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The Los Angeles Lakers announced the hiring of Rohan Ramadas as their new assistant general manager. Ramadas joins the Lakers’ front office – which has recently been restructured – after working with the New Orleans Pelicans. He’ll report directly to Rob Pelinka, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, and will focus on areas like team analytics, managing the salary cap, and overall team strategy. This hire shows the Lakers are increasingly focused on using data and advanced statistics to improve their performance in today’s NBA.

Louis Vuitton is famous for its trunks, and they’ve become a key part of the brand’s identity for over a century. Now, Pharrell Williams, the creative director for menswear, has cleverly incorporated the trunk’s design into a new product: sunglasses. The LV Heritage Sunglasses collection features metal corners inspired by the brand’s iconic trunks, bringing 170 years of travel-inspired style to a modern accessory.

The XXL Freshman Class still plays a key role in introducing hip-hop fans to new artists. Over the years, the class has featured many now-legendary rappers early in their careers, including names like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Travis Scott, Future, Wiz Khalifa, 21 Savage, YG, and Meek Mill.

Konstantin Chaykin has added a new, charming watch to his Wristmons collection: the “Matroskin” Limited Edition. This timepiece is inspired by the popular Russian cartoon cat from Three from Prostokvashino. Chaykin, known for his creative and fun watch designs, combines skilled craftsmanship with storytelling. Like other Wristmons watches, the “Matroskin” features a dial that displays an animated character’s face, making it both technically impressive and appealing to fans.

Boardwalk Times recently shared a sneak peek on X (formerly Twitter) of merchandise for Disney’s upcoming film, scheduled for release on June 3rd. While the complete collection hasn’t been fully revealed yet, a photo shows a beautiful, Disney Store-exclusive sweatshirt featuring the film’s logo in gold and a vibrant all-over print of the characters. We can expect to see more merchandise announcements soon.

Ann Demeulemeester and H. Lorenzo, a cutting-edge fashion store, are celebrating their 20-year relationship with a special collection for Spring/Summer 2026. They’re also releasing a limited-edition vinyl record to mark the occasion.

New Balance is releasing a new color scheme, “Raincloud/Black Metallic,” for its 5030 sneaker. The shoe features a comfortable, padded upper with subtle, textured lines on the sides. It’s made with synthetic materials in a light grey “Raincloud” color, with contrasting “Black Metallic” accents.

Since 1966, Vans has consistently delivered a classic style that continues to resonate with people. The new Premium Authentic 44 EXT “Copa Racing Red” sneaker is the latest example. Released in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it combines a legendary skateboarding shoe design with a vibrant red color traditionally seen on soccer fields.

The 1981 anime film Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein is getting a new lease on life with a 4K restoration and its first-ever release on physical media after more than 40 years. Originally produced by Toei Animation and licensed by Marvel Entertainment, the movie is based on Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel Frankenstein, but takes a lot of inspiration from the 1970s Marvel comic book series The Monster of Frankenstein. What makes this production unique is its surprisingly mature and graphic storyline, which was a significant change from most animated adaptations at the time. This has helped it become a beloved cult classic among fans of older anime.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite is Nike’s lightest football boot yet, designed to help players maximize their speed, agility, and accuracy on the field. Launched at the same time as the Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite, this new pair of boots represents a significant advancement in football performance as players prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.