The June 2012 issue of the illustrious Paper Magazine features Azealia Banks !Rocking playful sexy looks she opens up about music success and what it takes to make in the business: “The music industry is like a machine,” she says. “It’s always going, and this new generation of artists — me, A$AP Rocky, Rita Ora — we’re the fuel that’s keeping it going. And once you get in that machine you’ve gotta run with it. There’s a crazy inertia that’s been going for years and years and years, and it’s not gonna stop for you, so you’ve gotta keep fucking working. The minute you stop working, that’s when you get stuck in the gears. And that’s when it grinds you up and spits you out.” But doesn’t that constant work leave zero time for normal-person stuff? “That’s what you give up when you sign that contract,” Banks replies. “This hustle and bustle becomes your normal-person shit.” Read  more over at Paper and see images on the flip. Related posts: » Azealia Banks For The Hundreds Magazine » Paper Dress by Alexandra Zaharova & Ilya Plotnikov » Azealia Banks WAH Nails » Elle Magazine: Nicki Lands A Cover Too » Video: Azealia Banks ‘Liquorice’

With electronic gadgets taking a crucial role in our lives, companies are becoming aware of the need to protect these often-fragile devices.  BRIEFING has come up with several products to help avoid damaging your tablets, laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic gadgets. The new line, Skin Series, consists of cases and pouches, made up of thin yet durable 80 denier nylon rip-stop materials. Shock absorbing mesh material is equipped on the inside to protect the contents, while safety-orange fabric accents the exterior. Various camouflage patterns and solid colors are available at ISETAN Men’s department store and online shop now. ISETAN Shinjuku Flagship Men’s Building 3-14-1 Shinjuku | Map Shinjuku, Tokyo Japan

Dover Street Market is one of the most popular shopping centers in downtown London and things about to get even more exciting with the announcement that their MARKET Museum  is back for 2012. You get three days of “shopping madness, bursting with bargains” on products from throughout their line-up with discounts of 70% – 75% off everything, including apparel, home decor, and accessories from current and past seasons from all COMME des GARÇONS  collections plus other top DSM labels. New items are scheduled to arrive each day so you will miss out if you don’t stop in each day to see fresh pieces on display. It is hard enough for even seasoned DSM fans to make it through each of the store’s six stories of shopping, so you may find that three days will not even be enough to get your fix. Get it your best effort! Dover Street Market Victoria House | MAP Bloomsbury Square London, WC1B 4DA England Event Dates: May 11th, 2012 (Friday) – May 13th, 2012 (Sunday)

Yesterday we presented the new Bape 7Hole Work Boots . Here is now a look at the Army Boots, which also released this week. The high rise boots come with red/yellow laces, leather mid-sole, contrasting white stitching and have released this weekend in two colorways at Bape Stores. Related posts: » Bape Octopus Tailor Camo Army Jacket » Bape Gore-Tex Woven Rip Stop Army Coat » Bape 7Hole Work Boots » URSUS Bape Rain Boots » Bape Winter 2009 Mountain Soldier Boots

Hide your kicks and hide your bike – Dr. Deflation has escaped from Air Max Security prison and is on the hunt to steal the world’s air supply. That is, until Nike ’s Air Alliance, which includes Charles Barkley, Ken Griffey Jr., Bo Jackson, Clay Matthews, Kevin Durant, Megan Rapinoe, and Allyson Felix, arrives on the scene to give him a dose of their own brand of medicine. But, it doesn’t stop there, they need you to do your part to spread the word by using the hash tag “#airforall” with your tweets and by visiting Footlocker and Nike ‘s Air For All HQ . The more you post, the faster you can help extra features to be unlocked for the team to use next time Dr. Deflation strikes at the heart of your Air Max.

The last of the video installments from John Cardiel x Chrome collaboration gives an insight into how all of the bags are made at their factory in Chico, California. From his home in Sacramento, Cardiel rode 103 miles northwards with fellow Chrome rider Ed ‘Wonka’ LaForte to check out the Fortnight bag being handmade at the factory. Along the way, they also made a pit stop at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for some cold refreshments. All three bags from the capsule collection is available now at the Chrome retail stores, online shop and through authorized stockists.

I love that this bikini looks like latex (even though it’s nylon). You have the right body for this suit and you will be causing non-stop beach mayhem. Via Net-a-porter . See another angle on the next page. Related posts: » First Look : Norma Kamali Resort 2012 » Norma Kamali Autumn/Winter 2011 Presentation » NYFW: OMO Norma Kamali & Kamali Kulture Presentation » Norma Kamali Talks To The Fashion Informer » Norma Kamali Studs Collection

Nike has come to Austin’s annual SXSW music, film and interactive festival for the first time. In addition to the countless events SXSW has to offer, attendees have the privilege of getting their hands on the NikeFuel  Free 3.0, which doesn’t officially launch until March 21st. The sleekly designed kicks feature a black mesh upper with speckled grey sole and neon green accents. Those at the conference are encouraged to stop by the NikeFuel Station and Lot, home to a basketball court, futsal pitch and skate and running areas. It’s located on the corner of 4th Street and Colorado in downtown Austin. Check out more looks following the click.

Prada provides numerous print options for their Spring/Summer 2012 tote bags. The prints include 4 floral ones available in various colors, as well as 2 more festive ones with scenes depicting jovial characters dancing away, in addition to anther showing some wild west scenes like shootouts and saloons. Each bag looks rather spacious and there are a couple of pockets placed inside to protect those valuables. All bags will be available soon at the Prada e-store . Check out the bags after the jump. Related posts: » Prada Camouflage Tote Bags Spring/Summer 2012 » Prada Spring/Summer 2012 Backpack » Prada B.Y.O. Bags » Prada Spring/Summer 2012 Men’s Ad Campaign featuring Michael Pitt » Original Fake ‘Stop in the Name of Humanity’ Tote Bags