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“What Do Eyes Love” Exhibition

Hong Kong-based design firm OUTSIGN.lab has teamed up with CLOT to present an exhibition titled “What Do Eyes Love”. Shot by photographer Paul Tsang and styled by Philip Chu, the exhibit is an engaging visible experience that invites viewers to open themselves up to a variety of different experiences. The project features several prominent icons including supermodel Shupei Qin, Hilary Tsui, Anthony Wong, Wyman Wong and Sam Lee.

Source: Diane Pernet

R.I.P. "The Godfather Of Hip-Hop" Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)

Legendary musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron, passed away yesterday in a New York Hospital at the age of 62.  Deets inside....
Gil Scott-Heron, widely credited as "The Godfather of Hip-Hop" died at the age of 62 yesterday. Scott-Heron was critically acclaimed for writing the hit "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," which mixed poetry, politics, jazz, blues and soul.  His performance style, which combined the heavy use of percussion with spoken word, is widely credited as helping to shape hip-hop.
Jaime Byng, Gil Scott-Heron’s publisher in the UK, confirmed the death tweeting,

Just heard the very sad news that my dear friend and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, the great Gil Scott-Heron, died today. Gil Scott-Heron’s death is NOT a rumour. I just called by Dorothy who is staying with Aunt Mimi in NY to tell me the news. I’m so sad.

Although Gil was HIV positive and battled addictions to cocaine and other substances for most of his career, no official cause of death has been released.
Meanwhile, the folks over at Rap Radar have compiled a list of hip-hop artists reacting to Gil Scott-Heron's death and you can check it out here.

Listen to a Gil Scott-Heron classic here:

Erykah Badu – Out My Mind, Just In Time

OUT MY MIND JUST IN TIME from Creative Control on Vimeo.
For the latest visual release off of her 2010 album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, Erykah Badu decided to take a simple, yet artistic approach. This black and white video for the soulful, piano-driven song, “Out My Mind, One Time”, features the avant garde songstress dancing about by herself in a flowing gown. Check out the Badu-directed, Creative Control-filmed clip above.

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Jill Scott (Feat. Anthony Hamilton) - So In Love

Dj Drama (Feat. Fabolous, Roscoe Dash & Wiz Khalifa) - Oh My

Jason Derulo - Don't Wanna Go Home

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Vans OTW 2011 Fall/Winter Pritchard

For Fall/Winter 2011, Vans OTW is introducing this new model with a more grown up look. Dubbed the “Pritchard”, the lace-up style features an EVA midsole and a cupsole outsole. With tonal stitching and cotton laces, the shoes come in a number of colorways and several different materials including regular suede, oiled suede and waxed canvas. The style is scheduled to hit store shelves starting June 1 at select Vans OTW accounts.
Source: FRESHNGOOD.COM

Alicia Keys Does "W" Magazine And Thanks Fans For Falling In Love With Her Music

In the June 2011 issue of W Magazine, Alicia Keys reflects on the ten-year anniversary of Songs in A Minor and why she's glad she never compromised her artistic integrity.
Above, Alicia wears an Alexander McQueen wool jacket, Ellen Christine hat and Versace ring.

In the latest issue of W Magazine, Alicia Keys reflects on her entry into the music business saying,

“I just wanted to be who I was, which was like so many other girls I knew. We grew up in the city, had a hard edge and obstacles to overcome, but we were still young and beautiful. I didn’t want to be all dressed up, all made up—I wanted to be myself, which hadn’t been done before.”

So that explains why the Alicia Keys we met in the "Fallin'" video looked like the girl next door.  Someone we all could relate to.
Alicia also said she didn't want to be controlled by the opinions of her handlers.  She continued,

“I was a young girl with very strong ideas but no experience. I just knew that everything else I was doing was wrong—that all the suggestions weren’t what was in my mind, they weren’t what it was meant to be.”

But she trusted her gut instincts and with 10 million records sold, it all paid off.

“How terrible would it have been if I had come out with some watered-down version of who I am? People fell in love with the real me, and I still feel blessed that that was how the journey began.”

More pics from the spread:

Alicia got dripped in red nails and lips.

The "Butterflies" singer rocked an Alexander McQueen navy wool coat.
Photos by Mario Sorrenti/Makeup Aaron De Mey for Lancôme/Styled by Alex White/Hair by Didier Malige for Frédéric Fekkai/Nails e by Yuna Park/

Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset

In a move that’s certain to take your gaming experience to the next level, Sony has just released this battery-operated, wireless stereo headset for the PlayStation 3 console. Offering a number of attractive features like 7.1 virtual surround sound, a retractable microphone for high quality voice chat and easily accessible volume control and mute buttons, the headset also keeps you informed of battery status and sound controls with an on-screen update. Priced at $100 USD, the Wireless Stereo Headset will be available through select retailers worldwide starting this September.

Cee Lo Green – I Want You (Hold On to Love)

The Grammy Award-winning Cee Lo Green provides a brand new visual interpretation today for his fourth single, “I Want You.” In usual Cee Lo Green fashion, you’ll find a lot feathers and European accents in the outfits, with a lot of festive activities taking place in the background. The single can be found on his latest album, Lady Killer which is available now through iTunes. See how the lady killer does it right above.

Paul Smith for Manchester United Champions League Suit

Ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Barcelona, fellow English designer Paul Smith created the following suits for the Red Devils. Modeled by Vidic, Carrick and Kuszczak, package features slim cut grey wool/mohair suits, white cotton shirts and burgundy silk ties. A short Q+A with Sir Paul Smith was conducted by GQ and seen below.
GQ: Why did you go for the grey/burgundy colour combo?
Paul Smith: I am really drawn towards grey at the moment as a new alternative to black, and for me burgundy works really well with this shade.
Were any of the players particularly interested in the suits and their construction?
Generally speaking, the comments were very positive – especially the slimmer line that the suits have, and the fact that they are softer because of the wool/mohair mix and consequently more comfortable to wear.
Is there anything you have to bear in mind when cutting suits for footballers?
Obviously as sportsmen their hips and thighs tend to be bigger than the average man’s…
What’s your best advice for getting off a bus after a long journey and still looking good?
Don’t wear your jacket on the bus, and make sure the tie is not too long and not too short: ideally not with a huge Windsor knot but a more elegant, simple knot like a four-in-hand. One button on the jacket should be always be done up.
Are footballers starting to dress better generally, do you think?
If they are wearing our suits then yes, definitely!

Meister “Raekwon the Chef” CL2 Edition Watch

As one of the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon the Chef has been ranked amongst the top MCs of all-time. To commemorate a high point in his career and the success of his latest album, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, the recording artist has teamed up with Meister to release a set of limited edition watches. The black and gold Meister CL2 model features a stainless steel case with Japanese six-hand chronograph quartz movement and a scratch-resistant mineral crystal lens. Limited to a run of only 200 pieces, the watch is priced at $280 USD and can be purchased online through Meister.

Photography: Hypebeast

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