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Deadline 2012 Holiday Lookbook

2012-12-02T16:06:00.002-08:00

Combining the founders’ East and West Coast sensibilities, JUNBUG and NA present Deadline‘s Holiday 2012 lookbook. Shot by photographer Akira Ruiz at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, the lookbook features modeling by Deadline’s own Spoety and Seiko alongside Robert of Odd Future and highlights the brand’s latest graphic tees, hoodies, caps, beanies and more with Deadline branding figuring prominently throughout. The entirety of the Holiday 2012 collection is now available online and at select stockists.

Futura Interview by Street-Rules

2012-12-02T15:55:00.001-08:00

FUTURA 2000 talks about sneakers, graffiti, Paris and a lot about KIDULT from Mourad STREET RULES !!! on Vimeo.

Renowned graffiti artist Futura recently sat down with France’s Street-Rules to give a candid interview. Having been in Paris to celebrate the recent launch of his project with Hennessy the artist goes deep on many elements that directly concern him with the art world, sneakers and one of great interest, Kidult and his effect on pop culture as we know it.

Undefeated Holiday 2012 Collection

2012-12-02T15:49:00.000-08:00

another impressive instalment from West Coast giants Undefeated as they release a truly great holiday 2012 collection. Consisting of a handful of items that define the brands look with a letterman jacket and M-65 leading the way with the outerwear while hoodies and a great BDU shirt provides more great products.

Supreme x Champion Parka and Crewneck

2012-12-02T11:00:00.000-08:00

Supreme dropped an new release this morning. The crewneck sports stars all over and the hooded parka zip jackets come in the 4 colors green, navy, orange and black, featuring striped rib cuffs and waistband. Both styles show the Champion logo stichted on in the front and the parka features the signature Supreme lettering on the back.

Givenchy Men’s Pre-Fall 2013 Lookbook – The Dogs Are Back

2012-12-02T10:53:00.003-08:00

For Pre-Fall 2013, Givenchy brings back their famed dog prints, this time replacing the snarling Rottweilers with some equally intimidating Dobermans. While the canines will be an obvious hit for the brand, other pieces such as leather-paneled puffers and the PERVERT printed shirt are sure to draw attention. Also new this season is a repeating HDG monogram motif – for House de Givenchy. The letters are also the initials of Givenchy’s founder Hubert

SSUR The Cut 2012 Fall/Winter “COMME” Collection

2012-12-01T09:57:00.000-08:00

With the rise of these iconic luxury brands — as Newton’s law would have it — came a new breed of streetwear, a subversive fashion genre bent on parody and conscious bootlegging. At the forefront of this movement perhaps, was Ukrainian-born, Coney Island-raised Russ Karablin, better known as the founder of seminal New York street label SSUR. Known for his use of clothing as a canvas for both cultural discourse and provocation, Karablin and his COMME DES FUCKDOWN offshoot turned that clever appropriation into something of a cultural phenomenon.In an array of beanies, snapbacks, T-shirts, sweaters and socks, the SSUR 2012 Fall/Winter COMME DES FUCKDOWN collection is available now at our online store.

Kohler Moxie Speaker Showerhead

2012-12-01T09:47:00.002-08:00

Everyone knows that the best singing gets done in the shower and now Kohler look to make the experience even more immersive with the Moxie Speaker Showerhead. Its unique design features an embedded puck-shaped, waterproof speaker in the middle of a full-spray showerhead. The speaker packs in Bluetooth connectivity meaning you can wirelessly stream music from your tablet or phone. The speaker unit itself can be removed from the showerhead for charging and snaps effortlessly into place thanks to the embedded magnets. The Kohler Moxie Speaker Showerhead is available now for $200 USD and can be found at select Kohler stockists and online at Amazon.

