As previously shown, Nike unveiled their new shoe for the Beijing Olympics, the Hyperdunk, which will be worn by Kobe and his USA teammates. A video has surfaced showing exactly how efficient these new shoes might become. It looks like Kobe is joined by fellow Laker Ronny Turiaf in a scene where Kobe attempts to jump over an Aston Martin while wearing the Hyperdunk. Whether this is actually Kobe or a stunt double remains to be seen, but from the looks of it these sneakers can definitely take off.
Following up on their pictorial endeavor, Sneaker Lover, the trio have released a DVD to accompany the project. Featuring almost 60 minutes of video, the DVD follows the crew around as they create content for the book. The DVD is set as region-free allowing worldwide play. Available now at KIKS TYO.
Artist and designer Don Pendleton has been an innovative mainstay designing graphics for some of the biggest skate companies including Alien Workshop and Element. He’s presented as the first artist in the Little Giants documentary created by Mumble Magazine as it sets forth in highlighting artists who have had a strong impact on skateboarding, contemporary art and street culture. Don’s recent endeavors include the creation of his own apparel company Darkroom. The Little Giants series will include two 30 minute releases per year, priced at $19.95 CND and retail at select skateshops and the iTune’s Store.
Prodip’s fascination with UFO’s has made him create the Hong Kong UFO Documentary which talks about people’s sightings of UFO’s in Hong Kong. The documentary has been just released. Two versions are available; a stand alone DVD or a Off World Boxset with comes with the Off World Creature Figure designed by Michael Lau. The boxset is now available at Double-Park.
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For those who have effectively replaced their television with the internet as their sole form of media, the Swoosh! Inside Nike: “Just Do It” documentary on TV has been made available for pre-order. The DVD features a supplementary 15 minutes of extended interviews with premier athletes Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Phil Knight and Tiger Woods. A list of remaining CNBC showings can be seen below.
Tuesday, February 19 12a ET
Sunday, February 24 10p ET
Friday, February 29 9p | 12a ET
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CNBC’s premiere of their in-depth look at the history of Nike and its cultural attachment with society is set to hit a television near you on February 12th. A trailer from the inaugural episode address’ the campaign behind “Just Do It”, the slogan that would go on to become a house hold phrase around the world. The Youtube video can be seen here.
You’d never really associate track bikes with the same artistic flare as say board sports or BMX. Bootleg Sessions is a fun take on a series of riders messing around on their fixies. No story line or extra crap, just straight up riding and documentation of riders doing their daily thing. The DVD is available for order now through Bootleg Sessions and other retailers around the world.
Photography: Jose Martinez
On the heels of an article regarding John
Jay & Hiroki Nakamura comes some old school footage regarding the Harajuku movement as created and shaped by some of the biggest names to come out of Japan’s fashion industry. Last Orgy2 represented a video segment in which the likes of Hiroshi Fujiwara (Fragment Design), Nigo (Bape), Jun Takahashi (Undercover) and Hikaru (of Secret Base) would speak and offer insight on topics that they found appealing. Among the videos is a showcase of Nowhere, a store founded by 2 Go (Nigo) and Jonio (Jun Takahashi). Although the store originally sold exclusive and hard to get items, their lack of sales led to the creation of their own personal lines. A further compliment of videos can be seen through Youtube user piroshiki99 here and here.
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Few weeks ago, Fashion Week Daily announced that Pharrell Willams was working with Camille Miceli from Louis Vuitton on a new jewelry collection called the Blason collection. This new collection is “a variation on four themes, in which the rhythm and energy of the new continent harmonize with the spirit of historic Europe.” Prices range from 420 to 1200 Euro and will be available at Louis Vuitton stores starting this Spring.
Here now is the commercial which accompanies the Blason collection starring no other than Pharrell Williams himself. You can see the commercial on Youtube.
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If the thought of sex and bicycles gets you all hot and bothered, The Pornography of the Bicycle is probably something right up your alley. Anyways, the film festival revolves around 90 minutes of short films in a variety of different styles and genres. If this has piqued your interest, the not safe for work trailer can be seen here. The tour will hit San Francisco’s The Roxie on January 3rd. More information can be seen here.
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Skateboard label Lakai recently released their first ever video Fully Flared and captivated audiences worldwide. One only needs to check out the cinematic from the mini-trailers to see what people are saying. Check your local Lakai dealer for the DVD.
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For the founders of Underskatement, their indie film festival wasn’t so much about skateboarding as it was about the art and lifestyles of the skating film directors. Without a strict criteria, the only requisite was that filmmakers be skaters themselves and that films be under 7 minutes long. They kicked off Volume 4 earlier this month in San Francisco. The whole schedule list can be seen here. Tonight marks Underskatement’s Seattle stop at the Central Cinema with showings at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
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