Garnering a lot of attention lately has been the collaborative footwear collection between fashion label Kenzo and Vans, as Opening Ceremony recently announced pre-order availability as well as a second installment coming later in July. Earlier this week however, Kenzo released this can’t help but wiggle your legs in unison video in conjunction with a full stocking of the collection at its webstore. Unfortunately, Kenzo is only shipping to countries within the European Union, but everyone else can still go to OC now for pre-order.

Certainly no stranger to collaborations, technical bag maker master-piece realigns with textile/graphic design label Norwartt for a second joint effort following the all-over-print backpack and matching waist pack released earlier this spring. Dubbed the Two-way Tote Bag, this functional carry-on is fitted with an array of pockets for storage. Keeping versatility in mind the bag can be carried as a traditional tote or over the shoulder via a thick padded strap. Maximizing durability, the outer shell is made from a thick Nowartt print canvas with Cordura supplying a rugged nylon interior and a heavy chlorofibre lining to protect the content within. Additional features include a contrasting PVC base, weatherproof zippers, a phone pocket on the shoulder strap, and fastens with two heavy-duty adjustable clips. This made in Japan Two-way Tote Bag will be available soon in an array of summer-inspired graphics from Norwartt.

It’s highly unlikely that Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen ever imagined the little LEGO bricks he invented would eventually transcend their originally intended applications as a childhood toy and evolve into an art form of sorts in the right hands. In the latest episode of PBS’ ongoing series “Off Book,” we examine the culmination of LEGO’s evolution into art, by seeing three distinctly different examples of creative interpretation. Watch as featured artists Sean Kenney, Alex Kobbs, and Nathan Sawaya show how they have used LEGO to create mosaics, stop motion videos as well as a range of thought-provoking sculptures.

Yuketen‘s impressive Spring/Summer 2012 collection is filled with vintage Americana-inspired footwear. The latest installment arrives via thee Blutcher Kiltie Shoes. True to his style, lead designer Yuki Matsuda crafted them with a multicolored suede leather atop a crepe outsole, with hand-stitched moccasin style details throughout. The shoes are finished with rich leather laces, and a burgundy kiltie. The Blutcher Kiltie Shoes will set you back $560 USD should you grab a pair from LN-CC.

Streetwear label COMUNE recently enjoyed a hearty slice of Americana on their 250-mile motorcycle road trip to from downtown Los Angeles to Parker, Arizona. This video catalogs the open road adventures that saw no shortage of sunburns, beer, or BBQ en route to camp at the Colorado River. You can also peruse a large gallery of black and white photographs and a detailed account from the trip here.

Manhattan-based brand ONLY NY knows that to really be worthy of bearing the name of its great city, everything has to be made with the utmost care and attention to detail. Today the label unveils its new Spring 2012 collection lookbook that features a fresh series of T-shirts, sweatshirts and snapbacks all with ONLY NY’s signature workwear aesthetic and classic vibe. The Made in USA collection is on its way to stockists worldwide while limited quantities are available directly from the ONLY NY store here.

In the years Stussy has been producing streetwear, many of the label’s original fans have grown up a bit — and maybe even brought a child or two into the world. For those looking to introduce their children to the Stussy name the brand unveils the Stussy Kids 2012 collection lookbook. The line follows the colorways and patterns of many of the Stussy summer grown-up staples like T-shirts, button-ups, and shorts, each in a pint-size form.