Weekly Digest
️✂️ Off-White's Debut Golf Collection Is Three Years in the Making
TLDR: “ALL IN ONE”, the name which Off-White™ has given its debut golf line, began as a DM conversation between co-designer and professional golfer Paris Hilinski and Virgil Abloh himself. How does one get the attention of a world-renowned designer and acting Louis Vuitton art director? By having a few tens of thousands of Instagram followers, a keen sense of personal style and a hell of a golf game.
Why It Matters: The collection arrives three years in the making and began during COVID with Abloh sending Hilinski graphics which she would heat transfer onto polos and jackets. Now it has officially arrived. But this time Hilinski has taken on the role of designer rather than fabricator. The range is geared for both men and women and leans on two opposing color stories. Black with red and gray accents and a more lighthearted combination of cream, sand and yellow.
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🦢 Nike Air Max Plus Golf Surfaces in "Triple White"
TLDR: Drawing inspiration from Sean McDowell‘s iconic design, the Nike Air Max Plus Golf seamlessly blends the bold aesthetics of the original Air Max Plus with performance-driven features tailored for golfers.
Why It Matters: The “Triple White” colorway offers a clean and refined look, with a full leather upper that replaces the traditional mesh for enhanced durability and a premium feel. Signature wavy overlays remain intact, paying homage to the classic design, while subtle yellow accents on the Air units beneath the shoe add a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic palette. Built with functionality in mind, the sneaker is equipped with a rugged, spike-free outsole that ensures superior traction on various terrains, providing unmatched stability and comfort.
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💅 2024 Was the (New) Beginning for Women's Sports
TLDR: $1 billion USD. This is the number of total revenue which Deloitte predicted women’s sports would surpass in 2024. And although the year has yet to conclude and the numbers have yet to be tallied, it certainly feels as if women’s sports have taken a step forward.
Why It Matters: In the last 11 months Coco Gauff continued her rise to the top of women’s tennis while releasing another edition of her signature shoe with New Balance. Gymnast Simone Biles took over the 2024 Paris Olympics and Caitlin Clark emerged as the new superstar of the WNBA. Meanwhile in golf, Nelly Korda dominated the LPGA Tour culminating in the season ending CME Group Tour Championship where a record-setting $4 million USD was awarded to the eventual winner Atthaya Thitikul.
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🧐 First Look at Sun Day Red's New Golf Shoe
TLDR: One year after the protoyping began, Tiger Woods and Sun Day Red have unveiled their debut footwear offering: the Pioneer Cypress. The three standard colorways are priced at $250 USD, while the limited edition versions come in at $275 USD. You can purchase them exclusively on Sun Day Red’s website now.
Why It Matters: Arriving in five distinct colorways which combine neutrals and red accents, the sleek silhouette is reminiscent of a classic golf shoe but executed with modern patterns and textures to propel it into the present day. The full grain leather upper gives way to a firm heel section which is finished with embossed tiger stripes.
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🇯🇵 What Went Down at the Hypegolf Invitational Japan 2024
TLDR: Hypegolf Japan recently hosted the Hypegolf Invitational Japan 2024 on November 18, 2024, at The Saintnine Tokyo in Ichihara, Japan, marking its fourth consecutive year. This year’s event embraced the theme “GOLF x MUSIC,” crafting an engaging atmosphere filled with activities that seamlessly blended both worlds.
Why It Matters: The event attracted approximately 150 participants, ranging from amateurs to professionals. Notable figures from the fashion, sports, and entertainment industries were in attendance, including MAGGY, YAMATO, Satomi Bianca, and professional athletes like racing drivers Yu Kanamaru and Mira Hasegawa, professional skaters Kenya Okuno and AK-69, Ryotaro Araki of FC Tokyo and others.
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