The newly unveiled Air Jordan 33 is the first pair in MJ’s legendary line of basketball shoes to employ Nike’s FastFit system.
The traditional lacing procedure has been replaced with with a single forefoot strap that, when pulled, fully secures the shoe by tightening hidden cables. To release them, simply pull the fighter jet-inspired “eject cord” located next to the tongue.
“Applying FastFit allowed for a balance of art and science in the design,” designer Taylor Kuerbis said in a press release.
“It’s all very utilitarian, and the various elements and what they do are all clearly called out. Thinking about this led us to highlight the pull cord, eject cord and the inner workings of FastFit, and make the function integral to the aesthetic and graphic integrity of the design.”
As Gear Patrol notes, the 33’s also have a carbon fiber plate in the sole that automatically pushes wearers forward by absorbing and releasing energy. The New York Times confirmed that the feature works when they tested the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%.
Get the most advanced pair of Air Jordans ever when the 33s drop online and at select retailers on October 18.
Looks like Joaquin Phoenix can pull off the creepy clown look after all.
Todd Phillips, who is directing the upcoming Joker origin movie, shared new footage of Phoenix as the film’s titular character in full greasepaint that he called “camera test (w/sound).”
The rising model and aspiring photographer utilized both talents to snap this saucy topless shot at her new apartment.
“Me myself n I,” she wrote in the caption. “Ownership of my mothership.”
Cook’s mom, ’80s supermodel Christie Brinkley, gave her a loving sendoff when she first moved into the Manhattan pad in August.
“As if the view isn’t already spectacular enough,” Brinkley wrote. “Wishing you every happiness in your new apartment ..going to be fun to decorate!
Christie Brinkley and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook.
It seems that Cook is eager to follow in her gorgeous mother’s modeling footsteps. The 20-year-old beauty appeared in the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issueand is currently the face of Candies’ Fall 2018 fashion campaign.
We can’t wait to see what else her career has in store. In the meantime, check out more from Cook’s Instagram feed below:
United States Football League (USFL) player Richard Crump of the Boston Breakers carries the ball as others scramble around him during a game between the Breakers and the New Jersey Generals at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, March 1983.
Given all that, it may not be surprising to some to find that Donald Trump figures prominently in the story and ultimately in the league’s downfall.
Read on to learn some twisted and often funny hidden history.
1. A 5-foot-9 linebacker out of Division III Montclair State was the greatest player to ever play in the USFL
Sam Mills was cut by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and then by the Cleveland Browns before being offered a two year deal for $42,000, plus a signing bonus of $500, by the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars (1983-85).
Despite his diminutive stature he led the Stars to two USFL championships, was named to three All-USFL teams and is a member of the USFL’s All-Time Team.
When the USFL disbanded, Mills was signed by the New Orleans Saints and became a five-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. Jim Mora, who coached Mills both in the USFL and the NFL, said that he was the best player he had ever coached, and that included Peyton Manning.
2. Burt Reynolds was a part owner of the Tampa Bay Bandits
Reynolds was very hands on and involved with the Bandits. For instance, when the franchise name was announced he was there with champagne and a sexy young woman on each arm.
The Smoky and the Bandit star’s bombshell girlfriend, Loni Anderson, even got in on the action. She was featured on billboards around town in a tight T-shirt with midriff showing and the tagline “All The Fun the Law Allows.”
3. Kelvin Bryant won the league’s inaugural MVP award, beating out Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker’s signing by the Washington Generals gave the USFL legitimacy. Walker was a former Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Georgia and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the caption “Hitting Pay Dirt” after he was signed.
Walker did not disappoint in his first season as he rushed for over 1800 yards. Even so, the Generals only won a lackluster 6 games.
New Jersey Generals’ running back Herschel Walker #34 runs with the ball during a game in 1983 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
However, Kelvin Bryant of the Philadelphia Stars surpassed Walker in the inaugural season with 1,442 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns and 53 catches for 410 yards. He was also named the league MVP.
4. On September 30, 1983 the Chicago Blitz and the Arizona Wranglers traded rosters
You read that right. They did not trade franchise names, they traded entire teams.
This was because multi-millionaire Blitz owner Ted Diethrich did not want to fly to Chicago on the weekends for games. So, he moved the team to him, upending a substantial number of both players’ and employees’ lives.
5, The San Antonio Gunslingers were a mess
According to author Jeff Pearlman, the Gunslingers were so dysfunctional and therefore so interesting that—if there were a market for it—he would have written a book purely about that franchise and it would have been 5000 pages long.
Chapter 14 of Demise dives into the trainwreck. Highlights include a head coach who had trouble drawing up plays because he only had seven fingers, a 35-year-old backup quarterback who had last taken a snap nine years earlier with Calgary in the Canadian league.
