Upper Playground
Upper Playground x adidas Originals: Sam Flores
Finishing things off for the 2008 summer collection between Upper Playground and adidas Originals is this 4th and final offering from New Mexico transplant Sam Flores. Leaving the world of instituted art prematurely, Sam Flores would go on to become an established...
Upper Playground x adidas Originals Stan Smith: Aesop Rock
In Upper Playground's whirlwind of releases done in collaboration with adidas, this month's third volume features hip-hop artist Aesop Rock. For Aesop Rock, his design features inspirations lingering from his album of last year, None Shall Pass. The faded green and gold...
Upper Playground x adidas Originals: Herbert Baglione
Brazilian artist Herbert Baglione finds himself as the first artist collaborator to kick off San Francisco art outfit Upper Playground's adidas Originals artist campaign. The Sao Paulo based artist has become a well known figure throughout the art world for his simple...
Obey x Upper Playground Obama Hope Hoodie
After successfully securing the Democratic nomination for the 2008 US Presidential Election, things are in full force from all of Obama's legions of celebrity supporters. From mass middle-name changes to Hussein (Obama's middle name) to artist backings on multiple levels,...
Upper Playground New Era 2008 July Releases
San Francisco's Upper Playground has become a great vehicle in the art scene, enabling worthy artists a great chance to showcase their talents over numerous mediums. In their monthly New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap release, Upper Playground has offered the popular New Era...
Boogie x Upper Playground
Serbian street photographer Boogie is famous for his raw, uncut imagery and portrayal of human conditions in some of the world's most turbulent locations. Focusing on black and white photographs there is a direct emotional connection that captures the audience in no way seen...
Upper Playground Los Angeles Grand Opening Gallery
With much to talk about with the recent grand openings of art-based retail spaces via Upper Playground, Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, what would an event like this be without a proper art gallery showing? Aside from providing a space to house Upper Playground products,...
Upper Playground Los Angeles & The Last Laugh Grand Opening
This weekend marked the collective grand opening of four new retail spaces on Los Angeles' 6th St. as part of Upper Playground LA & The Last Laugh's opening launch. The retailer spaces allows for the likes of Upper Playground, Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol to all maintain...
Upper Playground Los Angeles & The Last Laugh
The San Francisco art collective of Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF are set to invade Los Angeles later this month. Four retail spaces will open up on Downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row, each with their own distinct theme and range of products. Upper Playground's talented twosome...
Upper Playground 2008 Spring Collection Part 2
Following up on part 1 of Upper Playground 2008 spring collection feature is another set of tees from the prominent purveyors of grassroots and street level art. The graphically stunning tees are available now through Stone House Digital.
Upper Playground 2008 Spring Collection
The last few weeks have seen a preview of many of Upper Playground's 2008 spring collections including Estevan Oriol, superFishal, 12Grain and their Premium line. The attention now focuses on Upper Playground's own collection of graphic t-shirts including various references...
Upper Playground 2008 Spring Premium Collection
November 30, 1999
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One of the newest additions to Upper Playground's numerous sub-collections is its Premium line of t-shirts. Among the new features are a refined and slimmer fit to go alongside higher quality cotton. Check your local Upper Playground dealer for the 2008 spring Premium...
Upper Playground New Era Releases – Jeremy Fish & Date Farmers & Sam Flores
Upper Playground has made it a monthly task of releasing a fresh set of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps designed by their talented cast of associate artists. Up to the plate for the month of April are Jeremy Fish (SuperFishal), Sam Flores and The Date Farmers. Available for sale...
Upper Playground x adidas “You Ain’t Gotta Lie to Kick It” – Volume 4
November 30, 1999
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The last piece of the 4 part puzzle between Upper Playground and adidas' "You Ain't Gotta Lie to Kick It" collection comes in the form of Brazilian artist Herbert Baglione. Baglione's previous experiences have included work with the FIFTY24SF gallery. No definitive date has...
Upper Playground x adidas “You Ain’t Gotta Lie to Kick It” – Volume 3
November 30, 1999
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Continuing with Upper Playgrounds roll-out of their artist designed "You Ain't Gotta Lie to Kick It" campaign, volume 3 involves David Choe. Fresh off his successful Murderous Heart exhibition, his adidas and UP design is previewed on the iconic Stan Smith. Stay tuned for...
