Archive for January 2009
Bathing Ape Founder Nigo Shows Off His House and Toys
The success of Bathing Ape is evident in this house tour of founder Nigo. He’s one of the richest men in Japan, and has more toys and collector’s items than anyone I know. I seriously think he collects everything known to mankind.
Hublot Geneve Big Bang King Power Watch
Four years after launching the classic Big Bang, Hublot Geneve brings to us the Big Bang King Power ($22,000). The King Power pushes to the limit the qualities of its original design, and succeeds in combining both the expression of power and the feeling of luxury. The case has been shaped with sharp angles and
E*TRADE Baby Outtakes
Exclusive outtakes footage of the E*TRADE Baby and friends. It’s a great clip that you won’t be seeing during this weekend’s Superbowl Sunday commercials! E*TRADE has a bunch more on their site, if you’re interested: http://www.etrade.com/baby
Futura x Descente Spring/Summer 2009
Futura and Descente collaborate once again in Spring/Summer 2009 for a set of ill designed Four(4)able jackets and vests. Three coloways are available and each jacket or vest is packable.
Opinions on Slumdog Millionaire?
Everyone is seriously raving about Slumdog Millionaire, but I have yet to see it myself. I’m planning on checking it out this weekend especially after hearing that it’s been nominated for Best Drama Film at the Golden Globes, and ten nominations at the Academy Awards. Set and filmed in India, Slumdog Millionaire tells the story
Diesel Loyale Jacket
If your wardrobe doesn’t already include a leather jacket, this is the season to buy one. The Diesel Loyale leather jacket ($770) is a classic-fitting, snap-button zip fly closure coat with mock neckline and two internal pockets. It’s detailed with metallic inserts, elastic bottom and lined interior.
Kanye West Wants to Be Addressed as Martin Louis The King Jr.
In a in a video message uploaded on his blog, the “Louis Vuitton Don” rapper arrogantly tells us: Due to what has happened – what has happened so severely when the red shoes hit the runway, I was forced to change my name to Martin Louis the King Jr. Address me as such. Are you
HD Video on the Nikon D700 (almost)
One feature that I covet from the Canon 5D Mark II, is the ability to record HD video. The Nikon D700 is a fantastic full frame, but a video function would’ve made it that much better. With a few tweaks of Nikon’s SDK, it seems likes HD video might not be too far fetched after
Follow Kineda on Twitter
I signed up for a Twitter account over a year ago, but never hand time to jump on the bandwagon full speed. That’s going to change this year. If you want to know all juicy tidbits of my life that extends outside of the Kineda blog, follow here: http://www.twitter.com/kineda. If you don’t want to know,
Street Fighter IV Trailer
We’re only a couple weeks away getting our hands on the sequel to the best fighting game ever created — Street Fighter IV. Console versions release dates for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are currently scheduled for February 12, 2009 in Japan, February 17 in North America, and February 20 in Europe. For now, you’ll
Inno Wall Case Magazine Holder
Magazines aren’t dead yet, which means you’re going to need a way to store them in style. With the Inno Wall Case designed by Mikko Laakkonen, you’ll be able organize your magazines while showing off your eye for architectural beauty. The Inno Wall Case can be wall attached or freestanding.
Yodobashi (Akiba) in Akihabara, Japan
If there’s one store you have to stop at in Akihabara, it’s Yodobashi Camera. This insane electronics megastore has the widest selection of toys, videos, computers, laptops, cameras and audio equipment you’ll ever find in one place. At 9 stories tall, plan to spend at least a few hours here emptying your wallet. Every major
Claudia Rocio
22-year-old Claudia Rocio is not only a model, but also a student currently double majoring at Cal Poly Pomona University in International Business and Marketing Management. When her face isn’t stuffed in a book studying, you’ll find her practicing sexy routines with Cal Poly’s Ballroom Dance Company. I enjoy watching boxing, soccer (especially the World
50 Streetwear Blogs You Should Be Reading
Keeping up to date with the latest in streetwear can be quite a daunting task. This fashion niche moves so fast, it’s near impossible for one person to keep up with the all latest drops. Fortunately, there are plenty of streetwear blogs that are up to the task of making sure you stay well informed
Superstar Mini Run DMC Keychain
Designed after Adidas’s 35th Anniversary Superstar sneaker series, this Superstar Mini Run DMC Keychain ($30) will keep your keys illin as well.
Y-3 Lancer
You can always count on Yohji Yamamoto to pull out a stylish classic from his never-ending supply of Adidas Y-3 sneakers. The Y-3 Lancer ($360) sports a leather and rubber outsole, grained leather interior, and perforated leather stripes with embossed Yohji Yamamoto detail.
Darth Vader Drives an Ariel Atom
What does a Sith Lord drive on the weekends when he’s not preying on weak Jedi? An Ariel Atom of course. (via Kinod)
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
Give Porsche €380,000 – roughly $494,000 USD, and you can be the owner of a 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Powered by a six-cylinder 4.0-litre engine mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox, this insane beast proves its badness by generating nothing less than 450hp (331kW) and 430Nm of torque. I’ll take two please. After I
Converse x Undefeated (Poorman’s Weapon) Sneakers
Using a frame that resembles the infamous Converse Chuck Taylor, LA’s Undefeated crew has created the Poorman’s Weapon sneaker. This fabulous design was inspired by the classic military bomber jacket, and features some interesting touches, like a detachable Velcro logo.
Ninja Tacks by Chromoly
Pin your important papers to the wall at work with these Ninja Tacks by Chromoly ($12). These thumbtacks are designed to give the illusion that throwing stars are embedded in a surface. Comes in packs of 3.
Bandage Girls in Akihabara, Tokyo
One of my favorite spots in Tokyo is Akihabara. It’s simply heaven on earth for any guy that loves girls, video games and gadgets… and what guy doesn’t? Ramen in a can. Brilliant! Tons of video game arcades like Taito Station and Club Sega. I actually went into Club Sega just to show the Japanese
A Thank You to Kineda’s Top Commenters
Kineda receives over 20,000 unique readers everyday, but only a small fraction (less than 1%) of you ever leave a comment. I wanted give a warm thank you to everyone that does leave comments, because it brings a smile to my face when I’m able to create an conversation with you. Lurkers on the other
QuadCamera Increases Frame Rate on iPhone
Take your boring iPhone camera and turbocharge it with QuadCamera ($1.99) by Takayuki Fukatsu. This amazing little app allows you to capture 4-8 serial images with just a press of a button, simulating the feel of a full fledged DSRL. Features include custom layouts, timer adjustments and a color or black and white mode.
The North Face Turns 40
Outerwear and apparel company, The North Face, turns 40-years-old this year. To celebrate this momentous accomplishment, they’ve released a special event website displaying products and catalogs released over the decades. Check it out, great design and lots of cool information. (via Niel Hartmann and UrbanCamou)
