Friday The 13th: A Night With Cool Kids & Mos Def

This is a dope video and an inside look into a night in NYC and into the life of Hip Hop

Black Scale x Android Homme Preview

Black Scale puts us onto an upcoming collaboration with Android Homme. The sneakers feature a simple black patent leather upper with a perforated touch. A vertical zipper can be seen that runs up the height of the high-top. Check back for more details on a launch/release date

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SpongeBob SquarePants Plush by Karl Lagerfeld

A SpongeBob SquarePants plush given a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld attracted the highest bid at a recent Paris fundraiser for WWF, generating 1,000 Euros (Approx. $1,499 USD) at current exchange. Numerous local personalities had autographed iconic objects linked to the cartoon character for the auction, which altogether raised 7,000 Euros (Approx. $10,491 USD), including Inès de la Fressange, French singer Patrick Bruel and Greek TV presenter Nikos Aliagas.

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Vans Vault Garment Pack

One of Vans Vault’s nicer releases of the season comes in the form of its Garment Pack, which consists of a Half Cab and 106 LX. Both take on a mostly grey base with black toe boxes and accenting throughout. They are now available through select Vans Vault retailers, including District Footwear.

District
2332 Alameda Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
510.865.1640

District
31019 Courthouse Drive
Union City, CA 94587
510.441.1120

Ski Feat. Mos Def- Taxi

This latest coverage takes us through the process of this collaborative record between the Ski Beatz and the mighty Mos Def. Another upcoming gem from Dame Dash’s Blakroc project set to drop on November 27th. This video comes courtesy via CreativeControl.tv, expect some more exclusive drops within the next couple days. Check it out.

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Boundless NYC

Our good friends over at Boundless NYC welcome a new addition to its retail setup with the unveiling of its new space on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The shop looks to officially make its opening this Friday, November 27th (Black Friday for all you spending junkies). A preview video of the shop can be seen below. Be sure to stop by and say hello.

Boundless NYC
225 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013

Directed by Kellen Dengler

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The Black Apple Memoirs: Entry 1 (GFCnewyork artists Mickey factz & Stalley visit DD172 Space)

It takes the spirit of a true New Yorker to break through the dark and unknown. To be in your own zone, no compromises, a true bastard paving your own lane in this city. Witness as we, GFCnewyork, master our journey and express our experiences in the culture of the “The Black Apple.” Episode 1: GFCnewyork artists Mickey Factz & Stalley visit DD172 Space to sit in on a pow wow with Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa as Dame Dash speaks on respecting and maintaining relationships within the industry.

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Stussy Chronometer Crewsader Watches

Offered in both a Black or Silver colorway, Stussy’s anticipated Chronometer Crewsader Watches will finally be seeing a release via Stussy Japan Chapter Stores, Web Chapter, and ZOZO stores. Look for both to drop on November 20th, 2009 with retail set at ¥33,600 (Approx. $376 USD).

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Rehacer x ARMTH Sneakers

Scheduled to drop in February of next year, Japanese brand rehacer works up a new set of limited edition sneakers made in conjunction for retailer ARMTH. The kicks feature a familiar design scheme with patterned wool sidewalls and a suede upper finish. Three colorways are seen, all available for pre-sale through ARMTH beginning November 30th, 2009.

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Official Rosa Acosta x Supreme Video

Jake Davis put us onto the official cut for the highly-talked about Rosa Acosta and Supreme video. The video took place during Acosta’s photoshoot involving none other than Terry Richardson for this season’s campaign. There’s no actual nudity, but I guess it’s still worthy of the NSFW tag.

A Day in Cali (Part 2)....

Keep walking with me......

A Day in Cali (Part 1)

Walk with me......

Blakroc: Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo) Ft. Mos Def and Jim Jones

Im def feeling this Blakroc Movement. I cant wait till the album drops and im loving what i have seen so far.... Keep your eyes and ears peeled for new joints

Lil Wayne: The Carter Documentary (Trailer)

This is def a must see anticipated flick right here. Lil Wayne being one of the biggest names in Hip Hop right now will def attract ppl to the theater or to the homie on the corner with the good copy lol.

Holla!

Kanye West "Glow in the Dark" Preview Video by Nabil Elderkin

Photographer Nabil Elderkin has just posted this video, promoting Kanye West’s much anticipated “Glow in the Dark” book (for which Elderkin does the photography). The video offers a strong preview as regards the content of this latest deluxe edition, which includes Part II of this epic journey. If you don’t already have the book, Glow in the Dark allows for an exclusive insight of Kanye’s life both on and off stage as well as costume designs, personal sketches and a CD which features an interview with tour collaborator Spike Jonze and more! Glow in the Dark is available from Amazon now.

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Empire State Of Mind

So we have all been waiting for this video to drop...I actually saw the video last night as i was flying into NYC from LA which made it even more dope. Being up in the sky and looking down at all the bright lights and watching the video really makes you sit back and realize how much we love NYC....Big ups to Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx and all the rest of NY....Rep your neighborhood to this one