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Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for N1m (Photos)
Luxury fashion brand, Balenciaga has unveiled a new campaign promoting a series of roughed-up sneakers with a whopping price tag.
The images, shot by photographer Leopold Duchemin for the brand, of severely tattered, distressed shoes have gone viral following the launch of the couture brand’s new Paris sneaker.
According to the fashion house, only 100 pairs of “extra destroyed” sneakers will be available to buy for $1,850 (N1,091,500). But the non-limited edition, and less roughed-up versions, are being sold on the Balenciaga website for $495 and $625, depending on the specific style.
In a press release, the Paris-based brand said that the campaign photos show the shoes “extremely worn, marked up, and dirtied.”
It said the still-life portraits “suggest that Paris Sneaker are meant to be worn for a lifetime” — a point that feels especially relevant amid growing conversations around the fast fashion industry and the impact of overconsumption on the planet.
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Johannesburg, South Africa for alleged possession of drugs.
Jo’burg Metro Police Department in a statement on Monday, June 27, said the suspect was arrested with crystal meth and dagga (cannabis)
“Whilst conducting patrols in Florida, #JMPD K9 Unit noticed suspicious activity outside a house on 6 Ave, Florida. Entry was gained into the premises & a Nigerian national was arrested for possession of drugs (crystal meth & dagga). Suspect detained at Florida SAPS” the statement read.
At least 3 people have died while 40 sustained varying degrees of injuries after Russian missiles were fired into a Ukraine shopping mall.
Two Russian missiles were reportedly fired Monday, June 27, into the shopping center, in the central city of Kremenchuk.
A video shared following the attack shows the building — with nearly 1,000 civilians inside — up in flames.
President Zelensky said, “It is impossible to even imagine the number of victims.”
Zelensky confirmed that the mall held no military importance, and was not even near any other military target.
Ukrainian officials call the attack a downright “act of terrorism against civilians”.
Zelensky called it an effort by Russia to stop “people’s attempts to live a normal life, which make the occupiers so angry.”
Watch videos below.
This shopping mall in Kremenchuk was hit by russian X-22 missiles.
As of 20:00, 10 civilians have been found dead, and 40 injured.
NATO-style anti-missile systems would prevent new tragedies. Delayed action and deep concern will only encourage the russian monsters. pic.twitter.com/AvLOcbGveN— Defence of Ukraine (@DefenceU) June 27, 2022
Kremenchug, a city in central Ukraine. A missile attack on a shopping mall, with many ambulances on the scene. Authorities report deaths and injuries, the exact toll not yet known.
There were about 1,000 people in the Amstor shopping center, President Zelensky said. pic.twitter.com/TEp7CSZJnH
— The Insider (@InsiderEng) June 27, 2022
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has said that men should still give their women money even if they (women) are rich. Toke stated this on Monday, June 27, when she reposted Dr Joe Abah's advice to men. 
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