BIG L DOCUMENTARY- STREET STRUCK

Lamont Coleman aka Big L, like many great rappers was taken before his time. L was shot and killed on February 15, 1999 on 139th St. off Lenox Ave in what he liked to call the Danger Zone. Jay-Z was set to sign him to Roc-A-Fella Records but his untimely death came just a week before the deal could be closed. The Street Struck documentary is scheduled for a February 2010 release to coincide with the 11th anniversary of his death. The film will include archived footage of L, interviews with family, friends, members of the legendary D.I.T.C crew, and more. Hip-hop fans everywhere should be excited for this to drop.

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WARRIORS OF RADNESS x GOURMET "TRE"

Gourmet and the guys from Warriors of Radness have teamed up on a great sneaker set to drop in the summer of 2010. A coming together of two great unique brands, the shoe features white and grey striped uppers with some teal accents to really set it apart from the crowd. Be sure to grab a pair when they drop at select retailers to be the coolest cat on the block.

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"WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION"

For the latest issue of the always intriguing Purple Magazine, Ryan McGinley created this great shoot entitled "We Don't Need No Education" which captures children clad head to toe in the finest of couture threads. A really fun piece that showcases some of the most notable and daring designers out there today including the likes of Comme Des Garcon, Rick Owens, and Balenciaga. Click HERE for more pics from the shoot.

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TEMPLE 2009 HOLIDAY COLLECTION BAGS

Made with a very military grade vintage feel, the new Temple bags Christmas collection are a sure pleasure to find under your tree this year. They come in an assortment of sizes to meet any need and combine versatility with style in an undeniable manner. The bags start shipping December 11, but order now to guarantee your order of the limited Christmas run. Available online now at the Temple Online Store.


Temple Bags 2009 Promo from McManus Studios on Vimeo.
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"GOING WEST" BY THE NEW ZEALAND BOOK COUNCIL

Going West is a visually stunning short film brought to you by the New Zealand book council. Such great attention to detail and intricate animation. Enjoy.

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2009 MERCEDES GULLWING

One of my favorite and possibly the most beautiful car of all time is being remade and brought back into the modern age. The 2009 Mercedes Gullwing (SL 300) is going to be a thing of beauty, bringing all of the design elements from the original and matching them with all of the modern automotive technology of today. For those of you who don't know it, the Gullwing is the car with the doors that swing up that first launched in 1954.

On a side note, it is my birthday today, so for this one time, I am willing to take IOU's until this bad boy drops. Thankfully they didn't take it too far from the look of the original car, as it was already a piece of perfection. Here is an image refresher of the original:

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MAKEUP ARTIST ALEX BOX

Alex box is an artist turned makeup pioneer who does really amazing things with her craft. She uses all sorts of makeup mediums and layering to create living, breathing works of art that seem to bridge the gap between reality and fiction. These images are from her self-titled book and give a great idea of the depth of her skill. Seriously amazing stuff visually. 

To purchase the book, click HERE.

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NIKE SB DEBACLE BONUS 2

All of the Debacle clips and bonuses have been very legitimate, but I must say its pretty weak that the amount of bonus footage is as long as the entire video itself. Be sure to check them all out anyway since they do still give you the quality you would expect from Nike SB.

COMING SOON SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION

Coming Soon's Spring/Summer 2010 collection gives a much more wearable appeal this season, rather than many of the expected extremes of designer Yohji Yamamoto. The line takes advantage of very relaxed silhouettes with looser and longer pieces included. I am especially looking forward to some of the jackets from the line.

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HEUTCHY SPRING 2010 COLLECTION PREVIEW

A fresh to the scene newcomer, Heutchy is a great men's shoe brand out of New York City. The brand couples simplicity, high-end materials, and impeccable styling to produce a really top-notch product. With diversified collections spanning from classic sneakers to more experimental dress shoes, the brand displays a dedication to quality throughout. Here is a peek of what's to come from their spring 2010 Collection.

If you are looking to pick up a staple pair for your wardrobe, the line is sold at select retailers, including OAK of New York. Expect to see this line grow and become more prevalent in the months to come. Be sure to check the Heutchy website for past collections and more looks.

Tim Burton at MoMA

The Tim Burton exhibition at MoMA will run from today until April 26, 2010. So if your in the NYC area, I think you know what to do. It covers all aspects of his creative work ranging from his drawings as a child to the films that he's best known for today. Even this stop-motion animation promo for the exhibit is reason enough to be intrigued. Below you can hear a few words from the man himself.




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"GO GET YOUR SHINEBOX" AT THE BROOKLYNITE GALLERY

Tomorrow night marks the opening of another great exhibit to inhabit the Brooklynite Gallery. Entitled "Go Get Your Shinebox," the exhibit portrays the effect that the current economic situation is having on people around the world from an artistic standpoint. The pieces center on the street "work boxes" that are often picked up as a means to accommodate odd jobs upon reaching rock bottom. With the help of 100 international artists, the gallery takes the notion of a simple means of making money, shoeshining, and allows a redefinition of how each artist pictures his or her own "survival box." Sure to be an intriguing and thought provoking exhibit, and also the last of the year for the Brooklynite Gallery, this is one you don't want to miss.

 If you can't make it, or want an idea of what to expect, be sure to check out the video:

The show opening is tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 from 7 to 10 PM at:

The Brooklynite Gallery
334 Malcolm X Blvd.
Brooklyn, NY
11233
(347)-405-5976

SURFACE TO AIR x KINGS OF LEON CAPSULE

French label, Surface to air, has teamed up with the band Kings of Leon to blur the lines between fashion and music with this great 12- piece capsule collection. The capsule is composed of a hodge podge of items including everything from a leather jacket to a custom guitar strap. The capsule is a really great lineup. Be sure to check it out when it drops later this year. 

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LA ROUX - I'M NOT YOUR TOY

A little something to tap your feet to today... Also a great video.

HAFSTEINN JULIUSSON GROWING JEWELRY

Hafsteinn Juliusson is an Icelandic designer who crafted these amazing limited pieces out of silver and moss. The actual moss is real and remains green for months if proper care is taken. Juliusson created the collection for people in metropolitan areas as a way to reconnect with nature that seems to have slipped so far away.

Via: dezeen