As the rest of the globe prepares itself to have all of its eyes paying attention to London in the coming weeks, adidas Originals unveils the UK-inspired video for their Blue Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Fusing classic British fabrics such as tweed, corduroy and brushed fabrics with hunting patterns and quilting, the Old Britannia aesthetics are juxtaposed against distressed materials for a unique look. Look for the Blue collection to hit stores in August.

This song has been getting so much damn hype and buzz from its previous remix with The Magician. Now comes Felix Da Housecat turn adding another gem to your already existing kick-ass summer playlist. If you’re around Brooklyn this weekend, RAC Hollywood will be performing at Brooklyn Bowl. Tickets info and details below.

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Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini presented the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2013 menswear collection that fused a combination theme of “La Dolce Vita” and the Mediterranean seaside with a bit of Anglo-American flare.

In the show notes, Giannini speaks of her desire to use strong color to evoke next summer, adding that the new collection allows the Gucci man “to rediscover his chic Mediterranean side.”

Next summer’s Gucci palette is a array of Mediterranean energy from sea blue and green to turquoise, terracotta, raspberry, orange, lemon and pistachio. These bright colors can be used for a suit, a pair of pants or a sweater. When mixed together, they create cheerful prints for silk shirts and slacks.

The new Gucci blazer in cotton jersey is double breasted and fitted around the waist to create the slim effect favored by 1960s “Dolce Vita” playboys. Trousers are classic but on the skinny side. Loosely knit pullovers, net-stitched polo shirts and printed foulard shirts add casual chic. Summer raincoats, a popular look on the current Milan runway, also come in bright shades.

The latest Gucci bag styles range from the canvas shoulder bag to the crocodile weekend bag.

The leitmotif of the warm weather collection is the classic Gucci loafer. In white, black or bright color, strictly worn without socks, it accessorized every outfit in the show.

Everyone knows that you should treat toys with respect. Otherwise they come to life during the night, and rip your face off while you’re sleeping, right? Jason Freeny clearly didn’t get this memo. A former toy designer himself, Freeny didn’t think children would be his target market for his half-dead creations.

The Manhattan based artist buys 18 inch Lego toys, cuts them in half, and then creates their innards with painted foam. Documenting the process via his Facebook page, Freeny creates these interesting dissected figures from a range of toys.

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Designer Chris Hammersley created the BMW Venture concept that transforms from a urban-community subcompact to sporters with a simple press of a button. Once retracted, it’s perfect for taking on any city by extending the swing arms and front wheels to give you a wider stance and added stability. Being only a concept, don’t get too excited and start adding the Venture to your Christmas list. No word from Hammersley or BMW if this will actually make it into production.

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First looking at these pics, you’d assume these are locations for chase scenes in horror movies but in fact, the Neon Museum is where signs go to die. Since the ’90s, unwanted neon signs from Las Vegas casinos and motels have made their way to the graveyard with 150 pieces stretched across two acres. With dearly departed signs dating back to the 1930s, the Boneyard offers an amazing insight into the history of the city of artificial lights (and also includes some pretty great typography and design).

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Celebrating their 75th anniversary, iconic eyewear brand Ray-Ban introduces their Ambermatic Collection. Using the yellow polarized, anti-glare lens developed in 1978 and paying homage to the original 1937 Ray Ban Aviators, these light-senstiive photochromatic yellow lenses darken depending on light and temperature. Available in four styles — two Aviators, a Shooter, and a Outdoorsman, the Ambermatic collection will release this summer with only 18,000 made worldwide. Additionally, this dedicated range will be accompanied by a special anniversary campaign highlighting real-life stories of individuals who dared to defy convention.

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Wolverine No. 1883 Collection introduces the Darin shoe. This red sole oxford is a timeless update on a classic shoe style. The Darin’s soft leather upper features a wing-tip brogue design and floating medallion detail on the toe. Stitching along the welt complements the natural laces, and a bright red rubber forepart on the outsole adds an unexpected edge to and otherwise classic shoe. Available in brown, light taupe and dark grey at wolverine.com.

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We got a taste of the food side of Food & Liquor 2 with “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)“ now Lupe gives us a sip of the liquor part with the next single “B**tch Bad,” produced by The Audibles but wait is this lyrical alcohol? Or something sweet to make the medicine go down smooth before you realize what you swallowed? Look for Food and Liquor Part 2 to be released on September 25th.

Today, CONVERSE UK announces the launch of REPRESENT, a free summer music series that invites fans and artists to represent their music and celebrate musical diversity at London’s legendary 100 Club, the longest running popular music venue in the world.

From July 30th to August 10th, Converse will bring REPRESENT to life through the ultimate live music experience at the iconic 100 Club. With headline acts to include Plan B, Nas, Paul Weller, Spiritualized, Toots and The Maytals, SBTRKT, UK Subs, Santigold, Overkill, Kano, John Talabot, Django Django, Best Coast and other special guests, the free concert series will present nine gigs, featuring a total of 45 notable artists who have helped shape the global music landscape of the past, present and future. Since its inception in 1942, the 100 Club has been famed for its democratic celebration of music of all genres.  Following in this spirit, REPRESENT curates its widest roster of artists to date, giving UK fans a unique chance to see their favorite acts in an intimate setting.

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