S*@# That Rules

Skin and Bones...err...Rags I meant

2009-06-09T22:54:00.000-07:00

Want want want want want!

The new Rag & Bone line is retardedly amazing.

Fuck my life and my not having $355 to spend on a dress shirt

Designer: Rag & Bone

Check out their S*@# at http://www.rag-bone.com/

And this is why people go fucking nuts over New York City...

2009-06-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Because they have shit like this, while we have the "waterfront redevelopment project."

C'mon Toronto STEP YOUR FUCKING GAME UP!

The New York highline redevelopment project was commisioned by the municipal government of New York City to NY based architect Diller & Scofidio as an attempt to redesign the elevated rail lines that were created throughout New York in the 1930's and used until the mid 1980's. Now converted into a walkway, the New York Highline's will feature rural terrain elevated above the commonly urban street of NYC and feature a variety of park benches, walkways and resting areas for pedestrians to wander through and enjoy.

Designer: Diller & Scofidio

Check out their S*@# at http://www.dillerscofidio.com/

NOW THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING!!!1!

2009-06-09T22:13:00.001-07:00

I haven't seen anything this funny since the very first "Grand Central Station" freeze.

This is such a fuck you to trendiness.

Absolutely amazing!

It's undeniably true

2009-04-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

Marriage is like that show Everybody Loves Raymond, but its not funny. All the problems are the same, but...you know instead of all the funny, pithy dialogue, everybody is really pissed off and tense.

Marriage is just like a tense, unfunny episode of Everybody Loves Raymond except it doesn't last 22 minutes. It lasts forever

-Knocked up

And the most important post of the night

2009-04-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Goes out to some of the most fun and hilarious shit I've seen coming out of my city in a long....long time. Peter Franco Sneakers mixes up with a Michael Jackson shoutout to put together one of the best t-shirts I could've possible imagined. If you don't plan on buying this, go sit in a corner.

Peter Franco Sneakers is a local Toronto-based company that's just getting it's website up and running in the coming weeks and if you're not on it during the day of launch, I'll be more than dissappointed in you.

And clothes aside, from an aesthetic standpoint, this guy has put together one of the smoothest and most well designed web pages I have ever seen. Peter Franco Sneaker's currently has it's shit on lock.

Drop party for the online store release is coming up on Thursday, April 23rd so clear your schedule and get your ass down to Octopus Lounge at 293 Palmerston Ave. @ College St. No fucking cover. You'll be able to preview some of the upcoming PFS line and drink away your futures. Props to my man Willis for putting all of this together. One of the hardest working dudes I know.

Check out more of the Peter Franco S*@# at http://www.francosneakers.com/

WANT...WANT...WANT...NOW!

2009-04-19T22:24:00.000-07:00

It's time like this I'm sad I've got no cartilage in my left knee anymore...

Or the money to have my house turned into this.

But fuck this is awesome. Serious props are deserved for the guys and girls over at Archvirus for putting this together. Legitimately a skateboarders dream

Check out other Archvirus S*@# at http://www.archivirus.gr/

Not to revisit this whole thing everyone's been doing

2009-04-19T22:11:00.000-07:00

What with half the fucking world being on Terry Richardson's dick every moment of every day.

But seriously...this rules.

Terry Richardson recently teamed up with V Magazine to do a photoshoot with well known New York model Anna Selezneva. It featured her wandering through a wax museum, posing with the wax incarnations of the some of the most famous and infamous celebrities America ever produced

The results were absolutely fucking spectacular....

Check out more of Terry Richardson's S*@# at http://www.terryrichardson.com/

And people wonder why I want to move to Dubai for 6 months

2009-04-09T11:41:00.001-07:00

HOLY...FUCKING...ARCHITECTURE!!!

Designed by Leeser Architecture, the Helix Hotel will feature 206 guest rooms located around a helical floor, together with restaurants, meeting rooms, conference halls and other services and residential features once completed. This 5 star hotel project is currently in the works.

