Embrace the Flux

Pointer Footwear: Fall Collection

// August 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Fashion

The autumn 2011 collection from Pointer Footwear proffers you footwear fanatics some fantastic looking shoes for the old feet. What makes the collection particularly unique, as it seems to me, is its large variety of different styles. In terms of color variety there are some exquisite shades of brown and dark blue, a mid-top boot reminiscent of the golf shoe. Dipping into the clearly fluxy comfort factor are the more robust-seeming designs, furry on the inside. And then there is that industrial quality illustrated by those small boots with the hardly flimsy canvas fabric. No doubt, this is a solid collection of shoes with some interesting conceptual takes.

You know those times when you really wish you had boots to get yourself from, say, the front door to the mailbox? Do your socks a favor and click here to treat yourself to a pair.

Stussy Summer 2011: Vegas Day Trip

// August 1st, 2011 // No Comments » // Fashion

Stussy Clothing takes the summer by storm with their newest collection, “Vegas Day Trip.” Hailing from Laguna Beach, founder Shawn Stussy has a knack for pushing fashion limits – the company’s unique selection of apparel ranging from sneakers and shades to umbrellas and swim tubes. This year’s summer collection features pattern-rich button downs, wife beaters and bathing suits, underscored in design by a laid-back surfer style, and topped off with some sophisticated, yet youthful color schemes. Should you be wary of rattlesnakes, the cool and comfortable clothing of Stussy’s 2011 Summer Collection, now available at Stussy.com, is bound to make your day trip to Sin City a little bit classier.

WTF?

// August 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Fashion, Movies, Music, Technology

As I sit here, silently pondering the origin of my space within your time, a sense of doubt begins to creep into mind’s eye. That I exist, somehow, is certain to me. For how else could I be reading these very words? But if my space was to suddenly vanish, swiftly erased from your time, then how else might I exist? Oh, how these thoughts strangle me. Thoughts which make me feel like an oblivious fool.

Thankfully, to this eyeball, the web is even wider than the world. And it seems to form all sorts of funny little patterns which simultaneously disturb and enrich the understanding.

The pattern I will speak of today, however, is no mere circle.

A physical substance was clearly there; YouTube said so. And it was clearly a perfect circle. But when another thing was introduced to the circle’s domain, an unbreakable square of sorts, it became altogether certain that I was witnessing a miracle. As if the pixels had a life of their own, the unbreakable square was suddenly sucked into the circle. And so in the center it remained, gone but no lost: invisible. The circle had regained its apparent perfection.

Yet something else happened as I watched this YouTube video. That sense of doubt, slowly creeping into mind’s eye, began to vanish like a drop of water, patiently waiting for a miracle. Have a look for yourself.

They call it “Magnetic Silly Putty.” Now I’m sure any old physics book can explain why a ball of silly putty is able to absorb a cube of metal. That’s not the point. The point is this: a circle hides a square inside its belly. And hell, if this is true, then who’s to say that a two-dimensional eyeball of unknown origin isn’t creeping into your mind’s eye at this very moment?

So before I take my leave, I must first offer my apologies. I am sorry for thinking that your thoughts were strangling me.

What the Flux.

Adidas Originals: Jeremy Scott

// July 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Fashion

Jeremy Scott is at it again. For the upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 season, Jeremy Scott, in collaboration with Adidas, will reveal the new Leather Wings 2.0 high tops. In his previous Adidas line, the wings were connected to the laces. This was interesting; Scott has always had a knack for toying with the classic look of great sneakers. In this newest version, though, the wings have been moved to the heal. Why? So they look that much better. The only colorway seen until now has been classic white/black, but knowing the extravagant Jeremy Scott, there are most likely some flashy colors on the way. Scott no doubt gives Adidas Originals by Originals Collection a rush of energy with the signature wings and lace locks. They will be availbe later this year.

Fixies: The Fashionable Street Bike

// June 28th, 2010 // No Comments » // Fashion

For anyone who happens to turn a fashionable eye towards the bicycles of New York City, Fixies might be the ride for you. Traditionally used in velodromes to develop an accurate pedaling style, Fixies, short for fixed-gear bicylces, have become the latest urban craze. Bicycle aficionados of all shapes and sizes agree that the rider will feel a closer connection to the bike and street – a fuller riding experience – as there is no freewheel in the mechanism. Bianchi makes a solid standard track model, the Pista, retailing for $819. You can purchase the bike on their website: Bianchiusa.com.

Artist of the Week: D-Why

// April 7th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Fashion, Music

Let me introduce you to a guy who has more style, better flow and sicker rhymes than you. A young rapper from Charleston, WV, D-Why recently moved to the streets of New York City to, as he says, ”spread his wings.” But don’t let his less-than-urban background fool you. D-Why has the ability to write a witty verse in hard-hitting fashion with swaggering delivery. And did we mention that he is a fashion-head? Check out this post on Lateboots.com to see what we mean. But enough is enough. We’ll let the dude speak for himself. For more info go to D-why’s MySpace, become a fan on his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter.

“My friends tell me I’m dope. Girls tell me I’m cute. My mom tells me I’m handsome. My dad tells me I’m talented. My little brother tells me I suck. But, I just tell myself to keep doing it. I’ve learned that life is what YOU make of it. So you have to go out there and get what you want. Reach for the stars–even if you land in the clouds, it’s better than on the ground where you started.”

D-Why has generously provided us with four songs. Download them here. Below is a quick preview: “Turnt Up Freestyle.”