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latest news & developmentsGearing up for wellness: Nike brings the first-ever Wellness Festival to Johannesburg
Trainers, wellness experts and nutritionists prepare to help Joburg on its fun-filled fitness journey at the Nike Wellness Festival
Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest
The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands
Nike presents: Be True, “In Motion”
Queer culture celebrated in style at Victoria Yards
One MOVIE, one Take: The origin of sneaker culture in ‘Air’
The movie tells the story of basketball’s most infamous sneaker, the Air Jordan
Unlacing the life and times of sneaker culture
A new book goes into the background and the hype around this footwear fashion
Are celeb crossovers like Ivy Park and Yeezy so last year?
As sales of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand and Beyonce’s Ivy Park plummet, we ask if fashion collaborations are still desirable or have become a liability
World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard
Tennis is one of fashion’s favourite sports, on and off the court
New Balance sneakers gaining in the coolness stake against Nike, Adidas
New Balance is more than a flavour of the month shoe. To some it’s hype, but historically is the connoisseur’s shoe.
Objects of Desire: Summer in the City
Our cities are multicultural medleys of movers, shakers, tastemakers, and social doers. Navigating the concrete jungle requires authentic style, contrasting interiors, and of…
Nike x Jacquemus collab: What to expect
The Nike x Jacquemus collaboration drops on Tuesday 28 June online. So far, no ludicrously tiny handbags in sight, but luxurious feminine twists on activewear that make this the…
A healthcare revolution lurks in the metaverse
The metaverse’s democratising, inclusive and diversity-rich potential can equalise access to healthcare.
Q&A Sessions: ‘I am a product of opportunities’ — Theo Baloyi
Theo Baloyi, motivated by his love for sneakers and his goal of reducing unemployment, founded Bathu in 2015. He shares his transition from corporate employee to entrepreneur
Review: Dancing awkwardly around Michael Jordan’s legacy
The Last Dance, a Netflix documentary series about basketball player Michael Jordan, is a romantic reframing of his halcyon period that fails to engage with the politics of race…
Looking inwards
Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
Salazar ban threatens Nike’s image
The clothing company has backed a number of athletes after various allegations and convictions