ANTLIFE ACADEMY

3.29.2010

Dopeness: adidas Originals - Ana Ivanovic

Always a pleasure..

Check out the Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic speakin' on her passion for sports, her motivation for bringing top performance and some little details on her life apart from tennis.

Ana's one of the nicest people you'd ever meet, so it's cool to see her talkin' about everything from music, to what inspires her in everyday life. Check the video, and drop some thoughts..

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YESSIR!!

What happens when an auto maker combines British chasis with American power plant? The answer is a super car from Hennessey by the name of Venom GT. Fully modified Lotus Elise chasis houses the Corvette ZR1 supercharged V8 engine as John Hennessey realizes his dreams of combining the best engineering, best technologies and best materials to make this super car.

As for the stats, base model pumps out 725 horsepower at 741 pound feet of torque with 91 octane fuel. If that wasn’t enough there is a more powerful version in the works which plan to push 1,000 horsepower using 93 octane fuel and an 1,200 horsepower version using 109 octane fuel. One important note is that this car was made as road legal car that includes air conditioning and satellite radio and have a superior power to weight ratio that is greater than most race cars apart from F1 machines.

Pretty crazy..

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Fly Season: Adidas Originals By Originals X LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD - Harris Tweed Biker Jacket + Pants

The B'ness..

Disenchanted by the social norm, LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD, the new apparel label by Japanese designer Shinsuke Takizawa reflects the anarchist agenda from the 1970s. A spin-off from the highly successful NEIGHBORHOOD line, which largely focus on Americana and its outlaw biker counter culture, LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD (deduced its name from Sex Pistols’ Filthy Lucre Tour) derive its design theme across “the pond”, from the punk movement at its infancy. This coming season, however, the brand is taking a slight detour decidedly.

With the help of Kazuki Kuraishi, LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD will be launching a capsule collection in conjunction with adidas Originals by Originals project. The new range will feature styling more towards classic American sportswear as well as Takizawa’s old stomping ground of American outlaws. This includes a biker jacket and pants set, both imprinted with emblems from both labels. Done in the tradition of biker jacket, cropped with belts at the waist line, the LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD Bike Jacket imported a slight British tradition with its composition in premium Harris Tweed. The biker pants also underwent an adjustment in material and bonding, with hints of Kazuki Kuraishi’s technical elements incorporated. Both will be available in the coming months at LUKER By NEIGHBORHOOD retail points.

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She's back!!

Everybody knows Kate's pretty much my favorite model, so you know I had to show her a lil' love on these shots. Vogue Homme produced a beautiful spread with top model Kate Moss. The spread was shot by superstar photographer Mario Sorrenti and is entitled “Forever Kate”. Sorrenti produced very nice high contrast photos of the model.

Nice..

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Dopeness: NY-Z: Jay-Z Behind the Scenes Documentary – Full Version

HOV!!

The full 15-minute short film “NY-Z” is now available for viewing above! Enjoy.

Continuing to collaborate with creative visionaries, ABSOLUT Vodka presents this new 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. The documentary, titled NY-Z, was directed by Danny Clinch and paints a rare portrait of the global hip-hop icon. With unprecedented access to Jay-Z the days and moments leading up to, and after, his legendary September 11th benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Danny Clinch gives us an intimate glimpse into Jay-Z: his childhood, his motivation as an artist, his passion for music, and his muse, New York
We digs..
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GEAH!!

Basketball lifestyle label, UNDRCRWN, continues to pay respects to the champions, the innovators and the OGs with their signature caricature tees, crewneck sweat shirts and nylon bomber jackets. Some of the names being called into recollection includes the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Magic Johnson (Point God and Point Guard).

The pieces are retro fitted and they draw inspiration from California sports and music culture from the Noughties. Check out the collection lookbook which is shot in a befitting black and white for us to remember the game setters, the game changers and those who just never give up. The items are dropping in stores this week, and will be available online at the UNDRCRWN store as well, so enjoy!

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Top Shelf: TUDOR Heritage Chronograph Watch

Da Goodness..

Inspired by the TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph, tracing back to the early 70s, renowned watchmakers TUDOR develop this new Heritage Chrono Watch for 2010. The watch was recently unveiled during Baselworld 2010 and is definitely a highlight from the show. Check out a lil' more information on this great new release, below:

Created at the crossroads of vintage and velocity, the new TUDOR Heritage Chrono, a timely addition to the TUDOR Sport collection, is ingeniously inspired by the celebrated TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph of the early 1970s. Some forty years down the road, the 2010 TUDOR Heritage Chrono is a fitting ode to the historic links and shared values of the TUDOR and Porsche brands and to the powerful TUDOR-Porsche Motorsport partnership signed in 2009, when TUDOR became “Timing Partner” with involvement in the Porsche international one-make cups.

Introducing modern design codes that confirm everything is better the second time around, all the lines of this storied timepiece have been mindfully reformulated to echo, with a contemporary spin, the exquisite contours of the coveted chronograph and of the racing cars at the historic, technical and aesthetic heart of its creation. The 2010 TUDOR Heritage Chrono mirrors the original shape and proportions of the middle case, bezel, lugs and bracelet of th 1970s model. But a closer look reveals a series of new and beautifully executed design details. Notably, the bevelled and polished edges of the lugs, the slick, stylized shoulders to protect the crown, and the knurled edge of the rotatable bezel and of the pushers that flank a knurled winding crown to improve grip.

