Simplistic in design, Alife’s ever-recognizable logo can be seen on a new pack of BIC lighters. The product fits in nicely for a brand who’s wide-reaching products and projects have made it a true lifestyle initiative. Three different box-logo colors are seen on the white lighters and regardless of what you’re smoking, show your love for Alife.
Simplistic in design, Alife’s ever-recognizable logo can be seen on a new pack of BIC lighters. The product fits in nicely for a brand who’s wide-reaching products and projects have made it a true lifestyle initiative. Three different box-logo colors are seen on the white lighters and regardless of what you’re smoking, show your love for Alife.
Continuing with their special Original Intent collection, DVS has hooked up with longtime DVS skater and HUF brand founder Keith Hufnagel on a diverse range of sneakers for the 2008 summer collection. With the careful eye of Hufnagel watching over, we’re met with some choice colorways which we feel adhere to the present direction of the HUF brand itself with not only a bit of flash but a mixture that includes refined styles as well. Three models include the HUF 5 Runner, HUF 5 Low and HUF 5 Mid. Check your HUF local Original Intent dealer for availability.
Source: Hypequest
“Untitled” Project and JB Classics are teaming up to create a Getlo Mid for the “untitled” no. 8 tour taking place right now. “untitled” represents a convergence point for many symbolic and interesting cultural icons, from sneakers to graffiti, skating and art. Much like many JB Classics, this shoe features numerous details and accents. Stay tuned for a further release date.
In the early 2000s Roc-A-Fella Records stood as a powerhouse on the hip hop scene. While already popular and respected Jay-Z was just starting to rule hip hop with an iron fist by consistently dropping outstanding material each year. Damon Dash was seen as a modern day Berry Gordy with his somehow charismatic yet obnoxious personality and excellent business mind. Young producers Just Blaze and Kanye West carefully crafted the soulful soundtrack that would become synonymous with Roc’s sound and eventually hip hop in general. The record companies’ roster was choked full of immense talent including a hardcore rap duo and State Property affiliates from Philly named Young Gunz, which included the MCs Neef Buck and Young Chris. Although the group enjoyed some success with their Gold selling album “Tough Luv” and a radio hit with “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop”, the emotional rhyme spitters never truly achieved the attention they deserved.
Dame and Jay eventually split and Young Gunz decided to stay with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella records. However, through several false starts and a lackluster second release “Brothers from Another”, the group’s popularity waned in the mainstream and the powerhouse that is Roc-A-Fella eventually rested on shoulders of the headliners Jay-Z and Kanye. Young Chris now finds himself as a solo artist still signed to Roc-A-Fella as he readies a new album which is sure to be a stark and emotional account of the last few years. The new street single and video “Never Die” is an excellent example of how Chris’ Jay-Z-inspired flow and street tales culminate into an authentic street narrative. Using a soul sample, with a driving bass line complete with moaning, haunting vocals over the chorus, Chris attempts to claw his way back into the listeners’ consciousness.
In a collaboration of epic proportions, Staple Design and camera brand LOMO have collaborated on a project encompassing a large 1,000 picture book and the Colorsplash camera. The whole project is driven by the theme of Chakras, also known as energy centers located at major human nervous system points. Various colors of Chakras each maintain their own meaning and the Colorsplash camera will have an interchangeable flash filter (for more info check out it out here to reflect certain moods and feelings. Aside from the camera, the aforementioned 1,000 page book features a cast of 11 established photographers alongside numerous other amateur photographers. The launch date for this package is set for Thursday, June 19th with a special reception taking place at Reed Space.
Staple Design x LOMO Colorsplash Chakra Package
Thursday June 19th, 2008
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RSVP: lomo@stapledesign.com
Reed Space
151 Orchard Street (b/w Rivington and Stanton St.)
New York City
In a renewed partnership that began in a special Hong Kong pop-up store, the popular cognac brand Hennessey has created a special Palm Boy figure with Japanese brand Devilock. Select retailers around Taiwan will be offering the 2.5 inch toy as a promotion with the sale of 700 mL bottles of Hennessey VSOP.
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Two outstanding and talented customizers in their own right have come together, as Lazy and SBTG have been working together on “The Paramount” Dunk. The use of denim suits Lazy’s style which has seen previous customs also utilizing denim. From the previews, “The Paramount” features Gucci-esque selvedge denim with a black leather toebox. Stay tuned for a full look.
In celebration of this years 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, many brands have looked to the populous super power for inspiration. New Balance has tackled the challenge via one of Chinese culture’s most popular institutions in Chinese Opera. Often featuring many colorful masks as a necessity for their wardrobe and story telling, New Balance has applied this concept to three different 576 models. Each with a strong conceptual background, shoe concepts include “Jing” (orange) who references power and force, “Chou” (red) focuses itself on crafty and cunning characteristics and finally “Mo” (green) which is based on maturity and honesty. The China Mask collection will release August 2008 with a suggested price of $100 USD.
The Mexican blanket concept has combined with the 20th anniversary of New Balance’s most popular 576 series to produce this latest release. Although most Mexican blanket themes stress a high degree of contrast and color, New Balance chose a more subdued pattern for this 576. The black leather upper is highlighted by a series of contrast stitches along the heel and the start of the toebox. Available now at mita.
OG Graffiti head Slick has collaborated with Bounty Hunter on this t-shirt in celebration of the brand’s 13th anniversary. The bold silkscreen on the front of the t-shirt is a combination of Slick’s unique handstyles and typical Bounty Hunter imagery. The shirt is already available in Japan. Detail pics after the jump.
The aesthetics portrayed by Rockers NYC may not be everybody’s cup of tee, but their strict adherence to their own values and inspirations is definitely something to take note of. The second delivery of their 2008 spring/summer The Sound and Fury collection is hitting stores worldwide now and features some visually stimulating cut&sew t-shirts and accessories including banner scarves and fanny packs.
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