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- The Nike Air Lab Is an Interactive Museum With 100+ Prototypes
SummaryNike’s Air Lab at Milan Design Week 2026 offers an interactive preview of the brand’s air-based innovations, featuring over 100 prototypes and high-tech design workshops.This retrospective celebrates the architectural heritage of the Air Max 1 while exploring the future of footwear through advanced robotics and immersive sessions.Nike has landed at Milan Design Week 2026, taking over the architecture and design center Dropcity to deliver an interactive experience centered on the brand’s air-based innovations.The Air Lab, which will become a permanent exhibit at Dropcity this fall, features more than 100+ never-before-seen NikeAir prototypes and hands-on experiences led by Drop City. With the preview exhibition, Nike unveils a library of samples and swatches that come directly from the development of concepts like the Air Liquid Max, FlyWeb, Radical AirFlow, Therma-FIT Air Milano, and more technical explorations.Workshops will focus on the concept of “air as a design medium,” while panels will include members of the Nike team. For added immersion, listening sessions will be hosted by Club to Club and breathwork sessions by Joe Holder. Attendees of Milan Design Week who register will get primary access to 8 tool stations, including everything from robotic arms to thermoforming machines and pneumatic cylinder kits.Each station rests on a pillar of design: visualizing (air as evidence), forming (air as shape), deforming (air as transformation), pumping (air as expansion), suctioning (air as void), calibrating (air as impulse), cooling (air as subtraction), and blasting (air as force).In 1979, the Nike Air Tailwind was the first model to incorporate the brand’s air cushion technology; however, it wouldn’t be until Tinker Hatfield’s Air Max 1 arrived that the visible cushions made their debut. In a fitting narrative for Milan Design Week, the 1987 Air Max 1’s design was inspired directly by architecture. Paris’ Centre Pompidou, with its inside-out concept, was the key reference point for Hatfield in exposing the cushions.With the Air Max 1 poised to reach its 40th anniversary in 2027, the Nike Air Lab sets the stage with a retrospective exploring its past, present, and future.The NikeAir_Lab will be open from April 20-26 at Via Sammartini 72 in Milan, Italy.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
- Steven Smith and Crocs Unveil “The Roy” at TEDxPortland
SummaryCrocs has partnered with legendary designer Steven Smith to debut “The Roy,” a brand-new foam slip-on silhouette unveiled at TEDxPortlandThe experimental design features three oversized bands across the forefoot and arrives in a bright red finish that honors the TEDx visual identityAccompanying the new model is a matching red Classic Clog equipped with custom Pacific Northwest-themed Jibbitz, exclusively reserved for TEDxPortland volunteers, speakers, and alumniLegendary footwear designer Steven Smith has officially teamed up with Crocs to unveil a futuristic new silhouette directly from the TEDxPortland stage. Dubbed “The Roy,” the highly experimental foam slip-on was introduced as an exclusive offering for the event, pushing the beloved casual footwear brand further into bold, architectural design territory. Given Smith’s prolific history of shaping influential, industry-shifting footwear, this surprise collaboration immediately establishes “The Roy” as a model to watch.Standing out with an aggressive yet minimalist aesthetic, “The Roy” is defined by three oversized foam bands that stretch across the forefoot, securing the wearer in a plush, slip-on construction. For its debut colorway, the model arrives in a vibrant, monochromatic red finish, serving as a direct nod to the signature visual identity of the TED organization.Ensuring the brand’s heritage isn’t left behind, the project also includes a matching red iteration of the iconic Crocs Classic Clog. Keeping one foot in a more familiar lane, this accompanying pair leans heavily into local pride, featuring a curated set of custom Jibbitz tied specifically to the Pacific Northwest. Playful charms include logos for the University of Oregon, the Portland Trail Blazers, and a dedicated TEDxPortland badge, giving the clog a highly personalized, regional feel.For now, getting your hands on this striking collaboration will require some serious local connections. The TEDxPortland x Crocs collection is currently being treated as a strict exclusive, reserved specifically for the event’s volunteers, speakers, and alumni. However, given Steven Smith’s massive influence and the undeniable presence of the new silhouette, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Crocs roll out “The Roy” for a wider public launch later this year.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
