13thWitness - Art Of Facts featuring Futura

13thWitness brings the heat yet again in his latest cinematic piece titled “Art Of Facts”. Featuring an appearance by somebody of great significance in his father and graffiti pioneer Futura, the video offers a less often seen look into Futura’s process of execution with some great scenes on behalf of 13thWitness.

Source: Hypebeast

Stussy x Porter 30th Anniversary Collection...

No strangers to one another, Stussy and Porter link up for the first time in a few years in celebration of Stussy’s 30th Anniversary. Featured is a collection of bags and accessories to ring in 2010. Included is a messenger bag, shoulder bag, multi-use pouch, and accessories such as key rings and wallets. A release is expected for February 2010.



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Winter Solstice...

"The Winter Solstice occurs exactly when the earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the sun at its maximum of 23° 26'. Though the Winter Solstice lasts an instant in time, the term is also colloquially used like Midwinter to refer to the day on which it occurs. For most people in the high latitudes this is commonly known as the shortest day and the sun's daily maximum position in the sky is the lowest."

FACT mix 108: Guido

DOWNLOAD / FACT MIX 108: GUIDO (available for 2 weeks)

The Bristol-based producer first registered on that city's scene with his Unleashed mixtape, and since then he established himself as one of the UK's most undeniable dubstep talents. Thus far he's tended to be lumped in with his mates Joker and Gemmy, with whom he undoubtedly shares a love of fat, saccharine synth lines inspired by g-funk and the ecstatic grime of Ruff Sqwad - that much feted "purple wow" sound - but Guido's most recent single release, 'Beautiful Complication', finds him striking out on his own and arguably eclipsing his more famous friends. Voiced by Aarya, 'Beautiful Complication' sounds like nothing less than a new kind of streat-ready, soundsystem-frienly and unmistakeably British R&B, and it's B-side 'Chakra' affirms Guido's ability to pack a heavy emotional payload into full-frontal party music.

Inspired by the video game soundtracks of his youth, Guido embraces "cheap" synthesized instrumentation - saxophones, strings, piano - and uses it to build bold melodies and fanciful, beautifully interlocking arrangements.

"It's got to have a good hook," he recently told Resident Advisor. "A lot of dubstep is just based on the bassline and the LFO and doesn't get too melodic."

Need more evidence? Check out his debut Punch Drunk single, the immense MIDI-symphony 'Orchestral Lab' and especially it's B-side 'Way U Make Me Feel', which just sounds like nothing else out there. Our man is currently at work on an album-length release - one reason we can't wait for 2010 to hurry up and happen.

Guido's FACT Mix is audio crack for established fans, and the perfect introduction to his sound for newcomers. There are three immense Guido productions on there, the aforementioned 'Beautiful Complication' and 'Chakra' plus a remix of Wedge & Shadz's 'Runnin Away'. Note too the Bristol bias: a classic Smith & Mighty roller in 'Love & Unity' and Rob Smith in RSD guise with 'Good Energy', plus tracks from Peverelist, Pinch and Joker. There's room too for Floating Points, Rustie, L-Wiz and more, amounting to one of the most joyous and satisfying FACT Mixes of 2009. Essential downloading.

Tracklist:
01 Guido feat Aarya - Beautiful Complication
02 Peverelist - Infinity Is Now
03 Kito - Lfo
04 L-Wiz - Tvångströjjan
05 Mala - Alicia
06 Peverelist & Pinch - Revival
07 Rustie - Tempered
08 Mala - Level 9
09 Superisk - Find ya way
10 Mia - Bucky done gun (Davinche remix)
11 Joker - Output 1 & 2
12 Smith & Mighty - Love & Unity
13 Guido - Chakra
14 L-Wiz - Fotbojan
15 Wedge & Shadz - Runnin Away (Guido remix)
16 RSD - Naked Mario Kart
17 Floating Points - K & G Beat

SourceFact Mag

Nike Sportswear “Destroyer” New York Varsity Jacket

It’s a Destroyer. And it’ll obliterate all your preconceptions about letterman’s jackets. But what’s in a name? Back in ’06, Nike designers began a mission to re-craft iconic sports apparel in the most technical materials they could find. The ubiquitous American varsity jacket was an obvious choice for the experiment that would become Nike Sportswear. Raiding the All Conditions Gear (ACG) innovation cache, they found fabrics, laminates and bonding methods that could brave nasty weather but still look fresh. The first letterman’s jacket was for an imaginary team called the Dunk High Destroyers. Limited numbers were produced. The next version got even more technical, but the Destroyer name stuck. The laser-cut, waterproof, bonded zipper became a signature feature of those early hybrids, encapsulating what you often couldn’t see on the products: futuristic functionality that never detracts from a timeless aesthetic.

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THE ORIGINAL STORE ALIFE/DICKIES COLLABORATION JACKET - CHRISTMAS COMPETITION.

The Original Store alife/Dickies collaboration jacket Christmas Competition.

The Original Store has been lucky to get hold of 4 alife X Dickies collaboration work jackets, these are super limited and extremely hard to get hold of here in the UK. We are giving 2 people the chance to win 1 of these jackets in our Christmas competition.

All you have to do is e mail info@theoriginalstore.co.uk by Christmas Eve with the answer to the following question:

What is the numerical code for the classic Dickies poly cotton work pant chino sold at www.theoriginalstore.co.uk?

Please title your mail: COMPETITION and state your preferred size (m - xxl) and colour (khaki or navy) and we will do our best to make sure that you get what you ask for but cannot guarantee this.

The winning entrants will be notified on December 28, prizes are non transferable

Paul Rodriguez Day in the Life...

Active Ride Shop spends a day in a life with Paul Rodriguez. Check out his pad, see where he eats, what he listens to and much more – including a look into his shop Primitive and a couple sick lines at Pacoima park!

Source: Highsnobiety

Mash Sessions Launch Presents: DJ Odin

Urban Industry X Obey Clothing Wall Pasting...

"Simon Holmes, distributor for Obey Clothing here in the UK came down to the Urban Industry Store and pasted his largest Store installation so far in November 2009. Using the Icon Artwork of Shepard Fairey, Simon has recreated what the artist would do on a typical wall pasting for the benefit of our store and our customers."

Nash for DC Life Monterey Sneakers...

Our friend Nash gives us a closer look into his highly anticipated debut sneaker design with DC Shoes on the brand’s Monterey model from the DC Life Collection.

The sneakers do an impressive job of blending a medley of different features and details, including Nash’s signature mock toe design, custom crepe outsoles, and overall English duck hunter aesthetic. The kicks are now exclusively available through DC Life stockists including our good friends over at Urban Industry.

Below is a flyer for the official launch of the shoe being held tomorrow. Little late on this one, but if you can make it through, then it should be a good night....