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Memoirs of a Scanner

common — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:52:51 +0000

Memoirs of a Scanner (Martinibomb Version) from Damon Stea on Vimeo.

Android Homme Spring 2010 – Sneakers & Luggage

common — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:03:53 +0000

For Spring 2010 Android Homme introduces 5 new sneaker styles, as well as their new luggage collection, which is a new addition of the brand, and includes duffle bags, as well as small pouches.

via high snobiety

Barney’s NY Maison Martin Margiela Paint Sneakers

common — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:54:26 +0000

Martin Margiela paint splattered “Replica” German army sneakers. In the latest iteration, MMM hits a laceless version of the trainer with “some methodically aimless strokes of matte paint” for Barney’s New York.

high snobiety via gq

Check out the Just Wright Trailer.My First Lead Role Ya’ll!

common — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:42:55 +0000

I’m very very excited for ya’ll to check out the new Just Wright trailer. I really dig it and can’t wait for it to come out May 14. (It’s my first lead ya’ll!) Check out my hoopin skills and let me know what you think. I’m writing now and working with No I.D. and I’m also working on a pilot for a tv show that deals with wrongly accused convicts. It’s really a concept that shows the way their life is after jail. Keep me posted on what ya’ll think of the movie.

Pointer 2010 Spring Debaser

common — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:22:22 +0000

New colorways of the Pointer Footwear Debaser model, named in tribute to the 1989 Pixies song “Debaser” from the album Doolittle. The shoe features a low-cut boat style design in a spectrum of colors and textiles like canvas to heavy hitting all-leather chocolate. Comfort comes courtesy of a padded collar and cushioned EVA footbed.

via hypebeast

Handsome Men’s Club

common — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:35:05 +0000

Iron Man 2 Trailer 2

common — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:39:39 +0000

Nike 2010 Spring Aina Chukka Woven QS

common — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:07:48 +0000

The Aina Chukka Woven model, featuring a vulcanized outsole with suede moc style detailing and woven uppers. Although they are scheduled to release early next month, there are pairs available for pre-order here.

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Topman Trench Coat Project

common — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:11:16 +0000

what y’all think, are they giving Burberry some competition?

via hypebeast

Lil’ Dez Nike Zoom Kobe iD Contest

common — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:01:07 +0000

The contest includes the chance to design a pair of Zoom Kobes for Los Angeles Lakers star, Kobe Bryant. In addition, the winner will be flown out to the game at the Staple Center as well as receive a pair of signed shoes. For all the info, head over to Nike Basketball.

via hypebeast

Pepsi World Cup Advert

common — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:41:26 +0000

via the original winger

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

common — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:41:18 +0000

Documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, directed by friend Tamra Davis, which features never-before seen footage of the artist painting and talking about his art two years before his death in 1988 and sets the record straight following Julian Schnabel’s fictional Basquiat.

The film, which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance last month, was released February 21 and will be shown at SXSW next month.

via concrete loop

Bite Silverware

common — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:58:23 +0000

Mark Reigelman designed these “Bite” silverwares to draw attention to the ongoing problem of global hunger. “Each day millions of individuals lay in hunger while millions more are wastefully overeating,” Reigelman says. “This set of ‘bitten’ silverware highlights the daunting reality of both worldly plagues.”

via like cool

Southwestern University

common — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:31:48 +0000

Peace ya’ll… I’ll be at Southwestern University in Texas tomorrow night. Stop by if you’re in town!

Cupcakes for Dudes

common — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:12:42 +0000

Butch Bakery. Cupcakes for guys who like cupcakes.

