Just arrived at LOOP is the new HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO. Spring 2012 Collection. Another great Canadian brand that is making waves by producing some of the most beautiful outdoor bags, wallets, laptop cases and luggage we have ever seen.

This season in addition to their already popular collection we added the POP Quiz, Little America Camo and the new Heritage Computer Sleeve. Drop by before they’re GONE.

To see the whole collection click HERE.

Now Available @ LOOP.

Today is a bittersweet day for a lot of J DILLA heads with February 7th marking the birth of this musical genius but also a grim reminder of his death which followed 3 days later in 2006.

James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was a pioneering hip hop producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. J Dilla was one of the music industry’s most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Common.

LOOP is proud to PRESENT TURN IT UP!!! An annual listening party here in Waterloo at Jane Bond Cafe. With myself truly at the decks, spinning all night DILLA produced tracks and artists that were highly influenced by this great beat maker. There will be NO COVER and if you want to remember DILLA among fans of his music, this is where you need to be!!!!

Click HERE for more info and don’t forget today to TURN IT UP!!!!!

JB

P. T. Barnum—it does not matter what is behind the curtain as long as there is a line out front
(Gamson, 1994; Lasch, 1979)

James Twitchell would compellingly agree, this is definitely an ad that has shocked the world.

I’ve always said “Charge for the Experience, give them the show for free.”

equally well played on YOUTUBE!

Happy Superbowl everyone. let the marketing dollars spend.

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LOOP is proud to introduce another stellar lifestyle brand from Europe, Amsterdam-based brand SCOTCH & SODA.

From the heart of Amsterdam, Scotch & Soda proudly presents its Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Aline of high quality items, defined by Scotch’s old school sense of style; adding a fresh, contemporary twist and lots of unique detailing to each garment, on the inside as much as on the outside. Influences from all over the world are taken to achieve a diverse look which is characteristic for the collections. Scotch & Soda simply wants people to love their clothes and enjoy wearing them.

TMZ reported Wednesday that when Cornelius divorced his wife in 2009, he told a Los Angeles judge that he had “significant health issues” and wanted to “finalize this divorce before I die.” Soul Train aired continuously until 2006, and the show made claims in later years that it was the longest-running nationally syndicated program in television history.

Source: NATIONAL POST

URBANEARS are back in stock.

Urbanears – Plattan & Medis Headphones, are one of our most popular headphones for the mobile music listener. These headphones are clean, sharp and produce the most amazing sound at a reasonable price. Come see and listen for yourself.

PLATTAN

The Plattan is designed to be the perfect classic headphone with all the additional features that make it above and beyond what a static headphone would offer. It is a full size on-ear model with a rich secluded sound in a compact body. It folds down to the size of your fist and comes with a ZoundPlug, allowing for a friend to plug in and share your music.

Urbanears Plattan from Urbanears on Vimeo.

MEDIS

The EarClick Construction is a patent that ingeniously secures the earphone into position in your ear. The Earclick construction makes use of the bottom of the ear, much like the standard construction, and adds an upward hook securing the earpiece. The Medis comes with four separate silicone size pads. Try out for a perfect fit.

Urbanears Medis from Urbanears on Vimeo.

Now Available @ LOOP.

Honey Jam: Then & Now is a reunion concert and photo exhibit showcasing iconic images from the past 16 years of Honey Jam, the longest-running talent showcase in Canada. Many notable artists, including Nelly Furtado, Jully Black and Divine Brown, are just some of Honey Jam’s past alumni.

Hosted by Michie Mee, the event will feature Honey Jam alumni performing tribute songs while paying homage to inspiring black female artists. An accompanying slide show will feature iconic photos, interviews, video highlights, press clippings, flyers, ticket stubs and other memorabilia from 1995 to present. Featured artists include Jemeni, Belinda Brady, DJ Melboogie, Kellylee Evans, Kim Davis, True, Motion, Eternia, Natasha Waterman, Saidah Baba Talibah and more!

Harbourfront Centre
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Brigantine Room
York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

For more info: Michie Mee hosts Honey Jam: Then & Now

Just arrived @ loop are a serious collection of CROOKS & CASTLES New Era Snapbacks for 2012. Crooks continues to bring it this Spring season with the very popular Air Gun Logo, the “C” chain logo, and the staple core logo collection. Plus also adding a toned down chambray cap with a metal plate front and a bold “CRKS” cap that has a slogan on the back that says it all. Be sure to come sooner better than later as these will not last long.

Click to check out the whole collection @ LOOP.

Vans OTW collection is back with a vengeance. Launched back in 2010 this collection is like no other Vans has ever done. Steering the collection is a crew of advocates made of artists, designers and culture icons. Vans introduces the 2012 OTW advocates Lupe Fiasco and Chris Kong. The two join Eric Elms and Dimitri Coste as creative forces collaborating with OTW designers.

Click the video below to see more.

OTW 2012 Advocate Photo Essay from Off The Wall TV on Vimeo.

