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Mami Wata Reinvents Surf Style

Written by Julia Campbell on February 24, 2022. Posted in General, Hot Brands, Lifestyle, Wish Brand.

#CelebrateBlackOwnedBrands

MAMI WATA SS22

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Nick Dutton, Peet Pienaar, and Andy Davis’ Cape Town-based clothing brand Mami Wata.

MAMI WATA SS22 – FLOWER DICE SHIRT

Founded by Selema Masekela, Nick Dutton, creative director, and artist Peet Pienaar, and writer Andy Davis in 2015 – the enviably titled Chief Surf Officer, Mami Wata is the first surf label out of Africa that is proudly African.

Their mission is to be a creative force for good in Africa by using sustainable African materials, supporting local organizations, such as Waves for Change — a surf therapy NGO that helps over 1,000 children, and strengthening what brand founders call Afrosurfonomics, a religion of pristine foam and sky-high waves.

MAMI WATA SS22 – RADIO TEE

MAMI WATA SS22 – DESERT BOWLING SHIRT

MAMI WATA SS22 – SIDIQ TEE

MAMI WATA SS22 – MADE IN AFRICA TEE

“As a kid all the way through working in the surf apparel industry, I never saw any brands showcasing surfing from the perspective of anyone that looked like me,” Selema says. “This is a brand that aims to redefine the surf-culture conversation as a whole, via the largest surfable continent on the planet as its jumping-off point.”

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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3.PARADIS: Disruptive. Poetic. Chic.

Written by Julia Campbell on February 15, 2022. Posted in General, Hot Brands, Lifestyle, Wish Brand.

#CelebrateBlackOwnedBrands

3.PARADIS SS22

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Emeric Tchatchoua’s Montreal-based clothing brand 3.PARADIS.

3.PARADIS founder Emeric Tchatchoua

Established in 2013, the unintentionally successful Montreal-based Streetwear brand embodies both street fashion and pop culture in their finely crafted clothing pieces. Emeric Tchatchoua, 3.PARADIS Creative Director/ Founder, brings a refreshing aesthetic with his philosophical ideals combined with a modern interpretation of collaged silhouettes and exaggerated utility. This debate allows the relationship between the human race and further ideals to be explored from a unique realistic perspective.

3.PARADIS produces finely crafted clothing pieces influenced by popular culture and street fashion; the darling of both street fashion and high-end fashionistas alike. Their aesthetic could be explained by these three words “disruptive, chic and poetic”.

3.PARADIS SS22 – Freedom Crewneck Sweater

“The more we grow, the more the meaning [of 3.Paradis] is deeper than what it was supposed to be at the beginning. ‘3’ is the perfect equilibrium between the mind, the body, and the soul, and ‘Paradis’ [paradise in French] is an ideal that we’re trying to give to the people. Make them enjoy what they buy and enjoy the product—bring them to paradis,” says the brand’s founder.

3.PARADIS SS22 – SERENA TURQUOISE VARSITY JACKET

For 3.PARADIS’ SS22 collection, creative director Emeric Tchatchoua mused on the idea of spiritual renaissance, self-awareness, and soul searching as a means of inner rebirth. Specifically, Tchatchoua aims to bring about this rebirth through the deconstruction of old ideas and by uniting the past, present, and future, which will remain a focal theme for the brand’s forthcoming collections.

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Patta: A Family to The Core

Written by Julia Campbell on February 8, 2022. Posted in General, Hot Brands, Lifestyle, Wish Brand.

#CelebrateBlackOwnedBrands

Patta SS22 – Lucky Charm Shirt Jacket

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Edson Sabajo and Guillaume ‘Gee’ Schmidt’s Amsterdam-based clothing brand Patta.