Check out more photos of the Helix Hotel and other S*@# at http://www.leeser.com/

NEED THESE FOR THE CONDO!!11!1!

2009-04-09T11:35:00.001-07:00

The Hil Chair was designed by Armadaquadrat and I have decided NEED to exist in my life when me and Elliot get our condo in June.

The Hil Chair is made from black or colored acrylic and acrylic glass. There are two versions, each available in 7 colors. The main features are the transparent seat and the reflective surface of the backrest.

These things are so full of rad that it's Rad/Matter ratio is such that it might fucking explode.

Check out the Armadaquadrat S*@# at http://www.teamarmada.com/blog

Shoutouts to Josh for bringing this guy to my attention

2009-03-10T00:12:00.001-07:00

But in all honesty...there are no words that can effectively describe the street art of Edgar Muller, save for simply breathtaking.

Look Closer...

The talent this man possesses is simply astounding.

Check out some other S*@# here

Just a quick final piece of awesome before I head to bed

2009-03-09T23:56:00.000-07:00

For any true Billiards enthusiast...allow me to present the ultimate in living room lounging/pool table accessories. The Cue Bench!

The Cue Bench is a swanky way for any avid Pool player to store his/her treasured pool cues and balls safely out of sight or harm's way, while making your lounge room look damn smooth in the process.

For any true Pool enthusiasts in need of a lounge chair, I urge you to check out the Cue Bench.

Other Billiards related items can be found through the pooltable Portfolio.

Check out their S*@# at http://pooltableportfolio.com

Just Hangin' out

2009-03-09T23:46:00.000-07:00

Interior lighting designers Murano due recently put together what is, in my opinion some of the coolest pieces to ever be featured in a home. Believe me, if I had the money for these they would be illuminating every square inch of my house.

This particular design (pictured above) is called the "Anthea" and was put together by designer Francesco Toscano and can be found on the Murano due website.

One of my other favorite pieces (pictured above) was designed in 2006 by Patrick Jouin and is called the "Ether Hanging Lamp." Definitely one of the more mind-blowing options for lighting your living room up.

Check out the Murano due S*@# at http://www.muranodue.com/

This town will be the downfall of us ALL!

2009-03-09T23:24:00.000-07:00

Probably one of the most mindblowing and hilarious, yet simultaneously perfect cover songs I've heard in a long while, A Day To Remember does a seemingly flawless adaption of The Frays "Over My Head (Cable Car)" for the hilarious, but far from perfect "Punk Goes Pop 2" album.

Hot off the release of their 3rd full length studio album, entitled "Homesick," these 5 guys from Ocla, Florida have managed to flood everyone's imaginations with their incorporation of crushingly heavy breakdowns typical to the metalcore genre and smash it headon with some of the catchiest pop-punk choruses in the industry.

They even managed to take a Kelly Clarkson song (their popular cover of "Since U Been Gone") and make it something you want to punch someone in the face to. And not only that, but they actually achieved relatively significant airtime on MTV2 for their corresponding video

You can download ADTR's cover of Over My Head (Cable Car) at http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?oonmuyayjty

You can also check out A Day To Remember's S*@# at http://www.myspace.com/adaytoremember

The newest love of my life

2009-03-04T12:58:00.000-08:00

Professional, tattoo and adult model Jeska Vardinski must be on the of the most beautiful individuals I have ever set eyes upon.

My god.

You can check her S*@# out at http://www.myspace.com/jeskavardinski

More ridiculous U-Min shit

2009-03-04T12:49:00.000-08:00

HOLY S*@#

It's a little old but...

2009-01-21T12:47:00.000-08:00

If you haven't copped a look at this video you should seriously take a peek. It's also done in 3d so if you have a pair of glasses kicking around...peep this...

Also, shoutouts to some insane production. Just listen to that Asian flute kill it

U-Min has also got to be on of the most ridiculous pop/lock crews around.

