With the normalization of relations between the United States and Cuba, Americans are finally beginning to get a look at the island nation and its vibrant culture. Due to government restrictions, there are no skate shops, so breaking a deck could mean going months without skating. VICE and Team Stance head to the island to get an in-depth look at skateboarding there.
You've probably heard that Apple is building a massive spaceship in Cupertino, California. The $5 billion headquarters will house 13,000 employees and span 2,800,000 square feet, containing an underground auditorium, 100,000 square foot wellness center, and seven cafes. Outside, the 176-acre lot will be surrounded by a man-made forest, while a 30 acre inner courtyard will include a pond and an assortment of fruit trees. Although the facility isn't due to open until early 2017, Matthew Roberts takes you on an early drone tour of the impressive Apple Campus 2 site.
With self-driving, electric cars claiming to be the inevitable future of the automobile, will anyone produce a driver-centric electric vehicle? Nissan's BladeGlider is a forward-thinking electric automobile, designed to enhance the driving experience — for humans.
Puffer jackets are warm. Filled with too much insulation, though, and they become more "puff" than "jacket". The Davos from Collars & Co. uses a clever build to maintain a sleek look. Its hood removes in seconds, taking the jacket from full coverage to a form more fitting for a night out. Lightweight poly-fill insulation provides plenty of warmth; tactical stitching and smartly placed pockets complete the package.
Don't let its traditional weekender shape fool you — Lundi's Remington bag has more organization features than most carry-on options. The exterior is crafted primarily from water-repellent grey oiled cotton canvas, with supple cognac vegetable-tanned leather reinforcements and accents. Inside there's 46 liters of space, Alcantara and polyester lining, a dedicated laptop pocket, multiple pockets for smaller items, and a leather strap with a carabiner clip for keys. Two separate outside pockets store shoes and/or toiletries while a flat pocket provides quick access to a passport or ID. YKK metal zippers secure the interior, and the removable shoulder strap connects via four buckles for maximum stability when rushing through the terminal.
After turning a 3D printer into a tattoo artist, Pierre Emm and Johan da Silveir took their project to a much larger scale. The duo teamed up with engineer David Thomasson at Autodesk to turn an industrial robot into an ink master. Named Tatoué, the robot uses the same process as a 3D printer, working off scanned images to apply the design onto the body. While everyone involved anxiously watches, we get one step closer to the robot apocalypse as it gives its first tattoo to Pierre.
Even without the lyrics, the music of Kanye West is a sonic spectacle. But other than the keyboards, vocals, and beats, what else is in there? BORT has a few of Kanye's favorite vocal embellishments.
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Nike is celebrating with a special version of the iconic Air Force 1. The cream-colored leather upper has a coiled snake pattern at the rear, a motif continued on the lace charms, and in the stitching at the rear of the green Swooshes. Underneath the facade lies Nike Air cushioning and a rubber sole with a classic traction pattern. They're finished with matching red tongue tags and a removable red lace bow.
The new year isn't just a good time to get your fitness game back on track: it's also a great time to refresh your wardrobe. That task can be a lot easier on your wallet thanks to the Men's Wearhouse Clearance Event. Running through February 2nd, the sale offers up to 70% off everyday staples, from jeans and tees to jackets, slacks, ties, and accessories. Timing for specific categories varies throughout the sale, so check back often.
Set during World War II, director Christopher Nolan returns to the Dunkirk evacuation — a mission to rescue Belgian, British, and French troops who were cut off by the German army during the Battle of France. Starring Fionn Whitehead and Tom Hardy, the film will be released July 21, 2017.
Tony Greenhand is an artist. Tony's medium is the joint. Far beyond the run-of-the-mill, dogleg spliff you're used to, Tony's fully-smokable joints are each one a consumable masterpiece.