Paper Jam Press Prints...

Hip Hop meets letterpress...

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A Visual History of Daft Punk Helmets

A great illustration detailing the variation of the Daft Punk Helmets...

 "The visual aesthetic of Daft Punk has had just as much of an effect on their popularity as their groundbreaking music. Daft fan wolf_boy2027 put together a visual timeline regarding the evolution of the Daft Punk helmet as worn by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. The group has been highly visible over the last few months thanks to their inclusion in this season’s TRON: LEGACY movie." - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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DJ Clark Kent x Nike Trainer SC 2010 ‘112′

Another addition to the "112 Pack" designed by DJ Clark Kent...

"DJ Clark Kent presents a ‘112′ version of the Nike Trainer SC 2010. Done in the elephant, 3M reflective, volt and black colorway seen across all of DJCK’s 112 releases, the sneaker is definitely one of the strongest SC 2010s yet. No word on a release." - High Snobiety

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The Making Of Leica M9 | Video

I've always wondered what went into these cameras making them so desirable, collectible and costly...





"With market share, production capacity, bottom line, and other marketing mumbo jumbo on the minds of most business executives, it is quite difficult to find a company that still values the finite points of creating a work of art. It is harder still to find such company in the competitive world of consumer electronics. Then there is Leica, who kept the tradition of camera making as an art form and craftmenship since 1913, rather than a massive assembly line with insensate workers. Recently, a video crew from Luminous Landscape documented the making of the M9 Digital Rangefinder Camera, the flagship of the Leica product line. A fascinate and rare inside look at one of the most coveted gear in the world of photography. Enjoy! via: ACL" - Freshness

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Air Jordan III (3) Retro – Black/Cement Grey

Another retro of the Threes slated for the 2011 Holidays...

"If the launch of Air Jordan III for Doernbecher Collection was any indication, this news will have any Jordan fans on the edge of their seats. Confirmed earlier today, Jordan Brand will be releasing the Air Jordan III (3) Retro in colorways Black/Cement Gray during Holiday 2011. As with all recent re-releases from Jordan Brand, one significant difference from the original, as indicated in these OG image, will be the branding. Instead of “Nike Air” lettering, this retro release will be branded with the Jumpman insignia only. Or course with its contrast colored sibling, the Air Jordan III (3) Retro in White/Grey Cement to come out early 2011, this will be an opportunity for fans to pair both off. via: SN//kixclusive" - Freshness

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mastermind JAPAN x Lee Denim

Mastermind Japan applies a subtle touch of their styling to a classic pair of Americana, Lee Riders...

"mastermind JAPAN has collaborated with Lee on a nice classic pair of raw denim. Thankfully they did not overload the jeans with too many details and only added their logo tag on the inside, as well as their logo skull and bones stitching on the back pocket.

More detailed images of the denim follow after the jump." - High Snobiety

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House Industries for Herman Miller Japan

"This time a custom House Industries block set commissioned by friends at Herman Miller Japan. I thought I’d try to roll all of my favorites into this one… Andy Warhol, Maria Montessori and, of course, the Herman Miller trifecta; Nelson, Eames and Girard.
 
Each set includes eight basswood children’s blocks dressed in House Industries numbers, shapes and patterns. The puzzle sides are based on the original Herman Miller furniture box that was used to deliver American modernism. We then packaged the “box” in a miniature corrugated shipping carton. Took us a while to sniff out the tiny brown kraft packing tape, but solving specky details like “tape scale” allows me to sleep at night. It was all made in the USA (Grand Rapids, Michigan) by Uncle Goose and Advance Packaging.

The House for Herman Miller Japan blocks are only available at the new Herman Miller showroom store in Tokyo, Japan." - House Industries - Blog

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Nike Air Footscape Woven Freemotion – Gingham Pack | January 2011

Air Footscape Wovens in Gingham. The black/white combo is clean as usual...

"Need to brighten your dull wardrobe when Spring comes around? These Nike Sportswear Air Footscape Woven Freemotions might just be the coordinating accessories you’re looking for. In these cheerful Gingham checker patterns, a forever reminder of summer time, the Gingham Pack, as its unofficially known, has become a must have on many 2011 wish lists when images first appeared middle of this year. But instead of waiting for them, online retailer Kicks-Crew was able to secure a few pairs prior to the official release next January.

