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Mizuno Sportstyle has chosen rapper Freddie Gibbs as its first Global Brand Ambassador who isn’t an athlete. They first connected at a Mizuno event during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025. The announcement coincides with the Japanese leg of Gibbs’ Asia Tour, which is being filmed by the Japanese culture and lifestyle platform, Sabukaru, in Osaka and Tokyo.

MUJI USA is showcasing “Koi Continuum,” a stunning art installation at its New York City store from May 14th to June 7th. Designers Reiko Sudo and Adrien Gardère created the piece using clothes donated by MUJI shoppers, turning them into beautiful koinobori – colorful Japanese carp streamers traditionally flown to symbolize health and strength for children.

Nintendo announced the new Switch 2 will cost $500 in the US, a $50 price increase, starting September 1st. The company explained this is due to higher costs for memory chips and tariffs in the US, which they estimate will add about ¥100 billion JPY to their expenses this year.

HOMEGAME, a Tokyo clothing store, is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Kamen Rider series with a new collection of made-to-order T-shirts. The collection features designs inspired by every main Kamen Rider character, from the original series that started in 1971 to the newest hero, Kamen Rider Zetts, coming in 2025. There are 42 different T-shirts in total, and they’re only available for a limited time through the HOMEGAME online store.

ASUS ROG has launched the Strix XG129C, a 12.3-inch touchscreen monitor meant to be a helpful addition to your gaming setup. It’s designed to give you a dedicated screen for things like keeping an eye on your system’s performance, managing chats, and handling multiple tasks at once. The XG129C uses a 1920×720 widescreen (24:9) IPS panel and is intended as a secondary monitor, not a replacement for your main display.

Michael B. Jordan finished Amazon’s presentation in New York on Monday not as a performer, but as a producer working on several big TV shows. His production company, Outlier Society, announced three new series in development for Prime Video: The Greatest, Delphi, and Fourth Wing. These projects showcase the range of his goals as a producer.

JJJJound is subtly changing how we think about modern style. After a well-received spring collection, the Montréal design studio has launched its new “Relaxed Motion” line. The collection focuses on a carefully crafted track pant with reflective stripes and a matching zip-up parka, blending minimalist luxury with classic athletic looks. It’s another example of Justin Saunders and his team’s skill at creating understated, high-quality pieces.

Okay, so Vans teamed up with Better With Age to make some seriously cool shoes – the LX Authentic 44 and LX Half-Cab 33. What’s awesome is they didn’t just try to make them look old, they actually built the aged look and feel right into the shoe itself! I heard they’re dropping first at Dover Street Market London on May 15th, and then Better With Age will have them available later in May. I’m definitely trying to snag a pair!

Emotionally Unavailable is blending photography and fashion with its latest project. The streetwear brand has partnered with renowned Japanese photographer RK to create a new collection for Spring/Summer 2026. RK is known for his incredibly detailed photos of cities and landscapes, and now his work will be featured on a line of six clothing pieces. The collection, which includes summer essentials, will be released later this month and essentially turns his photos into wearable art.

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and Nike are releasing a new color of their popular Rift shoe. Called “Psychic Pink,” the bright bubblegum pink design launches on May 14th and is the most vibrant look from their collaboration yet.