Dior Homme Lumiere du Nord Collection

I'm sure this stuff costs enough to warrant a career in narcotics trafficking, but regardless it's a ridiculously cool line. The pieces shown here are part of Dior Homme's Lumiere du Nord collection - a line of men's accessories, boots and sneakers. The high tech sneaker above is what caught my eye, but upon closer inspection the entire line of bags are the best part of the collection:

I'm going through this crazy patent leather kick right now so I might be partial to this stuff. Would love to see a touch of white or silver on these, but I guess the solid black is what keeps these away from falling into Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 arena. Oh, and by the way, if you want to be the coolest kid in the school bus, make sure you rock this backpack!:

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Nike's Air Zoom Talache Low "Rock 'n Roll" pack

These here bad boys are called the Air Zoom Talache Lows. I'm not usually a Nike fan but these shoes are pretty unique compared to most of the brand's other designs. What really sets them apart though is this awesome colorway called the "Rock 'n Roll" pack. The black on black thing is awesome on these, while the white sole adds just enough flare.

While the Talache's have a simple aesthetic that may make you think they're a pretty low tech day to day trainer, they actually are quite the opposite. They incorporate structural elements from the Air Max's, the Air Huarache's (one of my person faves) and the Zoom Air's. What does alll this mean for all you non-Nike heads out there?... a damn comfy fit so you can go out there and flaunt in comfort!


** Available at Japan's Mita Sneakers (good luck if you can't read Japanese!)

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Legendary Special Effects Artist, Stan Winston, 1946-2008

Legendary special effects makeup artist Stan Winston passed away this past Sunday- perhaps before his time, but not without leaving an immense legacy. Winston and his Studio are responsible for some of the most memorable characters in modern film, including the Terminator, Edward Scissorhands, the Predator, and recent sensations like Iron Man. Winston won 3 Oscars for his work, 1 for Aliens, 1 for Terminator 2, and 1for Jurassic Park.

(Winston with some of his babies)

Stan Winston will be missed by the film loving community, and joins the likes of artists Sydney Pollack, Heath Ledger, and Yves Saint Laurent- each of whom left us too early this year.

** Read a full tribute to Winston at Time Magazine

Giorgio Armani x Bruce Wayne

Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani has enlisted a new face for his high end made-to-measure men's line. Who is this gentleman you ask? None other than Bruce Wayne, everyone's favorite billionaire playboy by day and vigilante by night. Armani was brought in to collaborate with Lindy Hemming (Oscar nominated costume designer of Batman Begins and the Dark Knight) to create all of the Wayne character's outfits for this summer's film.

Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne will be featured in a series of ads in high fashion magazines this summer. I'm totally digging the fly 3 piece suit above, and am stoked to see the rest of the collection of suits and tuxes. That said, I have to say I'd still prefer to get my hands on this little bit of couture:


Source- Fashion Week Daily

Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" Music Video

A lot of people were pretty pumped about Katy Perry's hilarious first single "You're so Gay" when we featured it a few months ago, so figured we'd share another one of her songs and videos with you folks. Here now for your viewing pleasure, the music video to "I Kissed a Girl":

I Kissed A Girl


More on Katy Perry at her official site

Weekly Events Calendar : F.I.L.A. (Found in LA) June 16th-22nd

Monday June 16th
Afternoons, Everest, Ravens & Chimes, Oh Darling @ Spaceland (FREE Monday Residency in June)
Rumpsringa, Random Patterns, Golden Animals, Halloween Swim Team @ Echo (FREE Monday Residency in June)
Spider Problem, Dalmacio Von Diamond & the Imaginary Friends, Voyeurs, Jesus Makes the Shotgun Sound @ Silverlake Lounge (FREE Monday Residency in June)
Abe Vigoda, Times New Viking @ The Smell

Tuesday June 17th
Beet Records Album Release Party @ Troubadour - Hypercrush, Midnite theory, Far East Movement,Vacans/Balance, Dnez
Lakers @ Celtics - Gm 6 of NBA Finals
Devon Williams @ Amoeba (FREE)
Parson Red Heads, Buddy, Hidden Hooks @ Boardner's
Islands, Sebastian Grangier, AWOL One, Crayonsmith @ El Rey (Moved From Henry Fonda)
Airborne Toxic Event, Deadly Syndrome, Henry Clay People @ Spaceland
Effects of Cable Television, Miniature Tigers, Austin James Band @ Silverlake Lounge (Fold)

