
Nike (NKE) is selling its Cole Haan brand to private equity firm Apax Partners for $570 million, part of its effort to focus on core brands.
Nike is focusing on its namesake brand, Jordan, Converse and Hurley. Read More
Billionaire business man and Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban takes a shot at the skinny jean movement in his new Sketchers ad.

Alicia Keys and Reebok have launched a partnership to release a line of sneakers she designed.
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The Shoezeum is the largest and most comprehensive collection of Nikes in the world and it opened today in downtown Las Vegas. The gallery opens daily at 4pm. Only $10 admission.
GWOP Magazine staff checked out the Shoezeum for its grand opening. Jordan Geller (founder of Shoezeum/ sneaker collector) has the sickest shoe collection in the world with over 2500 Nikes. This museum /art gallery is a sneaker heads heaven.
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Pharrell gives us our first look of the cover of his memoir, which documents his inspirations during his journey around the world. The book drops October 16, but you can pre-order it here.
Shawn Carter better known as Jay Z has come a long way from 5C. And for his new Roc-A-Wear commercial, he journey’s from Marcy projects to the opening of the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, where his NBA team, Brooklyn Nets are scheduled to play.
Louis Vuitton has opened a floating store with the help of Boston based architect Moshe Safdie and New York designer Peter Marino. The store will operate as its own island in Singapore, floating in the Marina Bay Sands complex; looks like an inspiring shopping experience to say the least. Checkout more pics after the jump. Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A 10-year-old boy is a bow tie entrepreneur.
Moziah Bridges is the designer and proprietor of Mo’s Bows.
Although his mom still helps him get dressed now and then, Moziah — or Mo — is a young dandy, a well-dressed man with a sense of flair.
Bridges is exacting when it comes to his designs, choosing colors and patterns from his grandmothers’ fabric collection that dates back 50 years. Read More
Dame Dash (co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records) flies down to Miami to create some Cavi designs with his team and kicks it with Cam and Zeke on the set of Killa Season 2. Dame shows you how to make moves, complete projects and still have a good time. Fly Boss Shit! Pay Attention. Checkout out the 1st episode after the jump.

Lil Wayne Launching Skateboarder Clothing Line
Weezy F. Baby is branching out once again and will be launching a new clothing line designed for skateboarders.
The line, called Trukfit, will debut on January 23 and 24.
The line was inspired by Lil Wayne’s passion for skateboarding and quality street wear.
Trukfit is made from fabrics that feature bold graphics and will sell at a moderate price point.

Jim Jones has teamed up with music executive Dan Tan and designers from Parish Nation to launch Protocol, a new outerwear clothing line.
More Pics after the jump. Checkout official website for more info. Read More