The line boasts a number of clean, detailed silhouettes in premium leathers and suede’s, including: the Alomar, a high-top style that draws from Vans classic Chukka; the Bedford, a mid that combines Vans’ heritage with modern, and the Stovepipe slimmed down mid-top with a hidden gillie lacing system.

Along with core line is also the Limited Edition NATIVE AMERICAN Pack – constructed out of the silhouette of the Bedford and Alomar. These models are made in premium leather, hand washed canvas, antique eyelets and distressed printed canvas.

Now Available @ LOOP.

CANADA GOOSE POLICY ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

Canada Goose is deeply committed to the preservation of our global environment and the humane treatment of animals. As an authentically Canadian company, the environment and ethical treatment of animals are central to our values. They consistently make commitments based on these values that guide the ways in which we do business. They recognize that because they use animal products in our garments, questions may arise regarding these commitments and our practices. It is important to us that our position on these matters, as well as the reasons for and nature of the company’s use of animal
products are made widely available.

Since the early production of Canada Goose products, they have used Coyote fur in the manufacture of many of their parkas and jackets. From the beginning they have closely examined and considered the use of these products from both an ethical and conservationist perspective. They are firm in their belief that these ethics are sound.

They use Coyote fur for functional purposes. The jackets are, and always have been used in the coldest places on earth. In such climates, where skin can freeze in an instant, the coyote fur creates a warm environment in the most critical area around the face. The warm pocket of air can keep exposed skin from freezing and getting frost-bitten. It is for precisely this reason that the cultures of centuries past used fur for protection against the extreme cold.

The fur that they use is acquired in accordance with the regulations developed and enforced by the provincial and territorial wildlife departments.

The fur industry is an excellent example of an industry based on sustainable use. Absolutely no endangered species are used. In the Canadian fur trade, government wildlife officials and biologists ensure responsible use by establishing controlled hunting and trapping, harvest quotas, licensing, and training courses. Strict government regulations ensure that
 these quotas and seasons are respected.

Canada Goose complies with all such industry and government guidelines. More importantly, we they take pride in the fact that by supporting this sustainable industry we are also supporting the native Canadian communities of the North and their centuries-old ways of life that are now being threatened. These communities are ethical in their fundamental approach to hunting: They identify with the value systems of these communities, and make a commitment that carries over to the way we do business:

Canada Goose does not buy fur from farms of any sort – ever.

The environmental benefits to using a natural product are clear when compared with the use of synthetics that are sometimes described as an “ethical” alternative to real fur. Many anti-fur advocacy groups fail to take into account the environmental impact of the production of synthetic fur. The chemical by-products of this production process have the potential to do more harm to the environment than the use of the fur from animals that are hunted as part of an ancient way of life that balances the needs of people and wildlife.

There are never simplistic solutions for complex problems. Canada Goose is proud of the principled, responsible and humane approach that we consistently take in making our products. Nonetheless we recognize that there are some who oppose the use of animal fur under any circumstances. In stating our views and practices, we hope to promote the kind of transparency and context that will inform a reasoned discussion, one that moves beyond the shrill finger-pointing that often characterizes both sides of the debate. Good corporate citizenship requires openness and a willingness to listen to all sides on the
issues that affect us all.

Jordan Brand continues to come with some great releases in 2012. One we are really excited to see get released this year @ LOOP are the Air Jordan Retro IV “Cement”. This shoe will be a first come first serve drop, so be here early Saturday Feb 18th to avoid disappointment.

History

The Air Jordan 4 took the world by storm in 1989. Along with a career season came a career sneaker.

Tinker Hatfield once again designed this shoe. The Air Jordan 4 featured many new design concepts. First, the straps on the side for increased ankle support. It was nearly impossible for MJ to roll his ankle in these shoes.

The Air Jordan 4 again featured the air sole heel for added cushioning and a full length mid sole. In the White/Black-Cement, the shoe featured a unique texturing nicknamed “Cookies & Cream” for its striking resemblance. The Air Jordan 4 was another masterpiece to the Jordan lineup.

Nike continued the Jordan 4 commercials with Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee) and created the famous Can/Can’t TV commercial. Spike Lee really liked these shoes personally and gave them some extra promotion in his movie “Do The Right Thing”.

Here is a classic scene from “Do The Right Thing” when the character Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) gets his brand new AJ IV’s scuffed by a bicycle rider and flips out about it, places his shoe upon a fire-hydrant and cleans it with a toothbrush.

Enjoy.

The Air Jordan 3 isn’t the only notable release with a true blue colorway. The Nike Air Flight ’89 is back for the spring of 2012. The popular 1989-basketball-inspired shoe in it’s classic form of retro styling, Air Flight badging and the ever so familiar, Air Jordan IV midsole. Taking back 1989 with a modern twist.

These dynamic shoes were worn but some of the greats from the court like Gary Payton and Ron Harper.

Now Available @ LOOP.

Akai makes a second big announcement for 2012: the MPC Fly for iPad. Merging unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of the iPad 2, the MPC Fly has all the capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard: real backlit MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. The double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses. Check out the intro video below:

Source: HIGHSNOBIETY

Herschel Supply Co. Co-owner Lyndon Cormack gives us a sneak preview of the FALL 2012 Collection @ the Project NYC Trade Show.

