Monday, January 31, 2011

Mosman House by Corben Architects

 This new, three storey, four bedroom, north facing residence, sited on a battle axe block was designed to take maximum advantage of outstanding water views and maintain absolute privacy to the adjacent neighbours. The building replaced a small older style single level house and had to be skilfully designed to adhere to local approving authority’s view sharing policy and ensure minimal view loss to the neighbours behind. The house is concealed behind a timber battened garage door and entry gate to the street but then reveals itself as one enters the site and moves through the landscaped garden from the front gate to the front door. Only glimpses of the panoramic water view that lies beyond are revealed along this journey.

OBEY Spring 2011 Mens Lookbook


American label OBEY presents their new Spring 2011 collection. The brand continues to push the slimmed down, basic look they’ve established over the past several seasons, with styles that will work for many. Navajo and nautical influences are seen, as are the collaborative sneakers with Generic Surplus. And of course, the Shepard Fairey imagery makes appearances throughout. Check your local doors. More images follow after the click.

Manolo Blahnik Military Ankle Cuff Sandals


Clearly Manolo Blahnik has pumped up the volume. While brass or gold tone chains would have been  in our opinion perfection, this is the definition of  hot in a sandal. Available at Neiman Marcus  .

Stussy x CLOT “Firecracker” T-Shirts

Stussy gets together with Hong Kong brand CLOT. Together they celebrate the Chinese New Year and will be releasing the “Firecracker” t-shirt. The tee comes in three colorways and releases February 3rd.

Young Jeezy – Hustle Hard (Freestyle)


Continuing his G-Mix freestyle series, Young Jeezy takes on fellow southern rapper Ace Hood’s “Hustle Hard”. The appropriately titled track features Hood and Swizz Beatz after Jeezy’s verse, but Jeezy dominates the track and makes it his own. Hopefully this is just a warm-up for a big year ahead for Jeezy, in which we can expect the rapper’s fourth album, Thug Motivation 103. Thanks to Matt Morris.

Hublot La Cle Du Temps Watch

 The movement of the timepiece industry has us trying to stay on time with Hublot’s new version of its classic La Clef Du Temps watch called the “La Cle Du Temps.” Taken from the French meaning “the key of life,” the La Cle is as scientific as it is mechanical with intricate movements that allow you to alter time either fast or slow. The watch allows you to tell time on the upper right of the dial, while the rest if the watch acts as power reverse indicator. This style is crafted in a sleek black and neon color format giving it a futuristic feel. Look for this watch to be released in March as part of Hublot’s “Confrerie” exclusive watch collection.

Billionaire Boys Club 2011 Spring/Summer New Releases

 New releases make their way to stores this weekend as Billionaire Boys Club welcome in Spring/Summer 2011. Three pieces are highlighted including a pullover fleece sweater, pullover logo hoodie and graphic T-shirt. All feature earth tone hues with the hoodie taking on a full print camouflage motif. Look for these through BBC/Ice Cream retail stores worldwide.

Friday, January 28, 2011

KRS-One & Showbiz – Improve Myself


Offered is a third impression from Showbiz and KRS-One’s upcoming collaborative project Godsville. Titled “Improve Myself”, the cut contains poignant lyrics by the Blastmaster and a mellow horn-infused beat provided by the D.I.T.C.-member. Like the previous leaks, this song evokes a nice 90s-infused vibe. This will shorten the wait until February 15th, when Godsville finally hits shelves. In the meantime stream below.

Bremont P-51


Despite having its shine back in World War II some 67 years ago, the original 1944 Mustang P-51K-10 has had an important part in popular culture based on its role in such a monumental global conflict. British watchmakers Bremont pay homage to the Mustang P-51 known as “Fragile but Agile” with a special edition watch which features a chronograph chronometer constructed of original parts from a salvaged P-51 plane. The use of fuselage aluminum is incorporated into the dial, inspired by the P-51′s own in-cockpit clocks. The watch features a modified Swiss BE-54A automatic chronometer movement. 251 pieces will retail for £7,450 GBP (approximately $11,900 USD).

