February 2012
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GIVEAWAY: Armourdillo Bullet Belts
While we can’t tell you what the TSA might think of these bullet belts, we bet your friends will think they’re pretty awesome. With high quality materials and ultra-cool styles, Armourdillo has made a name for themselves designing the kind of belts guys want to wear. Click through for a chance to win one.
For a chance to win any one of the belts pictured above, simply...
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Vans Surf "Surfjitsu"
For Spring 2012, Vans Surf turns things up a notch with the release of its “Surfjitsu” slip-on style. A great option for both on and off the shore, the shoe features a canvas upper with either rope or rubber soles.
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ZBoard Electric Skateboard
Why put effort into pushing a skateboard when you can get this electric one instead! The ZBoard is a weight-sensing electric skateboard that accelerates when you lean forward and brakes when you lean back. Currently available for pre-order ($499), the boards go on sale in April. Click through for more images and to see the ZBoard in action.
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Girls + Florals by Julie Pike
We admit it: we’re total suckers for photos of cute girls. Check out these shots taken by Norway-based photographer Julie Pike, and if you like what you see, go pick up an issue of Nylon magazine (she shoots for them occasionally)!
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New Balance M576 "Made in England" Collection
For Spring 2012, New Balance re-releases the M576 style in these fresh new colorways. Using an eye-catching suede upper with contrasting white logo, laces and outsole, the sneakers will be available through select retailers starting in March.
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LEGO Architecture: Sydney Opera House
If you’ve never been to Sydney, here’s a fun and imaginative way to see the city’s famed Opera House. Part of the LEGO Architecture series, the 270-piece set will be one of three releases planned for 2012. Buy it here starting March 1.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Kid's Edition)
The only thing funnier than Monty Python and the Holy Grail is seeing the movie enacted by kids! Watch as King Arthur faces off against The Black Knight in this classic battle scene.
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Dr. Marten's Needlepoint Collection
Make grandmothers everywhere swoon with these new needlepoint styles from Dr. Marten’s. With a floral tapestry fabric covering the entire upper, the model will be available in 1460 8-eye boot and 1461 3-eye shoe variations.
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The Smiths vs. Lana Del Rey: "This Charming Video...
It requires some serious balls to take on a song as classic as The Smith’s “This Charming Man”, especially when you’re pairing it with a tune from highly controversial songstress Lana Del Rey. Have a listen to this “Video Games” + “This Charming Man” mashup by The Reborn Identity.
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While he’s probably best known for co-writing the character of Saturday Night Live correspondent Stefon, comedian John Mulaney also just released a DVD of his stand-up special for Comedy Central. Nylon Guys caught up with the TV funny man to hear stories from the stand-up circuit and to get his take on today’s user-generated video generation.
On coffee, Tylenol PM and other drugs...
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The Weekly Feed’s Kyle Meredith shares his top five songs of the week.
Spiritualized - “Hey Jane”
The British space rangers took four yrs before returning to orbit, keeping fans a’wanting to Do It All Over Again. So with a belated return, they’re making it count having just released the first song from the upcoming Sweet Heart Sweet Light (4/17, Fat Possum). But not...
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BMW R100RT by WRENCHMONKIES
Created especially for a French client living in Africa, this one-of-a-kind, lightweight two-seater BMW bike features extra long shocks (for added clearance on dirt roads and sand dunes), new lights and a tank taken from an older model giving it a slimmer, old-school look.
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"Terrywood" by Terry Richardson
This past weekend, photographer Terry Richardson hosted his very first Los Angeles solo exhibition at OHWOW Gallery. Having already shot nearly everything (and everyone) imaginable, Richardson focused his lens on Hollywood to capture these shots.
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Azealia Banks Announces Album Title
While in London for Fashion Week, the team at Nylon caught up with the talented Azealia Banks. In addition to revealing her first designer purchase, the up-and-coming rapper also spilled some details on her forthcoming debut album (including its title, Broke With Expensive Taste.) Read the full interview here.
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Trailer: Game of Thrones , Season 2 - "Power and...
If the last Game of Thrones teaser HBO released wasn’t good enough, we’re fairly certain this new trailer for the series will hold you over until the Season 2 premiere on April 1.
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Music Video: "Towers" - Bon Iver
Still drawing off the massive success of his last album, Bon Iver prepares for the release of a new single, “Towers”, with this music video executed in the artist’s signature, dream-like style.
