L.A.-based GPPR presents the lookbook for its Spring/Summer 2012 collection, entitled “All I Wanted to Be Is What I Became” (appended with the overwrought subheading “A Social Study of Civil Disobedience in the Land of the Lost and Found”). The looks seek to examine the rebel persona that inhabits just one aspect of the brand’s identity, featuring a generous mix of patterns throughout — including patchwork plaids, leopard skin and paisley — plus a color palette that hews to neutral shades like indigo and khaki. While not exactly the kind of collection that shakes up the system, the pieces display an appealing cohesiveness and straightforward wearability that nicely expresses a uniquely Southern Californian vibe. View more looks in the gallery below.

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Star Wars Identities is a new interactive museum exhibit, created by Lucasfim Ltd and Montreal’s X3 Productions, that explores the concept of identity through character-driven study, focusing especially on the development of Luke and Anakin Skywalker. The experience is described as a “customized interactive identity quest” through which visitors will develop a better understanding of what makes the Star Wars characters who they are, while examining their own identity with one simple question: What forces shape you? In seeking to map out the concept of identity, the exhibit will highlight three major themes: origins of the characters, the influences that shape them, and the choices they make during their life. “Making-of” featurettes will trace the development of several iconic Star Wars characters, revealing how they became who they are and the choices that could have led them to different paths. The exhibit will showcase a vast collection from the Lucasfilm archives, consisting of some 200 objects including props, models, costumes and artwork. The pieces span the entire Star Wars canon — the original Star Wars films, the prequel trilogy, and animated Cone Wars feature.

Star Wars Identities is set to premier at the Montreal Science Centre from April 19th through September 16th. Go here for schedule and ticket information.

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Montréal Science Centre
King Edward Pier | Map
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E2, Canada

Exhibition Dates: April 19th, 2012 (Thursday) – September 16th, 2012 (Sunday)

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Just as SEIKO‘s introduction of the world’s first quartz watch back in 1969, the unveiling of its Astron GPS Solar timepiece at this week’s BASELWORLD transforms the world of horology once again. With its own Caliber 7X52 movement and encased in titanium, there are no remarkable differences between the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar watch and many of its contemporaries. The truly unique aspect, however, is the Astron’s ability to adjust time accurately and automatically to whatever timezone its in. While such watch already exist on the market, the Astron will be the first to utilize orbiting GPS satellites instead of radio transmission towers. There are several immediate advantages, including limitless range and the inclusion of all 39 timezones around the globe. To activate the automatic calibration, simple push a button and the high-tech system will do the rest. In fact, with its perpetual calendar accurate to the year 2100 and a solar power unit that functions in any forms of light source, the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar watch is taking a first step in a brand horology category. Prices ranging from US$ 1,900 to $ 2,600, the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar will be available at select dealers later this year.

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Just as SEIKO‘s introduction of the world’s first quartz watch back in 1969, the unveiling of its Astron GPS Solar timepiece at this week’s BASELWORLD transforms the world of horology once again. With its own Caliber 7X52 movement and encased in titanium, there are no remarkable differences between the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar watch and many of its contemporaries. The truly unique aspect, however, is the Astron’s ability to adjust time accurately and automatically to whatever timezone its in. While such watch already exist on the market, the Astron will be the first to utilize orbiting GPS satellites instead of radio transmission towers. There are several immediate advantages, including limitless range and the inclusion of all 39 timezones around the globe. To activate the automatic calibration, simple push a button and the high-tech system will do the rest. In fact, with its perpetual calendar accurate to the year 2100 and a solar power unit that functions in any forms of light source, the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar watch is taking a first step in a brand horology category. Prices ranging from US$ 1,900 to $ 2,600, the SEIKO Astron GPS Solar will be available at select dealers later this year.

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Michael Jordan’s mansion in Highland Park has hit the market, and you’re going to have to have sell a lot of rare Air Jordans if you want to put in an offer. Listed at a cool $ 29 million, the compound measures over 56,000 square feet, with nine bedrooms, a three-bedroom guest house, indoor-outdoor entertaining and pool area, tennis court, putting green and 15-car garage. Needless to say, there’s an attached indoor full-sized basketball court complete with a sound system tuned to provide the right acoustics for the space. The tastefully appointed house is where Michael and now former wife Juanita raised their three children. One prospective buyer has already complained about the lack of “Nike Air” on the gates. (We kid.) Check out more looks following the click. via: Baird & Warner

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Coming somewhere in between the webbed upper of the Nike Free Run 2+ and the laceless design of the Presto is the new Nike Kukini Free. The slip on sneakers from Nike Sportswear feature a straightforward mesh upper, with the web-like overlay running over the top to lock things down for the sake of stability. The bottom half introduces the Free aspect, with the flexible nubbed outsole giving the model that much more mileage as a straightforward runner. Among the first two colorways are the bold soar blue pictured above and a stealthy black pair which we’ve got after the jump. Click through to see the full photos and pick up either on preorder from Titolo now.

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Constructed from soft, 100% merino wool made in Italy, COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT have put their playful twist on the classic cardigan silhouette. There is no denying camouflage is making a huge impact in recent times and it has not escaped established brands like COMME des GARÇONS either. The original camouflage pattern is printed as an all over print on the light blue garment. White buttons are juxtaposed against the colorful body, creating a subtle focal point. Head over to COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT stockists in your area or visit UK online store, oki-ni to order this item right now.

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No matter how you look at it, 19 studio LP’s is no easy feat for any musician in the competitive music industry. Believe it or not, the Oakland’s legendary rapper Too Short have achieved this amazing accomplishment by releasing his latest album titled No Tresspassing. To commemorate the occasion, The Hundreds teamed up with Too Short on a limited edition t-shirt. The inspiration for the graphic comes from LP cover for Raw, Uncut, and X-Rated which was released back in ’86. The Hundreds also threw a in-store listening party in their San Francisco store which was attended by many guests and of course, Too Short. Head over to The Hundreds online store now to grab the t-shirt before it runs out.

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