Category Archives: CULTURE
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Safari
Ken Griffey’s Nike line is one of many to go on Safari this year. Come September, the shoes will be wearing this dotted looked that’s ripped right out of 1987.
Eiko Ojala Paper Cut Nudes
Tomos Classic XL Moped
The moped is back. If you’ve been following along, however, it never really went anywhere in the first place. For many years, the mopeds of the 1970s and 80s have been faithfully maintained and driven by a cult of small-motor enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, one of the most revered brands in vintage mopeds has released a new moped– for the first time in 30 years. Tomos is back, and has revealed a new moped in a limited run to its UK adherents– the Tomos Classic XL Moped.
The new Tomos Classic XL Moped is a compact pedal-start moped with a 49cc engine and a 27 mph top-end. While this model is for sale only in the UK at present, those numbers translate quite well to the United States. Reason being, a two-wheeled vehicle with less than 50ccs of displacement (and a ~25mph top end) doesn’t require a motorcycle license in most states. Anyone can hop aboard and pilot their way through the city streets of downtown USA without additional paperwork. This is one of several reasons a moped like this is so attractive to young people in modern cities.
A second reason the Tomos Classic XL moped is so attractive is its efficiency. This low-displacement engine can get over 100 miles to a gallon for the right driver. It barely sips fuel, using what equates to a lawn mower engine to cruise to up to 25 mph. A third reason these mopeds are so adored by the Moped Army (which is a real thing) is how easy they are to maintain. Anecdotally, Tomos mopeds are often considered the easiest to maintain, to modify and to upgrade. Bikes like the venerable Puch Maxi of the 1970s (we have one in our garage) are a close second, but few bikes are as easy to maintain as a Tomos. Those who are completely ignorant of engines and vehicle maintenance can get a quick handle of how to operate and maintain a moped like this.
The Tomos Classic XL Moped is available in a limited run in the UK for around $2,150 after conversion to USD. There’s no news on a US arrival yet, but the sheer number of Tomos riders in the US might force their hand. For those who want cheap, easy and efficient transportation in the modern city, this is a brilliant way to go. For moped fans like us, it is very exciting news.
Jawbone Mini Jambox
The biggest name in bluetooth speakers just got a little bit smaller with the new Jawbone Mini Jambox. This svelte speaker system measures in at just six-by-two-by-one inches but manages to pack a whole lot of volume within. It uses a pair of proprietary acoustic drivers and a passive bass radiator to fill a room with sound for casual listening. It connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth 4.0 or the standard 3.5mm jack, the former allowing 33-feet of air room between your device and this speaker. Not only is the Jawbone Mini Jambox functional, just like its bigger brothers, it’s also a stylish little thing. It’s available in an array of colors and patterns that’ll excite the kid-in-a-candy-store in you. For just $179, it’s primed to be an ideal holiday gift for a friend or family member for its fall arrival.
Conference of Cool.
The Hundreds x Shadow Conspiracy Fall/Winter 2013 Capsule Collection
The Shadow Conspiracy is pleased to announce the release of the The Hundreds X The Shadow Conspiracy collection, available at The Hundreds’ flagship locations (THLA, THSF, THNY and THSM) and authorized stockists on Thursday, September 19th, 2013. The line will also be available through the The Hundreds Online Shop beginning Monday, September 23rd, 2013.
“We all wanted to do a project that was more than just some decals placed on a stock BMX bike. This is why we choose to create a custom made Shadow frame that is limited to just this project and will never be produced again. We choose to do a 20″ BMX bike rather than a 24″ or 26″ as this represents true BMX and we didn’t want this project to be a toy, this bike can be taken out of the box and is ready to shred by a top rider or a causal fan, but its for sure a real machine for BMX. This is a important point as this shows the craftsmanship ship, love and attention to detail put into this project.” -Ron Bonner, The Shadow Conspiracy
The limited edition The Hundreds X The Shadow Conspiracy collection encompasses a custom designed 20″ Shadow BMX bike, an accompanying 13-piece bicycle Shadow multi tool, a vintage-inspired BMX jersey, and a dual-branded graphic tee and a snapback paying homage to this long-anticipated collaboration that’s been a decade in the works. The capsule is a meld of classic and contemporary BMX culture, Hot rod culture, with high end craftsmanship.
$4.7 Million Lamborghini Veneno
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini, this magnificent ride makes the Batmobile look subtle. With a 6.5 liter V12 capable of taking you from 0 mph to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, this is a beast of a car that’s brilliantly photographed by Autoblog in the photos here. For those of you with deep pockets and a desire to go really, really fast—you’ll be able to purchase this bad boy come Q4 2013.
Arcas &&&&& Mixtape
Get ready to be challenged because this isn’t your normal head bobbing mix.
EarMilk –
Arca, who is responsible for contributing a good chunk of the tracks on Kanye West’s latest polarizing project, Yeezus, dutifully showcases his chops; the Louis Vuitton Don was smart in acquiring the talents of the young Venezuelan-born artist (whose real name is Alejandro Ghersi), as his sound shows no boundaries.
Tracklist –
Arca – Knot
Arca – Harness
Arca – Fossil
Arca – Feminine
Arca – Anaesthetic
Arca – Coin
Arca – Century
Arca – Mother
Arca – Hallucinogen
Arca – Pinch
Arca – DM True
Arca – Waste
Arca – Pure Anna
Arca – Obelisk
Red Bull Studios Paris & Ed Banger Records Team Up for “ED WRECK Radio” Stream
Tune In!
from Sept 18th till 21st (6pm-10pm)
ED WRECK the Ed Banger radio
Busy P and the whole Ed Banger crew in the mix
infos : www.redbullstudios.com/paris