After its aggressive marketing spree in the last few years, 2012 might just be HUBLOT‘s biggest year yet. A little less than a week into the new year and Jean-Claude Biver, HUBLOT’s larger-than-life CEO announced he was stepping down, leaving the company in the good hands of Ricardo Guadalupe. Then came the unveiling of its King Power UNICO GMT timepiece, the first of such to utilize the HUBLOT developed UNICO movement. In many ways, HUBLOT’s King Power UNICO GMT is a miniature computer. Through its huge dial face and a set of 4 rotating discs, the full 24-hour time zones is on display. With a push of a button at the 2 o’clock right above the crown, one can simultaneously position the discs. Thus, allowing the time in the 14 selected locations around the globe to be read, though it can be somewhat confusing at times. A large 48 mm dial encase in either ceramic or 18K “King Gold” red gold ceramic, King Power UNICO GMT will have a 72-hour power reserve and water resistant for up to 100 meters. Currently available at HUBLOT flagship stores and fine watch dealers around the globe.

In a bold declaration, Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, along with George Blankenship, VP of Sales and Ownership Experience, stated the company wasn’t out just to make a great electric vehicle. Instead, it was making the best performance sedan out in the market today, period. What made them so adamant in their beliefs was the new Model S, a full-sized sedan completely designed by Tesla. Comfortably seats five adults and with innovative features like its Universal Mobile Connector and 17-inch LCD touchscreen center console, the Tesla Model S also boasts a high level performance characteristic thanks to its unique design. With the new year just started, see Tesla’s first promotion of 2012 as the company calls this year “The Year of Model S” in this short video.

Brooklyn-based OUTLIER focuses on making tailored performance apparel for the everyday cyclist. Taking facts well known to the cycling world, including the importance of clean cuts and durable fabrics, OUTLIER built their Keirin Cut and Slim Dungarees using the supple and “self-cleaning” qualities of Workcloth’s Doubleweave Canvas, which allows you to wear these pants everyday without fear of the weather or spills, whether in the saddle or not. Both pairs come in a five pocket design, but keep the other details to the essentials. The Kerin arrives in a black colorway while the Slim in an indigio blue. Check out more looks at these two rugged, but casual cuts after the jump, which are available on the OUTLIER online shop or at participating retailers nationwide.

Japanese street-style magazine Samurai has gotten together with Swagger on a capsule collection built with a strong foundation of casual menswear essentials and accessories imprinted – both literally and figuratively — with the Swagger trademark. There are denim woven shirts finished with colorful paisley trim and the Swagger logo in tonal block letters across the back, plus matching denim shorts with identical design elements in the same relaxed silhouette. The recurring paisley motif appears on a logo pocket tee in white and navy colorways, as well as the requisite accessories program made up of snapback cap, tote bag and bandana. Check out detailed shots of the entire range following the click.

The guys at Nike Harajuku in Tokyo have graced us with shots of this new colorway of the Nike Kobe VII in an interesting iridescent colorway. Be sure to click through and view the gallery containing images of the shoe finished in a sparkling purple hue, as well as the blueish-green above. Yep, they’re the same shoe. The Flywire-infused upper reflects back differing colors depending on the angle and lighting, making this most innovative of basketball sneakers even more so. It’s proving to be a big year for Kobe — in terms of his signature sneaker, not so much for his Lakers — but this is one release that might be contained to just the Asian market. Stay tuned for word on a stateside drop.

More than just a partnership, the Brazilian National Football Team and Nike share a common ethos of tenacity on or off the pitch. That bond is also evident in the latest Brasilian National Football Team kits for the 2012-2013 season. In reference to Jeitinho Brasileiro, or The Brasilian Way, a spirited motto which has made the Brazilian National Team the most successful in modern history of soccer, the new kits encompassed the Brazilian national colors of bright yellow, royal blue, hints of white and green.

For the home kit, its the Amarelinha, or Little Yellow One, a signature beloved by the team’s fans. Similar to the previous kits by Nike, plenty of hidden accents meant to be inspirational statements for the players. Along on the inside of its green cuff, the jersey pronounced Nascido Para Jogar Futebol, or Born To Play Football, in the form of Pichacao, a graffiti born out Brazil’s inner cities. Another hidden addition is the Brazilian football federation crest designed by artist Don Torelly. Strategically printed on the inside back of each shirt as a show of support from the federation to its players.