Patta founders Guillaume ‘Gee’ Schmidt & Edson Sabajo

Established in 2016 by Edson Sabajo and Guillaume ‘ Gee’ Schmidt, the Dutch label encourages inspiring collaborations, cultural crossover, and unconventional forms. Both were instrumental in the Dutch hip-hop and nightlife community in the ’90s and early 2000’s – Edson as a DJ and Gee as an MC and event host. The music-minded pair also had a shared obsession with hunting internationally for sneakers and records. They soon found themselves funneling a steady supply of gear from their travels, back home to their community in Amsterdam, which grew naturally into a business partnership. The brand is named after a slang term for “shoe” – a nod to the founders’ Surinamese heritage.

Their motto ‘Out of love and necessity rather than profit or novelty’ simplifies the brand’s ethos. With their community at the forefront of inspiration, they’ve always been motivated to showcase the talent surrounding them. Today, Patta is one of few internationally revered, black-owned streetwear brands and consists of a clothing line, Patta Soundsystem, Patta Running Team, and, most recently, the Patta Foundation focusing on youth cultural education.

Though Patta derived from humble beginnings, the brand has a hefty amount of projects under their belt from sneaker collaborations with household names like Nike, New Balance, Reebok, and Jordan, to collaborating with brands like Stussy and other Black-Owned Netherland-based fashion brands like Daily Paper and Filling Pieces, creating a local summer school, and partnering with Black Panther artist Emory Douglas, or dropping an EP with Conway The Machine and Alchemist. You might know Patta for clothes, but just making them has never been the mission.

Patta’s SS22 Collection aims to share ideas from Team Patta’s respective personal experiences, environments, and culture. Diving into intimate archives to create from a place of heritage – drawing inspiration directly from lived moments. The diversity within the collection is based on elements from their divergent youths.

Patta SS22 – Cartoon Knitted Jacket

Patta SS22 – Cartoon Canvas Jacket

Patta SS22 – Boiler Suit

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Black History Month at Wish

Written by Julia Campbell on February 2, 2022. Posted in General, Hot Brands, Lifestyle, Wish Brand.

#CelebrateBlackOwnedBrands

Each week this month, we’ll be highlighting one of the Black-Owned Brands that we carry at Wish while expanding on the heritage of their artistic expression.

This week, the spotlight is on Russell Westbrook’s LA-based clothing brand: Honor The Gift.

Created by a kid from the Inner City of Los Angeles. A brand founded on self-belief and dedication to never stop working towards your greatness no matter the hardship.

Established by the Lakers Point Guard in 2017, Honor The Gift is built out of respect for where he came from and where anyone can take themselves.

A body of work with a focus on quality, purpose, and storytelling. These core concepts are applied to the construction of the product all the way to the physical spaces they live in.

Cobalt Puff Hoodie

Honor The GIft – Inner City Love Volume II

The brand’s latest collection, Inner City Love Volume II, represents the heart of his childhood nostalgia. Inspired by the soundtrack that shaped his household growing up from soulful records playing in the background to style spanning from the ’60s to ’70s; this collection is a story about family and love.

Sundown T-Shirt

Inner City Love T-Shirt

Shop their latest collection now available in-store and online at WishATL.com.

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Wish ATL Block Party

Written by Wish ATL on October 28, 2021. Posted in Events.

Young, Fly, & Flashy.

The hottest sneaker drop in the city deserves the hottest block party of the year and our World Series Champs just gave us, even more, to celebrate.

Pull up to the block party to cop a pair of the So So Def x adidas Trae Young 1 “Atlanta”, a special iteration of Trae Young’s signature silhouette that has been reinterpreted by the Atlanta-based record label, (including a special gift with purchase), and prove you can ball like Trae during our mobile-hoop contest for a chance to win some fly prizes.

While you’re there, make sure to visit downstairs at the store to check out the So So Def “History of Hits” room.

Look out for special appearances by the Atlanta Hawks, Jermaine Dupri, & more with sounds provided by DJ Champagne Trap.

*So So Def x adidas Trae Young 1 “Atlanta”*

When: November 5th, 2021 from 3-7 PM

Where: Wish ATL parking lot (by the Outkast Mural) | 447 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Food will be available to purchase via Atlanta’s-own Slutty Vegan food truck.

