It’s quite impossible for you to be born in the 80′s and not be a fan of A Tribe Called Quest. As pioneers to the Hip Hop genre, still a force in the industry today and a favorite on many list, it comes as no surprise that DJ’s are putting out tribute mixtapes with the recent release of Michael Rappaport’s documentary on the group and Q-Tip taking the stage this past weekend at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival with several friends and guest performances by Busta Rhymes and Kanye West. Mick Boogie put together this mix of rare songs, demos, limited-edition remixes, and collaborations you may have missed over the years.

Download: Excursions: Rarities and Remixes Of A Tribe Called Quest

Ralph Lauren Romance and Glamour Magazine, have teamed up to provide an inside look at modern day romance. A survey held in conjunction with GfK Roper discovered that although technology has a role in the way men and women communicate, tradition remains an important facet in relationships. Comprised of 17 questions, the survey polled 1,000 male and female adults, age 18+, nationwide.

Top Key Findings:
·       TRUE LOVE: 9 in 10 American adults believe in true love; this is equally believed among men and women, regardless of age and marital status.
·       FIRST ENCOUNTER: About 1 in every 9 married adults met their spouse online (12%); most people meet significant others through friends, family or at work.
·       FIRST CONTACT: Nearly 3 out of 4 single adults say 1-3 days is a reasonable amount of time to contact someone after obtaining their information; men were slightly more likely to say either the same day or the first week.
·       FRAGRANCE: 1 in 3 adults remember what fragrance their significant other was wearing on their first date (34%); among those single adults with a lucky date item, 73% of say that item is a fragrance.
·       COMMUNICATION: Phone calls are the preferred way to be contacted after a first date by both men and women, although men are far more likely to rely on technology. After the first date, 49% of men said text messaging is the preferred means of making contact and 29% said email.
·       COMPLIMENTS: 88% of men said the #1 compliment they would most like to receive is “you’re so funny,” however the compliment most desired by women is “you have a great smile. (93%)”
·       EXPRESSION: Men say “I love you” sooner than women, and are twice as likely as women to say “I love you” in the first week (19% vs. 10%). The number one thing men want to receive for Valentine’s Day is to hear “I love you.”
·       THE END: Both genders agree that the best way to end a relationship is by meeting in person (60%), although men were more likely to say they’d end a relationship via a phone call (26% vs 17%).

One more beautiful design from Argentina based Estudio Clara Ezcurra:

“Our studio has designed Viña Amalia winery´s labels and packaging since 1997 when the brand was founded. New label for Viña Amalia Reservado, a vertical design that retains the classical spirit of this brand but with new looks, with a luxurious dark printed silk paper in addition, with a small extra label.”

(From Dieline)

Fans, Friends + Fam:

On August 5, 2008, a unique sense of curiosity led your browser to www.limitemagazine.com. Over the past 6 months, you – our beloved devotees from across the 7 continents – have remained dedicated to the pure expression that is Limité Magazine.

This month, as we celebrate our 6 month anniversary, we want to thank you for journeying with us, and we encourage you to continue visiting the site and being a part of the Limité family. We look forward to continuing to share limitless Limité love with you in the months and years to come.

Since our inception, we have featured some of the most innovative minds in the creative industry, ranging from Nick Tershay of Diamond Supply Co. to Piers Fawkes of PSFK. And if these tickled your fancy, keep your eyes peeled for more of the latest and greatest in the industry.

Next month, we’re bringing you a Q&A with Shaquille “Kobe, tell me how my a** tastes” O’Neal and we’re be baking something super sweet with Johnny Cupcakes. Apart from our Q&As, we’ve launched a few new features that will satisfy your fashion and music taste buds. This month we’re proud to introduce “Foot Fetish”, our monthly footwear trend report, and “Top 5,” the latest addition to our music section where our favorite musicians share with us their current “top 5 songs.”

Thanks for continuing to make us who we are,

Adrian Farquharson – Editor-in-Chief

Alex Bursac – Executive Editor

This song is a little bit old, but still killer. Featuring Karin Dreijer Andersson of The Knife, this video is pretty out there. For those who don’t know – Röyksopp is an amazing duo from Norway giving us some next generation Downtempo/Electronic Music. Enjoy!

Our readers are one of our most important resources and we are inviting you to become active members of our vast global community by contacting us directly with your news. If innovation and creativity are your passion, we want to see your work – whether you are an architect, interior designer, product designer, illustrator, fashion designer, musician or boundary-less creative.

And even if you’re not a “creator” yourself, we want to hear about what is inspiring you. We need your eyes and ears. Tell us when you see something cool, new, innovative and interesting that is worth checking – whether it is in your home town or somewhere else in the world.

And publicists, please let us know what your clients are up to! Know about a new spa, hotel, club, event, restaurant, fashion brand, art & design, architecture, artist, gadget? If you are in the know, send us a tip now!. limite@freshmedianc.com

The innovative duo FALSE have struck a chord once again with a very intriguing twist on a seasonal release. They will be dropping a minimal line for their latest season of artistic tees based on 3 characters from a self written micro novel entitled “Beware”. Look to the duo to continue flipping things over on a creative level. Here’s a look at the trailer to their upcoming line….

Check out the synopsis here.

Homeroom, the high end streetwear brand, with supporters like Lupe Fiasco & Kanye West, has relaunched their website: Homeroomclothing.com.

Homeroom has been gaining adoption among those who want something, no one else has. Every piece is hand-made with a unique pattern. They have partnership’s with Diamond Supply Co., which allow them to grab real estate in the Diamond Supply Co. flagship store in Los Angeles and have been featured in practically every (smart) magazine; from Complex to Japan’s Warp to DUB. You get the picture.

The new site offer’s a look at their fall 08′ collection, which is, to put it simply, DOPE. Go on over and check it out at http://www.homeroomclothing.com.