Archive for March 2009
Dell Adamo Tries to Outdo Apple’s MacBook Air
Dell’s design crew has flexed their muscles and released the Dell Adamo — a super thin (.65-nches thick at it’s thickest point) laptop aimed squarely at Apple’s MacBook Air. Adamo’s stylish features include a chassis milled from a single piece of aluminum, like the MacBook Air; a scalloped backlit keyboard, an edge-to-edge glass display, and
Ben Sherman Jubilee Track Jacket
This supersoft Ben Sherman Jubilee ($89) mod fit track jacket keeps you warm in sharp style. Grey zippers create cool contrast, and the medium-weight won’t weigh you down. Features striped detailing and zip pockets. Logo branding at left chest and embroidered signature on upper back.
Blood: The Last Vampire with Jun Ji Hyun
Blood: The Last Vampire has it all: hot Asian sword-wielding chicks (Korean actress Jun Ji-Hyun), sick fight scenes, and blood sucking vampires. It’s a live-action anime adaptation from the producers of Hero and Crouching Tiger which will hit Japan theaters on May 29, 2009 and UK theaters on June 12, 2009. Japan Trailer U.K. Trailer
Olivia Munn’s Sexiest Moments
G4TV has put together a montage of Olivia Munn’s sexiest moments on Attack of the Show. Olivia displays her sensuality by dressing like a Japanese school girl, showing off her cleavage, tongue bathing an iPhone and yanking off her underoos.
Is Daigo Umehara the Best Street Fighter IV Player?
Arcadia magazine organized a mini tournament with Japan’s top Street Fighter IV (SFIV) players and pitted them one by one against Daigo Umehara. Better known to most as the “Beast” or simple “Daigo,” he’s Capcom’s player of the decade, and few if any can survive against his flurry of combos, perfect zoning, and godlike timing.
59-Foot Tall Gundam to be Displayed in Tokyo Park
Gundam is celebrating their 30th anniversary by erecting a 59-foot tall Gundam at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo. The life size plastic robot will be on display for two months later year and will feature a moving head unit and 14 points to disperse bursts of mist. (via Streetthing)
Daft Punk Keyboard Player
If you always wanted to feel like Daft Punk, here’s a tool that will make you lose minutes, hours or days having fun mixing your own version of “Harder Better Faster Stronger.” The only thing I wish they would add is the ability to use your mouse as well.
Britney Spears ‘If U Seek Amy’ Music Video
Britney Spears’ controversial new video for her single “If U Seek Amy” debuted online today. In the naughty vid, Britney plays a pie-baking, sexy housewife in the video and wears a 1950s-style blonde wig, pink shirt, and short white skirt. The song has caused a firestorm of controversy with family groups, who have urged radio
Klipsch Image S4 and S2 Headphones
Imagine yourself on a loud, crowded bus or a stuffy airplane full of chitchat and all you want to do is phase out the public and tune into your own private world. The new Image S4 ($80) and S2 ($50) in-ear headphones from Klipsch are designed to make that vision an affordable, comfortable and safe
Puma Winner Pack
Five models and three colorways comprise the Puma Winner Pack, coming to retailers in March. Each pair will run you about $75 and you’ll be able to choose from slip-ons to runners in your choice of metallic gold, black or white. (via kenlu)
Kanye West Performance on American Idol
I can’t believe Kanye West agreed to perform on American Idol. They must have paid a crap load of money to get him to show up. Overall, the performance wasn’t bad but I’m still not diggin that overused autotune voice.
Dark Version of Fantastic Four in the Works
Dark comic films have been the rage these past few years thanks to movies like “The Dark Knight,” “Sin City” and “Watchmen.” Anonymous sources at IESB, have leaked that a possible complete dark remake of “Fantastic Four” could be in the works. 20th Century Fox is looking to apply the edgier formula along with an
Doogie Howser Theme Remixed by SNL Orchestra
The SNL crew and Neil Patrick Harris decided to do an orchestra remix of the old theme song from Doogie Howser, M.D. I used to watch this show every week. I can’t believe they canceled it!
Original Fake Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket
Original Fake drops a fan favorite for it’s Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. The Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket ($680) is packable into a small pouch and comes in either Black, gray, or Red. The jacket is a lightweight, 100% polyester jacket that features various designs that are signature of KAWS including the 2 “X” marks that the top
Leighton Meester Shows Off Her Reeboks
Now here’s a girl who knows how to do it right. Instead of showing up in heels like Audrina Partridge did at Fila’s launch party, Leighton Meester is rockin her “Top Down” Reeboks with pride! The 22-year-old Gossip Girl launched the shoe at Lady Food Locker Herald Square yesterday in New York City. Leighton is
LaCie USB Key Drives
Today LaCie announced three new ways to carry digital content – LaCie itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB key drives, design by 5.5 Designers. The inventive, compact key-shaped design conveniently fits in a pocket or on a key ring. The itsaKey and iamaKey store up to 8 gigabytes of flash memory. Alternatively, the PassKey has a
Jessica Cambensy
Hapa and Chicago born beauty Jessica Cambensy started modeling at the young age of 14. You may have not seen her face here in the states, but she’s been extremely popular in overseas markets like Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Now 19-years-old, Jessica has been featured in campaigns and covers for Clinique, L’Oreal, Max Factor,
Kogi Korean BBQ Taco Truck Found Only Using Twitter
There’s a new late night food craze sweeping the Los Angeles area, and it comes in the form of a taco truck. I’m not talking about the Mexican taco trucks we’ve all come to love, but a Korean BBQ taco truck! Mark Manguera who has worked for a number of prestigious 5 star hotels in
Stussy Deluxe Spring 2009 Collection
Here’s a preview of the Stussy Deluxe Spring 2009 collection that drops tomorrow. The collection focuses on clean, well constructed garments with excellent fit and fabrication, and a more mature look. Items will include jackets, sweaters woven shirts, denim, shorts, hats, belts and bags. As Stussy puts it: “Streetwear made better.”
DC x Incase Skatebag
DC Shoes and Incase have come together to create a Skatebag ($129) built to carry Mac products and a skateboard. It comes with a protective laptop shell, custom pocket for iPod, organized storage and a skateboard attachment.
KIKS TYO x Chihi Limited Tees
KIKS TYO is pleased to announce a solo photography exhibition by 25 year old Japanese female photographer Chihiro “Chihi” Ishino, of the the global creative team seven under. The exhibition features a series of collaborative and commercial works produced in conjunction with CASIO Baby-G, QUOLOMO and KIKS TYO. Known in Tokyo for her ability to
