4.3: Macarones & Medeine

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Today I celebrate my two month anniversary in Boston, and already I piled my plate high with a full-time test kitchen internship at America’s Test Kitchen (a dream come true!), research books and projects, countless pages of readings, and oh, work on the weekends. Two months whizzed by in a blur- I hadn’t realized spring was just around the corner until yesterday. These past couple days have been beautiful here in Boston- a perfect 70 degrees! It was such a gorgeous day out, I decided to walk the 2 miles from ATK to my apartment. Along my sunny stroll back while listening to Medeine Peyroux’s La Javanaise, I remembered the sundresses I had neatly stowed away in boxes and left behind in California. I think they’re impatiently waiting to make their East Coast debut.

I’ve been pondering the notion of daily inspirations lately. Too often are we caught in thick of this hustle and bustle that we call life, it’s easy to forget to slow down every once in awhile to enjoy ourselves. Last night, I was perusing this brilliant blog- Coffee & the Newspaper, and I thought about all the things that inspire me. Today, it’s commencing the arrival of spring through Cherry Blossom Macarones and Medeine Peyroux." - Hello, Good Bite.



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mochimeiko: Koala Time

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Roberu Leather Card Case

"Japanese label Roberu specializes in making distinct leather goods, from hats and belts to other accessories. The brand has recently released a new card case in four colorways: Red, Blue, Grey, and Brown. All of the card cases utilize Roberu’s original camel upholstery around the interior, yet around the exterior are treated with a special dye-based oil to give a soft, shiny finish. Despite their size, these cases have several compartments for all of the necessities, including a zip-close coin pouch and an easily accesible outside pocket. Finished off by a rather tasteful brand imprint around the exterior, the Roberu Card Case is available now on Roberu’s online store, priced at ¥4,935 (approximately $57USD)." - Hypebeast

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Head Porter Hokkaido “SNOW EGG” Pop-Up Store

"The Head Porter Hokkaido “Snow Egg” is a triple threat: serving as an all encompassing retail space, bar and ski-out cafe. Decorated and constructed to take on the look and feel of an igloo, the interior is far less rustic than it’s facade and boasts numerous brand products including seasonal garments as well as accessories. The Snow Egg pop-up will be open until March 31, 2013." - Hypebeast

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Nike Free Woven Spring 2013

"The Nike Free Woven was one of the more interesting sneaker releases in 2012. For Spring 2013 it returns in three new colorways – next to a subtle black, they present a khaki and a neo turquoise for next season. Look out for a release February 2013, from retailers including atmos.

Make sure to check out the new Nike Dunk Woven here." - High Snobiety
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Nike Presents: Air Reinvented – Air Max Engineered Mesh

"Using the modern technologies of today the Nike Air Max family goes through the filter of innovation and is reinvented while, also welcoming a new installment to its series. Updated to a highly adaptable-engineered mesh upper that helps increase breathability while decreasing weight, The Nike Air Max 1, 90, 95 and 97 are newer and better without losing their iconic look.

The new Nike Air Max 2013 joins the family. While retaining the traditional sport inspired aesthetics this new model is packed with performance updates. The full-length air bag is more flexible than ever, Nike Hyperfuse upper helps make it lightweight and breathable and the Nike Dynamic Flywire aids in keeping the wearers foot secure." - High Snobiety

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Nissan – “Start of the Skyline Legend” | Video

"Legends are not typically created overnight, yet the Skyline GTs – made by Prince Motor Company before its acquisition by Nissan – became a legend during a single race in 1964. It was a GT-II race in the Suzuka Circuit where the Skyline would show its might against the race favorite, the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS. In the seventh lap, the Skyline overtook the 904 Carrera GTS, proving its potential as the Japanese crowd went wild. It was, however, the German sports car that would take the lead in the next lap and take home the win. Although the Skyline did not come out on top, this legendary race sparked the fire in the Japanese company to develop the R380 Series, which eventually claimed the Grand Prix position after just two years. Skyline fans and automotive enthusiasts should watch the full documentary underneath to get a glimpse of history in the making." - Freshness

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Original Fake Astro Boy KAWS Version Pocket T-Shirt Collection

"We just showed you the fragment design BABY tees, and here comes another nice t-shirt capsule collection by Original Fake, the brand created by Medicom Toy from Japan and Brooklyn artist Kaws.

The Astro Boy KAWS Version just released as a vinyl toy and a cushion, and now they present another series of pocket t-shirts with several new designs of the iconic cartoon character.

