Yo… I dunno if this is good, or bad for the campaign, but I smell a tshirt… Good look Terry…
August 30, 2008
Heron Preston’s “THE YOUNG AND THE BANGING” x Nike
Heron Preston has just published his first book and curated a gallery show with Nike. THE YOUNG AND THE BANGING is a downtown NYC yearbook that provides a look at almost 200 new faces of todays creative youth through polaroid photography. A first of its kind, co-created by 15 girls or as PURPLE magazine calls them, “A fascinating NEW GENERATION born into the realms of fashion, art and success.”
The contributors include local favorites Tracy Antonopoulos, Sage Grazer, Rachel Smith, Philippa Price, Nicole Saldana, Louise Erhard, Laura Gerster, Katia Hakko, Kate Brien, Kathy Lo, Julia Tepper, Dana Veraldi, Carly Mark, Anna Skladmann and Amanda Merten
learn more about them here: http://www.lagirlsny.com/blog/our-work/
September 4th, 8-11pm
255 Elizabeth Street, NYC
July 26, 2008
BEIJING 2008xGORILLAZxBBC
Aging British 30-somethings will no doubt instantly recognize the faces of the BBC’s new animated 2008 Olympic campaign as the legendary Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy from the awesomely bad 1970s live-action TV series “Magic Monkey,” but kids will be even more stoked to discover this unknown narrative as a newly animated series by GORILLAZ members JAMIE HEWLETT and DAMON ALBARN. Animated by legendary British inkslinger Hewlett with a score composed by Albarn, the Beeb’s new “Monkey” series of campaign animations and multi platform media spots (think mobile, web, and other interactive) is an absolutely radical step for a massive mainstream media company, especially the venerable old guard institution of the BBC. Based on the story “Journey to the West,” a legendary Chinese novel published in the late 1500s and widely renowned as one of the country’s four most important works of fiction, the story follows a monk and his band of disciples as they battle a never-ending array of bad guys and demons on a journey to reclaim a trove of sacred Buddhist scriptures for China. On this quest, the main character of Monkey dazzles in a series of battle scenes which he fights with his magic growing staff from the back of a flying cloud. In the BBC’s new animated spot, says Hewlett, “the idea is that you tell the entire story of Journey to the West in a two-minute opening sequence, which is basically them on their way to the Olympic stadium … this is going to be the sum.
Info: Supertouch
July 26, 2008
Alexander McQueen x Puma 2008 Fall/Winter Collection
Designer Alexander McQueen’s 2008 F/W collection with Puma portrays two different styles with inspirations revolving around the human anatomy. The Spine Mid Velcro features a smooth transition throughout with a rich leather upper while the Vascular looks to muscle fibers and cells to form the upper with a hint of vintage army style footwear thrown into the mix. Available now at oki-ni.
July 25, 2008
Vans Mountain Edition LX
From the Vans Vault line comes a set of Mountain Edition LX models of the Half Cab. Featuring a premium leather upper, these solid kicks are very reminiscent of the previous Mountain Edition releases a few years back. With nice subtle color coordination, all three colorways are perfect for the more contemporary crowd. This collection will be available at select Vault accounts including Ripe Japan.
Image/Info: Hypebeast
July 25, 2008
Enzyme “Icare” Prototype
B-Solo of Kitsune Noir hipped me to the illest bike I have ever seen in my life. The Icare prototype by Enzyme looks a bit like Kanada’s bike from Akira collabed with Batman’s aggressive soft tail (minus the artillery). There are two versions and both are constructed out of light weight materials. It’s also being designed to use a six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engine. I want two (one in red)…
June 16, 2008
Video Projector for the iPhone
Honlai has developed a dope concept for your Apple iPhone. An LED projector docking station! It’s only concept currently, but I have a feeling Apple might roll with this one.
image/info: INQMND
June 15, 2008
Japanese Steez
In the early 2000’s we saw the uprising of Undercover and Number (N)ine, two street wear oriented labels who have cultivated a unique presence on the runway. Now, most recently, two menswear labels will soon join their ranks – Attachment and Julius. Both labels are very dark and very street (think supervillain on holiday).
Attachment by Kazuyuki Kumagai is more of a practical structured look that includes well-tailored blazers, long jackets, and trousers. Julius in contrast, has a very loose and drapey silhouette that coincides very well with its post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Common to both labels are shirts and pants that twist around your body, giving any outfit a healthy dose of haute swagger.
Attachment started showing in Paris this past season (peep the runway vid), and Julius will begin showing during the next.
June 15, 2008
COMME des GARÇONS x H&M
Rei Kawakubo, founder and head designer of Japanese label, Comme des Garcons, will be the guest designer for H&M’s 2008 autumn collection. The collection will include everything from men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing to accessories and even an exclusive unisex fragrance. The collection is set to launch in early November at the opening of H&M’s second store in Tokyo, Japan, and it will hit other H&M stores a few days later.
Ever since Comme des Garcons’ debut in 1981, Rei Kawakubo has been known for challenging the norms with her use of distressed fabrics, unfinished edges, asymmetrical cuts, and monochromatic tones. The collaboration will let H&M break into the Japanese/Harajuku market and compete with the dominating Uniqlo, both known for fashionable yet affordable clothing. This collabo will definitely be worth waiting for since it will be Comme des Garcon design at H&M prices.
June 15, 2008
Justice “Stress”
Justice has always been ill with the electro beats and innovative vids. The video for “Stress,” is no exception. I love the grimey feel of this vid (and share a loathing of wack street performers as well). I’m not sure if “Euro-Gully,” is a word, but if it is I’d bet this would be an accurate example.
