Cultures clash when Japanese fashion brand, Comme des Garcon and iconic Swedish brand, Tretorn bring together outdoor-classic style with cutting-edge fashion.The classic Tretorn T-56 and Nylite silhouettes are used as a canvas for the collaboration.Unique inscriptions of ‘liberty’, ‘himalaya’, ‘spirit’ and ‘training’, which have inspired the Comme des Garcons upcoming collection, appear in hand-scribbling on the upper of each shoe.
The product is in select Comme Des Garcons and Tretorn stores as well as a few other boutiques. More info and pics after the jump.
Asher Roth and The Roth boys show how they ball. Yeah, they didn’t win the Converse Band of Ballers tourney but the video is still funny enough to post.
This weeks match up brings two Sports Illustrated swimsuit stars to the stage. The Israeli stunner Bar Refaeli vs the Buffalo, NY “real girl” Jessica White. Both keep the SI swimsuit issues super and have been known to “associate” with superstars in film and sports. So who would you rather be building sand castles with? Check the pics after the jump.
Undisputed is a motion-portrait look book showcasing the Rocksmith Fall 2009 collection. This season’s line draws inspiration from the mood, primary color tones and experimental nature of Brooklyn in the 1990s. There’s no better setting to capture that nostalgia than the streets of Sunset Park, home of Brooklyn’s own NY Golden Gloves Champ William Shamar Whitt. The look book is directed by Lazlo, the man behind the entire Rocksmith video catalog. The soundtrack is produced by Brooklyn native and legendary producer Tumblin’ Dice.
Rocksmith Fall 09 hits stores worldwide late August.
Who can recognize the Two Kings, D.O.P. and the Noble Ahmen-Ra? Even if you can’t, guarantee you’ve partied to their production work in the late ’90s and early ’00s. Still can’t figure it out? For the answer go here
In September, the NSW Collection presents the “M51 Parka”, Nike’s unequaled pursuit of a higher level of function, performance and style. The NSW M51 Parka draws inspiration from the all-weather military silhouette with an innovative Nike twist. Linerless 2L Storm Fit keeps the M51 light and capable no matter the mission, while laser cut pocket detailing and laser cut perforated pit vents make the M51 a Parka unlike any other. NSW tonal branding adorns the M51 to let all know where you stand.
Today, August 17th Benny Gold is releasing an online only set of the above items in certain colors, including the black version of this shirt (I love it!). These special selections are only available online at http://shop.bennygold.com/
I can’t wait to see the wax glider candles in person, as it looks like you get to have some fun and put them together, in true styro-glider style!
All hip hop artists, established or aspiring, should take notes from Plugs 1, 2 and 3 when it comes to performing live. This video of De La Soul doing “Rock Cocaine” live during their Twenty Years and Rising Tour is a testament to their showmanship. What other hip hop group has been rockin consistently for 20 years straight?
More video from the Twenty Years and rising Tour. Buckshot performs “I gotcha open” and “who got the props” live at Nokia Theater NYC. Don’t front, real hip hop is over here.
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