Parking will be unavailable in the Wish ATL parking lot and parking in the Little 5 Points area will be very limited, so we strongly encourage ridesharing.

As for COVID-19 guidelines, the event will be outside, but we’re still encouraging social distancing and inside the store will remain the same, such as mask-required for entry and maintaining a capacity. We also ask for people to wear masks when purchasing food.

Taking inspiration from the So So Def billboard that was up near the Atlanta airport, the sneaker uses the same colors from the billboard. Black and electric yellow in a chevron pattern make up the mesh upper with bright orange seen on the minimal lace loops. Trae’s “TY” logo is seen on the tongue pull-tab and his signature is seen on the heel and 3 Stripes branding is seen on the Lighstrike midsole in black. BOOST is used in the heel for extra impact protection and bright orange is used again on the outsole which features herringbone and radial patterns.

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Wish ATL x Nike Give Fresh Air

Written by Wish ATL on September 21, 2021. Posted in Events.

GIVE FRESH AIR IS A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE THAT UNIFIES THE SNEAKER COMMUNITY AROUND A SHARED PASSION TO IGNITE CHANGE.

THROUGHOUT MARCH 2021, WE COLLABORATED WITH NIKE TO INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO GIVE “AIR” THROUGH SHOE DONATIONS THAT SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

With the positive outreach from our community, Wish was able to collect new and gently worn shoes that we donated to the Chris 180 Organization for those in need.

We asked our donors to participate in our Women’s History Month initiative by writing a message of empowerment to the future generation of women. Each message was saved and released via balloon at the end of the month as a visual representation of “giving fresh air” and showing support for the women in the community.

The journey women face can be tough, but we honor their resilience, grace, and their fight to push through no matter what barriers they might face. Above all, the uphill battle is what makes women, women!

Film Photos and Video by Nicole Hernandez-Ndiaye

Featuring:
Zipporah Joel
Tahra Chatard
Monica Campana
Khleo Armstrong
Ryder
Piera Moore
Jasmine Williams
Shaneka King
Mya Dudley
Anna Akpele
Julia Campbell

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COMING SOON: AIR JORDAN 1 “ROYAL TOE”

Written by Wish ATL on May 6, 2020. Posted in Release Dates.

The latest release from Jordan Brand brings us another Royal look at the Jordan 1. From the lineage of the OG Black Royal & in the likeness of the recent “Bred Toe” color-blocking, we have the “Royal Toe” arriving this weekend. Buttery soft white leather on the side panel gives the bold Swoosh an added pop, just below the vintage & timeless wings logo on the upper.

Grab this release on WishATL.com this Saturday 5/9 @ 9AM EST

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Maharishi

Written by Wish ATL on March 17, 2020. Posted in Hot Brands.

London based streetwear brand Maharishi, named for the literal Sanskrit translation great seer or Guru. The brand exudes a great vision in clothing. It was founded in 1994 by Hardy Blechman with the great vision to create environmentally sound, fair-trade produced, long-lasting, high-quality, utilitarian clothing.

The collections have always included the strong natural fibre hemp as well as organic cottons and up-cycled military clothing. Maharishi maintains a strong ethos of respect for nature while utilizing the latest technology. Shop the collection here!

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Air Jordan 2 “Rivals”

Written by Wish ATL on March 4, 2020. Posted in Release Dates.

The AJ 2 “Rivals” is inspired by the NBA franchises that challenged “His Airness” the most. This is a ladies-exclusive drop that follows the “What The” pattern, with both left and right shoes and their respective panels sporting an assortment of colors and materials. Each pair honors four of the most formidable NBA franchises from the mid-to-late 80s and early 90s. These teams significantly challenged Mike and his Bulls, undoubtedly fueling his winning mentality for future success.

The left shoe, dedicated to the Western Conference, features the team colors of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers. Those being the first two teams that challenged MJ and his Bulls in the NBA Finals. The right shoe, for the East, honors both the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, two who provided some of the most epic battles in Mike’s career. Lux materials on the silhouette include quilted leather, similar to the Don C, jersey mesh, basketball-textured leather, satin, and patent leather.

