Charles and Ray Eames, the married couple that has contributed to many fields including industrial design, furniture design, art, graphic design, film and architecture would travel around the world collecting local folk artifacts. Among the objects they acquired was a wooden figure of a black bird from the Appalachian region in the Eastern United States. This figure would often appear in many photographs of Eames’ living room starting from the 1950s. Vitra will be now be reproducing this 11 inch tall figure for people to purchase. Available at inhabit and hhstyle.
Out of all the vinyls and figures out there in this culture, the Bearbricks remain probably the most popular of them all mainly due to the people they work with. If you’re a special few (we’re not) like Michael from the agency La MJC, then you might have already received this little 2008 New Year 50% Bearbrick as a gift courtesy of Medicom Toy. You probably won’t be able to buy this anywhere so it’ll probably be better to give up now just like we did.
To start things off this year, Nike in conjunction with Undefeated Radio will be hosting a party at the Undefeated location in La Brea. DJ’s spinning that night will include DJ Byze One, DJ Phoreyz’s, Mr. Choc, C Minus and Shinehead. The party will take place on January 4th from 8PM to Midnight. RSVP is mandatory at nikebetrue_la@nike.com. This party is going to be big so don’t miss out.
Undefeated
144 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The boutique based out of Fairfax, LA that sells mostly hats has released five new 5 panel caps utilizing different types of materials. These materials feature patterns including an unique purple cracked woven pattern, a houndstooth pattern which has been ever so popular this year, a dogstooth pattern and the classic plaid pattern. Available now at Caliroots.
A new “UnDrury” colorway Air Max 1 x Air Max 360 Hybrid has dropped at select Nike accounts. The hybrid has been dubbed the UnDrury for it’s resemblance to the Air U Breathe Air Max 1 designed by artist Ben Drury. The 3M mudguard features a black perforated leather toebox and blue highlights on the eyelets and embroideries. Check your local Nike dealer for availability.
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