Kanye West x Spike Jonze's "We Were Once a Fairytale" MUST WATCH!

Kanye West is kinda weird and so is director Spike Jonze, so when the two iconoclasts go together to make a short film called "We Were Once A Fairytale" the result was bound to be just as strange as one would expect. The timing is perfect for Jonze since his ostensible kid's movie, "Where The Wild Things Are," has received acclaim from audiences and critics alike. And Kanye, in the wake of his VMA/Taylor Swift incident, seems to be putting out a slew of non-music material. The short features a drunk and emotional Kanye and a suprise ending that's a cross between "The Twilight Zone" and "The Muppet Show". This you've gotta to see to believe (though you probably won't understand it--we didn't). check out the video here!!: http://allhiphop.com/AllHipHopTV/?vid=21988024

ALIFE Warehouse Clearance Sale in NYC

Did someone say "Alife clearance sale?" The L.E.S.-based brand is a staple in streetwear and sneaker community and now they're giving you chance to cop some of their best stuff for way less than it cost originally. Looks like Alife is switching warehouses and rather than move six season's worth of inventory, they'd rather sell it off at steep 50% to 80% discounts. The sale runs from October 23 to November 1. Cash only and and it goes down at 359 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012. Look, they even provided you with a map (below). So kind of them.

Acapulco Gold Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

It's pretty hard to straddle the worlds of fashion and skate but NYC based brand Acapulco Gold has done that for years without tearing the seam in their jeans. With their fall/winter collection, the brand continues to bring us minimalistic graphics, on quality tee and fleece bodies all imbued with a street spirit that you can appreciate whether you're a brick city kid or a herb from the suburbs.

MISHKA x Ellen Stagg 2010 Calendar

So nice they decided to do it twice . . . Mishka and erotic photographer Ellen Stagg have re-teamed for their Mishka x Ellen Stagg 2010 calendar. Following the success of their 2009 edition, the duo will be celebrating the release of the calendar tomorrow (October 22nd) in Mishka's Brooklyn storefront. The event will feature a number of Stagg's outtakes and unused shots, not to mention the chance to get autographs and photos with some of your favorite erotic models featured in the calendar. The party, which starts at 7pm, will be followed by an after-party at neighboring Trophy Bar. The after-party will feature a live performance by The Captain. Look at it this way, now your girlfriend can't complain about you forgetting her birthday. [Via Freshness Mag]

KidRobot x Winter 2009 LookBook !

Oh, how we love sweater weather. It's starting to get chilly at StreetLevel's NYC headquarters, so we're pretty stoked for Kidrobot's 2009 Winter collection. The new lookbook shows off a slew of sweaters, hoodies and tees adorning stripes and art toy-inspired graphics. You can start staying warm in true Kidrobot style when the line drops tomorrow at Kidrobot retailers. We've selected a few favorites from the line below.

Steven Alan x Chari and Co. Riding Shirt!

Fixed gear riding has taken off in metropolitan cities and so has the code of fashion that comes with it. NYC's Japanese bike shop Chari & Co. has collaborated with fashion house Steven Alan to create a shirt fit for biking sans brakes. This 100% cotton shirt is fitted with amenities for the cyclist and the man not on two wheels, with it's longer back, snap collars, velcro phone pocket and, back kangaroo pouch. Now if you can only figure out how to stop your bike you'd be straight. $185 Available at Chari & Co.

House Of Hoops Grand Opening !

The Foot Locker House of Hoops name rings bells in every sneaker lover’s ear. Everybody would love for their city to have a House of Hoops that they can call their own, but so far, only a few places have been able to see that dream become a reality. Houston, Texas has now seen that dream materialize with the grand opening of not one, but two House of Hoops locations.
The first location (Galleria Mall), saw a packed and energetic grand opening event, which featured a Q&A section with Houston Rockets newly-acquired small forward Trevor Ariza. After that, Hip Hop legend Bun B was the master of ceremonies as he presented the Nike and Foot Locker outstanding player of the year awards to two of Houston’s top high school basketball players.
The second location (Northline Mall) saw an equally-packed and up-beat event. However, this location featured a very informative Q&A from the Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks. After Aaron answered questions from the audience, he then added details about his on-court shoe for the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Nike Cradle Low. To view more pictures for this event go to http://nicekicks.com/2009/10/houstons-house-of-hoops-grand-opening-recap/

Moncler Qulited Bomber Jacket !

The frigid grip of winter is upon us under the guise of fall. So while the winter winds howl at your door like teen wolf at the school dance, Moncler fits you with this fancy quilted bomber to assure your stylish side that its not the season for freezing. The wool and cashmere blend shell with the padded inner keeps the cold and fashion critics at bay with its distinctive look at a price that might make you reconsider your stance on frostbite. $1,383 at Farfetch [Via Selectism]

10 Deep Division Selects Presents : Odds & Evens

Mixing patterns can be very dangerous. If not done correctly you'll look like you're wearing a patchwork quilt. 10.Deep gets it right with this piece from their Division Selects program. The "Odds and Evens" shirt is a plaid and gingham mixture with front utility pockets, bullet loops and a back kangaroo stash pocket. With only 60 of these shirts in existence copping this two-tone masterpiece may just be the luck of the draw. Available at 10deep.com on October 20th and at select retailers October 23rd.