This shoe is now available in-store & online here!

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Noon Goons has arrived at Wish

Written by Wish ATL on October 15, 2019. Posted in Hot Brands.

LA Based Noon Goons was created by Kurt Narmore in 2016. The brand is immensely inspired the Narmore’s roots in skate and surf. A “noon goon” is in fact a term for tourists that show up to the beach at noon, after all the real surfers have left for the day to work their day jobs.

Driven by funky prints, cozy outerwear, and graphic T-shirts, this brand is sure to catch eyes. Los Angeles street and surf culture is a well known fashion catalyst, and Narmore does a great job staying authentic to the culture, as he still operates in that community to keep the grassroots feel alive. The addition of industry veteran Sam Jarou (formerly of Comme des Garcons) as creative director has helped take the brand from the streets of LA to Dover Street Market.

Shop this collection in-store & online now!

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Wish x Chinatown Market

Written by Wish ATL on October 3, 2019. Posted in Hot Brands, Product, Wish Brand.

Stemming from longstanding relationships with Chinatown Market and its creator, Wish is excited to announce a collaborative capsule with the brand.

The “Thank You” capsule is a nod to the city, its community and culture.

Chinatown Market x Wish collection features vibrant tie-dyes and puff printed graphic tees, hoodie and tote. Wish is excited to partner with Chinatown on this project and aims to reciprocate this gratitude with future plans and exciting things to come. Thank you, Atlanta.

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Used Future

Written by Wish ATL on September 26, 2019. Posted in Hot Brands, Product.

Used Future is a menswear brand founded in 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. They pride themselves on the ability to create an innovative and unconventional look. Combining vintage models with modern aesthetic, Used Future is proving to be successful in carving out a name for itself in the youth culture. The brand is highlighted by oversized outerwear in bold colors and trendy cuts, puffy jackets with soft touch fleece layers, hoodies, sweatshirts and pants.

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Wish at ComplexCon Chicago

Written by Wish ATL on July 26, 2019. Posted in Events.

#WishTravels To Chicago For ComplexCon Summer ’19

This past weekend the Wish team embarked on a trip to the “Windy City” to experience a midsummer celebration of fashion, art, and music brought to us by ComplexCon. This edition of ComplexCon was special because this is the first time that they branched out of their usual Long Beach location, in hopes of drawing a more universal crowd. Chicago itself has produced many of the industry’s leading hype generators such as Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, Jerry Lorenzo, Don C and even the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan.

Chicago played host to thousands of eager enthusiasts of all ages ready to get their hands on some exclusive items and fully immerse themselves in all things “cool.” There was a huge representation of Takashi Murikami’s work, along with a number of exclusive pop-up shops. Puma and Reebok definitely made their presence felt with two great activations keeping the masses engaged. Chinatown Market had a great showing as well.

Some notable releases during the event included the Nike Atmos Air Max 1 “Animal 3.0” pack, The Eric Emanuel “Iverson’s”, and the surprise drop of the yellow Nike FOG 1’s. There were a number of good panels featuring industry heavyweights Jon Wexler, Steve Stoute, Joe La Puma, PJ Tucker, T.I. and Killer Mike.

Malachi at the Takashi Murikami meet and greet.

The most special part of the weekend was the attention that ComplexCon shed on Chicago and its up-and-coming culture. Bobby Hundreds and creator of “The Chi”, Lena Waithe, showcased their varsity inspired collection, Chicago stalwart Joe Freshgoods also made an impressive showing with 3 of his brands being represented almost front and center to festival goers. There were also a number of awesome visual artists from the Chicago area, dope upstart brands and local Chicago eateries on tap.

If you’re in the Chicago area, definitely swing by the Museum of Contemporary Art and check out the Virgil Abloh “Figures of Speech” exhibition before it ends September 22, 2019.

Overall, ComplexCon Chicago was a great time. We are looking forward to Long Beach.

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Summer Time Accessories at Wish

Written by Wish ATL on July 17, 2019. Posted in General, Lifestyle.

