!!!!!!WHAT'S REALLY GOOD!!!!!!: Dec 10, 2010

Markisa 2010 Fall/Winter Accessories

Accessories company Markisa presents a series of goods for the Fall/Winter 2010 season. Done up in a rather clean design scheme, the collection features the use of canvas and faux perforated leather throughout a range of various sized wallets and coin pouches, as well as belts, beanies and bags. Affordable, simple, and efficient, the line is now available for purchase through the Markisa online store, marking yet another venture from renowned skater Paul Rodriguez, and co.
Photography: Hypebeast

JAM HOME MADE Secret Mickey Watch

Japanese jewellery designers JAM HOME MADE recently partnered with Disney to release this Mickey Mouse watch. The three dials on the face each reveal the Mickey Mouse drawing that lies beneath. Available in your choice of black, gold or silver, each watch comes in a special edition black case with a golden Mickey print embossed. Fans can pick up the classically styled analogue piece from today at rumors.

HUMAN MADE Leather Varsity Jacket

The latest arrival from HUMAN MADE has just released. The leather varsity jacket has been manufactured from lamb leather and draws style inspiration from co-founder NIGO’s archive. Made in Japan, the jacket is detailed with HUMAN MADE “H” patch and Talon zips. Priced at $21499 HKD (Approx. $2770 USD), that jacket is now available through NOWHERE.
NOWHERE
G/F, 28 Wyndham Street
Central
Hong Kong

Photography: Hypebeast

Prada “Private” Customizable Glasses

Italian fashion house Prada has now created a way for its fans to customise its sunglasses. Entitled “Private”, the glasses feature moveable arms that are capable of personalisation. Fans can choose the color of the frames before choosing from a selection of letters, numbers and symbols to modify the glasses and identify them as their own. The character insertion process can be repeated by simply removing the arms and replacing the symbol, so there’s no need to worry if you’ve changed your mind as to the way in which you wish to have your pradaprivates decorated. The pradaprivate glasses are now available at Prada boutiques worldwide.
Source: designboom

Paul Smith Skull Cufflinks

Paul Smith take a liberal approach to these cuff links as they feature a two-tone skull motif. Cast in nickel plated brass, the split design is distinguished by both black and white crystals with a matte black design. Undoubtedly the use of the matte black takes a great deal of the edge off the cuff links themselves had they been fully cast in white stones. Available now through Provocacao.

Billionaire Boys Club DOWN BOMBER JACKET

Billionaire Boys Club has just added this down jacket to their current fall/winter selection, just in time for the Holidays. Maturely colored, the bomber boasts leather shoulders, a thick fleece collar and additional padding, all to ensure your warmth. The jacket is further decorated with two subtle BBC logos on the left front pocket and upper-arm and is finished with ribbed detailing on both the cuffs and hem, resulting in a silhouette akin to a traditional 50’s varsity jacket. The jacket will be released tomorrow morning at Billionaire Boys Club Tokyo.

Nike SB Dunk High Waterproof

You’re looking at the latest Quickstrike release from Nike’s SB division. The Dunk High SB has been created from an all-black, waterproof upper to allow fans to continue skating, no matter the weather conditions. Aside from the glazed midsole and the lack of perforation on the toebox, the Dunk SB returns in familiar form, detailed this time with dark tonal laces and swoosh. The latest waterproof SB is now available across premium account holders now.
Source: Tenisufki

NAMI Jewelry

For the religious/quasi-religious, or those who simply appreciate the simplicity of NAMI jewelry, Union Los Angeles take stock of some new accessories. Featuring woven crosses, they come in two sizes in black and offer a relatively subtle option for those looking to complete their fit.

Dickies 2011 Spring/Summer Workabilly Mid

Offered is preview into the Dickies Workabilly Mid, another upcoming Spring/Summer 2011 footwear model from the iconic American work wear brand. Featuring a solid mid top design, the shoes follow a chukka-like design scheme. Heavy stone wash canvas makes up the uppers, with leather adding a bit of contemporary detailing, alongside waxed laces and leather insoles. Three colorways look to release, including olive khaki, navy, and beige.

Source: FreshNGood

Vans OTW 2011 Spring Woessner Preview

The Vans OTW campaign continues into 2011 as we see a preview of the line’s Woessner, a low top design that follows familiar characteristics seen within the staple Authentic. This particular colorway features a wool upper in grey, although upcoming styles will come in suede, hemp, leather, and additional wool options, in an assortment of colors as well. A release is expected come January 2011 through OTW accounts. Stay tuned for a closer look in the coming weeks.
Source: FreshNGood

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Location: Bournemouth, England

Mr. Jones x Brian Catling “Dawn West Dusk East” Watch

Today saw the release of Mr. Jones Watches’ collaboration with artist and poet Brian Catling. The piece displays a small eye, colored to suggest the time of day (a feature reflected in the watch’s title “dawn west dusk east”), rather than to accurately present it. Catling explains the thought process behind the design is to help us “ slow down time (or at least make its passing less shrill)”; which is a refreshing reaction to the ever increasing speed of society and daily life. The watch is the final model to have been released as part of the Mr. Jones “Masters of Time” series and is available in a signed, numbered edition of 100 pieces, priced at £145 (roughly $199) through Mr. Jones.

