As a photographer, Shawn Mortensen’s talents and skills have resulted in him becoming a powerful force in the photography community. His work includes fashion and music as well as provocative and touching photo essays spanning the globe. The official opening party taking place tonight includes a series of never before available photographs for sale including personalities such as Tupac, Biggie, Snoop, James Brown, Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys among others. Other highlights include a special bound ‘zine documenting Mortensen’s work since 2001 and recently found deadstock prints of a collaborative effort with Shepard Fairey. The exhibition will take place tonight at the Max Fish Gallery in New York.
Shawn Mortensen Out of Mind Exhibition
Thursday, March 6th
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Max Fish Gallery
178 Ludlow Street {half block south of Houston St}
Lower East Side
New York City, NY 10002
After much news and fanfare, the Dr. Romanelli x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star will hit UNDFTD today. The All Star created as part of the (PRODUCT) RED initiative has side benefits as it doubles as a humanitarian effort in bringing in the private sector to benefit. The shoe itself is covered in bandages as a reminder there is a fix for a positive change. Check your local UNDFTD dealer for availability.
Juno of Hong Kong lifestyle brand SiLLY THING has teamed up with Japanese jewelry and accessories label JAM HOME MADE on a pair of sunglasses. The new direction of SiLLY THING has been foreshadowed by many as ST looks to present a more mature aesthetic, which is signified by this collaboration. No word yet on a release date but be on the look out for more photographs.
To correspond with the Medicom Toy Futura Bearbrick which was shown last year, a matching collection of clothing has been unveiled. Aside from the original tees shown, there’s a further collection of items including raglan S/S tees, lighters, fitted caps and distressed selvedge denim. All the items will be available at the FL Shop on March 8th, while the denim will be released early next month.
In a new upcoming personal project for Alex Valdman of HomeRoom, he has looked to some of his most inspirational peers to recreate and reinterpret some of their previous hits. The first one on deck is a rehash of HUF’s collection of Hufquake hoodies created by Benny Gold as he combines separate hoodies into an all new piece. Other anticipated pieces include Stussy, Nautica, Polo, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Original Sears and Levis work wear (circa 1960’s).
Source: HomeRoom