Style: 417725-001
Color: Black/Black-Summit White
Style: 417725-400
Color: Midnight Navy/Midnight Navy-Summit White
Style: 417725-600
Color: Varsity Red/Summit White" - Freshness

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"Alpha Betical..."

Alphabetized via video games...

"Marion Coasta creates and alphabet composed of classic videogame characters and icons." - notcot

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Bourbon Balls and Ice Brains

Another great way to cool your alcohol slowly with the Maker's Mark Bourbon Ball Mold. Similar to the silicone ice ball mold from Muji (Sold out until Jan 2011), but with 4x the ice making power...

"Ice balls are definitely a huge 2010 trend! Down to the last week of 2010! From The Macallan Ice Ball Machine to the Muji Silicone Ice Ball Mold… and freshly arrived from Maker’s Mark, Bourbon Ball Mold! Also i recently acquired some Fred & Friends Brain Freeze ice brains as another ice ball alternative for scotch and bourbon sipping. So check out the Maker’s Mark and Brain Freeze variations on the next page!" - notcot

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Porsche Design Bobsleigh

This looks like a speed-hungry racer's dream for the snow...

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mashKulture - Today's Photograph (2010.12.14)

Brings a whole new meaning to the term "candy ass..."

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Playboy x TRON...

Playboy applies their own obvious treatment to a tribute to TRON...

"Playboy pays tribute to the neon TRON revival with “Game On,” a Jared Ryder photoshoot starring Irina Voronina and Sasckya Porto and featuring illustration by Nigel Evan Dennis. Unofficially officially one of the best TRON collabs yet. Playboy has a behind the scenes video for members.
More images follow after the click." - High Snobiety

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mastermind JAPAN x Chan So “MASTER NOODLE!” @ Contemporary Fix

Mmm...ramen and a collectible Mastermind bowl to go with, tasty...

"No strangers to working outside of just fashion, mastermind JAPAN will open a pop-up noodle shop at Contemporary Fix next month in association with noodle restaurant Chan So. The event will include two different offerings of JAPAN COOL and JAPAN BLACK. JAPAN COOL features mushrooms, eggplant, roasted yams and advacdo, for an unorthdox bowl of noodles. The JAPAN BLACK is for the protein lovers with homemade chili oil, horse mackerel and fatty Iberian pork. “MASTER NOODLE!” will open between January 8th and 10th at Contemporary Fix. Each bowl is priced at ¥2,940 JPY (approximately $35 USD) but comes with a collectible mastermind JAPAN bowl.

Source: Fashionsnap" - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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Reebok 2011 Spring/Summer Insta Pump

Another fresh pair of Furys...

"Reebok returns with its Insta Pump for the Spring/Summer 2011 season. Part of a larger outdoors pack, this new take on the classic will pair leather and mesh uppers with beige tones. Complimented the scheme further are hits of pink and blue with speckling throughout. Look for a release with the arrival of the new season via finer Reebok retailers worldwide.

Source: Providermag" - Hypebeast - L. Ruano

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Conmoto Travelmate Portable Fireplace

 Mmm...roasty toasty in whichever room you want...

"Normally we wouldn't recommend carrying around fire in a suitcase, but we'll make an exception for the Conmoto Travelmate Portable Fireplace ($3,200). Made from black powder-coated steel, with glass partitions and a steel fuel holder, this briefcase-sized firebox burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel, is light enough to be carried anywhere, and looks so good that it'll demand attention no matter what room you're in." - Uncrate

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byAMT Clé USB...

A clever and creative usb design...

"First reaction to byAMT’s Clé USB - the packaging is adorable! And i couldn’t help but thinking ~ this would be an awesome press kit! (I have little mounds of the usual branded USB key press kits in a pile… it’s fun when someone does something cool!) There’s something about the adorable 3D printed key that feels like it would unlock exciting secrets ~ a digital secret garden of sorts? Alissia even mentioned she’s going to start 3D printing logos right into them as well, which would be lovely to customize for gifts, giveaways, press kits, wedding pics, etc? A box of collectoins of keys holding memories would be so cute! Check out more pics of the unboxing on the next page..." - notcot.com

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New Balance H710 Ivy League Collection

Reminds me of the mids I kept seeing in Japan...

