Stussy Vancouver spent the day with Stussy Canada team riders Wade Fyfe and Nicky Rue as they sampled parks and beers on their way to Whistler, B.C. The ensuing video is worth a look, not just for the terrific skating on display, but to get a glimpse of what makes Vancouver rank as one of the most liveable cities in the world. In addition to impressive ratings for infrastructure, health care and culture, the city boasts clean air and plenty of skate parks. Check out the video following the click.

New York-based photographer/filmmaker 13th Witness, aka Timothy McGurr, was in Australia to ostensibly direct a music video for local band Gold Fields on their song “Holy No.” A teaser video had hinted at the intricacies of the project, and now a newly released behind-the-scenes featurette reveals multiple creative layers unfolding over a couple of day’ shooting in Melbourne, as well as the band’s hometown of Ballarat. In addition to the making-of video, the documentary footage doubles as a video lookbook for New Balance Australia‘s heritage lifestyle collection, which also features looks from Sydney clothing label Vanishing Elephant. Check out the video following the click.

In many industries today, globalization have made it almost impossible to see the whole manufacturing process in one country. Take for instance, for a simple cotton t-shirt, the cotton may be harvested in one country and shipped to another country for manufacturing. However, Porter Classic took the time to find out an organic cotton made in Japan, named wamen. These wamen seeds are planted in natural soil that has not been damaged by harmful chemicals. In the ultimate pursuit of Made in Japan products, Porter Classic intend on using this organic cotton for many years to come. EYESCREAM documented this rare process of how these wamen are harvested and made into fabrics. Preview the short film in full after the jump.

BEAMS is a multifaceted fashion giant in Tokyo, catering predominantly for the casual wear segment. Within their company, they established bpr BEAMS back in 1992 to tackle non-fashion related products. Now, bpr BEAMS is launching an exciting new line dubbed, DRUG STORE BEAMS. The concept of this line is to create tongue in cheek stationery goods with a medical theme. It’s premiere products revolve around the idea of ‘Grotesque but Cute’, where eyeballs, brain, bones, heart and other medical equipments are transformed into pens, key chains, highlighter markers and stress balls. This line is definitely experimental, however it should find its niche in the diverse Japanese market. All of the products are available at BEAMS stores Japan wide right now. via: Fashionsnap.com

Cologne-based photographer Alexander Basile has gone behind the lens one again to work with Carhartt WIP on the brand’s Spring/Summer 2012 image campaign. A new behind the scenes video sheds light on the collection’s theme, entitled “Constructed Reality,” in which everyday settings are designed and manufactured to look intentionally inauthentic. The concept makes sense — when even the quotidian elements in an image are artificially preassembled, the only things that seem real are the clothes. Check out the video from Carhartt Work in Progress following the click.

With just a day away, aspiring sneaker designers and Air Force 1 aficionados are all eagerly waiting to try their hands with the new Cement Pattern/Elephant Skin Design Options for NIKEiD Air Force 1. Since there will only be 750 pairs available for design, Nike created a sample run of both Air Force 1 High and Low so that folks will have a better idea before diving deep into their creations. Apparently, aside from the much publicized natural gum rubber outsole, there will be a translucent outsole option available as well.  Of course, other alterations can made such as interior lining colors, Swoosh, vamp, and more…  The Cement Pattern/Elephant Skin Design Options for NIKEiD will be available at Midnight sharp on February 1st.

Available Date: February 1st, 2012 (Wednesday) | Midnight EST

With a personal net worth of US$ 4.2 billion dollars (its a “b” as in “billions”), a business empire with interest in airlines, trains, wedding salons, music, and etc, Sir Richard Branson is not only the 4th richest person in England, he’s also the most prolific thanks to his adventurous endeavors. For someone who conquered it all, from hot air balloon around the world and civilian flight to space, it turns out there is still much more room for improvement. According to the newly crowned master of motivational speaking, Kobe Bryant, and his intrepid training took, KOBESYSTEM, success at success is actually not the final step. Instead, success at success at success is the true pinnacle of success. Hysterical double talk indeed, watch a befuddled Richard Branson in the latest #KOBESYSTEM episode.

Keeping with its tradition as a brand for New York City’s underground culture, aNYthing (aka A New York Thing) enlisted Venus X as the model for its Spring and Summer 2012 Collection Lookbook. A rebellious herself, the green hair New York original is leading the resurgence of punk music and fringe art in the Big Apple. Seen as an agitator, for reasons good or bad, Venus X often controversial and blunt approaches have won her plenty of fans and foes. Yet thanks to her GHE20G0TH1K mixed genres and media party, none could dismiss her considerable influence on New York, the same way how aNYthing have shaped neighborhood by East Broadway, a junction point between NYC’s Chinatown and Lower East Side.

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Always prompt with his opinions, jeweler Ben Baller will be the first to tell you his disfavor for Air Jordans. But he just couldn’t help but to talk about the latest Air Jordan XI Concord diamond pendant from his label, IF & Co. A total of 50 carats worth of black and white diamonds went onto this miniature pair of Air Jordan XI Concord and L.A. Dodgers fitted cap, Baller pointed out that even the kicks’ outsoles are exact replica to the original. While there are no words on its availability, if you need to know the cost then its obvious that its already too expensive for you. via: Complex

Though there is no narrative in this new video by Mercedes AMG, the images are quite self explanatory. A contender in the GT3 racing circuit, the SLS AMG GT3 is actually an exact copy of its street legal counterpart. Furnished with an aerodynamic kit including carbon fiber front and rear wing, the GT3 variant also includes a safety cell, also made from carbon fiber, and other performance parts. But at its heart is the same 6.3-liter V8 capable of propelling this beast of a machine from 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds. See how specialists at Mercedes piece it all together in this first episode of a new video series.

Its actually “cracked cement” instead of “elephant skin”, or is it just simply “cement”? While debate about its actual designation will continue on for the decades to come, one aspect all can agree upon is the enduring popularity of Nike‘s cement /elephant skin design pattern. In part, due to its overwhelming demand, another because of Air Force 1′s 30th anniversary this year, Nike iD will star to offer the icon applique as one of its design options. The first of limited design engagement to start at Midnight this Wednesday, February 1st. Log onto to NIKEiD‘s website for more details and continue after the click for a look at some early samples via The-Toe-Box

Release Date: February 1st, 2012 (Wednesday) | Midnight EST

*NOTE* NIKEiD just announced that only 750 pairs will be available for the Cement/Elephant pattern design option. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Kanye West is unsure of himself. He’s feeling trepidatious about his abilities. The award-winning music producer and recording artist who’s known to boast about his own genius is feeling rattled. This is what Level 6 of the #KOBESYSTEM will do to even the most self-assured of men. Watch Kanye in the following video ask Kobe, “How much more successful do you want me to be?” only to hear the devastating reply: “More successful.” Watch Kanye falter when he’s asked to ponder, “Are you a different animal — and the same beast?” It’s a crucible that Yeezy isn’t yet prepared to conquer. But he’ll get there. Check out the hilarious video following the click.