- Nike Serves up a Spicy New “Hot Curry” Air Max 95 Big Bubble for Summer
Name: Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble “Hot Curry”Colorway: Pencil Point/Anthracite-Light Charcoal-Hot CurrySKU: HM4740-014MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Summer 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike’s massive Summer 2026 rollout shows no signs of slowing down, and the latest addition to the calendar is sure to heat up sneaker rotations. The Swoosh has officially unveiled a brand-new “Hot Curry” iteration of the beloved Air Max 95. Perfectly balancing moody, grayscale tones with a bold pop of color, the latest colorway breathes fresh life into the classic, anatomy-inspired running silhouette.Anchoring the design, a breathable “Pencil Point” mesh base covers the top of the upper, providing that classic, lightweight running feel. From there, the Air Max 95’s signature layered side panels take over, utilizing a buttery, textured suede that fades from a light grey down to darker, ashier shades of Light Charcoal and Anthracite. A solid black mudguard and a dark midsole ground the shoe, lending the silhouette a heavy, substantial appearance.To break up the dark gradient, Nike strategically injects the sneaker with its vibrant “Hot Curry” hue. The bright orange shade lands exactly where it needs to, highlighting the lace eyelets, the mini Swoosh near the heel, and the tongue branding. The lively color also makes an appearance on the outsole and subtly colors the visible Air units in the midsole, adding an extra layer of depth to the aggressive profile.By keeping the neon accents balanced against a dark base, the Nike Air Max 95 “Hot Curry” manages to be both striking and highly wearable. The spicy new colorway is expected to arrive during the Summer 2026 season and will be available in both men’s and grade school sizing. Fans can look to secure their pairs via Nike.com and select global retailers for a retail price of $190 USD.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
- Fashion Meets the Pitch in the Wales Bonner x adidas Predator 26
Name: Wales Bonner x adidas Predator 26 “Snakeskin”Colorway: Snakeskin/ChromeSKU: JR4430MSRP: $345 USDRelease Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: adidasThe intersection of high fashion and “the beautiful game” has just reached a new pinnacle. Originally unveiled to the public in June 2025, the highly anticipated adidas Predator 26 by Wales Bonner has finally arrived. Serving as the crowning jewel of the duo’s larger Spring 2026 capsule collection, the collaborative boot brings Grace Wales Bonner’s signature sartorial elegance directly to the pitch, resulting in an elite performance model that refuses to compromise on luxury aesthetics. Co-signed by Arsenal rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly, the Wales Bonner Predator 26 leans into a rich, brown-heavy color palette that perfectly aligns with the London-based designer’s previous adidas Originals footwear drops. Pushing the boundaries of traditional sportswear design, the boot is highlighted by a striking snakeskin print draped entirely across its STRIKESKIN-assisted upper. Adding a stark, futuristic contrast to the earthy base, shimmering chrome Three Stripes perfectly match the eye-catching, metallic finish on the advanced CONTROLFRAME 2.0 sole unit.The meticulous attention to detail extends to the branding, introducing asymmetrical elements that elevate the silhouette’s bespoke feel. The left boot features distinct “Wales Bonner” text cleanly applied to the lateral sidewall, while the right boot honors the partnership with a classic “WB” logo stamped onto the Predator’s iconic fold-over tongue.Seamlessly bridging the gap between runway sophistication and elite athletic performance, this latest footwear installment continues to cement Wales Bonner and adidas as one of the most exciting collaborative forces in modern menswear. Fans and athletes looking to upgrade their kit can secure a pair of the Predator 26 boots now, directly through the adidas webstore. View this post on InstagramA post shared by adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
