7-Eleven Drops Second Always Open x Ja'Marr Chase Merch Collection

7-Eleven, Inc. and pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are teaming up once again to drop a new line of Always Open x Ja'Marr Chase merch, available now exclusively on 7Collection.com for a limited time. Fans can shop the latest collection and rep the "Always Open" mindset shared by the world's largest convenience retailer and the football superstar.

Chase is giving fans the first look at the new collection with his one-of-a-kind pre-game outfit, created by Dallas-based designer, Hance Taplin. The custom pieces feature details that tell a personal story, like a unique neon-inspired reflective jacket featuring a 7-Eleven receipt neck label with his career statistics and pockets with coordinates representing the 50-yard line of his high school's football field. He is also sporting bespoke gloves adorned with 2,860 hand-placed Swarovski® crystals in 7-Eleven's signature colors. While the jacket and gloves were designed exclusively for Chase, fans can get their hands on the rest of the items he is wearing – and more – on 7Collection.com.

Fans can expect to look and feel like a champ in the latest Always Open collection, featuring streetwear-inspired tees, crewnecks, snapbacks, and fitted caps. Plus, the collection features gameday accessories like koozies, stickers, and pins. "Creating this collection with 7-Eleven has been really special because it brings together my passion for both football and fashion. It was awesome to see how quickly the line came together last year, and this year we're making it even bigger and better," said Ja'Marr Chase. "The collaboration is a natural fit because 7-Eleven promises the same commitment to their customers that I promise my teammates and fans: we're both always open."

To give fans a taste of what it means to be Always Open, 7-Eleven has released a special edition 7-Select™ Replenish Orange Mango flavor of the private label sports drink, featuring Chase on the label. The limited-edition drink is now available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway® and Stripes® stores nationwide.

"Ja'Marr Chase's work ethic and commitment to staying Always Open perfectly aligns with 7-Eleven's mission to provide the ultimate convenience for our customers," said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven. "Together, we've created something truly authentic that resonates with both our customers and his fans, and we can't wait to see all the Always Open merch in the stands this football season."

About 7-Eleven, Inc.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products at outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty programs with more than 80 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 95% of the convenience retailer's footprint, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services.

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Popilush Launches the Redtag Collection with Body-Warming Technology

Popilush, a pioneer in shapewear apparel, is thrilled to unveil the Redtag Collection, an innovation that seamlessly blends warmth, sustainability, and modern design. This collection features a unique line of body-shaping garments designed with recycled coffee ground fibers. By combining advanced technology with eco-friendly materials, the RedTag collection offers comfort and style while delivering enhanced protection against the cold.

 

The secret of the Redtag Collection lies in its WARM-TECH technology, an eco-conscious innovation that uses coffee charcoal-infused fibers to absorb far-infrared rays, generating a warming effect that interacts with the body's cells. This creates a lightweight fabric with exceptional thermal performance, natural antimicrobial properties to reduce odor and maintain lasting freshness, and a soft, skin-friendly texture. With up to 48% elastic yarn, the fabric also offers excellent tensile strength, making it perfect for body-shaping garments. The Redtag Collection not only ensures warmth and comfort but also provides a tailored fit that accentuates the body's natural shape, delivering all-day coziness without compromising on style.

Designed for cold winter days, the RedTag Collection's fabric features innovative temperature-locking technology that effectively traps heat, creating a stylish barrier against the winter chill. Despite its added warmth, the fabric remains breathable and flexible, allowing for unrestricted movement, while its anti-static properties ensure a smoother, more comfortable wearing experience.

Debuting with a versatile range of garments, including a Mock Neck Midi Dress, a Sweetheart Mini Dress, and a Tummy Control Bodysuit, the Redtag Collection is available in a sophisticated palette of black, dark red, beige, and dark brown or caramel color. On a snowy winter's day, the dark red bodysuit can be paired with jeans, boots, and a jacket, creating a striking contrast against the winter landscape. Alternatively, the dark brown or caramel color bodysuit can be matched with wide-legged trousers and a blazer, providing inner warmth and support for the working woman during the colder months.

The Redtag collection is now available at Popilush.com.

