FASHION+MUSIC

J BALVIN LIVE

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of J Balvin’s Official Live Performance of “Ganster,” off his new album, Rayo. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Vevo and J Balvin have a long history of working together. In 2015, he performed “Sola,” “Ginza,” “6AM,” “Sin Compromiso,” “Yo Te Lo Dije” and “Ay Vamos” for Live in the Year at Vevo, and in 2020, he released Official Live Performances of “Azul, “Negro,” “Rojo” and “Amarillo.” 2022 saw the release of his Official Live Performances of “Ganas de Verte,” “Suerte,” “Que Locura” and “Fantasías.”

Official Live Performances are the flagship original content for Vevo, working with the biggest names in music – they are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Specifically tailored creatives meant to fit the vision of each individual artist chosen, these performances connect artists with their global audience of fans adding to their visual library.

J Balvin closely collaborated with Vevo’s team to create a full bespoke set to showcase his talents within the deep cultural and architectural history of Mexico City. Shot in El Centro, the oldest part of the city, “Ganster” sees Balvin clad in all black serenading viewers in a dimly-lit space reminiscent of an underground Bat Cave. Entering through a doorway bathed in bright yellow light, he weaves between red-tinted columns that guard the structure’s walls built from locally sourced volcanic stone.

“We’re thrilled to partner with J Balvin for this very special performance of “Ganster,” in celebration of his new album, Rayo,” says JP Evangelista, SVP, Content, Programming and Marketing, “We’ve had the privilege of amplifying Balvin’s creative vision for nearly a decade, and are so excited to further our collaboration by blending his culture-defining sound with the rich cultural and architectural history of Mexico City. By shooting this video in El Centro, we were able to capture the juxtaposition between the old and the new: the oldest part of the city and the sound of J Balvin’s new music.”

Photo: Vevo

THE BANKER BOYS + CROOKED BANGS

Dance music duo The Banker Boys (Zach Stadnyk and Ryan Trasolini), teamed up with Crooked Bangs, the digital avatar and artist project of singer and platinum songwriter PollyAnna, to release the brand new catchy club banger, “The Thrill,” via Infinity & Records. It is now available across streaming platforms, HERE.

The song, which celebrates living for the thrill of it, received early love in Paris this week when American canoeist and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist,Evy Leibfarth, and New Zealand Olympic swimmer, Lewis Clareburt, shared a pre-released clip of the track in respective TikTok videos spotlighting their Olympic journeys.

“It was fun collaborating with Crooked Bangs on this track and seeing the love from some of the amazing athletes competing at the Olympics,” shared The Banker Boys. “That is exactly what this record is for, celebrating exciting moments in life whether that is something crazy like going to the Olympics or simply going out with friends. It is about seizing all life has to offer.”

Originally from Vancouver, The Banker Boys, have quickly made a name for themselves as two of the hottest up-and-coming deep house DJs. Inspired by the likes of Daft Punk, Tiesto, Kygo, Martin Garrix, Quincy Jones, Solomun, and more, the duo are bringing their own signature sound and glamor to the nightlife scene. Debuting with their first single ‘Eyes’ last year with vocalist Stephen Puth, they have already gained an avid global audience. Performing live DJ sets in some of the most scenic locations across the world, The Banker Boys, have solidified themselves as one of the most exciting artists to watch in 2024.

GUCCI FW24 WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN

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Gucci Fall-Winter 2024 Women’s Campaign by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno. In the campaign, the personalities of Loli, Alaato, and Jiahui bring something of themselves to the looks, enhancing De Sarno’s vision for the women’s wardrobe.

The Fall Winter 2024 collection presents rich wool coats juxtaposed with slip dresses and adorned with delicate embroidery. Soft, earthy tones are highlighted by unexpected bursts of color as each look plays with proportions and clean-cut silhouettes.

Taking center stage is the new Gucci B bag. With a relaxed and oversized silhouette and medium-length shoulder strap with double snap hook hardware, this style evokes the aesthetic of a series of archival predecessors, first seen in an artisan’s notebook from as early as the mid-1950s. Also featured in the campaign is the GG Milano. The new top handle handbag by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno debuted at the Fall Winter 2024 fashion show.

The timeless Gucci Jackie in new color iterations continues to explore the House’s heritage-inspired narrative, while the half-moon bag grounds the Creative Director’s contemporary vision of day-to-night elegance.

Gucci fw24 women's campaign via 360 Magazine.

