Japanese photographer Yone is set to present his work to the American public this weekend. In some aspects, Yonehara Yasamasa embodies the same characteristics of another popular Western photographer, Terry Richardson with their liberal photographic style and subjects. One of his most recent projects included an extensive pictorial journey with Aki Hoshino on the book Sneaker Lover. With previous campaigns including Casio G-Shock, Staple Design and American Apparel, LA Confidential will add to a growing list of accomplishments. The event thrown by House of Cassette and Mighty Printing will take place Saturday, May 17th. Due to what we assume is ample amounts of alcohol and the mature content on hand, the event is for attendees over the age of 21. More details can be seen below.
LA Confidential: Yone Solo Photography Exhibit
Saturday May 17, 2008
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Cassette 523
523 North Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
RSVP: rsvp@houseofcassette.com
Bape’s 2008 Spring/Summer collection and its May 17th releases will include the following from the well known Japanese streetwear brand. Several of Bape’s iconic designs and logos undergo a series of different prints from camo to plaid. The weekend drop will also include various accessories including Bape towels, earrings, rings and watches.
Bape Hong Kong
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
The recently opened Hoods store in Hong Kong is set to release the following items from Neighborhood’s 2008 spring/summer collection. Look for a full range of Medium Straight denim to release, in varying levels from the relatively unscathed level 1 all the way to the full out level 4 savage. Each denim style is available in indigo and black. Level 1 and 4 releases this Sunday the 18th, while Level 2 and 3 will release on May 25th.
Hoods Hong Kong
No. 12 On Lan Street
Central, Hong Kong
tel: 852.2162.8009
As Nike vamps up for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we saw an increased attention to sports specific offerings. For the BMX events, a special Dunk Gyrizo was created. With that in mind, the recent Nike Sportswear re-launch in Beijing presented another opportunity for Nike to push its association with the extreme sport. The Lightning Bolts exhibition featured not only a live demo by Nike 6.0 riders, Mike Spinner, Maxime Charveron and Nigel Sylvester but also various other exhibitions. A series of artist customized name plates were on hand as well as a display of Michael Lau’s special Nike Blazer for the China BMX Federation.
Just recently we have seen skater artist Ed Templeton’s collabo project with Toy Machine, on the Emerica signature Transist Mids. Hong Kong streetwear giant fingercroxx has brought them together once again to create a two pairs of Transist Lows (shown), a t-shirt, and a trucker hat, as a part of the fingercroxx artist series.
Ed Templeton specially designed a graphic for this project; the tribal looking design incorporates elements from his signature Transistor character, the fingercroxx croxx, and the Emerica logo all together. All 3 items will be released in 2 colorways; either red or fingercroxx’s signature green. Available at select Double Park locations in Hong Kong.
