Thursday, April 30

Supreme Canvas Kicks

For the first time in a while, Supreme has worked this season on some of their own footwear, rather than only depending on their collaborative footwear projects. The Supreme Canvas Shoe comes in 5 colorways and features a rubber sole. Is it something really special? No, for sure not, but we are pretty sure it was also not supposed to be. It’s a basic canvas sneaker, perfect for the summer months and the price is also good. The shoe is now available from Supreme stores and in their online store. These look a lot like a pair of shoes I rock all the time that cost me $10, but if anybody can pull it off it's Supreme. (via)

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Henrik Purienne

French film director and fashion photographer, who got started by documenting his girlfriends "hanging out." The guys got tons of style, he makes the girls look emotional and powerful. Check out more of his work at his website purienne.com

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The Cube of Doom - Etienne de Crecy

If you missed this French mad man also-known-as SuperDiscount, at Coachella this year then you should probably ponder suicide. Haha, seriously though it was mental. He dJ's in this electronic cube that melts your mind.
"I hope you caught Etienne de Crecy’s first live show at Coachella. And I hope you were tripping face while watching that gigantic cube [if not, this video will give you a good idea]. This guy is still nothing but harsh French bliss. “Hope” is an unreleased track that Etienne has all shined up and ready to drop during live sets at that point when your face starts gets numb from all the good vibrations..."
At about the 2 minute mark it begins to really show you what this set is all about, the visuals are RIDICULOUS! Any stimulant or additive to your digestive system is recommended when this guys around. Pure bliss... (via)

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Etienne de Crecy - Hope

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New Sam Flores

Sam Flores put together this dope new piece for a recent show and with the help of Burlesque Designs the "Dragon Tree” print was put together. "Dragon Tree" is an 18″ x 18″ TWELVE color screenprint, has an edition of 50, and is $150. Visit UpperPlaygroundStore.com. (via)

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Wednesday, April 29

Only in Japan

Though this looks like some unholy cell phone shrine; in reality this is just one of the stores for Japanese electronics dealer Bic Camera. What takes the building design from mere gimmick to clever tech totem is the fact that each button on the cell phone correctly identifies what you can find on the corresponding floor. Like many things in Japan, this building is at once incredibly cool, and just a little scary. (via)

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JR hits Rio

JR does it up BIG in Rio. Photos (via)

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Tuesday, April 28

Zenvo ST1

The 1104 horsepower Zenvo ST1 is Denmark's first domestically produced supercar. Using a rear-mounted turbo- and super-charged 7.0-liter V8, Zenvo's engineers brought this car up over 1100 hp while producing an amazing 1430 Nm at around 4500 rpm. In just three seconds, you can bring the car from a standstill to 100 km/h. More photos of this BEAST after the jump (via)

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Future Ex-Wives of the Day

Forbes has just taken a look at the world's most promising billion-heiresses, introducing us to our new favorite filthy rich twins, Kathrine and Cecilie Fredriksen (above). The 25-year-old blonde daughters of Norwegian shipping magnate John Fredriksen, who's worth $4 billion, each have a seat on the board of directors of their father's companies. Can you say schwwwinnng! (via)

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Imminentdisaster

Imminentdisaster absolutely kills it once again. All of the white space is cut out!!! With this piece I think the most talented cutter list has it's new King. (via)

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Long Tall House

Spacespace designed this long tall house of five floors that occupies a narrow plot in Tokyo, Japan. With a name like Spacespace one would imagine they can maximize tight areas. Well they did an amazing job of exactly that. Privacy and light were put into space that you wouldn't expect them in. The two basement floors are build in concrete to resist soil pressure, while the three upper floors are made of wood for lightness and economy. The first floor has a bedroom, bathroom and parking. The second floor has a terrace, living room, dining room and kitchen. The house includes two buildings, one is like a long row house and the other one is like a tall tower. The south and north facades have a large translucent window and a aluminium wall which slide “up and down” manually by counter weigh mechanics. Many more photos after the jump.




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Visionaire - Solar

Visionaire is a multi-format album of fashion and art produced in exclusive numbered limited editions. Published 3 times a year each issues features a different them and format. This time, they have collaborated with Calvin Klein and they´re bringing us a book that changes from black and white to full color when exposed to sunlight. It is a limited edition of 3,000 copies, featuring the work of artists like Peter Lindbergh, Glen Luchford, David Sims, Yoko Ono and Inez & Vinoodh. In artificial light the book is in simple black and white, and still very interesting. But in sunlight the colors appear, bringing the issue to life right in front of the readers/viewers eyes. The effect was achieved with photochromatic Plastisol inks. The ink is transparent, but the heat of the sun brings out its color, which becomes transparent again when the temperature lowers. The 3,000 copies will be distributed soon - you had better hurry if you want to get one of your own. More amazing photos after the jump.






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Love this track!

Fischerspooner comes with that French flavor, and brings you Danse en France. Super sick movie soundtrack or mood music, I'm backing it. If you are impatient fast forward about a minute or so into it. Check out and download, Supply & Demand, its fire and its free. Support and buy the album when it comes out, preorder it and get a signed copy!

