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Toro Y Moi & Astronauts, etc. Cover 'Rocket Man'
Posted on September 14 2015
Why not start the week off right with some awesome new music from Tory Y Moi and keyboardist Anthony Ferraro aka Astronauts, etc. The two musicians decided to collaborate...
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Leland Foster Illustrates Modern Day Banks Family
Posted on September 12 2015
Check out these awesome illustrations by Leland Foster of what the Banks family may have looked like in 2015. As The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air celebrates its 25th anniversary, Foster and retailer Lyst...
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Disclosure Drops New Video Featuring Lion Babe
Posted on September 11 2015
English electronic duo Disclosure just released this brand new video featuring New York neo-soul duo Lion Babe. We're definitely feelin' the visuals and the record makes us wanna get up and dance...
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Tinashe Releases First Single Featuring Young Thug
Posted on September 10 2015
Fast-rising star Tinashe just released the first single off her upcoming album Joyride. Entitled 'Party Favors,' the bass-heavy record features Young Thug and production from Boi-1da. We're expecting to hear...
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Harvard Students Design Slovenian Alpine Shelter
Posted on September 09 2015
Its design originally caught our attention, but its creation really ended up standing out. Created by Harvard design students and OFIS Architects, the alpine shelter, built for climbers of Slovenia's Skuta Mountain,...
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3.1 Philip Lim Collabs with Linda Farrow On Sunglasses Collection
Posted on September 09 2015
Two of the biggest hitters in luxury eyewear have collaborated on a Fall/Winter sunglasses collection. Featuring three models, materials used include Italian acetate, stainless steel and nylon lenses. All frames were...
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Bob Kramer Makes The World's Best Knives
Posted on September 07 2015
Here at Native Ken, we put major emphasis on quality. We understand what it takes to create the very best eyewear and have a supreme appreciation for the process behind...
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PARTYNEXTDOOR Releases Spacey 'I'm Good' Record
Posted on September 06 2015
We hope you're enjoying the long weekend! To make it even better, here is some new music from PARTYNEXTDOOR featuring Amir Obe and production from WondaGurl. We're loving the spacey sound...
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Molten Sulphur Rivers Photographed by Reuben Wu
Posted on September 05 2015
Chicago-based photographer Reuben Wu traveled to Indonesia to photograph the incredible Blue Fire Crater in Ijen. According to Wu, "the journey into the Ijen Caldera is not for the faint...
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Longboard Through The Beautiful Country of Norway
Posted on September 03 2015
We were simply stumped after watching this. What do we wanna do as soon as possible - learn to longboard or travel to Norway? Both seem like amazing options after...
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Solid Denim Eyewear by Mosevic
Posted on September 02 2015
We love seeing new and unique ideas, especially in the world of eyewear. UK brand Mosevic is doing something completely different, and very cool, with their solid denim glasses (and...
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Majid Jordan & Drake Release 'My Love' Video
Posted on September 01 2015
The OVO crew is at it again. We can't wait for the next Majid Jordan project. Drake's Views From The 6 is also coming soon. Now we just need some...
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Awesome Drone Footage of Surfers In Teahupo'o
Posted on September 01 2015
Talk about beautiful visuals - crystal clear water, warm sun, colorful boats and surfers. Filmmakers Brent Bielmann and Eric Sterman traveled to Teahupo'o to document so much of what makes...
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Toro Y Moi Drops Surprise Mixtape 'Samantha'
Posted on August 31 2015
Toro Y Moi, the man responsible for one of our favorite albums ever with Anything In Return, just released this surprise mixtape entitled Samantha. We haven't pressed play yet but we've...
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Meet London's Best Apron Maker
Posted on August 31 2015
When we think 'apron,' we don't get very excited. I mean, it's just a piece of cloth that's supposed to get dirty. Boring, right? Wrong. London's Nigel Ruwende has found beauty...
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Autre Ne Veut Releases 'World War Pt. 2' Jazz Remix
Posted on August 30 2015
Here's something nice for your Sunday evening. NYC singer Arthur Ashin aka Autre Ne Veut recently shared a jazz remix of his latest single 'World War Pt. 2,' off his upcoming Age of...
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London Meets Japan with Glints Eyewear
Posted on August 30 2015
Glints appears to be London's answer to Warby Parker, as the new eyewear brand looks to capitalize on the straight-to-consumer business model. Sourced and constructed in Japan, Glints takes on...
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The Perfect Biking Device For Urban Riders
Posted on August 28 2015
Listen up New York City riders! This may be the device that turns your great ride into an unforgettable one. Done are the days of having to wear headphones for...
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How To Dress Well Says 'Thank You' with New Video
Posted on August 28 2015
To say thank you for an incredible past year, artist Tom Krell aka How To Dress Well, released a cool little video for his 'Precious Love' record. Krell, along with...
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Amazing Japanese Landscape Photography
Posted on August 27 2015
Japanese photographer Hidenobu Suzuki recently shared a few amazing images of his homeland that has us wondering what the hell is taking so long with this whole teleporting thing. We. Wanna....
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Brooklyn Artist Tei Shi Drops Gorgeous Video
Posted on August 26 2015
We're always on the lookout for exciting new talent, so this song and video from Tei Shi, a young singer based out of Brooklyn, New York, got us very excited....
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Coolest Cribs In Movie History
Posted on August 24 2015
Being from New York, we absolutely love architecture (The Empire State) and cinema (De Niro baby). When they can somehow be combined, we immediately pay attention. AnOther Magazine just dropped this...