Expect me to post more videos of them later.

Unfortunately there's nowhere you can actually check out U-Min's S*@# except a few spot on youtube and google. Do some searching.

Lil Wayne x Terry Richardson

2009-01-14T16:06:00.000-08:00

Nuff' Said Pussies

Terry Richardson's latest photoshoot for GQ magazine.

Check out more of Terry Richardson's S*@# at http://www.terryrichardson.com/

Shoutouts to the late...GREAT...

2009-01-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Stephen Sprouse.

Louis Vitton and their current lead collaborator Marc Jacobs have teamed up to pay homage to one of their previous designers Stephen Sprouse. Stephen was notorious for having helped create the fashionably sensible/punk style mashup of the 1980's.

His initial venture into fashion production began with his line of clothing that brought high end fashion and combined it with large graffiti style pieces. Although adored by critics and sold in exclusively high end boutiques, he claimed bacnkruptcy in June of 1985.

He was eventually tapped by Louis Vitton to do a collaboration with Marc Jacobs to design for a series of bags, which were once again adored by critics and sold out almost instantly.

Sprouse inevitably passed away in 2004 from Lung cancer. He was 50.

Dear Joshua...your Mini-feed can suck it

2009-01-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

I'ma UPDATE WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT!

Anyways...on to some more important news.

Vans has recently tapped Juxtapoz magazine founder and notorious low-brow artist Robert William's to design for their 2009 "Vault Series" on both their Chukka and Era style shoes.

I'm backing both choices as my shoe collection pretty much consists of a pair of Osiris skate shoes, and about 17 Vans Chukkas or Eras.

Although not yet released in stores or available online for purchase, you can check out the Vans X Robert Williams and other Vans S*@# at http://www.vans.com/vans/intl.html

Spit that shit and CHOP CHOP CHOP

2008-12-25T18:08:00.000-08:00

Frank's Chop Shop is a little Urban Apaprel store that opened on the Lower East Side of NYC and just so happened to release some of what are easily the illest hats ever designed for 59Fifty. New Era should consider themselves blessed to have the opportunity to design for these guys. Definitely worth the hefty asking price ($50 US and up), investing in these is a must if you're a New Era fan.

Check out Frank's Chop Shop S*@# at http://www.frank151.com

Lego + Formatmag recreate classic Hip Hop albums

2008-12-25T17:52:00.000-08:00

Gotta be one of the COOLEST ideas I've seen in ages, Lego combined with Formatmag combined to recreate 20 classic and legendary hip hop albums using only Lego figurines representing the rappers. Shot by photographer Nick Hanekom, this piece was shot for the online style magazine Formatmag and the design work was done by Glenn Manucdoc.

You can check out the rest of the Lego classic albums set here

Also go check out Formatmag and Lego's other S*@# at http://formatmag.com and http://www.Lego.com

That shit is Swift!

2008-12-25T17:35:00.000-08:00

Shoutouts to my future girlfriend and songstress Taylor Swift for being not only one of of the most gorgeous young women in music today, but also one of the most talented. She writes all of her own songs, both vocals and guitar parts. For only being 19 (she was born December 13, 1989) she already has several multi-platinum albums, and songwriting abilities far above seasoned veterans of the music industry.

Check out Taylor Swift's S*@# at http://taylorswift.com

WE ALL KILL YOU!

2008-12-14T14:09:00.000-08:00

Toronto based local "We Kill You" and it's founder Justin a.k.a. "The Ghost" has been doing squiggly cartoony throwups all over the Toronto back alleys and street signs for years now.

If you've frequented anywhere around the Spadina and Queen/Bathurst and Queen area you're likely to recognize a few of his characters pasted up on mailboxes and garbage cans.

