Fits “On The Move” Edit: Aug 17

Jumbo Plastic Bag

Owning a Telfar is a cultural symbol and a status symbol reimagined—and now, plastic is chic, or at least the visual irony of it is. Their new “plastic” bag, made entirely of nylon, went viral on my feed, and I immediately thought: Telfar has a real talent for adding glamor to our mundane activities. They take something useful, familiar—an everyday object— and collectively decide, we can make that… but chic.

The brand continues to redefine what luxury means, not by looking outward for inspiration, but inward—to their community. Balenciaga did something similar with the “Ghana Must Go” bag, and the fashion world applauded. But when Telfar does it, it feels more intentional, more democratic. It ties perfectly into the current ethos of shopping your closet—finding value and style in the everyday. The bag’s appeal is rooted in its everyday necessity.

imaginary players

Getting Lil Kim energy from this Imaginary Playerz single — “Cardi is comfortably skating” as @brooklynrwhite said. My deepest desires is that for this album Cardi continues to take a “You don’t get addressed, you just getting outdressed” flair. Cardi B is a legend in her own right, who has managed to squeeze herself into the rap space. Building her entertainment career across multiple platforms and fully solidifying herself with Invasion of Privacy - no matter which avenue she takes I stay entertained. I believe she has really been shaping the tone of her next era on her own terms. She’s not new to this, she’s true to it - on “Imaginary Players,” she samples Jay-Z, instantly grabbing listeners' from his pool of fans, whether they like what she’s saying on the song (or not), we can’t dispute some of the facts posed. A tweet critiquing the video’s “budget” missed the point—those visuals are pulled from her real life fashion week moments, all verifiable on her Instagram. It speaks to her authenticity: I don’t think she always needs the hyper-staged, choreographed music video to validate her lifestyle, that we’re so used to having a peak into. From gracing the cover of US Vogue with Kulture in 2019 to continuing to open the doors, for other female rappers, to experiment with their brand image with the likeness of high fashion brands. Cardi's impact is undeniable and her success in aligning with fashion indsutry has expanded the space for women in hip-hop. And despite the constant criticism she remains stylish and successful.

One of the rap girls needs to give us a proper high-fashion era—and if Lil’ Kim held the baton first, Cardi’s definitely the one who’s carrying it now. She's front row at couture shows, styled by Kollin Carter who has access to the best, living what others try to replicate. But beyond just the outfits, there’s something deeper happening here. Women in rap, Cardi included, have long influenced what people buy and what trends take off, yet they rarely get the credit they deserve. My most recent recollection was the a handful of Rap girls wearing the pink Balenciaga Alaska boots, last summer. Atleast Demna included Cardi the pre-fall24 show, the season the shoe debuted.

Now, I don’t expect Cardi to be a lyrical miracle. But what she can do (and has the perfect setup for) is pay homage to the legends she says inspired her. Sampling a hip-hop classic is one thing, but it’s about how you carry that legacy forward, which is where I think so many artists miss the mark and lose the new listeners the gained briefly. If she’s going to flex the “uppity” fashion girl energy, it would be powerful to see that channeled into intention—not just status. Show us that rap and fashion are not just aesthetics but shared languages of power, culture, and history. Not every move has to be a diss track or a shade-filled Instagram Story. Sometimes the best clapback is taste and execution. I think she’s already navigating this lane successfully—it suits her, and I’d love to see her fully lean into it.

ICY x Timbs

Icy Timbs

I'm really excited to see another woman stepping into a collaboration with Timberland—especially following the success of Veneda Carter’s three sold-out drops. It's rare that women get to design for other women, and when they do, the response proves the demand is real. Women of colour have long been the unsung architects of streetwear. Many of them shaping its style, language, and attitude, who never get the opportunity to carry the torch, despite having an incredible sense of style.

Not everyone’s personal aesthetic can translate to the mainstream like Yeezy or Martine Rose, Corteiz tried and Clints has a select few pieces, but Renell Medrano’s Ice brand is doing just that. With her focused single-item drops and multiple collaborations, she’s proven she has her finger on the pulse—tapping into trends but always adding her own twist. Pieces like the plaid boxer skirt she dropped this summer show how she reimagines what's already circulating and makes it feel fresh, personal, and highly covetable. She’s clearly found a point of cultural consensus. the girls show up, and they show out. This Ice x Timberland collab feels long overdue, especially considering Timbs are a staple in any New Yorker’s wardrobe. I’m curious to see how everyone’s going to style this icy grey colorway.

Veneda Carter’s pairs always sold out online, and honestly, this might be the first time I buy a pair of Timbs in a decade. I was excited about what I thought was a potential Wales Bonner x Timberland collab teased for FW24, but now I’m thinking those might’ve just been customs for the runway—kind of like how people have gone a studded their Havaianas. Even the Mowalola Timberlands felt right for my wardrobe.

Clint is quietly taking over—again.

Corteiz keeps finding new land to take over. He’s already clear in the UK and EU, and activated several pop-ups in NY. it’s time to start addressing the US audience. With four pop-ups in August alone across the Big 4 (NYC, LA, DC, ATL), Corteiz propaganda is expanding like wildfire—strategic, intentional, and completely on his terms. What's genius here isn’t just the rollout—it's the method. No reliance on Fashion Week, no PR, no fluff. Instead, Clint's sticking to what works: on-the-ground, face-to-face connection with the people that matter - his customers. In an era where brands chase platforms, he is the platform.

And linking up with mainstream & underground US brands? That’s not just collaboration—that’s consolidation. A power move that means more than any luxury fashion house co-sign, especially when a lot potential customers don’t know the brand. He’s not chasing hype. He’s building community. What’s underrated is just how much of a fashion head Clint really is. The way he dresses, the people he aligns with, the knowledge he brings in from major industry players—it’s clear he’s got his ears to the streets and his eye on the bigger picture. Influence isn’t just about putting product on people—it’s about people wanting to be part of what you stand for. And right now, Clint’s formula is working. Authentic, disruptive, community-led. Why fix what’s not broken?