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THIS IS MY LAST POST FOR THIS SITE. I HAVE A NEW ONE. DarnelLKO

via Hypebeast
PUMA’s update of the iconic basketball SKY Hi model which comes to us in the form of a new contemporary model, the SKY HI+. As part of “The List” collection, the sneaker is updated with a new high-cut tongue and a thick Velcro strap across the ankle. A total of five different colors are released for this season, each with their own unique material choice such as metallic croc skin, nylon and suede. Available now at select retailers globally.

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French fashion house Givenchy have added to their luxury footwear range this latest colorway of the Tom Combo High. The hi-top sneaker sports some impressive materials including a premium leather that has been moderately distressed for added comfort and tonal velvet sections. Clearly comfort is key with the TC, especially given the heavily padded tongue and heel collar which together ensure a luxury feel. The boot is finished with a rubber sole, a textures toe and a logo print heel. The Tom Combo High is now available at ssense, priced at $410 USD.

Back to the fashion......


TI$A 'L.A. rAdne$$ the Look Book' x Behind The $cenes x Big SeAn:: from ti$a vi$ion tv on Vimeo.

WHAT'S GOOD ALL. I'M BACK. I'VE BEEN GONE DUE TO BEING AT BOOTCAMP. I WILL BE POSTING WILL RECONSTRUCTING THIS BLOG. STAY TUNED!!!!!!!

-Designer Darnell L

Curren$y - Roasted (ft. Trademark & Young Roddy) from Creative Control on Vimeo.


Creative Control brings the visuals to the 2nd single off of Curren$y’s upcoming and coming album, “Pilot Talk” set to release July 13th ( Pre-Order here) Video directed by Jonah Schwartz. Just Enjoy This Shit.

All I can say is "JETS FOOL!" I already know it's gonna be a classic.....-Designer Darnell L

Location: Cha Am, Petchaburi, Thailand

Principal in Charge: Duangrit Bunnag

Collaborator Architects: Saranya Srisakulchairak / Architect Group Head, Kahitha Boonyatasaneekul / Architect, Rawin Sangsittayakorn / Architect, Prinpond Boonkham / Interior, Thiti Tritrakarn / Landscape Archiect

Contractor: Square Tech Co.,Ltd.

Structural Engineer: EMS Consultant Co.,Ltd.

Client: KS Resort and Spa Co.,Ltd.

Site area: 30,000 sqm

Building area: 18,000 sqm

Project year: 2008 sqm

Photographs: DBALP & KS Resort and Spa

More photos after the jump...

Photography: Tommy Ton

Source: GQ

Via Wish
Stevie Williams recently filmed a video for Casio G-Shock that has just released. Parts of the footage were shot at Wish and feature our very own Frank Cooke. Stevie is our homey and we greatly appreciate all the support he has brought Wish throughout his successful career. Check out the video and follow Stevie on Twitter.




"Had to post this about Stevie. I've been a skater since the age of 6 and I've meet dude twice. Dude is hella cool. Big ups to DGK!!!!" -DesignerDarnellL

via High Snobiety

Vans Vault in association with Filson present the Vans Sk8-Hi x Filson rucksack. Made with Filson’s trademark canvas and bridle leather, this collaboration fuses the California based skate line with the historic outdoors brand that has existed since The Great Klondike Gold Rush. Both brands, although their consumer bases are dissimilar, both exhibit durability in their respective industries. Soto Berlin will debut the Vans Vault x Filson Fall 2010 Collaboration with an assortment of other collaborations.

"The Kid Frankie"


"The Statement"

There you go... and also an extra after the jump....

Vans continues with their city themed packs in Fall 2010. For Fall 2010 they present packs for Boston, Phoenix and London. Each city gets two sneakers, including the Chukka, Era, Old Skool and Half Cab. We especially like the Phoenix color combo in the series

Gucci bringin yall the new form of ghost ridin'. BURRRRRRR

T.G.O.D

via Hypebeast
The Brooklyn Circus introduces its annual varsity jacket for 2010, this time coming in a lightweight cotton version. Two different colorways look to release, including a sailor blue with cream/burgundy detailing and a khaki putty with cream/brown accents. Crafted entirely in the USA, the jacket continues the brand’s staple varsity program with classic detailing such as calf-skin leather highlights, satin lining, and a chenille “B”.

J-Lie "Justin Combs" from Benjamin Styles on Vimeo.

Check out my homeboy's video. It is ill. Watch out for my homie.....

Just over a month since undergoing surgery following a heart attack, Gang Starr MC Guru (born Keith Elam) has died at age 43. According to a statement, Guru died of cancer-related causes on Monday after a long fight with the disease. Guru's longtime collaborator and partner Solar mourns his loss in the statement and explains that Guru had written a letter to his fans that was to be released upon his death.
"The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons of all-time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru," Solar said. "Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius."

