The Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Bryant Aston Martin Edition = Drive-By Fly.

"Nike has combined forces with Aston Martin for a very special edition Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Bryant Aston Martin edition. This special shoe is like no other and features premium leathers and the Aston Martin logo on the tongue. This shoe is a must have for anyone that is a collector of Hyperdunks and Kobe Bryant shoe."

Information Courtesy Of: Osneaker.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Velocity. Performance. Excellence. Dominance. All terms that describe both the pinnacle of luxury automotive excellence that is Aston Martin and professional sports phenomenon Kobe Bryant. Opposites may attract, but the brand new Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Bryant Aston Martin Edition might, indeed, qualify as the perfect pair. Yup, 1st the www.KB24MVP.com commercial and now this.

Composed of the requisite premium leather, Flyfit upper and Zoom Air technology characteristic of all Nike Hyperdunk models, the only glimmer of superlative affluence to adorn these kicks is the signature Aston Martin "winged" logo that graces the not-so-wagging tongue of these über limited edition gems.

As always, Y.O.U. can cop the "Early Bird Special" @ Osneaker.Com OR Y.O.U. can simply breathlessly await the glorious day when 500 of these kicks hit Tier-0 accounts worldwide later this Spring. Drive to the hoop or drive in the Vantage Coupe. Pick a lane.

BONUS:

The Aston Martin x Hackett Le Mans Collection = Cooler Than The Fonz On The Autobahn.

"This is a big year for both famed British auto marque Aston Martin and one of our favorite brands, classic London-based men's clothing company Hackett, official partner of the GT1 works Aston Martin Racing team. In June Aston Martin aims to win this year's Le Mans race outright, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of racing legend Carroll Shelby's stunning overall victory at Le Mans in an Aston Martin DBR1, with its incredible new LMP1 racecars. Hackett provides official Aston Martin Racing Team clothing and sells a range of licensed apparel and accessories, including the super-stylish Hackett Aston Martin Racing Moto Plan biker style jacket (above) for £300.00, bearing the number 59 for Shelby's 1959 victory.

Hackett, founded in 1979, is a classic British clothing and accessories brand which "caters for the head to toe needs of men of all ages who wish to dress stylishly and to whom quality is more important than the vagaries of fashion." The brand takes its inspiration from the traditions of British dress without being old fashioned and as such its products are "evolutionary rather than revolutionary." As founder Jeremy Hackett says, "our clothes wear in not out". In addition to a total of 29 shops across the UK, Spain and France, Hackett is now represented in 15 European countries, Hong Kong and Dubai.

The Le Mans race "epitomizes the true values of racing; endurance mixed with the thrill of speed and a certain savoir faire," Hackett notes. The two Aston Martin Racing LMP1 cars vying for victory this year will sport the iconic Gulf colors of light blue and orange, colors with a fine tradition at Le Mans as well as being immortalized by Steve McQueen in the famous film Le Mans. In addition to Aston Martin, Hackett also sponsors the London Rowing Club and the British Army Polo Team.

Jeremy Hackett> is also known as "Mr. Classic," the title of his regular column for the London Independent on Sunday, which airs his witty, incisive views and observations on fashion and style. In 2007 he published a compilation of his columns accompanied by lavishly photographed style tableaux. Mr. Classic the book is a must-have for any man who takes sartorial matters seriously. As the publishers describe it, Hackett "takes us on a Grand Tour of an appealing world of Bentleys and polo, bicycles and picnics, bow ties and Sussex Spaniels, top hats and bespoke luggage." That's the world The Classicist wants to get lost in, no doubt."

Information Courtesy Of: Luxist.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Allow me to take a brief jaunt down "Memory Lane" and namedrop a few crumbs along the trail for Y.O.U. to follow ... lol. During my fantastically underpaid, yet, incredibly significant internship @ Roc-A-Fella Records (back when the "Roc" was a mere pebble and everybody was still friends), I vividly remember when the already-rapping-about-the-trappings-of-life-in-the-highest-of-tax-brackets Jay-Z pulled up to the label's new offices on 5th Avenue and 16th Street in Manhattan in his fresh-off-of-the-lot Platinum Range Rover 4.6. This purchase only further legitimized his luxurious lyrics and, well, it was just a pretty damn awesome truck too!

