A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer “HIEROGLYPH CAMO” Collection A Bathing Ape alongside the likes of maharishi have been important entities into reappropriation of camouflage as fashion. Since its original 1st CAMO right around the brand’s inception, camouflage has long been a persistent theme within the Japanese heavyweight’s DNA. A latest appropriation comes in the form of ”HIEROGLYPH CAMO” which follows some familiar BAPE color schemes in traditional army green, blue and pink. The collection available through apparel and accessories is available now at BAPE STORES across Asia and soon to hit BAPE STORE NYC.
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A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer “HIEROGLYPH CAMO” Collection

A Bathing Ape alongside the likes of maharishi have been important entities into reappropriation of camouflage as fashion. Since its original 1st CAMO right around the brand’s inception, camouflage has long been a persistent theme within the Japanese heavyweight’s DNA. A latest appropriation comes in the form of ”HIEROGLYPH CAMO” which follows some familiar BAPE color schemes in traditional army green, blue and pink. The collection available through apparel and accessories is available now at BAPE STORES across Asia and soon to hit BAPE STORE NYC.

Statik Selektah featuring Sean Price & Mac Miller – 21 & Over

Statik Selektah gets the assist from Sean Price & Mac Miller for the latest track off of his upcomingExtended Play album due out June 18 via Showoff Records/Duck Down Music. Boom-bap rhymes and production intertwined with rhymes contrasting from the new and old school of hip-hop. Stream above and support the cause if you like what you hear through iTunes.

SSUR 2013 Spring/Summer Editorial by Wish

As one of streetwear’s longest standing personalities, Russ Karablin and his brand SSUR has returned to become a dominant player on the scene within the last few seasons. Bolstered by a certain high-fashion flip under its associated line The Cuts, the mainline of SSUR has come to be defined by a some signature graphic design as well as various odes to its hometown of New York City. Atlanta’s Wish provides their own outlook on the brand through this seasonal editorial, providing a thorough look into this season’s offerings.

fragment design x Casio G-Shock 30th Anniversary DW-6900 Preview Despite an often simple range of colors that outline its aesthetic, fragment design has done remarkably well in its design of product through the use of only black and white. A latest preview unveils this particular aesthetic on one of Casio G-Shock’s longest standing and most popular models, the DW-6900. A blacked out case and strap are contrasted by the use of a white dial. The use of gray at the outer edge provides a nice touch for readability for on the associated features of the watch. A release is set for May 25 via Ron Herman Japan.
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fragment design x Casio G-Shock 30th Anniversary DW-6900 Preview

Despite an often simple range of colors that outline its aesthetic, fragment design has done remarkably well in its design of product through the use of only black and white. A latest preview unveils this particular aesthetic on one of Casio G-Shock’s longest standing and most popular models, the DW-6900. A blacked out case and strap are contrasted by the use of a white dial. The use of gray at the outer edge provides a nice touch for readability for on the associated features of the watch. A release is set for May 25 via Ron Herman Japan.

Kanye West Reveals the Cover Art for ‘Yeezus’ Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on Saturday Night Live, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album Yeezus. Joining a multidisciplinary onslaught of promotion, which includes an unofficial cover art preview via Kim Kardashian’s Instagram, we now see the cover art in all its glory. Obscure and equally suggestive, the cover art for Yeezus no doubt holds a number of metaphors which will see more light on the LP’s release on June 18.
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Kanye West Reveals the Cover Art for ‘Yeezus’

Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on Saturday Night Live, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album Yeezus. Joining a multidisciplinary onslaught of promotion, which includes an unofficial cover art preview via Kim Kardashian’s Instagram, we now see the cover art in all its glory. Obscure and equally suggestive, the cover art for Yeezus no doubt holds a number of metaphors which will see more light on the LP’s release on June 18.

