Number 4 of 5 from the UNDFTD Regional collection will release this Saturday, May 31st at UNDFTD’s Silverlake branch. Continuing with the trend of paying homage to UNDFTD’s retail locations, past tees exclusive to each respective store have included Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Tokyo.
Number 4 of 5 from the UNDFTD Regional collection will release this Saturday, May 31st at UNDFTD’s Silverlake branch. Continuing with the trend of paying homage to UNDFTD’s retail locations, past tees exclusive to each respective store have included Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Tokyo.
After a series of fast and furious updates from Nike’s Be True Chronicles, the website entered into a temporary hibernation. However the site has been updated with two new Dunks and the subsequent stories behind them. They include the Ura Dunk Low and AKA Dunk Low.
The AKA Dunk Low was masterminded by Allen Benedikt, founder of the graffiti magazine 12ozPROPHET. The seven Dunk set (Turned-On Yellow, Groovy Green, Hash Brown, Hot-Dog Mustard, Out of Site Orange, Groovy Pink and Moody Blue) was inspired by the aesthetics of Wet Look spray cans with only 5 sets in total produced. One of the sets were in turn auctioned off for New York City’s children charity Free Arts. The AKA pack also was the defining point for NikeID as the once exclusive choices would eventually make their way to the NikeID platform.
As part of the City Attack Pack exclusive to Japan, the collection played to the collective Japanese love of the Dunk which up until the City Pack’s release in 1999 was scarce in availability. The Ura Dunk was released exclusively in the trend setting Harajuku area and despite the low production numbers, the wearing of the Ura became a great experience rather then a memento left to the confines of one’s closet. From there on it set the stage for the Japanese Dunk explosion.
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.
Fresh off his collaboration with eyewear giant Dragon, legendary artist Mike Giant’s label, REBEL8 introduces a bit of what’s in store for the summer time. Keeping it fresh and clean, Mike’s signature style art work is the centerpiece using timeless monotone color schemes while incorporating a dash of color, every shirt falls nothing short of classic. We see the common references to tattoo art as well as a shout out to San Francisco and Mother Teresa. These tee’s are now available at REBEL8’s webshop.
Crooks & Castles recently put up another billboard on Fairfax after their first one got worn out by weather. This one is definitely attention-getting with their signature Medusa and snakes graphics with the word “Crooks” written in huge letters. Be on the lookout for the billboard if you’re driving around the Los Angeles area, maybe you should avoid looking straight at her in the eyes!
After a short hiatus, (COMMUNE) are set to return later this year with their 2008 fall/winter collection. Taking their work back to the drawing board, expect another solid follow-up to their debut collection from last year. In the pipeline are a series of collaborations with numerous popular entities like Alyasha Owerka Moore of Fiberops Denim, Evil Goose of Dreamworks Pictures and the re-release of their popular Lovewright Co. collabo. Expect increased details with each (COMMUNE) piece for this latest collection, with attention focusing on garment dying, washing and stitching. Here’s a quick look into what’s in store from the brand and be on the look out for a more comprehensive look into the brands fall and winter offerings.
Nike just released their new Air Stab Premium Quickstrike named “Runnin’ Gunnin’.” The shoe features a mixture of premium black leather upper with black mesh. It has neon pink accents and a paint-splattered effect applied on the back sole. It also has a clear outsole with matching graphics on the left and right shoe that makes this Quickstrike stand out from the rest. Available now at Major.
