Bear Paw Meat Handler Forks

A dangerous weapon for a Bruce Lee villain or a meat claw for some weekend grilling? 

"Plan on grilling some meat that's larger than your typical grill prongs can handle? Step up to these Bear Paw Meat Handler Forks ($15). Made from hard plastic, these tools work as an extension of your own hand, letting you easily pick up large cuts of meat, securely hold it when carving, or just use the Paws themselves to shred the meat like a vicious wild animal." - Uncrate

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Star Wars: The Blueprints

Ooh, blueprints for the Millennium Falcon...

"Been dreaming of hiring a celestial crew to build your very own fully armed and operational battle station? You're going to need this. Star Wars: The Blueprints ($450) brings together for the first time more than 500 photographs and illustrations that show how the Star Wars galaxy was designed, from R2-D2 and the Cantina to the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star, accompanied by commentary by J. W. Rinzler and many of the original draftsmen who worked on the designs themselves. More than a simple book, this deluxe 15" x 18" tome weighs in at 35 pounds, and is limited to just 5,000 English-language copies, each of which will be hand-numbered. Technically, it's sorta like owning the MacGuffin from Episode IV." - Uncrate

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Shwood for BEAMS Canby Glasses

Quality materials here...

"Shwood has teamed up with Japanese retailer BEAMS on a limited run of Canby frames with clear, antireflective CR-39 Carl Zeiss lenses. Featuring a two-tone frame, the glasses are offered in Zebrawood/East Indian Rosewood and East Indian Rosewood/Maple wood combos. Also included is a wooden slider case, branded with a laser-engraved BEAMS logo. The collection is limited to 100 pairs of each colorway with a select few available through Shwood." - High Snobiety

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Nathan Clark, Creator of the Desert Boot, Dead at 94

A sad day for footwear. Mr. Clark, I will appreciate my Desert Boots even more now, thank you for this timeless design. RIP...

"The iconic desert boot as we know it today, worn by everyone from Steve McQueen to the dude on the subway next to you this morning, wouldn't have existed without the passion of Nathan Clark, who died on June 23rd at the age of 94. Clark was the great-grandson of the founder of Clarks and he developed an admirable zeal for the lace-up ankle boots worn by desert fighters in Burma during World War II. The suede material and crepe sole of the boot wasn't an immediate hit with the Brits upon Clark's return from fighting, but the Americans loved them; most notably the, ahem, lack of maintenance and comfort factor.
Clark must have passed a satisfied soul, indeed, as the versatility of desert boots have been re-embraced in the recent heritage-happy menswear scene; being interpreted by the likes of J.Crew, Dior, Opening Ceremony and TOPMAN. So, next time you lace up those McAllisters (you know you have a pair) have a momentary vigil for Nathan Clark: a true footwear legend. The GQ Eye salutes you.

— Sean Hotchkiss 

photo: Guardian/UK" - GQ

 

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New Balance Minimus Life Shoe

Curious about the comfort level of these, the weight is attractive, but what about support and cushioning?

"Despite its name, the New Balance Minimus Life Shoe ($100) isn't a sneaker designed for a lower than average lifespan. Instead, it's designed for wear with or without socks, inspired by Good Form Running, and built with a lightweight, flexible EVA midsole and outsole, a synthetic mesh upper, and a slip-on design that's great for those of us who think laces are for doilies." - Uncrate

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IMPOZ – Triumph Speed Racer | Modified Triumph Speed Triple

Bruce Wayne...Batman...they would both be proud...

"Not all custom motorcycles have their starts as Harley-Davidson. Stemmed from radical weight reduction for illegal street racing in Japan, these heavily modified motorcycles extenuated all aspects with exception of powerplant, transmission, fuel tank, and wheels. Manufacturers soon follow suite by creating a whole class of vehicles aptly called “naked bikes”. Often, however, purists see manufacturers’ modifications as “skin deep” only and take upon themselves to complete the alteration. French graphic designer Benjamin Blanchard did just that with his stock TRIUMPH Speed Triple. Already well known as TRIUMPH‘s most iconic model, Blanchard and his design studio IMPOZ, went about stripping the Speed Triple to its bare essentials. Then built it back up with a shorten chassis with the removal of front headlights completely. Blanchard installed a Cylon-like LED rear light and covered the end product in stealthy matte black paint. via: Awesomer" - Freshness

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‘Everybody reads the same story differently’ - 07.01.11

The creativity driving this campaign is awesome. It feeds on the imaginations and thought processes of so many perspectives and even gets you to consider your highlighter usage...