These t-shirts will also release on January 3rd, 2012." - High Snobiety

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Newsweek’s Last Print Cover Features A Hashtag

"Newsweek magazine, the US’ largest weekly news magazine following TIME magazine, will cease print publication after 80 years at the end of this year, shifting entirely to online. The final issue will hit the newsstands today, featuring a black and white photograph of the former Newsweek building in New York City with hashtag emblazoned across it reading #lastprintissue – a particularly self-deprecating way of bidding farewell." - High Snobiety

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Enswear 5 Panel ‘Sauvage’ Stingray Leather Cap

"New Parisian brand Enswear releases this 5 panel ‘Sauvage’ cap for the holiday season. The caps are made of a mix of premium leather and Stingray leather and features an embossed ‘Sauvage’ slogan on the side, the theme for this season.

Made entirely of leather, these caps aren’t cheap. The Stingray touch raises the price even more landing these a €750 pricetag over at colette." - High Snobiety


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PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Video Hits 1 Billion Views

"After becoming Youtube’s most watched video of all time in late November, PSY’s “Gangnam Style” music video breaks yet another record – it is the first video on Youtube to break the 1 Billion views barrier.

The video is now the most watched video on Youtube, the first video with over 1 Billion views on Youtube and the video with the most likes ever, for which it already holds the Guinness world record.

Where is this going next?" - High Snobiety

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Pantone Christmas Baubles by Studio Badini Createam for Seletti

"Studio Badini Createam designed these colourful Pantone Christmas glass baubles exclusively for Italian company Seletti. They measure 8 centimeters in diameter and come in 10 different original Pantone hues, including the according code number. Have a closer look in the gallery above." - High Snobiety

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Nike Roshe Run Woven Pack

"Woven has been a big hit this year and Nike seems to stick to the popular material choice and look going forward. After the Lunar Flow Woven, Free Woven NRG, the Free Run+ 2 Woven and the super popular Free Inneva Woven, the Roshe Run will also get the treatment now.

Coming in turquoise and black, the sneakers feature tonal uppers in premium suede and woven mesh. Look out for a release in early 2013." - High Snobiety
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Video: The XX – 3 Part Documentary

"Watch the 3 parts of a documentary on the recordings, rehearsals and live performance of The XX. The clips provide a very intimate view on the life of the London based band, shot by photographer and filmmaker Jamie-James Medina. Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim und Jamie Smith share some unique insights of their lives behind the scenes of the impressive brand The XX have become since first releasing the album XX in 2009." - High Snobiety



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The Evolution of the Batman Logo

"Artist Cathryn Lavery has created a poster documenting the evolution of the Batman logo from its introduction in Batman & Robin: The Boy Wonder to Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. The logo sure has seen a lot of iterations over the past 72 years although each is unique and as timeless as the last.

Take a look at the gallery above and let us know which one is your favorite." - High Snobiety
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New Balance x Fingercroxx MT580FXX

"New Balance has teamed up with Hong Kong based boutique and brand Fingercroxx on the MT580, a favorite on the Asian markets. They reworked the trail-running favourite in plush suede with woodland camo lining and laces that set the shoe off perfectly. Electric Green accents add a flash of color to what is, on the whole a subtle and expertly considered affair. The New Balance x Fingercroxx MT580FXX is set to launch on New Year’s Day 2013, and will release in very small numbers at select retailers.

END is one of the few to be carrying them." - High Snobiety

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Ball and Buck x New Balance US574 – “Mountain Green”

"A study of how a collaborative concept could be an effective marketing tool. Following the September launch of its New Balance US574 in “Kool Grey” colorway (also known as “Duck Camo” to most), a design that helped folks familiarize with the Ball and Buck name, the Boston-base retail is back at it once again with the Ball and Buck x New Balance US574 “Mountain Green”. With the exception of the overall green suede design, this new variant features an nearly identical construct to the first iteration, right down to the 10oz duck canvas accents in Ball and Buck’s proprietary camouflage. In addition, its a way for Mark Bollman, Ball and Buck’s founder, to showcase two great American brands and awareness to Made in America products.

Retails for US$ 148, the Ball and Buck x New Balance US574 “Mountain Green” will be available at Ball and Buck store on Newbury Street as well as its online store on Christmas Day, December 25th.