Tony Williams “Nightmares”

common — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:57:44 +0000

The first single from G.O.O.D. Music artist Tony Williams’s upcoming mixtape The World Famous Tony Williams: Finding Dakota Grey.
Produced by Haskel Jackson for Genesoul Productions
Co-produced by Femi Ojetundi

Listen to “Nightmares” here or right click link to download.

via kanye’s blog

De La Soul x Kid Robot

common — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:49:17 +0000

De La Soul has teamed up with Kid Robot to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album “3 Feet High and Rising”. The limited 3-pack of toys features all the group members (Maseo, Posdnuos and Trugoy) and will be available at Kid Robot stores on March 18th at a cost of $50

via broken cool

Wolfgang Keyboard Bench

common — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:09:24 +0000

The Wolfgang Keyboard Bench by designer Nolan Herbut is made up of 2000 keys imbedded into a layered Baltic birch wood. Each key is pressable and actually makes a clicking sound when pressed. The tactile effect of the bench also makes a playful interaction with the bench because you engage with the piece of furniture in a very up close and intimate manner while pressing in the keys.

via like cool

Digital Graffiti

common — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:18:29 +0000

Digital Graffiti at the Olympic Village from Alex Beim on Vimeo.

Chairman Ting brings his Digital Graffiti art to Olympic Village. The light painting using Tangible Interaction’s unique digital graffiti wall technology.

via like cool

Digital Graffiti Wall + Stencils from Alex Beim on Vimeo.

Sewn From The Soul

common — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:45:52 +0000

“This is the genius of a genesis. We were sewn from the soul and the streets are our seamstress… Pay homage to men of old who did it with style so cold. We proudly present you with Sewn From the Soul.” -Joe-Kenneth Museau

Sewn From The Soul is an online editorial project from Street Etiquette to honor individuals from Miles Davis to Dr.Cornel West. View the full editorial here.

refinery 29 via street etiquette

Above, from left: James Field as political leader Cornell West; James Jean as Sammy Davis Jr.

Above: Joe-Kenneth Museau as Nat “King” Cole.

Above: Jeremiah as The Next Generation.

Orange Fruit Powers an iPhone

common — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:37:46 +0000

via Like Cool

Documentary: When The Night Comes

common — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:06:56 +0000

The United Nations Foundation presents a film by Bobby Bailey: When The Night Comes

Bobby Bailey, co-founder of Invisible Children, takes us on an epic journey into the heart of humanity’s greatest killer. Tracking three years of friendship, adventure and investigation, his friends, writer Michael Hobert and model, Jodie Smith, see the effects of malaria for the very first time. Follow this unusual trio to Northern Uganda on a trip that is as emotional as it is enlightening, and see firsthand the effects of a plague that has ravaged humankind since the beginning of time. Malaria.”

Visit the When The Night Comes site here.
Find out more about malaria and what you can do to help end the disease at the Nothing But Nets website.

Rocksmith x Wu-Tang “Wu Massacre” Tee

common — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:33:51 +0000

Rocksmith teams up with Wu-Tang and the illustrators behind French Magazine Be Street to present the Wu Massacre t-shirt.

via hypebeast

Serena Williams’ Second Hand Sale

common — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:02:24 +0000

Peace Ya’ll. How was everyone’s Valentine’s Day? I’ve been in Dallas for a few days checking out a lot of the All Star events. It’s been real cool. I’m still in the studio working on a lot of new music too. I’m real excited for yall to hear it soon.

If you haven’t already checked out Serena Williams’ charity auction, make sure you visit HERE. A lot of celebrities donated different items you guys can bid on. All proceeds go to benefit The Serena Williams Foundation and Haiti Relief. Show your support.

Nike Human Chain

common — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:30:39 +0000

Human Chain from NikeSportswear on Vimeo.

via kanye’s blog

Trailer: Wu-Tang Saga Documentary

common — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:28:30 +0000

via Miss Info

Y-3 Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign

common — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:41:46 +0000

via high snobiety

Scratch Cassette

common — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:55:01 +0000

via LikeCool

MVPuppets: Handshake

common — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:49:20 +0000

How to Make It in America: The Mixtape

common — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:38:01 +0000

KiD CuDi, DJ Green Lantern & Broke Mogul (DECON) deliver “How to Make it In America: The Mixtape”. Download it here.

via hypebeast

Bad Brains Documentary

common — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:28:55 +0000

This clip offers a sneak peak at the upcoming Bad Brains documentary. A hardcore punk band formed in the late 70s, the Bad Brains are legends of the music world:

“BAD BRAINS has announced that it is in the final stages of production for its acclaimed documentary. No release date has been set yet.