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The Weeknd Releases 'Tell Your Friends' Video
Posted on August 24 2015
The Weeknd's new album Beauty Behind The Madness leaked today and we couldn't help but do the whole download thing as soon as we heard the news. The project is better...
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Eyewear Sleeves by MAKR
Posted on August 22 2015
We're always on the lookout for high quality accessories, and these incredible hand-stitched eyewear sleeves fall into that category perfectly. Made with Chromexcel leather and antique brass, the sleeves come in black, navy...
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Mike Winkelmann Creates Futuristic Landscapes
Posted on August 21 2015
We'd much rather let the images do the talking on this one. Incredible digital artist Mike Winkelmann has created futuristic landscapes every day for the past 8 years using programs...
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Lamborghini Unveils Fastest Ever Production Car
Posted on August 19 2015
We love fast cars, especially when that car is a Lamborghini and especially when it just so happens to be the fastest production car ever produced. Unveiled in Monterrey, California at...
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1970's Skate Culture Photographed by Hugh Holland
Posted on August 18 2015
If you're a New Yorker chances are you're no stranger to the skateboard scene. Stroll the streets of the city and you're certain to catch a glimpse of long-haired, jean...
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Chet Faker Remix's '1998' Featuring Banks
Posted on August 16 2015
Chet Faker's Built On Glass album was one of our favorite projects of 2014, thanks in large part to the amazing single '1998.' Lucky for us, Faker decided to release...
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Four Tet Debuts Unreleased Song
Posted on August 13 2015
We're always on the lookout for awesome new music, so we were very happy to find this previously unreleased song from UK artist Four Tet. While he isn't widely known, Four Tet definitely has...
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Jamie xx Opens New York Pop-Up Shop
Posted on August 13 2015
We haven’t stopped playing ‘In Colour’ since Jamie xx dropped the debut album back in June, which makes this amazing news. Responsible for what might just be the song of...
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Thom Browne Ready To Take Over NYC
Posted on August 12 2015
Thom Browne’s unique suits - a combination of quality materials and trademark tailoring - have made him famous in the world of fashion. While his success is evident by his...
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Olivier Dwek Builds Beautiful Greek Home
Posted on August 10 2015
Featuring a series of rooms, balconies and terraces, architect Olivier Dwek recently completed ‘house T’ on the Greek Island of Kefalonia. 30 miles from the country’s mainland, the home is...
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Nat Geo 2015 Traveler Photo Contest Winners
Posted on August 05 2015
National Geographic just announced the winners of their 2015 Traveler Photo Contest and the unveiled photographs definitely got our attention. From outdoor scenes to travel portraits from places like India, Romania and...
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Monocle Travel Guide: Hong Kong
Posted on August 04 2015
Hong Kong is one of the most visited cities on earth, and after watching this video travel guide from Monocle, it isn’t hard to see why. From the neon lights and...
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Oliver Peoples Releases ‘West’ Collection
Posted on August 03 2015
Cool ocean water, seagulls, a picnic on the beach, a cute dog, and that special someone. This is summer in California and the inspiration for Oliver Peoples' new ‘West’ collection....
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Designer Phillipe Starck Releases Luggage Collection
Posted on July 30 2015
One of our favorite designers and architects, Philippe Starck, has just released a collaboration with luggage company Delsey. Featuring 16 sleek and unique pieces, from totes to duffles and suitcases,...
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Drake Releases Four New Tracks
Posted on July 29 2015
Meek Mill is probably wishing he never called out Drake, as the Toronto rapper fires back with yet another record entitled ‘Back To Back Freestyle.’ Referencing Meek’s relationship with Nicki...
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The Jack Shainman Gallery Presents Yoan Capote
Posted on July 26 2015
One of our favorite things to do at Native Ken is checking out all the latest art exhibitions only a few blocks away from our Chelsea shop. The Jack Shainman...
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Work Out New York
Posted on July 23 2015
Good friend and Native Ken client Courtney Paul is gearing up to be featured with other top fitness trainers on Bravo’s new reality show Work Out New York, set to...
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Karim Rashid Designs SoHo Condo
Posted on July 21 2015
One of our favorite designers, New York’s own Karim Rashid, has completed the design of an all-new SoHo condo, set to officially open in 2017. Featuring 8 to 10 units,...
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SUPER 'Tuttolent' Collection
Posted on July 20 2015
SUPER is at it again with a new six-frame sunglass collection entitled ‘Tuttolente’ or ‘all-lens.’ A collab with optical company Zeiss, the glasses feature mirrored lenses which serve as both...
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London’s Coolest Hotel
Posted on July 16 2015
When the guy behind Studio 54 and Palladium decides to enroll in a new project, you pay attention. Mixing tradition with modernity, Ian Schrager’s latest hotel project, The London Edition,...
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Oliver Peoples Collaborates with Public School
Posted on July 14 2015
These are clean. New York’s own Public School, led by Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow, collaborated with Oliver Peoples on an awesome three-frame collection. Featuring a bold acetate frame...
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New Music From Majid Jordan
Posted on July 13 2015
Drake’s OVO Label keeps rising as the artist recently debuted his new radio show on Apple Music. Featuring new cuts from the Toronto rapper and fellow label mates including Majid...
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Persol 'Typewriter Edition' Sunglasses
Posted on July 11 2015
Persol recently released two new frames as part of their ‘Typewriter Edition’ sunglass collection. Featuring a metal bridge finished with laser engraving, rivets inspired by the letters found on typewriters,...
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SUPER 'Italian Holiday' Collection
Posted on July 08 2015
SUPER just released their new ‘Italian Holiday’ collection featuring five unique frames perfect for the summer. Modeled after the timeless style the boot-shaped country is known for, the frames' colorways...
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