Air Jordan 1 High Xuanwu: When Sneakers Get a Mythical Power-Up
Jordan Brand has another Air Jordan 1 "Year of the Snake" release planned, but this high-top iteration takes a unique...
Caryn Ganess is a South African writer and pop culture commentator with a razor-sharp eye for sneaker trends and a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. Originally from the windy shores of Port Elizabeth, Caryn graduated cum laude with an Honours Degree in Psychology — a background that now fuels her captivating explorations of human behavior, fashion, and fandom.
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Jordan Brand has another Air Jordan 1 "Year of the Snake" release planned, but this high-top iteration takes a unique...
Jordan Brand has designed a player-exclusive sneaker for the University of North Carolina basketball team that follows in the footsteps...
Jordan Brand plans to release an Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High sneaker in the Holiday of 2025. While much about the...
Jordan Brand is never shy about honouring the achievements of the face and inspiration behind the brand, Michael Jordan. Whether it's...
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Brown has been the colour of choice this winter, whether for apparel, accessories, and, yes, even footwear. Fortunately, Jordan Brand has...
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As we slowly draw closer to the Chinese New Year celebrations of 2025, the highly anticipated 'Year of the Snake'...