American painter Thaddeus Strode has teamed up with Mekanism in a special art project. Strode was given full creative control in executing his well known styles and aesthetics which draw inspiration from the likes of rock music, comics, surfing and literature in a hard to describe yet cohesive theme. The collection of decks will be exhibited from May 2nd to May 4th at Berlin’s Charlottenstrasse 2.
Zoo York will be collaborating with the infamous hiphop/hardcore band The Lordz (of Brooklyn). The Lordz are Italian-Americans from Brooklyn who for a long time have been affiliated with graffiti, famous writer “Kaves” is actually a member of the band. The Lordz , as classy New Yorkers have been associated with Stash, House of Pain, viewed on Bape TV and now featured on Zoo York. This collaboration is limited to 500 decks and Tees. Support these true New Yorkers and their contribution to the underground.
One of San Francisco’s finest, Jeremy Fish has released his latest offerings of skate decks. Last year saw his superFishal’s inaugural release of collaborative decks with artists including Pushead, Todd Bratrud and Michael Sieben. His solo efforts seen here for spring 2008 include the designs “Flowers, “The Friend” and “The Face”. The decks are available for sale now either individually or through a 3-pack at Upper Playground, priced respecitvely at $80 USD / deck or $210 USD / set of 3.
FTC’s Tokyo branch has released two new products to commemorate their first year of business. The products feature a t-shirt and skate deck both sharing the same style of design and coloring. However a further accompaniment of new items as part of their spring/summer collection is also slated to release including tees and jackets.
Continuing with their ongoing series of artist designed collaborations, Supreme has looked to American artist and photographer Marilyn Minter to create a series of skate decks by the controversial artist. Her rise to prominence started in 1989 where her debut show was inspired by hardcore pornography drawing a barrage of criticism from feminists. However, Minter continued on utilizing pornographic imagery and beauty advertisements together. The decks will release April 10th in New York and Los Angeles (April 17th online) while Japan will see an April 12th release.
The Red Devil Laser Etched skate deck was originally created in limited quantities for the “Rust in Peace” art exhibition in Los Angeles featuring Stash and Slick. A small quantity is now available online. The laser etched Red Devil graphic is complimented with a natural wood finish. Available for sale at Recon with a price set at $150 USD.
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Despite being displaced from New Orleans by the devastating Hurricane Katrina a few years ago, artist Jeffrey St. Romain returned to form Structure Skateboards, bringing forth his own detailed and realistic style of art. Having said that, Structure NOLA is another facet of the skate/art world that St. Romain has explored. The New Orleans inspired decks are suitable only as wall-art which seems like a consistent trend these days. Available directly though Structure NOLA.
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Forget the crappy magazine scans from a few days ago, the real deal from Supreme for their 2008 Spring/Summer collection has been revealed. The collection include products designed by American cartoon director Ralph Bakshi and popular jeweler Gabriel Urist as well as a few 90s Polo inspired pieces. Here’s a selection of pieces we felt are among the strongest, with the rest available to check out at Supreme.
In an initiative to promote and create awareness about black history month, WRG? and Series Skateboards created a crossword puzzle using the names of 20 world class black skaters to answer online. The collaboration leaves the online world with the Series skateboard package featuring a 7-ply Canadian maple deck, a limited edition poster and a metallic silver Sharpie package. Only 100 packages were produced, and are available now at www.wrgmag.com.
Skating brand, Manik Skateboards, has dropped some of their newest items from their Spring ‘08 collection at GOODS. Products include the Last Supper tee, the Dreamcatcher tee, the Cock Fight tee, the Nylon Stadium jacket and the Last Supper Cap. There are of course some new skate decks as well with similar graphics as the tees. Available now at GOODS.
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