2.20.2014

Top Shelf: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 & DB9 Carbon Editions














At next month’s Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin will debut a trio of special edition vehicles that leads off with the V8 Vantage N430 in coupe and roadster body styles. Under the hood is an upgraded 4.7-liter V8 engine good for 436 horsepower and a 0 – 60 mph sprint time of 4.6 seconds, as well as a top speed rated at 190 mph. 

Special features include graphite painted forged alloy wheels and a black finish on the headlamp bezels, front grille, side window surrounds and exterior meshes. The V8 Vantage N430 is joined by the DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White special editions, both of which are powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine rated at 517 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque.


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Kicks Flow: Nike Air Max 90 Essential “White/Cool Grey-Black”


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As the weather starts to slowly get better, I’d say that most of us are already scheming on what we’ll be wearing on our feet, when it gets a little nicer out. I’ve always tried to stay away from trendy shoes. Just never really got into what was “cool” at the moment. It’s always been way cooler, in my opinion, to roll with something that’ll never lose. Those signature models that just never lost their luster. Last weekend, I had the chance to pick up a couple of pairs of what I’ll be getting into this post, and I’m definitely more than pleased with what I bought. You’d be too..

The Swoosh serves up a new colorway of their classic Air Max 90 runner. Taking cues from the OG color scheme, this rendition comes wrapped in a white leather base with Black and Cool Grey details, placed atop the tried-and-tested Air midsole. You can cop a pair now at select Nike Sportswear accounts including CNCPTS.

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Architecture: Casa Mi by Studio Daluz/Gonzalez Architekten









Zurich-based architecture firm Studio Daluz/Gonzalez Architekten have designed Casa Mi, situated on the edge of Lake Zurich in Herrliberg, Switzerland. The three-story villa is comprised of multiple stacked forms that are merged via spacious stairways and open spaces. 

The lower level overhangs from the hillside on which it’s built, with the modern crisp white rectangular forms contrasting with its position in nature. The interiors are fittingly clean and modern, and make use of stone and concrete materials in cool tones.


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Kicks Flow: Nike Spring/Summer 2014 Flyknit Max





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’Tis the season to stock up on your running kicks. And Nike has really been churning out a lot of greatness lately. What we really appreciate is their creativity and how they’re not afraid to merge two different kinds of past successes to make one complete shoe that should surely satisfy hopefuls and running addicts alike.

Blending two popular silhouettes, Nike presents the Flyknit Max for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. The fusion sneaker comes with the ultra lightweight knitted construction of the Flyknit and the unchallenged cushioning courtesy of the Air Max franchise. Available in a radiant Vivid Blue colorway set against Black, Gym Red and Atomic Orange details, you can secure your very own pair now at select NSW accounts including titolo.

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2.10.2014

Kicks Flow: Nike Flyknit Chukka Trainer FSB






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Trainers and runners rejoice. I can personally speak to how hard it is to find a shoe to train or run in, that you can stick with model after model. Either something newer comes out and you forget the last shoe, or you just never wear the shoe because you realized it sucked after you bought it and couldn’t return it. Whatever the situation, I confess that I haven’t always been all that loyal to my running and training shoes…until I started with the Nike’s Flyknit’s last year. 

As the new winter-ready edition of the Nike Flyknit Chukka prepares to drop, another set of images have surfaced detailing the shoe, which will be worn by American athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The Flyknit Chukka Trainer FSB features synthetic wool incorporated into both the upper and inner liner for added protection from cold temperatures. To further prepare for icy terrain, the FSB adopts an outsole inspired by the Nike Free that is also water-resistant and highly visible at night. 
Finishing touches include the USA tongue pull alongside the custom Stars and Stripes liners featuring the words “Land of the Free” and “Home of the Brave.” The Nike Flyknit Chukka Trainer FSB is available now at select outlets including Sneaker Politics.
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Dopeness: Mercedes-Benz AMG Surfboard






The latest Mercedes-Benz to top our wish lists actually doesn’t have an engine, wheels, or a luxurious cabin. Also known as the “Silver Arrow of the Seas,” the latest MB is actually an AMG-inspired Surfboard, which the German brand is making in very limited numbers with the help of surfer Garrett McNamara and advertising agency BBDO

Much like their road-bound vehicles, the surfboard is made to move fast and offer peak performance, which in this case means being shaped to ride the huge waves of Nazare Canyon off the coast of Portugal, where McNamara surfed a wave that topped out at 78-feet in 20011. The board also features a built-in telemetry system to track performance for the rider. With one going to McNamara, you’ll have to fight hard to get your hands on one of the last three to be produced.


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2.06.2014

Top Shelf: 2015 BMW X3 Unveiled








Lovely..

If you’ve been hanging out here at AA long enough, you’ll know that I’m no stranger to the BMW family. I’ve been down for years. I love all cars, but have always put my money on BMW, just can’t drive anything else right now.  So I stay close to them and keep an eye on what they drop and support the brand religiously. It’s almost scary, people. 

Inside and out, BMW‘s highly-successful luxury crossover, the X3, has received some very handsome upgrades for 2015. Perhaps the biggest is the new xDrive 28d version of BMW’s 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine, which produces 180hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, which transfers power through an eight-speed automatic transmission and carries the car to 60mph in just under 8 seconds. On the exterior, the front headlamps have been extended, the front grilled chromed out, and new brake cooling vents were added. 

Inside, the chrome trim continues, contrasting the leather upholstery. BMW has also upgraded the technology with a new Parking Assistant, Active Driving Assistant, Lane Departure, City Collision Mitigation, and Pedestrian Warning. Pricing for the new 2015 begins at $42,825.

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Kicks Flow: New Balance Spring/Summer 2014 “Blue Tab” Collection




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As we slowly approach Spring, most of us who love running outside and get bored of that pesky treadmill are going to start looking for new gear and kicks to run in. It almost seems like all of the brands have really stepped up their kicks lately for running. Or maybe running is just becoming super popular, I don’t know, but I’ve never seen so many quality running shoes drop in my life. It’s definitely been a good year for runners worldwide. 

Our good friends over at New Balance present the Spring/Summer 2014 delivery of their ongoing “Blue Tab” series. Combining bold designs with performance-based running silhouettes, this collection consists of the MRC1600L, MR1400BL and M890BL3 in a trio of tonal black colorways with clean white soles. Each pair sits atop their respective REVlite sole before being finished with the series’ signature blue tab. The New Balance Spring/Summer 2014 “Blue Tab” collection will be available at size? starting February 7th.

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2.05.2014

Kicks Flow: ASICS Gel Epirus White/Seaform







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A criminally underrated silhouette from the retro runner pantheon, the ASICS Gel Epirus makes a welcome comeback in 2014 in an appealing new colorway. The traditional build combines buttery suede, breathable mesh and metallic silver leather at the side stripes. 

Seafoam overlays and a stark white base make for a nice balance of colors, while an EVA foam midsole and rubber outsole deliver a comfortable ride. You can find these kicks in stock now at select ASICS retailers, including in-store at Feature Sneaker Boutique.

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