Nike's 'Stranger Things' Collab Is Jaw Droppingly Perfect

The Hawkins-themed collection drops June 27. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The Nike x Stranger Things Collab Is a Perfectly Nostalgic Ode to the '80s   The third season of Stranger Things is nearly here. The show returns to Netflix on July 4, and people are already gearing up for its arrival. It's not just people though; brands are also getting in on the action. And while themed ice cream with Baskin Robins isn't exactly mind-blowing, the smash-hit series' collaboration with Nike is so awesomely nostalgic—and stylish—that fans of the show and the swoosh should be very excited. Read More           The Super-Affordable Birkenstocks You Should Take on Every Summer Adventure   Birkenstocks are well and truly back. If you haven't heard by now, consider this your official notice. And if you're thinking back, with some degree of horror, to your days of pukka shell necklaces and that whole vibe, think again. Like you, Birks are all grown up. And the EVA offerings—in tonal colorways that are light as air and fresh as hell—might be the easiest way in for folks who haven't busted out a pair of sandals in a while. First off, they're a steal at just $40, especially when you consider that signature contoured footbed is still there. Also, they just plain look cool. Read More           What to Look Out For When Buying a Luxury Watch   Created by Esquire for Crown & Caliber   Thinking about purchasing a luxury wristwatch? You're right on time: fine timepieces have never been more exciting, fashionable, and accessible. That's especially true in regards to the booming certified pre-owned market, where platforms like Crown & Caliber are ensuring that buyers at nearly every price point are spoiled for choice. Read More           Jon Stewart Just Gave Congress All the Shame It Deserves Over Healthcare for 9/11 First Responders   Jon Stewart has been making the rounds on cable news, and on Tuesday, he testified before the House Judiciary Committee to demand action. Last week, the Justice Department announced future payouts to first responders for healthcare coverage could be cut by 50 to 70 percent, and so it's in the committee's purview to see that this is fixed. Except, as Stewart pointed out with righteous indignation, a huge chunk of the committee's members didn't even show up for the hearing. Read More           Make a Classic Rock Cinematic Universe, You Cowards   This weekend, Rocketman passed $100 million at the box office, which is pretty impressive considering it's an R-rated musical, and also a solid showing, given the film's $41 million budget. A few months ago, Bohemian Rhapsody passed an astounding $900 million at the box office as it was bafflingly nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture. It's safe to say that people really fucking love classic rock biopics—enough so that this could be the formula for a new wave of Hollywood successes. So, I ask: If kids have their MCU, where the hell is our CRCU, our Classic Rock Cinematic Universe? Read More           The 10 Best Rap Songs of 2019 (So Far)   Rap cannot be confined by genre in 2019. As the likes of Rosalia and J Balvin push the sounds of flamenco and Reggaeton further into the forefront of American mainstream music, Lil Nas X is challenging dominant genre labeling and blurring the lines between hip-hop and country music. This is what makes rap the most exciting style of music today. At times it can be punk rock, it can be political, it can be global. It's been an exciting year already, and these are the best hip-hop songs of 2019 so far. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019