"Oh, the art of highlighting! I love this ad campaign ‘Everybody reads the same story differently’ by Y&R Bogotá, Colombia. When i ran across it at Ads of the World tonight, it just made me smile, and then want to take a highlighter to everything. Too cute to see the various perspectives they play with on who highlights what… see them all up close on the next page: The Little Prince, Don Quixote, and Moby Dick!
Click any of the images to see them larger!" - notcot.com

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Stussy x JAM HOME MADE Carabiner Hook & Safety Pin

Love the colors and design from Jam Home Made on these, influenced by fashion blended with functionality...

"Japanese accessories brand JAM HOME MADE has branched out in a consistent manner over the past few seasons. With the ability to infiltrate and appeal to a wide demographic, the brand has engaged in collaborations of contrasting nature from more fashion-orientated works with George Cox, to pedestrian and street-minded collaborations including Stussy and adidas Originals. In a follow-up collection with Stussy, JAM HOME MADE create some of their iconic accessories in new colors. Consisting of carabiners and safety pins, they come in three different colors available as of June 28." - Hypebeast - L. Ruano

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Entourage x Nike SB Dunk Low Premium – Lights Out...

No longer a really devoted Nike SB/Dunk fan, I will have to say that these look amazing. A fan of the show and the elements incorporated into the design of the shoe. Sad to see the show go and hope these will remain with the family and friends, rather than see them on eBay later on...

"With the final season of HBO’s hit comedy, Entourage finally underway. Los Angeles boutique HOT ROD is now able to reveal more aspect on the special Nike SB Dunk Low Premium – Lights Out Edition for the show’s casts and crews. A fan of Nike SB, Entourage‘s creator Doug Ellin wanted a farewell gift in the form of a Nike SB footwear to mark the end of the show. With help from HOT ROD, a shop he frequents on Westwood Blvd. of L.A., Ellin was able to turn his idea into fruition. Taking elements he loved on the Air Jordans and the Supreme x Nike SB collabs, Ellin worked with Nike Skateboarding design team to modeled all these aspects on the Lights Out edition. Most notable is the elephant skin pattern embossed on its leather overlay. Aptly referencing the series finale, Ellin asked for a tonal black colorwary, on a mix of leather and suede. A white midsole serves as contrast to the all black appearance. Unfortunately these were made only for the friends and family of Entourage.

HOT ROD
2243 Westwood Blvd. | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90064" - Freshness

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Air Jordan III Black Cement – 2011 Retro

This is definitely good news for collectors who've missed out on the previous retros. Yes, many will argue the quality of the shoe compared to the previous versions, but I'm just happy to have an opportunity to add this to the collection as a retro...

"By now the legend has been discussed and dissected to the degree that Jordan diehards can, in their sleep, ably recite the pertinent facts with respect to the Air Jordan III —  how a former architect took over the design reigns for the third iteration of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe and ended up igniting a revolution. There is the risk that one can actually become bogged down by the weight of history, as the firsts are many and profound: the first appearance of the Jumpman logo, the first appearance of a visible air unit, the introduction of the famed elephant print. Meanwhile, as the player himself was coming into full command of his powers, Nike sponsored a coming out party that forever changed how athletes, and their shoes, are marketed.

And while the history is important, the Jordan diehard’s appreciation for the Air Jordan III can simply be captured by examining the following images. The Air Jordan III in the black/cement colorway is slated for a holiday 2011 release. For those who can’t wait, a full size run is available now at Marquee Sole." - Freshness

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‘Kindergarten’ Exhibition at Galleria Civica di Modena

 Even Mickey has an off day from time to time...

 
"Today we can give you a nice look at the works on display of the ‘Kindergarten’ exhibition, that is opening tonight at the Galleria Civica di Modena. The group show includes works by Delta, Tom Sachs, Futura, Mode2, Os Gemeos and Kostas Seremetis. All artists worked on sculptures for the show and their style, as many of you should know, is very different.

The official opening is tonight at 6:30pm. The show runs until September 18th.
Galleria Civica
Palazzina dei Giardini
MODENA – Italy

Take a detailed look at all works on display after the jump." - High Snobiety

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Flight Club Launches SneakerArchive.com

Flight Club extends it's consignment reach even further in the online space with SneakerArchive...

