New Balance is still seeing great success with its retro designs. Following the popular return of the 1000 shoe model earlier this year through collaborations and regular releases, the brand is keeping the excitement going. The next version is the “Timberwolf” colorway – a neutral, earthy tone that blends the shoe’s vintage tech look with modern style, making it perfect for everyday wear.
The recent Roast of Kevin Hart featured some incredibly expensive watches – Tom Brady’s Rolex was worth $6 million, and Dwayne Johnson’s Jacob & Co. cost a million – making for a spectacular display of luxury timepieces. However, Hart himself chose a different path. While enduring a tough comedy roast on Netflix takes a lot of resilience, Hart showed his watch style is all about understated elegance. Instead of joining the competition for the flashiest diamonds, he appeared on stage wearing a beautifully refined Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TikTok is starting to test a way for users to avoid ads. They’re introducing a subscription option in the United Kingdom for £3.99 a month (about $5 USD) that removes all advertisements. This is available for users 18 and older who choose to sign up. While TikTok has become known for showing ads between videos, this new subscription lets people scroll without interruptions. The regular, ad-supported version of TikTok will still be available for those who don’t want to pay.
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.
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.