Colette was the setting for the debut of Etnies founder Pierre Andre Senizergues and Gil Le Bon de Lapointe’s Case Study Houses inspired Skate Study House project. The art and design driven exhibition highlighted a series of unconventional uses for skate related hardware. Los Angeles’ Blends will have the opportunity to exhibit the event on May 8th in a small gathering.
Skateboard is Design… – Skate Study House
May 8th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blends
125 W. 4th St. #106
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Colette was the setting for the debut of Etnies founder Pierre Andre Senizergues and Gil Le Bon de Lapointe’s Case Study Houses inspired Skate Study House project. The art and design driven exhibition highlighted a series of unconventional uses for skate related hardware. Los Angeles’ Blends will have the opportunity to exhibit the event on May 8th in a small gathering.
Skateboard is Design… – Skate Study House
May 8th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blends
125 W. 4th St. #106
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Better pictures have surfaced of the “By Any Means” New Era from Supreme. Similar to the Harlem New Eras from past seasons, Supreme has taken the official Yankees MLB on-field baseball cap and added their own custom embroidery. The hat features an eye catching cursive font on the front of the hat as well as “Supreme Team” and “No Love” detailing on the back and sides respectively. The hat is already available at Amazingstore.
Nike SB has prepared a nice lineup of releases for May. It offers a fairly complete collection with Air Trainer, Blazer lo, Dunk low and high, Zoom Airs, and Zoom Air Classic. It also has a wide range of colorways from subtle colors such as haze, teal, and white to loud colors like pink, red, orange, and even a leopard print pattern. All will be available at Nike SB accounts in May.
Sources: Guillotine, Miszapas
The Nike Court Force variations just keep on coming. This new edition has a very native American feel to it with vibrant colors and patterned fabrics along the side. It includes great details such as the black and blue beads on the shoelaces and a spearhead dangling in the front. The shoe also uses different materials with a cracked leather around the ankle, blue faux-croc skin down the front, and a sparkling Nike logo written on the tongue. Another great Court Force to be expected soon.
Source: Kenlu
With the opening date, April 25th, getting closer and closer, it looks like Bape Store LA is making some progress. Here we show you some teaser pictures of the upcoming store. It seems that the store will be similar in style to the many other Bape stores around the world including their signature Bape camo print in neon lights, the big “Go Ape” sign in the front, and a wall covered with the blue camouflage print. You can also see the conveyor belt around the curved glass wall that usually carries their shoes. This store will definitely be another great addition to the Melrose shopping scene.
Source: CtotheJL, Peas and Carrots
Stussy shows us a glimpse of their soon-to-be-released 2008 Sunglasses collection. All the sunglasses are 100% Italian handmade with high quality metals and cellulite acetate. All lenses are shatterproof and also provide 100% UVA/UVB protection. There is a total of 11 different model types, all with their own unique styling that fits with Stussy’s history as well as the current trends. All the pieces have subtle branding with a Stussy logo on the side.
All glasses will soon be available at Stussy stores and accounts all over the globe. There will also be a special product release with a sunglass model created by a collaboration between Hiroshi Fujiwara and Stussy Japan.
Livestock came up with a great plan to collaborate with various artists to design a new set of t-shirts every 45 days. The first collaboration will be with graffiti artist, Ghost. Here we’re showing you some initial sketches and the final product that came out from the process. The final t-shirt comes in 3 colorways: white, black, and blue. It features the Livestock logo and creatures that are all done in Ghost’s signature style.
Damien Hirst, one of the most famous Young British Artists, has collaborated with Product (RED) on a series of t-shirts, featuring artworks from the Sotheby’s auction. The tees feature images of various artists, such as Hirst and Jeff Koons, on the front and the signature of its respective artist on the back below the Product (RED) logo. These are definitely worth checking out since the tees feature signature prints such as Hirst’s LSD polka dot, and all proceeds will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Turberculosis, and Malaria. Now available at Other Criteria.
Source: High Snobiety
Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D could fairly and accurately be described as the soundtrack to many HYPEBEAST readers’ lives. Therefore, when whispers surfaced that Kanye was bringing his highly praised “Glow In The Dark Tour” to the United States, the anticipation and speculation among the HYPEBEAST faithful was at a fever pitch. Everything from Kanye’s clothing, N.E.R.D’s set list and possible special guests have been debated and discussed in the days leading up to the first show. The speculation can now be put to a rest, as Kanye and his supporting cast have commenced the first leg of the tour and have literally left fans as well as critics in awe.
Kanye’s show reportedly goes above and beyond all expectations. There is a bizarre space odyssey story line, cutting edge set design, vivid visuals on big and small screens and as to be expected, impeccable wardrobe. Also not to be outshined, Rihanna, Lupe and N.E.R.D are holding down their opening performances with a enormous amount of energy for the awaiting fans. HYPEBEAST readers are already gathering on the message boards and trading stories of their experiences. In all of its grand pageantry Hip Hop now has it’s equivalent to U2’s Zoo Tour. A jolt to the system and a intense rush of pleasure to all the senses. Completely out of this world.
Source: Flickr
Following up on part 1 of Upper Playground 2008 spring collection feature is another set of tees from the prominent purveyors of grassroots and street level art. The graphically stunning tees are available now through Stone House Digital.
Releasing as part of Bape’s Black Label collection are two spin-offs of Bape’s popular Shark and Tiger hoodies. The black t-shirts feature tonal prints complete with a mock zip up motif down the middle. The Bapexclusive tees will release May 1st and available only to Bapexclusive members.
Also releasing will be a pair of the Bapesta 88. They will retail for 17,640 Yen and will be available on April 27th.