The yet-untitled film was directed by Mandy Stein and Ben Logan and traces the history of the band from their formation in Washington, D.C. in 1979 to the present day. In addition to tons of footage from the band’s vault, the movie includes interviews with all four members (vocalist HR, guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer and drummer Earl Hudson) and their manager Anthony Countey, as well as testimonials from Henry Rollins, ex-Minor Threat and Fugazi vocalist Ian MacKaye, ex-Minor Threat guitarist Lyle Preslar, ex-Cro Mags vocalist Jon Joseph and guitarist Harley Flanagan, Murphys Law guitarist Jimmy Gestapo and Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch, who produced Bad Brains 2007 album Build a Nation.

In addition to giving birth to the hardcore movement with their song “Pay to Cum” and inspiring all of the aforementioned musicians in the process, the Bad Brains had a huge influence on a new breed of late ‘80 and early ’90s metal bands, including Living Colour, Faith No More, 24-7 Spyz and Fishbone. While the Bad Brains flick is currently in post-production, it will be ready for release in a Jamaican minute.”

via hypebeast

A Walk Through Fort Greene

common — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:21:25 +0000

A Walk Through Fort Greene – TRAILER from Diane Paragas on Vimeo.

The upcoming full-length documentary A Walk Through Fort Greene discusses the massive Black arts movement that began back in the mid 1980s all the way through the 1990s. The story is narrated by director Nelson George as he takes a look into the catalyst for the movement as well as its development and unfolding. Some influential entertainers make appearances including Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Rosie Perez, Vernon Reid, Carl Hancock Rux, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Alva Rogers, Kevin Powell, and Bill Stephany among others.

via hypebeast

SOS Saving OurSelves: Help For Haiti

common — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:03:38 +0000

Against Nature

common — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:07:53 +0000

Don’t you just feel like something bad is gonna happen at any moment?? Well, it didn’t! Photographer Michel Denis-Huot captured these amazing pictures of three cheetah brothers playing with an impala while on safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara in October last year.

via LikeCool

Esquivel FW 2010 Boots: Preview

common — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:23:40 +0000

Handmade in California.

via hypebeast

Bud Light Commercial: Clothing Drive

common — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:45:23 +0000

hilarious!

KR3W Footwear Gray Canvas

common — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:29:39 +0000

KR3W’s new 2010 footwear line in grey canvas tackles four distinctive heights: The Franklin, Jackson, Grant and Grant Low. What y’all think of these?

viahighsnobiety

Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments Exhibition

common — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:33:06 +0000

HVW8 Art & Design Gallery, Union LA & Frolab have come together to present a photo exhibition entitled Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments. Photographer and filmmaker Cognito (pictured below) showcases rare exclusive images captured over the two years Mos Def created his LP “The Ecstatic”. The exhibition is comprised of moments created during both performances across the globe and behind-the-scenes. The show is to last for just one week and will culminate in the production of a book featuring its works. To compliment Ecstatic Moments, there will be a limited edition T-shirt created in collaboration and to be exclusively available at Union LA. The exhibition commences today at the HVW8 Art & Design Gallery.

via hypebeast and frolab

Diesel “Time Zone” Timepiece

common — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:20:07 +0000

Man, this is a dope watch for someone who travels like I do. 4 time zones, 3 in uniquely displayed dials and 1 in a more contemporary digital read out.

