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Inside the Hidden World of RWB With Akira Nakai and eBay Motors
Akira Nakai is a legendary Japanese car designer and owner of famed Porsche tuner garage RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF (RWB). While he’s globally renowned for his iconic RWB wide-body kit modifications on classic Porsche models, he’s also respected in Japan’s car tuner scene, racing and drifting his custom Toyota AE86. Nakai’s signature design is his knack for lowered body profiles alongside super-sized arches and wheels. Throughout his career redesigning cars at body shops, Nakai developed a deep interest in classic Porsche 911 models.Just this August, Nakai traveled to Canada to work on a special Porsche 911 for a lucky customer – it was the first commissioned 997 project Nakai built outside of Japan. In addition to applying his signature wide-body RWB kit to the Porsche 911 (997.1), the car was ma...
Your Friendly Runners: Forging Togetherness With Every Stride
Running is a global sport that transcends country borders and language barriers. However, this doesn’t change the fact that many view running as an isolated activity. Your Friendly Runners (YFR), a collective that focuses on the togetherness and shared joy of running, is showing why this couldn't be further from the truth.Growing exponentially, they’re much more than your everyday run club, as co-founder Matt puts it, “We’re not a running crew, we’re a crew that runs.” Through community building, they’re forging an expansive, incredibly tight-knit crew that brings all levels of runners together. This unbidden passion is also putting the group in front of key team sponsorships. This year, with PUMA being the official sportswear partner of the Manchester Half Marathon, the brand has teamed u...
LIV Golf Miami Proves Team Golf Is the Way Forward
Although 2023 may have introduced some uncertainty, for the likes of Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman, the vision is as clear as ever. LIV Golf is going nowhere, and the 2023 season finale in Miami was confirmation of that belief.LIV Golf, the upstart golf tour consisting of 12 teams of four players, just capped off its second season. It was a year where eight events were expanded to 14, The CW signed on as the league’s first broadcast partner, Bryson DeChambeau shot a final round 58 to win at Greenbrier, and Brooks Koepka conquered the field at the PGA Championship.At the end of it though, 48 players descended on Miami, where four teams would eventually reach the Sunday finals. Those teams were the Crushers, RangeGoats, Torque, and defending champions 4Aces. A...
Porsche’s Legendary “Pink Pig” Design Dresses Special Edition Duotone Kite and Board
After a successful debut collaboration, Porsche and Duotone have joined forces again to design a new limited-edition kite and board set. The latest release centers around the Porsche 917/20 coupé, an iconic motorsport automotive that was designed to win Le Mans in 1971 with its wide body and rounded wheel cutouts. Besides its technical capabilities, the one-off model – designed in collaboration with French brand SERA – proved to be a statement in its striking appearance with an all-over pink livery that gave the racing car its nicknames: “Pink Pig” and “Big Berta.”Taking cues from the bold aesthetic of this model, the special-edition Duotone set is plunged in a soft pink hue with similar track lines and typography printed in red throughout. Carefully weaving in references of the past, the ...
Mark Leckey Uncovers the Dark Side of the Coast in His New Exhibition ‘In The Offing’
This month, award-winning visual artist Mark Leckey unveils his latest group exhibition at Turner Contemporary. As both an artist and editor, Leckey’s involvement sees him use the concept of a magazine editorial to choreograph the immersive experience. Alongside his newly commissioned video DAZZLEDDARK, the show comprises work from a line-up of artists and musicians who bring their own take on the seaside theme. Whilst some artists use the show to explore their existing ideas of Margate, others draw on memories of British seaside towns. For Leckey, the show was a chance to navigate his nostalgia-induced connection to the seaside. Having visited Blackpool regularly with his grandparents in his youth, he found the destination to be an escape from the gray city life of Birkenhead – a feeling ...
Le Club Lacoste Deauville Lights up the Sky
Lacoste Ladies Open De France took over Deauville, France for a showcase in fashion and the best in women's golf. The top players in the world came to compete, including Celine Boutier, Johanna Gustavsson and Meghan Maclaren. To celebrate the cherished tournament Lacoste hosted Le Club Lacoste Deauville, a celebration, fashion presentation and night-tournament with a group of stylish and creative players who are redefining the game today. Each player brought a unique approach and perspective to the sport, and the meeting of minds represented the intersection between fashion and golf that’s setting the standard for the next generation.The group of amateur players started their morning with a lesson at the driving range from legacy LPGA and European Tour golfers Patricia Meunier-Lebouc, Greg...