Bamboo 1947: Then and Now by Gucci

Gucci announces the opening of ‘Bamboo 1947: Then and Now. Celebrating 60 Years of Gucci in Japan’, a landmark exhibition now on display at the Gucci Ginza Gallery in Tokyo.

Running until September 23rd, the exhibition honors Gucci’s 60 years in Japan with a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives on the iconic Bamboo 1947 bag. Created by Guccio Gucci and his Florentine artisans, the bag’s bamboo handles were a revolutionary design choice that set the Bamboo 1947 bag apart.

The exhibition spans two floors of the Gucci Ginza Gallery. The 6th floor features approximately 400 Bamboo 1947 bags, ranging from archival pieces dating back to 1959 to the latest designs by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, as well as special pieces from collaborative projects with Japanese traditional crafts.

The 7th floor is dedicated to a unique collection of 60 vintage Bamboo 1947 bags from the 1980s and 1990s reimagined by a distinguished group of Japanese traditional artisans and contemporary artists: Morihito Katsura and his apprentice Naoko Ai, Ai Tokeshi, Hirotsune Nakazato, Daido Moriyama, Yui Yaegashi, and Nami Yokoyama.

RAKAS Rolf Ekroth + Kalevala

A Collaboration Launched at Copenhagen Fashion Week

Finnish Fashion Designer Rolf Ekroth brings “lavatanssit” – a term loosely translating to open-air dance and deep Finnish spirit to Copenhagen Fashion Week. In collaboration with Rolf Ekroth, Finnish Kalevala Jewelry launched the RAKAS Rolf Ekroth x Kalevala collaboration as a part of Rolf Ekroth runway show on 5th of August. The collaboration includes a versatile piece of jewelry and scarves. The jewelry is made from recycled silver, handcrafted at Kalevala Koru‘s factory in Helsinki, Finland. The RAKAS (Finnish for Loved one) jewelry functions as an earring, scarf jewelry, and versatile accessory limited only by imagination.

At Copenhagen Fashion Week, Finnish design and fashion will captivate the world with creativity that stems from the core of Finnish identity. The new RAKAS jewelry and scarves, created in collaboration with Rolf Ekroth, was launched in Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 5, 2024. Rolf Ekroth is the rising star of Finnish fashion design and one of the designers of the CPHFW New Talent program.

“The goal is to spotlight the more exotic, peculiar, and beautiful aspects of Finland and the Nordic countries. The entire collection’s concept, as well as the show, is based on themes from Finland that interest me. Sustainability is crucial both to me and to Kalevala Koru. In addition to using recycled materials, we jointly promote the idea of versatile jewelry and clothing, emphasizing comfort and gender-neutral fashion,” explains Fashion Designer Rolf Ekroth.

In Rolf Ekroth´s collection, RAKAS jewelry is adapted T-shirts and dresses – a showstopper in the collection is a dress embellished with 180 jewelry.

“The product development team at Kalevala Koru has been closely involved in realizing my visions. The collaboration with the Kalevala team is seamless, and their expertise in crafting jewelry with Finnish craftsmanship is something that few companies still have in Finland on this scale. Besides responsible production and materials, Kalevala Koru’s commitment to doing good is significant internationally and a clear differentiator,” continues Ekroth.

“The RAKAS Rolf Ekroth x Kalevala collaboration, now showcased in Copenhagen, highlights Finnish design and craftsmanship. The new collection continues the successful partnership with Rolf Ekroth that began at Copenhagen Fashion Week last summer. This is a good example of how companies can support emerging designers. For us, the collaboration represents a bold culture of co-creation and international boundary-pushing in fashion and design,” says Kalevala Koru’s Creative Director, Aino Ahlnäs.

“The circular economy is a prerequisite for our operations, and all Kalevala jewelry is handcrafted in Finland at our factory. Sustainability is also a key design principle for Ekroth, whose creativity draws from Finnishness. We share many values. Working with Rolf Ekroth has been extremely inspiring. He is an exceptionally talented designer and a strong storyteller,” Ahlnäs continues.

The RAKAS Rolf Ekroth x Kalevala collaboration includes a versatile piece of jewelry and scarves. The rose motif, characteristic of Rolf Ekroth, symbolizes nostalgia and longing for the past. In the RAKAS collection, the rose motif has been reinterpreted as a 3D piece of jewelry. The jewelry is made from recycled silver, handcrafted at Kalevala Koru’s factory in Helsinki, Finland. The RAKAS piece functions as an earring, scarf jewelry and versatile accessory limited only by imagination. The RAKAS Rolf Ekroth x Kalevala collection will be available for purchase in early 2025.

