Futura Laboratories have just released their latest lifestyle product. It’s a rug that features Futura’s trademark signature in white on a red backdrop. It is now available at the FL Shop. mash rating: 5/10

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pic and info: FL Shop

Part of New Balance’s Fall collection is the 850 model. It was just released in two new colourways, and is available now at Colette. mash rating: 4.5/10

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pic and info: Colette

As an apropos to Jeff Koons’ new exhibit at London’s Serpentine Gallery,  Channel 4 visited the artist in his New York studio. Among other subjects, they talk about his art, the 100+ people he employs, and his new Popeye Series exhibit.

Part of Nike SB’s July releases is a Dunk Hi Quickstrike. Inspired by Miss Piggy, it uses a combination of premium leathers and patent, and although we’d expect a mediocre sneaker judging from the concept, the final result is one of the better SB releases we’ve seen in a minute. mash rating: 8/10

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pic and info: Aloha Army

If you missed out on their Spring/Summer collection, check out the lookbook here. Now we get a preview of their upcoming Fall collection. So far, they’ve just revealed only one of their tees, which is based on Quiet Riot’s third album, Metal Health. mash rating: 6/10

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pic and info: IM KING

Hall of Fame is getting set to release their latest ‘Collegiate H’ New Era. It comes in two colourways and will be available starting tomorrow at their flagship store, and through their online shop. mash rating: 7/10

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pic and info: Strictly Fitteds

Everyone associates the Moonwalk with Michael Jackson; however, it existed long before the King of Pop made it his trademark move. An enthusiastic Japanes blogger cut together a bunch of old videos of dancers (besides two, all recorded between 1929 and 1955), who no doubt had an influence on Jacko, such as Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Bill Robinson and more.

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“So whether you’re learning the ropes, considering going pro, or just want to tap your inner DJ, this book is for you.” – is how The Scratch DJ Academy Guide describes itself, and aims to be the mini-encyclopedia of the Scratch DJ Academy founded by Jam Master Jay.

The book, however, doesn’t stop at just showing you how to handle a crossfader. It goes into detail and offers much helpful information from start to finish on mastering the art of DJ-ing. From Brooklyn to Ibiza, well-known DJs acquaint the reader how they got started, and what they went through to get where they are today. They also give helpful tips, such as what steps are involved from booking to gigs, and share their thoughts on music, scratching, mixtapes, their techniques. And if you don’t know what beat juggling is, they even go into details about that too.

To mention just a few names who contributed to the book: Grand Wizard Theodore, A-Trak, Richie Hawtin, DJ Yoda, Q-Bert, Nick Warren, Matt Black, DJ Craze.

To find out more, and to purchase, click here.