via nerd with swag

“Pumzi”: Kenyan Sci-Fi Short Film

common — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:18:53 +0000

“Pumzi” is Kenya’s very first science fiction film, written and directed by Wanuri Kahiu:

“Pumzi imagines a dystopian future 35 years after water wars have torn the world apart. East African survivors of the ecological devastation remain locked away in contained communities, but a young woman in possession of a germinating seed struggles against the governing council to bring the plant to Earth’s ruined surface…”

The film is now playing at Sundance five times between Friday and Jan. 30. Director Kahiu’s future plans include expanding Pumzi to feature length film as well as cultivating her local film community.

nerd with swag via wired

Hardrige x colette Boots

common — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:46:24 +0000

via hypebeast

‘Black Panther’ Animated Series Intro

common — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:46:32 +0000

The new series is written and co-produced by Reginald Hudlin, and premiered this month on Australian children’s channel ABC3. Djimon Hounsou voices Black Panther, king of the African nation of Wakanda.

Comics fans will certainly appreciate the John Romita Jr. art used in the intro (or at least, it sure looks like Romita’s art) from the “Who Is the Black Panther?” story arc authored by Hudlin and Romita.

Along with Hounsou as T’Challa, Stan Lee provides the voice of General Wallace, JB Blanc voices The Black Knight and (wait for it…) Batroc, Kerry Washington voices Princess Shuri, Alfre Woodard as Queen Mother and Dondi Reese, and Jill Scott provides the voice of X-Men member Storm.

The series currently has no air date/network set for the U.S.

frolab via mtv splash page

BLACKHIST by DIAFVINE x Tricker’s Brogue Country Boots

common — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:30:11 +0000

these are fresh!

via hypebeast

‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Benefit Special … Tonight!

common — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:01:01 +0000

MTV Shows

iTables

common — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:34:01 +0000

Another day, another iPod inspired piece of furniture…

via LikeCool

Banksy Documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop”

common — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:19:32 +0000

Spike Jonze x Absolut “I’m Here” [Trailer]

common — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:08:41 +0000

Nolan’s Cheddar

common — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:53 +0000

this video is crazy… funny!

via like cool

Starbucks x Wyclef Jean: Help Haiti

common — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:56:00 +0000

To get the word out, Haitian-American musician Wyclef Jean has collaborated with Starbucks to share how you can help Haiti. Starting today at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada, customers will be able to make donations at store registers, with no purchase necessary, to benefit the Red Cross Haitian Relief efforts. The Starbucks Foundation will join your support by donating $1 million U.S. to the American Red Cross.

If you want to donate immediately, you can do so by going online to the Red Cross website.

Click for important details about donating at Starbucks stores.

Baron Davis Runs NYC ft. ME

common — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:56:01 +0000

From Brooklyn Bridge to Times Square, Baron Davis dribbles through NYC in his new Li-Ning gear, making some stops along the way. Features cameos from Jim Jones, Irv Gotti, DJ Clue, and me (2:22).

via high snobiety

Soundtrack For A Revolution: NYC Screening

common — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:44:57 +0000

Last week, LA had a chance to screen the powerful documentary, Soundtrack for a Revolution, and even participate in a post-film panel discussion with executive producer Danny Glover, filmmakers Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman, producer Dylan Nelson, and music producer Corey Smyth.

Now NYC can screen the film too. Starting NEXT WEEK (Friday, January 22nd), there will be multiple screenings at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).