SUGARHILL DDOT – 2 SIDES OF THE STORY

Presenting a vibrant and vital vision without comparison, breakout New York City teenaged rapper Sugarhill Ddot serves up his debut album, 2 Sides Of The Story, out now via Priority Records. Listen HERE. It comes in hot with a Haitian Picasso directed video to the reimagined track “My Baby” now featuring the upcoming Chicago teen rapper STAR BANDZ. Watch HERE. In the visual for “My Baby” filmed across New York City, Sugarhill Ddot, STAR BANDZ, and friends cruise around exploring what the city has to offer from the food to the views.

“2 Sides Of The Story shows my growth as an artist. I’m from Sugarhill but there’s more to me than just that,” said Sugarhill Ddot, “I spent the last year working on this debut album. I want people to see the two sides of me. I can do street records but also smooth melodic records.”

Among the album’s many highlights, he unveils the very first posthumous feature from the late multiplatinum icon PNB Rock on the Hitmaka-produced single “Lamborghini Dreams.” Hypnotic synths wrap around simmering hi-hats as an upbeat back-and-forth takes hold punctuate by ambitious rhymes. Elsewhere, HUNXHO appears on the intoxicating “Bartender” where Sugarhill Ddot delivers another infectious refrain, “Would’ve thought I was a bartender the way I throw shots.” He joins forces with Skilla Baby for the lyrical frenzy of “Swaggy N Finesse” fueled by fast-paced flows and charismatic bars.

He gets introspective on “Can’t Slip,” going on to reflect about various trials and tribulations throughout his come-up. Uplifted by cinematic stings, he reminds, “I just gotta keep going, can’t slip.” Acoustic guitar underscores his melodic delivery on “Pocket Rocket as he cleverly promises, “I got Bucks coming in like Giannis.” Then, there’s “I Cannot Love You Again.” Stark piano chords give way to a heart-wrenching hook, “I cannot love you again.”

Meanwhile, Luh Tyler lights up “3AM in the Yams” with Sugarhill Ddot, adding yet another dimension to this bold body of work. Not to mention, a cohort of heavy-hitters—Fridayy, Quay Global, and McVertt—blessed him with production on various tracks.

He paved the way for the project’s arrival with “Like This.” The latter includes an iconic Ginuwine sample and has already amassed millions of streams. It garnered looks from HipHopDX, ET, and more, Billboard predicted, “With co-signs from Drake and Lil Durk, the future is bright for the Priority Records signee.”

This year Sugarhill Ddot made his Rolling Loud debut and kicked off the year with his singles “Outside” and “Tweakin” In 2023, Sugarhill Ddot dropped a slew of singles from the high-intensity “Spinnin’ Pt. 2” with BBG Steppaa. It was preceded by “My Baby,” the rambunctious “Shake It,” and the Miami-inspired “3AM In The Yams.” That track quickly made waves, hitting over one million video views within four days. It’s a testament to Ddot meteoric rise to prominence. To kick off his Priority Records debut the young MC dropped the MCVertt (Lil Uzi Vert) produced standout track “Let Ha Go” alongside a striking George Buford (Ice Spice) directed video.

Beginning at age 13, Ddot quickly made waves with his abilities. Through YouTube, his self-released tracks “I Wanna Love You,” “Dream,” and “The Real Purge” have racked up nearly 20 million combined views — and those conventional metrics only capture a small slice of this phenomenon’s first steps to stardom. To date, he has amassed over 105 million streams in his budding career.

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MILLENNIUM PARADE + M4D LUV

Today, Tokyo’s premier creative collective MILLENNIUM PARADE is pleased to share the release of their new single “M4D LUV.” Stream the song HERE.

The electrifying song was produced by MILLENNIUM PARADE leader Daiki Tsuneta and written by Tsuneta and Believve (Tyla’s “Water,” P1Harmony). Hedonistic and immersive in sound, the house-inspired song speaks of finding bliss in the apocalyptic. The accompanying music video, out now, was directed by MILLENNIUM PARADE Art Director Cota Mori and Creative Director Shu Sasaki. The psychedelic clip prominently features the MILLENNIUM PARADE character Oni-Angel, an AI pet that performs Para-Para style choreography throughout, which is a Japanese dance often associated with clubbing and raving. First introduced as an easter egg in the “GOLDENWEEK” music video earlier this spring, Oni-Angel is one of the many characters fans will discover throughout their journey into MILLENNIUM PARADE’s Kong Tong Tokyo – a futuristic vision of Tokyo in New Nippon that captures the beautiful collision of chaotic cultures, creating enrapturing pieces of art on the world’s stage. Watch the “M4D LUV” music video HERE.

