West Australian Highs And Lows are about to drop their Summer 2012 line of tees! With a ode to the fire bans brought on by the Australian summer, Inspiration is drawn from old disco, cartoons and skateboarding scattered throughout the collection. Summer 2012 is available now at Highs And Lows’ Mt Lawley and Claremont stores, also drops Saturday January 21st online.

Illustrator Joseph Senior presents his Pop Culture Hello Kitty Series, shining a different light onto the iconic Japanese cartoon character. Say ehhhh… hello to Hello Darth Vader, Hello Daft Punk, Hello Dark Knight, Hello Gaga, Hello Garfield, Hello Thor and many others.

P.S Not sure why he’s still using myspace….. #strange

ABOVE: Hello DarthKitty & Hello Daft Punk GUY

ABOVE: Hello Donatello and Hello Dark Knight

ABOVE: Hello Gaga & Hello Kissy Gene

ABOVE: Hello Garfield & Hello Kill Bill

ABOVE: Hello Will and Hello Kate

ABOVE: Hello Thor and Hello SuperKitty

ABOVE: Hello Tron and Hello C3PO

ABOVE: Hello Xena and Hello Wonder Kitty

Sydney swimwear label We Are Handsome have just released a look book for their 2012 collection, The Romantic. shot in Miami, it introduces eight new colorful prints: the Eiffel Tower, roses, cheetah, puppies, a seaplane on blue water, wild flowers, lilies and a toucan. yum

Third Chapter are at it again!! This time releasing their first music video, 3C SESSIONS. Featuring a mashup between Australian Drummer Dan ‘DK’ Kerby from Behind Crimson Eyes/28 Days and  DJ Wasabi & DJ Bags.

With a creative mix of old school classics and a hint of Dubstep. Watch DK destroy the pig skins while Wasabi & Bags cut the track to bits. Created entirely in the amazing city of Melbourne, Australia. Enjoy

Globe skateboarding have just released their ‘BANTAM’ cruiser deck, and a video filled with bikini clad babes to promote it.

Featuring a 7″ x 24″ Heavy-duty molded plastic with S-TRAC grip pattern deck , ABEC 7 bearings , High grade 62mm/83a urethane wheels , with a 30-day guarantee on the deck and a lifetime on trucks, it’s sure to last even the most violent of shredding.

With the help of eskuché Mark Paul Deren (aka MADSTEEZ ) was able to bring his fem fatale character the “Queen of WEENs” to life where she is controlled by a council of genetically modified humanoids (Zentards) that have no arms, and posses an advanced form of telepathy, allowing them to manipulate matter with their minds.

Shooting entirley in the decaying city of Detroit with multiple formats, has given this short the perfect backdrop for the surreal apocalyptic world in which it is based.

No Cause Media have recently shot an awesome lookbook for the 2011 Nike (RED) Capsule Collection in support of the recent Worlds Aids Day. The collection includes a Melton Destroyer, Cheyenne Backpack, and a Nike Zoom Meriwether.

 Renowned Los Angeles-bred Photographer/Director, Estevan Oriol, has just released his latest project, his 2012 L.A. Women Calendar.

The new calender is comprised of shots of women from in, and around the Los Angeles area. Some of the L.A. women featured through the 12-month calendar include XXL’s 2009 Eye Candy of the Year, Rosa Acosta; models Justene Jaro and Erica Ocampo; and TV host Emily Rose, Angela Copeland, and Amiee Josellia plus many more. The 2012 L.A. Women Calendar retails for $35, and is available now through Oriol’s Online Store.

Spy Optic have linked with Los Angeles-based The Seventh Letter and artist PUSH to produce a take on the brand’s Platoon Snow Goggle. The gogs feature a variety of quality aspects including impact-resistant lenses, Spy’s patented anti-fogging venting system, and 100% UV protection. Although these wont be needed till next year for us down in the southern hemisphere, at only $150 USD their work picking up and sitting on untill Falls or Hotham are shredding again. Coming with a free bonus lens and collectible keychain bearing the signature artwork of PUSH.

Available Via Spy Optic Online Store.

Third Chapter has recently dropped this dope as fuck skate edit entitled ‘THE GARDEN STATE’ featuring some great spots all over Melbourne, not to mention the stellar line up of local skaters including, Blake Harris, Rowan “Happy” Sercombe, Jamie Keating, Brett Royden, Rylan McNeill, Cameron Markin and 14 year old, Ben Hodge.

Filmed by James Brown and Steve Murphy over 4 days at 8 different locations the boys pissed off some locals and discussed the law with the cops, but most importantly they shot some bloody amazing footage.

Music. Zion I: ‘Ride’ and Downsyde: ‘Some How’

Filmed and Edited: jameslbrown.com.au

Additional footage: Steve Murphy & Will Kendall

Post Production: Jordan Lister