Strictly Fitteds to me, is the authority of fitted cap news.  So to see a milestone where the online brand is releasing their very own fitted cap is very blog-worthy.  The online mag has teamed up with the well respected, ELM Company for this project which consists of two fitted caps.  The pack consists of a black classic wool blend and a canvas upper with suede brim fitted.  Although colorway may be at a minimal, I love the “SF” logo embroidery and ribbon hit on the back.  The Strictly Fitteds and ELM Company fitteds should be available late November.

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In the spirit of Casio’s G-Shock line of watches, the oh so portable Exilim camera line receives a tougher looking sibling, the EX-G1.  The resolution specs are competitive at 12.1 megapixel, but the high selling point is the outershell.  Consisting of polycarbonate protectors on the side, an acrylic lcd panel, stainless steel body and tempered multi-coated lens means this guy is meant to survive even the clumsiest of hands.  The Casio Exilim EX-G1 should be in stores next month and retail for $300.

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Artist, Ian Millard recently teamed up with Japan’s Noise King to produce a print called ‘LV Cans‘.  Instantly folks should recognize the Vuitton monograms and Whole Food’s 365 Organic line of food products.  But some of us may correlate this with another famous pop art soup can piece.  ‘LV Cans‘ was produced using 10 hand-cut stencils and spray paint. For those curious behind the process can watch Ian’s video below.  With an edition of 15, the 30″ x 40″ prints retail for $188.  Patrons have a choice between a gold or silver version.

Image Source: OMG Posters! via NOISEKING

Every now and then the internets surprises us with phenomenal folks.  Jyothi Rai is one of them.  The former body builder has a new calling as Chitradurga District’s very own Spiderman.  He entertains tourists by scaling the 300 foot Chitradurga Fort without harnesses day in and day out.  Watch the quick minute plus Youtube and be amazed.

Source: Weird Asian News

About two years ago, I gave mention to Johnny Lee’s homebrewed headtracking Wiimote Hack.  Ever since, I haven’t seen much on tracking gadgets.  That is until rAndom international has teamed up with designer, Chris O’Shea.  rAndom international’s interactive art print, ‘Study for a Mirror‘ reminds me of a futuristic etch-a-sketch.  Except all the hardwork in producing the artwork is done for you.  The frame recognizes when someone is standing in front of it, tracks the face (via a tracking application written by Chris O’Shea) and paints it onto the blank light canvas.  The end product then slowly fades away and repeats for the next face.

For those that are interested in this interactive art print, Carpenters Workshop Gallery has available for purchase.  With an edition of 8,  I’m wondering how expensive each unit is.

Image Source: today and tomorrow via rAndom international

Designer Kicki Edgren Nyborg has decided that wallpapers shouldn’t be boring and repetitive.  Instead they should be interactive, functional and whimsical.  As far as functionality goes, her “Off the Wall” wallpaper is able to house lighting and storage.  Her second design, “Trans Wall” is meant for those that want to go against the grain with whimsical patterns that create flow for the chosen room.  Finally, for kids (and adults who love stickers), there is the “Wallplay” concept.  With a scenery to start off with, stickers are highly encouraged and included to create your own dream wallpaper.  Depending on the level of intensity and purpose, Ms. Nyborg probably has something  to breathe some life into any given room.

Image Source: Yanko Design via Kredema

Our friend,  PaperMonster will be at the Brooklynite Gallery in New York this Saturday for an exhibit called “Go Get your Shinebox“.  Along with several other artists, PaperMonster will deliver his interpretation of the shinebox.  In the essence of setting up a shoe shine box, the artists are invited to show us how they’re toughing it out in this economy.  Expect to see amazing pieces by PaperMonster, Dain, Miss Bugs, Anthony Lister, Ben Eine, Jace, Thundercut, Skewville, Ben Frost, Jon Burgerman, Specter, Skewville, Know Hope, Kosbe, Gaia, Ben Frost, Hush and many others.

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“GO GET YOUR SHINEBOX”
Featuring Over 100 Artists
Trying to Survive in This Economy
November 21 – December 19

OPENING RECEPTION: NOV. 21, 7-10 PM
334 MALCOLM X BLVD.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11233
A or C Subway to UTICA AVE.

