Brigade SS25 Bridges NYC and Japan

The brand, established by Aaron and Sarah Maldonado, proudly showcases its heritage from Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic in many of its clothing items, a connection that’s strongly emphasized in the brand’s newest collection. For instance, the Young Lords polo shirt incorporates images derived from past marches led by the Puerto Rican Young Lords, while the Lares button-up shirt displays the initial flag of Puerto Rico in the center. Additionally, the phrase “There is a war going on outside” can be found on another camouflage graphic tee.

That Was All Adam

After the awards show, Conan O’Brien shared with Entertainment Tonight that he had originally approached Adam Sandler, a fellow Saturday Night Live alum, for a different role in the Academy Awards. During the broadcast on Sunday, Sandler appeared wearing his characteristic baggy outfit consisting of a hoodie and gym shorts, pretending to storm out of the Dolby Theatre when Conan called him out on it.