Justin recently decided to expand into the clothing and designer toy world with amazing results. Who would've thought an alternative to graffiti throwups could turn into such a dope clothing line

Check out We Kill You's S*@# at http://www.wekillyou.net/

Bigups to the bestie

2008-12-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

My best friend Kass may have spoiled the surprise...but I'm still giddy as a retard.

She revealed my Christmas present to me today and let me tell you it fucking rules.

I know I try to generally abstain from Urban Outfitters as it's not only overdone and dick-ridden by every kid in skinny jeans and a pair of fake Ray-bans...but this is just too good to pass up.

So without further ado...

Let me present the Best Flannel Ever

P.S. I am not linking anyone because I don't want anyone turning into a hipster tool and 99% of Urban Outfitter's S*@# does not rule.

Apparently it doesn't make you an outcast anymore

2008-12-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

Recently there has been and upsurge of high end Fashion Designers, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Vivienne Westwood booking models with honest to god, true tattoos. None of the Kanji/Tribal/Astrological sign bullshit you see in puny little 1x1 inch space on half the models with tattoos.

Designing for the Dellabalma campaign, Chad Dellabalma has decided to send everyone in the industry a BIG OL' fuck you and booked in Jonathan Kroppman as his newest face.

Also, quick shoutout to Levi's and their designer Seiya Yamada for his work on the "Need More Space" campaign for their Laser etched jeans. The jeans are a tad on the tacky side, coming off as a bit of a cashin on the whole "Affliction, Christian Audigier/Ed Hardy" bullshit that's running amok in the industry, but at least they were smart enough to book models that represent the image they're selling.

I'm not huge on Polynesian tribal, but it's definitely on the extreme side to be covering your body with primarily black-work, so for Levi's to be booking a model with a full-suit of Polynesian work is definitely rad as fuck.

Check their S*@# out at http://www.dellabalma.com/ and http://us.levi.com/

I hate his band...

2008-11-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

But Tony Gambino's got some serious cajones.

Props to him for a) Thinking of this b) going through with it and c) getting the answer he wanted.

You rule homie

You can check his other videos and S*@# at http://www.youtube.com/user/tonygambino

What the fuck did you expect...IRAAAAK?

2008-11-25T21:43:00.000-08:00

IRAK has been a longstanding graffiti crew in New York since the early 90's. Notorious for some of the most brutal and particularly dangerous throwups ever done, these guys have been kickin' ass and taking names all across the 5 boroughs for years now.

They are particularly well known for having one of their utterly insane members, known as Sacer, do a throwup on the Brooklyn Bridge (pictured below), balancing on only a 6" beam to prevent the fall to his death that was waiting hundreds of feet below.

Check out the fucking hilarious interview with Sacer (the demon behind the Brooklyn Bridge throwup) and the other members of Irak at http://highsnobiety.blogspot.com/2005/10/irak-nyc-interview-and-preview-of-new.html

For the last little while, these guys have been dropping their clothing line through Karmaloop and out of select boutiques around NYC.

Check their S*@# out at http://www.irakny.com/ or buy their S*@# at http://www.karmaloop.com/brands/irak.asp

Villains clothing now carried at Livestock

2008-11-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

Upping the ante on some awesome gear that's been kickin' around Southern Ontario for some time, Livestock has recently decided to start carrying the "Villains" Clothing line.

With some creative as fuck designs, these guys will be raping every Torontonian's wardrobes for a while now. Moderately priced at 30-35 bucks for a Tee and $90 for a Hoodie, these guys make dope S*@# for a fairly decent asking price.

Check their S*@# out at http://www.wearevillains.com

S*@# That Rules would like to welcome it's newest contributing member

2008-11-25T19:40:00.000-08:00

Elliot Bowes

Elliot's a tattoo artist from the UK currently working out of Canada.

Some of his stuff...

If you're looking for some dope as fuck work or an ill custom piece for a good price you can check his S*@# out on facebook or give us a shout here.

Supra makes a shoe that I can't wait to buy...in other news

2008-11-25T00:50:00.001-08:00

Hell has frozen over.

