Dec23

Stampedes and Destruction from the Air Jordan Retro XI

(Holy Cripes, I had the Air Jordan Retro XI when I was a junior in high school but back then, there was never this crazy of a demand; plus, I worked at Foot Locker so I was able to bypass the line but when I worked the Air Jordan release line, it was never this crazy).

In the news today, the Air Jordan Retro XI were (re)release but unfortunately, in several cities across the US, the popularity of these shoes caused ….well, lets look at the list so far:

  • Seatlle, WA:  ”Police at the Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila, Wash., were so outmanned they had to call for support from some two dozen officers around the Seattle Area.” Pepper spray …
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Dec21

FLuD Watches – 2011 Holiday Line (Collab w/ Disney, W Hotels & OCD) (Video)

Dear Santa, I’ve been really good this year and would love to get FLuD Watches Mickey Mouse pendant and wallet for Christmas!

For this Holiday ‘11 season, NYC-based FLuD Watches has expanded to more than just watches while still keeping it all about the watches. Introducing collaborations with Disney, the W Hotels and jewelry brand OCD (Obsessively Chasing Dollars) while also releasing their Backpack and small leather & utility goods collection, FLuD has focused on a more utilitarian approach to watch-making. The NYC based company has taken us in a new design direction with their watches, while still keeping the fun-loving vibe that has resonated so well with fans of the brand. Find out more at FLuDWatches.com.

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Oct27

15 of the top CMJ Acts from 2011 you might’ve missed, but can still worship via Internet (Review)



The annual CMJ Music Marathon brought an exciting buffet of music to New York City last week – including a handful of newcomers to the scene that are worthy of being on your radar. Some rocked and shocked crowds all week long – others had only moments to get their shine on to the captive crowd. Here are a few handfuls of CMJ acts that had that URB flavor. Sorry if we didn't go into great detail about the bands. We have lives too, and we ...

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May22

MF Doom’s Doomsday Sneakers Speakers (x Puma x Nash) (Video)

If I had these, I could have successfully taken over the world, yesterday.

via engadget

“Back in March, Nash Money showed off a pair of Nike Air Force 1s that he had turned into desktop speakers — pretty rad, but hardly flashy enough for a supervillain / rapper. The professional sneaker customizer has significantly stepped up his game after being commissioned by Sneaker Freaker Magazine, creating two pairs of speakers from some giant suede Pumas. Nash consulted MF Doom for the project, and the masked emcee offered up suggestions like “sci-fi and laser guns,” “modern architecture and geometry,” and “mad exclamation marks.” The finished Sneaker Speaker Doomsday …

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Apr19

Coachella’s Most Outrageous Outfits

What do you mean you had to work the day after Coachella and didn’t have time to go through the thousands of new images appearing on Flickr every few hours? Good thing we get paid to do this, so we can bring to you the most fashionably fantastic looks seen at this year’s festival. No Naked Wizard this year, but plenty of double take-worthy looks. …MORE

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