World Air Traffic 24 Hour Period



This is a 24 hour observation of all of the large aircraft flights in the world, condensed down to about 2 minutes. The yellow dots are aircraft. So DOPE! "You can tell it was summer time in the north by the sun's footprint over the planet. You could see that it didn't quite set in the extreme north and it didn't quite rise in the extreme south.
Notice that as evening approaches, the traffic is predominantly from the US to Europe and when daylight comes, the traffic switches and it is predominantly from Europe to the US. 

Mr. Bathing Ape by United Arrows Spring 2011 Collection

 We take a first look at the new items from the Mr. Bathing Ape Spring 2011 Collection, an on-going project between the Japanese brand Bape and retailer United Arrows. They continue to use the mustache as the primary branding tool, this coming season on shirts, ties, suits, hats and more. The first drop of the new collection is landing at United Arrows stores on February 11th.More images of the line follow after the jump.

Scarlett Johansson For Mango Spring/Summer 2011

 The lovely, delectable and newly single Scarlett Johansson fronts another campaign for the Spain-based Mango, this time for the Spring/Summer 2011 line. And truthfully, we have to admit that without Ms. Johansson, this retailer wouldn’t mean a whole lot to us. More images on the next page.

Evaporating Water in -30



On a winter day in Yellowknife,Northwest Territories, Canada, samantha683 boiled water and threw it in the air, and it freezes and turned into 'snow'! Maybe something to try on your next snow day...

KiD CuDi – New Mixtape “A Man Named Scott” Coming This Summer


Last night, the big news on Twitter was the official title of Wiz Khalifa’s album, but today it seemed as though the music world was focused around Kid Cudi’s return to the social networking site. To celebrate his first day back since deleting his account in 2009, Cudi took to the 140-character text box to let his fans know that the Shia LaBeouf-directed video for “Maniac” will come out sometime this year; that he is pushing for a summer release of “Wizard”, his collaborative with producer Dot Da Genius (“Day N’ Nite”), which he also announced will be “a rock album, no raps, just singing” and feature “Dose of Dopeness” as a bonus track; that he is “workin on some jay and ye shit”; that he will begin shooting for the the second season of the NYC-based HBO series How To Make It In America in March; and last but not least, that we should expect a new mixtape from him this summer, entitled A Man Named Scott. To ensure that his entire fan base receives the CuDi they love most in 2011, the mixtape will be focused on rapping. All in all, this looks like a big year for the KiD! Or should we say man? Thanks to Matt Morris.

Tea Duckie


Enjoy your cup of tea with this cool floating tea infuser. This 3 piece set includes an iconic yellow duck, metal mesh basket for loose or bagged tea and a lil' holder that looks just like water.

Face Mug


"Put a smile on that mug with a hungry mouth cubby that bites off more than you can chew. Perfect for serving milk and cookies, coffee and doughnuts, tea and biscotti, or your favorite snack-time combinations. "

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Jay-Z & Will Smith Form Film Partnership


It appears Jay-Z is at again, this following a development that his 40/40 clubs would hit several major airports across the nation. Now the hip-hop mogul teams up with Will Smith for a new business venture that will develop and and produce films. One of the projects currently being discussed is the re-imagination of the classic Broadway musical “Annie”, which Willow Smith would star in. No word on the name yet, you can read the full details here.

Cocoandre Chocolate Louboutin Shoe!

 A lot of love is being shown to Christian Louboutin these days. First a tribute manicure and now enough richness to make your head spin–a chocolate Louboutin by choclatiers, Cocoandre, based in Dallas, Texas.

Rubber Table

Rubber Table designed by Thomas Schnur, the table with suction cups on the legs, Cool!  

Pagani Huayra

 There’s a new Pagani on the road, ladies and gentlemen.  The new Pagani Huayra has been officially revealed to the world, although few of us may ever see it in the flesh.  The Huayra is the newest flagship of this boutique Italian sports car manufacturer, a name that will replace the equally-fun-to-say Zonda.  Like its predecessor, the Pagani Huayra will be a rare bird in the world of super cars, as Pagani is expected to produce less than 40 Huayras within the first year of its production.

Sperry Fall 2011 Chukka

 Offered is a look into a new chukka design from Sperry’s upcoming collection for Fall 2011. The shoes will be part of a larger pack that incorporates the use of waxed canvas and corduroy throughout the uppers. Additional details include classic leather laces, moc stitching and gum outsoles. Stay tuned for a further look in the coming months.