"New Balance offers a peek into its upcoming Ivy League Collection for Spring 2011. Consisting of both mid and low top versions of its H710 hiker silhouette, the shoes find inspiration from Ivy League schools including: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. Nothing too wild or out of the ordinary, the designs come fully equipped with an outdoors aesthetic, featuring buttery suede uppers with special laurel wreath tongue branding and fine detailing throughout. A release can be expected come January 2011 via select New Balance accounts worldwide." - Hypebeast - L. Ruano

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The Selby – Pharrell Williams At Home In Miami

Straight ballin'...

"Pharrell Williams is musical virtuoso, entrepreneur, fashion guru, artist, furniture designer, and now “Kidult”? Though he explained that he couldn’t lay claim in creating the term during a subsequent interview, he certainly lives by it at his penthouse duplex by Miami’s beautiful South Beach. Thanks to photographer Todd Selby and his ever popular photo site, The Selby (is in your place), we caught a glimpse of Williams’ playpen. Unlike most bachelor pad, William’s apartment wasn’t dark or filled with questionable paraphernalia. Instead, the light-filled space flanked with commissioned artworks by KAWS, Takashi Murakami, Keith Haring and other rare masterpieces. Not to mention the numerous Louis Vuitton trunks stacked neatly together. Take a brisk walk on the wrap around outdoor terrace or enjoy the 270 degree view of the Atlantic Ocean, no matter how the term kidult will be define, we all want to have a bit of it now. See the rest of Pharrell’s apartment at The Selby." - Freshness

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Bearbrick “Tin Robot” Custom for Neighborhood

Awesome tribute to vintage tin Japanese toys in the form of a 1000% be@rbrick...

"It looks like Shinsuke Takizawa from Neighborhood commissioned a 1000% Bearbrick custom, inspired by the original Tin Robot. The outcome is really impressive, with the entire sculpture built from metal and featuring everything one would expect from a Tin Robot and more.

After the jump you see some nice behind the scenes images of the construction process of the toy." - High Snobiety

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KAWS Companion Robert Lazzarini Version

I'm not entirely familiar with Lazzarini's work, but this collaboration with Kaws is a solid fusion of both artists' styles...

"Kaws has announced that next week he’ll be unveiling three new versions of his noted Companion figure as a collaborative effort with artist Robert Lazzarini. The three Companion figures are consistent with KAWS styling and manufacturing except for one marked difference, they each take on a unique form of deformation. Lazzarini’s influence is clear in the Companions which work to distort perspective, and appear to be almost melted into their new stances. Special molds were used to achieve the deformed look which Lazzarini has championed, and can be seen further in his Weapons Series. Keep your eyes peeled for a release at OriginalFake in Aoyama next week, and a drop on kawsone.com in January." - Hypebeast - Evan Silver

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WatchMojo: The History of Daft Punk

Brief summarization of Daft Punk's history...



"This year more than ever, French electro duo Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter or more commonly known as Daft Punk have had a highly visible presence in mainstream culture. As an integral part of the upcoming TRON: LEGACY movie, the group has been a seminal figurehead in bringing electronic music to the masses. WatchMojo go in-depth regarding Daft Punk’s history and musical progressions over the years." - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault 2010 Spring Sk8-Hi TH LX

Another Taka Hayashi signature collab with Vans Vault. Ostrich leather's lookin' nice...

"Japanese designer Taka Hayashi has once again been enlisted by Vans to work on a model within their most premium line, the Vault series. The product of the collaboration is this innovative colorway of the Sk8-Hi LX, set for spring 2011. The boot uses an array of premium materials that are colored to appear seamlessly bonded. Making use of Hayashi’s signature pursuit of native patterned markings on the toe, the shoe will be available at the opening of next year.

Source: Refinery29" - Hypebeast - Alex Milner

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Taka Hayashi for Vault by Vans Velocita LX Holiday 2010

Definitely feelin' the perforated upper and heel tab...