And Greg Fields.
6. Greg Fields was the craziest person to ever play in any pro football league
Prior to being signed by San Antonio, defensive lineman Fields had played for the Los Angeles Express for one season before being told he was cut. When head coach John Hadl gave him the news Fields proceeded to punch Hadl in the face before being pulled off the coach by two men stationed outside the door.
Despite this obviously not being a good idea, the Gunslingers signed him. As the 1985 season progressed San Antonio began to miss payroll dates. Fields, becoming increasingly incensed, followed eccentric oil man owner Clinton Manges home one day and chased him down with a baseball bat.
Manges soon emerged from his home with $17,000 in one hundred dollar bills in order to avoid a beatdown.
7. Steve Young’s contract with the Los Angeles Express was something to behold
Much like Herschel Walker, the signing of Steve Young was a coup for the young league. In a fixed draft in 1984, Young inexplicably fell to number 10 and into the lap of the Los Angeles Express and their media market.
Some of the stipulations of Young’s contract included:
$4 million up front. A $2.5 million signing bonus and a $1.5 million loan.
Receiving deferred appreciated payments that would amount to $30 million starting six years after he signed that would not stop until he turned 65. This money was all guaranteed.
BYU receiving $180,000 in scholarship money over 20 years.
Steve Young.
The Express even signed Young’s best friend, BYU tight end Gordon Hudson, to a two-year, $530,000 dollar deal. Hudson didn’t even play in his first season because he was recovering from a knee injury.
8. The USFL was nothing if not innovative
Despite all the craziness, the USFL instituted real innovation in the realm of professional football.
It was the first place to allow coaches to challenge calls as well as to institute the two-point conversion. Receivers only had to have one foot inbounds for a catch and players were not penalized for excessive celebration after a touchdown—all of which made for an exciting brand of football.
9. The 1984 Philadelphia Stars were so good that many believed they could have beaten the Eagles that season
Led by Sam Mills, Kelvin Bryant and quarterback Chuck Fusina, the Stars defeated the Arizona Wranglers in the 1984 USFL Championship in what was a non-competitive 23-3 romp. This victory avenged a two point loss to the Michigan Panthers in the championship the year before.
Even with the anti-climactic outcome, 250,000 locals lined Broad Street to congratulate a team that many believed could have beaten the 5-11 Eagles that year.
10. This could easily have been a list titled “The Top 20 Craziest Things We Learned about Donald Trump’s Involvement with the USFL”
Some of the memorable Trump anecdotes from Demise include:
A propaganda film extolling the virtues of Trump and Trump Tower that everyone had to sit through at his offices, including Vince Lombardi Jr., prior to speaking with Trump.
Despite owning a professional football team Trump knew virtually nothing about football.
A meeting with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle in which Rozelle couldn’t get a word in edgewise. Rozelle was not impressed and basically told the real estate magnate that he would never own an NFL franchise.
Trump suing the NFL for an anti-trust violation. He won the case but was awarded just $1 in damages.
More than any time of year, fashion month is when the freshest emerging trends appear, and not just on the runway—the streets of New York, London, Milan, Copenhagen, and Stockholm (and soon Paris) have been filled with insiders wearing pieces that will soon be everywhere, thanks to them. The aforementioned insiders are particularly fond of sneakers, and while plain white ones will certainly always be a staple, style setters are currently swapping them out for something a little more eye-catching: neon sneakers.
Because all things ’80s are back, including neon, it’s only natural that sneaker brands like Nike and Balenciaga are letting that influence their designs and color selections and that fashion insiders are on board. The beauty of this trend is that it goes with nothing, so it goes with everything, as they say. We’ve spotted the fashion crowd styling neon sneakers with both neutral basics and equally “extra” pieces, so there are no rules when it comes to this trend. See the neon sneaker trend in action and shop our favorite pairs on the market below.
As someone who is not a model (I’m 5’4″ on a really good day), I sometimes find it difficult to imagine how my online purchases will actually look IRL. I’m also not necessarily trying to become a regular at the post office anytime soon, so to avoid as many returns as possible, I scroll through Instagram to see how pieces fit other women before buying. Sidenote: This is also a really great way to get outfit inspiration.
One of my favorite brands to shop online is Mango, and I frequent #MangoGirls on Instagram more often than I’d like to admit (for other brands, I just check their tagged photos). There are hundreds of new posts a day, so chances are I can source at least one or two images of any new item I’m considering buying. Since I’m officially knee-deep in fall shopping, I did a recent search to see how these 14 Mango pieces I’m eyeing fit on other non-models. Spoiler alert: they look even better than I’d hoped.
