Estevan Oriol originally began his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s. It was during this period that he made contacts which allowed him to adequately express his vivid range of emotions and experiences. His ability to capture the absolute trueness of the situation made him a sought after commodity in urban and hip-hop scene. Aside from his work as a photographer, Oriol’s other exploits includes Joker Brand Clothing and the direction of music videos.
This 2007 Fall/Winter Collection created in cooperation with Upper Playground features some of Oriol’s classic and distinct imagery. These t-shirts evoke certain feelings and capture the essence of what has made Oriol such a popular figure. Look for these shirts to hit select accounts in the coming weeks.
San Francisco based Upper Playground began in 1998 and has become an important player in the development of the street art movement. Aside from their own Upper Playground line, they are also constantly in works with popular artists to showcase talents in their art gallery, FIFTY24SF. They have truly provided a great medium for artists and consumers alike to make art something more enjoyable for the masses.
Here’s a look at their latest collection of poly bonded hoodies. Each hoodie features realistic and lifelike prints including mug shots, ads and the galaxy. These should be available at your local Upper Playground stockist.
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