As basic as it may seem, the humble t-shirt can serve us for many years, season after season. In anticipation of the sunny weather, OriginalFake is launching their Spring 2012 t-shirt range. All of the t-shirts are printed on the front with the artwork by KAWS, including Stop in the Name of Humanity, Anything But Here and OF Spot 1 designs. The lighthearted graphic of the first design takes a stab at the turmoil around the world. The second piece is an illustrated version of the Companion from the KAWS Partners figure. Lastly, the third t-shirt features a simple graphic composed of letters ‘O’ and ‘F’, with the ‘O’ replaced by KAWS‘ artwork. All of these items are in stock at HAVEN right now.
HAVEN Flagship
10528 108 Street NW | Map
Edmonton, AB Canada
The first preview of the PROJECT Wooster 2012 preview video gave a very compressed version of the trip Nick Wooster and the crew took to Tokyo. In this second installment, we get a much longer video explaining their experiences through the capital city of Japan. Topics raised during the casual chat were; difference in attitude towards fashion and styling, merchandizing, product selection and how to bring over the whole retail experience to PROJECT this year. Wooster sums up the Japanese retail style beautifully in one simple sentence – “They just buy cool sh*t”. Watch the full preview after the jump and expect a few more to pop up leading up to the trade show.
visvim Albacore is a staple button down shirt from the Japanese label, making an appearance again for this season’s collection. Premium Giza cotton is used to create the soft shirt, available in four light colors. As with the rest of the collection these shirts are accented by vintage Japanese flora patterned fabrics from the elbow to the cuff, emphasizing the Japanese theme. Every item is slightly different due to the cutting of the vintage fabric, making them one of a kind in the world. These pieces can be found at visvim stockists worldwide and at UNION in Los Angeles.
UNION LA
110 South La Brea Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TEL #: 323-549-6950
After trailblazing through few of the major cities in Europe, the ALL GONE book launch is coming Stateside. The UNDEFEATED store in Las Vegas will be the first stop hosting the event in conjunction with La MJC and CONVERSE. Author of the book, Michael Dupouy, will be flying in from Paris to autograph books and hang out with the crowd. Of course the UNDEFEATED crew will also be there in full force to sign off the books as well. Make sure to be there early on Tuesday, February 14th to enjoy the festivities.
UNDFTD Las Vegas
4480 Paradise Road, #400 | Map
Las Vegas, NV 89109
TEL #: 702-732-0019
Launch Date: February 14th, 2012 (Tuesday) | 7pm – 9pm
A thoroughly modern building is the last place you should find a relic of the past. But that is exactly what you will find at the 8th floor of MILK Studios in New York City – a turn of century saloon (make that “turn of 2 centuries”). Half saloon, half hunting lounge, the space is also Blind Barber for Gillette, a pop-up barber shop cater to industry insiders during New York Fashion Week. Whether it be a short breather between back to back runway shows, or just a last minute trim for next week’s Valentine’s Day, the folks from Blind Barber are ready. To celebrate its opening, hip hop rhapsodist and actor Common to congratulate Blind Barber co-founders Adam Kirsch and Jeff Laub last evening. Designer Richard Chai also took a break from all the fashion week mayhem and swung by as show of support. All the while, invited guests took the opportunity to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvre, each other’s company, and last but not least, a quick hair cut. Part of festivities organized by MADE, a collaborative fashion initiative by MILK Studios and like-minded partners, the Blind Barber for Gillette Pop-Up Barber Shop will be onsite till next Wednesday, February 15th.
Blind Barber for Gillette Pop-Up Barber Shop
MILK Studios
450 West 15th Street | Map
Floor 8
New York, NY
Opening Dates: Now – February 15th, 2012 (Wednesday)
Photos: Poe for Freshness
Noted NYC street artist WK Interact has partnered with Ride Snowboards on a capsule collection that marries fractured representations of human motion with technical snowboarding gear and equipment. The capsule includes the DH2 Snowboard in two sizes — one 155cm and the other 158cm — as well as the waterproof Newport Jacket and Belltown Pant. Each piece in the collection features a white base adorned with splashes of red and black, with bold text and streaking lines meant to convey chaos and movement captured in time. BlackRainbow Paris is proud to be the only retailer to carry the collection in Europe.
