We kicked off the event with a special opening party to celebrate our community and friends, including swimmer Sun Yang and artist Xiao Pi Hai. Hong Kong DJ Frankie Lam got everyone moving with a fantastic set of classic Cantopop. Artist Katol created live artwork throughout the night, and guests enjoyed interactive workshops hosted by ROARINGWILD and Birth of Royal Child, letting them get creative and make things themselves.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite is the latest version of Nike’s popular soccer cleat, launching with the Vapor 17 Elite before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It features a mid-cut collar for better ankle support and a lightweight feel. The cleat’s upper is made with Nike’s new AtomKnit technology—a very lightweight and see-through material—creating a close, barefoot-like connection with the ball. The sleek design includes a bold black Nike Swoosh and bright, colorful accents, combining high performance with a striking look.
Balenciaga has released its new Jet sneaker, first shown at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Fall 2026 collection. The shoe has a modern, streamlined design that blends high-tech details with everyday wearability. It’s made with layers of mesh and synthetic materials, featuring a sculpted shape that suggests speed and motion. The sole is uniquely curved, offering both comfort and a striking look.
Sennheiser has released its new Momentum 5 Wireless headphones. While the design remains sleek and modern, the internal technology has been completely overhauled. A key improvement is the replaceable battery – a first for this high-end headphone series – which should make the headphones last much longer. Users can easily swap the battery themselves with a simple screwdriver when it begins to wear down. Sennheiser has also doubled the number of microphones to eight, promising three times better noise cancellation, especially for blocking out voices and airplane sounds.
From gleefully cruel masterminds to cold, calculating killers and over-the-top corporate villains, the enemies James Bond faces are always memorable. But a few truly stand out as exceptionally frightening. These villains aren’t just powerful—they feel genuinely sinister, and their impact stays with viewers long after the credits roll, often haunting their thoughts and dreams.
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.