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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:26:57 -0400

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Frank Ocean Unveils “Channel Orange” Cover &...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:37:55 -0400

Frank Ocean Unveils “Channel Orange” Cover & Tracklist

Rapper and R&B crooner Frank Ocean is set to follow up last year’s critically acclaimed Nostalgia, Ultramixtape and Watch the Throne appearances with his highly-anticipated studio debut, Channel Orange, this summer. Ahead of its release, Ocean has dropped the minimalist cover art for the album alongside the official tracklist, thus confirming appearances from the likes of Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt, John Mayer and Andre 3000. The 17-track Channel Orange is due out on July 17.

1. Start
2. Thinkin’ Bout You
3. Fertilizer
4. Sierra Leone
5. Sweet Life
6. Not Just Money
7. Super Rich Kids (Feat. Earl Sweatshirt)
8. Pilot Jones
9. Crack Rock
10. Pyramids
11. Lost
12. White (Feat. John Mayer)
13. Monks
14. Bad Religion
15. Pink Matter (Feat. André 3000)
16. Forrest Gump
17. End

Source: HYPETRAK

Inside Twitter’s New San Francisco...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:17:53 -0400

Inside Twitter’s New San Francisco Headquarters

Photographer Troy Holden was invited inside the newly inhabited Twitter offices in the Mid-Market neighborhood of San Francisco. Spread out across three floors of the building, luxury amenities include a yoga studio, rooftop garden, arcade and micro-health cafeteria. In 2011, Twitter opted to stay in San Francisco after the city’s Board of Supervisors approved a tax break that eliminated the payroll tax for new hires – segueing to their new 11-floor art deco building home.

Source: HUH.and Hypebeast

Yves Saint Laurent to Change Name to Saint Laurent...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:16:54 -0400

Yves Saint Laurent to Change Name to Saint Laurent Paris

Newly-appointed Yves Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane has decided a name change is in order for the storied brand in order to make a splash in the always-competitive high-fashion landscape. The house will be re-branded as “Saint Laurent Paris,” although the recognizable YSL logo will maintain a presence within the brand. According to WWD, Slimane is “recapturing the impulses that inspired the founder to launch the Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ready-to-wear line in 1966 – among them youth, freedom and modernity.”

Source: The Telegraph and Hypebeast

COMME des GARCONS AMAZINGREEN Fragrance 1 hour...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:11:28 -0400

COMME des GARCONS AMAZINGREEN Fragrance

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Launching this summer from COMME des GARCONS is AMAZINGREEN, a new “green” fragrance meant for both men and women. As with the brand’s previous fragrances, AMAZINGREEN looks to offer a unique and intense bouquet, this time harnessing the scent of smoke and flint for a gunpowder-like perfume. Offering bold notes of musk and spice, the fragrance is said to offer a complex aroma that also combines hints of ivy, orris roots, coriander seeds and silex with notes of palm leaves and green pepper. COMME des GARCONS AMAZINGREEN will be available exclusively from the UK’s Selfridges this July before rolling out to additional retailers come August.

Source: Ape to Gentleman and Hypebeast

Kiteboarder Hannah Whiteley Gets “Lost On An Island” in...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:50:16 -0400

Kiteboarder Hannah Whiteley Gets “Lost On An Island” in Venezuela

Professional kiteboarder Hannah Whiteley left the cold British winter back in March and April for a ride around warmer South American waters. Coche Venezuela sets the idyllic scene for this Lana del Ray soundtrack-supplied short capturing her training trip. Shot and cut by Andre Magarao from Brazil it offers beautiful landscape scenes as well as of course the talents of Whiteley herself.

Source: Rad Collector and Hypebeast

Maison E3 by Natalie Dionne Architecte Named for its...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:43:26 -0400

Maison E3 by Natalie Dionne Architecte

Named for its cross-sectional resemblance to the letters E and a backward E (or 3), Maison E3 is the multi-leveled masterpiece recently completed by Natalie Dionne Architecte near the Jean Talon Market in Montreal, Canada. Apart from its interesting split-level duality that connects the E annex to the 3 annex with flights of stairs, the remarkable architecture uses liberal glass panes including a skylight to facilitate natural light and ventilation within the house, at the same time creating an impressive play on light and space from many angles. Natalie Dionne and Martin Laneuville were both on the design team for the project.