BLACKRAINBOW Paris
68 Rue des Archives | Map
75003 Paris, France
Audi has announced more powerful TT RS Plus, coming in both Coupe and Roadster versions, and now featuring a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo good for 360 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. Customers will have the option of going with a manual six-speed transmission or the seven-speed S tronic. The Coupe with S tronic transmission can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds, with the manual lagging just behind at 4.3 seconds. The roadster splits the difference at 4.2 seconds (manual: 4.4 seconds). Both models are electronically limited to a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). The exterior of the TT-RS Plus is distinguished with a single-frame radiator grille in polished anthracite with trim frame finished with a matte aluminum look. The side mirrors are outfitted with carbon fiber reinforced polymer, while the Audi RS sport exhaust has black oval tailpipe trims. The 19-inch wheels are painted black with red accent on the rim flanges, and a large fixed rear wing increases downforce at the back of the car.
The Audi TT-RS Plus is expected to launch in April following its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Check out multiple images in the gallery following the click. via: WCF
The Nooka app takes something that’s prosaic and makes it engaging. Simply put, it’s a new way to look at time, featuring three face designs in which the hour is marked by a colored shape, either arranged in a circular form or into discrete rows of pill-like forms, while minutes and seconds are arrayed underneath as two lit-up linear graphs running underneath. Color choices are vast and can be custom designed by the user. The app includes a world clock, stop watch and timer, all of which can be viewed using the different faces. It’s a fresh approach to conveying time, and for children, a more intuitive way to grasp the concept. The Nooka app is available now through iTunes. Click through for a video demonstration.
Californian Tim Hendricks is an artist and a polymath: he skateboards, surfs, works on motorcycles and also puts in a good amount of time as a tattoo artist. He developed his craft as a teenager by tattooing local Hispanic gang members, and it’s that kind of DIY aesthetic that’s propelled Tim toward his latest venture — custom building tattoo machines. Every aspect of the machine is custom made. Coils are hand wound, parts are hand crafted, which enables Tim to construct special one-off machines to order. Pre-built models are also available through Saltwatertattoo Supply. Check out a video of Tim hard at work and showing how it’s done following the click. via: DSL // FRESHNGOOD
While the adidas aficionados among you will recognize this upcoming ZX 8000 in White/Supergreen/Purple isn’t a new colorway, the soft pastel tones make for a good harbinger of spring, and a refreshing sense of renewal the season occasions. The construction of the shoe, on the other hand, is firmly rooted in the past. It features the Torsion system adidas introduced to runners in the 1980s that worked with the foot’s natural tendency to have independent motion of the heel and forefoot, creating superior stability and control. Today, we appreciate the shoe for its retro good looks, though the comfortable fit certainly doesn’t hurt. Look for this adidas ZX 8000 to drop at select retailers starting in March. via: Suelas de Goma
Release Date: March 2012
Bentley‘s logo may have wings, but the vehicles themselves don’t. This doesn’t necessarily preclude automotive flight, however — the British luxury carmaker debuted its new 4.0-liter V8 Continental GT coupe over the city of Munich, as the vehicle soared above downtown buildings tethered to a helicopter. While curious onlookers gawked, the car arrived at its destination on a special podium atop a high-rise near Munich’s city center. Klaus Becker, general manager of Bentley Munich, would dryly comment that the helicopter was simply “the fastest way to get to the rooftop podium.” 300 VIP guests celebrated the launch of the Continental V8 nearby at the SkyLounge, situated in a bridge between two skyscrapers. Check out video of the airborne journey following the click.
Ever the contrarian, billionaire Elon Musk decided to debut the new Tesla model at the company’s design center in California last night, instead of the ongoing car show in Chicago. A rather obtuse gesture to the rest of car industry, yet its the same “outside the box” thinking that Tesla thrives on. Case in point, the new Tesla Model X. To be the company’s third production model, the Model X is Tesla’s take on the growing “crossover” genre of the market. Sharing many similarities with its sedan counterpart, the Tesla Model S, the Model X will have the exact powertrain in the output range of 60 kWh and 85 kWh. There is a 10% reduction in distance per charge, however, since the Model X is slightly heavier. Never the less, the ranges are still quite respectable. For that extra push on steep climbs, Tesla will be offering an additional electric motor as option. When added, the Model X becomes an all-wheel drive speed demon, capable of 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds.
Like those on a modern-day airliner, Model X will have an “all-glass” control inside with LCD displays and an imposing 17-inch touchscreen at the center. But the most dramatic aspect of this new concept will be its rear doors. For ease of access to the second and third row seats, Tesla incorporated the “Falcon Doors” design, essentially gull-wing door with another hinge at center for them to tuck away further when spaces are tight. Because the lack of an engine, Model X has another bonus – two luggage compartments instead of one.
On schedule for production in late 2013, the Tesla Model X will be available in early 2014.
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