Ball and Buck – Newbury
144B Newbury Street | Map
Boston, MA 02116
TEL #: 617-262-1776

Release Dates: December 25th, 2012 (Christmas Day)" - Freshness

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Mark McNairy for HAVEN – Winter 2012 Footwear Collection

"HAVEN calls in prolific New York-based designer Mark McNairy for a line of footwear exclusively made for the Canadian retailer’s Winter 2012 collection. Two of the options use HAVEN’s popular Country Brogue Boot silo, but with a few new subtle changes to its design without sacrificing its traditional, yet unique structure. First up is the Brogue in a primarily oxblood colorway fitted with dual tone laces and a black heel cup followed by an option with a black upper and a navy blue heel and a matching set of laces. The third from the group is the Derby, with a navy blue leather toe cap to compliment its black suede upper. A three pieces from the collection were crafted in Northamptonshire, England with a Vibram Moreflex sole Goodyear welted for a clean and solid seal. All three looks can be purchased now via HAVEN’s online shop or one of their locations in Canada." - Freshness

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TANNER GOODS – Field Camera Bag

"The incredibly talented crew that brought you this pair of rugged Mountain Trail Left Bank Boots, Portland’s own Tanner Goods, is back to introduce a bag amply ready to protect your precious DSLR and all its toys. Its exterior is built using a thick and heavy waxed twill while the inner liner is a equally thick felted wool that can be customized into several different layouts. The bag, which is just over a foot wide, 8-inches tall, and 6-inches deep can be purchased in a field tan with russet accessories, charcoal with oxblood, or black and tan, each with adjustable length shoulder straps. All three are available now via Tanner Goods’ online shop for $350.

TANNER GOODS
1308 West Burnside | Map
Portland, OR 97209
TEL #: 503-222-2774" - Freshness

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Nike Solarsoft Rache Woven

"Nike has given us a first look at the upcoming Solarsoft Rache Woven set to debut in 2013. The ultra lightweight sneaker features a Woven upper on top of a cushy Solarsoft base. The unique mid-foot shroud incorporates the Woven at the forefoot while the minimal Woven fiber heel construction exposes the foot.

Take a look at the gallery above and stay posted for a release date and more colorways." - High Snobiety

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New Balance to Enter Skate Footwear Market with New Balance Numeric

"Boston-based New Balance announced today that it will enter the skate footwear market through a license agreement with Black Box Distribution of Carlsbad, CA. Branded as New Balance Numeric or NB#, Black Box will produce and market performance footwear and apparel for skateboarding. New Balance Numeric will combine the unique requirements of skateboarders with New Balance’s heritage of product excellence through comfort, fit, quality and technical materials.

“New Balance is proud to partner with Black Box on the New Balance Numeric skate footwear initiative,” says Rob DeMartini, President & CEO at New Balance. “As one of the most authentic and talented skate companies in the industry, Black Box offers industry knowledge and a strong commitment to skate specialty retailers that matches well with our 107-year-old tradition of delivering technical design-forward performance products for athletes.”

New Balance Numeric will officially debut at the Agenda Trade show in Long Beach, California on January 4th, 2013 where team announcements and additional marketing plans will be revealed. New Balance Numeric will be available in the U.S. and Canada starting in July 2013 through specialty skateboard and action sports retailers only." - High Snobiety

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Christian Louboutin Kios Spikes Card Holder

"Christian Louboutin now offers a matching cardholder to their spikey Rollerboy loafers. Made of premium calf leather, it features besides four card slots and an embossed logo, the same shiny black studs as the shoes. You can purchse it directly from the Christian Louboutin web shop." - High Snobiety

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Jay-Z’s Barclays Center Documentary ‘Where I’m From’

"In this short documentary, Jay-Z‘s Life+Times takes an unprecedented behind the scenes look at the creation of Jay-z’s Barclays Center opening concerts. With today being Jay’s 43rd birthday, Hov decided to give us a present in the form of this very special documentary titled Where I’m From.

Watch the 24-minute short film above." - High Snobiety

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Nike Air Max Engineered Mesh Pack

"Nike has updated their range of iconic and venerable Air Max sneakers, including the Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Air max 95 and Air Max 97 with their newly developed textile called Engineered Mesh. While staying true to the famous silhouette, the updated version feature a much lighter and flexible construction and offer improved breathability. Be sure to check out the entire collection in the gallery above." - High Snobiety

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Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka Wool – Black/Medium Grey

"The latest addition to Nike‘s stable of wool-finished kicks is the Air Footscape Woven Chukka, given a winter-ready wool treatment that blends well with the distinctly asymmetrical design. The upper utilizes an especially coarse wool fabrication in a subdued charcoal grey hue, shot through with the Footscape’s signature patchwork weave snaking around the base of the shoe in varying shades of white, grey and black. Finally, the off-white hue of the characteristically chunky midsole makes for an attractive complement to the darker coloring of the upper. Find the Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka Wool in stock now at Caliroots’ Six Feet Down.