ODB’s Widow Files Cease & Desist Order Against Rock the Bells With the Rock the Bells 2013 lineup recently being made public, it looks like not everyone is excited for the upcoming virtual performances set to take place. After announcing that both Eazy-E and Ol’ Dirty Bastard would be gracing the stage in hologram forms during this year’s festival, it now looks like ODB’s widow, Icelene Jones has filed a cease-and-desist order against Rock the Bells. According to a press release, Jones, the administrator of the estate of ODB, says she is the only person that can approve the use of her late husband’s likeness, and voiced her disappointment with Rock the Bells’ producers Guerilla Union. I am disappointed that Rock the Bells would not contact me directly about the use of my husband’s image. I am looking forward to talking to Wu-Tang about this matter and coming up with a positive solution in order to bring my husband to the stage once again. RTB organizer Chang Weisberg spoke with HipHopDX and expressed that they did obtain permission from ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones, and other ODB partners to use the likeness before the announcement. Weisberg also issued a statement on the situation going on to share: I keep in touch with Cherry all the time, and she’s got a legacy that she’s trying to keep together for her grand kids and her relatives. So, whatever it is that we can do to help Cherry in her mission, we’re gonna do. Whatever it is that Tomica [Wright] wants to do, we want to be there to support her. She’s Eazy-E’s wife. She’s the estate. She’s N.W.A. and she’s Ruthless Records, man! Anytime someone comes to me that I have that much respect for, you can come to me and I’ll drop everything I’m doing to listen. She dropped everything she was doing to listen to me and I was inspired by her. If Tomica [Wright], Bone [Thugs-N-Harmony], RZA and Cherry [Jones] don’t approve of what we’re doing, I’ll be the first one to tell everybody, ‘I’m sorry. We didn’t do it.’ I can’t do this. ‘If you’re disappointed, let’s not do it.’ But at the same time, knowing who I am and the team of people around me, there’s no fuckin’ way we’re gonna let anybody down. It’s that simple. That’s my vision. Until we get there, my head’s down in the ground. I’m not even gonna look up for air. I’m gonna make sure we change music history those nights. Both Icelene Jones and Cherry Jones have been involved in previous disputes over the management of ODB’s estate, so we’ll be sure to keep everyone up to date as more information is revealed.
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ODB’s Widow Files Cease & Desist Order Against Rock the Bells

With the Rock the Bells 2013 lineup recently being made public, it looks like not everyone is excited for the upcoming virtual performances set to take place. After announcing that both Eazy-E and Ol’ Dirty Bastard would be gracing the stage in hologram forms during this year’s festival, it now looks like ODB’s widow, Icelene Jones has filed a cease-and-desist order against Rock the Bells. According to a press release, Jones, the administrator of the estate of ODB, says she is the only person that can approve the use of her late husband’s likeness, and voiced her disappointment with Rock the Bells’ producers Guerilla Union.

I am disappointed that Rock the Bells would not contact me directly about the use of my husband’s image. I am looking forward to talking to Wu-Tang about this matter and coming up with a positive solution in order to bring my husband to the stage once again.

RTB organizer Chang Weisberg spoke with HipHopDX and expressed that they did obtain permission from ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones, and other ODB partners to use the likeness before the announcement. Weisberg also issued a statement on the situation going on to share:

I keep in touch with Cherry all the time, and she’s got a legacy that she’s trying to keep together for her grand kids and her relatives. So, whatever it is that we can do to help Cherry in her mission, we’re gonna do. Whatever it is that Tomica [Wright] wants to do, we want to be there to support her. She’s Eazy-E’s wife. She’s the estate. She’s N.W.A. and she’s Ruthless Records, man! Anytime someone comes to me that I have that much respect for, you can come to me and I’ll drop everything I’m doing to listen. She dropped everything she was doing to listen to me and I was inspired by her.

If Tomica [Wright], Bone [Thugs-N-Harmony], RZA and Cherry [Jones] don’t approve of what we’re doing, I’ll be the first one to tell everybody, ‘I’m sorry. We didn’t do it.’ I can’t do this. ‘If you’re disappointed, let’s not do it.’ But at the same time, knowing who I am and the team of people around me, there’s no fuckin’ way we’re gonna let anybody down. It’s that simple. That’s my vision. Until we get there, my head’s down in the ground. I’m not even gonna look up for air. I’m gonna make sure we change music history those nights.