"RIP Guru. My mixtape will be dedicated to you big homie. Because you are one of the ones who gave me the love of Hip-Hop."- Designer Darnell L

via Fluxuryb.com


“There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.”
This hardcover publication has 496 pages and will be released in November 2010. The cover illustration is the iconic photograph of Louis Vuitton trunks, suitcases and an umbrella stacked to resemble the Eiffel Tower in the background, shot by Jacques Henri Lartigue in 1979.

I think the book will, in addition to chronicling the history of Louis Vuitton trunks, make us privy to the 100 illustrious trunks that the house has created since its founding. And I bet there’s going to be lots of previously undisclosed photos from Louis Vuitton’s special orders archives. Pre-order yours now at Amazon.com

Mainly a grey neutral theme for this season, Kenzo brings simplicity and accessory together. Take a look..
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Which ones do you all prefer. Lakers edition Jordan VI's or the Pistons joints. The Lakers version has white, gold, and purple lacing around the shoe. The Pistons are more of a fit for me. Lakers are the first shoe and the Pistons is the second.

Pretty Dope video.

This is a new section that I have started for the recommended looks of the season.. Hit the jump for the looks....

Fly.Union ft. Big Sean "Poed Up" from Palestra Creative on Vimeo.

All I can say is Damn..

Curren$y's Pilot talk drops on March 23rd on Amalgam Digital. Go download it. You know it will be ill just by looking at the trailer.

Curren$y ft. Nesby Phips: Prioritize (Beeper Bill) from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Big Sean feat. Chip Tha Ripper & GLC - Okay from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

Vans worked with Disney for Spring 2010. Mickey Mouse appears on two colorways of the Sk8 Hi. The sneakers are now available at ABC-Mart.
"One word, BOSS."- Designer Darnell L

via Hypbeast
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin presents Pharrell Williams’ latest design creation, The Tank chair, at colette from March 22nd to the 28th and then at the gallery from March 30th to April 24th, by appointment. After making the “Perspective” chair in 2008, designed as a reflection on love, and the work “The Simple Things” in 2009, the fruit of a collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Pharrell Williams tackles the theme of war. Made of Plexiglas and foal or calf, the four models of the Tank chair are released in a limited edition of eight pieces in each style.

"This joint right here should be for on the wall display only, no skating...."-Designer Darnell L

Another from Creative Control!!!

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"Damn, all I can say is...JETS FOOL"-Designer Darnell L

Um just really random. Looks pretty cool, but that's probably because I really like BAPE.

I'm pretty sure many of you have heard by now. But fashion giant Lee (Alexander McQueen) has passed away last week. I am writing this to pay my respects to him. He will be missed. Below is a brief biography of the late designer.

Alexander McQueen dropped out of school at age 16 to pursue a career in fashion design, learning tailoring on Savile Row and pattern making from costumiers Angels and Bermans. He showed his degree collection fresh out of the Central Saint Martins Masters program in 1994, which was bought in its entirety by style icon and fashion editor Isabella Blow. The label is known for its dramatic, gorgeously constructed pieces, combining elements of British tailoring with French couture. Signature looks included billowy dresses cut in hourglass silhouettes, frock coats paired with skinny pants, sharp, angular suiting, and darkly romantic gowns covered in intricate embroidery and lace. Gucci Group acquired 51 percent of the label in 2000. In 2004, McQueen designed his first menswear collection and was named British Menswear Designer of the Year by the British Fashion Council. The brand introduced fragrances in 2003 and 2005 (Kingdom and MyQueen) and in January 2006 launched McQ, a more affordable, denim-based ready-to-wear line including menswear, womenswear, and accessories. McQueen flagships stores are in London, New York, Milan, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and franchised stores are in Istanbul and Moscow. Tragically, McQueen was found dead in his London apartment in February 2010. The cause of death was apparently suicide.

Haiti still needs our help.Ralph Lauren and United Way has collaborated and released some nice looking Polo shirts for the cause.So, all you polo heads can kill two birds with one stone.

It's official Curren$y just dropped. If you haven't listened to him go to Datpiff.com and download ASAP!!!!!,

via Modern House Magazine
In 2008 Rockefellor Partners in Los Angeles were commissioned to design the home for Sky Dayton, founder of EarthLink. Not quick to be built, the design and construction for the Los Angeles residence took over four years.

The result is an extremely comfortable family home where the Daytons’ children can explore the outdoors in relative safety. This fits the mandate by the Daytons to design a house that is useful, beautiful, and timeless.

Architecture features include grey cedar siding, Honduran mahogany wood flooring, knot-less stained cedar ceilings, mahogany block and steel grand stair, metal roof, and custom built-in millwork window seats and cabinets.

"This house is along the lines of what I would go for when I build my house."-Darnell L

For Spring/Summer 2010, Gucci introduces two colorways in its hi top strap sneakers, which feature an obvious play on the trendy designer silhouettes that have become a hot commodity as of late. The kicks take on tonal color choices with premium leather construction and straps that actually click on.

Watch for this dude.

CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST from Creative Control on Vimeo.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS x BKRW video INTERVIEW from Jay SMITH on Vimeo.

LV comes back this season with light colors and expensive fabrics. Vacation attire is what this looks like to me.-Darnell L