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Mercedes AMG x Cigarette Speedboat
Since most the Earth’s surface is covered by water anyway, why shouldn’t you have this Mercedes boat? Inspired by the C63 AMG Black Series, the 50” Marauder has an impressive 510-horsepower 6.3-liter V8 with an ultra-sleek black and white paint scheme.
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Nick Wooster x Leffot Fall 2012 Boot
Leave it to Nick Wooster to find yet another staple to apply his signature camo print. For Fall 2012 the fashion icon is partnering with New York-based shoe boutique Leffot to release this camo suede leather Captoe Boot.
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Music Video: "R U Mine?" - Arctic Monkeys
Considering that the band’s last album, Suck It and See, was released less than one year ago, we have no idea what this new song from Arctic Monkeys is doing floating around the interwebs. We’re not complaining, though: check out the music video for “R U Mine?”
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Trailer: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Even if you’ve never been to Comic-Con, you’re probably aware that it’s a fanboy’s wet dream. Capturing all the chaos and hysteria of the annual convention on tape, a new film from director Morgan Spurlock’s documents the experiences of a toy collector, a cosplayer and an aspiring comic book artist.
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iPhone Rangefinder Case
Not only does this Photojojo case look like a rangefinder, it acts like one, too. With a viewfinder and shutter button, the device also comes complete with a camera strap and tripod mount. While the case themselves start out at $65, an extra $30 will get you additional lenses like fisheye, telephoto and wide/macro.
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Sammy Adams x G-SHOCK
Hailing from Cambridge, Massachusetts, rapper Sammy Adams (not to be confused with the famed Boston beer) has proven rather quickly that he knows a thing or two about spitting rhymes. In this video he shot for NYLON TV, the New England lyricist talks a little about his inspirations and why he wears his G-SHOCK timepiece.
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Music: Kitsuné Parisien II
While we certainly love Kitsuné for their stylish threads, we love them even more for their music. Announced just in time to familiarize yourself with these up and coming artists before their respective tours this summer, the label is releasing Kitsuné Parisien II with cover art designed by nightlife impresario André Saraiva. Buy it here.
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Trailer: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode 2
Behold, Sonic fans! A new trailer has just been released for the latest installment of the Sonic The Hedgehog video game series. Rated “E” for Comic Mischief, the game features vivid imagery while managing to retain that retro feel we’ve all come to know and love.
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Style maverick and music maven André 3000 may have been keeping a low profile recently, but that certainly doesn’t mean he’s gone away. We caught up with the Atlanta native to find out what he’s been working on and to see if there’s any hope for a new OutKast album in the near future.
You’ve just recorded a song for Converse with James Murphy and Gorillaz. What was...
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin re-visits one of its most popular models with this upgraded version of the V8 Vantage. Now offering the option to choose between a six-speed Sportshift transmission or the seven-speed Sportshift II, the vehicle is expected to be unveiled at next month’s motorshow in Geneva.
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Band of Outsiders Oscar Awards Package
Leave it Scott Sternberg to come up with an idea as brilliant as this one. The Band of Outsiders designer (and former Hollywood talent agent) has created a special gift set for several of this weekend’s Oscar nominees. Actors including Brad Pitt, George Clooney Woody Allen and Jonah Hill each received a clip-on bowtie with a fortune cookie that read, “He who wears Band of Outsiders...
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Daft Punk 8-Bit Remix Album
As if the futuristic-funk sounds of Daft Punk couldn’t get any more electronic, the group’s greatest hits have been remixed by some of the top names in the chip music scene. Click through to hear the free stream for Da Chip: Volume 2 and visit DaChip.com for more.
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SVEDKA Limited Edition Bottles
Svedka recently partnered with NYC-based design firm ESTABLISHED to come up with this limited edition graphic pattern. While the packaging is pretty cool, we wouldn’t definitely recommend staring at it while you’re drunk.
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Breitling for Bentley GMT V8
If you’re having trouble keeping track of your time zones (is it high noon in Shanghai yet?) then you might want to consider this limited edition Breitling. With only 250 pieces in existence, the stainless steel timepieces won’t last long.
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Carhartt W.I.P. x 5Boro NYC Capsule Collection
Consisting of several skate decks as well as a jacket, t-shirts and skate wheels, this capsule collection really does merge the best of both worlds. Look out for the collection at Carhartt’s Work In Progress store.
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Star Wars x Medicom Toy "Episode I 3-D" Bearbrick...