Wednesday June 18th
Styrofoam, Broken Spindles @ Knitting Factory
Midnight Movies, Mono in VCF @ Spaceland (Club NME)
Rilo Kiley, Lavender Diamond, Benji Hughes @ Greek Theatre
Jaymay, Fink, Pop Levi @ Troubadour
Extra Golden @ Echoplex
KCRW Presents Liam Finn @ Largo
Secret Machines @ Viper Room (Unconfirmed)
Old 97's @ Amoeba (FREE w/live web stream)
Joel Virgil, Olin and the Moon, Oh Darling, Eleni Mandell @ Tangier (Fold)

Thursday June 19th
Duffy, Jon McLaughlin @ El Rey
Sea Wolf, Patrick Park, Jealous Girlfriends, Sara Lov @ Echoplex
Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, Earth, Restaurant @ Echo
Martha Wainwright, Jesca Hoop @ Troubadour
Musicology 201 w/ Garth Trinidad @ Grand Performances

Friday June 20th
Nous Non Plus, Tour De France , Casxio @ Bordello (Fold)
RZA as Bobby Digital, Stone Mecca @ Henry Fonda Theatre
Hayden, Haley Bonar @ Troubadour
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 @ Grand Performances (FREE)
Martha Wainwright @ Amoeba (FREE)

Saturday June 21st
Blakes, Broken West, Dead Confederate @ Spaceland
These New Puritans, Meho Plaza @ Echoplex
Nylon Summer Music Tour @ Wiltern - Feat. She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, Virgins, and Switches
Lightspeed Champioin, Flowers Forever, The Explorers Club, Palms @ Troubadour
KCRW Presents Make Music Pasadena @ Pasadena Playhouse District -Raveonettes, Kinky, dengue Fever, Nortec Collective Presents Bostich & Fussible, Jesca Hoop & more
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 @ El Rey

Sunday June 22nd
Frightened Rabbit, Oxford Collapse, Sunny Day Sets Fire @ Roxy
KCRW World Festival Presents Thievery Corporation, Los Amigos Invisibles, Federico Aubele, Seu Jorge, Bebel Gilberto @ Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles Beat Swap Meet @ Echoplex
Earth Wind & Fire, Macy Gray @ Greek Theatre

Resources
losangeles.ohmyrockness.com
KCRW Presents
LosAnjealous.com
Upcoming.yahoo.com
Going.com
Metromix.com
theguide.latimes.com

Hermés x Eurocopter - “L’helicoptre par Hermès”

I guess collaborating with Bugatti on a supercar wasn't enough for French fashion house, Hermés. They've taken it up a notch in terms of ridiculous excess and collaborated with helicopter maker Eurocopter on this crazy limited flying toy.

This flying chariot for those of you who want to big pimp it in the sky was created by Italian designer Gabriele Pezzini. The chopper is called the “L’helicoptre par Hermès” and you can score your very own for only 5.6 million Euros! I'm loving the little details like the Hermes logo:


As can be expected of the brand, all the fine work is amazing, down to the stitching and choice of materials and leathers:




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Ed Norton vs Guiellermo HULK Jimmy Kimmel spoof video

The "Incredible Hulk" movie is out at theaters, and apparently it isn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be. In typical fashion, the star from the film Ed Norton, was out and about making the talk show rounds- checkout this hilarious little spoof stunt they did on the Jimmy Kimmel show:



Pretty funny, but not as funny as the "Tropic Thunder" viral video with Robert Downey Jr aka Iron Man/Tony Stark. Checkout the "Incredible Hulk" film's reviews here.

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Shakira x (fake) Danzig = AMAZING!

Don't remember how I stumbled upon this, but it's pure humor. Apparently there's this whole cult of people out there that post hilarious Glenn Danzig based videos on YouTube. This is by far the best. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" vs Danzig:

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