KEYBRID key and keyring hybr


Very nice concept here is a real working key and keyring in one from etsy.

Air Jordan XIII Retro “Playoffs”


The XIII sees another retro in 2011 as Jordan Brand unveils official imagery of the “Playoff” colorway in one of Michael Jordan’s most popular signature designs to date. Maintaining mostly all of the features from the original, the shoes feature leather uppers coupled with suede midsoles and all the nostalgic elements of the 1998 release. Look for these come Feb. 26, priced at $160 USD.

Deluxe Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

 Japanese label Deluxe presents a new lookbook for Spring/Summer 2011 entitled “Muddy Town.” As we’ve come to enjoy, the label presents a solid assortment of American-influenced, Japanese-made basics, that take us back to a simpler time. The forthcoming Deluxe x Vans and Buick shoes also make an appearance. Look for these to hit Deluxe retailers shorty.More images follow after the click

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Urwerk U-110 Torpedo Watch

Urwerk has released another dazzling timepiece with a display that features the brand’s trademark complexity and unique manner of displaying time.  The Urwerk U-110 Torpedo Watch uses a revolving satellite complication featuring three parallel markers that rotate to display the time while aiming at a metered scale on the right.  Those “torpedo” time hands rotate throughout the day, with hour and minute markers revolving, working in concert to display the current time.  As a brand, Urwerk has always opted for complexity, and this watch certainly continues that tradition.  

4 minutes history of HIP HOP


Beatbox by EKLIPS from France.  Can you name all the songs?

Supra Bandit Spring 2011

 The Supra Bandit has become a favorite of ours over the last couple of seasons. For Spring 2011 the mid top sneaker returns in several nice color combinations, with the navy/white version here above being our personal favorite.Take a look at the other colorways of the sneaker after the jump.

Gucci Accessories Spring 2011: Blue Velvet

 We’ve already gushed over these Gucci velvet sandals and now we gush again. But wait, there’s more! After the flip, a taste of the Italian luxury brand’s Spring accessory offerings, which include sandals, clutches and bags so rich you’ll want to roll around in them like rose petals on satin sheets.

The Kinema Pendant Luminaire by Stuart Fingerhut

American designer Stuart Fingerhut has created the Kinema Pendant Luminaire. The Kinema pendant luminaire is unique in its ability to give the user control of the light’s character to match the mood or the environment. Each of the pendant’s rings can be individually flipped to create dramatic light and shadow effects, as a single object or in multiples.

Nike SB – February 2011 – Sneakers


A revamped website, check. The introduction of new models, check. Honoring the classics with a book, check. And that was just the “to do list” for the month of January. In its follow-up act, Nike SB is keeping the creative juice flowing with brand new colorways to the pre-exist models. Of course, the most notable (and identifiable) is the bright red Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski SB.  With Valentine’s Day just weeks away, the Janoski put on the “color of love”, in a tonal red on red ensemble with contrast white sole and stitching. The Nike Zoom Omar Salazar also is in the mood for love, though not as drastic as Janoski, with subtle hint of red on its Flywire and Nike Swoosh.  Then there are those who put on “war paint” quite literally like the Nike Zoom FP in Dark Army and Black.  Of course, let’s not forget the classic, the Nike Dunk High Premium in beautifully woven twill of blue.  The Nike Skateboarding footwear collection for February 2011 will be available at Nike SB retailers around the globe in the coming weeks.

Beyoncé Enlists Diplo & Switch For New Album


With three internationally successful solo albums under her belt, Beyconcé is known for taking a different approach for any new offering. As she has taken some time out since her epic world tour, the renowned singer has turned her focus on creating her fourth longplayer. On this note Queen Bey has reached out to Diplo and his U.K. partner in crime Switch to handle some production work. This news has come to light as he presented his superb refix of Sleigh Bells. The band’s Derek E. Miller is also set to lend his skills behind the boards. Only time will tell what this clash of creative skills will come up with. The wait will certainly be worthwhile.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Teddy Jacket

 Lanvin presents a premium cotton Teddy jacket for Spring/Summer 2011. Done in all-black with leather sleeves, metal zips and a wool body, the jacket is pure casual luxury. Now in stock at coletteMore images follow after the click.

