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Thursday Notes for September 18th, 2025

Thursday's digest rounds up the most important stories of the day across sneakers, sports, music, and technology. A curated read from the Uristocrat perspective.

Technology

Meta Unveils $799 Ray-Ban Display Glasses with Neural Control at Connect 2025

Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta's first smart glasses with a built-in display and neural wristband control, launching September 30th for $799. A major step toward mainstream AR.

Sneakers

Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoe: A Historic Collaboration Returns Nike's First Sneaker

French fashion house Jacquemus partners with Nike to revive the legendary Moon Shoe—Nike's first-ever sneaker from 1972—making history accessible to the public for the first time in over 50 years.

Streetwear

Kith & adidas Football Fall 2025: Pogba & Dybala Campaign

Kith taps Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala to front their Fall 2025 adidas Football campaign, bringing two of soccer's most stylish stars into the New York brand's seasonal streetwear orbit.

Aimé Leon Dore x The North Face: When Street Luxury Meets Mountain Heritage

Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face debut a six-piece FW2025 collection on September 19th—including the Firefighter Jacket, Borealis Backpack, and Verto Alpine Shoe, from $180 to $800.

uristocrat

Wednesday Notes for September 17th, 2025

Wednesday September 17th features the CPFM x Nike 'Swamp Sponge' Dunk Low dropping for $155, the Nike x Air Afrique Air Max RK61, and a sharp debate about album release pacing.

Sneakers

The CPFM x Nike Dunk Low "Swamp Sponge" Pack

Cactus Plant Flea Market's latest Nike collaboration pushes the boundaries of sneaker design with multi-textured materials and psychedelic colorways. The Swamp Sponge Dunk Low collection drops September 17th for $155.

Sneakers

Nike x Air Afrique: When Heritage Meets Innovation

The Air Max RK61 is more than just a shoe—it's a love letter to diasporic heritage wrapped in Nike's most iconic technology.

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Tuesday Notes for September 16th, 2025

The Department of Education's $435M reallocation brings total HBCU federal support to a record $1.38 billion for FY2025, and the PUMA Hali 1 'Opal' by Tyrese Haliburton rounds out Tuesday's roundup.

Education

Historic $435 Million Funding Boost for HBCUs Marks Major Federal Investment

The Department of Education's $435 million reallocation to HBCUs represents a 48% funding increase, bringing total support to $1.38 billion for fiscal year 2025. This historic investment comes amid broader changes to federal education funding priorities.

NFL

NFL Quarterback Injuries Mount After Week 2

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season brought a wave of quarterback injuries, with Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy all sidelined. Here's how these injuries could reshape the entire league landscape.

Sneakers

Nike Diamond Turf '93 "Must Be the Money"

Deion 'Prime Time' Sanders' Nike Diamond Turf '93 in the 'Must Be the Money' colorway returns—the black, white, and green mid-top that defined two-sport athletic flash in the '90s.