Following up on the aesthetics of the Multi Gingham Check Shirt, Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s F.C.R.B. has released another similar product. The Multi Basic Polo Shirt features solid body panels in different colors, separated along the center of the shirt. The SOPH. Shop exclusive will release May 30th.
Celebrating his bachelor party with a few close friends, Sean Bell was gunned down tragically by three officers of the New York Police Department on November 25th, 2006. The unarmed Bell and his associates were shot a total of 51 times by the officers, however since the incident, justice has yet to be served. Colin of Mr. Matsui Design produced a limited run ‘Zine which focuses on the killing, politics and corruption. For an added effect, each ‘Zine has been shot 51 times as an iconic symbol to the events that transpired on Sean Bell’s last night. The package features not only the ‘Zine but stickers and gun shells as well. For questions or comments hit up seanbellzine@gmail.com.
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Hellz has released a preview of their 2008 summer collection titled “Heat Wave”. The line features a diverse foray into the world if acid washed denim, double waisted shorts and bold color prints. Since its 2005 inception, Hellz has continually pushed the boundaries for women’ contemporary style with its edgy designs. Available soon at select stores.
From now until June 4th, New York’s Bryant Park will serve as a temporary exhibition space for Gap’s 2008 Artist Collection. With the t-shirt more then ever becoming a popular artistic medium, Gap has enlisted some prolific talent in their 2008 Artist Collection of t-shirts. The list of 13 artists includes creatives such as Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Kiki Smith, Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger, Ashley Bickerton, Kenny Scharf, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kerry James Marshall, Hanna Liden and Sarah Sze. The t-shirts themselves are available at select Gap retailers.
Gap 2008 Artist Collection T-shirts Exhibit
Thursday, May 29-Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bryant Park
6th Avenue and West 40th Street
New York, NY 10036
Art and culture publication Juxtapoz’s 2008 June edition has hit select newsstands across the world. This issue takes a step back and returns to its roots covering the topics of fine art, hip-hop and skating. Taking three respective members from each of these coveted realms, rapper Lil’ Jon, artist Shepard Fairey and Andy Howell all participate in an active discourse discussing how the likes of Andy Howell is able to blend commercial and fine art as well as how one can make that transition from underground to the mainstream arena without compromising a brands direction and integrity. Check your local newsstand for Juxtapoz’s 2008 June edition.