East coast fans of Audrey Kawasaki should rejoice.  For those of you that follow her on twitter and her blog should already know that she will have a solo exhibit at the Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York next month.  The opening reception will be held on December 12th from 7-9pm with pieces displayed until January 9th.  As stated in her blog, she will unveil 20 new pieces.  26 days can’t come any sooner!

Image Source: Audrey Kawasaki

Here is a pleasant Monday morning surprise for you all. Fred Perry and Stussy Deluxe have joined forces to bring us a new mini capsule collection.  Entitled, ‘Blank Canvas‘, six pieces consisting of a logo(s) tee, check patterned long sleeve button down and several outerwear pieces.  ‘Blank Canvas‘ is due out in February 2010 and I’m sure a lot of us simply can’t wait.

Image Source: Hypebeast via Freshnet

STV SLV and ABX, better known as The Hood Internet, recently compiled their fourth mixtape.  Given any opportunity, Killahbeez gladly promotes and supports The Hood Internet.  Check out the stream below and download the continual mix here.  Or for those in need of the individual tracks, here is the mediafire link.

On a side note, I commend the duo for collaborating with fellow Chicago artists.  In the past, The Hood Internet have linked up with Chuck Anderson of NO PATTERN. The fourth volume mixtape’s cover art is courtesy of Karen Tisel.

The Mixtape Volume Four:
1. Intro
2. David Banner vs Fujiya & Miyagi - Get Like Pterodactyls
3. The Beastie Boys vs Matt And Kim – Good Ol’ Fashion Rump Shaker
4. Kanye West vs Cage & Aviary – Touch The Television
5. Lil Wayne (feat. Babyface) vs Royksopp – Comfortable Up Here
6. Passion Pit vs Juvenile – Back That Sleepyhead Up
7. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince vs Daft Punk – Summer Circuit
8. Public Enemy vs HEALTH vs Nosaj Thing – Bring The Tabloid Sores
9. AZ (feat. Ghostface) vs The Golden Filter – Solid Gold From New York
10. Modest Mouse vs Kanye West – Floating Paranoia
11. Clipse vs Yuksek – Kinda Like A Big Break
12. Weezer vs Glass Candy – Buddy Holly’s Imagination
13. Bangers & Cash vs Bag Raiders – Bang Raiders
14. Amanda Blank vs VEGA – No Reasons To Like You Better
15. Michael Jackson vs Ratatat – Billie “Wildcat” Jean
16. Kid Sister (feat. Pitbull) vs Phonat – Free Control Ocho
17. Twista (feat. Erika Shevon) vs Boys Noize – Wetter And Jeffer
18. Flo Rida (feat. Ke$ha) vs MSTRKRFT – 1000 Times Right Round
19. R. Kelly (feat. Keri Hilson) vs Sally Shapiro – Number One Christmas
20. Drake vs The Rapture – Best Jealous Lover I Ever Had
21. Bon Iver vs Friendly Fires vs Aeroplane – Lump Sum Of Paris
22. Jeremih vs Handsome Furs – Birthday Furs
23. Yung LA vs Solid Gold – Who Ain’t I Gonna Run To?
24. Major Lazer (feat. Santigold) vs Dirty Projectors – Hold The Stillness
25. Dead Prez vs Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks Of Hip Hop
26. Soulja Boy vs Joe Jackson – Swaggin’ Out
27. OJ Da Juiceman (feat. Gucci Mane) vs Discovery – Make The Loop Aye
28. Glasses Malone vs Chromatics – A Moment To Remember Haterz
29. Paper Route Gangstaz vs Animal Collective – Animals Collecting Money
30. B-Hamp vs Little Boots – Ricky Bobby Boots
31. Ghostface Killah vs Beirut – Save Me Concubine
32. Keri Hilson vs The Glitch Mob/TVOTR – Red Dress Turnin Me On
33. Dorrough vs Bibio – Fire Ant Paint Job
34. Outro

Source: The Hood Internet

Patterns like plaid, tweed herringbone and houndstooth give so much personality to clothing.  So upon seeing Bodega’s glen check tweed 59Fifty, its a no brainer that I need this fitted immediately.  The pattern is complemented with a two tone ‘B’ logo in blue and white.  Finally,  more embroidery can be seen on the back in the form of Bodega’s logo in blue.  For those interested, Bodega’s Glen Check Tweed fitted is available both online and in store now.

