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.

If there was an ideal term for a general description, it would be rambunctious celebration. Again with a stroke of ostentation and bombast, Jeremy Scott continues his partnership with adidas Originals for Spring/Summer 2012. Unlike some of his past collections, there is actually a cohesiveness to the design theme for this upcoming collection. Cue in on the growing interest on Americana, Scott elaborated on American cultural icons with his signature abandonment of popular perceptions. Who said a cowboy can’t wear a pair of sneakers if he wants to? How about a sequin football jersey for Super Bowl weekend? Or a strait jacket in the colors of Stars and Strips? Rules of political correctness need not apply, outrageous mixed with a dosage of fun dictate each items, from the JS MEGA Softcell Cowboy Boots, the Fringed Track Jacket, to the nearly infamous American Flag Strait Jacket. Nothing is off limits. Then again, isn’t that the reason why fashion is fun?

The adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott Collection for Spring/Summer 2012 is available now with more additions to come in the following weeks.

Release Date: March 2012

If you haven’t yet, mark yesterday on your calendar as the true start of social media dominance. After years of hearsay, Facebook finally filed its S1 registration with the Security & Exchange Commission (SEC).  The filling not only gets Facebook that much closer to its IPO on the stock exchange, it also gave people insights to company’s operations, ownerships, among other things. Already profitable, with a revenue of $3.71 billion in 2011, other interesting data bits include its average monthly active users (845 million), likes & comments per day (2.7 billion), and one of its largest income source (game maker Zynga). But the most surprising revelation was graffiti artist David Choe‘s relationship with the company.

According to The New York Times, Choe first got involved back in 2005 when then Facebook President Sean Parker (also of Napster fame) asked the artist to paint murals at its Palo Alto headquarter. When asked whether he wanted cash or stocks for the work, Choe smartly chosen stocks even when he thought Facebook would come to little success. The story is quite different 7 years later and if the initial valuation of the company is correct, at an estimation of $100 billion in market value, David Choe’s shares would be equivalent to $200 million dollars. Thus making him on par with Damien Hirst as one of the richest artist alive today and certainly the richest graffiti artist around. But Choe would tell it differently. From his works with Facebook, he also struck up lifelong friendships. In a recent mural painting session, Choe even asked ZUCK ONE, better known as Mark Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Facebook, to contribute (see video after the jump) via: NYTimes

The Roma Cinema Etoile, Rome’s oldest movie theater, had been shuttered for more than twenty years until Louis Vuitton co-opted the building for its brand new store in the heart of the Italian capital. A video released by Louis Vuitton takes the viewer on a tour of the Roma Etoile Maison, revealing a beautifully appointed space equipped with an elliptical staircase, gleaming fixtures and an in-house screening room. Architect Peter Marino explains that his primary concern was that the concept of the movie theater remain intact, while Louis Vuitton CEO Yves Carcelle lauds the store’s ability to bring “additional emotion” by presenting a bookstore, art, and cinema as part of the Louis Vuitton retail experience. Check out the video after the click.

An alumni of KICKSTARTER, the eco-design firm Triangle Tree unveiled the prototype to its newest project, the iBamboo Urban. Though an exact replica of its iBamboo speaker for Apple iPhone & iPod, one which received multiple media mentions last year, the new iBamboo Urban is somewhat different in construct. Where as the iBamboo was made from a finished segment of a real bamboo, the iBamboo Urban is made entirely out of recycled plastic, shaped in bamboo form. The idea came about when eco-concisous fans of the original iBamboo asked Triangle Tree to create some in recycled plastic. To come with a simple carrying case, Triangle Tree is currently looking for appropriate manufacturers with hope to launch the iBamboo Urban sometime this year. Doubtful on how effective a low-tech bamboo could be in sound quality? See the video demonstration after the jump.  via: GizMag

Murdoc Niccals, the seedy member of Gorillaz made a surprising announcement this morning on the band’s upcoming collaboration with CONVERSE. Sounded like a broadcast from a pirate radio station, Murdoc went on length about the start of the Chuck Taylor All Star project. What was originally a commemoration for the world’s most famous virtual band’s 10th anniversary quickly became a full-on creative session, which encompass four different designs and a special Gorillaz produces Three Artists, One Song campaign. With the collaboration’s release date of February 23rd fast approaching, expect Murdoc and the rest of his cohorts will be making more impromptu statements in the near future. Meanwhile, hear the full transmission from Murdoc Niccals at the link below.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)

If a video game design start-up asked about the secret to success in the gaming industry, then they need to look no further than designer Shigeru Miyamoto. With a fairy tale plot line and cutesy caricatures, Miyamoto’s Super Mario Bros. franchise continues to be the best selling titles some 25 years later. In honoring such legacy, CONVERSE and CONVERSE Japan will introduce the third iteration to the Super Mario Bros. x CONVERSE collection, the CONVERSE One Star – Super Mario Bros. Edition. In all leather, white or black, the special design features a pixelated Mario around the exterior heel panel.  The CONVERSE trademarked star logo is now inlay with a “Mario Star” in yellow. And a complement to the game’s classic color scheme, accent in red leather tip the interior liner.  Originally announced last year as part of the Super Mario Bros. x CONVERSE Collection, the Super Mario Bros. x CONVERSE One Star Ox will be available this coming March at select CONVERSE Japan retailers. via: HS

Release Date: March 2012

If there’s anyone still standing among the legends of NYC graff whose story deserves to be told, it’s FUTURA. His rap sheet is longer than pretty much any dude you can name who came up bombing in the golden era, and he’s still making waves in the realms of art and fashion. In this interview with Canal Street, the artist breaks down a range of topics-from the different waves of graffiti in NYC, to can control techniques, to the splintering mediums that have served to keep the scene fresh. And speaking of keeping it fresh, FUTURA certainly is doing just that, rocking the Freshness x KANGOL reversible knit cap. Hit the jump for the full interview. via: 12oz Prophet

iPhone users will be happy to know that XLarge have developed an app that can be downloaded for free. This app correlates with the XLarge x Yamaha TY-S motorcycle, and the game is aptly titled X-Motorcycle. The game is a simple 8 bit format, showcasing the distinct, nostalgic low-fi sound effects and 2D movement. Scores can be tweeted directly onto Twitter and the app is connected to the Game Center, enabling players to compete with other players in other cities and countries. Take a look at the demonstration after the jump and download the app by heading over to the download page on XLarge.