Microsoft Unveils the Xbox One
Following months of speculation, Microsoft has officially unveiled the successor to the Xbox 360: the Xbox One. Designed not only for next-generation gaming but also intended to be a comprehensive entertainment experience, the Xbox One was described...
Lupe Fiasco – Animal Pharm
Controvery notwithstanding, Lupe Fiasco’s core appeal lies in his intelligence, complex bar structure and acute awareness of pop culture. Fiasco revisits a certain Food & Liquor-esque style for his newest single, “Animal Pharm.”...
Pharrell Williams – Happy
None other than Pharrell Williams has been tapped to curate the soundtrack for the upcoming sequel to 2010′s Despicable Me. Fresh off a much-ballyhooed collaboration with Daft Punk, Pharrell’s first track to be unearthed – entitled...
Decoded: Talib Kweli Breaks Down “Get By” and “Turnt Up”
Life + Times sits down with legendary Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli to break down the lyrics for “Turnt Up,” one of the singles from his forthcoming Prisoner of Consciousness LP. A frequent complaint about hip-hop music is that the lyrics ar...
Ami for MR PORTER 2013 Suede Wingtip Brogue
Appearing as a part of MR PORTER’s exclusive collaborations for Summer 2013, the online retailer has linked up with young Parisian label Ami and designer Alexandre Mattiussi – a veteran of Dior, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs – for a coll...
Nike Unveils New FC Barcelona Home and Away Kits
Drawing upon both the club’s storied tradition and its modern style of play, Nike has crafted brand new home and away uniforms for FC Barcelona ahead of next season’s 2013-2014 campaign. Decidedly Blaugrana thanks to cues from the Catalan...
ONLY NY 2013 Spring/Summer New Releases
ONLY NY — the New York City purveyor of classic, made in USA street apparel — returns with a fresh selection of goods just in time for summer. The label is known for its throwback, Big Apple appeal, and this season’s new 5-panels, t...
Lacoste L!VE x Osamu Tezuka 2013 Capsule Collection
Osamu Tezuka arguably created an entire aesthetic within graphic art, having notably innovated various techniques of storytelling and design that have influenced not only his own generation, but those after it. In celebration of Tezuka’s pionee...
Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps | Video
Filled with slapstick humor and the usual Bronson charisma, the visuals to “Strictly 4 My Jeeps” shows the Queens-bred rapper cavort around in the parody of a rapper’s lifestyle. Shot in Queens, New York and directed by Jason Goldwa...
F.C.R.B. x Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser
In collaboration with its associated athletic label F.C.R.B., Nike has outfitted its Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser in a special colorway. The silhouette, which is an updated, lightweight progression on Nike’s staple Waffle Racer, has been given two...
Diemme 2013 Spring/Summer Camouflage Pack
Injecting a dose of urban style into three of its popular silhouettes, Diemme introduces its Camouflage Pack for the spring season. The Bonito chukka, Garda slip-on and Marostica Low sneaker all receive updates courtesy of camo suede uppers from arti...
Sneaker Freaker x le coq sportif Flash “Summer Bay”
Stepping outside the confines of the oft-used running footwear silhouettes and brands, Sneaker Freaker taps a surprising partner, le coq sportif for a retro running shoe collaboration this season. The “Flash” — originally released a...
Undefeated x Nike “Bring Back 2003″ Pack — A Closer Look
Undefeated’s relationship with Nike dates back more than a decade, a partnership that was celebrated earlier this year with the “Bring Back” Pack. Set to release this Saturday, Undefeated x Nike’s “Bring Back 2003″ Pack resurr...
