Onitsuka Tiger x Reality Studio Fabre Light

Due out in the early first quarter of 2011 – January to be exact – is this collaborative effort between Berlin-based Reality Studio and Onitsuka Tiger. Harnessing somewhat of a tribal approach to the simple Fabre Light silhouette, the sneakers come in a buttery cream upper and outfitted with tassels along lace lining and heel. Featuring bright red inner lining and a unique open heel, the collaboration will be available starting next month exclusively at Ontisuka retailers.
Source: SneakerFreaker

Lloyd Banks On Why The Game & Young Buck Will Never Be On G-Unit Again + Reason Why He Stopped Rockin Big Jewelry + Brian Pumper

Lloyd Banks Crib Session Freestyle On Tim Westwood! (Over Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt.2" & "Survival Of The Fittest"

Tory Lanez - Light Up Remix

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SEAN KINGSTON & TIME IS MONEY ENT. PRESENTS "TORY LANEZ"
Follow @TLANEZ on Twitter
Mr. Peterson Mixtape Coming January 1st, 2011

Chipmunk (Feat. Chris Brown) - Champion

Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On

Throwback Freestyle Of The Week: Remy Ma Freestyle On Tim Westwood!

Ya Boy (Konvict)(Feat. Cik. Money) - Tattoos & Jewels

Rick Ross - 9 Piece / Even Deeper

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*WORLD PREMIERE*
Music video for Rick Ross' 9 Piece / Even Deeper
Directed by @SPIFFTvFilms
New mixtape "Ashes To Ashes" out now!  

Bell & Ross 2010 Winter AD Catalogue

For nearly two decades French watchmakers Bell & Ross have been assembling some of the most technical and utilitarian timepieces in the industry. Designed with the 4 principles of –Water resistance, Precision, Readability, and Performance – the watches are built to withstand any extremes life can throw at you. Shot by Philippe Lacombe, the company has just released their 2010 – 2011winter AD catalogue showcasing the latest collection and inspirations based on the brand’s founding principles of military, space, aviation, and divers.

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LAMF x FUCT SSDD Golden Tiger Collection

To finish off a busy and successful 2010, FUCT and its SSDD collection have teamed up with LAMF to create the Golden Tiger capsule over a series of carefully reproduced battle fatigues. The highly coveted tiger camo pattern is based off a suit worn by U.S. SOG advisors during covert operations spanning Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the early 1970s. Furthermore each piece was painstakingly reproduced by a specialist in military tailoring with woven patches created in Hanoi, Vietnam. The collection is available now at Union.

MARCH LA.B “Shelby Limited Edition” Watch

Despite being relatively new to the watchmaking scene, California-based MARCH LA.B unveil their exclusive collaboration with Carroll Shelby. The “Shelby Limited Edition” timepiece was crafted to celebrate one of the rarest prototypes in American muscle car history, the Shelby EXP 500, also referred to as the Green Hornet. As an ode to the heritage aesthetics of the classic automobile, the watch is encased in a black chassis set against a wood dial replicating the Shelby’s original dashboard. This time-honored collaboration is available now through Los Angeles retailer Union.

UNDERCOVER F6C19 Duffle

Adding to their range of accessories is the F6C19 bag from Japanese avant-garde label Undercoverism. Part of the brand’s “Avakareta Life winter collection,” the bag is available in three complementary colors of khaki, navy and yellow. Produced using 100% cotton, each bag features a contrasting color strap and offers a hand-carry option stitched along the side in a “U” silhouette. The subtle design is accented with leather cuts on the zippers and minimal branding. An ideal accessory for your everyday traveling needs, the bag is available now through ZOZO Japan.

Nike Air Pegasus ’89

Nike digs into its massive archive with the release of Air Pegasus ’89. This classic running shoe is featured in a two-tone muted gray suede upper with perforation and a red and orange sole. To accent the lighter tones, teal accents are added to the tongue of the shoe. Capitalizing on next spring’s muted tone color palette, this shoe is perfect paired up with any look next season. Look for this style to be released next spring at selected doors.
Source: Tenisufki

Stussy x A Bathing Ape Camo Luminox Watch

Stussy and A Bathing Ape have teamed up for the new year to release this camo Luminox watch. Featuring a gray camo and black rubber bands, this watch will retail for 39,690 yen and will be available in the middle of January next year at Stussy Chapter stores.