As I hope you’ve gathered from the title of this story, today we’re in for a roundup of epic proportions. After reading this, not only will you be able to emulate the styles of the ever-elusive French girl and always enviable NYC girl, but you will be able to cover both bases at the same time—because 1. why choose one if you don’t have to, and 2. what could be better?
To make it as easy as possible, I’ve combed through Instagram and rounded up the five pieces both demographics wear, just in time for the start of fall. From the classic animal-print dress to fashion’s It item of the moment, bike shorts, simply continue on for the five items both groups have in common, to see how they each style them, and, of course, to shop them.
Welcome to #WhoWhatWearing, a series where we highlight you, our stylish community of readers. Each of the following looks came straight from the photos you tagged us in on Instagram. Want to be featured next time? You guessed it: Use #WhoWhatWearing on the outfit posts you want us to see.
When I was younger, jewelry was always an afterthought—something you threw on right before you walked out the door as the finishing touch to an already well-thought-out look. But with age comes wisdom, and I’ve realized that jewelry should not only be part of the equation from the beginning, but it can also be the focal point of a standout outfit. The right pieces can level-up even the most basic outfits. Simple jeans and a tee can suddenly become a look.
Fashion girls are already proving that this theory rings true by pairing the season’s biggest jewelry trends with outfits on all ends of the spectrum. From the ’80s earring trend making a major comeback (the most extra of accessory trends, in the best way) to the seashell trend carrying over from summer, below we’re breaking down the six biggest fall jewelry trends we’re already seeing all over our most stylish readers. We’ve also shopped out each trend, you know, in case any or all of these really speak to you.
Pair these beauties with everything from polka dots to a white tee.PSA: Your favorite heart earrings are now a thing again—and no, you haven’t grown out of wanting to wear them.Yes to everything going on here.You can keep all your other jewelry simple and let the earrings do the work.They work well for daytime. They work even better for the evening.Gold earrings and slicked-back hair are a match made in heaven. We love that this shape can be worn day or night. A vintage-looking pair is always a good idea. How pretty is this layered look? One and done. Also pairs well with gold hoops. Casual enough to be worn during the day. This is what we want to be wearing all day, every day. A gold chain makes everything look sophisticated.Silver collar + leopard = very fall 2018.A little bling never hurt anybody. Is it just me, or does everything about this look feel so directional?We love the addition of a simple necklace layered with this piece.Seashells, but make it fashion. The classic shell necklace isn’t going anywhere.We love these shell earrings as a fun twist on the trend. Shells are the perfect complement to florals. Okay—how fun is this outfit?Pairing shells with neutrals looks so elevated.This feels polished yet has so much personality.The perfect neck party. Two delicate chains are always better than one.Plays well with others.
Street style is known for being a bit, well, out there. To those of us who either work in the industry or are simply fashion-obsessed, the shock of these outside-the-box outfits kind of just wears off over time. But to someone like my 93-year-old grandmother, the street style looks we don’t bat an eye at have her feeling some type of way. In an effort to really get a rise out of her, I decided to pull 10 street style outfits we’ve seen over the course of fashion month that even I was shocked by. If these looks were causing me to do a double take, I could only imagine what my grandmother had to say about them.
To preface, my grandma is quite a stylish woman and always has been. For her most recent birthday (the one where she turned 93), we took her shopping because all she wanted was some new animal-print pieces to add to her fall wardrobe. In other words, she is pretty open when it comes to trends and variations of style. Ahead, I had her rank the 10 street style images I chose for her from her personal favorite to her least favorite. In addition to naming each of the looks, she provided a brief explanation for each. Her commentary is both extremely spot-on and extremely hilarious, so I highly encourage you to scroll all the way to the bottom to see which street style outfit resonated least with her personal taste.
“This one is my favorite because the prints look like natural surroundings. All the prints go together yet are different, and this look has so much style. I relate to this look because I like the cut of all the pieces, and I would definitely wear that jacket, even now.”“This look represents things I believe in and respect—our country, the flag, and honor. I really like the medals and pins on the jeans. The flag is always fashionable, and there it is! I also love how everything matches head to toe.”“This is every girl’s dress. Your grandma, your mom, your daughter, and your granddaughter will all wear this dress.”“I like how this dress is feminine yet almost overpowering. I can really appreciate the detail work on it. Also, it is full enough to wear whatever shoes you want, including slippers. No will ever know.”“This one has crazy matching going on. I love the colors repeated throughout, but the blouse print doesn’t belong, in my opinion. It is a distraction.”“These boots are fascinating. The possibilities of looks (good and bad) are endless.”“I like how this one is put together, but it is more of a look for a teenager. The shoes are not helping the look.”“Overdone and overwhelming. Nothing more to say. If you can’t say anything nice, be quiet.”“The body of the dress has possibilities, but not a fan of the feathers. And those shoes—why?”Shakes head. “No words.”