On “M4D LUV,” Daiki shares: “Lately, I’ve been immersing myself more into writing emotional music to dance to, and I’m truly delighted to have created ‘M4D LUV’ in that lane. It truly fits perfectly into the new era of MILLENNIUM PARADE while allowing me to continue to evolve as a musician. The results are both progressive and something everybody can dance to. I hope that everyone can move to the song and enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed making it!”

Up next, the forward-looking act will head on the road for their recently announced “Who And How” 2024 world tour, powered by Crunchyroll. Already well-known for their distinct live show in Japan, MILLENNIUM PARADE will bring new experiences across the globe via a unique immersive take on music, art, and storytelling across North America, Europe, and Asia. The tour will kick off on November 2nd in Mexico City, MX at Lunario, with stops across Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto before heading to Europe and Asia, where it will culminate in two shows at the Tokyo Garden Theater on December 19 and 20 in in Tokyo, JP. See below for the full routing and visit https://millenniumparade.com for tickets.

MILLENNIUM PARADE is a vibrant collective from a variety of creative fields including music, film direction, visual effects, design and illustration. They are led by Tokyo-based producer/songwriter Daiki Tsuneta, who also fronts one of Japan’s biggest bands King Gnu. The group’s vision strives to present Tokyo’s new values to the rest of the world. Emerging in 2019 with single “Veil,”their innovative launch party utilized 3D technology and live shows which rapidly sold out. In 2020, their single “Fly With Me”was the main theme song for Japanese animation “Ghost In The Shell” which was remixed by acclaimed DJ & producer Steve Aoki. Daiki’s prowess has helped MILLENNIUM PARADE work with some of the biggest names in J-pop, including heavyweights such as Sheena Ringo and Chara. Furthermore, the group have been presented with unique opportunities such as composing the theme song for director Mamoru Hosada’s acclaimed 2021 film Belle, which emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Already established as one of the premier collectives in Japan, this new phase of MILLENNIUM PARADE aims for something bigger. Daiki Tsuneta says. “We’re ready to bring the sound of Tokyo to international listeners… From the beginning of MILLENNIUM PARADE we’ve been thinking about the perception of international listeners and what they think about Japan.”

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LV MEN’S FW24

Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2024 fashion campaign captured by photographer Colin Dodgson. Shot against the vast grandeur of nature, echoing the raw beauty of American wilderness, this season’s campaign follows the protagonists on an epic journey of discovery and adventure.

Louis Vuitton Men's FW24 campaign via 360 MAGAZINE.

A.P.C.

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A.P.C. – the Parisian fashion brand celebrated throughout the world for its minimal yet elevated designs – today releases Interaction #25: Tame Impala, available online and in stores now.

The release of the collection was accompanied by a short film / anthem entitled “A Peoples Centre for Transformational Insights.”

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SHOP THE COLLECTION

For the latest in A.P.C.’s ongoing series of collaborations – spanning such diverse brands as Lacoste, Sacai and JJJJound, and icons both classic and modern, from Catherine Deneuve and Jane Birken to Katie Holmes and Kid Cudi – Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker explores “psychedelic minimalism” in a tightly-curated collection perfectly in line with Tame Impala’s technicolor sonic world.

“When my daughter introduced me to Tame Impala,” remembers A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou, “it struck me as a synthesis of everything I’ve liked since the 1960s, from Soft Machine to Pink Floyd. I immediately loved their musical singularity and their deceptively casual style.”

A.P.C. x Tame Impala explores Kevin Parker’s bold, maximalist creative vision through the lens of A.P.C.’s considered, minimalist design language. A meticulous attention to detail and a fascination with the analog inspiring the modern provides connective tissue to both worlds; just as Kevin Parker’s music and live shows build an immersive sonic world, the collection offers an aesthetic, wearable accompaniment to the sound of Tame Impala.

