HONORABLE MENTION::XXL MAG, TOP 10 FRESHMEN ISSUE

CHIP THA RIPPER-CLEVELAND, OHIO

SKYZOO- BROOKLYN, NY

I PERSONALLY LOVED THE ISSUE. I THINK ACE HOOD COULD HAVE BEEN LEFT OFF, BUT WITH ALL THE OF CONNECTIONS THAT DJ KHALED HAS, I SEE HOW IT HAPPENED. SOME OF THE HOTTEST MADE THE LIST, INCLUDING HOMETOWN NATIVE, KID CUDI, MICKEY FACTZ, ASHER ROTH(WHO WE ARE WORKING WITH FOR SPRING '09), CHARLES HAMILTON, WHO IS DOPE, CURREN$Y AND MANY OTHERS. HERE'S A FEW THAT WE FEEL COULD HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THE MAGAZINE ALSO. THEY ARE THE NEXT ONES TO BLOW, IN OUR OPINION.KEEP UP, WE WILL BE UPDATING DAILY. HERE'S THE FIRST TWO...

SKYZOO- BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
The kid is hot. I first came across Skyzoo on myspace several months ago. I downloaded a few of his tracks and became a fan. Dude is dope. Google him for more information.

CHIP THA RIPPER- CLEVELAND, OHIO
Chip is a good friend of ours. Besides that, his style is very unique, unlike anybody you've ever heard. I'm a big fan of his and support anything he drops. With the buzz he has, he will be mainstream in no time.

NEW FALL ADS FOR ELUSION CLOTHING.

Check the new ad out along with others over at the website. Congrats to Jay Bape, our featured spokes model for fall, 2008.

SOLANGE- T.O.N.Y. VIDEO

I LOVE SOLANGE. SHE'S SO MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE THINK. HER ALBUM IS VERY VERY DOPE. THE VIDEO FEATURES CLEVELAND'S OWN KID CUDI(SCOTT MESCUDI). FUNNY THING IS, KID CUDI'S MOTHER WAS MY MUSIC TEACHER IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THEN BECAME MY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR IN HIGH SCHOOL(CLEVELAND HEIGHTS). SHE TALKED ABOUT SCOTT OFTEN. WITH HIS MOTHER'S LOVE FOR MUSIC, IT'S NO WONDER HE IS THE TALENT THAT HE IS. SHOUTS TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY. ANYWAY, PEEP THE VID AND GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK. PEEP CEE-LO IN THE VID.

PASTELLE JACKET has a release date!!!

From Kanye'sBlog: Ye to release the jacket from the AMA's, The Warrior hoody he wore at the Dior show and the one pictured here. He also says "The Louis Sneakers are coming out REEEEETARDED and the Yeezy's drop in march." good look Ye!! been waiting on this news!!

RIHANNA x GUCCI - TATTOO HEART COLLECTION

Rihanna and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini will light the Unicef Snowflake at the Grand Army Plaza in New York City. 4th annual Gucci Campaign to Benefit Unicef which continues to support education, healthcare, protection and clean water programs for orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. For this year’s initiative, Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed a special white version of the TATTOO HEART Collection featuring a stylized heart tattoo along with iconic Gucci symbols on a wide range of accessories. Gucci will donate 25 percent of sales from this dedicated collection in Gucci stores in over 20 countries from November 19, 2008 through January 31, 2009.

Bamford Watch Department | Rolex iD

Bamford’s Watch Department now offers a Rolex Submariner iD service.
http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/

Crooks & Castles Holiday 2008 Luggage Collection

Crooks & Castles has released their Holiday 2008 luggage collection. Consisting of a duffle bag, tote bag and a backpack, the line offers style and technical features.

Eric Clapton x Hermès Custom Crocodile Guitar Case

Guitar genius Eric Clapton looked to French fashion house Hermès to create a custom guitar case. The made-to-order case housed Clapton’s signature Martin 00028 EC acoustic guitar with a rich matte-finish croc skin adorning the exterior of the case. The shell of the case is made from poplar wood source from Nazareth, Pennsylvania and is completed with a blue silk velvet liner. Estimates for the case’s cost are tabulated at approximately $100,000 USD on the low end.

From:hypebeast

Nike Dunk Low “Arctic White”

This latest alleged Asian-exclusive Dunk Low has hit select Japanese retailers. The soft-colored Dunk features the usage of three different subtle colors on the upper. The insole includes distinct graphics including an igloo and wolf.

Kanye West - Pastelle Jacket @ AMA’s

Kanye West previewed some more of his upcoming clothing line, Pastelle, last night at the American Music Awards the Louis Vuitton Don was spotted in a Pastelle Varsity Jacket matched with a KAWS x Bape cap. We still have no word on the release of Pastelle but stay tuned and keep checking the Pastelle website.

