With the success of the Moutain Dew Green Label engaging various artists in a series of designer cans, Artco and Mountain Dew’s parent company Pepsi did a similar artist project. Instead of introducing a new can similar to the Green Label project, the Artco Pepsi series featured work on conventional cans. The list of artists range from around the world spanning the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Source: Vista Art and Design
UK sneaker store size? has linked up with Lacoste on a new pack of size? designed Revan 3s. Each style is clean and modern, highlighted by the perforated leather revealing contrasting colors along the side. Three colorways are available now, black/blue, white/green and white/purple. Check size? for availability as well as future collaborations on the Lacoste Observe.
The King of Spring Skateboard Showdown is set to take place this April 20th. 3 Gs worth of prize money is on hand for Best Trick. The event hosted by Billy Rohan and Lurker Lou will also feature music by Razor Tail. With the likes of Starks Laces, Dave’s Quality Meats, Supreme, Vans and Acapulco Gold on hand to sponsor, should prove to be a dope event.
King of Spring Skateboard Showdown420 East, 12th St.New York City, NYSunday, April 20th
Rogue Status has debuted a new collection of necklaces and accessories. The pendants seen here include the RS Icon and the God Tag. Check Rogue Status for more details.
JB Classics and Ride Snowboards unveiled their a special partnership earlier this year culminating in a fresh pack of snowboard hardware and apparel. To help promote the pack, a short 30 second spot was created with artistic direction fully representing the theme of the collaboration. For more information on the JB Classics x Ride Snowboards check here for more information.
Official’s latest theme references the Neu Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly known as the Neu Gunners. It’s Official’s own take on creating classic fabric flips on a contemporary level as they spread the word about Official. Two colors include the one seen here and a pink version and will only be available at Official’s most prized retailers.
Artist and designer Don Pendleton has been an innovative mainstay designing graphics for some of the biggest skate companies including Alien Workshop and Element. He’s presented as the first artist in the Little Giants documentary created by Mumble Magazine as it sets forth in highlighting artists who have had a strong impact on skateboarding, contemporary art and street culture. Don’s recent endeavors include the creation of his own apparel company Darkroom. The Little Giants series will include two 30 minute releases per year, priced at $19.95 CND and retail at select skateshops and the iTune’s Store.
The Tokyo chapter of the world famous sneaker boutique, Undefeated, celebrates its first year anniversary this year. For this occasion, they will be releasing an limited edition UNDFTD x Stussy t-shirt which will be available starting April 5th at Undefeated Japan stores.
Original Fake by the artists KAWS has released two new t-shirts from the Spring ‘08 collection which are based on two of his more popular figures, the Companion and the Chum. According to Firmament, “the Kaws´ Companion figure was first shown in New York at the New Gallery in Soho and at his first exhibition in Tokyo – Kawsone – at Parco.” while the Chum remains one of KAWS’ most sought after toy. So for those who missed out on the figures, you can now get the tees at Firmament.
Combining different sneaker models and creating hybrid mutant sneakers have been a recent pastime for the Nike designers at Beaverton. The newest breed is this sneaker which Nike has forged together using the upper of the ACG Wildwood, the Air Max 90 Swoosh, the Nike Free Trail Sole and the “Ultramarine” Air 180 colorway resulting in this Nike Wildwood 90 Free Trail. Available coming this month at Nike retailers for $90.
Source: Complex
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