Sanrios Hello Kitty x "Three Apples" Exhibition

Hello Kitty, despite some of her random merchandise, just got even hipper. After she teamed up with designer Dr. Romanelli for medical-themed T-shirts and toys, the fat cat will be featured in artwork by 80 of today's hottest artists in celebration of her 35th birthday. The exhibit, called "Three Apples," is a multi-dimensional art show featuring Hello Kitty in works by our favorite toy designers Gary Baseman (left), Ron English, Buff Monster, Frank Kozik and Tara Mcpherson, to name a few. The exhibit opens on October 23rd and lasts until November 15th at Culver City's Royal-T. The original artwork will also be for sale, with part of the proceeds going to community organization L.A. Works. See some artist renderings of HK below. [Via Freshness Mag]

"through the wire" Illustrated words of KANYE WEST

Kanye West is becoming quite the literary figure, his new book, "Through the Wire" being the proof. His "Glow In the Dark" book just hit shelves and online bookstores and here pops up another tome in his honor."Through the Wire" is actually more illustrated than written. Academy Award-nominated cartoonist and illustrator Bill Plympton serves up 12 of Kanye's most descriptive tracks to create a memoir of a kid who dropped out of college to pursue his dream of becoming a music producer. From folding chinos at the Gap to the pantheon of rap, each song becoming an act in the play that is Kanye West. Available Nov 10th at Amazon.com

Cavi Fall '09

"Cavi (short for “caviar”) has laid its foundation on the short sleeve woven military shirt. Since the brand’s inception in 2004, the modern interpretation of the brand’s staple item has been, and continues to be, produced in New York City. Bypassing fashion’s recent “washed down” trend, Cavi’s clean and crisp aesthetic creates a timeless and masculine image."
“Military never goes out of style. It always has that rugged, masculine look, ” states Cavi founder Phil Gapud. The ability to combine a freshly starched shirt with a pair of raw denim was the goal of the brand since day one, but it’s the brand’s fearless use of color, high quality standard, and impeccable attention to detail that keeps the line fresh and captivating every season, putting its own modern twist on military."

"Cavi can be seen on the likes of Jay-Z, T.I., Fabolous and various other celebs. The brand got its start a few years ago and has managed to quickly build a reputation for style and quality. You can check the site to see what they got in store for the 08 Spring season." - CaviNYC

Pharrell & Hermés ?

Fashion can be expensive. High fashion can be super expensive. And custom high fashion can cripple a bank account. If you're Pharrell Williams then money is no object, and you can blow your hard earned cash on a crocodile skin Hermés hoodie priced anywhere between $18,000-$75,000.The Parisian fashion house, known for their ornate stylings and über expensive goods, has previously designed custom bags for Williams who as proven not to flinch when faced with plunking down a pretty penny. We just hope this Laffy Taffy purple jacket goes well with the paint PETA will undoubtedly splash him with when he makes his next public appearance in it.Check out some more pics after the jump.

Maison Martin Margiela x SpeedBikeSneaker

Maison Martin Margiela fuses a performance aesthetic with a simple and basic outsole with their Speed Bike Sneaker. The whole boot’s upper is reminiscent of the riding boots worn by sport bike riders with multiple Velcro straps in a quilted padded leather format. Three different colors are available in white, black and red. Available at oki-ni.

NANO UNIVERSE x PENFIELD

nano・universe and Penfield join forces on a small series of vests. Included are a tartan version as well as a checkered flannel style. The nano・universe x Penfield Vests are available now at select nano・universe dealers across Japan include the Shibuya location and Nagoya Parco.

http://www.nanouniverse.jp/mens_news/penfield.html

FOOTMARK x MS Futurestep

Chinese retailer FOOTMARK teams up with Chinese footwear company MS, to create this beautiful sneaker, the ‘Futurestep’. The Futurestep is a truly unique sneaker with an entirely modular design – owners of this beautiful shoe can swap out various velco color panels on the shoe to create a colorway that suits them. This amazing sneaker is only available from FOOTMARK and will drop mid-October of 2009.

Source: http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/footmark-ms-futurestep/

Make Time Fly with Hyper-Color Pop Watches

As more and more handheld gadgets come equipped with time-telling capability, watches seem almost pointless these days -- except for when they're hyper-colored, super-digital, electrifying art for the wrist. The sun may have set on summer, but the dark days of fall and winter ahead means we'll want to keep things bright, so check out our selection of 12 day-glo, pop watches (six for men, followed by six for women). For more of these cute watches go to : http://www.switched.com/2009/10/08/make-time-fly-with-hyper-color-pop-watches/

Giorgio Armani x Samsung

Who knew Giorgio Armani was such a gadget geek? The fashion label has hooked up with Samsung once again to introduce their first smartphone collabo. The bronze and black device, which will retail for about $1,030, runs on Microsoft's latest 6.5 OS and features a full touchscreen and slide-out, landscape QWERTY keyboard, a 3.5-inch AMOLED display, a 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of internal storage, GPS chip, and micro SD slot -- not bad for a pretty phone. With both TVs and smartphones already on the market, it will only be a matter of time before Armani drops his own tablet . . . probably before Apple. [Via Engadget]