A Conversation with Kylian Mbappé
Six months before winning the World Cup Golden Boot, Kylian Mbappé sat with Complex’s Aidan Galassetti in San Francisco for a rare sitdown interview in June 2022. Any nerves Aidan had before speaking to the best young footballer on the planet quickly subsided as the cameras started rolling: just two kids who love football, chopping it up. Massive thanks to EA Sports—Mbappé appears on the cover of FIFA 23—for bringing this conversation to life. Let’s run it back soon!
An Interview with Thierry Henry
Among the pantheon of footballers that incarnate the elegance and joy from which “the beautiful game” is coined, few surpass the silverware studded legacy of Arsenal’s all-time goalscorer and French national team legend, Thierry Henry.
Zendaya & Timotheé Chalamet Talk 'Donda' vs 'CLB' & ‘Dune’
Fresh from their 'Dune' premiere and scene stealing looks at the Venice Film Festival, Zendaya and Timotheé Chalamet sat with Complex News' Aidan Galassetti to talk about pasta, Certified Lover Boy vs Donda and the long road to their film 'Dune' in theaters and on HBO Max October 22nd. Plus they go head to head in a game of Lyrically Speaking. It gets competitive.
An Interview with Dr. Marten’s Global Creative Director, Darren McKoy
Heritage and innovation are characteristically in tension. As a brand that can trace its conception to 1901, Dr. Martens has competently piloted the thin space between these concepts for 122 years, fluently harmonizing traditional, proven craftsmanship with playful explorations. Between Yohji Yamamoto, BAPE, Rick Owens, and Our Legacy Work Shop, Dr. Martens’ collaborative roster speaks to their willingness to coax the brand outside their conventional design choices. Regardless of the partnership, whether it be the yellow stitching, supple leather, or PVC sole, it never takes too long to ID a Doc.
Nicole Mclaughlin on Crocs, Upcycling Streetwear and Climbing at Home
Nicole Mclaughlin is an design and upcylcilng extraoidorinare known for her unoconventional, tongue in cheek approach to the artistic process. We had the chance to crash her studio to do some climbing on her custom rock wall and dive into what her creative process looks like. No resources are off limits for Nicole as she’s transformed volleyballs into slippers, Haribo gummy bear packets into shorts, and virtually every house hold item into some form of sandal. Currently, Nicole serves as the Arc’teryx Design Ambassador and is focused on hosting workshops around the country to inspire and teach people how upcycling can positively impact your life.
A Conversation With Dr. Fauci & The Vaccine Rollout
An interview over Instagram Live with Dr. Fauci the day COVID-19 vaccines became available to the general public in The United States.
John Cena on The Rock, Joining the BTS Army, and 'Fast 9'
John Cena has been busy. While filming The Suicide Squad spin-off, 'Peacemaker', the 16 Time WWE Champion, New York Times bestselling author and newest cast member to the Fast and Furious franchise took time out to share stories behind his inspirational Tweets, joining the BTS Army, joining the blockbuster Fast and Furious franchise and whether there will ever be a Rock / Cena showdown at the box office.
Introducing AG Club, Champions of the Rising Generation
The boyband paradigm is shifting and AG Club meets it without trying. The music collective, 14 members strong, perfects their craft entirely in house, relying on each other to write, record, produce, design, and shoot whatever they set their sites on.
MSCHF on Lil Nas X's Satan Shoes, Lawsuits & 'At All Costs'
A chaotic blend between art collective, viral marketing company, and satirical cultural commentators, MSCHF defies the unilateral description we’ve come to expect of 21st century brands. With projects like Lil Nas X Satan Sneakers, Spot’s Rampage Robot Dogs, and most recently, At All Costs, the minds at MSCHF hold nothing sacred as they challenge consumer motives, callout corporate duplicity, bask in a lawsuit by Nike and change the way we interact with ‘drop culture’.
Mike Cherman & Vic Lee Explain Chinatown Market's Rename to MA®KET
Mike Cherman's MA®KET, formerly known as Chinatown Market over the past half decade, came under fire earlier this year for appropriating the life and legacy of the various Chinatowns across the country. The bootleg, graphic heavy, tongue in cheek personality we’ve come to associate with Chinatown Market diluted Chinatown’s complex and proud history into a commercial punchline. We sat down with Mike at MARKET’s new LA HQ to discuss his experience changing his brand's name, reaction to the initial outcry, and thoughts on accountability in streetwear. Additionally, we link up with Vic Lee, Welcome to Chinatown's cofounder, who helped guide Mike and his team during the name change process.
Man On The Street: Why Are People So Obsessed With Crocs?
Despite being around for two decades, Crocs have recently entered a new era of close-toed supremacy. With collaborations ranging from Bad Bunny to Balenciaga, the foam clog has become a grailed piece of footwear that can be as difficult to get as your favorite pair of 1s. Despite remaining a focal point of heated debate, Crocs’ influence can be seen across some of our favorite shoes today - Yeezy Foam Runners, Merrell Hydro Mocs, Stussy Birkenstocks, Suicoke ZAVO’s, and Bottega Veneta Rubber Clogs.