Hypebeast's Feature on the Canada's "United Front" Family

THESE DUDES HAVE MY DREAM JOB....
(Damn, I really need to get up and do something)

This is for all my Toronto/Canadian hometown peeps have ever stepped foot into Goodfoot, Nomad, Ransom, Stussy Toronto and Invisible Tailors.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HYPEBEAST'S FEATURE

Love them or hate them, you can't deny that the buyers/operators of the United Front family have and will continue to set trends on the streets of the great white north. For that reason alone, you have to show them love....... Eh! What more do you want?

Source and big thanks: Hypebeast(Eugene)

Kobe Bryant Weaves a Nike Hyperdunk

"Kobe, tell me how my ........ tastes"

Hahahaha, I want to apologize to Kobe, the Lakers, the whole city of Los Angeles and any fans I have offended. Still haven't gotten that Shaq freestyle (Click HERE) out of my head. I know its a cheesy and cheap, but SORRY, I find it kinda funny.

ANYWAYS, peep this Kobe Hyperdunk commercial, very cool.

Source: Hypebeast via Colmilludo

Michael Phelps Conspiracy

WHAT!? Olympic Fraud? Smells fishy...

There has been speculation that US Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, didn't actually win that 7th gold metal. Speculation claims that, Milorad Cavic, was in fact the rightful winner of the 100-meter Butterfly finals.



"Too many people worldwide wanted Phelps' to win. Michael Phelps' is a fat golden goose whose diamond-encrusted egg$ are tickled and fondled by the whole world." - 100thofasecond.com

Facts:

• Milorad Cavic beats everybody, including Michael Phelps head-to-head (QUALIFYING SESSION) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Source: Yahoo Olympics)
• Milorad Cavic beats everybody, including Michael Phelps (SEMIFINAL SESSION) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Source: Yahoo Olympics)

• Milorad Cavic beats everybody, including* Michael Phelps (MEDALS SESSION) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Source: NBC)

• Photo finish freeze frame at the finals session speaks volumes. (Photo: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
• OMEGA is the official sponsor of Michael Phelps since 2004. (Source: OmegaWatches.com)
• What is that mysterious OMEGA "BLACK BOX"? And why does OMEGA use the word "compromising" in the same sentence? (Source: OmegaWatches.com)
• Michael Phelps in an OMEGA sponsored lane at the finish line next to Milorad Cavic. (Source: Michael Kappeler/AFP/Getty Images, August 16)
• Global head of sponsorship management for VISA Inc.: "The objective of Phelps' sponsors is to expand Michael's presence in other markets." (Source: Washington Post, August 18)
• The greatest whatever athlete of all-time can't bear to look the truth in the eyes. (Source: unknown)
• "To the naked eye it appeared to be either a dead heat or a Cavic victory." (Source: San Jose Mercury News, August 16)
• "Replays of Phelps's finish compared with Cavic's appeared to show Cavic reached the wall ahead of his American rival." (Source: Globe and Mail, August 16)
• "To the naked eye, Phelps surely lost." (Source: AOL Sports, August 16)
• FINA official cheers for Phelps and promises: "(Phelps) would have won the race no matter what." ("No matter what"!? I mean WHAT THE HECK IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN???)(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, August 16)

• FINA official swimming rules for Butterfly races state the requirement of both hands simultaneously touching the pad (Source: FINA.org, August 16)
• As per those same FINA rules, Phelps' hands are clearly NOT touching the pad simultaneously. (Source: Michael Kappeler/AFP/Getty Images, August 16)
• FINA official refuses to release the conclusive evidence of Phelps' win, and states the following: "We are not going to distribute footage. We are not doing these kinds of things. Everything is good." (Source: New York Times, August 16)
• FINA Vice President, Dale Neuburger: "I've worked with his (Phelps') agent, Peter Carlisle, from Octagon on numerous occasions. We're working right now in trying to help Michael have a post-Olympic tour. I've known him, his family." (Source: Indianapolis Star, August 17)

• Jay Mariotti: "Let's make something clear: It wouldn't have been good for sport, swimming or anyone but Cavic had Phelps lost. Losing his final individual race would have been one of the great letdowns in sports history." (Source: Chicago Sun-Times, August 16)

• Cavic: "If we got to do this again, I would win it." (Source: LA Times, August 16)

**CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO, TRUST ME, WILDLY ENTERTAINING.**

Source and thanks to: Tokimonsta via 100th of a second

Jay preforming "American Boy" at Glastonbury

Watch Jay burn down the London bridges....

He's rocking the Crook & CastlesX Mosley Tribes shades as usual.