"About a year after the opening of its mega store in New York City, Flight Club opened another massive storefront, virtually this time around. Flight Club‘s new SneakerArchive.com offers a wide range of sneakers, now re-appointed with even more data points and historical facts on each pair. Similar to its mammoth retail space on 812 Broadway, this virtual consignment shop offers roughly 10,000 pairs for sale from labels such as Air Jordans, Nike Basketball, Nike Skateboarding, Nike Running, Adidas, Reebok, Converse, and New Balance. This vast, real-time inventory means that sneaker aficionados can place a purchase when ever and where ever they want without the hassles found on other auction sites." - Freshness

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Medicom Toy Bearbrick x Bicycle Playing Cards

Would be awesome to have this just hanging around the coffee table for those random card games...

"Anyone who’s ever played cards is likely to be familiar with the iconic Bicycle brand. Medicom Toy has just announced the arrival of a special edition set of cards as part of a collaboration between Bicycle and Japanese toy manufacturer Bearbrick. The playing card set is currently available for purchase now through select stockists." - Hypebeast - Adrian Brinkley


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HUF Los Angeles Closes

I suppose it was only a matter of time, given the economy and the original store closing. Hopefully they can recover while preserving their presence online and in other retailers brand offerings...

"San Francisco-based brand HUF has been a moving force in the streetwear industry since the brand’s first store opened in 2002. Founded by pro-skateboarder Keith Hufnagel, the HUF clothing line has been instrumental in terms of setting a West Coast urban aesthetic, however, it can be easy to forget that before the label existed, Keith’s store had to flourish. And flourish it did – becoming a mecca for exclusive and limited-edition sneakers, clothing and accessories and opening up a satellite location in Los Angeles. Now, nearly 10 years after opening its now-closed San Fransisco location, HUF has announced that its LA store will also close, leaving no retail locations left and effectively ending its physical presence as a brand. Below is the message that Keith left to explain HUF’s retail situation to confused fans and customers." - Hypebeast - Douglas Brundage

To whom it may concern:
We unexpectedly lost our lease recently at our HUF LA shop on Fairfax, and unfortunately closed its doors this past Sunday. We are all bummed about it, and will miss being on the block and all the good times we had at that shop… But change happens and we will keep cruising on and making great stuff. This upcoming year will mark HUF’s 10-year anniversary as a brand, which we will celebrate with the release of exclusive collaboration projects throughout the year. You can still pick up HUF products at your local HUF dealers, and can always find us right here on our website. We hope to be able to reopen HUF retail shops again in the future, but at this time are not sure when or where… We will keep you posted. As for now, our time and efforts will continue to be entirely devoted to perfecting the brand and its product. We could never have foreseen how rapidly the brand would grow since its beginning, and would like to sincerely thank all of you who have walked through our doors in any of our shops over the last decade. Thanks for the support, and stay tuned!
Sincerely,
Keith Hufnagel

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Reebok Insta Pump Fury LE Pack

Definitely into the Neon Yellow/Black and Hot Pink/Grey pairs...

"Does anyone know if Rick Ross likes these? How about Swizzy? Either way the Insta Pump Fury has been holding it down for Reebok for a minute… and looking at this new limited edition pack, it’s almost like they never left. The Velcro-backed model is an interesting take.

More images follow after the click." - High Snobiety


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Car Camping Essentials...

Graham Hiemstra's list of simple camping necessities with a bit of a modern designed twist. Read more for products details at the end of the post...

"Even a passing mention of camping conjures up vivid memories of sleeping under the stars, watching the sun rise and the quintessential smell of a campfire. An adventurous way to escape the daily grind, we've prepared a few gear round-ups for different levels of outdoorsiness. This first—for the more sedentary car camping set—includes a few items that will enhance your time at the campground..." - Cool Hunting - Graham Hiemstra

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Head Porter Plus 2011 Spring/Summer Gingham Series

I like Head Porter...I like Gingham plaid. Feels like a pretty good combination to me...

"Japanese label Head Porter Plus jumps on the gingham bandwagon for Spring/Summer 2011, releasing a set of new pieces just in time for warm-weather festivities to begin. The shorts, short-sleeved button down and long-sleeved shirt all included in this drop are crafted from lightweight cotton gingham in sky blue, navy and black. Originally revived during the Mod fashion craze of the 1960s, gingham is experiencing another resurgence lately in basic preppy and high-fashion circles alike. The Head Porter Plus pieces are available now.
Source: honeyee" - Hypebeast - Douglas Brundage


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Animals Being Dicks...

