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Takashi Murakami x Naomi Osaka Co-Design Cherry Blossom Tennis Racket

As Naomi Osaka prepares for the upcoming U.S. Open, the tennis star has joined forces with Takashi Murakami to design a limited-edition Yonex racket and accompanying bag.The special EZONE silhouette, which the four-time Grand Slam champion will use to play at the games in New York, is adorned with Murakami's signature cherry blossom motif atop a white base. The racket is rounded out with Naomi's name printed on the throat in black with kangaroo and bear silhouettes on each side."We’ve never ma...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 12 Aug 2021 HYPEBAE
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SHAVONE. Launches Future of Creatives, Community Platform for Underrepresented Talent

SHAVONE., the multihyphenate creator representing a new generation in tech, announces the launch of community platform and consultancy, Future Of Creatives.An advocate of diversity and inclusion, SHAVONE. debuts her new project with the goal of elevating and offering much-needed space for underrepresented creators. A multidisciplinary group, Future of Creatives serves to amplify the stories of talent -- including people of color and women creators -- who work in tech, entertainment, contemporary...

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Britney Spears' Father Agrees to Step Down as Her Conservator

After months of legal battle and pressure from supporters of the #FreeBritney movement, Jamie Spears has agreed to step down from his daughter Britney Spears's conservatorship.As stated in a court filing obtained by CNN, there are "no actual grounds for suspending or removing Mr. Spears as the Conservator of the Estate" and "it is highly debatable whether a change in conservator at this time would be in Ms. Spears's best interests." The document further explains: "Nevertheless, even as Mr. Spea...

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Mattel Faces Backlash for Excluding Asian Barbie in 2020 Tokyo Olympics Collection

Last year, Mattel unveiled its 2020 Tokyo Olympics collection featuring products from Barbie, Hot Wheels and UNO.The Barbie offerings, in particular, come with five dolls that represent the Games' new sports: baseball/softball, sport climbing, karate, skateboarding and surfing. "This international product line, rolling out this spring, highlights inclusivity and innovation," the company shared in a press release.On July 29, 2021, Barbie promoted its new dolls on Twitter to coincide with the Toky...

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