There’s a lot of talk about streetwear nowadays. Most of it centers on definition. What is streetwear, exactly? While some reduce the movement to ironic t-shirts, neon, and Nike, others see things a bit more broadly.

After working in fashion for years, Scott Schuman noticed something: there was a gap between what he was selling in the showroom and what he was seeing real people wear on the street. He decided to merge his passion for photography and fashion and started a blog entitled, The Sartorialist.

It’s simple. Schuman takes pictures of people on the street with a designer’s eye. The byproduct is inspiration for himself and his readers. The photos provide a glimpse into local culture and the fashion sense of a city. If you’re in New York, check out his first solo exhibition at Danziger Projects – 521 W. 26th Street. The opening is Tuesday, January 22nd and it runs until February 23th.

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Want to know San Francisco? Visit its hills. San Francisco’s 43 “official hills” provide sweeping views of the city’s layout. Ranging in elevation from 100 to 927 feet, each hill provides a unique & intimate look at one of America’s greatest cities.

GridSkipper compiled a handful of the best hills to visit next time you’re in town. They include Tank Hill, Vermont Street, Fort Point, Filbert Street and our favorite, Corona Heights Park. The collection is outlined on Google Maps with a picture and brief description. Be sure to check it out. Through the hills you can witness San Francisco’s deep culture, history and neighborhoods.

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Last year the TGV raced across eastern France to set a new speed record. Shuttling at 357 mph, TGV became one of the fastest high speed trains in the world. The only train faster is the Maglev from Japan, which magnetically levitates above the rails on a unique railway system. But for now, TGV holds the title as the fastest conventional railway train in the world.

Recently we came across footage of TGV’s record setting run. As we watched, we were jealous. When will the States make high speed rail a priority? Air travel needs a viable competitor. Perhaps a domestic TGV would do the trick. Click read more for video footage of the train’s record setting run.

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Afraid to fly? You’re not alone. Fear of flying, aviophobia, is a common issue. Studies show that 40% of the traveling population have some degree of flying-phobia. This is associated with prior negative experiences, fear of heights, fear of enclosed spaces and not being in control. And, if you add pre-flying stress – missing a flight, delayed/cancelled flights, or losing luggage – there aren’t too many happy customers when it comes to the open skies. But there are things you can do to take back control and conquer your fears…

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Architecture is the face of a city and Toronto has a beautiful face. But it’s beauty isn’t superficial. The eclectic mix of styles provides Toronto with plenty of character. Modern versus Traditional; Offbeat versus Conservative; it’s all there.

The Sharp Centre for Design is a perfect example of Toronto’s colliding architectural expression. Located in the heart of the city, British architect WIl Alsop completed his modern structure for the Ontario College of Art and Design. Built in 2004, the structure houses exhibit spaces, offices and art studios. We recommend visiting the Sharp Center next time you’re in Toronto…

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