Timex Camper 2 Watch

The watch market enjoyed a number of more affordable and budget-conscious options this past year. The Timex Camper 2 is among the styles not to be overlooked. A simple dial is created alongside a nylon strap with dark leather details. The watch comes in several different muted strap colors and is available now at vendor and other select retailers.

SHIPS JET BLUE Tweed Hat

The use of tweed has been a mainstay this past fall and winter seasons throughout Japan. Retailer SHIPS JET BLUE releases a winter-appropriate fedora. The short brim is seen together with a gray tweed, which upon further inspection includes multicolored specks. The hat is available now exclusively at SHIPS JET BLUE.

NEIGHBORHOOD x CHALLENGER Collection

To compliment CHALLENGER’s pop-up store which began earlier this year, the brand has aligned with fellow motor-inspired brand NEIGHBORHOOD on a collection set to release next year. 1960s drag racing is a central element to the collection and spans stadium jackets, long sleeve T-shirts and hoodies. The collection releases on January 2nd through HOODS, NEIGHBORHOOD TOKYO and CHALLENGER.
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Damien Hirst “Forgotten Promises” Exhibition @ Gagosian Gallery

Damien Hirst’s controversial work will hit the shores of Hong Kong next month with the unveiling of his “Forgotten Promises” exhibition. Earning the title as the most lucrative living artist of our times, the exhibition will take place at the Gagosian Gallery located in Central, Hong Kong. The exhibition will run from January 18, 2011 to March 19, 2011.
Gagosian Gallery
12 Pedder Street, 7/F
Central
Hong Kong

mastermind JAPAN x Enhance Element x THE BLACK SENSE MARKET Sneaker

First previewed back in August, mastermind JAPAN releases its sneaker with Enhance Element for THE BLACK SENSE MARKET. The shoes follow a black and white theme, with subtle branding, heel zip detailing, a leather covered crepe sole and skull motifs throughout. The triple collaboration sneaker is now available now in-store through Anytime.
Anytime
Shop B, Ground Floor
59 Granville Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong

Photography: Hypebeast

Bang & Olufsen Beo6 Remote Control

Bang & Olufsen introduce their latest design to the marketplace, the Beo6 Wi-Fi Remote Control. The Beo6 remote control is like your house key. Your key is cut just for your front door, and suits its purpose exactly. It works as an extension of your hand; not something you have to think about. The unique Beo6 unlocks exactly your mix of audio and video equipment, whether it is a single BeoVision 7 or a full link system. The same Beo6 can be as simple as you want and as flexible as you need. The square glass display with soft touch keys and the aluminium ball with tactile keys and a volume wheel are inspired by contradictions – the circle and the square, giving Beo6 an unusual visual expression. A more thorough breakdown of the design is available here.

Black Scale x Collab Electronics Headphones

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The consumer market for headphones continues to expand with new designs and technologies, but now street fashion has been incorporated into the trend with Collab Electronics’ streetwear-inspired headphones. Collab has created an exclusive pair of headphones with Black Scale. This unique product includes the brand’s signature designs on the earphones and headband, and are accompanied with a laser inscribed bamboo case. A perfect gift for any music lover or streetwear junkie! Available for $150 USD now at Karmaloop.com and BiGRaudio.com.

Air Jordan III Black/Cement 2011 Retro Confirmed

Although Holiday 2010 stands as one of the more exciting seasons in recent times, Holiday 2011 will stand toe-to-toe with this year as we learn that Jordan Brand has confirmed another retro of its Air Jordan III in the iconic black/cement colorway. Following news of a Concord XI drop during the same season, the shoes will once again grace store shelves even though the shoes were retroed not too long ago via the CDP. Official imagery of both hasn’t been released but samples are sure to be floating around once 2011 arrives. Stay tuned for further news as it becomes available.
Source: Sneakernews

Gilt MANual: Kanye West – Man of Style?

