As the NBA celebrates its landmark 75th anniversary season, the global basketball league has asked fans to decide their All-Time NBA European First and Second teams as part of the NBA 75 Euro Vote campaign. While the NBA continues its annual MVP awards for current players, the NBA 75 Euro Vote campaign intends to pays tribute to both the past and present – honoring European players, moments and jerseys throughout its history. The All-NBA European First and Second team vote marks the final category in the campaign. From the early pioneers such as Toni Kukoc or the late Drazen Petrovic, to reigning NBA champ Giannis Antetokounmpo and last season’s MVP Nikola Jokic, fans can pick their top 10 from a shortlist of European stars that they think have left an enduring impact on the court. To cas...
The long-awaited supernatural action-adventure game, Ghostwire: Tokyo arrives online and in-stores exclusively for PlayStation 5 and PC users today. Following the release of The Evil Within, Tango Gameworks returns with a mystical thriller where players traverse a futuristic Tokyo, Japan, overrun by the mysterious Hannya, a supernormal figure responsible for vanishing 99% of Tokyo inhabitants. The title merges cyberpunk and fantasy genres, inviting you, the chosen protagonist, to venture into the spiritual underbelly of Tokyo. Ghostwire: Tokyo sets itself apart from familiar action-adventure titles by incorporating Japanese mythology and paranormal folktales into its gameplay. Players will use magic-themed combat like Ethereal Weaving, a series of hand gestures to cast ...
With Braun enlisting Dominic Calvert-Lewin as its first UK ambassador, the Everton footballer stars in the brand’s latest campaign that centers on expressing individuality through style. Equipped with the latest Braun Series 7 shaver, Calvert-Lewin explores the importance of its versatility for adapting your facial hair look to match a bold and experimental personal style. Swapping his pitch tricks for fashion tips, this isn’t the first time that Calvert-Lewin has dipped his toes into the world of experimental styling. In fact, the footballer has made it his mission to break down the barriers between the prevailing stiff masculinity associated with the sport and more playful dressing, “You live a very strict life as a professional athlete” he says. “So I guess what I wear is a chance to ex...
Where after-dark, neon-bathed Tokyo meets the world of Japanese yokai, there is Ghostwire: Tokyo. A new supernatural action-adventure console game exclusively for PlayStation 5 and also on PC, Ghostwire: Tokyo is the latest title from the developers of cult favorite horror survival game The Evil Within by Tango Gameworks. Based in the Japanese capital, players traverse a Tokyo overrun by deadly spectral beings in search of an occultist responsible for vanishing millions of the megacity’s inhabitants in an instant. Following the game’s recent announcement, HYPEBEAST delves into eight aspects which make Ghostwire: Tokyo an unprecedented gaming experience. 1. Japanese Urban Legends Brought to Life The teeming environs of Ghostwire: Tokyo are inhabited by various Japanese folktales, brought to...
By Rotation is hosting its first-ever designer car boot sale on Saturday, 19 March, at the brand’s Marylebone shop. In addition to major discounts on gorgeous brands like Jacquemus, Poster Girl, and Balenciaga, the sale will be made even sweeter with each £10 entry ticket being donated directly towards Nova Ukraine (a nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine around the world). “Heading into spring people always do a big wardrobe clear out and with our new resale feature that launched at the beginning of 2022, we are bringing the experience IRL at our Marylebone pop-up,” By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra-Davies said in a press statement. “Aside from spending a wonderful day finding fash...
Ahead of the 2022 season, sportswear company Macron and the Canadian Premier League have unveiled the primary kits of its eight clubs: HFX Wanderers FC, Atlético Ottawa, York United FC, Forge FC, Valour FC, FC Edmonton, Cavalry FC and Pacific FC. Each jersey is uniquely-designed to represent the cultural distinctions of each club, outfitted with custom graphics emblematic of their respective communities. In working with Italian sportswear company Macron, the CPL is one of the few leagues with custom-designed kits league-wide. The kits are designed from high-quality eco-fabrics derived from 100% PET recycled polyester certified by the Global Recycle Standard. Starting today, fans can shop the official 2022 league kits via their respective teams’ sites. To kick off the season, take a closer ...
