The urban landscapes of Philadelphia have been captured in this latest book titled Public Wall Writing in Philadelphia. Although the title is short and concise, the subject matter deals with different social environments, from the SEPTA platforms ghettos and anti-graffiti propaganda movements to the important realization that writers aren’t “hoodlums” out to destroy. Two volumes are available for purchase through Free News Projects.
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The so called seeding for the newest silver screen adventure The Dark Knight has began with rocker John Mayer receiving a dope package from Gotham Novelties. The package includes cards and a t-shirt featuring the Joker (who is to be played by Heath Ledger).
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In the earlier half of this year, Hiroshi Fujiwara posted up his design work on Nike SB’s marquee athlete Paul Rodriguez’s signature weapon of choice the P-Rod II. The finished product reveals a black 3M upper. The Fragment Design logo can also be seen alongside a Hiroshi Fujiwara signature on the tongue. HF’s previous information saw a white version as well so stay tuned for those. The word on the street is that these are shipping to Nike SB accounts now.
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In a sea of collaborative efforts from different brands, Stussy has consistently churned out some solid efforts. Keeping in essence the concept of collaboration their co-branded products often source out brands at the top of their class to realize their visions. Among their latest products is the Monty Duffle coat produced by the world’s leading duffle coat makers, Gloverall. Since 1951, Gloverall has perfected their trade ensuring quality and precision go into each coat. Three different colors were created, grey, khaki and black. Available at Japanese Stussy Chapters starting December 7th.
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Throughout Asia, the hot sticky weather for the most part makes mesh caps a more popular alternative to the bread and butter fitted cap seen in other parts of the world. Having said that, the Japanese market has always been a bit of the exception in the fitted cap market (baseball anyone?) with realmad HECTIC releasing two new styles. This includes a patent style and a more conventional wool product with a logo design done by Goodenough UK. Available now at eproze.
