Wednesday Notes for August 21st, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.

Fashion

Kith Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Kith Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Kith Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

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Culture

Watch Lil Jon Perform During Georgia Roll Call At The DNC

The Democratic National Convention began on Monday at Chicago’s United Center and featured Jason Isbell singing “Something More Than Free.” (James Taylor was supposed to perform too, but he got bumped for time.) Tonight, Patti LaBelle sang “You Are My Friend,” Common performed his Pete Rock collaboration “Fortunate,” then Lil Jon made a surprise appearance during Georgia’s roll call for a performance of his 2013 hit with DJ Snake “Turn Down For What.”

Watch Lil Jon Perform During Georgia Roll Call At The DNC

The Democratic National Convention began on Monday at Chicago’s United Center and featured Jason Isbell singing “Something More Than Free.” (James Taylor was supposed to perform too, but he got bumped for time.) Tonight, Patti LaBelle sang “You Are My Friend,” Common performed his Pete Rock collaboration “Fortunate,” then Lil Jon made a surprise appearance during Georgia’s roll call for a performance of his 2013 hit with DJ Snake “Turn Down For What.”

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Taylor Swift uses some slick marketing strategies to keep her album No. 1

The album — “The Tortured Poets Department" – has now spent 15 weeks at No. 1. Swift’s hold on the top spot is as much about marketing magic as it is music.

Sports

Chelsea complete Joao Felix signing from Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.
The Athletic reported on Tuesday that a deal of approximately £44.5million ($58m) had been agreed between the clubs. 

Chelsea complete Joao Felix signing from Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. The Athletic reported on Tuesday that a deal of approximately £44.5million ($58m) had been agreed between the clubs. There are no add-ons in the agreement but Atletico have negotiated a sell-on clause. Joao Felix, 24, has signed a six-year contract at Chelsea with the option of an additional 12 months. Joao Felix will fit within Chelsea’s wage structure, with performance-related bonuses. The move sees Joao Felix return to Chelsea having spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at the west London club, scoring…

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Sneakers

Nike’s Zoom Vomero 5 Utility “Metallic Burgundy” Gets Hiking Details

Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Utility “Metallic Burgundy” sports a heavy-duty look and hiking laces. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

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The Las Vegas Raiders Inspires the Nike Air Trainer SC “Raiders Helmet”

Nike Air Trainer SC “Raiders Helmet” is inspired by the iconic helmet of the Las Vegas Raiders. Head to Nice Kicks for more info

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