Emerging out of the shadows of the successful online outlet-style website Gilt, the Gilt MANual has made a conspicuous start as a men’s centric style site and an accessory to its parent company. The initial list of editors boast some high-profile credentials under their belt as they engaged in discussion regarding Kanye West’s place in fashion. The question of stylistic significance does require some particular thought and argument. Who else has been able to bring light to fashion much like Kanye with projects involving Nike to LV? A good show of his wide reach. He has undoubtedly taken risks as Josh Peskowitz states, and I can’t help but think the hit or miss aspect of it will shape his influence where he will stand a few years down the line. It seems all too easy to judge the missteps of the past, but as it stands who else comes under as much coverage as Kanye West?
Some notable responses are seen below while the whole article can be seen here.
On Dec 21, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Tyler Thoreson wrote:
The man who introduced “I’ma let you finish!” and “#Mypresenceisapresentkissmyass best hash tag ever!!” into the popular lexicon may not be much of a role model when it comes to gentlemanly behavior, but the guy does have a passion for dressing well. The question, of course, is how well he translates that passion into execution. As recently as a few months ago, I would’ve put Mr. West solidly in the ” ‘A’ for Effort” category, but these days, when I see his mug next to yet another year-end top 10 list, I can’t help but think to myself: dude looks sharp. What do you guys think? We all know that Yeezy loves fashion. Has he finally mastered the more elusive art of style?
On Dec 21, 2010, at 3:18 PM, Josh Peskowitz wrote:
While I would have once only grudgingly admitted to liking Kanye’s wears (those would be the years between my jealousy of his collection of Polo Bear merchandise and puzzlement at his Theo Huxtable-like mullet cut at the shows a few seasons back), these days I am regularly impressed. Maybe it’s that whole ‘Rosewood’ thing he keeps going on about, but his suiting choices, footwear, and haircuts have all been rather well-fitting and consistently good. Now, this refers to Kanye off-duty. On-stage my man has still had some spectacular missteps—and I don’t mean Anubis chains and day-glo suits, but rather his latter day Fred Flintstone impression at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But at least his haircut has been tight and unlined. I think his experimental phase is tamping down, and off-stage there’s a lot to be admired (and even some to emulate) about his clothes, but style might be the wrong word for what he has. Swagger, sure, but style is more personal. More consistent. He’s getting there, but the road is long.
On Dec 21, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Andy Comer wrote:
Call me old-fashioned, but I’m a firm believer that men of style (good style, I mean, in both an aesthetic and a moral sense) are obliged to honor some standard of gentlemanly behavior; and that basic etiquette is one key factor that separates the “stylish” from the “well-dressed.” Now, I’m not saying that Mr. West isn’t a gentleman, or necessarily lacking in decorum, but how could certain very public and very boorish displays, however long ago and however atoned for, not stick in one’s head? Okay, so you can poke a million holes in that argument, and come up with tons of men whose sartorial legacies fly in the face of it. But basically I’m echoing what Josh just said: The road is long.
On Dec 21, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Josh Peskowitz wrote:
Andy makes a really good point about the line between “well-dressed” and “stylish,” but I wouldn’t necessarily call Kanye well-dressed, would you? I mean, I hate to keep harping on the floor-length-fur-vest-and-leather-pants getup from Turkey Day, but that is not exactly well-dressed, nor stylish. But he does take risks, which puts him more in the stylish camp (on-stage, on-float) than the well-dressed one. But when he’s well-dressed, he’s elegant and, of late, understated, which are things that we associate with being stylish. Now I’m running in circles, but basically I guess I’m trying to say he’s having a very good year, but the label stylish requires a consistency he has yet to demonstrate.
On Dec 21, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Jared Flint wrote:
Saying Kanye West is well-dressed is like saying parrots have a mastery of language… and I kind of mean that in a good way. We rip on dudes all the time for not caring about the way they dress and for looking like slobs and here’s a fella who takes a huge interest, not only in what he personally wears, but in fashion as a whole. Right around the time of his Daft Punk sampling, his blog (does he still do that?) was an electric, robotic, futuristic, Japanese version of Wallpaper. I’m pretty sure were he to re-do his style blogging it would be nothing but taxidermy and Kodachromes. Point being, I think a lot of Kanye’s schtick is overly derived from other people, places, and things. Just like his music. ‘Runaway’? Pretty beautiful, pretty melodic, pretty introspective. Yet, any chorus, whether in jest or not, that raises a toast to douchebags needed a second opinion. Now, are any of us free from outside influences? Absolutely not. We also don’t rush on stage and steal microphones from Taylor Swift. Kind of opens up the critical flood gates.
Photography: i-D Magazine

Bun B x UNDFTD x Ransom x Stussy “KEEP IT TRILL” Event Recap

Rapper Bun B recently made the cold, snowy trek to Toronto to release his long sleeve T-shirt involving UNDFTD, Ransom and Stussy. The event featured an in-store performance which was a precursor to Bun B’s event later that night at The Opera House.