Hypebeast Africa x Samsung Culture Scouts: “A Night in the Life”
Having captured their “Home Away From Home” last month, the Hypebeast Africa Culture Scouts now return to showcase the most vibrant nightlife spots in their hometowns.With all content shot using the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the scouts channel a different area of South Africa’s vast creative landscape. From restaurants to cultural experiences, they each deliver a unique take on this brief. One thing that is a key constant, however, is the shared sentiment that Thursdays are the new Fridays for South Africa’s creative community. “The first Thursday of the month always brings new energy to the art scene and sees a bunch of events happening in every corner,” photographer Teboho Hlatshwayo explains.Explore which places the Hypebeast Africa Culture Scouts visited to meet this brief and what...
London’s Creatives Go Behind the Lens at Polaroid’s Hypebeast Flea Photography Studio
Last weekend, London welcomed the first-ever Hypebeast Flea – a shopping event hosting the city’s most exciting businesses in fashion, lifestyle and beyond. Within the action, Polaroid was invited to curate its own space which introduced guests to its latest line-up of products as well as a competition and hands-on instant photography experience. The brand’s stall was constructed around a curved backdrop featuring a professional studio lighting set-up on the inside and photo exhibition along with a line-up of products decorating the outer. The assortment of brightly-colored attractions came together to showcase the possibilities of modern-day Polaroid, highlighting how its renowned instant functions have now been developed for shooting in any scenario.Though its collection of cameras, spea...
Beefeater Gin Launches Installation Outside King’s Cross St. Pancras Celebrating London’s Creative Spirit
For the creation of its latest limited-edition bottle design, Beefeater Gin has collaborated with London-based artist Rachel Joy to capture the multi-faceted and unique essence of the vibrant city through her signature lettering work.Today, the bottle has been unveiled with an accompanying bold installation created by the artist. Half a dozen letters have been dropped off at King’s Cross St. Pancras train station, a hub for both commuters and international travelers to the city. Created with the aim of encouraging people to explore London outside of its famous landmarks, the letters mirror the bottle’s design and shine a light on the city’s communities that collectively define “The Spirit of London.”“I grew up in London and have always felt a deep connection to the city's energy, rich arti...
Oakley and Patrick Mahomes Launch New Signature Series Featuring the BXTR and Resistor Models
Oakley has just launched its newest Signature Series collection in partnership with superstar NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The drop is the fourth installment of the ongoing collaboration between the global eyewear brand and the star athlete.Included in the new Signature Series collection are the latest BXTR and Resistor models. The BXTR design features a Base Prizm Tungsten Iridium Lens that provides clearer and more detailed views through intensified color and contrast. The pair boasts tan and cool gray colors to reflect Mahomes’ composed demeanor, while gold-tone accents allude to the awards and accolades he’s received over the years. The Resistor model, on the other hand, is the second version of Mahomes’ youth signature product – it signals both the brand’s and Mahome’s continued c...
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ Returns For Second Year
Following its debut games in the Arabian Gulf last year, the NBA returns to Abu Dhabi for a week-long series of events in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.Tipping off the event, the Mavericks and Timberwolves will go head-to-head for two preseason games at Etihad Arena on October 5 and 7. A jam-packed week of unique basketball fan experiences includes the inaugural “NBA Fan Appreciation Day” on October 6 which will see appearances from legends like 19-time NBA All-Star and six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith. Activities such as a skills challenge and three-point contest by players from the two NBA teams, performances from the Mavericks Entertainment Team and the Timberwolves Dunk Team as well as a dunk contest ...
LISTERINE® and Compound Partner to Launch The Whoa Collection to Help Close the Diversity Gap in Dentistry
LISTERINE®, in partnership with Compound, a Black-founded and owned creative agency that celebrates and elevates Black culture, is introducing The Whoa Collection, a collaboration designed to spark conversation, and most importantly, drive awareness and help close the diversity gap in dentistry within the Black community.Through this alliance, LISTERINE is working to expand education and raise the standards of oral wellness in the U.S. by increasing Black representation within the dental field. While more than 12% of the nation’s population is Black, less than four percent (4%) of dentists identify as such. Bringing this initiative to life, the two partners have enlisted Grammy-award-winning producer Thundercat and West Philly native, self-taught, contemporary artist King Saladeen to craft...
