Hedi Slimane’s prowess behind the camera has been witnessed on a few different occasions including a nude photo shoot with Kate Moss. His works have now been mastered in a three volume book titled Rock Diary which features looks into the Festival Internacional de Benicássim in Spain, new-wave British and American rock and critical essays by art critic Vince Aletti and music critic Jon Savage. Available now at colette.
In conjunction with adidas, Municipal de Futbol are set to release a series of European national team kits alongside a special photographic book. The book itself highlights numerous football related photographs taken from an artistic perspective. The jerseys set to release feature the Municipal de Futbol patch alongside the customary national team patch. Available this Saturday, June 21st at UNDFTD stores.
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
Only last week, Microsoft’s chief executive Steve Ballmer prophesied the death of print media within the next 10 years as everything goes to an online format. With him having made such a bold statement, we can’t help but feel that despite our current profession in the movement Ballmer feels will take over, the physicality of print media stands little chance of truly dying. Media such as this upcoming newspaper created as part of the much anticipated Stussy x Neighborhood Boneyards collection is something we feel regardless of the times will still hold its weight in certain circumstances. At the end of the day, the tangible aspect and the tactile feel of thumbing through the pages is something irreplaceable and commands respect. Although little is known regarding the background of this newspaper, we expect to see a range of interview with the creative minds behind this memorable collection.
Source: Paul Mittleman
As an online lifestyle site, honeyee has become a gathering point for some of the world’s most influential and creative people. As they move from the online realm into the physical world with their honeyee.mag, the tangible aspect still holds much weight as magazines provide enhanced coverage for their editorial and story telling. Volume 5 focuses on product with a wealth of interesting articles on board. Features include the art of shoe making with Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura, a look into Louis Vuitton factories in the Paris suburbs and a discussion between Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto and Hiroshi Fujiwara. honeyee.mag Vol. 5 will hit newsstands June 24th.
As a mainstay in the skateboard community, Salman Agah, seems to have done it all. As a professional, he pioneered switchstance skateboarding in the early 90’s, received one of skateboarding’s highest honors as Thrasher’s Skater of the Year, and had a signature shoe with Vans. He has kept his scene alive through Skatebook.tv, a website dedicated to celebrating skateboarding’s past, present and future. Agah recently teamed up with legendary photographer Mike Ballard to create a series of coffee table books simply called, Skatebook. These epic 300-page pieces of visual excellence are filled with photos, quotes, write-ups, and tons of behind the scenes commentary on the last few decades of skateboarding.
There has been 2 editions of Skatebook that have been released so far, with the latest being the John Cardiel edition with a special split cover. The third edition will be the Lance Mountain edition and that should be out sometime in August. These books are only distributed through mom and pop skate shops and are given by those shops as a gift to say thank you for supporting; they can also be obtained during autograph signings at skate demos. Skatebook is made for those of us who eat, sleep, breathe, sweat and live for skateboarding. Companies such as New Era, Vans, LRG, Emerica, Altamont, Nike, Stereo, The Berrics, Etnies, and many, many more have contributed in MASSIVE ways to make Skatebook what it is.
So stop by your local skate shop, hit them up about Skatebook, buy a new board and get out there and be a part of this.
In conjunction with the debut of their first magazine, N. Hoolywood has released a special commemorative box-set. For a brand focused on Americana and the exploits of past generation, the magazine’s aesthetic is very reminiscent of an old style newspaper. The package also includes a t-shirt and two iron-on patches.
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Street artist and legend KAWS has lent his considerable artistic talent and star presence to several different types of outlets including art galleries and clothing lines. KAWS now sets his sights on print media as he collaborates with i-D magazine for the largest magazine project he has taken on to date. The July issue has KAWS assuming a role much different than just showcasing what he can do with a can of paint. KAWS actually interviews A Bathing Ape empire head Nigo in a conversation that shows what happens when two artistic mavericks have a conversation. Also, the printing job on the magazine is bathed in bright hues that compliment KAWS trademark artwork.
Cartier recently published a book called “les must de Cartier” that comes in a leopard skin case and bounded in maroon leather with an embossed Cartier logo. The book showcases Cartier’s history with 400 pages of images demonstrating the process of Cartier’s revitalization of luxury at a time when luxury was seemingly dead. This limited-edition book is currently out of stock.
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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.
Source: Reed Space
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.
Kraken Opus is a producer of large format luxury books featuring iconic personalities and institutions. Kraken Opus is a publishing division of Kraken Sport and Media Limited, the merger of the two is allowing them to expand their horizons beyond purely sports icons. Their latest development is the Kraken Opus x Vivienne Westwood. “Active Resistance to Propaganda” only 900 copies of the book were made in 9 different cover designs and the first editions (all signed by Westwood) are to be auctioned off for charity. The book is set to break the record for one of the largest fashion books to ever be published. Inside exhibits 198 pages of 97, never before seen, photos taken on one of the world’s largest Polaroid cameras. The photos each measure 50cm x 60cm. The literature itself is a manifesto by the woman herself.
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