A Bathing Ape “Bape Head” Tote Bags

 No matter what anybody might say, no matter how many mediocre product has and will release from Bape, we are still in love with their logo and therefore also really like this new simple “Bape Head” canvas tote. It comes in three colorways, yet the original one herep above of course looks the best. Check out the other colorways of the tote bag follow after the jump

Archetto Seating by Sybarite and Marzorati Ronchetti

 London-based architectural firm Sybarite together with Marzorati Ronchetti have created the Archetto seating. To celebrate the 70th edition of Pitti Uomo (the most important men’s fashion event worldwide held in Florence 11/14 January), Marzorati Ronchetti has entrusted Sybarite with the task of creating a design concept which can furnish an area by combining aesthetics and multi-functionality. The result is a module which sits on the borderline between business, leisure, entertainment, and hospitality. All of this is expressed in an organic and free-flowing form with great technological potential

Louboutin X Nguyen Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

Christian Louboutin has once again partnered with photographer Khoung Nguyen on a Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook titled “Louboutin Spring Summer Tour,” which perfectly captures the whimsy and fantasy upon which so much of the Loubie appeal is built. More on the next page.

Louboutin Inspired Nail Art


We recently posted Christian Louboutin’s Spring lookbook, and clearly he is having a moment, as epitomized by this manicure which pays tribute to his signature red soles. Imagine how much further you could take this with either sparkles or studs rather than just black? We look forward to further interpretations of this very next level nail art innovation.

Chivalrous Culture Hamachi – Spring 2011 Collection

 After success in 2010, Chivalrous Culture is bringing their flagship model, the Hamachi back in four classic colors. For those who follow our Live Blog, you’ll remember we previewed Chivalrous Culture while at Magic last August and saw an exciting mixture of great colorways with excellent usage of materials. This new collection refocuses on the brand values mission of combining street-conscious footwear fashion with runway-ready appeal.

Kobe Bryant “The Black Mamba” Official Trailer



Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant will play for his life in the new Nike Basketball short film “The Black Mamba.” Directed by legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, Bryant finds himself lost in Dallas at the epicenter of evil having to play a game to save his soul with his new Zoom Kobe VI sneaker. No Rodriguez film would be complete without its share of super villains as Bruce Willis and Danny Trejo play the athlete’s arch nemeses. So the question on everybody’s minds is will Kobe succeed? You’ll have to wait in suspense until next month when the short is shown in its entirety during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Kanye West Announces New Album

Two months after the release of his critically acclaimed opus My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West has announced via Twitter that he is readying a new album for this summer. In addition, the famed artist has revealed that his collaborative project with Jay-Z – Watch The Throne – will arrive this March whereas the official video for his star-studded single “All Of The Lights” will hit the digital sphere in one week. Stay tuned for more details to emerge and be prepared for a hot season this year.

Giddy Spinster ‘Planter’ Stilettos

Artist Rachel Mahlke’s concept for her up-cycled stiletto planters is a statement ” about hard-working women, the increasingly artificial nature of American femininity, and the impossible images that women face in our society. It’s a prickly, spiky, sticky situation…” With names like Floozy, 50 ft. Woman  the collection takes cheeky home decor to new heights.Luv!  All availablehere. Spotted at inhabitat

Tom Binns ‘Girl Thing’ Shoes Necklace


What a better way to show your love for shoes than wearing them around your neck? A whole lot of them in bright colors, looking like candy making us love Tom Binns even more.This is a want! Available at Moss.

Stussy iPad and iPhone 4 Cases

Today saw the release of new cases from Stussy, created to protect the iPad and the iPhone 4. The lineup consists of three cases: a black-on-white world tour design for the iPhone, and a new design that comes in sizes appropriate for both the iPad and iPhone. The latter creation takes a block color base and places a clean sans-serif Stussy logo in the center, achieving a chic, contemporary aesthetic. Fans should note that while the iPad case is available in black, purple, navy and mint, the iPhone case is only available in black and white. Look out for each design now at Stussy chapters worldwide.

