01. Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography

“The first photograph you see as you enter Figures & Fictions at the V&A is a group portrait by Pieter Hugo entitled Pieter and Maryna Vermeulen with Timana Phosiwa. Taken in 2006 as part of his Messina/Musina series, it has all the forced formality of a classic family portrait: a middle-aged couple with an infant boy nestled between them. Yet it immediately challenges all our received wisdoms about South Africa. The couple are poor and white; the child is black, neatly dressed, brimming with health. It is both intimate and oddly disturbing, full of odd details: the man’s prosthetic leg, the makeshift sofa that looks like a recycled minibus seat.” (Guardian).

02. April, The Upset Month – Will May Follow Suit?

“The month of April this year sure has thrown out some big boxing upsets: no less than four shockers already, with quite a few days left in the month still. We saw “sure thing” David Lemieux hammered to TKO defeat by Mexico’s Marco Antonio Rubio back on the 8th of April, we saw “future champ” James Kirkland belted to a truly devastating 1st-round defeat at the hands of unknown Japanese fighter Nibihro Ishida on April 9th (and we almost saw another huge upset that same night, as the “shot” Erik Morales rolled back the years in almost out-pointing Marcos Maidana.” (Eastside Boxing).

03. Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ chart-topping album Wasting Light

“Dave Grohl on Butch Vig, recording in his garage and playing Smells Like Teen Spirit.” (Telegraph).

04. Street Art From City to Cave at the Cinefamily (Above)

“In conjunction with Art in the Streets, the Cinefamily will present a week of documentaries, live panels, Q&As, and parties, featuring many key participants and witnesses of the early graffiti and street art scene. A closing-night party will revolve around the most ancient form of street art—the cave paintings of southern France— with the premiere of Werner Herzog’s new 3-D documentary, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, screened at the Natural History Museum.” (MOCA).

Dazed delivers a look at the Spring/Summer Dr. Martens fashion collection. “Designed to complement Dr. Martens’ iconic look, the new clothing line for fans of their signature boots and shoes retains their unique silhouettes and distinct contemporary style. Inspired by Dr. Martens’ extensive footwear heritage and focusing on the ideals of British workwear, Dr. Martens’ first line for S/S11 features both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories such as chambray and gingham shirts”

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H by Hudson delivers looks at their Autumn/Winter 2011 offering. The look book styles their footwear in the casual space of one’s home. “Home is Where my Shoes are” takes us through a walk inside – boots and lace ups run the range here. Worth a look. (coutie)

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These “vintage” indigo check shorts may be what you need for the summer. They come from Scandinavia’s Han Kjobenhavn. They’re lightweight, clean, and ready for wear. c-store has them.

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Highsnob points us at these Mismo card holders. “Danish brand Mismo never disappoints. We can safely say that we have not come across a canvas luggage brand to date, that is so consistent with their design and quality. Here we take a look at their card holders. In true Mismo fashion, these come in a mix of canvas and leather.”

See more of the Mismo card holders over on Highsnob.

“Beige colored steer skin” is what you are seeing on this nonnative men’s worker jacket. A slightly asymmetric line closure finishes it off well. “Features a banded collar and long sleeves with slits with four hidden golden press buttons. The jacket has a piped chest pocket, two flap pockets and another small piped pocket, closable with a small beige button.” LN-CC has it.

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More video goodness from Rapha.

KILLSPENCER delivers their newest Weekender bag collection: 2.0. “Our new and improved ‘open top’ design features Swiss made Riri Aquazip waterproof zippers with directional locking buttons-snaps. Two interior side pockets and a waterproof internal zip pocket for your Macbook Air or iPad 2.” All of KILLSPENCER’s bags are proudly made in Los Angeles.

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The lightweight iPad cases from Globe-Trotter look very much like their luggage. These iPad cases are made from a resin coated paper which is durable and gloves your tablet beautifully. We love the folder look on these. Classic. Available in navy or blue. (mnn)

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Summer’s are for traveling. And, traveling requires a few accessories. Passport cases are important, and this on from Poketo manages to meld style and function with a sustainable back story. Each Poketo passport case is upcycled from vintage leather sofas. As a result, each is 100% unique.

View more Upcycled leather passport cases after the jump.