2013

Staying positive at all times. Mind on the things that matter and succeed in my profession. Key thing remain humble. 

- On Another Level

Above the clouds.

spnKiX Pro 1.0 – Motorized Skates

spnKiX are battery powered, motorized skates that strap right on to your shoes. They are hand controlled by a wireless remote. All hardware and electronics are integrated into a frame made of fiber reinforced nylon. One motor and battery pack per foot.

Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1950s Suede Jacket

Take a step back in time with this 1950s Suede Jacket ($985) from Levi’s Vintage Clothing. This ultra classic piece features a brown suede body, sleek black leather collar, front chest pockets, silver pressed stud fastenings, and adjustable side tabs. Would you rock this timeless jacket?

Quilted Leather Mask Hat

 

Keep your head warm with this Quilted Leather Mask Hat ($736) that is made of synthetic fabric with leather lining. It features quilted design detail is on the top, smooth panels at the back and neck to preserve warmth. The hat also has two four silver snap buttons at the front. Would you rock this hat?

Driving Debut: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Unveiled earlier this fall to kick off the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Porsche presents a further look at its highly-anticipated Panamera Sport Turismo. Uniting the sportiness of the German luxury automobile manufacturer’s iconic designs with the functionality of the station wagon, the concept vehicle boasts parallel supercharged 3-liter V6 and lithium-ion battery-powered engines capable of 335 horsepower and a top speed of 130 km/h in fully-electric mode. Here, we get to see the car in action for the first time as General Manager of Advanced Design Style, Mitja Borkert and Porsche Design Studio Chief Designer, Michael Mauer, touch on the intricacies of the vehicle while Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board of Research and Development at Porsche AG, shares Porsche’s responsibility to the environment and the realization of that commitment, as well as Porsche’s emphasis on a superior driving experience in the Panamera Sport Turismo.

Giant Bird’s Nest

The “Giant Birdsnest for creating new ideas” was conceived and created by O*GE as a prototype for new and inspiring socializing space, which can be seen as a morph of furniture and playground. Its powerful, yet simple concept and intriguing character needs no explanation or user manual

Black Slashed Ski Mask Beanie

Combat icy winds with this Rick Owens Black Slashed Mask Beanie ($260). It features a net cutout that covers the entire face, ribbed edges, and tonal stitching. Would you rock this face piece?

'Where I’m From’

In this short documentary, Jay-Z‘s Life+Times takes an unprecedented behind the scenes look at the creation of Jay-z’s Barclays Center opening concerts. With wednesday being Jay’s 43rd birthday, Hov decided to give a present in the form of this very special documentary titled Where I’m From.

Watch the 24-minute short film above.

GQ Names Riccardo Tisci as its 2012 Designer of the Year

GQ has bestowed the honor of Designer of the Year on
38-year-old wunderkind Riccardo Tisci – who has been lauded as both a saving grace and creative luminary for Givenchy.

Playfully dubbing him the man who “got Kanye West to wear a skirt,” the in-depth profile finds writer Molly Young traveling to Paris where she linked up with Tisci at Givenchy’s offices on Rue Montaigne.

"In person, Tisci is swarthily handsome but untidily groomed, with a little paunch. If you’ve seen Tisci’s somberly erotic runway output, you might picture some kind of holy weirdo sketching by oil lamp behind the scenes. But in person the designer is a sweetheart. He mentions his eight elder sisters constantly, and no wonder: Tisci’s primary trait is what can only be described as “younger-brother-ness”—coddled sweetness plus warmth plus the boyish quality of being excitable, which all makes a great antivenom for pretentiousness. Once, when the iPhone recording of our conversation accidentally plays back in my pocket, he points to my pants and says, “That’s me!”

Pharrell Williams Interviews David Salle & KAWS

Pharrell Williams interviews internationally renowned artists David Salle, known best for helping define postmodern sensibility, and street artist-turned-sculptor and limited edition toy & clothing designer, KAWS.

Winged House by K2LD Architects

The Winged House is a remarkably triangular private residence located on the tropical island of Singapore. Its architectural frame features two adjacent trapeziums on a triangulated plot of land. These embracing forms open towards lush greenery at the back of the site, at the same time carving out a cozy private garden in the middle. Inspired by traditional Malay housing, the folding trapeziums let in fresh air for relief from tropical heat while the extended eaves provide shelter and shade from seasonal downpours. An airy living room is flanked by granite feature walls, providing heavy contrast against the lighter timber used throughout the rest of the house. This house is the proud design work of local firm K2LD Architects.