Okay...let's get one thing straight. I fucking hate Chad Muska. The guy is more of an egotistical douchebag than Madonna and Tom Cruise combined. But apparently he knows how to make a dope as fuck shoe.

The Cuban comes with tearaway velcro tongues, so you can rock it tongue up, tongue down or tongue out if you feel like it. It's also got a Cuban Link chain that wraps over the top of the tearaway tongue that ups the Steeze points by at least 10%.

It's also made out of a sick Leather Perf that comes in Black or a Royal Blue.

Don't check their S*@# out or support Chad Muska at http://www.suprafootwear.com/footwear/product/s_S29003BPF-HO08/

Ustogether bathroom layouts

2008-11-25T00:27:00.000-08:00

A piece of interior design that literally makes your head fall off

These things just make your mouth water. The single and double basin (not pictured) foldable sinks are ridiculous gorgeous and their recliner pieces are aesthetically pleasing to a point where it's just stupid.

Check out the Ustogether's Ebb & Loop bathroom lines and other S*@# at http://www.ustogether.eu/

OH CANADA! Whoever says the Americans are ahead of us are full of shit

2008-11-25T00:21:00.000-08:00

Vancouver BC designer Omar Arbel's design company "Bocci" has launched a series of electrical outlet designs that make any fan of minimalism foam at the mouth in anticipation.

There are also design pieces of the same style for telephone and data jacks, light switches and dimmers and connector cables.

Check this and other "Bocci" S*@# out at http://bocci.ca/#/22-standard/

The Microsoft Surface

2008-11-25T00:06:00.000-08:00

The Microsoft Surface

Definitely tops the Christmas over top of that latest iphonepodmac etc.

Whoever said PC's are extinct obviously are still living in the stone age. I can only imagine the faces Apple's design team made after this was released.

The Microsoft Surface is an entirely touch sensitive PC that is essentially, a coffee table with a built in computer. It can draw photos out of your camera and display them on your table surface merely by placing the camera on the tabletop. Simply placing your Zune (somehow I doubt Bill Gates is gonna let this be easily accessible for iPods) on the screen will result in your playlist being opened onto the surface and easily leafed through. Depositing songs onto your mp3 player is as easy as dragging them from one part of the table, into where your player is resting.

Check this S*@# out at http://www.microsoft.com/surface/index.html

Mobius Strip Coffee Table

2008-11-24T23:54:00.000-08:00

One of the dopest pieces of concept furniture I've ever seen.

Makes me grin like a douchebag everytime I see it.

Check their S*@# out at http://www.kristalia.it/

The best book you'll ever read...

2008-11-24T21:15:00.001-08:00

Guaranteed to increase the size of your balls 73% or your money back

The Alphabet of Manliness was written by the satirical humorist, "Maddox" who gained fame as an online persona that identified himself as a seven foot tall, totally ripped eyepatch-wearing pirate who lives in the wilderness of Utah in a log cabin made entirely out of trees he chopped down with his boner. He also said to have balls the size of people's heads.

The Alphabet of Manliness breaks down exactly what it takes to be a man, letter by letter. It's like relearning Kindergarten except instead of Jane Seeing Spot Run, you're learning about U for Urinal Etiquette or A for Ass-Kicking

Order it online at Amazon.com or from his site

http://www.alphabetofmanliness.com/

Also stop by his online site, the highest visited non-advertised site on the internet.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/

Oliva Wilde is so attractive it hurts

2008-11-24T21:06:00.002-08:00

She has my heart.

Easily one of the most gorgeous girls alive, it actually hurts to look at her.

Mishka makes some of the illest hats known to man

2008-11-24T19:59:00.000-08:00

If you're still wearing "MLB Team" New Eras you're a faggot.

That sounds kinda mean but seriously...MLB Fitted's= Suck x10

Check his S*@# out at http://www.mishkanyc.com/