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Hypebeast
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Slawn Teases Modified Rolex Day-Date
Summary Olaolu Slawn is on a roll. 2025 has been a busy year for the Nigerian-British artist who's taken overWembley Stadium, an on-track F1 car, Marni's Fall/Winter 2025runwayand anAir Max 90 drop. Following on momentum of the first half of the year, the artist recently took to Instagram to tease the bespokeRolexhe's got in the works. Initial photos of the watch surfaced last week viaClint419onXwho wrote,'SLAWN ROLEX. COMING SOON,'which was followed by a more in-depth look posted by the artist himself. The video shows the Corteiz founder handling what appears to be a customized Italian Oyster PerpetualDay-Date, featuring one of Slawn's signature clown motif on the dial, with a background that boasts peach tones and magenta accents, all framed in classic gold hardware. Last year, Rolex enlisted Slawn for a special 10-piece run of the Datejust 41mm, seen on the wrists of Stormzy, Lil Yachty and Dave. His latestInstagramcaption hints at an'AUGUST 2025'release, though a recentcommentfrom the brand suggests the Day-Date may be a one-of-one. Whether it's a one-off horological work or something more, head to the artist's page for more updates.
Web Release
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
Red Bull Racing Unveils Slawn-Designed F1 Car
Red Bull's Formula One team, Racing Bulls, has partnered with Nigerian-British artist Olaolu Slawn and fashion brand HUGO to reimagine its car and racewear. The collaboration comes just in time for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The project includes a redesigned VCARB 02 car, new driver suits, and updated team uniforms. Each item features Slawn's graffiti-style artwork, known for its expressive and quirky characters. Graffiti Meets Grand Prix For the race weekend, drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar will compete in two uniquely painted cars. While the classic Red Bull branding remains, Slawn has added black caricatures and bold scribbles across the white bodywork. The redesign brings a fresh, artistic energy to the paddock. This creative update marks the latest chapter in Slawn's growing influence in fashion and design. His previous work with Trapstar showcased a similar aesthetic, which now takes on a new life in motorsport. HUGO Crafts Bold New Apparel To complement the car's look, HUGO has produced a full apparel line for the team. The race suits and staff kits feature a white, red, and blue color scheme. Slawn's signature figures appear on the chest and torso of the garments. Fans won't be left out. A replica team kit is now available on Red Bull's online store, giving supporters a chance to wear the same styles seen on the grid. This collaboration not only elevates Racing Bulls' visual identity, but it also reinforces Formula One's growing ties with streetwear and creative culture.
Hypebeast
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Red Bull's F1 Team, Racing Bulls, Taps Slawn to Reimagine its Car
Summary Following his collaboration withTrapstar, Nigerian-British artistOlaolu Slawnis hitting the race track with Red Bull'sRacing BullsFormula One team andHUGO. Ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend, Slawn has been invited to reimagine the team's VCARB 02 car, driver race suits, and staff kits with his signature graffiti-style artwork. The Silverstone race track will be graced by two customized cars, which will seeLiam LawsonandIsack Hadjarbattle it out for their next podium finish. The classic white car maintains Red Bull's logo over the engine and sponsorship emblems throughout, accompanied by Slawn's caricature artwork in black. Additionally, HUGO has been enlisted to make the team's new race suits and kits to debut at Silverstone. The tops maintains a white, red, and blue color palette, while Slawn's open-eyed figures are drawn on the torso. Paying tribute to his scribbles found across London, the partnership is ready to dominate Silverstone one mile at a time. The replica team kit designed by Slawn is available for purchase through Red Bull'sonline store.
