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Inclusivity? Just Do It. Nike Adds Plus and Para-Sport Mannequins to Its London Store
When it comes to acknowledging that the athletically minded can come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, it’s really not that hard to just do it. That’s what Nike’s London stores are proving, with the inclusion of plus and differently-abled mannequins, which debuted at its flagship store on Wednesday, as CNN reports. “To celebrate the…
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Homecoming: Virgil Abloh Returns to Chicago With Nike to Empower the City’s Youth
He’s conquered runways from New York City to Paris (and recently garnered significant criticism), but Virgil Abloh’s native Chicago is clearly never far from his heart, as proven by his newest venture. Teaming up with collaborator Nike, Abloh returns to his hometown to launch the NikeLab Chicago Re-Creation Center c/o Virgil Abloh from May 31…
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Touché: A Year After 'Catsuit-Gate,' Serena Williams Returns to the French Open in Winning Fashion
Sometimes, you just gotta let ‘em know who they’re dealing with. In the case of tennis legend Serena Williams, she let her clothing do the talking for her, as she made her return to the French Open wearing a black-and-white striped Off-White x Nike trapeze warmup jacket with an allover print of the French words…
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After Backlash, Nike Puts Protections for Pregnant Athletes in Writing
Protections for their pregnant athletes? After facing criticism for not including allowances for maternity and postnatal leave in its sponsorship contracts, Nike has decided to “just do it.” After a scathing Mother’s Day op-ed in the New York Times by former Nike athlete, world-class runner and mother of two Alysia Montaño indicting the brand for…
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When the Jailer Goes to Jail: Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Booked on Charges He Stole From Inmate
Like Spike Lee once exclaimed, “It’s gotta be the shoes!” No, really. The Nike Air Max 97 must be some kind of shoe if a jail guard found them worth going to jail over. That’s what authorities are saying about a Florida sheriff’s deputy who is accused of stealing an inmate’s $250 Nike Air Max…
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You Got Next? Harlem’s Fashion Row Is Hosting Its 1st Designer Retreat—Presented by Nike
When it comes to breaking through in the world of fashion, black designers remain at a disadvantage—which is why fashion lover Brandice Daniel founded Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), to give much-needed exposure and support the designers who need it most. Twelve years later, the enterprise has grown tremendously, hosting a cadre of celebs at its…
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Grand Slam: Naomi Osaka Is the Newest Sports Star to Sign with Nike
She was spotted wearing Adidas on the court as recently as March 22, but it’s official: women’s tennis Grand Slam tournament winner Naomi Osaka will be Nike’s next sports star. The tennis champion and athletic giant announced an endorsement deal late Thursday. The move came as a surprise to many sports and business insiders, as…
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Michael Avenatti Charged With Extortion Against Nike: Report
I assure you that I never talk like this but, “Ohhhhhh, bitch!” On Monday, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office charged attorney Michael Avenatti with trying to extort more than $20 million from Nike “by threatening to issue damaging allegations against the company unless it paid his client millions,” The Washington Post reports. According to the…
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Romper Room: Serena Williams Serves a New Spin on Her Famed Catsuit at the Australian Open
Feeling playful? Serena Williams sure looked as if she was, while shutting down Germany’s Tatjana Maria in straight sets during her first round match at the 2019 Australian Open. Memorably, after Williams’ black catsuit caused a small furor in the French Tennis Federation last year, the Women’s Tennis Association subsequently cleared the way for catsuits…
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Sky's the Limit: Foot Locker Invests $3 Million in Kids' Sneaker Brand Super Heroic
We’ve been caping for Super Heroic since we first heard about the innovative, kids-focused sneakers last spring. What’s not to love? The black-helmed brand includes matching capes with each purchase of their ergonomically correct, high-quality, unisex kicks, meant to encourage children in active, imaginative play. (And like this writer, they’re Chicagoans, so…there’s that.) Apparently, we…