Articles by: James

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BMW M5 Twin-Turbo V8 Engine – 2012 Edition | Video

The upcoming BMW M5 Twin-Turbo V8 runs a modified S63 engine – the same power plant used in the X5 M and X6 M – cleverly packed into the sedan’s racing inspired chassis. It produces roughly 578 horsepower and 530 pound-feet of torque. Early reports clock the … READ MORE

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New Era Introducing: London Gallery Launch

London has had a solid streetwear scene for decades, with roots all the way back to the casual/hooligan culture of the 1980′s. And while that era laid the groundwork for some big names in European streetwear (think labels like Silas, CP Company, and modern-day favorite Stone Island), … READ MORE

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Burton Snowboards: The History Wall

That Burton Snowboards is a company with deep design talent – both visual and technological – no one can question. However, it’s been increasingly clear in recent years that the company devotes a good deal of that talent towards creating interesting online content and experiences. Burton’s websites … READ MORE

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Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 5 Lunarlon – Summer 2012 | Preview

Nike’s proprietary Lunarlon sole technology has been steadily percolating through the SB lineup; the Koston One has been utilizing the construction for some time, and now we see it make it’s way into the Paul Rodriguez 5. There were images of a running-specific P-Rod circulating around the … READ MORE

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Oakley and Shaun White present Air & Style Beijing 2011 | Video Recap

Snowboarding’s Air + Style event has been the stage for some major, mind-blowing hammers; while the Olympics and the US Open are arguably the sport’s marquis official events, the Air + Style maintains an energy, atmosphere – and emphasis on style – that neither of those events … READ MORE

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Nike SB Stefan Janoski “Bonsai 420″ Summer 2012 | Preivew

The Todd Bratrud-designed series of “420″ inspired shoes has become a Nike SB springtime tradition. And several Bratrud designs in the series – Cheech & Chong, the Skunk Dunk, have been among the most sought-after SB releases in recent years. For 420 2012, Nike SB has given … READ MORE

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HUF x HAZE Capsule Collection – Holiday 2011

For Holiday 2011, longtime cornerstone of the SF/LA skate scene HUF has released a capsule collection featuring the artwork of seminal NYC graffiti artist Eric Haze. Haze was behind one of the iconic tags of the 1970′s in New York, and rose through the 1980′s to become … READ MORE

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Nike SB: The SB Chronicles, Vol. 1 | Trailer

Bringing the release of The SB Chronicles: Volume 1 a step closer, SB has just released the official trailer for the video. Last week we got an initial taste of the movie-making talent on hand with the release of the teaser video, and now, with the official … READ MORE

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Rocky Mountain Featherbed – Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Lookbook | By Caliroots

This new lookbook, highlighting the Fall/Winter ’11 collection from Rocky Mountain Featherbed is Stockholm via Japan via Jackson, Wyoming; Rocky Mountain, the classic ski gear company hugely popular in the late 1960′s, went under in the 1980′s – until it was snapped up and resurrected by Japanese … READ MORE

SOPHNET. x visvim WALLET + Homer Tote

SOPHNET. x visvim WALLET + Homer Tote

Really, it goes without saying: if you’re reading this, odds are you’re a fan of visvim, SOPHNET. – or both. Each label is a cornerstone of elite Japanese post-streetwear in it’s own right, each occupying it’s own niche: visvim represents otaku-grade devotion to quality, materials, and engineering, … READ MORE