The dial, available in either grey on black or black on gray, is further enhanced with stunning orange details and features 3-D applique rather than printed pentagonal-shaped hour markers and two counters. The 45-minute counter reiterates the counter of the 1970s, dictated by the very structure of its 7734 Valjoux movement and the need for optimal legibility. The thicker, wider, sleeker watch case of the TUDOR Heritage Chrono, once 40 mm and now 42 mm, is altogether in keeping with the dimensions of today’s chronographs. It also boasts the reference 7033 bidirectional rotatable bezel, originally designed for the 1970s first edition of the watch but never distributed. Today it bears the reference number 70330, with a black eloxed aluminium disc, and comes with both a three-link solid steel bracelet with a new clasp and TUDOR shield logo, as well as, yes, a black, grey and orange fabric strap, with a newly-developed vintage– and seat belt-inspired buckle.

We declare "good money"!! What say YOU?!?

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GEAH!!

A quick transition from military inspired to preparatory casualness. The signature Supra Vaider High received a make-over this Spring. Designers adorned it with an unique textured finish, an appliqué with close resemblance to an used tennis ball (though not with the fuzz as on the ALIFE Reebok Pump).

Perforated patterns with black patent leather accents and overlays, this exclusive Supra Vaider was just made available this week at Supra dealers worldwide, including the label’s flagship store, FACTORY 413, in Los Angeles.

We digs..

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Kicks Flow: Adidas Skateboarding March 2010 Releases – Busenitz, Gonzales Skate

Mo' classics..

Adidas Skateboarding pushes forth two clean new releases for March. The outstanding Busenitz comes in a dope navy suede, while the Skate gets a black and yellow Gonz make up. Drop by DQM, grab a pair (we recommend the Busenitz) and go skate. Kick push, folkers..

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Good money there..

To commemorate their recent partnership with Formula 1 racing as the official watchmaker, Hublot release a special tribute under the guise of their F1 King watch. Maintaining the popular large case sizing which has become synonymous with Hublot, the F1 King comes in a matte black aesthetic with ceramic case and subtle nods to F1 set against the background of the watch’s face. The Hublot F1 King will be released in a limited run of 500 watches with each watch numbered between 01/500 to 500/500.

I digs..

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Pretty damn cool..

Y'all know we always show love to Hiero', so we definitely had to showcase these. Hella Tight’s partnership with Del The Funky Homosapien and the legendary Hieroglyphics crew continues as the brand sees a second release of its “Bombay” fitted. This time the cap comes in a grey melton wool upper, featuring the iconic Hiero logo embroidered on the front and a leather visor/button, with black satin taping adding a nice finishing touch. Available now through the Hella Tight online store.

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We salute..

Bruce LaBruce of Vice recently sat down with fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld for an interesting interview in Paris. Speaking on a wide array of topics, we get to know the legendary figure in a more personal light with a lengthy piece covering several intriguing subjects. Excerpts from the interview are available below while the actual piece in its entirety can be found here.

No better than that, folkers..

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Back at it..

adidas’ 40-year old Rod Laver model just got modernized. The newly-streamlined sneaker seems ready for warmer months with a breathable upper in mesh. Three colorsways are shown here–a white and red model, a white and green model, and a tonal black on black model. These simple classics feature a suede heel tab and a box logo on the heel with Laver’s name in all caps. The toe and lace-up areas are smooth leather, which provides a bit of contrast and completes a silhouette that can easily go with a bit up pair of cargo shorts or a suit. adidas has been stepping forward lately with releases that satisfy sneaker heads and fashionistas alike. via: GQ

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Sickness..

A special edition of the Lexus LFA has surfaced with preliminary images giving indication of the modification to the vehicle. As far as the aesthetics are concerned, the sports car is modded with a front lip spoiler, canards, rear wing, custom wheels and special limited edition color scheme ranging in black, matte black, pure white and orange as seen in the photos. Lexus increased the power in this model through the 4.8 liter V10 engine that pushed out around 570 PS/419 KW/562 HP which is an improvement of 10 PS/7 KW/10 HP compared to the standard model. Suspension have been given an improvement as well as quicker transmission aiding the performance. via: WCF

We're pleased..

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Kicks Flow: Star Wars X Adidas Originals Samba - Vehicle Collection | X-Wing Edition

Y'all ain't ready..

Versatile and agile in combat, the X-wing Starfighter took part in all of the major battles between the Empire and Rebel Alliance in the ever-expanding Star Wars saga. Armed with 4 laser cannons and 2 proton torpedo launchers, it was conceptualized originally to join the Imperial fleet by Incom Corp., only to be a vital addition to the Rebel’s cause when the development team defected.

As a continuation to the adidas Originals x Star Wars collaboration, the Vehicle Pack (aka Vehicle Collection) will center on the hardware utilized by both sides during the Galactic Civil War. A light grey markup with X-wing’s silhouette, the Samba X-Wing Edition includes the Rebel Alliance insignia in red and an emergency orange sockliner (matching Rebel pilot’s flight suit). Now available at selected adidas Originals retailers worldwide.

Was'sup now?

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Mo' Buttahs..

All Terrain Armored Transport, better known as AT-AT to its adversaries, is a armored quadrupedal troop transport favored by the Imperial Stormtroopers. In addition to its ability to traverse across different planetary geographic features, its domineering size serves as a psychological weapon against any unfortunate enemies upon it.

Star Wars x adidas Originals Forum Mid Vehicle Collection | AT AT Edition

As part of the newly released Vehicle Pack (aka Vehicle Collection) by adidas Originals and the Star Warsfranchise, the Forum Mid AT-AT Edition includes a rendering of the mammoth war machine etched on a medium grey backdrop. White outline with added wear & tear serves as overlay on the upper. Contrast red stitching through out the sneaker along with the Imperial insignia on heel tab accentuate the design further. The Forum Mid – AT-AT Edition is available at selected adidas Originals retailers worldwide.

No games are bein' played..

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