Louis Vuitton x Kanye West

(Via Hypebeast) More leaks of Kanye West's new sneaker-design project with Louis Vuitton have been leaked ahead of their June 2009 debut in stores. Some are just new colorways of old models (like the pink soles above), but there are also a few totally new designs. Kanye has said that he is considering taking a break from music to hone his design skills, and this may be his cup of tea after all. Something to fall back on...

Leaders of the New Cool

Last fall, Complex Magazine profiled 5 of the freshest acts on the hip hop scene in an impressive feature entitled "Leaders of the New Cool." We're talking the absolute best in music, style and attitude. In the blowing up hopster movement (think hipster meets hip hop), these are the new heavyweights:

1) The Cool Kids


2) Charles Hamilton (expect more on him later)


3) Wale


4) The Knux


5) B.O.B.

VISVIM in Cuba. Spring/Summer 2009 Preview.

(Via CadmusFamily)