SOPHNET. CASHMERE SILK CAMOUFLAGE STOLE

SOPHNET. release some interesting scarf options this season with their CASHMERE SILK CAMOUFLAGE STOLE. The material juxtaposes the refinement of cashmere with the utilitarian nature of camouflage. Four different styles employ different forms of camouflage print. They will be available on December 11th, 2010 through SOPH.SHOPS.

Concord C1 Big Date Radar

Watchmakers Concord present their latest timepiece, the C1 Big Date Calendar. Featuring the brand’s familiar looking case, the stainless steel watch features a PVD finish in customary black. Robust in its design, the internals feature a Caliber 3532 La Joux-Perret movement. Rounding out the watch is a Kaki technofiber strap.
Source: PROFESSIONAL WATCHES

Daft Punk x Medicom Toy x Monster TRON: Legacy Headphones

Daft Punk, Medicom Toy and Monster join forces to create a TRON: Legacy-inspired pair of headphones. Daft Punk has been a musical cornerstone for the upcoming movie with the headphones representing just the tip of the merchandising iceberg. In terms of features they include light-up LEDs with an aesthetic inline with the costumes worn by Daft Punk in their movie cameo. The headphones will retail for $350 USD and include a copy of the TRON: Legacy soundtrack.

WTAPS x Vans Syndicate Blackflag, Hoods & Supreme Exclusive Mountain Boots & SK8-MID

WTAPS and Vans Syndicate’s 2010 fall/winter collection were previously seen as it included Sk8-Mids and Authentics. However two new styles are destined as retailer exclusives with a Mountain Boot and Sk8-Mid style. The Mountain Boot as the name suggests features hiking sensibilities in two colors while the Sk8-Mid is seen in leopard skin and sheepskin lining. The Sk8-Mids will be a Blackflag Tokyo exclusive, while the Mountain Boots will be available at Blackflag, Hoods and Supreme. A release is slated for December 11th.
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Nike SB Dunk Low Premium “Yellow Curb”

Amongst the latest designs to release from Nike SB is the brand’s “Yellow Curb” Dunk Low, paying homage to the almighty yellow curb. The shoes feature familiar elephant print detailing on the toe and heel panels, with black mesh and grip tape-like textiles coating the uppers. Yellow accenting adds some pop while the midsoles receive a printed treatment. A release took place overseas last month, with stateside shops like Primitive now receiving stock.

Converse Jack Purcell Boat Mid Black Leather

As popular as ever, Converse’s Jack Purcell receives another contemporary treatment as we see the classic sneaker converted into a mid-top, boat shoe silhouette. Featured for the current season is this black leather colorway, broken-in with a solid vintage look. Retail is set at a reasonable $85 USD, with availability now through select Converse retail accounts, including Nice Kicks.
Nice Kicks
2815 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
United States
Tel: 512.320.8100

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Keith Washington Broadcasts "Personal" Conversation With Aretha On The Radio

We told you earlier that Aretha Franklin was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and now we have a few more details about her illness. And you'll never guess the source. Her "friend" former R&B crooner Keith Washington called up Re Re and decided to broadcast their phone convo live on the radio. Shady much? We've got the convo inside...

Yesterday, one of Aretha's close friends took it upon himself to broadcast a private conversation with her on the radio and internet. That friend, Keith Washington, who sang the hit song 'Kissing You,' hosts his own local Detroit radio show 'Kisses After Dark' on WDMK/105.9 Kiss FM. The radio station provided a Youtube clip, which is dated Dec.8, that shows Keith having a phone conversation with the multiple Grammy Award-winning Queen of Soul.
According to Black Voices, it starts like this:

Keith: "Is there any possible way that I could, at your discretion, just get a brief interview with you because all of your fans have just been calling the station, so concerned."
Aretha: "When I feel better, Keith."
Keith: "But, you are OK?"
Aretha: "We're waiting for confirmation from the doctors."

A source close to Aretha told BlackVoices.com that Keith and Aretha are friends but,

"It was wrong Aretha didn't know she was getting taped."

After the two hung up the phone Keith is heard telling someone in the studio,

"Just talking to her right now and hearing her say they are waiting for certain things is kind of touchy and becomes sensitive to me because if there was nothing wrong, they wouldn't be waiting on results."

Then Keith appeared on Detroit's FOX2 local news to report the status on Franklin's health.
Hmmm....nice to see Aretha's health is providing him a way to promote his show. SMH. As a friend, he should have asked to tape her and should only be giving out info Aretha approved him to talk about.
Neither Keith, his radio station nor Aretha's spokeswoman would comment on the matter to Blackvoices today. But we can all agree something in the water ain't clean.

Nicki Minaj & Her Cakes Turn 26 In Vegas

She had two of her fave chicks, Cassie and Amber Rose, on her side while celebrating her 26th birthday in Vegas. Nicki Minaj donned her blonde wig and nude sparkly body suit and sparkly pumps for her bash in Vegas at TAO last night. And she partied it up with her Young Money fam, Pink Friday inspired cakes, and her Barbz and Kenz.

Pics when you read on...

Chick loves her nude cat suits.

Not gonna lie. These Pink Friday inspired cakes are super cute.

Cassie and AMber Rose kicked it in VIP witht he birthday girl. Amber took a page out of Minnie Mouse's book while Cassie kept it sexy in Herve Leger and cute tie-up heels.