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November 13, 2026

The Weekly Brief

Tekken Returns to Nike With a King-Inspired Air Max 1

🐆 King’s Look: The .SWOOSH division’s teaser shows a jaguar-print Air Max 1 that takes inspiration from the fighter King’s outfit.

👟 Two Pairs: A second, standard Air Max 1 in Game Blue/Speed Yellow is reportedly on the way, though only the Low Poly pair has been shown.

🎄 Release Window: Both are expected this holiday season at a reported $160, following the 2024 Air Foamposite One collaboration.

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UGG and Aimé Leon Dore Take the Slipper Outside

🥿 Debut Collab: The two brands announce their first collaboration, the UGG ALD Slipper, a full-grain leather moccasin built to move from indoors to outside.

🎤 Stoop Session: Method Man and Redman star in an unscripted campaign filmed on a Harlem stoop, trading stories about family and shared history.

🕒 Two Colorways: The slipper arrives in “Dark Coffee Bean” and “Goldenrod” on November 12 at 12 p.m. EST.

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Rethinking Modern Workspace Lighting: The Design and Science Behind BenQ ScreenBar

💡 Light Falls Behind: As screens became central to how we work, create, and connect, desk lighting has not always kept pace with the needs of a screen-centered workspace.

🔬 Lighting Reimagined: BenQ set out to rethink workspace lighting as an essential part of the digital ecosystem, bringing together human-centered design and optical expertise.

🖥️ Setup Upgrade: On dual-monitor setups, ScreenBar Max takes ambient balance even further by illuminating the wall behind the screens.

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Your Fashion Briefing This Week

👇 In case you missed it

⚙️ NOCTA Teases “Mod Max”: Drake’s Nike line previews a new sneaker built with “Mod Max” technology. Read the tease.

🎾 Ben Shelton Eyes New Balance: The tennis star is reportedly leaving On to sign with the Boston brand. Catch the rumor.

🥾 Supreme and Timberland Reunite: The Bandana Field Boot features a printed waterproof nubuck upper and arrives in three seasonal colorways. Get the details.

🍿 Doom Gets a Popcorn Bucket: The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Dr. Doom bucket has its release info. Peek at the bucket.

🟣 Cactus Plant Flea Market Goes Purple: A closer look at the Nike CPFM Flea 1 “Cave Purple,” first spotted on LeBron James. Check out the pair.

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Hypedrive The 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Custom In-Game Cars Have Come to Life

Hypemaps Leo Gamboa's Must-Eats Guide in the SF/Bay Area

Hypetrak Future Assembles Drake, Travis Scott, and Loe Shimmy for Cinematic "Ya Hit" Video

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🌼 November 12: Tyler, The Creator x Converse Bronco Boot Low

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The Weekly Brief

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