About Popilush

Popilush is a pioneer of apparel with built-in shapewear that empowers women of all shapes and sizes to look as good as they feel, every day. They design shapewear apparel that includes garments innovated with built-in lifting, smoothing, and shaping, for everyday support. Their mission is to uplift all women so they can feel their best, and have the freedom and confidence to be themselves. Their high-quality apparel is available in a diverse range of sizes at an affordable price. With Popilush, you can confidently express your unique style while enjoying the benefits of premium apparel.

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Steve Aoki Returns To Nyfw To Present Dim Mak X One Piece In Partnership With Toei Animation

Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation's year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak.

The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection pays homage to the exhilarating world created by Eiichiro Oda, featuring designs inspired by the series' Egghead arc. The collection brings to life the vibrant personalities of beloved characters like Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew. The immersive runway experience combined images and elements from the series, transporting guests into the world of One Piece in a way never before seen in fashion. This historic collaboration signifies the future of anime's influence on global fashion, merging storytelling with high design.

For the Spring/Summer 2025 season, DIM MAK x ONE PIECE introduced an array of dynamic silhouettes, pushing the boundaries of traditional anime-inspired fashion. The collection featured innovative new materials and bold design elements that reflected the adventurous essence of One Piece. Key pieces from the collection included a bomber jacket style which reappeared throughout several character-inspired looks including Zoro, Lilith, and GEAR5, a graphic printed athletic mesh jersey which were seen in the looks inspired by Bonney, Trafalgar Law, Franky, and York, and a standout tapestry-inspired embroidered jacket serving as the closing finale look for GEAR5. The brand's commitment to innovation was evident throughout the collection, seamlessly integrating the adventurous spirit of One Piece into each design. The collection's color palette drew inspiration from the bright and bold colors we see on the island of Vegapunk, incorporating vibrant hues and bold contrasts that mirrored the dynamic world of One Piece.

DIM MAK x ONE PIECE also expanded on product offerings with new accessories, including embroidered six panel caps, satin trucker hats, and faux fur-lined quilted satin trapper hats. Each piece reflected the collection's theme, blending functionality with bold design. The collection also introduced a molded silicone boot style directly inspired by the amine arc, a testament to the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion and anime-inspired design in collaboration with Toei Animation, the runway presentation featured a fully immersive experience that brought the world of One Piece to life. The show incorporated unique and outlandish fashion themes, creating a dynamic environment that blurred the line between fashion and storytelling.

"This collaboration between Dim Mak and One Piece is a dream come true. It's a mashup of everything I love – fashion, music, and anime – all in one. As a huge fan of One Piece and Luffy, I'm super inspired by his drive, his fearless spirit, and how he turns obstacles into opportunities. This partnership is all about celebrating that energy with bold, dynamic fashion that captures the vibe of One Piece while repping the street style that Dim Mak is all about." - Steve Aoki

The runway show's casting featured a diverse lineup of models, including notables like Noah Lyles, the American track & field athlete and Olympian, and Junelle Bromfield, the Jamaican track & field athlete, who brought the collection to life on the runway.

About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation's top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation's Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories.

About One Piece
Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the iconic episodic series "One Piece" debuted on Japanese TV in 1999 and features pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on their epic quest to find "One Piece," the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Now 25 years since the series' broadcast premiere, "One Piece" has taken its place as part of mainstream pop culture, attracting fans of all ages. Today, the franchise encompasses 15 feature films, numerous video games, a trading card game and a constantly expanding catalog of licensed apparel, footwear, accessories, toys & games, sporting goods, gifts & novelties, household goods, food & beverage and location-based entertainment.

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Cooper Flagg And Sadie Engelhardt Named Gatorade Best Players Of The Year

Gatorade named Sadie Engelhardt and Cooper Flagg as the 2023-24 Gatorade Best Female and Best Male Players of the Year, distinguishing the duo as the best high school athletes in the nation. Former Gatorade Best Female Players of the Year Candace Parker and Paige Bueckers presented the honors live on stage at the 2024 ESPYs. With their selection, Flagg and Engelhardt join an elite alumni group forged over 20 years that includes Jayson Tatum, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Gatorade Best Player of the Year announcement is the culmination of an unparalleled Gatorade Player of the Year Awards experience that brought the 12 Gatorade National Players of the Year, the best of the best in high school sports, to Los Angeles for a week-long celebration. From photoshoots and first access to the latest Gatorade iD Drop to an exclusive celebration with a performance by Lil Yachty and their favorite pro athletes and opportunities to give back to the next generation, the immersive week is designed to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments in a way only Gatorade can.