Both Icelene Jones and Cherry Jones have been involved in previous disputes over the management of ODB’s estate, so we’ll be sure to keep everyone up to date as more information is revealed.

The Monocle Guide to Better Living The editorial team at esteemed lifestyle publication Monocle has assembled a touted 400-page guide for better living. Deliberated as a tome of recommendations, reports and anecdotal inspiration to improve your life, the guide features additional photography and illustrations in keeping with the topic. Encompassing locations, products and ideas of interest from across the globe, the guide acts to introduce the very first in Monocle’s hard-copy book collection. Pick yours up from from the magazine’s online shop for a price of £40 GBP (approximately $61 USD).
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The Monocle Guide to Better Living

The editorial team at esteemed lifestyle publication Monocle has assembled a touted 400-page guide for better living. Deliberated as a tome of recommendations, reports and anecdotal inspiration to improve your life, the guide features additional photography and illustrations in keeping with the topic. Encompassing locations, products and ideas of interest from across the globe, the guide acts to introduce the very first in Monocle’s hard-copy book collection. Pick yours up from from the magazine’s online shop for a price of £40 GBP (approximately $61 USD).

A$AP Rocky Talks Sports on Cabbie Presents

A$AP Rocky is no stranger to the sports world, as he recently contributed to both the adidas #QuickAintFair campaign and EA Sports commercial for FIFA Soccer 13. In a brand new sit-down interview on Cabbie Presents, with Canadian sportscaster Cabral Richards, Rocky discusses his cosign from LeBron James, his resemblance to soccer star Didier Drogba, and a few other sports-related topics.

Lanvin Blue Suede Deconstructed Sneaker Constituting the latest footwear release from Lanvin is a deconstructed low-top sneaker presented in a blue colorway. Supported by a speckled grey midsole, the blue upper crafted with brushed suede is punctuated with subtle stitching throughout in addition to gold eyelets. Manufactured in Portugal, this minimalistic offering from the Parisian fashion house comes with a padded tongue and branded footbed. With a price tag of $626 CAD (approximately $609 USD), it is available now at SSENSE.
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Lanvin Blue Suede Deconstructed Sneaker

Constituting the latest footwear release from Lanvin is a deconstructed low-top sneaker presented in a blue colorway. Supported by a speckled grey midsole, the blue upper crafted with brushed suede is punctuated with subtle stitching throughout in addition to gold eyelets. Manufactured in Portugal, this minimalistic offering from the Parisian fashion house comes with a padded tongue and branded footbed. With a price tag of $626 CAD (approximately $609 USD), it is available now at SSENSE.

The Weeknd – Kiss Land/John Carpenter

The Weeknd recently gave fans a sneak peek at this single “John Carpenter,” and now takes to the web and drops off a new tune, titled “Kiss Land,” which segues into the full version of the previously previewed tune. Appealing to the ladies, the title track from his upcoming sophomore album slows things down as he speaks on his fantasies, then switches gears around the three-minute mark with the single turning into the full version of “John Carpenter.” Enjoy both tracks up above and keep an eye out for more details to surface in the near future.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z Reportedly Have Second Child On The Way It looks like Blue Ivy won’t be an only child for long. E! News sources confirmed that Beyoncé is indeed pregnant with child number two. Rumors of her pregnancy began earlier this month when she walked down the red carpet at Met Gala in a Givenchy gown that conveniently covered her figure. Then earlier this week, doctors diagnosed her with “dehydration and exhaustion” and recommended she rest, causing her to cancel the Antwerp, Belgium date for The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Neither Jay-Z nor Bey’s camps have confirmed the report, but Beyoncé has stated openly in the past that she’d like to have more children.
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Beyoncé & Jay-Z Reportedly Have Second Child On The Way

It looks like Blue Ivy won’t be an only child for long. E! News sources confirmed that Beyoncé is indeed pregnant with child number two. Rumors of her pregnancy began earlier this month when she walked down the red carpet at Met Gala in a Givenchy gown that conveniently covered her figure. Then earlier this week, doctors diagnosed her with “dehydration and exhaustion” and recommended she rest, causing her to cancel the Antwerp, Belgium date for The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Neither Jay-Z nor Bey’s camps have confirmed the report, but Beyoncé has stated openly in the past that she’d like to have more children.

