Saturday Notes for January 4th, 2025
The January 4th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall among US Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees
Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall among US Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees
Denzel Washington, Bono, and Anna Wintour will also receive the honor from President Joe Biden.
Anna Cafolla
New Music Friday: The best albums you missed from December
Daily Paper Is Selling Its Downtown NYC Store
Daily Paper Is Selling Its Downtown NYC Store
As the Amsterdam-based label realigns its business strategy in the wake of falling revenues.
Dylan Kelly
Sneakers
Nike Air CB 94 “Suns”
Nike Air CB 94 “Suns”
The Nike Air Max CB 94 “Suns” will be returning this year after its re-release in early 2021. Follow Nice Kicks for more details.
Nice Kicks
Jordan Brand’s New Zion 4 is Built for Strength and Speed
Jordan Brand’s New Zion 4 is Built for Strength and Speed — NIKE, Inc.
Jordan Brand’s new Zion 4 is built to accentuate the strength and speed at the center of Zion Williamson’s game.
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “White Roses”
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “White Roses”
Nike is dressing the Air Force 1 Low in roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “Red Roses”
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “Red Roses”
Nike is dressing the Air Force 1 Low in roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Sports
LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record
LeBron: ‘Humbling’ to break MJ’s 30-point record
With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.
Dave McMenamin
