How June Ambrose Helped Jay-Z, Missy Elliott & Busta Become Style Icons | The Complex Sneakers Show

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Published 2024-05-10
June Ambrose is a costume designer and creative director who’s spent 30 years elevating the style of hip hop icons. She was there with Jay Z since the beginning, she was there when Missy Elliott signed her deal with Adidas, and she was there when Busta Rhymes needed exaggerated visuals to match his energy. In this episode, she relives her long resume, reflects on her Puma work, and dishes out some style advice. Also, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about Jack Harlow’s New Balances, upcoming Nike SB Dunks, and the LeBron James’ potential sneaker for his last season in the NBA.

TIMESTAMPS:
1:10 - 1:33: Episode Topics
1:34 - 10:41: Remembering Dallas Penn
10:42 - 15:10: Jack Harlow x New Balance 1906R
15:11 - 22:31: Welty Meeting Andre Agassi
22:32 - 32:25: New Sneaker Leaks
32:26 - 34:09: June Ambrose Joins
34:10 39:45: Sneaker Cam
39:46 - 44:33: June Ambrose x Puma
44:34 - 1:14:45: June on Her Career


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All Comments (21)
  • @Complex
    Who is the best dressed rapper of all time?
  • @ThisxFate
    "Dont be a fan be a friend" might be one of the most beautiful things ive heard on this podcast
  • @deec3333
    This was one of my favorite episodes. June Is a pioneer and to hear these stories makes me want to learn so much more about sneaker/fashion history
  • @austinbrown7177
    1:35 @complex LOVE that topic menu layout. Very similar to the old school SportsCenter layout. Keep it going!!
  • @snkrsandbeats
    Great Show. How amazing is June, so naturally cool, knowledgeable and humble 🙌 Also super happy for the Welty/Agassi moment
  • @nbottino32
    Rest Easy DP <3 ... Loved hearing your stories with him
  • @KingOfSwords720
    That hat looks Crazy af. Like she about to go hunt wascally wabbits 😂
  • Great interview, all her answer were thoughtful and well placed. You can tell she is veteran in the game.
  • This was an amazing show!!! She is really a gem and you all asked some very great questions
  • I didn't like those Y3s when they were released, that "bridge' thing was weird to me, but seeing them being worn by such a stylish person made me rethink about the whole design of those shoes. Much love, thank you
  • My favorite episode of all time! She's a living legend and so full of light. An absolute gem.
  • I've just watched this on my phone and now opened a tab on my computer to remember to watch it again. Heart warming perfection
  • @UrBklynApprovd
    Dope interview. I remember all those pivotal culture connections & proud to see Bronx Girl Ma...turity was behind most of it! June's (been) approved w/o the approval process. B1
  • @airpsy5976
    Welty wearing some iconic Js, you love to see it. My pair still heavy on the rotation.
  • THIS is my fav episode so far. I’m a log time June Ambrose fan… she speaks to my fashionista heart. Amazing interview guys. 💜
  • @Sneakahead555
    Kick game properrrrr ! Not a Friday without this! Loving the side screen timeline! She’s beyond dope! Really love her style Such amazing conversations! Great job, guys !
  • @Dwaynesiphone
    Amazing guest and amazing interview energy thanks guys!
  • @ayekaloji
    this episode was lovely. shoutout to June Ambrose - so many gems!! more women on this podcast would be fire!! 🐐👩‍🎨