Kevin’s personal, playful references for the capsule – the post-hippie communes and intentional-living communities of 70’s Australia, as well as his own meditation practice – inform loose, flowing silhouettes and muted, earthy, pastel tones. Sustainably sourced to Kevin’s specifications in heavyweight jersey, fleece and denim, these pieces can be worn tone-on-tone or mixed and matched, their pastel yellow, pink and charcoal grey hues obtained using environmentally-safe mineral dyes.

Tame Impala’s unique brand of psychedelia is translated into electric, multicolored alpaca sweaters and striped cotton corduroy trousers, accentuated by moody accessories like logo-branded bucket hats, shades and a shoulder bag in pale pink, faded rose and charcoal gray dyed denim. The meditation theme reverberates with the Tame Impala song title “breathe deeper” screen-printed on a white cotton T-shirt.

All pieces in the collection are unisex, available in sizes XXS to XXL.

Finally, a sweatshirt and jogging pants in a cream padded jersey envelop the body in a cloud-like sensation, while a jacket in a dark navy blue jersey with wave-like quilting adds a poetic feel to the indispensable painter jacket.

A.P.C. Parisian fashion campaign via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

GUTS World Tour

Tickets for the second leg of Olivia Rodrigo’s North American arena tour are completely sold-out, but this captivating immersive, one-of-a kind experience will be available for all fans in cities along the tour route, plus additional select markets. The GUTS World Tour Bus Experience will provide attendees a GUTS-inspired world with exclusive perks for American Express Card Members and limited-edition offerings from Sony’s LinkBuds S and Dr. Martens. Admission is free.

The colorful bus is back for leg 2 and will make its first stop in Austin, Texas on July 13th. Additional stops will include tour venues, local points of interest and select Dr. Martens retail locations. Visit www.oliviarodrigo.com/tour or follow @liviesHQ for more information on the bus.

The GUTS World Tour Bus Experience offers an interactive fan experience designed to evoke an iconic 1990s mainstay – a teenage girl’s bedroom. Mixing creatively curated décor and interactive, shareable encounters, the bus interior includes memorabilia, a closet full of authentic SOUR tour outfits worn by Rodrigo, a mirrored acrylic vanity and more. There will be photo moments including opps with a crescent moon (similar to the one seen in the live set), and star-filled toilet. Visitors will have the chance to enter giveaways – including concert tickets for each night’s show – and purchase exclusive merch.

American Express is the presenting partner of the GUTS World Tour Bus Experience. At the experience, Amex® Card Members will be able to purchase an exclusive Olivia t-shirt, while supplies last. All fans will also receive a complimentary Olivia Rodrigo x Amex trading card set, while supplies last. Terms apply. Through Amex Experiences™, Amex continues to enhance the unique value of Amex Membership by delivering epic access and perks to Card Members globally across the arts, theater, sports and music.

Additionally, fans can try out the custom LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo earbuds, which Olivia designed and tuned in partnership with Sony. Fans who purchase the earbuds on-site will receive a limited edition “Olivia’s O’s” cereal box, as seen in the campaign ad, as a gift with their purchase.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their Dr. Martens boots to the experience, where they’ll receive a free pair of Olivia Rodrigo inspired Dr. Martens shoelaces, as well as an exclusive DM’s discount. Fans can also snag an exclusive GUTS inspired boot charm as a gift with purchase at select Dr. Martens US retail locations beginning July 23rd, while supplies last.

Rodrigo is touring the world in support of GUTS, her sophomore album, which topped the album charts in over 13 countries including the U.S., where it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. GUTS appeared on more than 30 Best of 2023 lists, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, Pitchfork and Billboard.

In February Rodrigo returned to the road with a sold-out 93 date arena tour across North America, Europe, the UK, Asia and Australia playing multiple shows at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden, The O2 in London and Paris’ Accor Arena.

Of the GUTS world tour, Rolling Stone observed, “Rodrigo cemented her position in pop culture as a generation-defining artist. As a rockstar. And as an energy-filled idol that is only just beginning her career.” Miami New Times stated “Rodrigo is a natural at commanding an arena stage, and that’s no small feat, considering it’s her first time doing it” while Variety noted, “It’s a rock ‘n’ roll show, by the way — maybe the best rock tour we’ll get all year, even if the season is young.”

A portion of Olivia’s proceeds from the GUTS World Tour ticket sales will go towards Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community-based nonprofits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights, and prevent gender-based violence. [Fund 4 Good is a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.] For the US leg of the GUTS World Tour, Olivia partnered with the National Network of Abortion Funds to ensure those most impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and healthcare barriers can get the reproductive care they deserve. View the tour itinerary HERE.