Source: Superhumanoids

FOUND ART: Louis Vuitton Dog

THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A FASHION STATEMENT...

Done by artist Meryl Smith. Shit is mad freakish, but I can't stop looking!

Source: KanYe West Blog

BeKANYE WEBSITE & Infomercial | Absolute Volka

ANYTIME....IS KANYE TIME

Jokes! Peep the video and website if you are a fan of YE, trust, kinda entertaining.

GOODS: AUG 21/08.

ALL I NEED IS A MIC AND SOME ENGLISH....

Hypebeast x 8FIVE2 “Hong Mutha Fuck’n Kong” Tee - 3 year Anniversary
BOOM!!! HUGE congrats to Kevin and all the good people at Hypebeast, tee looks Mutha Fuck'n DOPE! Can you spot the bamboo construction scaffolding influences?

Available for sale through Hypebeast online store today for $40 USD. Click HERE.

Source: Hypebeast









A-Trak X Nike Dunk High
Reasons to get this shoe:
1. A-Trak is the youngest Dj to ever win DMC at the age of 15
2. From Montreal, Canada... homegrown!!
3. Kanye's Dj
4. The colorway is sick
5. A-Trak is even sicker.

Source and info: Hypebeast







Swagger 2008 fall/winter Collection
Japanese brand SWAGGER brings us their boldest collection to date. Available now through swagger’s official dealer ChoiceIsYours.jp.

Source: Hypebeast and HighSnobiety




Nexus VII Fall/Winter 2008 T-Shirt Collection
Black on black JDM. See the rest of the collection HERE.

Source: HighSnobiety





Super sunglasses
These are shades are super duper trooper grooper dumper crapper SICK!

Source: Hypebeast




Clae - Fall ‘08 Footwear
Styling design and nice choice of materials makes these kicks A-OK. Currently available at BoundlessNY.

Source: CtotheJL



ELM COMPANY 2008 Fall Black Snake Pack
I told you it always better with ELM.

Source: Hypebeast






Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low & Poorman Pro Team Hi
Leather is where its all at right now, trust.

Source: Hypebeast




Crooks & Castles Fall ‘08 Medusa Crewneck
Available at REED Space, NY or Dangerous Goods, Toronto.

Source: CtotheJL

Crooks & Castles X LA Dodgers
The crooks fam show love to their hometown team.

Source: CtotheJL

BBC Deck Shoe - "Diamonds & Dollars"
Freshly released today.

Source: Billionaire Boys Club





EPMD x Stussy Strictly Business Tee
"Stussy will be teaming up with Undefeated, Ransom, Complex Magazine and S.L.A.T.E to throw a bash at the Palms Moonlight night club on August 25th featuring EPMD, DJ’s Wristpect and Neil Armstrong."

Nice to see that Stussy is keepin it "strictly" business....

Source: hypebeast




FABRICK 2008 Fall/Winter Collection
In efforts to expand the empire, designer Toys manufacturer, Medicom (Bearbrick), teams up with leaders of the industry to appropriately introduce their clothing label, Fabrick. Collaborations include Alexander Lee Chang, Maharishi (and Porter),
Is-Ness, Anrealage, Wood Wood, Trove, Advantage Cycle and The North Face.

Pay attention to this release, Kidrobot already killed it, its Medicom's turn.

See rest of the collection HERE.

Source: Hypebeast





The TENS Fall/Winter ‘08 Look Book
LLLaaaaddddiiieessss, hahaha. Available at THLA and THSF as today.

See full lookbook HERE (click on online shop).

Source: BobbyHundreds









The Suite - Escape from New York
With Magic Clothing Tradeshow just around the corner, a band of company's have decided to
take things into their own hands by hosting an event where everyone can get their drink on.
Peep the flyer for more info, looks promising.

Highlights include artwork by Erik Brunetti of FUCT and Juju of the Beatnuts.

Source: Hypebeast




Ontour Fall/Winter 2008 "Cosmic Crack"
Collection | Preview Part 2
Second preview is based on the Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea, the concepts and
dark mysteries surrounding this erie topic is what really intrigues me about this collection.
On the real, I don't think I can rock it myself personally.

Look up Ryugyong hotel on Wiki (or Click HERE), seriously, North Korea creeps me out man.

Source and more info: HighSnobiety





Uniforms for the Dedicated 2009 Spring/Summer Collection
Love it or hate it, I always enjoy seeing Swedish brands because of their very different interpretation, approach and perspective on “streetwear”, its crazy. Very interesting and detailed cut and sew pieces.

Click HERE to see full collection

Source: Hypebeast