Not limited to the graphic aspects, designers at Nike took the liberty to apply innovative construction on the kits as well. Lessen the company’s environmental footprint, each jersey is made from at least 96% recycled polyester while the shorts is 100%, a total equivalent to 13 recycled plastic bottles. A new double-knit construct means the new kits are 20% stronger than the previous editions. Yet, its still 23% lighter.

In addition to the new National Team Kits, there will be a complement of accessories, training gears, and products for fans available too. Look for the new Brasilian National Team kits at soccer specialty retailers near you in the coming weeks.

American heritage brand Filson is apparently looking to up their pedigree with the younger crowd, recruiting Richard Chai as a creative designer for a partnership that will span several seasons. Their gear has been exemplary of quality outerwear made here in America since their inception over a century ago, but recent moves like this and their increased involvement on collaborative projects suggests that they have their eyes on the streetwear set. Chai’s first influences on the label will manifest next week at his runway show on February 9th at 11:00am at Lincoln Center here in NYC. Beyond that, stick with Freshness as the year unfolds to get looks at the latest Filson gear produced under the reign of Richard Chai.

Reebok’s trip around the world to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Workout design continues with a Starcow x Reebok collaboration. In this edition, we get some Parisian influence to the classic Reebok silhouette, which results in a waterproof soft grey suede upper, orange lining, and a sand-colored gum outsole. A pair of Thinsulate inserts were added to boost its comfort score along with a touch of red and black on the top laces, giving this skate-inspired sneaker a a few more hits of color. These Starcow-designed Workout’s will be available at Reebok retailer along with the other global designs on February 15th. via: HS

The original ‘Be True to Your School’ colorblocking on the Nike Dunk High is one that still stands as the go-to look for the sneaker so many years later. The simple two-tone pairing of a bold color on a white background just can’t be messed up, as we’ve seen on countless iterations since their original release. Playing with convention a bit, Nike just released the ‘March Madness’ pack of Dunk High’s, which sticks to the collegiate theme but switches in a black background for the iconic look. And while March isn’t here quite yet, you can indeed cop them now from Nikestore or at brick and mortar spots like Proper. Follow us after the jump for the full photos of each pair from the Nike Dunk High ‘March Madness’ pack.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the adidas brand’s famous Munich silhouette, adidas Originals built a unique “LEPLOOP” campaign, which mixes its famous sneaker with the music of sound engineer LuckyBeard. First introduced in 1972, the classic München took off as sneakerhead enjoyed both its design and premium construction, highlighted today with suede uppers and perforated leather on the toe. The Spring 2012 anniversary release arrives in five classic colorways, each inspired by the Olympic rings, and is joined by a custom version of the analog groove-box, the Leploop, given to LuckyBread to create a track to mark the occasion. Check out the results of this anniversary campaign after the jump and pick up the shoes when they drop later this month.

Usually when the fragment design stamp pops up in the footwear realm it’s on a pair of Swoosh’d out sneakers. Delving a bit deeper into the lifestyle category this time, they get together with uniform experiment and Clarks Originals to crank out two colorways of the crepe-soled classic Wallabee. The beloved silhouette is intact as is the squishy crepe bottom, paired with a suede upper in navy and tan on the two shoes, respectively. The collabo comes through on the alternating logo hits on the heels, with fragment design on the right shoe and uniform experiment on the left. Hit the jump for the full look at both pairs of this upcoming pack, which will be hitting for ¥26,250 at retail.

Last series of bags from the Incase Spring 2012 _Anywhere campaign is the Terra Collection that comes in two new colorways, Powder Grey and Blue Denim. In fact, this collection saw its debut last season and it included Campus Packs, Tote Bags, and Laptop Sleeves in three sizes. These products should allow the users to carry their possessions easily – whether they are notebooks, cameras, laptops, books or stationery -  enabling creativity to take place anywhere. All of these bags and sleeves are currently in stock at Incase online shop and at participating international dealers.