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U Mad???

Two months ago, Kanye shook up the ‘net when he previewed Wolves, a record off his forthcoming album with Sia and Vic Mensa. While the world is still waiting for the official release of that record, though, we are treated to another Mensa and West collaboration. U Mad is produced by Stefan Ponce, Mike Dean and Smoko Ono, as well as West. Further details to come.

via: Vic Mensa

Highsnobiety x Picasso Babe

After seeing the success that Spain’s Picasso Babe had with its first line of crocheted hype sneakers designed for babies, Highsnobiety jumped on the chance to collaborate with the new brand to make their own product line. Their collection includes the Air Jordan 1, Adidas Originals Superstar, Nike Air Force 1, Vans Sk8-Hi, Reebok Instapump Fury, PUMA Clyde, and of course Converse’s classic Chuck Taylors. 

Kanye fans would be interested to know that some of Picasso Babe’s first offerings were the Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost, Nike Air Yeezy II, and the Nike Air MAG.

For all you sneakerheads out there, this is the perfect chance to introduce your family into your obsession and have the freshest kids on the block.

via: Highsnobiety

A COLD WALL

Having formerly worked as an assistant for Virgil Abloh, as well as having appeared on a panel with the OFF-WHITE designer, designer Samuel Ross can count Abloh as one fan of his label A Cold Wall. Now in its third season, Ross imbues his latest collection with the same workwear aesthetic that was apparent in the label’s first collection. With beige being predominant throughout the lineup, pieces include a disproportionately designed overcoat, graphic crewnecks and socks emblazoned with the brand logo, as well as a pair of inverted shorts with pockets and lining on the outside.

Femininity through Stereotypes

Parisian street artist and illustrator Fafi explores femininity through stereotypes, using them to her advantage. She's done commercial illustration work and has secured toy manufacturing deals, but we love her independent work.

Photos courtesy of artist unless otherwise noted.

Bando

What happens to buildings when they are no longer needed or have outlasted their original purpose? They are either lovingly restored so they can be used for something else—or they fall into ruin, where they remain as silent witnesses of a bygone era. French photographer Aurélien Villette has made it his mission to trace these dilapidated buildings—some completely forgotten by history—and capture their incomparable beauty in wondrous color photographs. Whether his subject is a Christian chapel, an erstwhile theater, or the events center in a former Communist country, Villette brings the spirit and pathos the place once embodied back to life. At the same time, the ruins in his evocative photographs are stylized to create cultural heirlooms of the various periods and countries where they are located. The technically perfect photography allows the viewer to infer various architectural influences of earlier times, making this volume a very special historical and cultural documentation. Allow yourself to be transported by the breathtaking beauty of these images and dive into a former era where time stands still.

Fresh Dressed

The history of hip-hop fashion from its birth in the South Bronx to the rise of a multi billion-dollar global industry. Supported by rich archival materials and in-depth interviews with individuals crucial to the evolution of a way of life, and the outsiders who studied and admired them.

Get #FreshDressed Summer 2015. Presented by Samuel Goldwyn Films and StyleHaul.

Directed by Sacha Jenkins Produced by Peter Bittenbender, Marcus A. Clarke, Nasir Jones

L$D (LOVE x $EX x DREAMS)

His most recent leak, the Rod Stewart-sampling Everyday, scored strong reader reviews, and today A$AP Rocky returns with a psychedelic LSD trip. The drug has obviously had a big effect on his forthcoming album, and his ode is appropriately blunted and light as a breeze, though it’s unclear right now who produced it. Rocky sings for most of the track, and co-directs the trippy visuals along with Dexter Navy. At.Long.Last.A$AP is set to drop on June 2. 

via : A$AP Rocky

When U Need Me (Remix)

Peter $un Returns with some new tunes for his ever growing fan base. “When U Need Me” is a remix from England’s own producer Mura Masa. Peter releases this as another way to show fans his continued growth. Peter is currently in the writing process for his debut album, but keep an eye for more remix, singles and features set to be released.

via: Peter $un