The latest initiative from Triumvir features the launching of their Qing Marauder Street Team collection. No doubt strong connections and relationships are built through sacrifice and dually noted, is often appropriately rewarded. The Qing Marauder street team creates a relationship with compensation coming in the form of never for retail t-shirts and subsequent hoodies. The prizes may seem trivial, but at the root of it is a deeper connection from my view point as it creates a tangible product for loyalty. No idea what this “street team” will involve but check Triumvir for more details.
With all the interest surrounding Murakami’s most recent showing at the Brooklyn Museum and last years popularity of his Louis Vuitton branded products at the Los Angeles MOCA, another range of products will be available this time around. Revoling around designs combining LV’s popular monogram picture and with imagery of camo, the end product Monogramouflage will be seen over a variety of products and leather goods. The items will release January 1st at the Brooklyn Museum with a further release slated for June 15th at LV Stores worldwide. In an ironic move, a series of 10 booths will be set out in street vendor style as purveyors of the LV products.
Source: Nitro:licious via Kyle Ericksen, John Aquino, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris and Mami.
New York artist Jose Parla’s Memory Documents opened up in Geneva late last month. Drawing from Parla’s trademark aesthetic of creating textured and three dimensional calligraphic style art, the end result are works that are inspired by the decay of urban landscapes. An extensive look can be seen of the gallery space and the ensuing after-party DJ’d by Bobbito Garcia.
Source: Supertouch
For Forumla Drift’s 5th season representing North America’s professional drift championships, Rogue Status put together this t-shirt for the Top 16 Competition starting April 12th. Hosted by Rogue Status owner and pro skater Rob Dyrdek, look for Rob to kick things off with a lap in the Rogue Status All Speed Performance ‘69 Camaro. The tees will be available at the event’s Vendor Village. For more info, check Formula Drift.
Upper Playground has made it a monthly task of releasing a fresh set of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps designed by their talented cast of associate artists. Up to the plate for the month of April are Jeremy Fish (SuperFishal), Sam Flores and The Date Farmers. Available for sale through Stone House Digital.
Nike’s much anticipated exhibition, Being True, curated by Aaron Rose and Emma Reeves, is opening tonight at the 114 LAB in Los Angeles. The exhibit is a celebration for the 22nd anniversary of the iconic Nike Dunk. The photographs exhibited will try to capture what the Dunk represents and how it has influenced, not only the streetwear industry, but our entire culture. The exhibition space is very simple and clean, giving way for the images to speak their message. However, the floor with its white, red, and black dots, gives an intriguing personality to the overall space. If you’re in the area, this is definitely worth checking out. In addition a special opening party was recently held with many big names in attendance from the likes of Tour de France marvel Lance Armstrong, to artists Kaws and Eric Haze among others.
Source: Eddie Cruz, Allen AKA, Kathy Lo @ Journal Gallery