Screenings:
Fri, Jan 22—Sun, Jan 24 at 2pm
Mon, Jan 25—Thu, Jan 28 at 4:30pm

A new documentary directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman
(2009) 82min
The Academy AwardÆ short-listed and Producers Guild and Writers Guild Award-nominated documentary SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION opens in Brooklyn at the BAM Rose Cinemas on Friday, January 22nd
BAM ROSE CINEMAS is Brooklyn’s only movie house dedicated to first-run independent and foreign film and repertory programming.
Address: 30 Lafayette Ave (x St Felix St x Ashland Pl), Brooklyn, NY 11217, tel 718.636.4100
Visit the BAM site HERE

via frolab

Mismo Wrinkle Collection

common — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:29:20 +0000

Danish luggage-makers Mismo will debut an all new collection next week at (capsule) Paris (January 22nd – 24th) titled the “Wrinkle” Collection. The limited edition run of bags features a special Mismo-exclusive full-grain leather which features a soft yet rugged feel to the leather. The collection includes three pieces, a totebag, a laptop case and a duffle bag.

via hypebeast

Wyclef Jean’s Personal Statement on the Accusations Against Yele

common — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:04:04 +0000

via QuestLove’s Twitter

Wyclef Jean x Play Cloths “Haiti Relief Effort” Tee

common — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:28:54 +0000

Starting today, Friday January 15th @ 3pm EST (12pm PST), Play Cloths will release a signature Jack logo t-shirt designed for the Haiti Relief Effort. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to the YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND, which is an organization supported by Wyclef Jean. In order to send the donation as fast as they can, the Haitian Jack t-shirt will only be on sale from Friday January 15th to Friday January 22nd (one week only).

via hypebeast

Earthquake Relief for Haiti

common — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:36:27 +0000

We’ve gotta try and do our part to help our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Do what you can, you have so many options:

Donate directly online through the American Red Cross, CARE, or UNICEF
Use your cell phone: text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or text “Haiti” to 901901 to donate to the Red Cross.
Support something whose sales proceeds go towards the relief efforts.
Check out the White House Blog to find out other ways you can help.

CL!CK: A Lego Short Film

common — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:10:17 +0000

Lego jewelry/accessories, lego cars/buildings/sculptures… I don’t think we ever grow out of a fascination with legos. This stop-motion movie using them is a cool addition to the long list of ways we still play with legos.

Ecole: Paris Apartment Interior

common — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:50:38 +0000

Apartment interior in Paris by Ecole, a French architecture and design studio… Dope!

Facing the Eglise Saint-Gervais on one side and the Hôtel de Ville de Paris on the other, this 95 sqm apartment occupies the whole of the the two top floors of an 18th century building. The project comprised a full restructuration of the existing space and the conception of some design elements. The first floor, formerly consisting of a long corridor and four rooms has been largely cut open. Thus, the entrance, the living room and the kitchen form one single continuity. The guest space (a bedroom and a bathroom) has been built on the same floor. A steel staircase links the living room to the owner’sv private space underneath the roof.

via contemporist

Timberland 2010 Fall Collection

common — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:35:43 +0000

Three marquee styles: the Counterpane Boat Shoe Chukka, the Colrain Reissue 6 Inch and finally the Tackhead Surveyor Cap Toe.

via hypebeast

adidas Originals: Star Wars Collection Video

common — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:17:49 +0000

via hypebeast

Baron Davis runs New York City

common — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:51:21 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Baron Davis Runs New York City with COMMON, Jim Jones, Irv Gotti, and DJ Clue.

Sade “Soldier of Love” Video

common — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:47:30 +0000

Converse Product (RED) Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor

common — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:45:25 +0000

These are fresh!

Converse Product (RED) Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor, first introduced in 2008, are now produced in a rich red leather option, comprised of a motorcycle leather jacket-inspired motif, with quilted lining, heavy-duty zips and snaps and a leather rand with clean embossed detailing. Stay tuned as a couple of other colorways are set to release later in the year.

via hypebeast

adidas Originals by Originals: David Beckham Collection

common — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:09:37 +0000

The adidas Originals by Originals James Bond for David Beckham Collection 2010 Spring/Summer lookbook. You don’t always have to be dressed up, right?

via hypebeast

Maciej Drwiega’s Lego Truck

common — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:53:31 +0000

This is definitely attention to detail.