Style: 443686-014
Color: Black/Medium Grey

SIX FEET DOWN
Regeringsgatan 77 | Map
11139 Stockholm, Sweden" - Freshness

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Petrolicious Checks Out Two Classic Skylines

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"Petrolicious is back with a new video and this time around the focus is on two classic Nissan Skylines. Shot on a drizzly day in San Francisco, the crew at Petrolicious caught up with Ivan Jaramillo, the proud owner of a Hakosuka and Kenmeri Skyline, to talk about the cars. Having grown up as a fan of the two cars it was only natural that when the opportunity to purchase these Skylines came up, Jaramillo pounced on it. Here he talks about what they mean to him, why they are so special and how the two models differ as they get put through their paces in San Francisco. Check out the video for a look at these rarely seen beauties." - Hypebeast

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Das Programm – Online Resource of Designs by Dieter Rams

"There are specialized retail shops and then there is Das Programm, solely stocked with products by renowned German industrial designer Dieter Rams. Known for his clean, simple, and functional designs for the electronics brand Braun and furniture company Vitsœ, Das Programm is a living and ever-changing archive of Rams’ work run by Peter Kapos and Chris Ireson in London. Once at the online shop, you can get a hold of what the site sees as “some of the most desirable and important examples of Twentieth Century industrial design, until now largely unobtainable without travel or risk of e-auction frustration.” Divided into electronics and his work with furniture, in both you can find iconic and unique designs from Rams’ more than 40 years of design all in one place. Visit Das Programm online to learn more about their collection, which can be shipped worldwide." - Freshness

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Asics Gel Lyte 3 ‘Caviar’

"Originally a European general release, the Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Caviar’ will now be available at Kith NYC. A predominately Black upper is accented by Red throughout, while the Grey midsole features a speckled cement arch. Kith has been kind enough to include a pair of rope laces with each pair sold, giving it an appropriately styled update to an instant classic.

You can purchase the Gel Lyte 3 ‘Caviar’ from Kith NYC now for $120 USD." - High Snobiety

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Beauty & Youth x New Balance 1700

"New Balance is always in the midst of creating, redefining, and collaborating and this time we get the results of a pairing with Japanese retailer Beauty & Youth by United Arrows, which includes a unique collection made up of a pair of sneakers and two bags. The shoes are a special build of the classic 1700 runner using navy suede and mesh, accented with touches of tan leather, and a special pair of bespoke insoles. Two matching tote bags accompany the release, taking their styling cues from the kicks themselves, sporting a navy suede base leather handles. All three pieces from this pack from New Balance and Beauty & Youth will be release in February 2013 with pre-orders now open at Beauty & Youth’s ZOZOTOWN outlet." - Freshness

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Stussy x realmadHECTIC x New Balance ML999 “Selle Francais” Further Look

"As a sequel to the trio’s fall/winter collaboration last year, the combination of Stussy, realmadHECTIC and New Balance returns this season for another limited edition sneaker, a silhouette we previewed back in October. Inspired by “Selle Francais” – France’s number one breed of sport horse – the New Balance ML999 gets outfitted this time with light brown suede uppers, while red laces, and a chocolate brown leather lining are used for color contrast and textural variety. The entire upper package sits atop a white ABZORB-housing midsole, with the sneaker’s outsole taking up the same hue found on its lining. Look for the Stussy x realmadHECTIC x New Balance ML999 to become available this month at Stussy and Undefeated stores." - Hypebeast

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Vans Vault x Harris Tweed Fall/Winter 2012 Capsule Collection

"Today we present the newly released collaboration between Vans Vault and Harris Tweed for Fall/Winter 2012. We have to admit, that when first hearing about this coop, we expected something rather boring – the usual Harris Tweed fabric treatment, that we have already seen a hundred times these past seasons.

While the outcoming sneakers are still classic in a way, Vans Vault went a step further and did a great job sourcing some more unique Harris Tweed fabrics and colors and matching them well with premium leathers. They even mixed several different Harris Tweed fabrics on the same sneakers, resulting in a nice panelled look.

The collaboration pack includes the Vans Buffalo Boot LX, Era LX and Old Skool LX. All three shoes are now in stock at END." - High Snobiety


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