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Posted this week over at lakai.com is the new Vincent Alvarez commercial which showcases the skills of Chocolate skateboards rider Vincent Alvarez. As per usual the production on is silky smooth as it is on all Lakai video media. Check the nollie full cab super slow mo’!

Vincent amongst other styles is sporting the new Lakai Pico style which has just been released, looking super nice in the blue red suede.

Featured on Arkitip, check out the Bodega project which is a curated collection of large scale, eco-friendly, temporary indoor art. The concept is to make the art of emerging and established artists like Cody Hudson and Michael Leon, affordable and available to the public. Each piece is delivered as a complete package for the consumer and includes ready-to-apply art piece and tools for installation.

The wall art uses eco-friendly inks and vinyl to create layered die-cut, gallery quality vinyl that can be applied to any flat surface. The vinyl is low-tack and can be removed without damaging the wall however, the artwork cannot be reapplied to a surface after removal.

This is a step up from just hanging prints on your wall and gives a different twist on the modern living space. welcome to the 21st century….

HUF for Converse Skidgrip product red release in black canvas. Ltd release for aids charity product red this shoe features 3 way cross brand all in the name of charity. if you don’t know (red) then go here and learn.

Judging by the last week it definitely seems like spring is trying it’s hardest to power through so what else could be more topically than a post about Volcom’s new spring swim wear that should be hitting shops any day. This Spring season see’s the introduction of the distinctive Volcom “Shred It” group in their swimwear collection.

This collection consists of a one piece and a bikini style, for which the inspiration came from what is happening in denim-shredded, ripped and torn apart denim trend was translated to create this group. The fashion on the streets was transformed to style on the beach… Biker jackets are “in” and with that comes ripped tee’s and subsequently ripped jeans?? what just a minute is this the early 90’s… no, well thought i’d check, so odd, i had really bad deja vu there for a second!!

anyway, jokes aside we really like this concept and not seen much like it about yet. we also like the way the ripped effect on the one piece forms the Volcom stone logo. Look out for this one at all Volcom swimwear stockists.

The Lakai Manchester select flag ship model in the Lakai range is just starting to hit stores with 2 new colours for the spring summer 2010 line. Updates include a bright and fresh orange and white suede and a bit more sensible black charcoal suede. We love this Lakai style and these colours definitely don’t disappoint.

Now live over at Nike skateboarding the latest instalment of the Nike SB tour video featuring the Nike SB amature team on their tour of the US. Part 3 of Don’t fear the sweeper picks up where they left off in pt 2 and see’s the Nike SB team finishing up in New York then and heading over to Pennsylvainia and Miami then on to their final stop of the tour in Texas… Yeeeeehaaaaaaw!

We posted last we about the new Evan Hecox x Incase laptop sleeves and iphone covers as part of the curated by Arkitip series, which being Hecox fans we were super hyped on. Well, now you can download the artwork in digital form over at Incase and set it as your laptop desktop or background for your ipod or iphone! fill your boots…

New from Girls skateboards scheduled for release mid May, the Jumbo Jamz series. This series follows the success of the OG Jamz boards from wallride 18 and gives a refreshing update, and something that is pretty unusual for Girl skateboards is a series which encompasses the entire team!

Nixon watches limited edition collab with Paul Rodriguez’s store Primitive. Available exclusively at primitive these bad boys are inspired by the team colours of LA basket ball team the LA lakers.

Given the attention Primitive is getting right now and the fact that the rubber player is fast becoming one of Nixon’s hottest styles these should be gone before you even noticed they were there!

While we’re on the subject of Supra footwear, we totally forgot to blog this the other week… nothing like finishing in the bottom half of the table to inspire you to pull your finger out!

This spring Supra have released their latest edition to the Supra range, the Skytop 2, Chad Muska’s latest pro shoe which see’s very similar styling to the hugely successful Skytop. In a world over run by mid tops we sit wondering if this trend will ever die, not yet it seems… until that day fill your boots!

The Supra Skytop 2, available in white tuf, black suede and navy gold.

More –> Supra Skytop 2

You know you’ve made it as a footwear brand when you start doing cross brand collabs with New York skate boutiques. Supra stepping the game up with the Supra x DQM Heartbreaker Skyyop. Muska was at Daves quality meat on the 12th of this month signing stuff and “rapping” with the kids.

the shoe looks pretty nice however you’d be pretty lucking to get hold of a pair, keep your eyes peel and your ebay Supra Skytop search results bookmarked.

Evan Hecox original art director at Chocolate skateboards has worked for years providing us with a fresh approach to the urban landscape. Now in this collection Evan Hecox has teamed up with premium accessories brand Incase to create a serious of laptop sleeves and iphone cases. Designed to fit the 15″ MacBook Pro snuggly the laptop sleeves feature form-fitting faux-leather construction, poly-satin quilted interior lining and Evan Hecox-branded YKK zipper pulls.

The serious features Evan Hecox street scenes from three iconic locations London, New york and Tokyo with different art work printed front and back. check out Akitip for more details.

Click on the image above to check out the trailer for the first ever MIA shop video. From the lens of reputable skate videographer Josh Stewart and featuring the usual Miami headz Forest Curby, Ed Selego, Cody Lucas, Joel Meinholz, Paul DeOliviera, Ben Gore and Brian DeLaTorre. The trailer is super slick so we should expect the completed film to be an above average shop vid.

Fresh for spring 2010 Pointer footwear comes with some updated colours in one of our favourite casual sneakers the Fairbank. The Pointer Fairbank is available in four colours this season, electric blue, black, natural and white, but the white for us is the stand out piece giving a nice mid 90’s feel utilising the much overlooked gum sole.