BTFO - Represent Subcultures

Set to launch in October of 2009, an all new initiative for online shopping is taking form to represent London’s West End shopping district. A virtual mock-up of many popular stores will offer an unparalleled form of shopping which allows for a Second Life and The Sims-like environment. The Alex Wrottesley masterminded project will go beyond just accurate mapping of the West End’s shopping landscape but also include relevant weather forecasts and current newspaper updates. With some of world’s most respected stores found in the West End, there is some skepticism to viability of this project as well as disdain if it does take-off. If the Virtual West End is as successful as planned, it could spell doom for the thousands of employed workers at these retail establishments as conveniences such as clean streets and no need to find parking are among the positives that make this virtual world more appealing. For more information on the Virtual West End, check Business.TimesOnline.co.uk.

Source: PSFK

It does not seem to stop with the black Nike sneakers these days. After the Black Friday Air Force 1 and the Black Out Pack, Nike presents a couple of more all black sneakers, including the Blazer Hi, Air Force 1 Premium and the Dunk Hi.

These three are now available at A.R.C. in New York

More detailed images follow after the jump.

Today we give you a look at a product that we have previously not seen from the Know1edge Fall/Winter 2008 collection - their premium denim collaboration with artist Haze. Overall they worked on two pairs of denim, one coming in black, the other one in blue, both featuring leather accents and of course the iconic artwork by Haze.

Have a look at the other Know1edge x Haze deim after the jump.

Previewed here a couple of months ago, we give you a more detailed look at the collaboration between Medicom Toy, Porter and Maharishi on a luggage collection. Each partner contributed a different aspect to the project. Medicom Toy produced the fabrick of the bags, Maharishi provided the camouflage design and Porter the silhouettes and contruction of the bags. The outcome is a small collection consisting of a technical backpack, a tote bag, wallet and digicam/cellphone pouch.

The Medicom Toy x Porter x Maharishi collection is now available at Ships Jet Blue.

More images follow after the jump.

Since 2002, owners Eddie Cruz and James Bond have been running Undefeated, the number one sneaker boutique in the world. Throughout its years, Undefeated has provided sneakerheads with some of the best sneakers on the market as well as creating some of the best collaborations that ever existed in the “sneaker game”. Now here’s a look at their upcoming sneaker with Puma, the Undefeated x Puma Suede Mid II. The upper of this Puma Suede Mid II will come in a nubuck material. Undefeated’s five strikes logo is also present on the upper laid out in gold pins. Four colors will be available including blue, red, black and white. Look for these to drop at the Undefeated Stores very soon.

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Mickey Mouse Bear brick

Japanese toy company Medicom Toy has teamed up with Disney to create a Mickey Mouse version Bearbrick. Two sizes will be available including the 400% and the much sought after 1000%. The 400% will retail for 6,090 YEN while the 1000% will go for 26,040 YEN. The figures won’t be released until May 2009 but pre-orders are available now if you’re in Japan.

Via HypeBeast

With a few different automotive makers taking a pass on the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, the Mercedes Benz and McLaren partnership has offered a bright spot as they look to present their SLR Stirling Moss, the last car to be produced under the MB/McLaren union. A first glance at the car’s exterior features an innovative long-reaching frame with a special windshield-less experience for an unsurpassed road experience. With a legendary racing pedigree, the SLR also pays homage to British race car driver Stirling Moss, who’s still the current record holder for the Mille Miglia. On a performance side of things, the SLR Stirling Moss will make the sprint of 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 217 mph despite the seemingly unaerodynamic cockpit.

Shepard Fairey’s now iconic graphic of Presidential-elect Barack Obama will become the official cover of Time Magazine’s next issue. Celebrating Obama as the newly crowned “Person of the Year” for 2008, the year-end issue is scheduled to hit newsstands December 29th and will cover several aspects of Barack Obama’s historic journey to the White House. A more detailed view of the issues specifics can be found at Time.com.

Just in time to hit the slopes, Burton and Futura releases their dream machine Vapor. Presented with everything we love about Futura from the design to the colors and Burton for the Carbon Vaporskin Lite, Grip and Rip and Multizone EGD. This light weight board which can be seen as more than an art piece, will be the only thing between you and miles of snow.

Source: Vapors

Okay so its been forever and ma’fukin evr since I posted, sorry I’ve been riding bikes…but who cares, whatever…I needed to find a new sub-culture to drop on you…so here fixed gear bikes.

The Obey/Fuji Collab

Vans Fixed Gear Shoe?

Futura Messenger Bag

And you gotta have the $100,000 bike if you got the bag, right?

Futura custom painted Frame…

Maybe you heard maybe you didn’t…Fixed gear riding is where its at!
It keeps you healthy if you take it seriously.
It keeps the earth healthy if you actually care.

So a few parting word just in case I don’t post in forever…again.
If you aren’t representing, then it’s just hype!

Sooner Or Later - Behind The Scenes

Adding to their massive roster for 2008, the Jordan camp introduces two new colorways for their timeless Jordan 1 silhouette. Mixing it up from the more toned down releases, one of the models gets a full red upper alongside contrasting laces and army green accenting, sharing similarities to modern gucci motifs. The second pair combines a black and khaki colorway with the signature laser etching technique along the front and toe panels. Both offer a unique and distinct look gravitating the brand into a territory of fashion geared pieces rather than its roots in basketball performance sneakers. They have hit select Asia accounts including Shoe Planet Japan, with a US release rumored to be in November of this year. Via Hypebeast

Check out the artical here

Futura - The Pioneer of American urban Art movement is having his first ever solo art show on thursday september 18th 2008 to sunday september 21st, 2008. The event is presant by Krunk, Strategic Synchronicity.

This, as perhaps Futura 2000’s most anticipated body of work ever, will shocase his extraordinary talent with a range of orginal canvases and drawings. Fans and art collectors will have a narrow window of oppotunity to purchase orignal Futura art. The exhibitioon will not only showcase his new work but will also take a genuinely evolving organic form - a work in progress.

Futura Art Show

Date - Sept 19 /08-21/08

Location- 610 S Main St, Los Angeles , CA

More info Krunk