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.
Cut from pure Italian linen and crafted in Northern Italy, Luca Faloni's Bermuda shorts don't chase trends — they define a way of life. Their garment-dyed hues echo Amalfi frescos and Riviera skies, while an internal drawstring and horn button closure deliver comfort without compromise. Whether you're meandering cobbled alleys in search of the perfect sea urchin spaghetti or slipping into sun-drenched silence on a private terrace above Positano, these shorts whisper of leisure with intention. For men who savor nuance, curate color, and choose stillness over spectacle, this is summer — tailored, tasteful, and timeless.
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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.
Levi's® has been defining American denim since 1873 — and the 512 Slim Taper carries that legacy into the modern day with precision and ease. Designed for those who want a clean silhouette without going full skinny, the 512 strikes the perfect balance with a slim fit through the thigh and a tailored taper to the ankle. It's crafted with Levi's® Flex for all-day movement and finished with sustainable details like TENCEL™ Lyocell and recycled water. Whether you're dressing it up or beating it up, this is the evolution of a classic — built to go wherever you do.
Once built for the indoor pitch and later claimed by skaters and streetwear purists, the Nike Gato has always thrived where precision meets style. First launched as the Nike5 Gato Street in 2010, this low-profile silhouette combined premium leather, suede, and embossed detailing with functional grip and XDR rubber — crafted for those who play fast and live faster. Now reborn for the modern city grid, the Gato returns with breezy textile underlays for breathability, a soft foam midsole, and that unmistakable gum sole grip. It's not just a comeback — it's a crossover. This revival is for those who look to the past and gain more traction for the future.
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.