Kid Cudi to Star in ‘Need for Speed’ Film

"Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi has joined Aaron Paul in DreamWorks’ adaptation of the Electronic Arts video game Need for Speed. Also starring in the film are Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek and Harrison Gilbertson.

Dominic Cooper and Imogen Poots are in charge of the production, and the film has been dated for release on February 7th, 2014. The story sees Aaron Paul play a local street racer who, after being framed for the death of a friend, joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge." - High Snobiety

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Fresh Off The Boat with Eddie Huang: Back in Taiwan – Part 1

"Eddie Huang has a unique success story that starts in law school, has its middle in Manhattan’s popular Baohaus and currently sees him adventuring in Taiwan. The latest edition of his travel feature on VICE, entitled “Fresh Off The Boat with Eddie Huang,” charts the young entrepreneur as he explores the various sights and sounds that Taiwan has to offer. In part 1 of the installment, Huang must adjust his necessarily New York hip-hop influence to try his hand at a new venture: being the lead singer of a metal band. Featuring some choice editing and hilarious moments, the first installment of “Back in Taiwan” definitely leaves the viewer hungry for more. Stay tuned for more from Huang’s return to East Asia." - Hypebeast

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OriginalFake KAWS Boba Fett Companion

"Fan-favorite Star Wars character Boba Fett is the latest subject to receive a KAWS Companion makeover courtesy of Medicom Toy and OriginalFake. Famous for his role as an intergalactic bounty hunter in The Empire Strikes Back, Fett’s vinyl rendition mates KAWS signature look with the Mandalarian’s iconic armor; complete with battle damage. The limited edition figure is said to be a Japan exclusive and will arrive at OriginalFake Tokyo on January 26." - High Snobiety


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nanamica 2013 Spring/Summer GORE-TEX Soutien Collar Coat

"Japanese outerwear label nanamica specializes in fusing performance fabrics with high-end design. For an example, look no further than the brand’s GORE-TEX Soutien Collar Coat, one of the highlights of their 2013 spring/summer collection. The Soutien Collar Coat is a breathable, though impermeable jacket that looks perfect for city walks in the unpredictable weather spring tends to bring. A modernized version of your father’s trusty trench coat, the design has two expertly measured slant pockets at the side, as well a hidden pocket on the inside for extra storage. The Soutien Collar Coat comes in eight colorways to match any outfit, including standards such as royal blue, deep black, charcoal grey and beige. The coat is priced at ¥57,750 JPY (approximately $647 USD) and is available now via nanamica’s online store." - Hypebeast


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10 Years of Vans Vault: 2003 – 2013

"Believe it or not. 2013 marks 10 years for Vans’ high-end Vault line. Offered to only a handful of retailers, the Vans Vault collection has produced countless gems over it’s decade long existance. From early Marc Jacobs collaborations to the introduction of now long-standing Vans contributor Taka Hayashi, the line is as impressive as it is deep.

While at Agenda Trade Show, we had the chance to photograph Vans’ own 10 year anniversary retrospective that includes pieces by Billykirk, The Brothers Marshall, Brooks, Filson, Pendleton, Moon Eyes, Robert Williams and more.

Flip through our gallery for a look back at the first 10 years of Vans Vault.

Photography: Highsnobiety.com" - High Snobiety


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Nike Air Max 95 Dynamic Flywire – Anthracite/Volt

"The Nike Air Max 95 has seen various permutations over the years, but the shoe’s lineage will continue to remain steadfast as long as Nike keeps the OG neon colorway alive. That’s the case with this Air Max 95 Dynamic Flywire, drawing a direct line to its antecedent courtesy of the gradient grey upper, reflective detailing and neon accents. A one-piece mesh upper, Dynamic Flywire technology and full-length articulated Max Air unit point to the shoe’s 21st century inception, but its ancestry is firmly rooted in the year 1995. Look for the kicks to launch soon through select retailers, including atmos Tokyo." - Freshness

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Bang & Olufsen’s New BeoLab 15/16 Speaker System

"Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high end, custom-made audio and video products announces the launch of its latest built-in sound system at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The integrated speaker solution is comprised of two-way active speakers (BeoLab 15), an active subwoofer (BeoLab 16) and a rack-ready amplifier (Amplifier 1) – all created specifically for in-wall or in-ceiling placement.