Nike Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle LE Bright Citrus/Track Brown-Sail For several of Nike‘s performance basketball models, they’ve slowly transitioned into the lifestyle realm through select reworkings. Much like the LeBron X NSW Lifestyle, the Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle variation emerges as another off-court counterpart. Clad in a Mexican blanket-style upper, the clean silhouette is perhaps not as immediately recognizable as the little brother to the Kobe 8 relative to the LeBron X combo, but nevertheless offers some important design elements integrated. The shoe will be available starting June 1 at select NSW dealers.
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Nike Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle LE Bright Citrus/Track Brown-Sail

For several of Nike‘s performance basketball models, they’ve slowly transitioned into the lifestyle realm through select reworkings. Much like the LeBron X NSW Lifestyle, the Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle variation emerges as another off-court counterpart. Clad in a Mexican blanket-style upper, the clean silhouette is perhaps not as immediately recognizable as the little brother to the Kobe 8 relative to the LeBron X combo, but nevertheless offers some important design elements integrated. The shoe will be available starting June 1 at select NSW dealers.

Versus Versace 2013 Spring/Summer Campaign

Versus Versace has often yielded a unique addition to the iconic Versace house. The diffusion label has often been defined by its approach to creative under the elements of “innovation, flair and the unconventional.” A look into the label’s Spring/Summer 2013 campaign channels much of the brand’s energy through a series of psychedelic and semi-realistic patterns, styled in unison top to bottom. However balance is not to be overlooked through some further monochromatic blacked out offerings as well.

The Madbury Club – The Ashburn Study: Part 4 Mix Being that the good guys who take care of The Madbury Club are/were college-attending students, they understand the importance of finals week, and know that we all are just unable to properly study to the uptempo catchy songs that happen to shuffle on while playing our iTunes library. Getting caught up singing along to our favorite tracks, or distracted looking for the next song to play, The Madbury Club has decided to help eliminate those problems and have provided a 45-minute mix of tracks to help listeners power through this last week of the semester with the fourth edition of their The Ashburn Study mix. Stream the mix in full down below, and for the free download click here. Source: The Madbury Club
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The Madbury Club – The Ashburn Study: Part 4 Mix

Being that the good guys who take care of The Madbury Club are/were college-attending students, they understand the importance of finals week, and know that we all are just unable to properly study to the uptempo catchy songs that happen to shuffle on while playing our iTunes library. Getting caught up singing along to our favorite tracks, or distracted looking for the next song to play, The Madbury Club has decided to help eliminate those problems and have provided a 45-minute mix of tracks to help listeners power through this last week of the semester with the fourth edition of their The Ashburn Study mix. Stream the mix in full down below, and for the free download click here.

Source: The Madbury Club

HOOD BY AIR “MORPH” | Video

Despite origins dating back to the mid-2000s, HOOD BY AIR has reemerged in recent times and enjoyed a meteoric rise. Under the creative direction of founder Shayne Oliver, the brand has seemingly found itself at the center of a new movement in streetwear. Stylistically it has come to represent an intersection of Oliver’s hometown New York edge with a certain high fashion disposition. This formula has yielded quite the eclectic mix of followers which has gotten behind the brand’s defined high street and at times androgynous aesthetic. A short video titled “MORPH” outlines the brand’s recognizable offerings set against a simple yet dramatic backdrop. While printed offerings represent the brunt of HBA, for now, there have been communicated plans to expand into more complex pieces as well as denim.

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