KRINK x Nike Air Force 1

On November 29th, 2008, Nike Sportswear will release the KRINK x Nike Air Force 1 shoe, created for 1WORLD in partnership with New York artist Craig “KR” Costello.

The KRINK x Nike Air Force 1 is the fifth shoe created in the US for 1WORLD, and joins Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS, Philadelphia’s ?uest Love and San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson as having had the chance to “get up on the AF1″ as part of the 1WORLD collection.

Nike Air Force III Denver Nuggets House of Hoops Exclusive

Nike hits up their Air Force III model with an old school Denver Nuggets uniform colorway.

Elusion Clothing Fall/Winter 2008 Samples

MUCH MORE COMING NEXT WEEK. WE'RE STAYING EXCLUSIVE ON THE FALL FASHION, ONLY WORKING WITH CELEBS. TEES, HOODIES AND OTHER ITEMS WILL BE ON SALE, BUT MAJORITY OF THINGS WILL REMAIN EXCLUSIVE. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DONNIE PAGEL.

Invisible Stripes 2008 Fall/Winter Kids Collection

Children are the future, and it only makes sense that we instill a keen sense of style in them at the early stages of their life. Invisible Stripes is a San Francisco-based clothing company that caters to children and believes fashion is essential at all ages. The collection features a series of sunlight-changing and 3D shirts that are fun for kids. Now your kid can look as good as you! Available now at Karmaloop.

ASTON MARTIN PRESENTS ONE-77

Marek Reichmann and his design team have sculpted the One-77 so that it is still instantly recognisably an Aston Martin, but with hints of a new design.

Kanye Wants To Design & Do Music On Weekends

ok Ye so does this mean Pastell(Past.Tell.Museum) is about to drop??

Vote for Kanye for the People's Choice Awards!

Vote for Kanye for the Online Hip Hop Awards!

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

While all eyes and focus were on another historical feat as British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 F1 Drivers Championship, becoming the first black and youngest ever winner of the sport, Ferrari quietly celebrated their 16th Constructors title with the announcing of their Ferrari F430 16M. By Ferrari’s accounts this will be the fastest open-top car ever from the Italian sports car giant, gaining a number of weight advantages over the regular F430. Other distinguishing factors include a special plaque mounted on the dash. Two colors are available and should go quick despite a price tag that should be in excess of $277,000 USD, the base price of the regular F430 Spider.

Air Jordan Spiz’ike Cactus Euro Exclusive

Air Jordan Spiz’ike Cactus has officially been given a release date. The shoe features a stunning cactus green and purple highlights against a black upper. The Jordan Brand hybrid will be released on December 13th in European accounts with a rumored US release on the 31st.

uniform experiement x Tai Hachiro (泰八郎) Glasses

uniform experiment has teamed up with eyeglass purveyors Tai Hachiro (泰八郎). uniform experiment chooses an interesting shape to the co-branded frames as the front of the glasses feature an angular approach starting at the arms which take on a less aggressive and more conventional shape towards the bridge. The glasses come complete with a satin bag secured by a wrap. Available now at IT stores in Hong Kong with a suggested retail price of $3999 HKD (approximately $516 USD).

Goyard x Institut Curie | Charity Bag Auction

Goyard got together with Institut Curie (breast cancer research) in an effort to raise money for charity. Some of the most celebrated French actresses and celebrities got to design a Goyard bag each. Emma de Caunes, Elodie Bouchez, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Audrey Tautou, Vanessa Paradis, Sarah Biasini, Catherine Deneuve, Barbara Shultz, Héléna Noguerra and others participated.

On November 17th the bags will be auctioned off at Christie’s in Paris with all proceeds going to the Institut Curie, fighting breast cancer.

Please Bow in the presence of greatness!! Kanye West “Heartless” Video

Heartless from kwest on Vimeo.
With the Hype Williams at the directorial helm once again, Kanye West’s latest music video for his hit Heartless once again pushes the envelope for music videos.

Takashi Murakami Wraps Louis Vuitton 5th Avenue

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has worked numerous times with French leathe goods brands Louis Vuitton. This Holiday season the artist will wrap the entire 5th avenue New York City store.

“Louis Vuitton on Fifth Avenue is being wrapped for the holidays by Takashi Murakami.

The French luxury leather goods company is erecting a vinyl installation this weekend that will cover the entire store in Murakami’s iconic Monogram Multicolore print for the house. The installation will begin going up today and will be completed on Sunday.

“The idea to wrap the Fifth Avenue maison in Monogram Multicolore came about earlier this year in an effort to do something truly unique for the holiday season,” said Daniel Lalonde, president and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton North America.

From:http://www.highsnobiety.com