via Like Cool

Opening Ceremony Spring 2010 Footwear

common — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:54:45 +0000

The Opening Ceremony Spring 2010 Footwear Collection includes the M16 Huarache, M13 Contrast Desert Boot, M1 Desert Boot and the M9 Simple Saddle Shoe.

via high snobiety

Balmain Men’s 2010 Spring/Summer Lookbook

common — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:42:54 +0000

via girl you so well spoken

Soundtrack for a Revolution

common — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:14:02 +0000

via frolab

If you live in LA, on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7pm at The GRAMMY Museum, there will be a screening of “Soundtrack for a Revolution”–the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music -the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 suggested donation; reservations required; Members receive priority seating. To reserve your seats, call 213.765.6830 or e-mail programs@grammymuseum.org. A panel discussion with executive producer Danny Glover, filmmakers Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman, producer Dylan Nelson, and music producer Corey Smyth will follow the screening.

MINI Beachcomber Concept

common — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:44:58 +0000

The Beachcomber: Mini’s take on the SUV. Still a concept, but it’s definitely cool. What do y’all think?

via high snobiety

CANON Commercial: Freeze Tag

common — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:52:02 +0000

CANON Commercial – Freeze Tag from Saman Keshavarz on Vimeo.

This is a dope commercial! Directed by Saman Keshavarz.

via LikeCool

Welder Watches by Italo Fontana

common — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:13:26 +0000

Welder is a new men’s watch line created by U-Boat designer Italo Fontana. The watches come in all shapes and sizes varying from the 40mm K25 watches to the 53mm K29 watches (the styles pictured are large-scale 50mm sizing) and feature a layered three dimensional dial that give depth to each piece.

via hypebeast

Raf Simons S/S 2010 Sneakers

common — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:04:21 +0000

Raf Simons brings back two previous models in the new collections and adds the multi-buckel high top sneaker to the range.

via high snobiety

Mos Def ft Talib Kweli “History”

common — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:47:08 +0000

Movie Trailer: Repo Men

common — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:39:27 +0000

Balenciaga Wallets: Spring/Summer 2010

common — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:07:10 +0000

via hypebeast

Damon Williams: 14 Year Old Stock Investor

common — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:35:02 +0000

When Damon Williams asked his mother, April Williams, if she could buy him a pair of Nikes, she told him no. Instead, she said, he needed to save money and buy stock in Nike, Incorporated. That directive has led the Chicago native to amass a personal wealth of about $50,000 at the young age of $14. Can you imagine if this kind of thinking spread like a Cali wildfire? Instead of turning to the streets for quick money, we’d raise a nation of young black millionaires.

via kanye’s blog

Oak’s a.ok x Eastland: Black Buckle Lace Up Boot

common — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:46:36 +0000

Black premium leather with lace buckle, white sole and contrasting stitching… Fresh.

via high snobiety

Kyle Bean x Hermès

common — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:40:08 +0000

UK designer Kyle Bean fashions some newspaper covered instruments for the Hermès early Spring 2010 window decorations. Couture instruments, lol.

via high snobiety

Ivorilla Fuel & Diesel Can Travel Bags

common — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:32:50 +0000

German company Ivorilla has taken the old 1930’s flat Jeep metal gas cans and turned them into two styles of functional storage cases and luggage trolleys. The distinctive 47cm x 35cm x 16cm large canisters have a volume of 20 liters and can hold anything from undies to CDs.

By adding hard polymer heavy duty trolley wheels and aluminum telescopic handle, they’ve turned an old functional item into a new one with greater possibilities. The GasCase has a petrol-resistant lining to prevent corrosion and is made from robust 0.9mm thick pickled sheet-steel.

They have a “diesel” version and a “fuel” version, The diesel version opens from the side and the fuel version from the top.

via if it’s hip, it’s here

Video Art For The New Year

common — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:21:56 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Man, check out this dope video from PERU ANA ANA PERU, NYC based filmakers/street artists. If you live in NYC you’ve probably seen their name around.

