In further support of Ariel Pink’s recently released “Put Your Number in My Phone” single comes the self-aware, slightly bizarre music video directed by Grant Singer. In a definite nod to the film Midnight Cowboy, Señor Pink — while clad in cowboy hat and fuzzy jacket — wheels his sickly friend through the mean streets of a shopping mall. There, he faces all perils of a failed pick-up artist. Watch the video now, and be ready to pick up Pink’s new album Pom Pom when it drops November 18th.

This winter, the luxury LV brand is stepping it up into some noteworthy footwear choices. First off, the Louis Vuitton Runaway sneaker (shown below in its rouge colorway). The running sneaker is surprisingly not overbearing with its branding, the LV insignia limited to the rubber label on the tongue and Louis Vuitton metal engraving at the back of the shoe. Leather patchwork on the upper and the rubber sole is accented in suede calf leather.

But Louis is also supplying the workwear with their Alpinist mountain boot (above). Subtle, functional and perfect for mention in Yeezy’s next single, the Alpinist’s upper is made of nubuck and metcalf leather with a contrasting rubber toecap, and the rubber sole is tricolored with a supportive micro midsole. The Runaway sneaker is available in three color options for $825, and the Alpinist boot for $1,170.

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Aussie-via-Venice Beach makers of custom motorcycles and surfboards Deux Ex Machina have unveiled their Pegasus — an impressive wheeled steed inspired by a customer’s 1969 Camaro and CBR1000 Fireblades. Decked out with quasi-neon red rims on an otherwise black frame, the Pegasus uses a customized Yamaha SR400 tank, its gasses moving through two-in-one style headers. Similar a Deus Kawasaki W650 they’ve built previously, the bike sports a 21″ wheel in the front and a 17″ wheel in back. Other bells and whistles include the muffler’s brilliantly white coating, LED warning lights, Bates-style head light, custom bars, mirrors and battery box, and the coil-spring seat stitched in black leather. Hit up the Deus’ site on your way to Sydney, Australia for enquiries.

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SBTRKT, Aaron Jerome’s frequently masked music-alias, is preparing the world for his Wonder Where We Land LP releasing one week from now through Young Turks.”The Light”, streaming here, features the soulful vocals of UK’s up and coming Denai Moore who will be appearing with SBTRKT throughout the UK leg of his tour. Moore will basically be taking over the role that Sampha has played as SBTRKT’s go-to vocalist. Of course Sampha still appears on Wonder Where We Land, as do other collaborators including A$AP Ferg, Caroline Polachek, Jessie Ware, Warpaint and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig — who lends his vocals to “NEW DORP. NEW YORK”, the video of which came out today and can also be seen below. Preorder Wonder Where We Land now and set your sights on the release date of September 29th. (Note that the deluxe version comes with six extra tracks.)

SBTRKT fall tour dates & “Wonder Where We Land” tracklist listed after the Jump…

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Smith introduces their next accomplishment in rimless interchangeable eyewear with the Smith I/O7 snow goggles. Aiming for high-performance that is delivered with a minimalist approach, some of the latest innovations of high-performance eyewear include a single-pivot quick release, AirEvac integration technology, three-layer face foam, two-mirrored lenses and Facial Geometry frame design. The I/O7 snow goggles also come with a microfiber bag and replacement lens sleeve, and are available in a substantial set of color options in both frame colors and lens colors. Hit the slopes in high-performance style for $225.

French designer Paul Guerin and woodworker Till Breitfuss of Keim have united because they like to give bikes wood. Their first model, the Arvak, has a carefully tested hollow monocoque frame made from 24 layers of laminate ash wood, and an $11,000 price tag to match. The Arvak bike is custom shaped and comes with all the desired technical components you’d expect from a high-end machine — visit their site for more technical details. But be forewarned you might want to brush up on your French first, before you start trading in your car for some classy kindling on wheels.

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Photographer Russell James may be known for his contributions to Sport Illustrated, GQ and Vogue, but what he’s really known for is his work with Victoria’s Secret, where he’s been the principal photographer for a good 15 years. James has now compiled this book of nudes, tastefully titled Angels, showcasing all the Victoria’s Secret “angels” he has captured throughout his time, with names including such supermodels as Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio. The hardcover collection of black & white photography is exquisitely tasteful and available come October 15th. Order now for $140.

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Owen Dewitt, the man who is known as Grimsheep, is finally releasing his line of tiger-edition vinyl toys through Happy Panda, just like he’s been promising since 2011. That’s years ago now, so the limited run of 100 toys will surely be gone with a quickness. Each of the Happy Panda tiger-edition vinyl toys measure 6″ tall, comes with one body, two heads (one tiger and one sheep dome) and four weapons (two swords and two guns).

But the tiger-sheeple toy is actually just the first of Dewitt’s interchangeable-head series. Rumor has it that the next edition will hold a skeleton/panda switch option instead. But wait… so if all these toys come with some sort of species-shifting pop top, does that inevitably mean countless creature configurations with just a little twist-top action? That’s enough to get any toy collector’s head spinning, so to speak. Heads up, for $50 each.

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