BONUS: Fischerspooner - Supply & Demand HOT

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Monday, April 27

ICB x Terry Richardson x Pink Panther

Photographer Terry Richardson and the Japanese brand ICB bring their new ad campaign with some cartoon edge. The Pink Panther along with model Ali Stephens, make this campaign one of a kind for sure. More photos after the jump.

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Ya Boy & Tyga Got CRAZY FLOWS! West West

Basically I posted this because we back Ya Boy and Tyga hard here at Leased. Terry Kennedy is garbage skip it! Actually what you should do is skip to 1:50 and start watching Ya Boy tear it up and then skip to 4:05 to hear Tyga make you sea sick. Then skip over to YB the Rockstar and Tyga's myspace and show some love."...unsigned hype, plus 5 mics, man you add it up..." -YB

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Que Sera Sera!

BEFORE:AFTER:Whatever will be will be! The instant creation and demise of a piece unravels in front of the artists eyes, and he rejoices. So amazing. Nicked from Elbowtoe's blog:

"I was fortunate enough to recently be interviewed for a Brazilian show dealing with the New York art scene. As part of the interview they wanted to go with me as I installed a piece. I visited a spot that I have been thinking about for quite some time, years in fact where I used to ride my bike and rollerblade. What was particularly meaningful about this location was that it fit the needs exactly for a more developed installation of work that I created over the past year. In particular there was a security light that I have been looking for for a while to install the Icarus piece against. The install went quite well, and I was very happy with the overall composition. We went and had lunch, toasted with a beer and came back only to witness the death of the installation..." (keep reading)
"...I have never had the opportunity to be witness to the demise of one of my works. I found it quite breathtaking. I can not say I was bummed, the wall was very nice and clean, and I had the feeling it would not last long. But it was just wild to see the entire life cycle compressed in such a short time. The best part is that the folks interviewing me went up to the maintainence guy and began to start questioning his actions.
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AUGOR strikes again!

Billboard killer Augor tears up a new Terminator ad in LA. Check out the close up image, Augor always does it up DIRTY! (via)

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Plimsoll

Some solid summertime kicks to add to the list of stuff to buy. This stylish and beach-worthy Plimsoll exclusively from Urban Outfitters is a must for your summer footwear rotation. It also helps that the price doesn't make you wanna kill yourself. Link: $45 (via)

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Friday, April 24

Nest Armchair

The Turkish design studio Autoban have created the Nest Armchair. Pretty sick design, I know Tweedy would dig it! Check out more colors/photos after the jump (via)



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XOOOOX

Artist xoooox hits the streets of Berlin up with this gnarley piece, WOW. (via)

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Paul Smith's got Style

We can't help but love the print on this Paul Smith Laptop Case, the letter board graphic wraps around the whole case and the interior is lined with purple canvas. Paul Smith is one of the few remaining designers with his own unique style, well done Mr. Smith! Link: $180 . More photos after the jump


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Thursday, April 23

c215 Owns You

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So Hot! Eminem - 3 A.M.

What can we say, we sit here together hearing this track three times in a row and the flow is ridiculous. The man's a genius. Get it before Aftermath figures out its out for free!

DOWNLOAD: Eminem - 3 A.M

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Shepard Fairey in LA

So I was cuizen down La Brea last week and right as I passed the corner of 6th BOOM a little Shepard Fairey treat popped up right next to Rita Flora, gotta love Shep's 3D madness, for the restaurant Cobras & Matadors. He is at living legend status. Photo: ME.

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NY Senate Dems to consider medical marijuana

After rescinding some of the ancient Rockefeller Drug Laws, New York State is considering adopting a more progressive policy towards weed for medicinal purposes: “The movement to legalize medicinal marijuana is gaining momentum in New York, with a proposal to let some people grow their own or buy from a state-approved organization.” Check out more about this on NEWSDAY. (via)

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Connect 4 for Ballers!

So what do you buy when you've got a little too much cash to spend? Well, you can get yourself a ridiculously over-styled version of Connect 4 for starters. Dunhill's luxurious tribute to the plastic classic is dope boy fresh, I'll take a baker's dozen. (via)

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Wednesday, April 22

Under a Bridge in Kliptown

From Faith47 in Cape Town South Africa:

"with elections coming up the slogan. 'our dreams dont fit in your ballots' has been used as a slogan to say that a cross in a ballot box is not enough.
here the artists have given the space for passers by to say what they want within their art... i love it..."
What an amazing idea, artists are becoimng ever more entwined in the political movement at a grassroots level. Respect Faith.

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Fred Butler

Fred Butler, one of DA's most fashionable at the time, just draw a tape on the grounds rather trendy called "Hit." Perfect for decorating at a glance, your walls, furniture and office will never be the same. This pattern and color scheme is very edgy and can liven up even the dullest of spaces. Try it yourself, if you can find a roll..

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Tuesday, April 21