Sneaker Con New York 2011 Recap

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Chris Brown - Look At Me Now ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes

Nike SB Dunk High " Statue Of Liberty"

Arguably the best 2011 release from Nike SB thus far, its “Statue of Liberty” Dunk High, begins to hit accounts stateside. Aside from a nice leather colorway, the most hyped element of the sneaker is its ability to shed an outer layer of paint, leaving a old oxidized finish that mimics that of New York’s iconic landmark. The shoes are now hitting select Nike SB accounts as a quickstrike so check with your local spot for availability. A look at the kicks in action is offered

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J.Cole Represents for real

J.Cole Does Q&A With The Daily Bruin

Rapper J. Cole headlined the Undergraduate Students Association Cultural Affairs Commission’s “Hip Hop Explosion” on Wednesday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. After closing the show, which included performances by Mic Holden with Le J Trio, One Be Lo and DJ Addict, J. Cole sat down with Daily Bruin’s Leah Christianson to talk about.
Daily Bruin: You started rapping at age 12. What got you interested at such a young age?
J. Cole: I was a rap fan, but I had a cousin that came and stayed with us for the summer. He was from Louisiana. And he was a little older than me – he played basketball – and he just rapped some songs for fun. I thought it was pretty cool, so I joined in.
DB: And you started writing at age 15?
JC: Writing? No, right when I started rapping, I started writing.
DB: You attended St. John’s University. … Graduating from college is relatively rare in your industry; what prompted you to go to college?
JC: I always knew I was going to school; that was a no-brainer. I was smart. But I always knew I was going to college. From kindergarten, first grade, my mom always made that really important. It was one of the first things she made me believe. My attitude was, “That’s cool, that’s cool.”
DB: Did college help get you where you are now, either academically or location-wise?
JC: Absolutely, absolutely. New York had a lot to do with it. Going up there was a big move for me. I just think it was always in my cards.
DB: Is there anything in particular that’s inspired you the most since college?
JC: It’s all different, so much different inspiration. I can’t really pinpoint one thing but … just where I want to be in the world. My goals that I set are my inspiration and my motivation.
DB: Jay-Z has called you the “flagship artist” of his record label, Roc Nation. How do you react to a compliment like that from such an influential artist?
JC: Man, tell him I said thank you. No, really, that’s dope, just that he went out on a limb and signed me. I know he didn’t really want to sign any rapper to Roc Nation when he first started – I think he wanted to go more pop – so, yeah, that was a big compliment.
DB: There is a line from your song “Grown Simba” that you opened the show with that goes: “Me I’m like a young Simba I can’t wait to be the king.” Do you feel as though you’re closer to becoming “the king” after all the positive press of “Friday Night Lights” and signing with Jay-Z’s label?
JC: Not necessarily. Closer, yes. It’s still far away. I mean, that’s something that takes years of work. Hopefully I can get it faster than most people have got it, but still, that is definitely something that does not happen overnight.
DB: You performed with Jay-Z in Pauley Pavillion in November 2009. What is it like to be back, but this time as the headliner of the concert here at UCLA?
JC: Man, if you were there (when I was on stage) then you were one of the first four people there. It was funny, all those shows that I opened for Jay-Z were smaller when I played, but that one in particular I remember thinking, “Damn, this must be L.A.,” because people were getting there mad late. But it’s dope to be back. I actually thought about that when I was on stage too. I thought, “Man, even though I’m not in the arena, it’s just cool to come back a year and some change later.” It just shows progress; we still got a long way to go.
DB: What is the status of your upcoming album?
JC: Status … status is finishing right now. (I) don’t have a release date. I have an idea, but I don’t even like to say it, just because I don’t want fans to get their hopes up. But, it does sound great, I can say that. Yeah, beyond great, actually.
DB: Can I get a name, or is that still secret?
JC: Mmm no. (Laughs) Sorry

TRAINER'S COLLECTION

My Favorite are the red.

Ateliers Arthur Tuskegee Sneaker

Footwear brand Ateliers Arthur offers a look at its new Tuskegee sneaker for Spring 2011. The up-and-coming outfit aims at providing a range of solid offerings and styles, while balancing both formal and casual looks throughout the line. Produced with a ballistic nylon shroud, the upper is set off by a premium calf skin leather toebox, leather lining and white midsoles. The shoes are available now through select brand stockists, with further information on the brand here.

Casbia 2011 Fall/Winter “William” Shoes

Modern, stylish guys pay attention to fashion. But they are not driven by it. They also like tradition. But they are not stuck on it. They live, work, and dress somewhere in the middle. With few options on the shelves for guys who want qualities from both, they struggle to find essentials that are forward-thinking and flexible. Designed by Edmundo Castillo and Manuele Bianchi, Casbia fills this void in the market with essential goods that cull from the best of fashion and tradition to give modern, sophisticated qualities that are increasingly hard to find in one brand. The latest from Casbia comes in the brand’s “William” shoe for Fall/Winter 2011. Having released this style in the past, the shoe comes refreshed in a new colorway for the upcoming season, featuring sleek suede uppers with a seamless toe box and feather details adding just enough spunk. A release can be expected in the coming months so stay tuned.

