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A designer designed this Christian Louboutin cube with pieces from Vans, New Balance, and of course Christian Louboutin via the Fancy....

The legendary French luxury goods house began as a harness workshop in Paris in 1837. By the twenties, Hermès had the patent for the zipper in France, and introduced the first ladies’ bags with zip closures, and in 1937, the first Hermès silk scarves were born (today, a scarf is allegedly sold every twenty seconds). The company expanded into riding gloves, belts, and men’s and women's sportswear, and designed the now-famous...

The "Breaking Point" presented by Billionaire Boys Club and DJ Green Lantern is Emilio Rojas's production for The J.U.S.T.I.C.E league, and many more.Source: BBC/ Ice Cr...

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The Air Jordan 6 (VI) Retro – Olympic (Midnight Navy / Varsity Red – White) were release on September 15, 2000 and retailed for $ 120. They are dubbed the “olympics” as they feature the American Flag colorway…red / white / blue, and were originally worn by Jordan in the Olympic games. The Air Jordan 6 (VI) features similar elements from the Air Jordan 5 (V), including the lace locks and clear sole. Besides that, they are a...

Created by CEO Gerard Greene and YO! founder Simon Woodroffe, YOTEL New York is a brand new, smartly-designed hotel located right in the heart of midtown. With a futuristic, Japanese aesthetic, the hotel offers 669 rooms and nearly 12,000 square feet of flexible and dynamic entertainment space designed by David Rockwell and Softroom of London. YOTEL New York also boasts the largest outdoor terrace of any hotel in the city, making...

The Brooklyn Circus varsity jacket has been a popular, yet elusive release the past few season. As rumors have been circulating regarding a possible special edition offering, BKc announces the launch of a limited Black Friday “Charlie Brown” edition, featuring 100% black melton wool and premium “luggage-brown” leather sleeves. With more colorways slated to pop up during the current holiday season, the “Charlie Brown” will be available...

The “Kenneth Laurent” House, which was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is currently up for auction. The house was designed originally for a wheelchair bound veteran and was constructed between 1949 and 1952. At 2,500 square feet, the house features a unique ellipse form that is a motif throughout as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the one-story structure, which of course would have been a beneficial affordance...

TWINS for Peace is a socially responsible European shoemaker that donates shoes to a child in a developing country for every pair sold. The donated pair is also manufactured in the specific country of the wearer, which is intended to stimulate the country’s economy. TWINS for Peace footwear also uses raw materials and substances that have little impact on the environment and its packaging are created from 90% recyclable...

Finally, Uniqlo has opened it's doors on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The 89,000 sq. ft. square is vast and will look to further advance the brand's progress here in the states. Uniqlo will be unveiling new partnerships and activities in the weeks ahead to celebrate the opening. We've already heard about their outdoor roller skating ring in Meatpacking and we're sure there will be other events of the sort coming up as well. Source: Por...

This year, San Fran’s Clift Hotel is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and we were privileged enough to be invited out to check out the property and learn a thing or two in the process. San Francisco itself has a lot to offer, especially in the Union Square district of downtown where Clift is located. There’s a booming retail experience, art galleries, plenty of places to eat and the SF MOMA and piers within walking...

Premier has taken stock of the the latest Vans Era Suede Pack for Fall/Winter 2011. Deeply tinted, rich suede uppers are imposed on all three colorways – Tawny Port, Dark Shadow, and Black – and a traditional gum outsole runs consistent across all three silhouettes. Brushed gold-plated eyelets are home to lightly waxed tube laces that mimic the signature Vans embroidery flag on the side seem. Now available for a reasonable...

When it was announced that French luxury car manufacturer Bugatti would be rolling out the 16C Galibier, car enthusiasts who could afford the pocket-draining $1.4M USD price tag waited with baited-breath. As more pictures of the conceptual look of the car become apparent, we now also know that nothing will begin going into production until at least 2015. Amongst the changes from what they thought to be the early specs include...

PSC or Pocket Square Clothing is one of dopest online places to obtain high class bowties, neckties, and pocket squares. As Dope Crafts looks at PSC and all we've seen is progression and ambition. They are currently working on the 2011 Winter Tie Collection, Stay Tuned. Shop PSC. Live DO...

The iconic invention created by Apple. Sadly, the Founder of Apple, Steve Jobs passed away but the iPhone 4S helps Apple continue a legacy. On Friday, October 14 at 8:00, Apple officially release the iPhone 4S. People came from all countries to America in order to obtain the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S has revolutionized the face of phone technology....

__________________________________________________Filmed on location in Virgin, Utah, Casio G-Shock releases the second video as part of “The Descent” series featuring free-ride mountain bikers Cameron Zink and Kyle Straidt. Taking to the mountainous slopes of the dusty Utah desert, Zink and Straidt put the latest G-Shock G9300 MUDMAN to the test making use of its Compass’ Twin Sensor technology, mud resistance and tough solar...

Supreme. Supreme officially launched in April 1994 and ever since then altering history from a small spot in downtown Manhattan and later became the NYC's most hyped skate culture franchise. Supreme was based around a gang of rebellious young NY skaters and artists who became the store's staff, crew and customers. From that day on, Supreme has became one of dopest brands in fashi...

Billionaire Boys Club is line of luxury clothing established by Pharrell of The Neptunes and Nigo, founder of BAPE. The lines consist of T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, knits, denim, suits and shirts; outerwear in leather, down, cotton, and technical fabrics; hats, sneakers, underwear, socks and accessories. The items are produced in very limited quantities and are usually sold for high...

Shown above is an inside look into the Nike Air Hangar – a 40000-square-foot facility located at the suburban Hillsboro Airport, on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. “Privately owned by Nike, Inc., it houses three Gulfstream G5 jets for executive business travel. In addition to the requisite support space for flight planning and airplane maintenance, the Hangar provides amenities for travelers and pilots such as a lounge, exercise...

At the corner of Kenmare and Elizabeth Streets, The Nolitan Hotel is the first luxury boutique hotel in Manhattan to open in this authentic New York City neighborhood. Officially launching today, The Nolitan Hotel combines luxurious downtown living with boutique hotel services and amenities to create a distinct New York City experience. With only 55 rooms available, your stay should definitely be one of high standards. Offered...

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