Clothing and accessories for your summer in Atlanta: Including Braves Gear, Wish Yoga, and Chinatown Tennis.

Wish has you covered this baseball season with Braves gear in all forms including jerseys, backpacks, fanny packs and more. Click here to view Braves merchandise at Wish.

The Wish Yoga Collection, The Chinatown Market Tennis Collection (an official collaboration with SMILEY®) and select Spring/Summer 2019 items from Chinatown Market are now available both online and in store.

The Wish Gallery offers monthly Yoga experiences. Visit the Galley’s website for more details.

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THE HUNDREDS x CHINATOWN MARKET COLLECTION

Written by Wish ATL on December 11, 2018. Posted in Hot Brands, Product.

#NOWAVAILABLE @chinatownmarket x @thehundreds COLLECTION | IN-STORE & ONLINE

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Wish x High Museum: ‘The Rise of Sneaker Culture’ VIP Event

Written by Julie Hogg on June 13, 2016. Posted in Events.

Wish played host to athletes and sneakerheads alike on Friday night, as we hosted a special VIP event for the opening of The Rise of Sneaker Culture at the High Museum. Guests were given access to the exhibit to check out over 155 sneakers from the archives of Adidas, Converse, Nike and of course, Jordan. A real sneakerhead’s delight as they can walk thru the collections, read the history, and see the shoes evolve from 1800s until present day. The exhibit runs from now until August 14. Make it a must to check it out!

Check out our album from our event. Stay tuned for a video coming soon.

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WISH x High Museum Presents: The Rise of Sneaker Culture

Written by Julie Hogg on May 25, 2016. Posted in Events, Wish Brand.

In partnership with the High Museum, Wish ATL is excited to announce that “The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibit is coming to Atlanta! The exhibition explores the evolution of the sneaker from its origins in the mid-nineteenth century to its role in the present day as an urban status symbol and marker of masculine identity. There will be 155 different sneakers on display from the archives of adidas, Nike, and Converse, to design houses such as Prada and Louboutin. Come by the store and snap a pic standing on our Sneaker Exhibit mat and share on social media with the hashtag #SneakerHigh2016 for a chance to be included in an interactive slide show. Don’t miss the exhibit when it lands in Atlanta on June 11th, 2016.

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Wish 2015 Holiday Gifts

Written by Julie Hogg on December 15, 2015. Posted in Product.

Whether looking for a gift for a co-worker or that special someone, Wish has got you covered. With items ranging from bracelets to some of the hottest sneakers around, we’ve got something for everyone on your list. Shop all of these and more online and in-store at our Moreland Ave. location.

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Wish ATL x Vault by Vans Launch Party Recap

Written by Julie Hogg on November 17, 2015. Posted in Events, Wish Brand.

This past Friday evening, sneakerheads, creatives, and everyone in-between gathered at Studio No. 7 in Atlanta to help celebrate the launch of Wish’s collaboration pack with Vault by Vans, the Fine Wine & Olives pack. The event, sponsored by both Heinken and Hercules, was a full house and hit amongst those in attendance. Sounds were provided by Two-9’s own DJ Osh Kosh, and helped to create a lively environment. Also a part of the entertainment was the OMG Booth, in which people could take pictures with the whole squad in front of a Wish backdrop. Check the rest of the post to see some of the action from the event.

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Introducing: Wish “Moreland Panthers” Collection

Written by Julie Hogg on November 9, 2015. Posted in Product.

As the weather continues to cool, and leaves change, we find ourselves in the midst of football season. In light of this, we would like to introduce our own mascot, the Moreland Panthers. The collection was inspired by vintage team logos from the 1970’s and features our signature panther mascot. For this first drop, the set comes equipped with a hoodie, long sleeve tee, and t-shirts. Also featured in the collection are a duo of hats displaying the panther head on the front and Wish logo on the back. All of the tops feature our panther mascot holding a football and would be a great way to rep for Wish or to show your appreciation for the sport. Look for entire collection to release in-store and online Tuesday, November 10th.