A still young Hov opened the doors and let us peek around his latest talk-of-the-town ride and, while it was indeed platinum painted perfection, I was stoked that the dealer gave him an official "Land Rover/Range Rover" hat as a keepsake to go along with his new set of wheels. I know, Y.O.U. drop 30-40 grand more than what a pauper could scrap together for the Range Rover 4.0 model and the car dealer gives Y.O.U. a new cap like, "cocksucker, beat it!" ... lol. I don't really know why I was impressed.

Anyway, I have always admired the confluence of tasteful style with a hint of non-traditional sports marketing when it comes to clothes. Like, the Prada America's Cup sneakers where the "bees-knees" before they got whored out and their patent leather lost much of it's luster ... lol. However, that collaboration was a good 1, much like this designer duet between iconic affluent automobile maker Aston Martin and "Mr. Classic" himself, Jeremy Hackett.

The Hackett brand's commitment to enduring style, unwavered by the tacky whims of mass fashion frenzy, speaks to me personally and is a harmonious partner in this Livestyle chorus of cool.

Now, am I currently in the market to cop a new 2009 Aston Martin Vantage? Ummmmmmmm, no. Am I in the market to cop 1 of these Aston Martin and Hackett Le Mans Collection pieces (NOTE: Preferably the racing rugby)? Yes. Holla @ ya boy in BK!

I Place My Bid On The Lamborghini Estoque 4-Door Hybrid, Kid!

"Lamborghini's 'New World' May Be a Hybrid
By Chuck Squatriglia October 01, 2008 | 5:48:09 PM Categories: Exotics, Hybrids, Paris Auto Show


After taunting us for weeks with teaser pics of the four-seater it's bringing to the Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini has pulled the wraps of the Estoque and suggested it could be -- get this -- a hybrid.

That's right, a hybrid. The company that last spring said it couldn't possibly meet Europe's tightening emissions rules may jump on the gas-electric bandwagon with a car it's been saying "is not just a new Lamborghini. It's a whole new world." Sant'Agata insists the car is just a concept at this point -- though everything it says suggests the car will be built -- but makes it clear it takes the company in a new direction.

"It is a concept that provides a clear indication of the future," the company says. "This applies to the new, elegant self-confidence of the lines themselves, but even more to the concept of the vehicle."

Lamborghini calls the Estoque an "everyday sports car," albeit one that will probably carry a $200,000 price tag, that combines the performance of the Gallardo with the convenience and comfort of a sedan. "With our existing cars, there is day-to-day usability, but they are not used every day," company president Stephan Winkelmann told AutoWeek. "Most of them are used for less than 5,000 kilometers a year. This car is something different. It's for every day use."

The Estoque -- the name refers to the sword matadors use to kill bulls -- is the first four-door to roll out of Sant'Agata since the company built the abominable Portofino for the Frankfurt auto show in 1987. Whereas the Porotfino looked like a Chrysler with scissor doors, the Estoque looks like a Murcielago or Reventon with four doors. It's all sharp angles and long lines, coming in at almost 17 feet long. Those 23-inch wheels are nearly 10 feet apart. Unlike the Gallardo and Murcielago, the all-wheel-drive Estoque carries its engine just behind the front axle. Lamborghini claims the car's weight distribution approaches 50-50, providing "unparalleled agility and handling precision."

Read The Full Story Here: Wired.Com


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: This is just a prototype, but it definitely looks like a very plausible and functional model ... basically, this shit looks ready to go. Dammit man! I see this car giving the Aston Martin "Rapide" a particularly hard time once they both hit the market. The waiting list starts NOW - make your appropriate calls.

Aston Martin DBS x Bang & Olufsen = Beating Down The Block Like A Pair Of Brass Knuckles.

"Aston Martin have commissioned Danish audio specialists Bang & Olufsen to create a sound system for their flagship DBS super car. The BeoSound DBS audio system designed specifically for Aston Martin DBS and consists of thirteen speakers some of which are concealed within the car then pop out when in use and Bang & Olufsen’s unique Digital Signal Processing system. The audio system will be available as an option on all Aston Martin DBS’s."

Information Courtesy Of: Sybarites.Org

Aston Martin's Official Website: Astonmartin.Com


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: C'mon, Alpine and Bose audio systems for your luxury car are soooooooooooo, 1992! What, do Y.O.U. still have a Benzi Box too? LOL. This Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio component is not the equivalent of placing 2 house speakers in your trunk and running them through an old Kicker amp. Yes, I might have to rob a bank in order to afford this car, but that's besides the point ... lol.