Absolute hilarity from these tricky animals...

 
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Gallery 1950 x Peanuts T-Shirts

Love the Charlie Brown and Eames Rocker shirt...

"Japan’s Gallery 1950 pulls a Peanuts license for a set of tees featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy acting a bit classier than usual. Charlie rolls on the Eames rocker while Snoopy get his newboy hat on to play tennis, amongst other pursuits.

More graphics can be seen after the click." - High Snobiety

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Nakahouse

 Absolutely stunning. The cleanliness of the white allows for endless possibilities in terms of color usage for the home's decor...

"Los Angeles based architecture firm X Ten recently completed their remodel of the Nakahouse, a 1960′s hillside home. The home sits tightly in the Hollywood hills where it looks out onto breathtaking views of the city below. The team at X Ten explained that “the existing home was built as a series of interconnected terraced spaces on the down slope property.” Because of zoning and geographical constraints X Ten built off of the existing footprint..." - KNSTRCT

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Ken Block DiRT 3 Gymkhana: Tilt Shift Edition

If you ever wanted to imagine controlling Ken Block's ride as an RC car, here's your chance...



"Following the success of Ken Block’s DiRT 3 Battersea Gymkhana video, we’re now offered new footage of his run at Battersea Power Station, as filmed through a tilt-shift lens. The tilt-shift lens creates the effect of a miniaturised world as Ken Block performs a masterclass in car control around the iconic London landmark which was turned into the DC Compound — a level from DiRT 3 set at Battersea Powerstation. DiRT 3 boasts more cars, more locations, more routes and more events than any other game in the series. Players can push their car control to the limit in all-new, Gymkhana-inspired showpiece challenges and enjoy a career of an elite professional driver, competing in off-road racing events on the intense, weather-beaten Rally stages of Europe, Africa and the US. DiRT 3 is now available for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC Games For Windows LIVE." - Hypebeast - L. Ruano

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Happy Birthday! Nike Swoosh!

Happy Belated Birthday Nike Swoosh! An amazing story behind the brand identity for one of the largest athletic footwear and clothing designers/manufacturers in the world.

For more details around this story, click the link at the end of the post to read further...

A simple check mark established itself as a timeless symbol on this Saturday some 40 years ago. With all the submissions in place, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recognized the Nike Swoosh logo on June 18th, 1971. But what became the designer of this icon, who reportedly gotten only $35 for her effort? Reporter Allan Brettman of The Oregonian tracked down graphic designer Carolyn Davidson, who indeed only billed the company $35, or $2 per hour for 17.5 hours, for her work. An assistant professor at Portland State University and a part-time executive at Blue Ribbon Sports, Phil Knight’s chance meeting with Davidson, then a graphic designer major, landed her a freelance gig with Knight. After years of chart and presentation productions for Knight’s numerous meetings with Onitsuka Tiger of Japan, whose sneakers Blue Ribbon Sports distributed at the time. Knight asked Davidson to create something else, a logo. Disagreements between Knight and execs at Onitsuka made it clear he should create his own firm. But obstacles, especially the mammoth adidas, meant Knight needed something as symbolic as the 3-Stripe. That task went to Davidson.

Sketches after sketches, Knight and rest of the Blue Ribbon team – made up of Jeff Johnson and Bob Woodell, decided on a simple check mark with a curve, also Davidson’s favorite. Interestingly enough, Knight brushed at the Swoosh first, stated “…maybe it will grow on me.” So which came first? It was the Swoosh then the name “Nike”, at the suggestion of Nike’s very first employee, Jeff Johnson. And what of Davidson’s compensation? In 1983, Knight and Woodell held a surprise party for her at Nike’s office (captured on video). Along with a Swoosh-shaped gold ring, studded with a small diamond, Woodell presented Davidson a stock certificate of the company. Though till this day Davidson won’t disclose just how much shares she received at the time. A rough calculation reveals if Davidson held onto just a single share of Nike stock, which she said she did, from 1983 to now including all the stock splits, that one share will amount to $643,035. via: Oregonian..." - Freshness

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Dear Photograph...

Reminisce about the past while comparing to the present...

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Mission Workshop Sanction Rucksack

From the minds who brought you Chrome, MW delivers this solid pack as another option for the cyclist who would prefer an alternative to the traditional messenger bag...