"The Taka Hayashi designed Vans Vault Velocita LX returns for Holiday 2010 in two new make ups. Purportedly inspired by 60’s-era Italian loafers and Hayashi’s oft referenced Native American crafting, the sneaker features a partially perforated suede upper and a folded heel tab that pops to reveal a quilted leather patch. Further details includes the crimped tongue and heel bumper and waxed laces. Now in stock at Bows and Arrows." - High Snobiety

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nonnative x New Balance 1500 “Coyote”

Another sweet pair of 1500s...

"nonnative and New Balance team-up on another upcoming release. The 1500 is once again the model of choice between the two parties as nonnative creates a tan-colored “Coyote” 1500. The sneaker features brown highlights through a few different patch areas with more news to be posted as it becomes available.

Source: TENISUFKI" - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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HECTIC x mita sneakers x New Balance MT580 10th Anniversary “BKX”

Quilted leather upper and the woodgrain midsole are a very nice touch. It's all in the details...

"To round out this year’s celebration involving HECTIC, mita sneakers and New Balance on their 10th anniversary, the three parties save what is arguably the best for last. The “BKX” model features a quilted leather upper with a wood grain midsole. In line with the 10th anniversary MT580 releases, the insole features all of the previous MT580 releases. Available on Thursday, December 23rd at mita sneakers.
Source: Houyhnhnm" - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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Fashion Show: "more with Google" in Japan...

Imagine paper dolls in real life...


Fashion Show with Google from Robbin Waldemar on Vimeo.


"Google Japan releases the geekiest fashion show so far – four girls using Image Search and a projector to show that you can do more with Google than you imagine. Robbin Waldemar of Weiden+Kennedy. Directed by Kosai Sekine." - notcot

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TDK Boombox: Ghetto Blaster Modernized...

TDK brings back an iconic piece from hip hop history and modernizes it for today's generation...

"With a clear nod to the iconic ghetto-blasters of the 80's TDK is bringing the classic back with their new line of sleek boomboxes updated for today's technology.
Currently there are two models, the 3 Speaker Boombox and the 2 Speaker Boombox. Apart from size, the primary difference is that the 3 Speaker model has a dedicated subwoofer in the center, which produces a fantastic vibration sure to get booties shaking. The 2 Speaker boombox features the same pair of 6-inch direct drive units from its big brother that solidify the classic look while offering crystal-clear sound, but adds a leather shoulder strap to the fixed, solid handle. Both stereos strike a balance between old and new with glossy finishes, touch screen control panels and the classic retro rectangular shape.

The analog switches typical of old-school blasters have been swapped out for touch sensitive buttons embedded into the front of the device, similar to those found on many smart phones. While all of the information displayed is digital, it has a decidedly analog feel, even including a retro-styled EQ. Controls include a left knob for controlling the power and volume and one on the right for toggling through radio stations or adjusting the settings. Both models have USB, 3.5mm and RCA auxiliary ports to connect a huge variety of music sources. There is also a larger auxiliary port that allows you to connect a guitar or microphone in case you want to join in the music magic.

The TDK boomboxes are an awesome reinvention of the classic portable device, both aesthetically and technically. They retain the character and size of shoulder-mounted music players but fit as nicely in a living room as they would on a stoop. And yes, they can be battery-powered in addition to being plugged in. The boomboxes will be available online starting January 2011 and at retail locations in February 2011 at $399 for the two speaker version and $499 for the three speaker one." - Cool Hunting - Josh Rubin

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Sake Bomb Set

Definitely intriguing in terms of design and a conversation piece for sure...

 
"No, not that sake bomb. The Sake Bomb Set ($100) is a funky pouring vessel that keeps your hot sake hot or your cold sake cold inside something that looks like the cross between a mine and a blowfish. The cups sit on the outside of the spine for easy storage, and to draw that many more "what the hell is that?" questions at your next sushi party." -Uncrate

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Phonofone III by Science & Sons for iPhone

Diggin' the gramophone inspiration...

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Air Jordan 3 White/Cement Grey

One of the best...

"The beloved Air Jordan III will see yet another retro release as the iconic white/cement grey colorway begins hitting select accounts. The shoes feature the familiar white leather upper, complimented with fire red accents and its traditional elephant print throughout. A pre-order is now in effect through UK retailer End, with a release slated for late December 2010." - Hypebeast

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