Source: designboom and Hypebeast

Taken 2 Trailer After rescuing his daughter who was kidnapped...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:35:22 -0400

Taken 2 Trailer

After rescuing his daughter who was kidnapped in Taken, Liam Neeson is back in the film’s sequel this time as a hostage himself, when he, along with his wife, are kidnapped by the father of one of the villains killed in the first film. Neeson is reprising his role as a retired CIA operative Bryan Mills who will again be doing what he does best to protect himself and his family. This revenge tale was shot in beautiful Istanbul, Turkey and seems to have taken a decidedly more action-oriented approach — although the first installment had its fair share. It also stars Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace as Mills’ wife and daughter, respectively. An official theater release date has yet to be slated, though we should expect it by the end of the summer.

Source: Hypebeast

Windows Phone 8 Operating System Preview After making recent...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:04:38 -0400

Windows Phone 8 Operating System Preview

After making recent buzz regarding Surface, Microsoft rolls out a preview of its plans for the mobile future. Windows Phone 8 presents the most advanced mobile operating system to date. The architecture will obviously support the current crop of dual-core processors but will also make way for quad-core and up to 64-core processors. In essence, it uses the same kernel, file system, media foundation, device drivers, and a similar security model as its bigger brother Windows 8 to allow device encryption, removable storage with microSD cards, and other improvements that IT pros and businesses will appreciate. Apart from the performance boost, advanced integration means that developers will be able to leverage desktop and phone apps. Windows Phone 8 promises in a nutshell the foundation for bigger, sharper screens, more flexible storage, wireless sharing, a new Internet Explorer 10, better online security features, improved Nokia maps and directions, and a new digital “Wallet” that when paired with a secure SIM can pay for things with a tap of the phone. It will also enable video calling and anchor social networks like Facebook, Flickr and LinkedIn to your personalized Start screen so that you can see our friends’ instant status updates, easily stream images and share across multiple social networks. It all sounds very promising, except that anyone who actually cared enough to buy a Windows Phone in the last two years won’t be able to upgrade their phones to the new version.

Source: The Verge and Hypebeast

Stair Rover Eight-Wheeled Skateboard by Po-Chih Lai In an...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:59:55 -0400

Stair Rover Eight-Wheeled Skateboard by Po-Chih Lai

In an effort to create a skateboard capable of handling more than the typical city streets, sidewalks and rails, Royal College of Art graduate Po-Chih Lai has crafted the Stair Rover. Sporting modified trucks that house four wheels each as opposed to the usual two, the eight-wheeled Stair Rover is able to traverse flights of stairs with ease due to the pivoting action of the unique design. Captured on film by Juriaan Booij, the Stair Rover is on display now as a part of Show RCA 2012 in London.

Source: Hypebeast

10.Deep 2012 Summer Lookbook New York...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:58:50 -0400

10.Deep 2012 Summer Lookbook

New York heavyweight, 10.Deep unveils its Summer 2012 lookbook just as temperatures start to climb throughout the United States. Utilizing the theme of “Wild & Peaceful,” the camouflage-inspired visual representation finds fashion mainstays like tanks, shorts, button-downs and 6-panel caps captured by photographer Elizabeth Weinberg. The entire range from 10.Deep is now available for via the brand’s online shop.

Source: Hypebeast

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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:58:33 -0400

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adidas Originals OREGON – size? Exclusive...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:55:00 -0400

adidas Originals OREGON – size? Exclusive Preview

This size? exclusive preview brings us the adidas Originals OREGON pack in vibrant multiple colorways. Featuring suede and canvas uppers with leather accents and OREGON branding, the classic sneakers are paired up with unassuming web-patterned midsoles. The special make-ups are offered in electric blue/silver and light grey/red with a purple/lime green iteration finishing off the ensemble. Watch size? for an upcoming release date.

Source: Sneaker Freaker and Hypebeast

Marc Jacobs “Muscle Man Marc” South Park Doll After...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:53:16 -0400

Marc Jacobs “Muscle Man Marc” South Park Doll

After collaborating on a range of T-shirts that benefited the NYC Cancer Institute, Marc Jacobs and South Park have once again teamed up – this time to present the “Muscle Man Marc” South Park doll. Having been featured in an episode of the wildly-popular animated program during a set-piece where Cartman threw a tea party, the doll will go on sale this Friday, June 14. Limited to just 500 pieces, each will retail for $125 USD and be available at Marc Jacobs stores nationwide and throughout Europe, as well as online.