Chasing their dreams of becoming famous in Hollywood, North of the 10 is a new movie about a group of five talented friends. Featuring a cast that includes internet stars like Wes “Wuz Good” Armstrong, the movie, which is now streaming on BET+, offers a comedic spin on the adventure of trying to make it big from Chicago. Playing Shane Brooks, an aspiring dancer, Wes brings HYPEBEAST on a tour of his favorite places in L.A. where he hangs out when he’s not working. His tour begins at Goldenhour Grooming, in the San Fernando Valley, for a quick grooming session. Wes enjoys the friendly atmosphere of this barbershop and he shares that he’s been coming to get his cuts here for the last four years. Tapping in with the barbershop’s owner Jalon Webster, Wes sits down for a trim before plot...
The second episode of Forever Emerging, an original series from In The Know by Yahoo, brings together two Los Angeles-based brands who share an alternative approach to the world of fashion. Pairing established and emerging designers in a dynamic conversation, the second episode invites Guillermo Andrade of 424 to share his insights with David Friend and Rudy Grazziani of Worstok. The latest iteration of Forever Emerging captures the relationship between 424 and Worstok, which Andrade wanted in his influential store on Fairfax after discovering the brand at a friend’s gallery event. “You don’t expect that you’re going to come across cool fashion in that environment,” explains Andrade. While it’s rare to instantly connect with a brand, the conversation between Andrade and Worstok highli...
Known for its car manufacturing legacy, Chevrolet now ventures into the realm of global music. To celebrate the launch of its All-New Chevrolet Groove SUV, the brand has teamed up with rising musical talent from across the Middle East and North Africa to feature on its collaborative Find Your Groove album. Bringing in support from Arabic hip-hop’s legendary promoter Big Hass, who recently spoke to HYPEBEAST, the latest initiative not only pushes for representation but champions a new generation of artists from across the region to pioneer a new genre titled ME-Pop. Uniting 12 diverse artists from various genres, backgrounds and nationalities, Find Your Groove crafts a perfect synergy between traditional folk sounds of the Arab world and popular western-influenced contemporary hits. This is...
For the latest edition of Zalando Street, a new digital magazine focusing on all realms of streetwear culture, the online retailer journeys into the Netherlands to see who’s next up in the capital’s music scene. Enlisting five musical talents from diverse genres, disciplines and ethnic backgrounds, one thing they all share is honoring the impact that the local communities have had on their creativity. Making waves by offering a unique techno twist on neo-soul and jazz, German-born, Amsterdam-based producer, Retromigration celebrates these values, “Amsterdam’s a very diverse city and has so many different nationalities and cultures living in it,” he says. “It makes the city special and it’s something that’s essential for the creative process.” For Dutch producer Lamsi, it’s this thriving me...
The cultural relevance of crypto is undeniable, as the use of blockchain continues to infiltrate and significantly influence the worlds of art, music, fashion and more. To provide a deeper level of understanding for the space, HYPEBEAST teamed up with crypto platform Coinbase for a new series that dives into various topics related to cryptocurrency, NFTs and blockchain, and cohesively and objectively shares how different industries are adapting. In our first installment of NFTs 101, we dive into the music industry and how recent trends are hinting at how fans will engage with artists in the future. The music industry has seen major changes over the past few decades, shaping the way we consume music and interact with our favorite artists. Before the internet, CDs and cassette tapes were the...
For days when you don’t feel like skating outside, practice your kickflips and ollies in OlliOlli World, a new skateboarding video game. Developed by Roll7, the game takes place in a weird, trippy setting where characters embark on epic quests to reach Gnarvana. Releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, OlliOlli World offers single player and two asynchronous multiplayer modes. The eccentric characters of OlliOlli World have a colorful, psychedelic style to match a wide array of players. From bumble bee onesies to performance footwear, players can customize their characters’ looks, tricks and styles after earning rewards before traversing through a world with multiple, wild paths to explore. Players have the ability to customize their skateboard set-ups before discovering Rad...