NEW ARMEDANGELS’ COLLECTION CHAMPIONS WIKIPEDIA AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE

ARMEDANGELS and the Wikimedia Foundation come together over something quietly radical: knowledge without a price tag. In a moment where facts are contested and access is uneven, the collaboration stands as a reminder, information should be free, independent, and for everyone.

The collection, entirely made of recycled cotton, knowledge and circularity take the center stage. The collaboration blends Wikipedia graphic identity with ARMEDANGELS’s codes, based on innovation and sustainability.

The ARMEDANGELS x Wikipedia collection will launch online at www.armedangels.com as well as at Kastner & Öhler in Graz, Austria, and Ludwig Beck in Munich, Germany, on May 8, 2025. In order to support knowledge, part of the profits will go to Wekepedia, making sure sure that it stay accessible independent because ”when we know better, we do better.

VAGABOND SHOEMAKERS CHANNELS PREPPY EDGE AND CROC-EFFECT LEATHER FOR PREVIEW AW25

Vagabond Shoemakers previews its Pre AW25 collection with a sophisticated mix of classic silhouettes and modern, standout details. Think college-inspired loafers, croc-embossed leather, bold hardware, and structured accessories. Each piece is blending timeless design with an updated attitude.

The collection includes the new Linn loafer, offered in black and brown polished leather or zebra-print hair-on-hide, delivers versatile elegance across seasons. For men, the Steven loafer brings a clean and collegiate flair. But even more: Key statement pieces include Livia, a bold, square-toe design available as both boot and pump. In black leather with raw edges or croc-effect in rich browns, Livia is accented by oversized buckles and exposed zippers. The croc motif also extends to the Nomi Mini, a compact, bowling-inspired bag with vintage polish.

Check out the preview on the new FW25 Vagabond collection here. Preppy Edge is in!

NEW BALANCE GREY DAYS: THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ITS TIMELESS SIGNATURE COLOR AND BRAND LEGACY 

New Balance kicks off Grey Days – its annual tribute to the brand’s signature shade and quietly radical design philosophy. What began in the ’80s as a practical color choice for urban running shoes has evolved into an emblem of timeless cool. More than a color, grey reflects New Balance’s dedication to precision, self-assurance, and timeless design.

Throughout May, the brand releases a curated mix of 21 footwear and 11 apparel styles that celebrate both heritage and innovation.

Key launches throughout Grey Days will include:
• May 1: Launch of the Grey Shop featuring the 740, 9060, 1000, T500, Fresh Foam X 1080v14.
• May 14: 1906 Loafer – a formal-meets-sport hybrid.
• May 22: ABZORB 2010 and 471 – nods to 2000s and ’70s running culture.
• May 26: Numeric 933 – a performance skate shoe co-designed with Andrew Reynolds.
• May 29: The legendary 1300JP returns – released only once every five years.

From archive classics to contemporary silhouettes, Grey Days reaffirms New Balance’s place at the intersection of sport, style, and subculture.