MALIBU TOOB TEE BY BROTHERS MARSHALL
Everyone’s favorite Malibu bros the Marshalls sent over some new spring wares for us to check out and the Toob Tee has us longing for some time in the ocean. This soft cotton shirt is available in both yellow and aqua. Wether you’re swimming with sharks like Trace and Chad or chilling the most like Malibu Carl you can look fresh always in Brothers Marshall gear. Check out the frequently updated blog and new gear HERE.
DAFT PUNK - DOIN’ IT RIGHT (NIGHT TIME FRIENDS REMIX)
Let’s see, what can we say about the super secretive downtown DJ duo Night Time Friends? Well, they’re a pair of dudes who have been DJing for over a dozen years and recently they started making original jams. They remixed a Diamond Rings track and they currently have a track called “Get It In” in a Sony campaign. We guess at this point they’re more secretive than Daft Punk, whose track “Doin’ It Right” they just remixed. Yeah, we’re premiering this remix, it’s radical, and it’s available for download now! Check out the rest of the NTF’s jams HERE and follow them on twitter HERE and HERE.
BOOKMARC X KRINK
The ever collaboratively successful Marc Jacobs—aka “MJ”—teams up with artist and KRINK founder Craig Costello aka—“KR”—to present a rad little offering of assorted paint markers. If you didn’t already know, Jacobs and Costello experienced their rise to cult following in fashion and art respectively in the early ’90s. Being part of the creative scene downtown, this partnership makes sense, and it’s actually pretty cool to see these two creative join forces. The result is a variety of KRINK items with Bookmarc re-branding available in store and HERE for a limited time.
LAST HEIR - CLOSURE
When we asked Last Heir how they came together they simply responded, “We met from a mutual love of not attending classes and music via University in Brighton.” Only four and a half months old the trio has already filmed a video for the track entitled “Closure” and we’ve got the exclusive premiere. The guys are fans of bands like Yuck, Wavves, Metz, and the La’s, we also hear a reminiscent fuzz of one our favorite young ’90s bands Silverchair. The style of this video—with the strobe, flannel, and DIY approach definitely gives off a Bleach-era Nirvana vibe. We’re stoked on these dudes and the only problem we have is that at the moment not much of their music is available. But then again what can you expect at four months? We did find this other song called “Way Teen” which has a real Pixies feel. Anyway, we’ll be following up with these guys and keep you in the loop with new music and visuals from them.
SUEDE HI BY VISION STREET WEAR
Anyone who lived through the ’80s and ’90s, ever bought a 411 Video Mag on VHS, or saw The Wizard’ probably remembers the super iconic Vision Street Wear logo. The company was actually started in 1976 and gained early skate fame via sponsored skaters like Mark Gonzales and iconic skate decks like the “PsychoStick”. One of the brands most successful products, the Suede Hi, is back on the street, made exactly as it was in the early days, which is rare. The recognizable shell toe and ollie pad are just as we remember them, with vulcanized construction and the heel hit logo. We predict a huge return to the street for these kicks, which are once again available red, gray, and black. View the full collection and purchase these OGs HERE.
LEIGH LEZARK FOR IVI VISION
Longtime buddy, DJ, and all around hottie Leigh Lezark of the Misshapes and CHANEL short film fame is the lone female ambassador of IVI Vision’s new campaign, with her own lookbook and everything. The eyewear company has released 15 new styles, all of them are super solid. Founders of this new venture include skateboard mogul and television star Rob Dyrdek, legendary action sports designer Jerome Mage, and Fox Head, Inc. CEO, Pete Fox, veterans in the game to say the least. Congrats to our homegirl, you look stunning as ever. Check out the complete IVI Vision collection HERE.
NEON NYLON KNICKS HAT BY MITCHELL AND NESS
Try saying neon-nylon-knicks hat five times fast! These new lightweight caps from Mitchell and Ness are some of our favorites for the summer. Available in a variety of teams and colors from neon green and pink to orange, you know we had to ride for the Knicks. They’re snap-backs so all of them are made to fit all of us. And though we’re loyal to our teams, the different combinations look so rad, you can see for yourself HERE.
NEW YORK YANKEES PRO TOASTER
Late night, too late to eat and longing for breakfast, internet searches yieldinteresting discoveries related to things like waffles and toast. This Sports Images MLB New York Yankees pro toaster is one of those things you find and say you’ll purchase for your pops but end up getting for yourself. It’s pretty self-explanatory, but in case you were wondering; Yes it’s a two-slice toaster that heats a Yankees logo into anything you decide to put in there. It’s also a black toaster, which will be pretty boss looking in your man-kitchen. Get one HERE for yourself or as a gift for a fellow Yanks fan.
FIVE QUESTIONS
So we’ve mentioned Oliver Clark before and well, we’d like to think we’ve gone from being fans to actual friends. We went out to Brooklyn this week to kick it with him and film a bit, you’ll see that soon, but while we were out there we asked our five questions too. For real, you guys have got to get to know this dude, he’s a riot, just check out his fall ‘13 b-roll. Anyway, shouts out to our homie Oliver, thanks for hanging out this week and entertaining us.