Herschel Supply Co. F2012 Project NYC Trade Show from Herschel Supply Co. on Vimeo.

Herschel Supply Co. was started with the goal of bringing well-designed quality built product to market. Inspiration is drawn from vintage mountaineering, American heritage, world travel and fashion. Herschel reinvents these products with modern shapes, fits and feels, with fine regard for detail.

We are excited to see more great styles from this Herschel Supply Co. in 2012.
Always stay tuned to both our blog and facebook for more info on releases in the future.

Now Available @ LOOP.

Here is a small video clip of The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) from the Wed January 18th, 2012 concert which was part of two SOLD OUT shows @ the Turret on the Wilfrid Laurier Campus.

Big huge shout to Phil for making this happen!!! The Weeknd did not disappoint with a strong performance singing tracks from all three mixtapes and I have to admit I was surprised to find out that this show was ONLY his 6th LIVE performance EVER!!!!!!

Pretty impressive for an artist who has been high praise since 2011 from writers @ MTV, Rolling Stone and got a track played on the hit HBO series ‘Entourage’.

To make it even sweeter word is that he just got booked for the massive music festival Coachella in April.

So it was a treat to see this talented act in such a small venue and with the way his career is going it may be the last.

JB

Get a jump on some of the best jeans ever produced in Canada.

The 2012 Spring collection has 4 new models that we are excited to offer you exclusively @ LOOP.

LIGHT WEIGHT PAINTER BLUE – Lightest weight jean ever made at 5 oz per square yard.

DOUBLE WEAVE GAUZE - a soft 10oz luxuriously made with 2 warps and 2 wefts woven simultaneously.

GREENCAST SELVEDGE - a 12 oz Greencast indigo, that provides a nice vintage fade and is a great alternative to regular indigo.

and last but certainly not least;

SCRATCH-N-SNIFF RASPBERRY DENIM – Yes! Raspberry Scented jeans that will last up to 5 washes.

Super FUN!!!!

Plus a NEW PAINTER slim shirt done in the same 5 oz weight as the denim.

To see the collection click HERE

Research In Motion leaders Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis are stepping down as executives and co-chairmen of the board in the biggest shakeup in the history of the Waterloo, Ont.-based start-up turned global smartphone giant. The sudden move follows a year of decline in which RIM lost three-quarters of its market value, botched the launch of its PlayBook tablet and watched rivals eat into the BlackBerry’s market share.

In the most dramatic change since the company was founded 27 years ago, the new chief executive will be Thorsten Heins. Recruited by Mr. Balsillie and Mr. Lazaridis five years ago, he came to be a trusted adviser and their hand-picked successor. Barbara Stymiest replaces Mr. Balsillie and Mr. Lazaridis as chair of the board of directors

Calls for radical change at the company have been mounting in recent months. Its BlackBerry device blazed the trail for smartphones and has 75 million active subscribers around the world, but RIM has struggled of late with dwindling market share and fierce competition from Apple Inc.’s iPhone and an array of devices running Google Inc.’s Android operating system.

The catalyst for change appears to have been the entry of a new personality: reserved but revered investor Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial. Mr. Watsa, who has been called Canada’s Warren Buffett for his business acumen, has been quietly buying RIM stock for some time. Fairfax is now one of RIM’s largest shareholders, and Mr. Watsa is being appointed to the company’s board of directors after playing a role in key discussions in recent weeks.

Critics of the company’s performance may not be immediately impressed by a management shakeup that involves so little fresh blood. Mr. Heins, a former executive at Siemens, is simply moving up the ranks, while Ms. Stymiest, who once headed stock market operator TSX Group, has been a director since 2007. But RIM’s new leadership – including Mr. Watsa, Mr. Heins and Ms. Stymiest – suggested in interviews with The Globe and Mail on Sunday that they are content with the company’s strategic direction and products.

“There’s no need for me to shake this company up or turn it upside down,” Mr. Heins said at RIM’s Waterloo headquarters. “We are not at a point where we try to define a strategy. That’s done.”

Mr. Balsillie and Mr. Lazaridis have been grooming Mr. Heins as a successor for some time and say they decided to act as the company enters a new phase. RIM’s newest BlackBerry 7 devices are now out in the market, its PlayBook tablet is receiving a software revamp in February and its next-generation operating system – BlackBerry 10, which is meant to save the company – is launching later this year.

“Jim and I approached the board and we told them that the time is now,” Mr. Lazaridis said.

The board agreed, both with that decision and the suggestion from Mr. Balsillie and Mr. Lazaridis that Mr. Heins was the best candidate for the role of CEO. In addition, the directors decided to try to recruit Mr. Watsa, a prominent and respected outsider, at a time when the company was under fire for a co-CEO, co-chair governance structure that critics felt was contributing to RIM’s growing problems.

Mr. Lazaridis and Mr. Watsa were introduced in 2009 by David Johnston, who is now Canada’s Governor-General but at the time was the long-standing president of the University of Waterloo.

See the full story here: The Globe & Mail