Fashion United
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Mowalola opens first Berlin pop-up for Fashion Week
Mowalola takes its first step in brick and mortar retail in Germany. The brand is opening a pop-up in Berlin for Berlin Fashion Week. The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's brand is opening a temporary space for the first time. It debuts at Berlin Fashion Week, Mowalola announced on Wednesday. At the P100 event location, the brand presents a curated selection of archive pieces. It also offers a first look at the upcoming AW25 mini-capsule collection. Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios The pop-up is part of the fashion and culture programme "Intervention". This is run by the Berlin PR agency Reference Studios. The SS26 shows of the internationally successful brands Lueder, GmbH, David Koma and Ottolinger are also part of the programme. The fashion shows all take place on July 2. Mowalola's temporary space is open until July 4. Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola is known for its unconventional and revealing looks. These represent a mix of Nigerian youth culture and the London underground scene. In doing so, Ogunlesi questions norms and redefines gender roles. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Zur Eda's enduring passion
VETERAN singer Zur Eda Mokhtar, 60, looks hale and hearty, even though she was seriously ill a decade ago. Back in 2015, she suffered from a kidney ailment, which landed her a three-month stay in a government hospital. Fortunately, she recovered and bounced back to health and, today, she continues to entertain fans at events in the Klang Valley. Expressing gratitude to all her fans and loved ones for praying hard for her recovery, Zur Eda is also thankful to veteran singers Datuk DJ Dave, Datuk M Nasir and Datuk Nash, the trustees of Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT), for lending a helping hand during her long hospitalisation. "They were the first people to go all out and help me meet my medical expenses, which were pretty costly," said Zur Eda at a recent 'buka puasa' organised by YKAT in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur. "Thank God, I'm once again able to sing for Malaysians. I was in tremendous pain as a result of the kidney infection, and while warded at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, I often feared for the worst." Zur Eda also struggled to make ends meet during the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022. "I am also grateful that my singing career has never stopped, especially after appearing in the third season of the reality show, 'Gegar Vaganza'." Zur Eda described 'Gegar Vaganza' or GV as a godsend for her. "The reality show allows young ones to know me and other 'otais'. It is a healthy and friendly competition from the word go, and a great avenue to catch up with long-lost friends." When asked if her children or grandchildren would follow in her footsteps, Zur Eda said the answer was a definite "no". "I've got two adult children, who can sing but only as a hobby, and four grandchildren aged one to 7. "They love my music very much, and I sang them to sleep when they were toddlers. "Perhaps they may want to follow in my footsteps one day, but they must graduate with degrees first." Zur Eda, whose real name is Zuraidah Mokhtar, began her singing career in the 1980s and was initially nicknamed "Sade Malaysia" for her slight resemblance to the legendary Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu. "My hair was curly, and my forehead was wide. I also wore big round earrings, which were the latest trend at the time. "Coincidentally, Sade was popular with the song 'Smooth Operator' then, and journalists started calling me Sade Malaysia," she said. Zur Eda, however, insisted that she had no intention of imitating Sade, as their music genres were entirely different — she was a pop singer while Sade shone in jazz. On the most memorable moment in her career, the singer fondly remembered visiting the interior district of Belaga in Kapit, Sarawak. "I was happy to see the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, who met and greeted me warmly in Belaga in 1989. "It was among the happiest moments in my career were performing in Sabah and Sarawak. The people there are very friendly and cheerful." She also said while singing in Belaga, an insect entered her mouth, but fortunately, she spit it out. While singing at the Black Jack Club in 1984, Zur Eda met her husband, Zulkifli Mohd Yusof, who was also a bass guitarist, and they married a year later. They were blessed with two children, Siti Sarah, 35, and Mohd Naquib, 28. Zur Eda has produced three albums, namely 'Pelitaku' in 1987, followed by 'Lama Tak Jumpa' (1990) and 'Kelmarin' (1992), since becoming a singer at the age of 18. For almost a decade, Zur Eda has been making biscuits and cakes for Hari Raya during Ramadan and selling them at her Ramadan stall in The Curve, Petaling Jaya. "Many of my fellow artistes sell their cakes or biscuits there, there's Liza Abdullah, Ismaliza Ismail, Elliza Razak and Amai Kamaruddin. "I've been making cakes and biscuits for four decades. It is a good investment because an artiste will always fall on hard times and needs to support himself or herself with a second job." Zur Eda plans to record songs with new singers as there are many talents among the newcomers. "We all must learn to adapt with the times, to roll with the times," she said. "And as always, the songs I record help raise funds for the needy — helping them, especially the artistes, always makes me happy," she said.