The design and engineering teams have collaborated on a visual identity that is distinct but discreet, with a motorized tilt function that directs the sound where you want it when the speakers are on, then retreats to flush when no longer needed.

“The motorized tilt functionality brings a touch of magic to an in-wall, in-ceiling speaker. It offers something unexpected to the listening experience and also makes the performance and acoustical sound stage so much better,” states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. “There is no doubt that the BeoLab 15/16 built-in sound solution will resonate well with the North American consumer. Its design, custom installation and natural aluminum finish makes it second to none in its category.”

The new BeoLab 15, BeoLab 16 and Amplifier 1 sound solution is available at selected Bang & Olufsen stores from January 2013. Priced at $4595 for the entire solution – pair of BeoLab 15 speakers, BeoLab 16 and the Amplifier 1." - High Snobiety


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Horween: Essex and Dublin

"One of the challenges for us as tanners is to keep coming up with “new” leathers. When we’re developing a leather it is usually because there is a customer that is asking for something specific. Typically, the resulting leather ends up being a variation of an existing leather that has been designed and tanned to meet certain aesthetic and performance characteristics. These demands change all the time and range widely – a leather needs to change to be waterproof, cementable, breathable, stronger, burnishable, softer, firmer, shinier, duller – the list goes on and the combinations are endless...

On the other side, sometimes we develop new leathers because we think they will just look, feel and turn out really well. Relatively recently we had the thought – “what if we take a top quality cowhide and tan it with the same liquor we use to tan shell cordovan?” We’re kind of up there with Heinz and the upside-down-ketchup-bottle idea on this one. While it’s a little more complicated than just changing packaging, we should’ve thought of it much sooner…

Like any development it almost never works out perfectly the first time through. But, after a solid 2 – 3 years of trials and production runs, we’ve nailed it. The leather already has a handful of iterations, but the base tannage is called Essex. It’s a rich, full grain leather that utilizes the same blends of extracts that we use in our shell cordovan. It’s already available in a handful of products, and I personally think that the new Libero Ferrero shows off the character of the leather beautifully. This, in addition to themselves being amazing bags. Matt Lafferty was kind enough to let me take some photos of the finished product.

A waxed version of the leather, named Dublin, can also be found in many products in the Allen Edmonds Rough Collection." - Nick @ Horween Leathers


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‘Ballo’ Portable Stereo Speakers by Bernhard Burkard for OYO

"Bernhard Burkard is a swiss design studio, developed the ‘Ballo Speaker’ speaker for Hong Kong based brand OYO (Objects You Obsess).
The shape of the Ballo is conceived as a perfect sphere with no actual stand. The speaker is round as a ball and lays, rolls or hangs for a 360 degree music experience. A colorful belt fuses two hemispheres, protecting the speaker and increasing the bass tones when placed on a surface. The device is equipped with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. A standard 3.5mm jack used for headphones makes the Ballo compatible with most audio devices. The speaker turns on automatically when connected to a device. If you want stereo sound you need to connect 2 speakers via a stereo wire, as the audio output is singularly mono.

Check out the Ballo Speakers in different color variations in the gallery above." - High Snobiety

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Fujifilm X100S – A First Look & Full Specs

"A day before the official announcement, Fujifilm UK has leaked the full details of the new Fujifilm X100S.

The X100 originally launched 2 years ago and has put Fujifilm back on the map like no other camera in a long time. Beautiful design and great performance were packed into the X100, whose successor we can take a first look at today.

The design language, vintage inspiration, stays the same, yet a series of new innovative features has made its way into the camera. With the X100S, Fujifilm introduces a new higher-definition Hybrid Viewfinder and a new sensor and processor. A newly develped 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor allows for incredibly high quality images, compared to the ones of a full frame camera. The camera also comes with the world’s fastest AF with just 0.08 seconds.