Happy New Year!

common — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:11:43 +0000

Man, Happy New Year to everybody! God Bless your 2010. This year looks forward to new films and new music that I will be apart of. I hope everyone has a great and divine start to their year!

Reflection Eternal – The Re:Union Mixtape

common — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:06:02 +0000

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are back with the RE:Union mixtape, mixed by Statik Selektah. Download here.

via

Sade “Soldier of Love” Promo

common — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:59:35 +0000

Brain Damage & The NFL?

common — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:49:02 +0000

This article from the October issue of GQ is really interesting and definitely worth the read. Check it out:

“Let’s say you run a multibillion-dollar football league. And let’s say the scientific community—starting with one young pathologist in Pittsburgh and growing into a chorus of neuroscientists across the country—comes to you and says concussions are making your players crazy, crazy enough to kill themselves, and here, in these slices of brain tissue, is the proof. Do you join these scientists and try to solve the problem, or do you use your power to discredit them?” … read the rest here…

via gq magazine

Food, Inc.

common — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:25:26 +0000

Man, this is crazy, and it just goes to show that we need to be educated about what we’re eating and make better choices with food.

via girl you so well spoken

Nike SB “Booom” Dunk Hi Quickstrike

common — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:25:34 +0000

The “Booom”, a January 2010 quickstrike release for the comic-book hero in you.

via hypebeast

Martin Margiela Spring 2010

common — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:18:33 +0000

via high snobiety

Aides: Old Man

common — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:04:03 +0000

via LikeCool

AquaNotes: Shower Notepad!

common — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:11:33 +0000

The AquaNotes($TBA) is a waterproof notepad that allows you to write down all ideas while in the shower. “Water simply beads up and rolls off its waterproof paper. AquaNotes is so durable, you can even write underwater. Each pencil is made from 100% natural cedar that is water resistant.”

via girl you so well spoken

I-Vision Fireplace x TV Console

common — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:40:35 +0000

Flat screen, meet fireplace. Dutch fireplace manufacturer Helex has integrated a flat-screen TV with a fireplace and created the “I-Vision”.

The facility consists of one of the spots from the Helex I-Frame series, and a specially developed Full HD TV that disappears completely in the fireplace breast and is covered with a fine glass panel. You can even chose to customize your TV set-up with DVD/Blu-ray, PlayStation or other gaming consoles. The glass panel is also available in black panel.

via Born Rich

Nike SB Dunk Hi – Spring 2010

common — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:17:24 +0000

High Snobiety calls these SB Spring 2010 Dunk Hi’s a throwback to the late 80’s “Do The Right Thing” era. Y’all think Radio Raheem would have rocked these??

Been Meaning to Post This!…

common — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:04:11 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Man, Im really excited for yall to check out Date Night. We had a lot of fun filming it.

MJ – This Is It – Directed By Spike Lee

common — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:59:39 +0000

Michael Jackson – This Is It – Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

Pacman Vs Mario

common — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:42:41 +0000

via LikeCool

Trussardi 1911 Calfskin Velvet Sneakers

common — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:48:28 +0000

These are fresh. Spring 2010 Collection, but available now at colette

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Kanye West for Bape Spring 2010

common — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:41:42 +0000

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Jay-Z ft Mr. Hudson “Young Forever”

common — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:31:32 +0000

Hmmm…

common — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:23:19 +0000

The very interesting adidas Originals by Originals (ObyO) Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2010 collection. What, if anything, would y’all rock from this line?

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Congratulations Kanye!

common — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:29:59 +0000

Yeah I also saw that Kanye’s College Drop out was named one of the album’s of the decade. I think that was right on point. I believe that album is a turning point in hip hop. Definitely a classic album that will always hit home. He deserves all the recognition!

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MVPuppets: Santa Raps + Dunking on Reindeer

common — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:56:28 +0000

MVPuppets: Blitzen Raps

common — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:24:14 +0000