Staple’s 3rd series of releases have just been unveiled. Heavily rooted in the conceptual aspect of design, the t-shirts are a return to Staple’s theme regarding “Education”. The collection includes highlights such as a further DJ Muro collaboration as well as To Kill a Mockingbird effort with the book’s author Harper Lee. To compliment the t-shirt line is also the addition of a solid cut & sew program involving various button-up shirts and water resistant jackets/shorts. Available now at Reed Space, however fully expect this collection to be available at select Staple retailers very soon.
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Staple’s 3rd series of releases have just been unveiled. Heavily rooted in the conceptual aspect of design, the t-shirts are a return to Staple’s theme regarding “Education”. The collection includes highlights such as a further DJ Muro collaboration as well as To Kill a Mockingbird effort with the book’s author Harper Lee. To compliment the t-shirt line is also the addition of a solid cut & sew program involving various button-up shirts and water resistant jackets/shorts. Available now at Reed Space, however fully expect this collection to be available at select Staple retailers very soon.
One can’t imagine what sort of memorabilia and products are associated with a brand with 100 years of history like Converse. As 2008 marks their centennial year, Converse’s New York office has been transformed into a time capsule as eras along the way are documented via pictures and Converse artifacts. Although there’s little chance to ever hit up the Converse office, the mini-exhibition is interesting nonetheless.
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Anybody having seen the original Adam West Batman series will immediately associate with the cheesy cartoon flash screens upon every fight scene. Remember the past with these Pow Pendant necklaces which feature various colors of POW pendants on different chain colors. Available now at Colette.
Upon the announcement of Michael Lau’s CSBOOTH 15 Gardener Still, the previews of what to expect have slowly trickled out from a Michael Jordan-esque doll to the latest, the 2bb1. The 2bb1’s inspirations are derived from the cinematic classic 2001 A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick as marked by the space suit. Stay tuned for more details and coverage of CSBOOTH15.
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Its undeniable the effect “What Did You Wear Today” threads have had on not only the internet’s fashion landscape but fashion in general. As uninspired individuals often pull from various of these forum threads all over the net and others attain internet celebrity stardom, the concept has become a cultural phenomenon resulting in exhibitions dedicated to the subject matter. What One’s Wearing is the launch of a new site dedicated to the WDYWT movement with weekly updates via contributions.
Aside from the World Cup, the UEFA European Championships are arguably the second greatest international footballing exhibition in the world. The recently kicked-off campaign has become the intense focus of Nike in recent memory with a series of footwear marking the countries taking part in the event. To officially commemorate the tournament itself, Nike has released the Euro 2008 Air Classic BW Premium. The design is simplistic in its own right with a full leather upper highlighted by blue seen on the sole and tongue. Available now at select Nike Quickstrike accounts and at hanon shop.
In a recent interview with Slam X Hype, Japanese hip-hop group Nitro Microphone Underground discusses their involvement in hip-hop and how a Japanese group like themselves fits into the global music landscape. Also, as part of Nike’s 1World collection, they talk about their love of the Air Force 1 and how their design came about on the mosaic camo AF1 seen here. The 1World collection is a series of Air Force 1s which round up numerous individuals of diverse backgrounds to put their spin on a legendary classic.
Street artist and legend KAWS has lent his considerable artistic talent and star presence to several different types of outlets including art galleries and clothing lines. KAWS now sets his sights on print media as he collaborates with i-D magazine for the largest magazine project he has taken on to date. The July issue has KAWS assuming a role much different than just showcasing what he can do with a can of paint. KAWS actually interviews A Bathing Ape empire head Nigo in a conversation that shows what happens when two artistic mavericks have a conversation. Also, the printing job on the magazine is bathed in bright hues that compliment KAWS trademark artwork.
On June 21th, Stussy Honolulu will be hosting a party at Next Door located in Hawaii’s own Chinatown. With DJ Muro (Tokyo) spinning that night, this will be a party to check out.
Next Door (China Town)
43 North Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
DJ Clark Kent, Mi Gente Clothing, Brooklyn Machine Works, and NYC Freeride collaborated on the design of a custom single speed mountain bike, M.G. Flight 112, for the release of the Nike 112 Pack. The 112 pack consists of an Air Force 1, Air Trainer 1, and Air Max 1, all in black and neon yellow with 3M reflector and elephant print accents. The color of the bike matches that of the 112 pack, with the frame designed by Brooklyn Machine Works, and paint by Mi Gente Clothing. Now you can take flight with the new kicks and ride.
You may have noticed (or not) that there hasn’t been too many R&B artists featured on HYPEBEAST’s front page. Chalk it up to the rise of ultra machismo hard edged hip hop music as the urban soundtrack of choice making the heart aching crooner seem out of touch or, maybe it’s just unconscious journalistic bias (sorry). With some exceptions modern Rhythm and Blues has been the pelvic thrusting, ultra sexed, over produced singer with pseudo screw faced Hip Hop posturing. New millennium R&B has also given us the vapid, hollow regurgitations of old Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye styling minus the passion, which record labels dub “neo soul”. West London born singer Estelle is neither the Hip Hop poseur nor Soul revival act. However, she successfully pulls influence from both genres as she holds the titles of singer, songwriter, MC and producer with a vocal timbre that is more akin to a jazz vocalist.
Estelle’s second album “Shine” released earlier this spring, is filled with Hip Hop star power that compliments her vocal talents rather than over powers her ability. Most notably, her bubbly pop single with Kanye West “American Boy” introduced her to a new audience that her first album hadn’t. Her new single “No Substitute Lover” produced by a reenergized Wyclef Jean is along the same lines of that single which infuses rap undertones with infectious pop and live instruments. Lauryn Hill’s spirit is obviously present here as Estelle channels L-Boogie at her artistic “Miseducation” peak. One look at the cameo heavy video and one listen to the track gives the listener renewed confidence about the future of R&B.