Here are the full specs of the new Fujifilm X100S:
· 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
· EXR Processor II
· High Definition Hybrid Viewfinder (OVF / EVF)
· FUJINON 23mm f/2 lens
· Intelligent Hybrid AF (with the world’s fastest AF speed of 0.08 secs (*1))
· Start-up time of 0.5 secs (*4)
· Shutter time lag of 0.01 secs
· Shooting interval of 0.5 secs
· High-contrast and wide viewing-angle 2.8-inch Premium Clear LCD (460K dots)
· Super Intelligent Flash
· Burst shooting rate of up to 6 frames per second at full resolution (max. 29 frames)
· Focus Peak Highlight function
· Digital Split Image display
· Artistic filters
· Full HD movie recording (60fps / 30fps)

Tomorrow we should be able to give you a closer look at the camera, as well as the new Fujifilm X20, the successor of the X10." - High Snobiety
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Leica – Revival of a Legend Video

"Undoubtedly bolstered by a strong demand for analog photography, and the insatiable consumer thirst of a burgeoning Mainland China market, Leica has seen its fortunes turn around significantly within the last 10 years. In a short segment seen here, Leica’s testament to quality and functionality are the precursors to one of the world’s most respected brands. In 2004, the future of the brand was in serious doubt as it teetered on the brink of bankruptcy. Yet thanks to the vision of investor Andreas Kaufmann, the brand was able to achieve profitability five years later.


Source: Leica News & Rumors"

 

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Jay-Z Will Write The Great Gatsby Score

"Word is that no one less than Jay-Z himself will be putting together the score for the soon releasing The Great Gatsby remake.


Indeed, it was confirmed by Jay’s collaborator on the project, producer The Bullitts, who tweeted, “Jay-Z and myself have been working tirelessly on the score for the upcoming #CLASSIC The Great Gatsby! It is too DOPE for words!”

It might sound crazy but not all that unexpected as a matter of fact that firstly Jay-Z provided the track ‘No Church In The Wild’ for the second Gatsby trailer and secondly, Baz Luhrmann is the director, who’s poppy and hyper-saturated style of making pictures is so just like Jay. - we are curious!" - High Snobiety

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Nosaj Thing – Saturn’s Return

"Underground producer Nosaj Thing dabbles in various genres, having worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Toro Y Moi over the span of his decade-long music career. The Los Angeles-based artist is working on a new album, Home, which is a follow-up to his 2009 genre-blurring release, Drift. The artist sat down with HYPETRAK for an exclusive interview about his love for hip-hop, working with designer Daito Manabe and the roller coaster that is being in one’s 20s. An altogether humanizing interview for a lofty talent, the conversation surely generates attention for Home, which releases on January 22. Choice excerpts from the interview can be read below while the interview is available in its entirety here.



Let’s talk about early beginnings, how did you get started with music?

I got into DJ’ing through older friends when I was 12, but I started producing freshman year of high school. I was 13 and a friend of mine gave me some production software and I installed it on my Dad’s computer and since then I was just kind of hooked.

What was the music like in the beginning?

The guys that I was DJ’ing with, they were doing hip-hop so it started with that. But then my homie that gave me the production software also liked house music. So it was cool that I had friends that were into different types of music at a young age that influenced me to actually try different styles from the start.

Speaking of style, your sound it’s very unique, is that something you can put into words?

Ha, I don’t know, man. Well for Nosaj Thing it’s hip-hop, it’s electronic music. It’s experimental." - Hypebeast

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Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte III “Super Green” for Soles4Souls

"Following a super successful 2012 that saw Ronnie Fieg partnering with ASICS on a number of occasions, his latest project serves as a humanitarian effort to show just how thankful he is for his past successes. The Gel Lyte III “Super Green” sees the designer joining forces with Soles4Souls for 300 pairs of shoes for those less fortunate in Haiti. In the past other nations like Tanzania and Costa Rica have been the beneficiaries of Soles4Souls’ kindness – allowing people to safely transport themselves to areas with safer resources, homes and communities thanks to their new shoes. Kith’s Pete Forester is currently in Haiti to give out the shoes. For those interested, his journey can be tracked here." - Hypebeast

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Made-Craft: iVictrola for iPhone/iPad

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