Source: Hypebeast

Lindsay Lohan by Olivier Zahm for L’Officiel Hommes Having...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:45:43 -0400

Lindsay Lohan by Olivier Zahm for L’Officiel Hommes

Having worked together numerous times in the past, Purple Magazine editor-in-chief Olivier Zahm once again selects Lindsay Lohan as his muse – this time for a photo spread in the upcoming issue of L’Officiel Hommes. The sultry spread proves that while Lohan may be troublesome when it comes to film commitments, there’s no denying that when she’s in front of a photographer’s lens, the sex appeal reminds us why she continues to be a sex symbol despite her rocky past. Lingerie and Lohan; not a bad way to enjoy a Saturday.

Source: Hypebeast

Vans – SINCE 66 Brand Video “It was never about waving around...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:44:25 -0400

Vans – SINCE 66 Brand Video

“It was never about waving around the brand like a flag. It was always about the people.” As the last frame fades on the latest “SINCE 66″ film from Vans, the concise, yet powerful quote from the brand’s founder, Paul Van Doren graces the screen. For many corporate companies, the progression from the “early days” to a successful and profitable business operation are often riddled with loses of integrity, authenticity compromises and decisions that jeopardize the relevance of the creative direction. Tapping director, Eliot Rausch, Vans releases an aptly titled brand video that encompasses the core ethos that has guided it for the past 46-years. The film highlighting the insight and thoughts of many members of the Vans family including the likes of Steve Van Doren, Ray Barbee, Steve Caballero, Leila Hurst, Keith Morris, Stephen Murray, Tony Alva, Russ Pope, and Christian Hosoi. Fast forward to 2012 and a retrospective look on the Vans’ vision is still the same today. A vision that is characterized less by sponsored faces in favor of a growing family. It is a vision that is geared more by what they can give than by what they can get.

Source: Hypebeast

Eminem, Nas and Kanye West Featured in “Something From Nothing:...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:43:19 -0400

Eminem, Nas and Kanye West Featured in “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap” Teaser Videos

In further anticipation of the Ice-T-directed upcoming film, Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, the film has released a few short teasers that place the spotlight on Eminem, Nas and Kanye West. The film is aimed at highlighting the progression and rise of hip-hop through the perspective of the game’s most prolific names. Slated for a June 15 release, the videos give a glimpse of the knowledge and otherwise informative nature of the documentary.

Source: Hypebeast

Microsoft Introduces New “Surface” Tablet A clear stab at the...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:40:32 -0400

Microsoft Introduces New “Surface” Tablet

A clear stab at the Apple iPad’s magnificent market share, Microsoft had launched its own super skinny touch-friendly tablet computer. Weighing in under 1.5 pounds — hardly more than the new iPad’s 1.44 pounds — the lightweight tablet’s screen extends almost an inch further than that of the iPad. Its 10.6-inch optically-bonded Gorilla Glass HD display is joined by twin 2×2 MIMO antennas for WiFi capabilities and is physically supported by a convenient built-in kickstand. The Surface for Windows RT has a USB 2.0 input and is 9.3 mm thick. Its Pro counterpart comes slightly heavier and wider with a USB 3.0 input. Designed to operate like a fully able PC, this piece may also pose a threat to a certain class of lightweight notebooks. Expect a release later this year.

Source: Hypebeast

French Alps Mountain Cabin “Chalet Cyanella” by Bo Design Set...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:38:49 -0400

French Alps Mountain Cabin “Chalet Cyanella” by Bo Design

Set in the French Alps, “Chalet Cyanella” was developed by urban consultants Bo Design. Embracing elements of the natural surroundings, wood dominates the structure, which sprawls across mountainous terrain. Entwined in the landscape, this luxurious home boasts a large central living space in combination with a sleek and tonal color palette within. Glowing with natural light, the chalet in Megève includes a fireplace, large inviting sofa, and even the amenity of a swimming pool with disco lighting. Additionally, a large terrace wraps around the home for residents to take full advantage of the view.

Source: Hypebeast

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed While initial rumors hinted...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:37:15 -0400

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed

While initial rumors hinted that Bentley would be debuting the Continental GT Speed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed began to swirl last week, the rumor mill has come to a halt as official imagery of the forthcoming unveiling have surfaced. At the surface, the build and body of the car stay mainly intact; yet it is under the hood where the Continental GT Speed earns its stripes. Maxing out at a top speed of 205mph sets it as the fastest production car that Bentley has ever created. Furthermore, Bentley has cut down on the car’s overall height while maintaining 21-inch wheels that are draped in sticky 275/35R21 Pirelli PZero tires. Boasting 616hp with 590 lb-ft of torque, the 2012 Bentley Continental GT Speed will go on our list of yet another luxury ride to add to the wish list.

Source: Autoblog and Hypebeast