How to Tie a Bow Tie by The Hill-Side Video

For those sartorially inclined, you’ve undoubtedly encountered just how infuriating it can be to tie a bow tie. Thanks to The Hill-Side and a little stop motion ingenuity that removes “fingers” from the equation, the video offers up a short and concise explanation. Armed with this video, now marks the perfect time to discard that cheesy clip-on and opt for the real McCoy.

Goyard Emphasizes its History and Quality in Latest Le Rendez-Vous Video

Reputable Parisian trunk maker Goyard has put forth a new video briefly providing some insight into the craftsmanship and history the brand is recognized for. Employing subtle sensory appeal to great effect; the clicks, snaps and locks resonating from each component create a euphonious array giving life to each trunk. Stages of sanding, painting and finishing details are previewed, foreshadowing the final result of a meticulously constructed piece of luxury luggage. To this day the storied brand maintains a high level of keen detailing that is apparent in the final product of each piece.

For every occasion

Undercover Men’s Down and Leather Jacket

Conquer the winter with this deeply detailed Men’s Down and Leather Jacket ($2,085) from Undercover. This design is down and feather filled, while the outer fabric is made of matt polyester. The collar has shearling trim for the utmost warmth against the cold air. The best part of this jacket is the thick long leather sleeves, which provides a modern twist to this classic winter design. At the seams of the shoulders is a ribbed jersey join for coziness and comfort. The coat finishes with shiny gold snap buttons down the middle and two slit pockets. What do you think of the leather and down combination?

 

Pharrell: Places & Spaces I’ve Been Signing

A camera follows Pharrell around on the day of his first book-signing at Marc Jacobs’ BOOK MARC store in L.A.

Pharrell on what an icon is and interviewing Jay-Z:

“If you look at like a Jay-Z for example, the thing that tore most people down is what he put on his back and sort of made it make sense, and set an example for what adversity is meant to do in our lifetime. So, it was cool to interview him because he is a living manifestation of my view, that is essentially everything is mind over matter, and with the right determination and the right skill-set, there’s no reason why you can’t figure it out. Then you find your purpose, and that’s a guy who’s found his purpose.”

Style Inspiration: G. Knee Boots

The power of our voice

Jay-Z shares why it is important to exercise your right to vote and how President Obama represents the power of our voice.

As Jay-Z shares:

"For so long, there was this voice that was silenced out there as far as exercising your right to vote. I think it was a voice that was silent because people had lost hope. They didn't believe that their voice mattered or counted."

"Now people are exercising their right, and you are starting to see the power of our vote. He made it mean something for the first time for a lot of people. "

There you are..

White Dress.

Style Inspiration: The Cowboy Shirt

Ostrich Pillow

OSTRICH PILLOW offers a micro environment in which to take a comfortable power nap in the office, traveling or wherever you want.

New Video: Ryan Leslie – Dress You To Undress You

Kanye West Explains The Creative Process Behind “Cruel Summer”

This is a gem, watch Kanye West explain the creative process behind the making of G.O.O.D. Music‘s Cruel Summer. “The whole thing is about empowerment,” says Kanye. “It’s our offering, as a collective, of a sonic snapshot of what’s happening right now, 2012, this cruel summer.”

Apple’s iPhone 5 Available September 21st + New iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and EarPods

Another year, another iPhone. Apple just announced they’re latest and greatest iPhone 5, which looks similar to the 4S of last year, but is taller with a larger 4 inch display, has a metal back, and is touted as the thinnest smartphone ever made. The iPhone 5 boasts a host of new hardware and software features such as the iOS 6 operating system, an 8-megapixel back camera FaceTime HD front camera, LTE, the Apple A6 chip, and new lightning connector. It’s available in black and white and priced at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB on a 2 year contract. You’ll be able to get your hands on the new iPhone 5 on September 21st, however pre-orders start on September 14th. Apple also introduced a new iPod Touch ($299/32GB, $399/64GB), iPod Nano ($149/16GB ), iTunes 11, and new EarPods headphones. Are you buying the new iPhone 5?

