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The new Audi R8 GT was recently announce for production. taking instpiration from the R8 LMS race car, the R8 GT is a lighter, higher performance version of this celebrated Audi Supercar. The Audi R8 GT will be limited to only 333 made of which only 33 will make it to the UK. Based on the R8 V10 coupe the Audi engineers have reduced the cars weight by a whopping 100kg which results in 0-62 in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 199. add to this bespoke finishes such as specially designed alloy wheels and diffuser, plus larger exhausts and matt carbon side blades this limited R8 will be gone before it is released… look out 33 lucky bankers and footballers on uk roads soon!

one of our all time favourites Faile hosts a new show at Post no bills in LA. the show features never before seen works and years of archived prints and signed originals. the show will run from the 24th of july at Post No Bills,
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice Beach, CA 90291, United States.

a great shame we are not stateside for this exhibit as it looks from the images like one of the best art shows for years. enjoy.

I don’t know about you but i am booooooooooooooaaaard of hi tops. Maybe it is because I live in the UK and it is positively towny nowadays, but this look is getting a little old and predictable…. never the less Supra are pushing on with a niche that they have carved pretty deep for them selves and if anyone can give longevity to the hi top phenomenon then it is them!

Here’s what Supra had to say on the release: “As the third installment in Chad Muska’s groundbreaking, and now classic, line of SUPRA footwear, the SKYTOP III is being hailed as the most stylistically and technologically advanced offering in the collection thus far. The SKYTOP III continues the tradition of fusing skate with fashion, but in a slightly lower profile. The shoe features a molded TPR cage highlighted by lines that hearken back to the original SKYTOP. This version offers a modern rubber cup sole with full-length, blown EVA throughout the forefoot and heel. The skate sensitive areas are reinforced with rubber sidewalls. Inside the shoe a fully enclosed mesh booty provides breathable support and increased comfort. Lift the footbed to discover the removable EVA pod with an encapsulated air pocket that provides extra heel impact protection. The tread pattern was carefully designed to give greater flexibility and increased board feel. And, finally, in keeping with Muska tradition, there’s a stash spot behind the tongue. Or, as Chad himself simply described the SKYTOP III, “It’s part tech runner and part basketball shoe, mixed in with the lines of the original SKYTOP.” Initial offerings at launch are available in white (Gunny TUF), grey (suede), red (suede), and black (nubuck).”

Reef has officially announced the addition of Mikala Jones, the ultimate ‘Modern Gypsy’, to the team. Mikala will represent both footwear and apparel around the globe. Acclaimed for his graceful and versatile style of free surfing, Reef is proud to have Mikala fill a unique spot amongst Reef’s roster of world-class surfers.

Mikala has traveled the globe, in search of exotic surf spots and exploring new cultures since the age of 12. When he’s not on the road, in an airplane or on a boat in search of perfect surf, he splits his time between his homes on the North Shore of Oahu and Canggu Beach, Bali.

Reef Surf Team Manager, Jay ‘Bottle’ Thompson, says, “Mikala’s versatility is one of his biggest strengths. He adapts to all conditions, from big airs to massive open face carves, from 1 foot to 20 foot, he is consistently one of the stand out surfers around the globe.”

Surfing since the age of two, and growing up with his pick of Rocky Point, Pipe and Backdoor certainly fine-tuned Mikala’s skills, and primed him for all of his epic adventures from the North Shore and abroad.

“Mikala is one of the most respected Hawaiians on the North Shore,” Bottle continued. “He has gained this respect by not only being one of the best surfers to come out of Hawaii, but also through his humble personality.”

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New commercial from BMW canada, looks insane however we thinks it reeks of CGI… eaither way car sounds amazing!

New look book from HUF showcasing their summer 2011 collection featuring Adrian Vega, Billy McFeely, Aaron Herrington, Keith Hufnagel, Ari Marcopoulos and put together by Brandon Kuzma. The edit is nice and clean as usual and well put together with an interesting soundtrack.

The HUF summer 2011 collection is now available in HUF stores and authorised dealers world wide.

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A short film by Amy Dellar featuring Gold coast native Jessica Clark brought to us by Alife NYC.

The City series is a summer quickstrike collection from Elm company featuring tees and hats that each take their influence from 6 major cities in the US. This is due for release into limited retailers in mid July.

This is not a new clip by any means but it is rad so it gets a post… reminds be of the good ole days… you know, the late 90′s… things were better in so many ways.

This collab has brought together hip hop legends The Beastie Boys and market leading watch brand Nixon to create a charitable capsule collection in support of the non-profit, student run WKCR FM radio station. Available in a number of colours and featuring signature phrases from Mike D, Ad-rock and MCA.