Culture

Wales Bonner x Howard University: "Howard Universal"

Wales Bonner teamed with Howard University for Howard Universal — an editorial publication celebrating Black excellence and the enduring legacy of The Mecca.

Sneakers

Bad Bunny x adidas Ballerina "Bold Gold" Release

Bad Bunny extends his adidas run with the Ballerina in a vibrant Bold Gold colorway — a martial arts-inspired silhouette built for sneaker collectors, dropping in March 2025.

Fashion

Aimé Leon Dore Spring/Summer 2025 Lookbook

Aimé Leon Dore has dropped its Spring/Summer 2025 lookbook, previewing a collection that bridges retro-inspired tailoring and contemporary streetwear aesthetics.

Sports

Monica Wright Rogers Named General Manager of Toronto Tempo

Monica Wright Rogers takes the helm as General Manager of the Toronto Tempo — the WNBA's newest expansion franchise — in a landmark front-office appointment.

Culture

Thursday Notes for February 20th, 2025

The February 20th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes covers Black History Month stories, fresh sneaker drops, sports highlights, and culture curated for the week.

Fashion

Aimé Leon Dore Unveils Spring/Summer 2025 Campaign

ALD's Spring/Summer 2025 campaign visuals are out, spotlighting the New York brand's signature blend of classic tailoring and contemporary streetwear worth seeing.

Culture

Knickerbocker NYC Hosts Book Release Event for Continuo by Mia Nikčević

New York fashion brand Knickerbocker NYC hosted a release event for Mia Nikčević's Continuo, marking a rare intersection of fashion and literary culture on February 19th.

Fashion

Nike and SKIMS Team Up for New Performance Apparel Collection

Nike and SKIMS are teaming up on a new performance-focused apparel line, pairing Nike's athletic legacy with SKIMS' signature approach to fit and form.

Breakr Secures Funding from Live Nation in Latest Investment Round

Music-tech startup Breakr has raised a new round with Live Nation backing, expanding the platform that connects artists with social influencers for campaign-level promotion.

Technology

David Williams named Senior Vice President of Product at PagerDuty

David Williams has been named Senior Vice President of Product at PagerDuty.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for February 18th, 2025

Trump policies threaten Black students with disabilities as DEI is dismantled, while Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl championship on Broad Street.

Culture

Monday Notes for February 17th, 2025

Kamala Harris receives the NAACP Chairman's Award, federal job cuts disproportionately threaten Black middle-class families, and Stephen Curry wins All-Star MVP in San Francisco.