Beautifully complementing the purple suede upper is contrasting hand-stitched detailing, in addition to braided leather. While the exposed stitching decorates the toe box and heel, the black braided leather serves as a border for the Swoosh logo on the side, thus extending to the heel.

The luxe craftsmanship doesn’t stop there. Swatches of tan leather are stamped with Nike and N7 logos, and applied to the tongue to match the adjacent lace dubraes. The sneaker is then finished with graphic-printed insoles and gum outsoles, as tonal laces round out the design.

The “Dark Raisin/Black/White” Dunk Low will be a part of Nike’s larger N7 collection, which celebrates Native American and Indigenous communities in North America. According to @zsneakerheadz, the colorway is slated to release on June 21, although Nike has yet to announce the drop.

Be sure to check back with us for more on the N7 Dunk Low, and in the meantime, shop the best Dunks available for under $200.

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