What was your favorite cartoon/TV show as a kid? Fantasia.
What was your favorite cereal? Go Gurt.
What was the first record you bought? Blink 182, Take off your pants and jacket.
What was the first live show/concert you went to? Dave Matthews Band.
What posters were hanging on your bedroom wall in High School? Daryl Strawberry.
JEANS BY NUDIE
If you’re like us and practically live in your jeans, we know the attachment that goes along with a pair of nicely broken-in denim. They become like a child of yours and finding a new pair just as good is near impossible, not to mention hardly worth the time. Nudie Jeans Co. doesn’t want to hear all that though, and frankly, neither do we. Especially when they’re pushing the envelope and coming to the table with the Thin Finn Organic Icon Green that’s available exclusively at Barneys. They’re made of 11 oz. organic Turkish denim that have been expertly bleached down and over-dyed to infuse each pair with a nice pop of color. It’s a perfect summertime jean so buy yours here…just don’t get mad at us when they become your new favorite pair.
-Christian Lavery
MOVIE REVIEW : THE GREAT GATSBY
When we were offered a sneak preview of one of the most anticipated movies of 2013, we didn’t ask when or where the viewing was to take place, the answer was indubitably YES! Yes we realize that fact that we didn’t mention the fact that said movie is in fact, The Great Gatsby, but do we need to? Anyway, the day arrived and we got in the car with our better half, NYLON of course, to the town of Manhasset in Long Island, coincidentally-or maybe not so much-where parts of the movie were filmed. We arrived just in time to hear the director, Baz Luhrmann, give a little introduction—what a rad dude that guy is. We don’t want to give anything away, but the movie began and from the minute it started to the last scene it was chock full of action, color, music…it’s just larger than any other movie. It’s like a roller coaster ride, for real. Did you see the Romeo and Juliet movie Luhrmann did in the ’90s? Well that was only his second movie and if you can imagine that film but visually twice as packed with, well, everything, that’s what this movie is like. Also, we have a confession to make: We never read the book, but you know what? It might be better that way because the cast of this movie really fulfill anything you need from a character. It feels like a million bucks and it moves so fast it could last another 45 minutes and we wouldn’t mind. It’s tough to write about because there’s so much we wanna say, but we’ll just tell you this: This movie is the biggest movie of 2013, you must see it in the theater because a small screen will never do it justice, and this is for sure an instant classic. Oh, yeah, and it’s out today. We’ll see you in the popcorn line (yes we’re going to see it a couple more times).
LIGHTWEIGHT MMQ JACKET BY PUMA
When we started looking through Puma’s new MMQ collection the first thing we thought was, “Whoah, these dudes turned it up!” Thesecond though we had was, “What does the MMQ stand for?” The answer; Macht’s Mit Qualität which is German for With Power Quality. Okay, so our favorite piece from the MMQ collection is this jacket, available in Puma’s own street camo. Constructed with ripstop nylon, then entirely seam sealed and water repellent coated, this jacket is made for spring showers (yeah we’ve been getting a lot of rain in New York). You can check out a whole video lookbook for the MMQ collection HERE or just pick up our personal favorite piece HERE.
SHAKE JUNT X STANCE SOCKS
These socks are an ill culmination of about four different things we fully back. First of all, tie-dye anything is rad with us from head to toe. Second, green and yellow, Oakland A’s team colors, are some our favorite. Third, Stance one of our go-to sock-makers, in part because it always brings quality to the table. Last but not least, the notorious Shake Junt crew, known for wreaking havoc and shredding the most. This collaboration is probably our favorite so far. When quality and style come together it’s a beautiful thing people. These are limited, so go ahead and grab ‘em HERE.
THURSTON BY VON ZIPPER
Did you know the first pair of sunglasses were sold on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1929? Yep, New Jersey’s got it going on y’all. You know where else has it going on? Orange County. That’s where Von Zipper was born back in 1999 and since then they’ve been making sunnies, shades, hater blockers, whatever you want to call ‘em. Their new Thurston glasses are made of nylon and polycarbonate, so they’re ultra light. They have impact-resistant lenses and they come with either black gloss, ice, or tortoise frames. Grab a pair HERE and live it up like you’re on the Atlantic City boardwalk in 1929.
501 BY LEVIS
The denim experts at Levi’s are celebrating the 140th anniversary of the 501 this year by touring around the world and connecting with fans of the brand. From Tokyo to Mexico City, from Sydney to San Francisco, wearers of the world’s first blue jeans are being photographed and interviewed. You can check out the project HERE, it’s pretty interesting. The 501 is also getting a bit of a make-over, for the first time ever, and are now available in a lighter weight and a range of new colors. Hit the 501 shop HERE and grab a pair—or should we say, a piece of history.