"Carry everything you need for the day, night, and afterwards with the Mission Workshop Sanction Rucksack ($180). Built with waterproof fabrics to military specifications, the Sanction offers multiple waterproof compartments, a large zippered pocket for your laptop or tablet, and internal frame sheet for extra support, and urethane coated zippers. Available in a range of subdued colors including black, olive, gray, and "charcoal." - Uncrate

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Arcade Light Switch

For the true gamers at heart...

"If your love for token-powered gaming borders on the obsessive, you'll likely love this Arcade Light Switch ($35). Made using actual arcade machine push buttons, these switches install just like any other light switch, are available in a wide range of color combinations, and make a great finishing touch for a retro-heavy game room. [Thanks, Ryan]" - Uncrate

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Porter Face 2-Way Helmet Bag

Love the simplicity, colors and functionality...

"Taking elements of militaristic helmet bags, the Porter Face collection creates a simple yet utilitarian bag with their recent release. The relatively narrow dimensions of the bag make for a good document carrier while three external 3D pockets offer further storage options for smaller items. The bag comes in both black and olive variations via select retailers including B Jirushi Yoshida." - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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New Balance 2011 Fall ML999 Black/Grey

Yes, another simple color palette for a signature model that we really only see in Asia...

"Fall 2011 welcomes another colorway in the 999 from New Balance. Although a bit less popular than some of their other staples, the sneakers have recieved quite the revival this year with the acclaimed Concepts colorway that dropped some months back. Shown above is a simple black and grey colorway, featuring a mix of suede, mesh and nubuck on the uppers. A release is slated towards the end of July 2011.

Source: FRESHNGOOD.COM" - Hypebeast

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mastermind JAPAN x Lee Denim Collection

mastermind collaborates with one of the oldest American-based denim manufacturers.

"Once again mastermind JAPAN and Lee get together to work on some denim pieces. For Fall 2011 the two present raw denim jeans and matching jacket, as well as a washed denim. All three pieces feature the mastermind JAPAN skull and bones logo, embroidered, keeping it overall rather subtle, especially compared to the usual pieces of the Japanese brand. The collection will be available exclusively at the mastermind JAPAN Zozovilla store.

Check out all pieces in detail after the jump." - High Snobiety

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Xploderz Water Pellet Guns

Super Soakers were the authority in my childhood. Here's another game changer...

"It's about time someone offered all the advantages of paintball without the paint. Xploderz Water Pellet Guns ($15-$40) shoot pellets made of a super-absorbent polymer that you "grow" in water before loading into a cartridge and slapping on your weapon of choice: either the pistol-like XBlaster 200, the mid-sized, Uzi-like XStormer 1000, or the sniper-style XRanger 2000. As an added bonus, you can crush the spent ammo into your yard to help it stay healthy in the dry heat — the polymer was designed by the Department of Agriculture, after all. [via]" - Uncrate

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Audi R18 – Pinewood Derby Racer | By Scout Leader Sam Francis

Time sure have changed from the days of simple kit Pinewood Derby Racers...

"With motorsports’ most prestigious endurance race, 24 Hours of Le Mans, to take place this weekend. It was only fitting to visit the most talked about “vehicle”, the Audi R18. Though quite impressive in itself, the subject matter in this case is the not the actual version of R18. Instead, its miniature version made by scout leader Sam Francis for the annual Pinewood Derby.

A headline feature story on Autoblog, the Francis’ pine doppelganger is such that its easily mistaken as the real thing at first glance. Made under strict guidelines set by Boy Scouts of America, the Pinewood Derby Audi R18 comes in under 5 ounces and utilized wheels/axles stipulated by the Pinewood Derby organizers. It also have made from a block of pine and assembled in 30 days. But Francis had a few tricks up his sleeves too. With his know-hows as an electrical engineer, Francis added a a 3.6-volt lithium-ion battery and 14 LED as the R18′s headlights, stop lights, and status lights on the sides. In order to fully wire the model, it was made from hallowed out halves at first, put together near the end of the process. A poignant reminder that we all should’ve paid attention during those shop and craft classes back in high school… via: Autoblog" - Freshness

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Nike Air Presto Summer 2011

Some more details on the upcoming Prestos for Summer 2011...

"Today we show you three of the latest colorways of the Nike Air Presto to release for Summer 2011. With the summer really starting to kick in, these are just perfect, offering a light and comfortable sneaker in refreshing summer colorways, while still performing when needed. Kix-Files has them in stock now." - High Snobiety

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EDWIN Factory Video

Edwin, the "Levi's" of Japan...