"Our Gatorade Player of the Year class embodies the future of sport, so we're energized to celebrate their accomplishments and bright futures during this one-of-a-kind experience," said Gatorade president and general manager Mike Del Pozzo. "For decades Gatorade Players of the Year have gone on to have incredible success both on the field of play and in their communities, and we can't wait to see what these athletes do next."

Through Gatorade's Equity in Sports initiative, each year, Gatorade brings some of its Players of the Year to local sports organizations across Los Angeles to advance access to sport for young athletes in the city. As part of this year's experience, a few of Gatorade's Players of the Year stopped by Hollywood High School to surprise LA Rec&Parks and Girls Athletic Leadership School. 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year and USC guard Juju Watkins was also in attendance to present each organization with a $25,000 donation that will cover the cost of their sports programming, equipment, and fees for the next year.

Additionally, as part of Gatorade's commitment to breaking down barriers in sport, every Gatorade Player of the Year also receives a grant to donate to a social impact partner. From there, each athlete may also submit a short video explaining why the organization they chose is deserving of a Spotlight Grant, which awards an additional $10,000 to give to the organization. This year's twelve Spotlight Grant recipients joined Gatorade in Los Angeles for the Player of the Year Awards celebration. To date, Gatorade Player of the Year winners' grants have totaled more than $4.9 million across more than 1,600 organizations.

The 12 National Players of the Year also received exclusive first-access to Gatorade's limited-edition Drop co-created with UNINTERRUPTED, with Engelhardt and Flagg as the first to model the collection. The Drop, made up of two capsules including a vintage-inspired Gatorade branded track jacket and towel and a t-shirt, limited-edition snapback and Gx bottle, will be available for sale on the brand's free membership platform, Gatorade iD, beginning on Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. ET, with limited quantities available.

2023-24 GATORADE BEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Sadie Engelhardt: California's three-time Gatorade Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, Engelhardt finished as the national leader in four events this past season and sparked the Cougars to a second-place team finish at the state meet. She crossed the line in 4:28.46 seconds to break the national high school record in the mile at the HOKA Festival of Miles, and clocked a 4:08.86 in the 1500-meter run while competing against pros at the Portland Track Festival—that time ranks No. 5 in U.S. girls prep history and qualified her for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Below are additional facts about Engelhardt: 

• Also the Gatorade State Girls Cross Country Player of the Year from 2022-24, she broke the California record in the 1600 with a 4:32.06 at the state meet, the fastest time ever in the event in a meet with high school-only competitors.
• Earlier in the season at the Azusa Pacific Meet of Champions, she broke the tape in the 800 in 2:03.46, which is the nation's No. 1 time by a prep girl in 2024.
• Volunteered locally on behalf of Runners For Public Lands, helping to clean trails and other places to run around Ventura County.
• Engelhardt has maintained a weighted 4.59 GPA in the classroom.
• Made a verbal commitment to compete on scholarship at NC State beginning in the fall of 2025.

Cooper Flagg: The nation's No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, Flagg led the Montverde Eagles to a 34-0 record and the Chipotle Nationals title. Also the 2021-22 Gatorade Maine Player of the Year, Flagg is a McDonald's All-American Game selection, the 2024 Naismith Award National High School Player of the Year and a member of both Nike Hoop Summit Team USA and the Jordan Brand Classic squad. Below are additional facts about Flagg:

• The 2021-22 Gatorade Maine Player of the Year averaged 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.6 steals this past season.
• In addition, he shot 55.1 percent from the field during the season.
• Participated in fundraisers for both the Ronald McDonald House and Donovan Kurt Memorial Cancer Fund, as well as volunteered at youth basketball camps and clinics in both Maine and Florida.
• Flagg has maintained a weighted 4.10 GPA in the classroom.
• Signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at Duke University this fall.

About The Gatorade Portfolio 
The Gatorade Portfolio, a division of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), is a connected performance and wellness ecosystem built to fuel all athletes and exercisers. Bringing together Gatorade, Fast Twitch, Propel, Evolve and Muscle Milk, the Gatorade Portfolio is the most complete offering in the category today, with a broad range of personalized solutions at every stage of the athlete journey. This integrated system of brands is built on Gatorade's 59-year history of studying athletes and is fueling the future of athletic performance and wellness by delivering solutions across hydration, protein, energy and all-day nutrition to fuel consumers, no matter how or why they sweat.

