Fat is turning in 2007 with it’s 5th anniversary. For those unfamiliar with Fat, it prides itself as a brand that has the ability to be high class but casual, and maintain a realistic high quality of character. Their 5th anniversary products include a pair of raw denim with specialized 5th anniversary rivets, an 18K gold ring pendant, a polo, a t-shirt, and a skate deck. This items will be available starting April 20th.
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New Balance Japan has recently created a special website to commemorate the history and background of the New Balance 320 model. The Shake320 website offers a comprehensive look at the history, interviews with Eric Haze and NB designers , and a catalog to give viewers a lesson and time regarding this timeless classic. Not to be outdone, the catalog features the 410 as well which has been in the spotlight as well this year as New Balance retro’s some vintage models.
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Jules Gayton (Leilow out of Honolulu) recently unveiled this new Bondage hoody from Leilow featuring an all-over rope print. Like their leopard reversible hoodies, the Bondage hoody will be limited to 100 pieces as well. For those living outside of Hawaii, phone orders for these will be available for phone orders (808-943-9111) starting April 16th at 11 am Hawaii time.
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Timberland recently instated the 15R Design Coalition. The idea behind the project was to enlist the following five designers from Timberland, Brandon Coleman, Chuck Rudd, Christopher Pawlus, Stephen Ammon and Jessica Colaluca. Each were given the opportunity to design a boot that best reflects themselves. These reflections were based on many different factors that shape us as individuals such as our life experiences and our hobbies. One thing is for sure, each boot will carry different themes and inherently different designs due to everybody’s different reflections.
10061.com has short bio’s and various artwork by the designers, as well as artists explanations regarding their designs.
Supertouch has a great essay written by Alan Bamberger on the trend of Underground Art, Art Collecting, and Buying. The title of the dissertation which is, ART, MONEY, SHEPARD FAIREY, BANKSY, AND THE QUEST FOR CLARITY or, “Adventures in Art Market Comparison and Analysis, is an in-depth look at the different aspects of the Underground Art trend and how different factors such as the business side of art, the demand, and the prices of pieces all go hand in hand. Basically, the essay is an analytical view of how the prices of art is determined today. Head on over to Supertouch now to read the full dissertation. It’s quite an interesting read.