Women and Pink Liquor

If you’ve followed Pharrell Williams for some time or read up on any of his interviews through the years, you’ve seen an individual and artist develop over time into a deeply introspective and visionary type persona. For his recent interview with Bullett Media‘s Jada Yuan, Williams opens up quite an eloquent dialogue in which he delves into such things as his appreciation for women, his new pink liquor, “Qream” (also an all-but-subtle nod to the women in his life) as well as his various accolades, projects and endeavors from past to present. The incredibly well-written piece expounds on Pharrell Williams the artist to paint a decidedly more personal picture of a man who is less of an attention seeker and more a compliment giver. Less caught up in the spotlight, and more focused on theoretical questions about life, creativity and existence. Read a snippet from the interview below and check out the entire feature and pictorial from photographer, Tim Barber, from the Bullett Media website.


"Williams likes to tell the story of how he lost his virginity at 16 to an older woman. “I didn’t lose it,” he clarifies. “I gave it away. I know exactly where it is.” He’s had a lifelong fascination with older women, he says, “because I used to look at my teachers. There were several high school teachers I wanted to have my way with.” He didn’t actually get with them, but says, “I mean, that would have been awesome.” He did, however, find other older women to suit his particular desires. “I had fun with those really good cougars, dude. They had that quiet purr that you just feel.” He likens his time with these women to Ralph Macchio’s training sequences in The Karate Kid. “That kid didn’t feel like washing the car, but he had no idea that was going to protect him one day. A lot of it, I was like, So this is how you play chess? Okay, cool, let’s go to bed. I didn’t know they’d teach me how to treat women, but they did. They taught me how to talk to girls, how to speak to them, like a specific language.”

If he could give younger guys one bit of advice, it would be: “If you kiss her mind, her body will follow.” Growing up, he says, “I made so many mistakes. I messed things up so badly, just by being young and growing up so fast. I’ve since learned a lot about pacing, not just with women, but also in life in general.” This doesn’t mean, however, that he thinks guys should hold off on sex. “I applaud those who have the willpower to do it. But I’m a different kind of kid.” Instead of seeing sex as sacred, perhaps we should hold “time as the ultimate sacred thing.” He wants to know if I have silly, arbitrary rules about how many dates to wait for sex (I don’t), or if I’ve ever had “a one-off thing with someone and forgot the dude’s name” (I have). “Mistakes are lessons,” he says, with a warm, accepting smile. “I don’t think there are too many things that you regret, outside of your own judgment.” What women regret about having sex with a guy on the second date who never calls her again is not the time frame, but sleeping with someone who isn’t worthy. Then again, you could wait two years to have sex, only to find out he’s a cheat. “It’s like buying a big, awful, distasteful home. You might have 30,000 square feet, but it’s shit. You have terrible doorknobs. The windows are 20 years old. It’s not how much, it’s how great. Quality over quantity. Life is fleeting. You can always have sex again.” I leave, head reeling, with a sudden urge to clean my apartment."

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Style Inspiration: Boyfriend Jeans

KAWS Resting Place.

Apple Confirms September 12 iPhone 5 Launch Event

Watch The Throne Documentary

Watch The Throne Documentary

A look at the making of Kanye West and Jay Z's collaborative album, "Watch The Throne".

Directed, Edited, and Photographed by Robert Lopuski.

Zaha Hadid’s Luxury Z Speedboat by Shoreteam

London-based, Baghdad-born architect Zaha Hadid has teamed up with France-based Shoreteam to create the Luxury Z for London-based writer and art dealer Kenny Schachter. Commissioned by Schachter for his Rove Projects, the unique speedboat measures around eight meters in length and is meant to be an artistic expression of individualism with a stealthy asymmetrical design courtesy of fiberglass and carbon fiber construction. Limited to only 12 production models, the Luxury Z is set to go on sale sometime in early 2013 with a retail price around €375,000 EUR (approximately $460,459 USD).

Shoeporn

With a whirlwind of European fashion showings behind us, shoes and sneakers from all walks of life were documented by the watchful guise of MR PORTER. The menswear fashion boutique filmed some of their very favorites for this classy video short.

"when": Motivation

Spiked up.

Halaby Spiked Gladiator Leather Shoulder Pad

























The Gladiator Leather Piece ($2,624) by Halaby is a very interesting one to say the least. This shoulder accessory features metal spikes approx. 1″ tall on a black shoulder pad that straps across the body.

What do you think? See more pictures below.

Mindset

I want everyone to express themselves in a unique way. I’m saying that in an aggressive way ’cause that’s how I really feel, but what I mean by that is find your own thing to do and create your own lane. - RS. On Another Level.

