Diesel XXX -- not be confused with that unfortunate chrome-domed actor and his unfortunate secret agent movie -- is segueing from industrial clothing brand to international party starter, with a 24-hour global shindig on October 11. The intercontinental soiree will begin in Tokyo and successively stumble to Beijing, Dubai, Athens, Amsterdam, Milan, Zurich, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Oslo, Helsinki, London, and Sao Paulo. No New York unfortunately, except for the 5,000-person grand finale we've been granted along Brooklyn's scenic waterfront, hosted by that Mistress of Seduction, Joey Arias, and featuring performances from M.I.A., N.E.R.D, and Hot Chip.

With America going straight down the tubes, that move to Switzerland -- land of boundless serenity and effortless chic -- is looking better all the time. And since the ever stylish Zurich topped the Mercer Quality of Living Survey (New York placed a dismal 48th), it’s at least worth a serious scouting mission. Best of all, the legendary Dolder Grand hotel reopened its mythical doors in May, so you’ve now an impossibly fabulous perch from which to survey the stunning cityscape.

The fifth edition of the Diesel Wall Art competition has been underway for about a month now—but there’s still plenty of time to submit your graffiti. According to the release, “Painting, photography, video and performance, light, sound, text, experimental concepts including 3-D, performance and show elements are all welcome.” And, this time around, four new walls have entered the fold: artists are invited to defile buildings in Manchester, Barcelona, Zurich (pictured left), and New York. The winner will be announced on June 10. Get tagging!