ICYMI: Womenâ€s Recap (Mar. 5 – Mar. 11)

In case you missed it, hereâ€s what happened this week in womenâ€s fashion, sneakers, sports, pop culture, and more.

Fashion + Streetwear

Kith Women for Aaliyah Capsule

In honor of Aaliyah and her legacy, Kith teamed up with Aaliyahâ€s brother Rashad Haughton and the manager of her estate to release a collaborative collection. They brought on renowned photographer Robert Whitman for the capsule to feature images he shot of her that have never been revealed.

Aaliyah, the princess of R&B, will be honored with a short film that includes female students from her high school, The Detroit School of Arts. The initiative behind this allows the students to showcase their talents and encourages future generations. Additionally, Kith is giving 100% of the capsuleâ€s earnings to Aaliyahâ€s high school and to the non-profit organization I Support The Girls, known for delivering essential goods.

The collection includes hoodies, cropped sweatshirts, and tees. The Kith Women for Aaliyah Capsule is now available on the Kith website.

Converse honors Womenâ€s History Month with their “We are Strong Collection”

Converse teamed up with community change partner Las Fotos Project to headline its collection for and by women, “We Are Stronger Together,” and tapped in Thalia Gochez, a self-taught Salvadoran-Mexican-American photographer and creative director, to shoot and style the campaign.

Las Fotos Project was founded in 2010 to elevate the voices of teenage girls and gender-expansive youth from communities of color to inspire progress & creativity.

This collection takes after the notion of growing independently, all while flourishing together. Inspired by wildflowers, the collection comprises footwear & apparel pieces featuring raw edges, tear-away floral graphics, and striking hints of color.

The Converse “We Are Stronger Together” capsule is now available on Converse.com.

Sneakers

New Balance reveals its newest silhouette, the CT302

New Balance introduced a new silhouette to their roster, the CT302, in a campaign styled and built by an all-female team and presented by tennis star Coco Gauff.

The new CT302 silhouette features traditional looks and carries on the minimalism themes weâ€re used to seeing with the Boston-based brand. The shoes are featured in a white and blue colorway and are embossed with an oversized N logo in a shade of white.

The CT302 will release sometime in March for $90-$100 and will be available on New Balanceâ€s website and select retailers. We can expect to see more colorways of the CT302 release throughout the year. 

Womenâ€s “Court Purple” Nike Dunk High Set to Release 

The Nike Dunk streak continues with a new “Court Purple” womenâ€s colorway releasing soon. This white and purple colorway features a smooth leather upper with a nylon Nike logo detail on the tongue tab.

The Nike Dunk High WMNS “Court Purple” priced at $110 will be available on March 12 on atmos Tokyo. We can expect to see them released in the US in the coming weeks. Download the free SoleSavy app to keep up with sneaker release dates.

Sports + Pop Culture

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained in Russia

Brittany Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, has been detained in Russia on alleged drug charges. Griner was at Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow when the airport staff discovered vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. The Russian Customs Service revealed a video of Brittney Griner going through security screening as airport staff searched through her belongings.

The most alarming part of this is that the incident occurred in February, so we can assume that the WNBA star has been detained since then. Since the story broke, many have taken to the internet with the problematic silence of these details, especially during a time of duress and danger in Russia.

Why isnâ€t this a bigger story, and why is she still there?

Grinerâ€s agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, stated, “We are aware of the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia and are in close contact with her, her legal representation in Russia, her family, her teams, and the WNBA and NBA.”

Foot Locker Announces Partnership with Monica Rose, Bottomless Closet for Womenâ€s History Month

Foot Locker announced that esteemed celebrity stylist and fashion consultant, Monica Rose, will pilot a collection alongside other powerful women to expand the brandâ€s commitment to empowering women through fashion.

Monicaâ€s styling resume includes the Kardashians, Jenners, Jennifer Lopez, Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber, and Chanel Iman – just to name a few.

Among the women involved in this collection is Jessica Wu, co-founder of luxury label Peter Do and founder of Period Space, an open Instagram space committed to talking about womenâ€s health. Next is Scottie Beam, co-host of Black Girl Podcast and Okay, Now Listen Podcast. Other names include Vic Jacobi, a creative consultant for brands and athletes, and the Sneakers For Heroes founder, Jennifer Barthold.

Foot Locker is also teaming up with Bottomless Closet to donate a total sum of $30,000 intended for essential tools and resources that will lay the foundation for womenâ€s success in every stage of their careers.

Monica Rose spoke on the partnership and said, “as a lot of people are returning to the office or workplace, itâ€s more important now than ever for women to challenge industry norms; I loved partnering with Foot Locker and these women to do just that, curating the best type of look for their career and personality. I hope it inspires all women to dress for themselves and not according to others†expectations.”

Beauty

Aesop Releases New Vitamin C-infused Exalted Eye Serum 

Australian skincare brand Aesop launched their only skincare release for the year, the new Vitamin C-infused Exalted Eye Serum.

Made for all skin types, there are many key ingredients, including niacinamide to brighten skin along with the star component, vitamin C. Aesop created the serum to nourish the skin around users†eyes, which also provides the defense with its brown seaweed extract alongside its other properties to hydrate the under-eye area with a lightweight and fast-absorbing application.

Aesopâ€s new Vitamin C-infused Exalted Eye Serum is now available on Aesopâ€s website. 

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