About PepsiCo    
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

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Gen.G Launches Official 2024 Summer Jersey with LIBILLY

Global esports organization Gen.G announces their newest apparel collaboration with LIBILLY, a Seoul streetwear culture-based brand led by rapper Changmo. The "2024 Gen.G x LIBILLY Collection" represents icons of youth and passion in cross-cultural scenes; the two brands are teaming up to promote K-culture worldwide, beyond Korea's domestic stage.

"Every year, we are proud that we get to be a part of some of the biggest esports moments in the world," said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports "This year, we are excited to partner with Changmo and the team at LIBILLY to introduce a new kit during such a historic season."

The new collection with LIBILLY consists of six pieces, including the official jersey and jacket as well as short-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts and ball caps featuring both organizations' logos. The official jersey, accented in Gen.G's signature gold color, is designed to be breathable and comfortable for both players and fans to wear. Gen.G's iconic slogan "Change the Game" is printed on it to encourage fans to collect. LIBILLY is the latest in a series of successful lifestyle collaborations for Gen.G, with brands like The Hundreds, PUMA, and Heron Preston in past years.

The lifestyle apparel features a mashup of Gen.G adorable mascot 'Genrang' wearing clothes with LIBILLY's symbol '031' logo, among other cobranded apparel items. Images of the Gen.G League of Legends team, currently competing in Riyadh for the 2024 Esports World Cup, have captured the hearts and minds of fans since they first leaked.

"I'm excited to wear new uniforms this season through our collaboration with the hip and young brand LIBILLY," said Gen.G Chovy Jeong Ji-hoon. "It was fun to try out and shoot content in a different look than we did before, so I hope the fans enjoy it as much as we enjoyed this process."

"We are thrilled to be collaborating with Gen.G, a representative of the esports scene," said rapper Changmo, head of LIBILLY. "We hope that this collection, which reinterprets the passionate brand image of Gen.G from our perspective and expresses it in a new dimension, will be a meaningful gift to Gen.G fans around the world. We also look forward to the various collaborative activities that Gen.G and LIBILLY will continue to launch."

The collection, which marks the first collaboration between Gen.G and LIBILLY, will be on sale for US based fans on July 16, 2024 on the Gen.G US Shop.

Meanwhile, the Gen.G League of Legends team is the undisputed top team in Korea and continues to make history in the esports scene, having achieved the LCK's first ever four-peat and winning 2024's MSI in Shanghai. The official 2024 Gen.G x LIBILLY jerseys were worn by the players for the first time at the Esports World Cup.

Fans in the Los Angeles area are invited to the Gen.G HQ in Santa Monica, CA, for their Gen.G Night Market Watch Party, sponsored by Turtle Beach, to watch the team back in action as they start the LCK Summer Split against Dplus Kia. The match starts at 11 pm PT with doors opening at 10 pm PT on July 12. Fans can also expect exclusive merch items & discounted TigerNation apparel, complimentary food & beverages, Turtle Beach peripheral giveaways, raffles, and a photobooth. Fans must RSVP here to attend.

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Gap Launches Fall 'Get Loose' Campaign Starring GRAMMY®-Nominated Global Pop Star Troye Sivan

Gap debuts its Fall 2024 campaign, featuring dancers and artists showcasing the brand's fall denim collection as a canvas for creativity. The campaign champions originality through fashion, music, and dance.

The campaign, titled "Get loose," stars GRAMMY®-nominated global pop star Troye Sivan and the dance group CDK Company, with direction and choreography by Sergio Reis. Set to Thundercat's viral hit "Funny Thing," the film, shot by Dan Martensen, reunites Sivan and Reis and features original choreography showcasing dancers in baggy and loose fit denim, inspiring free movement and personal style.

"This fall, we are celebrating Gap's 55-year heritage in denim with a collection of loose styles that allow for self-expression," said Mark Breitbard, President and CEO, Gap. "Our new campaign featuring Troye Sivan perfectly captures the spirit of this moment with an attitude that showcases the movement of our denim and delivers fashion as entertainment."

Gap's fall denim collection offers endless opportunities for self-expression. The cast of performers showcase the versatility of Gap's new denim assortment, styled in head–to-toe looks that celebrate both a fit and "get loose" mindset: