This month’s banner designed by Skewville.
Skewville was first exhibited in 1996 by Ad and Droo. At that time Ad was collecting unemployment from an advertising job that he asked to get fired from. Shortly after, Droo quit his full-time job and both deemed that “Day Jobs Are For Suckers”. With combined efforts of graphics and engineering, they have developed underground technologies that have funded their lifestyles since.
PROJECT 99: THE SNEAKER MISSION
In the mid-80′s, they wrote on walls like most kids. By the early 90′s, they started witnessing the change of graffiti into street art. Posters, stickers and stencils cluttered every street corners in NYC. Media space was scarce and everything was done. In 1999, they Looked back at the end of an era and realized change was necessary. The need for a new media space gave birth to their sneaker mission. Dogs, Kicks, Grips, Sneaks or whatever you want to call them. As kids, they tossed out old sneakers (like everyone else) when they got new ones. It was a symbol of change and a way to represent the hood. Tossing once or twice a year for them just wasn’t enough. So July of that year, they started making Wooden Dogs to continue their childhood habit. Since then, thousands have been silk-screened, hand-cut, laced, tossed and documented, all for the quest to go all globe.
Here are images of the YOROPIKO penthouse suite at the Venetian Casino & Hotel. We caught a glimpse of many exciting, upcoming goods scheduled for this year, including numerous collaborations…
Greedy Genius + YOROPIKO Showcase
Venetian Hotel & Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South | 
Map
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.venetian.com
Event Date: February 13th (Tuesday) – February 16th (Friday)
YOROPIKO RSVP: info@focusgroupholdings.com or 1-886-473-3392
More photos after the jump
The Freshness crew are in town for PROJECT/Magic this week. First stop the Greedy Genius‘ “Invite Only” penthouse suite at the Venetian Hotel. Freshness has some images of some of this year collaboration. If you are in town for PROJECT/Magic be sure to make an appointment and stop by.
Greedy Genius + YOROPIKO Showcase
Venetian Hotel & Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South | Map
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.venetian.com
Event Date: February 13th (Tuesday) – February 16th (Friday)
Greedy Genius RSVP: info@focusgroupholdings.com or 1-886-GREEDY2
YOROPIKO RSVP: info@focusgroupholdings.com or 1-886-473-3392
More photos after the jump
With PROJECT/Magic coming up next week, Greedy Genius will again be hosting an “Invite Only” showing at their penthouse suite at the Venetian Hotel. With Greedy Genius this year will be new denim brand YOROPIKO, from the creator and designer of RMC denims Martin Yat Ming (aka Martin Ksohoh). YOROPIKO will be there showcasing Spring ’07, Summer ’07 and Fall ’07 denim line.
Greedy Genius + YOROPIKO Showcase
Venetian Hotel & Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South | Map
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.venetian.com
Event Date: February 13th (Tuesday) – February 16th (Friday)
Greedy Genius RSVP: info@focusgroupholdings.com or 1-886-GREEDY2
YOROPIKO RSVP: info@focusgroupholdings.com or 1-886-473-3392
SBTG Aristocrat Air Force 1
The SBTG Aristocrat Air Force 1, Bandit Air Force 1, and Kryptoleum Air Force 1 are now available Royalefam online shop. The 3 pairs are 1 of 1 so be sure cop it.
> Royalefam Shop
More photos after the jump
The celebration continues with the opening of Air Force 1 Gallery in Singapore held on January 26th at The Cannery. Here are some images of the celebration.
The Cannery
Clarke Quay Block B 01-15
Singapore
Event Date: January 26th (Friday) – February 16th (Friday)
> Nike Singapore
> Nike Basketball Force – The Second Coming
> Freshness Feature: Air Force 1 25th Anniversary Celebration
Event photos after the jump�
Our friend from NANOSPORE will be participating in the Kidrobot event at The Standard Downtown TONIGHT!. Here are some images of their custom Dunnys.
The Standard Hotel LA
550 S Flower Street | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90071
TEL #: 213-892-8080
www.standardhotel.com
Event Date: January 25th (Thursday) | 7 pm – 11 pm
More photos after the jump
Burning Bridges
Daniel St. George II will be releasing his new body of works entitled “Burning Bridges.” @ Stussy SF. Along with it, St. George will be creating a limited edition t-shirt exclusively for Stussy SF, which will be for sale at the store that comes with 32-page zine.
Stussy SF
1409 Haight Street | Map
San Francisco, CA 94117
Event Date: January 27th (Saturday) | 6 pm – 9 pm
Photos after the jump
Here are some detailed shots of 18K and 24K gold buttons – distinct features on a new denim brand YOROPIKO, a new luxury label developed by Martin Yat Ming (aka Martin Ksohoh) creator and designer of RMC denims.
On YOROPIKO, the buttons are the distinct feature. Each is specially tailor-made in a very limited quantity by a team of jewelers, using precious stones such as rubies, sapphires, beryls, diamonds, and rare metals like silver and gold, for finishings. Thus, transforming simple, chic denims into elegant and brilliant artworks.
YOROPIKO, a playful term created by Martin based on the Japanese word “Yoroshiku”, which means “suggestion welcome!”. Freshness will have more on this exciting new brand in the near future.
More detailed photos after the jump
Our friends at Greedy Genius will be releasing the Limited Edition Woodstock ’69 version with tie-dye patent leather toe piece, premium leather and suede upper, and the Woodstock logo on the back panel of the shoe.
Woodstock is a reminder to society that we need to be aware and conscious of what’s happening in the world. With tensions escalating, while we are at war, Greedy Genius releases this shoe as a time to reflect and remember what’s important in life. Woodstock will always be known as the cultural event that changed our society forever. In August 1969, a half a million people gathered in the rolling hills of New York to listen to music to bring attention to the social issues and promote peaceful resolution to social conflicts.
Detailed photos after the jump
I’m sure some of you have heard or seen the “Kill This Hype”� trucker caps that was released a while back. Well, the same people who brought you those hats are now releasing a limited edition hand printed t-shirts and hoodies. Check below on their site for more info or continue for a better view on this collection of hand printed goods.
More photos after the jump
This month’s banner series was done by photographer from Taipei, Taiwan, Hans Huang.
Hans Huang is currently documenting the birth of a new private creative institution in Taiwan called Xue Xue Institute. You can check out more of Hans’ photos on his flickr page.
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