Image Source: Strictly Fitteds via Bodega

Here is a design that has your magazine’s best interest first before its owner.  Sure it looks comfortable, but the focal point is magazine storage.  Jules and Jeremy’s HOI Magazine Chair is made of quality MDF finished with matte white lacquer. The magazines look like they’re suspended in air look due to glass shelving.  Although its original purpose was for an ad campaign, the HOI Chair can be made to order.

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When it comes to gadget recharging, wires can be quite the hassle.  Some can be too long that you don’t know what to do with them.  While some can be too short, that the object being charged (in this case a cellphone), has to be right next to the outlet.  Cagnina Design has an affordable solution that will help clean the clutter.  The MI-) cell phone cradle comes in six available colors and offers shelf space to park the phone when being charged.  Cagnina’s MI-O Cellphone cradle can be bought here.

Image Source: Yanko Design

I’m sure by now we’ve all seen Olle Hemmendorff’s Air Max 90 ‘Hambuuurger‘ edition.  Coming from the same continent, twin brothers, Remigijus and Egidijus Praspaliauskashave have designed a series of shoes made entirely of bread.  They come in several shapes and sizes and even have custom cardboard boxes.  But the real question is, after the gimmick wears off, would you wear them or eat them?  Check out the gallery below for the entire collection of ‘bread shoes’.

Image Source: Toxel via dadada

Vinyl figures with a flock finish isn’t entirely new.  From Sket-One’s Kong Dunny to previous years Valentine’s Edition Be@rbricks, we’ve seen a fair share of this texture.  For 2010, Toy2R will deliver an entire series of flocked finished DIY Qees with a wide range of colors.  What I’m curious about is having seen the above colors, what should we expect of the “chase” figure?  We’ll just have to find out as next year rolls around.

Image Source: Qee 4 All

Both Dave and I agree this is Shepard’s best print for 2009 (our own opinion of course).  Coming from a slight hint of Burmese in our blood, we got a lot of love for Shepard’s latest work.  But for me personally, I’m in love with Shepard’s revisit to the same colorway as the ‘Peace Goddess‘.  Well the gold variant anyways.  The ‘Burmese Monk‘ print measures in at 18″ x 24″ and will go for $45 this Thursday at a random time.  Even with 450 units, I’m sure this will sell out under 5 minutes.  Best of luck to all that want this one.

On  a side note, I was curiously wandering around The Giant forum and came across the source photo to this print.  Check the gallery below.

Image Source: Obey Giant

Taking inspiration from the Nike Air Raid is a Japanese brand, AG’s ‘Raiders GTS Boot‘.  The Air Raid was and still is a sneaker that broke necks since the early 90’s with its ‘x’ strap.  Now take that ‘x’ strap and revamp the entire sneaker with a vulcanized sole, metal eyelets as well as premium leather and you’ve got a handsome lifestyle sneaker. Currently these are only available at Rowgage.

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For those that couldn’t get enough of Where the Wild Things Are, David Flores has a ‘Max‘ print available at Pandora’s Prints.  Measuring in at 16″ x 20″ with an edition of 20 pieces, the red ‘Max‘ print goes for $40.  In addition, the green colorway can be purchased at David Flores’s site for $55.

Image Source: OMG Posters! via Pandora’s Prints

Once again the perforated swoosh look makes an appearance.  This time, the Nike Air Force One receives the ‘Work Boot‘ treatment with metal grommets, boot laces and a rugged upper.  And I LOVE IT.  My only wish is that with the additional name of ‘Supreme‘ tied to this forces, shouldn’t they have a snazzier sole?  I’m sure I’m not the only one wondering this.  We’ll keep an eye out for sure though.

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Last year I disclosed how much I love the Air Max 90 Current.   Shortly after the release of the infrared, a triple pack came out with personal touches from designers, Ben Drury, Kevin Lyons and Hitomi Yokoyama.  A year has passed and Ben Drury has been invited to work on yet another pair of Air Max 90 Currents.  The above pair comes with a plethora of textures including metal “d” lace eyelets, perforated suede, a mesh toe box and boot style laces.  Finally, the tongue receives stitching that reads “Trust Me” on the right shoe and “London” on the left.  Besides the 2006 exhibition of the same name, I’m wondering why these AM90 Currents have the same slogan.  Each element blends really well together with its mainly blue and black colorway.  The Ben Drury Air Max 90 Currents are available now at Nike Sportswear @ 21 mercer St.

Image Source: Sneaker News