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Saturday, August 1, 2026

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12:40 PMWWD

Brooks’ Latest Retro Running Sneaker Is Getting a Limited-edition Collaboration for the First Time

Summary

Afew Store is collaborating with Brooks on a limited-edition version of the Adrenaline GTS 10. The project marks the retro running sneaker’s first limited-edition collaboration.

The collaboration shifts the Adrenaline GTS 10 from a performance-rooted retro into a collectible fashion

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Why it matters

The partnership shows how brands are using archival performance sneakers to compete for attention in the collectible footwear market.

11:40 AMWWD

Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 17 Is Coming Back in Black for the First Time — With a New Update

Summary

The Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP will return in a new “Black Patent” colorway. The release introduces the model’s first predominantly black treatment along with an update to its design or construction.

The black treatment gives Jordan Brand a way to refresh a less frequently revisited model

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Why it matters

Jordan Brand is using a first-time colorway and a design update to make a deep archival release feel relevant rather than merely reissued.

6:00 AMThe New Yorker — Books & Culture

The Flawless Surface of Yves Saint Laurent

Summary

A new exhibition at the International Center of Photography presents Yves Saint Laurent through the carefully controlled image he wanted the public to see.

The exhibition treats Saint Laurent's public image as part of his design legacy, not as

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Why it matters

Fashion history is shaped not only by what designers create, but by the images they authorize to define them.

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