J. Cole featuring B.o.B – Pass Me By

We heard this before, but now B.o.B replaces Kevin Cossom’s role on “Pass Me By”. Origin and destination of this collaboration is unknown, but chances are this will land on Jermaine’s formerly titled Cole World debut. Either way, this track is certainly worth checking out.
J. Cole featuring B.o.B - Pass Me By by Hypetrak

Big Sean – Memories


Big Sean takes a stroll through the empire state in his Ray-Ban Rare Prints shades and treats Complex to a very rare rendition of his single “Memories.” The single can be found from his Finally Famous Volume 3:BIG mixtape which is out now. If you never got your hands on a copy, you can do so here.

Ferrari FF

 Ferrari has entered an all-new segment with their Ferrari FF. Not exactly a grocery-getter, the high performance car is a progression from the previous generation 612 Scaglietti with a radical elongated hatchback style body. The FF features Ferrari’s new four-wheel drive 4RM technology with a 0-62 mph sprint time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph. This all comes courtesy of a 6.3-liter V12 offering 651 horsepower and 504 lb-ft of torque.

A Bathing Ape 1st Camo GORE-TEX Jacket

A Bathing Ape incorporate some classic inspirations into their 1st Camo GORE-TEX Jacket. Aesthetically, the jacket is based on A Bathing Ape’s original camouflage pattern in green. The jacket features a waterproof zipper throughout the jacket including huge slash pockets, sleeve pockets and a pink liner.

All Out Supreme


Friday, January 21, 2011

G.O.O.D MUSIC - Photography

 Here are some of the best photographs taken of the G.O.O.D MUSIC Family, some of these are never seen before and they are all pretty much well taken pictures enjoy!

Awesome & Creative Sticky Notes

Truly the meaning that everything can be dope in its own way, even your note/sticky pads! click on the next page for more really dope pads!

Mihara Yasuhiro Half Deck Shoes

 An interesting new shoe comes from the Mihara Yasuhiro Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. The Half Deck Shoes mix the look of the boat shoe and of a brogue. The outcome is actually pretty nice. The shoes are now available from Restir.

Louis Vuitton Tambour Diving II Watch

This exquisite new timepiece from Louis Vuitton combines luxury and durability. The case is 18kt rose gold, whilst it measures 44mm. In addition, the timepiece has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 300 meters. The color contrast between the royal blue dial and the gold hands emphasize the strength of this particular model. Furthermore, the navy blue bracelet is a welcome addition to a solid and sophisticated timepiece. Specifications include power reserve of 46 hours, Swiss ETA Caliber 2896-2 with 27 jewels and 28,800 VPH.

Michael Kors ‘Triple Buckle’ Belt


As a stylish update to the simple shift dress the “Triple Buckle” belt by Michael Kors is one we applaud as a smart belt to own. Slightly bondage-y hinting to Zayna Bayne, which we of course love. View in various angles on the next page. Available at Net-a-porter.

Standard Hotels x Kaws Light Bulbs



The Standard Shops will be selling 1,000 sets of 3 bulbs each, limited edition KAWS light bulbs. Each set contains a red, purple, and green filament bulb in KAWS signature XX mark. The bulbs will retail at $65 a set. The Standard special edition KAWS light bulbs will be sold at the Standard Hotel retail shops in New York, LA, and Miami from mid-January, and will also release in their online store.

JORDAN BRAND FALL 2011 PREVIEW

 Since Air Jordan retros became the ‘it’ sneakers to have and the internet changed the world release rumors have ran rampant. Today we have confirmation on what to look forward to from Jordan Brand for Fall 2011. As speculated the Air Jordan 5 Black/Metallic Silver will return and will likely have a #23 on the side. The only other OG colorway in the season (so far) will be the Air Jordan 11 Low Black/Varsity Red. New releases include a USA colorway Air Jordan 5, a “Stealth” Air Jordan 3 that resembles the color blocking of this CP3 Tribute, and a White/Black Air Jordan 11 Low. Release months and prices are listed below. Are any of these must haves for you?

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Timbaland – Round Da Way Tim


Here comes the latest installment of Timbo’s #TimbalandThurdays in the shape of the solo-cut “Round Da Way Tim”. Despite his mainstream success in recent years, the famed producer assures that not too many things have changed on a personal level. Thus, he is certainly taking it back to the 90s with this one as far as the beat is concerned. Check it out below.