Sneaker Con Los Angeles – 12 17 2011 | Recap Video

As the “Official Sneaker Cleaner of Los Angeles”, cleanser mixologist Jason Markk had the privilege to capture some behind-the-scene look at the first ever Sneaker Con Los Angeles. Unfortunately, he got to the Los Angeles Convention Center late last Saturday. Luckily, he was still able to capture some of the sights and sounds from the inaugural event. And while the reception was not as hectic as the one in New York City two weekends ago, there was still plenty of dealings going on. In fact, Markk nearly sold out his inventory by the day’s end.

by: | December 22, 2011
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BONE COLLECTION   Horn Bike Case for Apple iPhone 4

Modeled off of the old bugle loudspeaker, the Horn Bike Case by BONE COLLECTION is a simple way to attach your iPhone to your bike and amplify its speakers toward you as you ride. The shock and scratch-proof silicone case attaches to your bike handle bars using an adjustable strap, allowing you to position your iPhone at almost any angle on any bike. As a bonus, the Horn Bike Case is all give and no take: it bumps up the volume of your music, GPS or cycling calculator up to an extra 13 db without using any power at all. The case, which can be picked up at Japan’s RESTIR, comes in light blue, black or white. Check out pictures more pictures of the 2012 iF Product Design Award Winner after the jump.

RESTIR
9-7-4 Akasaka | Map
Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan

by: | December 21, 2011
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W+K Tokyo Lab x HIFANA   Fresh Push Play App: Remix Your City | Video

To illustrate the simplicity behind their Fresh Push Play app, Japanese breakbeat musical duo HIFANA sought help from W+K Tokyo Lab to document the process. It all starts with the partners sampling vivid and diverse sounds uniquely Tokyo’s. From greetings at maid cafe, reading of Zen Buddhist mantra, to kendo sparing session and robotic arms. After a day-long seek and record session with their Apple iPhone and iPad, KEIZOmachine! and Juicy composed an one-of-the-kind DJ set with all the captured sounds during night-time rave on the Sumida River.

by: | December 21, 2011
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Jeremy Fish x Upper Playground   Listen And Learn iPad2 + App

Jeremy Fish and Upper Playground have partnered to bring a new meaning to interactive exhibition. Fish recently opened his latest solo exhibition Listen and Learn at Joshua Liner Gallery in New York City. Thirty paintings were created and exhibited based on stories told by Fish’s closest friends and inspirational individuals. Every artwork was paired with a set of headphones which enabled the viewer to listen to the audio recording that told the story behind the piece. The audio gathered contains voices of Snoop Dogg, Aesop Rock, Mike Giant, Lance Mountain, El-P, Ron English and Ricky Powell just to name a few.

In order to fully appreciate the exhibition outside of the gallery environment, a special ‘Listen and Learn’ app was produced, accompanied by 30 images of the paintings. To launch the custom app, Upper Playground is giving away a brand new iPad 2. Fish customized it with an illustration drawn directly onto the back of the device using only a black Sharpie marker. Head over to the Upper Playground Facebook Page right now to enter the competition and leave your email on the lower left of the page before Saturday, December 31st, 2011.

by: | December 21, 2011
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Dover Street Market Ginza    To Open March 2012

Fashionistas in Tokyo will have something to rejoice about come this March. Dover Street Market, the hugely popular retail concept by fashion designer and her advent-garde label COMME des GARÇONS, is finally coming to Tokyo. Surprising, the new store will not be at the expected shopping district along the eastern part of Tokyo, where you have familiar neighborhoods like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Omotesando, Aoyama, and Harajuku. Instead, will take advantage of the newly revamped Ginza Komatsu Department Store in Ginza on the western side of the city. Taking up approximately 6 floors of the West Wing, the new store be in good company with the world’s largest UNIQLO flagship right next door. And like its mammoth neighbor, Dover Street Market Ginza is also set to open on March 16th, 2012.

Dover Street Market Ginza

– West Wing
6-9-5 Ginza | Map
Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan

Opening Date:
March 16th, 2012 (Friday)

by: | December 20, 2011
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Batman x Nokia Lumia 800   The Dark Knight Rises Edition

While there is still a good number of months before its release in Summer 2012, the marketing machine over at Warner Brothers is running on full in the promotion of The Dark Knight Rises, its third and final film in director Christopher Nolan’s trilogy with actor Christian Bale as . Along with all the holiday gifts and parcels arriving this week, some will also receive a special edition The Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 800 cellphone. In what else but a black polycarbonate casing laser-etched with the distinctive Batman insignia, the phone features additions such as a home screen sporting imagery taken from the film itself. Though it offers few clues as to how the film will play out on the big screen, it is certainly a notable addition to that last-minute holiday gift list of yours. There is one minor hiccup, however: there are only 40 of these in the world… via: Pocket-Lint
by: | December 19, 2011
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Carhartt x A.P.C. – Swiss Key 6 In 1 Multi Tool

Fans of the Discovery network television series Survivorman will recall that Les Stroud, left alone to spend seven days in a remote region without food or water, would always carry him with one indispensable object: his trusty multi-tool. For the style savvy user who likely won’t be braving the jungles of Papua New Guinea, and introduce a 7-centimeter stainless steel multi-tool equipped with just the essentials: bottle opener, serrated and straight knife blades and three screwdrivers (Phillips, slotted and micro-eyeglass). Part of the labels’ collaborative series, the double-branded multi-tool is available now through colette.