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Calling All Sneaker- Heads "Nike Sportswear x ?uestlove Dunk Collection"

Once again turning to an icon of Nike’s design heritage, Nike Sportswear takes the Nike Dunk and puts it in the hands of one of the music industry’s most innovative creators of sound, ?uestlove. Releasing on March 4th, two Nike Dunks will hit the shelves as a pair of unlikely twins bearing a unique look that is arguably the first of its kind. One pair red and the other yellow, the Nike Dunk x ?uestlove is the product of an imagination that brings uncharacteristic embellishments to a classic. Inspired by mid 80’s era American television, ?uestlove draws from the favorite sitcoms of his youth and interprets their story lines through design. Hinting to an episode that is forever etched in ?uestlove’s mind, a character is presented with an all too human conflict, impressing a girl with style, but the outcome goes horribly awry. The character pleads for an expensive shirt from his parents, but when he is denied, a sibling offers to make a replica that is in the end far from perfect. The Nike Dunk x ?uestlove is just that, one is perfect, and the other is, to say the least, a bit off kilter.
The red pair is fashioned to perfection using premium leather complete with an overlay that conceals the laces trimmed with white buttons. The yellow pair is the traditional Nike Dunk with a twist – the swoosh shape that is distinct to the Nike Blazer. The Nike Dunk x ?uestloves are then finished off with the emblem of its maker, the silhouette of ?uestlove himself. ?uestlove surprises us by suddenly adding a third Nike Dunk x ?uestlove to the mix, this version colored in all black. When asked about the addition,?uestlove responds, “Dunks to me are the tuxedo of Nikes. Obviously an awesome basketball sneaker, but they can also fit almost any situation. If rocked right, you could even wear them with a suit, and the all black version is perfect for that.” The Nike Dunk x ?uestlove by Nike Sportswear will be available at Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer, New York, and select Nike Sportswear retailers nationwide March 4, including The Darkside Initiative.

Apple iPad 2

Apple introduces the iPad 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.
With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to millions of iPhone® 4, iPod touch® and Mac® users so they can see family and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi. Photo Booth lets you apply fun visual effects, including eight photo special effects like Squeeze, Twirl and Kaleidoscope, to photos captured by either camera. iPad 2 comes with iOS 4.3, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, with new features including faster Safari® mobile browsing performance; iTunes® Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay®;** the choice to use the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute audio; and Personal Hotspot to share an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.*** Additional iPad 2 features include a built-in gyro for advanced gaming; HSUPA support for enhanced 3G upload speeds on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G on AT&T, and HDMI Video Mirroring that lets users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor.
The innovative new iPad 2 Smart Cover provides protection for the iPad screen while maintaining its thin and lightweight profile. Designed with a unique self-aligning magnetic hinge that makes it easy to attach and remove, the new iPad 2 Smart Cover automatically wakes iPad 2 when it’s opened and puts it to sleep when it’s closed, and has a soft microfiber lining to help keep the screen clean. The Smart Cover also folds into a stand for typing or viewing videos and is available in vibrant polyurethane for $39 or rich leather for $69 in a range of colors, including a (PRODUCT) RED one which helps support the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Apple also introduced two new apps: iMovie® and GarageBand® for iPad, both available on the App Store℠ for just $4.99 each. With iMovie, iPad 2 users can shoot and edit videos right on their iPad and post their movies to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and their MobileMe℠ gallery; watch them on their iPod®, iPhone or iPad; as well as view them on their HDTV using AirPlay and Apple TV®. GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of touch instruments and 8-track recording studio, allowing you to perform with onscreen keyboards, guitars, drums and basses using multi-touch gestures–even if you don’t play a musical instrument.
iPad 2 runs almost all of the over 350,000 apps available on the App Store and there are more than 65,000 native iPad apps available from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The iTunes Store gives iPad users access to the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 14 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 10,000 films including over 3,500 in stunning high definition video. The iBooks® app for iPad includes Apple’s iBookstore℠, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device.
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G compatible with the Verizon network will be available in the US only for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iMovie and GarageBand for iPad apps will be available on March 11 for $4.99 each from the App Store on iPad or www.itunes.com/appstore.

London Fashion Week 2011 Street Style

Highlighted here is a look into an assortment of street style shots snapped by the famous Tommy Ton. The shots focus on menswear during this year’s London Fashion Week, with a wide range of styles and looks covered. Check them all out below, with even more photographs shown here via GQ online.

The Chimp Store x Indcsn Snapback Cap

UK retailer The Chimp Store has teamed up with British skate brand Indcsn to collaborate on a snapback cap. Featuring an embroidery of The Chimp Store’s banana logo on the front panel along with the Chimp and Indcsn logos on the side, the cap is available in two colorways and will be available exclusively at The Chimp Store on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. GMT.