A Bathing Ape ZOOM COLOR CAMO 2TONE HOODIE DOWN JACKET

2012-12-01T09:38:00.005-08:00

A Bathing Ape has released a new down jacket, just in time for the winter chill upon us. The ZOOM COLOR CAMO 2TONE HOODIE DOWN JACKET takes some hints from a parka-styled jacket, yet has been adjusted for more active wearers during the cold season. The jacket is quilted around the chest to ensure maximum warmth, and includes the iconic A Bathing Ape logo subtly embedded throughout the pattern. Additionally, the jacket comes in four distinctive colorways: Red, Purple, Yellow and Navy camo. The ZOOM COLOR CAMO 2TONE HOODIE DOWN JACKET is available on A Bathing Ape’s website for $776 USD.

Givenchy Leather & Quilted Neoprene Hooded Jacket

2012-12-01T09:33:00.002-08:00

Combining his signature dark aesthetic and streetwear elements into an haute couture package, newly-appointed GQ Designer of the Year, Riccardo Tisci, has released this Leather & Quilted Neoprene Hooded Jacket for Givenchy. The mixed-media piece features quilted neoprene panels, ribbed cuffs and hem, while supple lambskin leather is showcased on the jacket’s body and hood. Elsewhere, a bronze zip-up closure, two interior and exterior pockets and cotton lining round out this tonal exercise in texture. The hooded cover-up is available now at MR PORTER with a retail price of £2,135 GBP (approximately $3420 USD)

Alexander Wang Confirmed As Balenciaga’s New Creative Director

2012-12-01T09:31:00.002-08:00

Renowned as a contemporary designer in his own right, New-York based Alexander Wang was recently the topic of discussions regarding the vacant role as creative director of Balenciaga. Confirmed to succeed the outgoing Nicolas Ghesquière, there has been little word from both parties. As one of the brightest within the current crop of American high-fashion designers, it is certain that Wang brings high energy and potential to the Spanish design house, which has been on the receiving end of considerable acclaim during the 15-year period before Ghesquière made his exit. Stay posted for further details as they develop.

Pierre Hardy “Cubicorama” Sneakers

2012-12-01T09:29:00.000-08:00

Always interested in prodding the limits of fashion, Pierre Hardy releases his latest eye-catching silhouette with these “Cubicorama” sneakers. A master of bold, graphic aesthetics as well as sleek, almost architectural lines, Hardy updated the modern high-top sneaker with a medley of multicolored leathers and intriguing visuals — a blown-up cubic motif features on the lace covers while contrasting interior/exterior optical stripes are showcased on the shoe’s side panels. Elsewhere, an ankle strap, leather build and rubber sole make up the details on this dimension-straddling sneaker, a design that calls to mind pop art and the irony of electro music. Pierre Hardy’s “Cubicorama” sneakers are available now at colette.

SWIZZ BEATZ PREVIEWS NEW SHAQNOSIS COLORWAY

2012-11-30T14:46:00.001-08:00

It only took one colorway to make the Reebok Shaqnosis a classic back in 1995, but it looks like we’ll be treated to more in 2013. Swizz Beatz recently took to Instagram to share an upcoming Black/Silver-Red pair.

ADIDAS CONDUCTOR HI “DEFENSE” LAUNCH PARTY WITH JIM JONES

2012-11-30T14:42:00.001-08:00

adidas Originals has teamed up with ATMOS to kickoff the release of the adidas Conductor Hi “Defense” on Friday, November 30. The shoe, made popular by Patrick Ewing, pays homage to New York basketball with the Knicks’ orange and blue highlighting the black high top constructed of tough material and reflective branding. The launch event, hosted by DJ Prostyle, will be held at the ATMOS location in NYC and will feature a performance by Harlem’s own Jim Jones. Check out the flyer below for more details.Atmos NYC
203 W. 125th St
New York, NY 10027

NEW Westwood - Big Sean talks on 2 Chainz, Hall of Fame & Story behind 'Ass'

2012-11-30T13:08:00.001-08:00

Pharrell Williams Interviews David Salle & KAWS | ARTST TLK Ep. 2 Full | Reserve Channel

2012-11-30T13:01:00.002-08:00

Fabolous – So NY

2012-11-27T17:46:00.002-08:00

Berner ft. Curren$y – Point of View

2012-11-27T17:11:00.001-08:00

‘Designer Drugs’ by Jonathan Paul

2012-11-27T09:10:00.003-08:00

Jonathan Paul, also known as Desire Obtain Cherish, recently debuted his series of resin casted acrylic sculptures depicting the ever evolving culture of “designer drugs.” The sculptures were inspired by mixing both the drug culture and some of today’s high-end “designer” brands like Hermés, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and YSL.Check out more from Jonathan Paul at his website.

