Behind the brand: German-based custom clothing line Bobsmade

We recently did a Creative Feature on Bobsmade and their array of artistic products including custom shoes, bags, headphones, clothing and more. The German design studio recently released a behind-the-scenes view of their products to give us a taste of daily life at Bobsmade. The visua ...

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By theComplex| 1 Comment | Art, Design
Advertising: Google goes right for the heart with ‘Chrome: Dear Sophie’ commercial

Warning: emotional level = high. Google knew their new Spring/Summer 2011 commercial for Google Chrome, titled 'Dear Sophie,' would make us tear up a little and get all sappy. I can't be touchy-feely and techie! Ugh! Google is in our heads AND our hearts!? "Do no evil," my ass. Their ne ...

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By theComplex| 1 Comment | Advertising, Technology
Billboard Music Awards 2011: Beyoncé Honored by Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder & More

Looks like it's going to be another year of Beyoncé-vision and we certainly don't mind! The 16-Grammy winning R&B/Pop diva received the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards which aired May 22nd, on ABC. The tribute included a salute from our First Lady Michell ...

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Can ABC’s ‘Charlie’s Angels’ live up to the ʽ70s series?

ABC's Fall 2011 line up will be kicking off sooner than we can blink and people are eagerly waiting to see if Charlie's Angels can live up to the popular 1970's series and successful TV films. Do we like chicks that kick ass? Yup! Does it help if they're hot? More than not. Is this show dynam ...

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By theComplex| 1 Comment | Film, On TV, Reviews
Preview Muhsinah’s new ‘Gone’ EP

It is amazing what treasures lurk in the "unsigned talent" bin. Indie Soul Singer, Songwriter and Producer Muhsinah has worked with Common, J*Davey, The Foreign Exchange, Flying Lotus and more and she is about to release a brand new EP titled Gone. The D.C. native and Howard graduate's voc ...

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Contest: Win a Hennessy V.S Limited Edition Flask + iPad 2

Hennessy is commemorating the release of their Limited Edition Remixed flask sleeves by giving away a Remixed prize pack consisting of a sleeve, a pair of Remixed sunglasses, and a wristband each week. After six weeks, one lucky winner will take home a brand new Apple iPad 2. Pretty sweet socia ...

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No boy’s on her level: Katy B’s new “Easy Please Me” video

Sorry fellas, there's no pleasing UK Dance music songstress Katy B as she hustles a few cheesy guys out of their cash in the official video for "Easy Please Me." The track is the fourth single from her debut album On A Mission available now on iTunes. I love the lyrics and Katy's got one ...

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By theComplex| 2 Comments | Film, Music
If Fonts Were Dogs, Comic Sans would be…

The hilarious minds at fuckyeahdementia.com decided that a typography poster by finelinedesign needed a bit of tweaking to include every designer's most hated font, Comic Sans. One day, someone will have the heart to kill it. One sweet day...

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New Dancehall, Bashment & Reggae from The Heatwave on Rinse FM 5/15

Rinse FM's Gabriel Heatwave and Benjamin D grace us once again with the baddest Bashment and Dancehall tunes from around the world. If you're in London this weekend, hit up The Heatwave's Hot Wuk Sunday's on May 22nd at The Social on the West End. Check out the latest podcast to get your weekend ...

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Digital Art: “Move” by Kósa Zsolt

Here is yet another moment when I see something and have to share immediately. Kósa Zsolt is a 25-year-old Digital Artist from Hungary whose new "Move" project has me moving today. Said to be just sketches, these beautiful digital paintings blend a warm mixture of silhouette and color. They ...

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Advertising: PUMA helps you “Walk Sexy” with new BodyTrain shoes

PUMA has jumped into the toning shoe game to battle Reebok's Easytone and Skecher's Shape Ups with the PUMA BodyTrain shoe. These slim, lightweight toning shoes — intended to help you get the most out of every step — activate key leg muscles to enhance natural movement and your overall ...

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Sol Collective’s Global Hood Music Series ft Bomba Estéreo in Sacramento, CA | May 22

Sol Collective & Themashup.net present the Global Hood Music Series featuring Grammy Award Winning Latin Group Bomba Estéreo from Colombia for their first Sacramento performance ever! The show will also include performances by Bang Data from Oakland and World Hood from Sacramento. T ...

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By theComplex| No Comment | Around Cali, Music
New Mad Decent T-Shirts and Upcoming Releases

The Mad Decent label has five new t-shirt designs in a bunch of different colors as well as mugs, hats, vinyl and more. You get Mad Decent stickers with every order! Purchase shirts at bluecollardistro.com. Also check out their new and upcoming releases: Bosco Delrey's debut full leng ...

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Philly Natural Hair Meet-Up | May 28

Our naturalista readers in Philly will be happy to know there's an upcoming Natural Hair Meet-Up on May 28th in Old City. The meet-up — hosted by L of naturalreviewbyl.com and LaNeshe of nesheaholic.com — will include a product swap and pot luck! You're encouraged to bring a dish and ...

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H by Halston’s Summer Collection at Bakers

Halston and Bakers Shoes have released their exclusive H by Halston Summer Collection of fabulous pumps, flats, platforms and handbags. While H by Halston footwear and handbags possess a young sophistication, the styles remain true to what makes Halston unique and desirable — glamorous, s ...

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Contest: Win tickets to see intimate Little Dragon show in L.A. | May 26

Little Dragon fans in Los Angeles can now enter a contest to receive two tickets to KCRW's Berkeley Street Sessions featuring Little Dragon. You'll get a chance to meet and greet with the band and a limited edition Ritual Union 7"! You and your guest must be must be 21+. This is the most ...

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Creative Feature: Artist & “Jacktress of all trades” Goldiloks

How do you describe a friend that does it all? The feeling as is comparable to birthday gift shopping for the friend that "has it all." Goldiloks is a pastry chef, photographer, artist, seamstress, jewelry designer and a new mommy from Oakland, CA. She specializes in Edible Canvases such as ...

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By theComplex| 1 Comment | Creative Features, Food & Recipes
PUMA Fragrance “Jam” TV spot w/ Usain Bolt

PUMA takes us behind the scenes of their new commercial for their fragrance, PUMA Jam featuring Jamaican sprinter and "fastest man in the world," Usain Bolt. The line of fresh and sporty summer fragrances for men and women will officially launch in June 2011. The behind the scenes of th ...

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By theComplex| 5 Comments | Advertising, Film, Sports
Art: DST!’s “Art Is For Fuck-ups”

We recently featured Brooklyn artist DST! aka Dane Thompson. Check out his latest artwork which toys with the idea that the world of art is a dead-end or last resort for losers. In a bit of irony, he features Andy Warhol — a Pop icon and and artist who found extreme success in across ...

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Palladium Boots finds “Hidden Gems Of L.A.” w/ Odette Annable

Hey Explorers! Palladium Boots put their Baggy LITE and Pampa style boots on actress Odette Annable — the beautiful Megan Fox look alike and star of FOX's Breaking In — and went on a little excursion through Los Angeles. The city is so full of global hotspots and sought-after tourist ...

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