Freshbump

• Paul Smith + Audio-Technica
• Eco Friendly Coke Can Design
• Labokoff

Definitive Touch

• Dieter Rams ‘Less And More’ Exhibition
• WeSC & Norra Norr Headphones
• Spiewak Fall / Winter 2009 Collection

As if killing it on the album charts isn’t enough, modern-rock poster boys Kings of Leon are now sticking their calloused fingers into the world of fashion with a Surface 2 Air capsule collection known as S2A x KOL. Now don’t get us wrong, Kings of Leon write some good music and thankfully that talent has been infused into the collection of decidedly ‘rock’ orientated garments but we do wonder why the boys from Tennessee would go this route. We for one, like Kings of Leon just the way they were – straightforward rockers…

So the snow season is fast approaching and well, with the economy being the way it is, some of us just don’t have the extra cash to upgrade our rides this year, nevertheless help is at hand. Grafik Armor introduces it’s art-driven brand of snowboard skins that quiet literally add a new look to your snowboard. The application is basic and yet the renewed appearance is not. Check out the amazing line of skins currently available, or even create your own custom design and inject new life into last year’s board.

The ‘Hurley by Pendleton’ collection blends 10 years of Hurley authenticity with 100 years of Pendleton heritage to deliver the iconic Beach Boys plaid board shirt range. A timeless classic is modernized in the Hurley by Pendleton collection, which is set to be available across the United States.

Evisu returns to the top of the designer denim game with this amazing summer 2010 collection. Returning to its roots with some classic denim patterns and minimal logo usage, this collection makes sure you know that as far as raw denim goes, the only name worth knowing is Evisu. It’s like LL Cool J said – don’t call this a comeback, they’ve been here for years.

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British artist D*Face was recently in Los Angeles where he hit-up the ‘Ridiculous Pool’ in San Bernardino. The empty pool, owner by pro sufer, Peter King is so-named due to its “sublime curvature” and D*Face got the opportunity to ‘remix’ the fifties era pool before Steve ‘Salba’ Alba and Meatball aka Tab got to rip it up. Check the video, filmed by PK, for some great pool-skate action and awesome art…

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Ring in 2010 with one hell of a New Year’s Eve party hosted by HARD at Hollywood’s legendary Palladium. Already shaping up to be the party of the decade, you can say goodbye to 2009 by dancing your face off to Boys Noize, Montreal’s own A-Trak, Ed Banger’s DJ Mehdi, and Destructo, who is ringing in his birthday. Best of all, if you’re hung over, you can nurse your headache at the GO HARD New Year’s Day Pool Party at the Roosevelt Hotel in LA. Looks like we know what we’re doing for New Year’s.

Stussy is turning 30, and getting a little wistful for the past, so it’s deciding to drop some history on us with its first ever retrospective collection. Featuring some of the streetwear retailer’s greatest hits and most requested re-issues, this collection is an absolute must-have for anybody who’s serious about streetwear. Released with the help of NEXUSVII’s Tomohiro Konno, the Retrospective Collection hits shelves on November 21st, 2009.

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Nobody can deny the near-universal appeal of Timberlands, so once Format got our eyes on this preview of an upcoming Timberland and Starks collaboration, we knew we just had to share. Check out the rugged construction, the custom Starks tip on the laces, and vintage print insoles. An amazing team up between one of the top shoemakers in the world, and one of the world’s hottest shoelace companies.

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Shepard Fairey and Glen E. Friedman collaborate on this special edition Obey Giant print in support of Jim Muir, founder of the now legendary Dogtown skateboards. Muir was recently injured in a surfing accident and a percentage of the proceeds gained from this sick new print will be put towards his medical bills. Limited to 450, and signed by all three guys, the print goes on sale November 19, 2009. You can get yours here.