Leather Looks

Neil Barrett is making sure edgy leather looks are not forgotten this summer. Their Spring/Summer 2012 collection has a variety of dark colored leather vests and jackets that can be added to any outfit. Which of these leather goods would you rock? See more pics below

Bumaye!

Muhammad Ali for Louis Vuitton “Core Values” Campaign




















Professional boxing icon and social activist Muhammad Ali has stepped up to endorse a brand new campaign from high fashion giant Louis Vuitton titled, “Core Values.” In the effort of depicting an outstanding personality while reflecting on the idea of transmission from one generation to the next, a captivating portrait is presented featuring The People’s Champion and one of his grandsons. Ali’s Arizona home is the setting for this exemplary pairing between himself and the fashion house; included is a tag-line stating “Some stars show you the way. Muham­mad Ali and a ris­ing star.” Further adding to the uniqueness and prestige of the campaign, photography was done by Annie Leibovitz.

Mercy!

Music Video: Stalley – Live at Blossom

Long beard, you can tell i ain't from around here.

Jay-Z & Kanye West Perform “N****s In Paris” Eleven Times in Paris Video

As expected, amidst the festivities at Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne tour stop through the city of Paris, the duo performed their famous single, “N****s In Paris” a multitude of times, this go around repeating the anthem an amazing 11 times. Following the track’s performance, Jay-Z would go on to thank the Parisian crowd for their part in the inspiration for the song as well as for being the “loudest” crowd of the tour thus far.

PES 2013 Official Game Trailer

Once the king of the hill for soccer games, Konami‘s PES/Winning 11 has seen stiff competition in the last few years at the hands of EA Sports’ FIFA franchise. Looking to once again establish itself as the top dog, a trailer emerges for PES 2013. Combining fluid gameplay with precision controls, the trailer provides some strong visuals. Marquee players are presented in fine form including arguably soccer’s most disliked maestro – Barton aside – Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, wonderkid Neymar and Atletico Mineiro’s latest signing, Ronaldinho. Despite the realism of the game, FIFA 13 may have trumped PES with its new in-game feature which allows voice commands to be used to argue ref calls. For more information head over to the official site.

H2 by 314 Architecture Studio

Despite the economic woes of Greece, H2 by 314 Architecture Studio creates a comfortable and creative abode situated outside of Athens. The three-story building boasts three individual apartments comprised by three bedrooms, inclusive of one master bedroom. Ample lighting through the atrium also includes further bioclimate-based designs ensuring energy savings with a water-induced cooling system. The overall harmonious feel of the space comes courtesy of carefully-chosen colors which is capped off with both a beautiful swimming pool and a view of the Argosaronic Sea.

Nike Air Yeezy 2

Forging a new form of sport craftsmanship, the Nike Air Yeezy II blends classic Nike court breakthroughs with the performance and aesthetic demands of bringing hype to a crowd of thousands. A primal, tactile approach to technology runs throughout every element of the shoe. Armored animalistic forms imbue the upper. Hand-skived anaconda textured leather quarter panels are embellished with a debossed Vac-Tech Nike Swoosh. The molded rear is sculpted with a reptilian-inspired spike, while an engineered strap with scaled-down spikes was developed to offer a greater sense of symmetry and lock-down. Bringing the inspiration forward from the late 1980s basketball foundation of the original Nike Air Yeezy, the II is built on the Nike Air Tech Challenge II tennis shoe outsole and celebrates iconic Nike Cross Training silhouettes with the addition of the molded forefoot strap.

There’s absolute function at the Air Yeezy II’s core. Unnecessary padding was eliminated, and the foot-hugging tongue and plush collar are both comfortable and breathable. Fit was essential to the design with the goal to make the shoe slimmer than the original by tailoring it to Kanye West’s foot. The collar was also lowered to allow for greater movement. An obsessive approach to materials results in a luxurious mix of leather, rugged ballistic nylon and soft nubuck. Concealed but opulent details reference ancient civilizations, including a loop strap with hieroglyphics that spell out ‘YZY.’ Each screw-on lace aglet is obelisk-shaped, and the anaconda texture is echoed on the eyelets and leather lace toggle that carries the Roman numeral ‘II.’

The Nike Air Yeezy II in both Platinum and Black editions will release June 9 in limited numbers, at select global retailers.