Big-O and DJ Watarai Album - Straight to Next Door
Rapper Big-O, also known as one of the masterminds behind the clothing labels Swagger and Phenomenon, returned to the studio with mega producer DJ Watarai to release the new upcoming album “Straight to Next Door.” The album is filled with throwback rap tracks, which Big-O considers his love letter to the hip-hop he grew up listening to in the 80’s and 90’s. The album features the likes of Lupe Fiasco, OC from D.I.T.C., Muro, and a whole lot more. And to add to the excitement, legendary graffiti artist Stash provided the artwork for the album cover. The album drops on April 25, so pick it up when you get the chance.
Image/Info: Swagger/Phenomenon
Rapper Big-O, also known as one of the masterminds behind the clothing labels Swagger and Phenomenon, returned to the studio with mega producer DJ Watarai to release the new upcoming album “Straight to Next Door.” The album is filled with throwback rap tracks, which Big-O considers his love letter to the hip-hop he grew up listening to in the 80’s and 90’s. The album features the likes of Lupe Fiasco, OC from D.I.T.C., Muro, and a whole lot more. And to add to the excitement, legendary graffiti artist Stash provided the artwork for the album cover. The album drops on April 25, so pick it up when you get the chance.
We spoke with Edwards about ‘Culture Jam Presents: Legend In My Hood’ and how it celebrates the journey he and his brother — rapper bdifferent — shared.
Futura is set to increase his global profile with this upcoming collaboration with MHI. This collaboration isn’t exactly new but adds to a list of previous collaborations between these two brands. With the mix of MHI’s high quality pieces, combined with Futura’s great designs, expect some very interesting pieces to come out of this line.
You can see more pieces from this line after the jump.
Hong Kong Evisu amassed the talents of 48 local Hong Kong artists to participate in their Cube Gallery. The Cube Gallery was an idea inspired by the post-modern displays of art seen in Tokyo and Osaka where unconventional locations add to the allure of art as they battle side by side with the noise of pachinko machines and the shadows cast by clubs. Each artist was given few guidelines except the following 1. Their piece must use denim 2. There must be at least one “Evisu” part 3. The art piece had to fit in a box 36cm x 36cm x 36cm. Aside from denim, the artists were given other pieces and parts used in the creation of denim which included buttons, rivets, labels and tags.
All pieces are shown in a touring exhibition through the following dates and venues:
April 11 – 17 :: EVISU Ocean Terminal Store (OT 304, Tsim Sha Tsui)
April 18 – 27 :: D-MOP Kingston St Store (Upper floor, Causeway Bay)
April 28 – May 08 :: EVISU Ocean Terminal Store (OT 304, Tsim Sha Tsui)
In the final week, each piece will be available for auction in $100 increments at starting prices listed by the artists. All proceeds will benefit the Hong Kong Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Check the list of artists and more pictures after the jump.
After a successful run throwing premium materials on silhouettes that resemble the Air Force One, Greedy Genius will drop new models this summer, taking on different uppers like this chukka. Dubbed the “V.I.P Paratrooper,†expect this style to drop in different color ways, along with brand new high-top styles that will separate the GG brand from the AF1 mold they’ve been known for in the past.
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With the first leg of Staple Design’s 10th Anniversary already released, gear up for another helping of collaboration tee’s to mark the 10th Anniversary of Staple Design. Included amongst the 2nd round of collaboration designers are Andrew Sutherland, Bobbito Garcia, Cody Hudson (of Struggle Inc.), Exposure, John Jay, Matzu, WK Interact, and Fragment (Hiroshi Fujiwara). A special edition Japan only Fragment tee will be available in white at Reed Space.
Throughout history, the world has had many different wars with many different agendas affect the physical and cultural landscape within the world. However war was also the basis of many revolutionary thoughts and ideas that constantly pique social consciousness. Using this as a basis for their Fall and Winter line, MHI has created a line with the slogan “Resistance is Persistence” as it’s theme. Within this line you will find many different pieces, yet every piece has been created to commemorate the social righteousness of all those who have fight the wars recent and from times long past. With this vast line up, many different items are featured. Everything from tee-shirts to jackets and denim can all be found in different forms, surely there’s something that has the potential to spark your interest.
You can find more pictures after the jump.
Diamond Supply Co. and fitted cap maker Estate LA are on their way to releasing another cap this year. This hat features a clean black/white checkered pattern alongside a 3-D embroidered Diamond logo. If you missed the other Diamond Supply Co. x Estate LA black denim cap, check it out here.
Info: High Snobiety
With the Spider-Man 3 movie release less then 2 weeks ago, Japanese toy-maker Medicom have unveiled this new upcoming 1/6 scale figure featuring Peter Parker in street clothes, however underneath it all reveals the Venom symbiote.
Info: TOYSREVIL
Japanese clothing brand Nexus 7 and their fellow compatriot bag makers Porter have put together this new Nexus7 x Porter Reflex Tote Bag. Very simple and clean design dictates this bag’s style with the inclusion of a functional stripe of 3M reflective material on the strap body for added visibility.
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Honolulu Hawaii’s Leilow have been busy as of late with numerous releases in recent memory. Next month look for this black/purple single stitch circle New Era Fitted to release. Although many predicted the demise of the all-over print, it seems as though 2007 was more a maturation period with simple all-over print designs still having a place.
Image: Jules Gayton
Acapulco Gold’s latest Spring 2007 offerings rolled into In4mation and much like lines before there is no shortage of references to pop culture. This spring’s line includes references to various brand names and Eric B. & Rakim’s track Microphone Fiend.
