In case you missed it, here’s what happened this week in women’s fashion, sneakers, sports, pop culture, and more.
Fashion + Streetwear
adidas by Stella McCartney is Introducing Jerseys for Arsenal Women Football Club
Stella McCartney is venturing into football jerseys, as she designs a new line for the Arsenal Women’s Football Club with adidas. While McCartney has a long lineup of collaborations with the Three Stripes under her belt, this will be her first with a women’s football team. The collection features 10 unique gender-neutral pieces, including jerseys, hoodies, and tight. The new line is curated for both women’s and men’s teams.
In a press release, McCartney shared some words on the new collection: “as the most decorated English women’s football club, Arsenal Women is made up of incredible athletes, so to be able to celebrate them — especially in a year that is so pivotal for women in sport — is incredibly special.”
Designer McCartney is keeping her vow to sustainability, with all the items from this new collection being created with organic cotton and partially with recycled materials. The design element of the pieces features the team’s signature “Mystery Blue” and “Scarlet Red” colorways.
The adidas by Stella McCartney’s Arsenal Women Football Collection will launch on March 28 at adidas.com and Arsenal official club stores.
Vivienne Westwood Launched New Eyewear “Sun” Collection
Vivienne Westwood released a new eyewear collection, named “Sun.” The new range incorporates 3 categories: Vanguard, Essence, and Prêt-à-Porter. The Vanguard line features androgynous avant-garde styles. Differentially, Essence is made up of a classic design with timeless Westwood touches. And lastly, Prêt-à-Porter takes after a retro-futuristic design.
The new “Sun” eyewear line introduces new experimental silhouettes, creating a fusion between ’60s Italian glamor and sports-inspired frames. The collection also includes accessories that are tailored with bio-based acetate and hard-wearing metals. Keeping their sustainability merit, the packaging for the new line features a recycled by-product leather case, polyester cloth, and organic cotton bag.
Vivienne Westwood’s new “Sun” eyewear collection is available online and at Vivienne Westwood’s boutiques in NYC and LA.
Sneakers
Nike Dunk Low “Vintage Green” Released
This past week on March 24, Nike launched the Dunk Low “Vintage Green.” The women’s exclusive vintage-inspired dunk features a minimalistic two-tone colorway. Dressed in white and forest-green the dunks can be compared to the Michigan State colors.
The vintage vibes of the dunks come to life with their pre-yellowed Sail midsole, and their overall deep forest colourway. Priced at $110 The Nike Dunk Low “Vintage Green” dropped March 24 on SNKRS and select retailers.
Sports + Pop Culture
Ohio State Women’s Hockey Team Wins First NCAA Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes won their first-ever women’s ice hockey Frozen Four hockey championship, beating the Minnesota-Duluth. The team’s win last Sunday was their first 30-plus-win. The women’s hockey team won the championship, their forward Kenzie Hauswirth hit the game-winning score.
The Buckeyes were seen as the nation’s leading team and they proved that with their championship win. The women’s hockey team coach Nadine Muzerall said, “I just believed in these girls so much, as they did in each other, and I thought this was one of the best hockey games they played all year.”
adidas Will Become the First Major Sports Brand to Establish NIL Network for Student-Athletes
This past week, adidas became the first major sports brand to impose an inclusive Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) network for student-athletes. adidas’ newest initiative is creating an environment of equity surrounding sports, with their ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ campaign. The goal of this campaign is to increase accessibility, celebrate inclusivity, and build an equitable future in sports.
For March Madness at the women’s and men’s Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and National Championship games, you can look for adidas teams in “More Is Possible” t-shirts. The shirts represent and advocate pushing boundaries of possibility. adidas has partnered with athletes including Candace Parker and Billie Jean King to push the game ahead.
Jim Murphy, adidas NCAA Program Lead shared, “the adidas NIL network embodies our belief that sport has the power to change lives by upskilling athletes and giving them the ability to begin to experience an entrepreneurial path that will carry them beyond their college years.”
The adidas ‘More Is Possible’ t-shirts are available on adidas.com/us/college, Fanatics, and other local collegiate retailers.
Beauty
Dior to Release a New Range of its Addict Lipstick Line
Dior makeup will be launching a wide range of their most popular Dior Addict Lipsticks. The line features 35 unique high-shine shades. The range included the bold “Dior 8” shade that provides a red color formula to intensify users’ natural lip tone.
The new Dior Addict lipsticks include coverings inspired by Dior runway shows and are designed to be refillable. The highlight case of the new line is a sleek black vinyl design, with the classic Dior logo embossed on the surface. Additional cases incorporated shiny silver, raw denim, and pink Cannage designs.
Dior released a campaign for the new line that spotlighted their brand ambassadors. Including, Jisoo of BLACKPINK, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sharon Alexie. You can expect to see the new Dior Addict range to launch on April 1 at Dior Beauty boutiques and online.