


whats goin on in the black culture these days man!?? yall remember when those old jazz player use to get all the gurls and look clean cut and cool as hell...where is that now but for now enjoys this...





With the opening of Stussy NYC right around the corner as it replaces the fabled retail institution in Union NYC, the brand will commemerate its newest chapter with the release of a collaborative effort with Timberland. Designed solely by the Stussy NYC crew, the 8-hole moc-toe boot features a thick outsole and the stamp of approval from New York’s five boroughs. Available in two colors upon the chapter’s opening on August 24th, 2009.
Stussy NYC 176 Spring Street New York, NY 10012








Mishka NYC present their 2009 fall collection lookbook as the brand’s growth is fully witnessed through a series of well-taken photographs uncovering a Brooklyn meets Oregon camping trip theme. Unlike the graphic tees, the cut&sew range is ultimately much more subdued and offers a nice balance and aesthetic. In the words of Mishka themselves, the press release can be seen below.
Photography: Marley Kate We’re officially over summer.
Don’t get us wrong summer treated us well. But now that we’re in the thick of August, when temperatures are at their peak and the New York heat stifling, the temperate, crisp autumn air has never looked so attractive.
This fall, Mishka focused on items inspired by the great outdoors and quintessential American classics. The line boasts a broader range of fabrics, tailored cuts and a healthy mix of subdued hues and our trademark colors perpetually remaining true to Mishka sensibilities. Think of it as if the Brooklyn denizens went on a camping trip in Oregon.
Cut and sew is a mainstay this fall with flagship pieces such as the Mariner Pea Coat, Evergreen Hunter Work Coat and the Mephisto Leather Motor Cycle Jacket. Flannels like the Hudson Plaid shirt and the Loveless Plaid shirts are at the core of fall 09 collection. Complimenting this, simple and streamlined jackets like the Pillbox Blazer and sharp dress shirts like the Undertone Chambray add a level of whimsical maturity.
No collection would be complete without a stalwart selection of denim including the Boris skinny and the Alexei. And a Mishka collection wouldn’t be complete without a standard capsule t-shirt line aptly titled Born Under a Bad Sign, which features twelve tees illustrating the twelve zodiac signs, each represented by select Mishka artists.
The Mishka fall 09 collection will be available in-store at 350 on Friday August 21.

With Fall/Winter offering an abundance of new footwear styles, Visvim assure that their colorways remain consistent for the new season, adding further colorways of their Gabo Hi Elk to the list of new releases. The hi top premium leather kicks are seen in three different subtle color tones, each now available through select Visvim stockists, including Reinforce.












Hypebeast alumni and all-around good-guy Joe La Puma of Complex Magazine recent sat down with one of Hip-Hop’s rising stars in Kid Cudi. Discussing a plethora of issues ranging from his involvement with Kanye West to how he views himself alongside another huge up and coming artist in Drake, Cudi reveals some interesting thoughts and approaches. Within these music-related insights comes some deeper looks into Kid Cudi on a personal level including his move from Ohio to New York City. The Kid Cudi Complex cover features the artwork of graffiti artist AUGOR. Snippets of the interview can be seen below while the whole interview can be seen at Complex.com.
Has the girl situation really been that crazy?
Kid Cudi: Man, I was always the ugly duckling; I never got attention from girls like that. So now that it’s happening, I’m kind of hip to it. I know half of these bitches wouldn’t be talking to me if I wasn’t Kid Cudi, and I’m not no fool, you know what I’m saying? I wasn’t born yesterday.
Do you consider yourself a weirdo?
Kid Cudi: “Weird” itself, even in the dictionary, is just something that is different and unexplainable. A weirdo is someone who follows their heart. I’m definitely weird, ain’t nothing wrong with that.
Is that a product of having your dad pass away?
Kid Cudi: My dad was Superman to me. He was the coolest. When he died of cancer, it was like my world was destroyed—I just went from seeing my dad normal to seeing my dad sick and then seeing my dad where he couldn’t even recognize me. My heart crumbled. I cried, but it wasn’t because I was sad, it was because I was pissed, like, “What the fuck?! Why?” But that’s when I started to want to express myself through words and rhymes.
People love to point out similarities between you and Drake—do you view him as competition?
Kid Cudi: I think it’s just that Drake and me are the most creative out of the new up-and-coming MCs. Me and Drake are here not because of anything other than two niggas that have their own flavor. I’m doing my shit, nobody else can do my shit. Nobody else can do Wale’s shit or Charles Hamilton’s shit. It’s like a bunch of Kool-Aid stands. It just matters whose flavor you like the most.