213 Rue Saint-Honoré | Map 
75001 Paris, France

by: | December 16, 2011
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UNKNWN   Interview with Chris Julian | Video

“…more than anything, is a modern educational platform…”

Just ahead of its highly anticipated opening, netizens get the opportunity to see (and hear) the story behind UNKNWN courtesy of Creative Control. A retail effort by , , both of FRUITION Las Vegas fame, and last and least the man himself, LeBron James, UNKNWN is more than just a retail destination. As told by Julian, the new storefront is essentially a catalyst of “edgy positivity”, an interpretation on fashion, art, design, trends, and more… A way to return to the original intent of consumerism, to own and appreciate something of value. In the meantime, you can visit the new store in person this weekend at Aventura Mall just outside of Miami, Florida.

UNKNWN
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard | Map
Aventura, FL 33180

by: | December 16, 2011
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ONE PIECE x Sony PlayStation 3   Gold Edition

It looks like Luffy and the ONE PIECE gang finally score it big. Come March, Sony will introduce a special PlayStation 3 in gold for the release of ONE PIECE: Pirate Warriors gaming title from BANDAI. Etched with the likeness of Luffy, the console also features a coastline map, though you might to play the game to find out where it leads you. The bundle includes a 3 with 320 GB, the game, and a DualShock 3 controller, also in gold. Set for launch on March 1st, 2012 with a retail price of ¥38,170 JP, or $490 US. Unfortunately for fans elsewhere, this looks to be a Japan-only booty. via: The Verge

by: | December 16, 2011
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Beats By Dr. Dre x Nice Kicks   Holiday Raffle + Giveaway

Beats by Dr. Dre and Nice Kicks are getting together to host a special “Sound + Sole” event taking place this Saturday, December 17th, at the Beats store in SoHo, New York. The highlight of the evening is sure to be the raffle giveaway of a VIP Kit made up of Beats headphones and a pair of the highly sought after x 1500. The winning raffle ticket will be selected by , who’ll be on hand to provide beats of his own throughout the evening. A second VIP Kit will be awarded to a winner chosen at random from all the Facebook friends of Freshness. So if you haven’t friended us on Facebook yet, the time to do so is now! For those planning to attend Saturday’s event, be sure to RSVP to RSVPBeatsEvents@gmail.com, as this will be an RSVP only event.

Beats by – The Beats Store NYC
67 Greene Street | Map
(bet. Spring and Broome Street)
New York, NY 10012

Event Date: December 17th, 2011 (Saturday) | 8 pm – 10:30 pm

RSVP: RSVPBeatsEvents@gmail.com

by: | December 16, 2011
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LG x Prada 3.0 Phone

The notion that one’s mobile phone is as much fashion accessory as indispensable gadget is reinforced with the newest collaborative handset from LG and Prada. The Phone by 3.0 is highlighted by its elegant, understated design, featuring a black case with discreet Prado logo up top and adorned with the brand’s signature Saffiano pattern at the back. The minimalist aesthetic is maintained with just a handful of physical buttons running underneath the fairly large 4.3-inch NOVA display with 800 x 480 WVGA touchscreen. While the phone’s looks will undoubtedly be the primary selling point, the technology on hand is respectable: it’s built on a dual-core processor with 8 GB of internal memory and runs the Android OS on a Gingerbread interface (which is customized with unique menus and icons in neutral shades of black, grey and white). Finally, there’s an 8 megapixel autofocus camera with HD 1080p capability. The phone is expected to land first in Europe and South Korea.

by: | December 14, 2011
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MINI   Driving Excitement | iPhone App

Driving in what was originally a pint-sized race car is already a lot of fun for MINI owners, but BMW wants to take the experience of sitting behind the wheel to a new level with the Driving Excitement iPhone app.  Building on the car’s MINI Connected in-dash hi-res cock-pit display, which allows drivers to stay connected to Facebook, monitor their driving efficiency, access the web and search for local restaurants, the iPhone app gives MINI owners three new functions: Digital Sports Instruments, a Force Meter, and a car Condition Check.

When uploaded from the iPhone app into the car, these functions are accessible through the normal steering wheel and joystick controls and feature a coolant temperature gauge, accelerometer, g-force meter and enhanced car condition check information, such as engine temperature, fuel level and outside weather conditions. In short, this turns your into more of a highly-tune sports car then you everyday commuter.

Detailed photos of the app in action are after the jump.

by: | December 14, 2011
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