Solebox x Reebok Omnizone Pump

Wearability aside, Solebox and Reebok have collaborated on a rarely seen Omnizone Pump for next year. The bulky hightop brings to the table a series of lights that can be turned on and off. Previous rumors also indicated McFly-like self-tying laces. A release is slated for February, March or April.
Source: Sneaker Freaker

Nike Convention High JP

Nike releases two new colorways in the brand’s Convention High JP. A remake on the classic Basketball design, the shoes feature a smorgasbord of colors and textures throughout including colorways relating back to previous Air Escape releases, with hints of ACG elements sprinkled within. Both new colorways are now available through NikeStore.com.

Pierre Hardy Blockorama Limited Edition Sneakers

French brand Pierre Hardy releases the seventh installment of the brand’s Blockorama sneaker, a limited edition design produced in a run of only 500. The shoes feature Hardy’s trademark velcro strap design, with patchwork uppers in various patterns and leathers including the use of sky blue nubuck, gold and silver metal coated leather and a cube perspective printed leather, all topped off with white patent leather piping. The shoes will be available through select retailers, including Pierre Hardy stores, Barneys New York, colette, Joyce Hong Kong, Isetan Tokyo and Corso Como Seoul amongst others.

Rihanna's Rebe’L Fleur Ad+ The Christmas Plans Of Wesley Snipes, 50 Cent & Michael Jordan

 

The fragrance game is big money for celebs with Diddy, Mariah, Mary J. Blige and Beyonce at the top of the heap.  Now Rihanna's officially entering the game with Rebe’L Fleur.  We have her first promo pic and deets on the scent inside...
Rihanna’s first fragrance, Rebe’L Fleur, will debut on store shelves in February 2011.
According to the press release:

“Daring, sexy and truly memorable, Reb’l Fleur is as much in tune with Barbados-born Rihanna’s roots as it is with the glamour of her present life in New York City.”

And we know how good the glamourous life of New York City smells.

In holiday news:

Want to know what some YBF celebs are doing for the holidays?  The NY Post reports that the Caribbean is a favorite destination for folks like NY Yankee captain Derek Jeter and girlfriend Minka Kelly who are booked at Anguilla's plush Viceroy Hotel with the likes of Michael Jordan, 50 Cent and BET founder Bob Johnson.
But if you can't get to the beach because of a little trouble with the IRS, words has it that Wesley Snipes will be dining on baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, cheese quiche, cornbread stuffing, corn, rolls, wheat bread and assorted pies at the McKean Correctional Facility in Pennsylvannia. And if that ain't fab enough, he also has to the option to go to church, play cards or watch movies.  Damn homie.
Merry Christmas.

Chris Brown & Lil Mama Host A Christmas Extravaganza

C. Breezy hosted an all-black Christmas extravaganza for his NYC fans at Webster Hall Thursday night.  We've got pics of him and Lil Mama kickin' it when you read on...

Chris Brown was spotted in his private section last night before his performance at Webster Hall.  Looked like he was having some fun chillin' to his own songs and with his friends:

And Lil Mama and her new black pixie cut were there too to perform:

She's still performing at places?  Interesting.
BONUS:
Merry Christmas from Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Rihanna, Birdman, Plies, Waka Flocka, Willow Smith, Lady Gaga & Wyclef. Teehee.

50 Cent's Son Stuntin' Like His Daddy

50 Cent's son got an early Christmas present. Check out the stacks-o-mula pics 50 posted on Twitter when you read on...

Marquise, 50 Cent's 15 year old son, showed off his 'money today on Twitter.  Yes, just like his daddy himself did recently.  And 50 posted several pics of Marquise posing with hundred dollar bills.
Check it:

 50 Cent tweeted, "Look at him sleeping on the money. Damn"

Marquise said (accordign to his dad), "My dad is getting so much money it's making me cry."

50 tweeted, "Like father like son he eating".
50 and his son better be careful flaunting their money like that before their house gets broken into.