If you saw the re-release of Star Wars: Episode I in 3-D in theaters and just couldn’t get enough, here’s a piece of the action to take home. These 70% Bearbrick figures, due out March 6, take the shape of characters like Darth Vader, Jar Jar Binks, R2D2, Darth Maul and C3-PO.
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Converse Court '84
Whether or not you were around back in ‘84 when Converse first introduced the Court basketball sneaker, we can all agree that this S/S 12 re-release model is pretty drool-worthy.
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Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Spring 2012 Campaign
For the Spring 2012 season, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply gives us maritime-inspired basics with just a splash of Baja. Offering a number of relaxed pieces that suit nearly anyone’s wardrobe, the collection is available exclusively through Macy’s stores nationwide and Denim & Supply online.
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Stefon's Illustrated Guide to NYC
If there’s one thing we’ve come to love about Saturday Night Live over the past couple of years, it’s Stefon. While we still haven’t been to BOOOOOF ourselves (“the round-the-clock puke party located in an abandoned orphanage in the Lower East Side of Chelsea”), we’ve always wondered what Gizblow the Coked-Up Gremlin looked like…
Fortunately for...
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VIDEO: "East Coast Trip"
After watching this video of Brad Simms, Kym Grosser, Corey Bohan, Levi Jackonia and other riders cruise around the streets and beaches of Australia, we’re pretty eager for summertime. Check it out for yourself above!
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Bullet Bottle Opener
Talk about getting blasted! The next time you want to crack open a cold one, try doing it with a .50 caliber bullet. Buy it here.
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Music Video: "Simple Song" - The Shins
After a five-year hiatus (and lead singer James Mercer’s “Broken Bells” side project), The Shins are back. Watch the video for “Simple Song”, the first single off their new album Port of Morrow, due out March 20.
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Vintage Gangster Mugshots
Who knew a life of crime could look so good! These newly-discovered mugshots of Australian criminals from the early 1900s were taken just before the thugs were booked. If you ask us, the shots are definitely more “Esquire” than “WANTED” poster.
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Empty Memory USB Drives
Just because this collection of USB drives is clear and hollow doesn’t mean they can’t store data. On the contrary, they just might be the coolest (and safest) way to protect your files outside a “cloud” storage service. Available for pre-order here.
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VIDEO: Mike Curley in Lisbon
Escaping the harsh winter of his native U.K., rider Mike Curley heads to Portugal in this latest video. Filmed by Will Evans, this edit shows Curley, along with rider Pete Sawyer, doing just what he does best.
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Miansai x Mosely Tribes
While we’ve never been a huge fan of those neck straps some people attach to their sunglasses, this collaboration between Mosely Tribes and Miami-based accessory label Miansai may have changed our minds. Priced at $295, the special release is currently available for pre-order here.
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Cassette Tape iPhone Case
Now you can listen to your old Van Halen songs just like you used to with these cool cassette iPhone cases! Added bonus: they’re less than $2 on Amazon.com.
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Porsche 980 Mirage GT by GEMBALA
Normally, we like to say when something’s not broken don’t fix it but in this case we’ll make an exception. GEMBALA, a German company owned by Andreas Schwarz, is known for the jaw-dropping conversion techniques they apply to some of Porche’s most iconic styles. Take a look at what they did to the 980 Carrera GT.
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Vans 106 Vulcanized x Iggy Pop
Not long ago, Vans announced the release of several, special edition styles made in partnership with punk rock legend Iggy Pop. One of those styles, the 106 Vulcanized, just went on sale in Vans’ e-store for $70. Buy it here.
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Gourmet Typochocolate
Dynamo, a Toronto-based design studio, combined its passions for typography and chocolate by creating these clever Gourmet Typochocolate bars. Available in dark and milk chocolate varieties, the chocolate bars ($20) can be purchased here.
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TETRIS Desk Lamp
This stackable TETRIS desk lamp just may be one of the best things to have premiered at the American International Toy Fair this year. The customizable lamp comes with a set of Tetriminos that light up as you put one atop the other. Lookout for a release sometime this Fall.
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Video: Creative Recreation Spring 2012
Creative Recreation takes us on an adventure through Palm Springs to highlight the inspirations behind its latest Spring 2012 footwear collection. Check out some of the cool new styles in their campaign video above.
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Dumpster Swimming Pools
Dumpster diving takes on an entirely different meaning with these sustainable swimming pools by MacroSea. Breathing new life into metal canisters that were previously used for trash, the company reconditioned the dumpsters into cool hang-out spots. Click through to see more images.