Factory from Edwin Europe on Vimeo.


"Japanese brand EDWIN offers us a peek into their complicated, high-quality denim making process in this informative and entertaining short video. Detailing everything from the stitching of the pockets to the hand-distressing and washing of the jeans – EDWIN has made an excellent choice by showing consumers exactly how much hard work and effort goes into creating one pair of their premium denim." - Hypebeast - Douglas Brundage

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Read Your Bookcase by Saporiti

Creativity mated with the potential of awesome functionality and a beneficial daily suggestion...

"Italian furniture and interior design company Saporiti has come up with a clever and unique concept for this wooden bookshelf. By playing around with the placement of the shelves within each box, they were able to visibly form the phrase “READ YOUR BOOKCASE.” Each individual shelf contains a different letter and can be stacked to form a complete word or stand freely on its own." - Hypebeast - Adrian Brinkley

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J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Hypetrak Present: Laws – Yesterday’s Future (A Dedication to Paul McCartney)

A dedication mix tape worth listening to...

"Florida-based hip-hop artist Laws has recently signed with the Grammy-winning production trio J.U.S.T.I.C.E League. Hypetrak linked up with Laws and J.U.S.T.I.C.E League for his third and latest mixtape, Yesterday’s Future, hosted by influential DJs Don Cannon and Mick Boogie. Inspired by the timeless music of Paul McCartney, Laws selected 13 of McCartney’s songs and offered hip-hop infused renditions over to be recreated by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League and more. Get your own digital copy of the mixtape here and make sure to read Hypetrak’s interview with the artist here." - Hypebeast - Petar Kujundzic

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Original Fake ID Online Store Launched

An update on the details regarding the latest OF ID project. A bit anti-climactic if you ask me...

"After an initial announcement over the weekend, the new Original Fake ID online store launched today. Our speculations were not completely off, basically they are offering a black and a white Original Fake tee in the store, allowing you to write a personalized message in Kaws letters on the front. Check it out here." - High Snobiety

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Original Fake ID...

Curious to see what the outcome is with this collaboration/project and whether or not it will available to those outside of Japan...

"Medicom announces Original Fake ID. For now we cannot tell you what exactly it is – a new line, an online store with customization options, a lot is possible. We can already tell you that it launches June 6th, so we will be able to tell you more about this new project by artist Kaws and Medicom, in a couple of days. Stay tuned!' - High Snobiety

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Reebok Pump Fury Cherry

The cherry is a nice touch...

"Reebok is going back to basics with this new version of the classic Pump Fury sneakers. Black and white tones constructs the retro high tech shoes and bright pink accents are thrown into the mix for a touch of color. Although the technology may not be the newest, the Pump system still works wonders by providing a perfect fit for the feet and the Hexalite cushioning system in the midsole ensures shock absorption and comfort. These are limited to select Reebok outlets and Styles in Tokyo have them in stock right now." - Freshness

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New Balance CM1700 WA Fall 2011

Still haven't managed to pick up a pair of 1700s. Here's another clean and simple execution from NB...

"We preview an upcoming colorway of the New Balance CM1700 for Fall 2011. The running shoe comes in a very nice looking beige suede with perforation details on the front and only a few grey accents set on the upper. A release date is set for July 2011, but Mita already has the sneaker up for pre-order." - High Snobiety

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Nike Sportswear Air Max 1 Hyperfuse

The epitome of classic Nike runners gets an update with new technology and materials...

"Originally seen in a performance context, Nike Sportswear are the latest benefactors of Hyperfuse technology. An automated, heat pressurized system ensures the most efficient use in the product process. The Hyperfuse technology features three layers, one for stability, one for breathability and the third for durability. One of the first lifestyle models to incorporate Hyperfuse is none other than the Air Max 1 with a release set in the very near future." - Hypebeast - Eugene Kan

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Jonas Bevacqua Passes Away at 34

A sad day for the fashion world and street wear scene. RIP Jonas...

"Multiple sources have confirmed this afternoon that LRG Co-Founder Jonas Bevacqua has passed away. Specific details regarding his passing are not available but it’s more than a sad day for the world of fashion, and even more specifically the streetwear culture. Jonas Bevacqua was a youthful thirty-four years of age at the time of his death. We conducted one of his last interviews earlier this month for those interested in reading. Our deepest condolences go out to Jonas’s friends and family." - Hypebeast

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