Apple Pie

2012-11-27T09:08:00.001-08:00

Ralph Lauren Launches Website Dedicated to Classic RL Vintage Pieces and Editorials

2012-11-27T08:01:00.000-08:00

Showcasing the iconic designer’s much-publicized love of the West, Ralph Lauren has launched a brand new online boutique, RL Vintage. Offering a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from past collections and runway shows, the site presents a bevy of editorial content focusing on the history of each individual piece as well as a look back at classic Ralph Lauren signatures like the timeless Polo Bear. Due to be updated seasonally, the current collection is highlighted by the likes of hand-painted leather jackets, patternedwool coats, cowboy boots and more. Visit RL Vintage here

Nike Air Force 1: 30 Years of Force Popsicle Mold

2012-11-27T07:51:00.002-08:00

During tinkering phases in the development of Nike‘s Lunarlon sole, designers from Nike Innovation Kitchen increased stability in the mold by freezing it. After adjusting their approach to this new form of sneaker technology, the end result indicated that experimentation from the Beaverton camp was a key part of their innovative creations. While availability at a retail level may not be slated, Nike has commemorated one of the brand’s more surprising yet important research landmarks by immortalizing the iconic Air Force 1 sole in Popsicle form.

Lomography 2012 “Gold” Cameras

2012-11-27T07:48:00.002-08:00

Capping off a year of wonderful Lomography releases, these Gold Edition cameras return to the Lomo Shopjust in time for Christmas. On top of the Diana F+, Diana Mini and Fisheye No. 2 from last year, the team has also added their new 110 cameras to the Gold collection–the Fisheye Baby 110 and Diana Baby 110 have gone gold! We approve of the glitz, and Lomo has always been good as gold — it’s time to bling up that Christmas wishlist

atmos x New Balance 996 “FACE OFF 3”

2012-11-27T07:46:00.002-08:00

Japanese retailer atmos has teamed up with New Balance for the third in their “Face Off” series of collaborative shoes, this time reconsidering New Balance’s ever-popular CM996 model. For this rendition of the shoe, atmos took advantage of various materials that change colors when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The result is a variable palate of colors that force the wearer to observe the dual nature of things. Always conceptually strong, the shoe’s form is completed by custom-designed graphics on the tongue and insoles. This collaboration also includes a T-shirt and sweatshirt, all of which are available on atmos’ web store

OriginalFake x Porter 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

2012-11-27T07:43:00.001-08:00

Coming months after its initial preview seen here, OriginalFake has announced the release of its comprehensive capsule collection with accessory maker Porter. Employing a durable cotton-based exterior, each item features an all-over “X” print mimicking KAWS‘s ubiquitous “X” eyes. Supplying a vast price spectrum of accessories from ¥8,500 to ¥34,000 JPY (approximately $105 to $418 USD), art and fashion enthusiasts alike will rejoice in the offering which consists of a notebook cover, wallet cord, helmet bag, backpack and four wallet variations. And if their previous joint efforts are any indication, you’ll want to arrive early on the day of release.

Subcrew x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star

2012-11-27T07:39:00.003-08:00

Converse teams up with Hong Kong-based Subcrew to produce a special brick-red Chuck Taylor All-Star. In addition to the white rubber outsole and the matching red eyelets threaded with round laces, Subcrew’s logo appears near the hi-top’s heel. Easily the most distinguishing feature of these hi-tops is the Common Projects-esque code stamped as “23 1 20 19 3 2012″ on the tongue as well as inside the upper of the shoe. Decrypted, the alphabetical code is interpreted as “We Are The Sub Crew 2012.” The launch of theshoes will be celebrated on November 26, with the shoes themselves hitting retail on November 30 at a cost of $1,100 HKD (approximately $142 USD). They can found at the Harbour City Converse Store, Dahood andUnity Pop-Up in Hong Kong, and at Unity in Macau