A glimpse of what is available this coming February, Arkitip and Incase announced the new addition to its collaborative computer peripheral collection, Curated by Arkitip. The 3rd installment will include original works by Los Angeles-base Steven Harrington, a prolific artist who worked with Burton, element Skateboarding, Kidrobot, and more… Harrington is well known for his illustrations which hark back to graphics commonly found during the 1960s and 1970s counter culture era. More information about this new collaboration to come in the near future.
> Incase
> Arkitip
> Steven Harrington
Samplings of Steven Harrington’s portfolio after the jump…
The street culture almanac returns. Chronicling the more exclusive sneakers, toys and collectables from 2008, All Gone 2008 clocks in at an impressive 256 pages, with photographs from over 22 photogs including Terry Richardson, Solve Sundsbo, Marcel Christ and others. The book also includes some top 3 picks from everyone from Kanye West to Pharrell. With only 1,000 copies made available, you’re best bet is to head to Reed Space, Commonwealth, Undefeated, Huf or Bodega here in the states to pick up your copy of the compendium, which will hit shelves very soon.
Take a sneak peek at a few pages after the jump…
Photo Courtesy of The New York Times
It is phenomenal to witness how “Obama Fever” is swiping across the U.S. As reported previously, the Marvel Comics’ special Barack Obama meets The Amazing Spider-Man issue was launched early yesterday morning at comic shops nation wide. And according to The New York Times, hundreds of die-hard comic fans and newbies braved the bone chilling sub-zero temperature to lined up for the special edition. Though Marvel rushed a second printing to meet the overwhelming demand. The comic still sold out at most comic stores. If you missed the opportunity to purchase you very own issue, you might get a second chance on eBay as a brief check turns out with over 1,000 offer listings currently.
> Marvel Comics
> Barack Obama
> Freshness: Marvel Comics – Barack Obama x The Amazing Spider-Man Issue #583
More images and eBay listing after the jump…
Beautiful floral prints in soften palettes, a common description to a class of fabric pattern commonly known as Liberty Fabric (or Liberty Art Fabric). Popularized over a century ago by Sir Arthur Lazenby Liberty, and his trading company, Liberty & Co. of London, Liberty Fabric juxtaposed graphics found on Asian porcelains with 19th century European design concept. Soon, the fabric became synonymous with the Art Noveau movement. The print still enjoy a loyal following among today’s fashion designers, such as Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, to the late Yves Saint Laurent, all have utilized the graceful fabric to punctuate their collections with colors.
Starting today, Seattle-base retailer GOODS and clothing label Flying Coffin will begin to sell a limited collection commemorating Flying Coffin‘s 2nd Anniversary. The centerpiece of this collection being the 5 skate deck designs manufactured by Manik. Ranging from 7.75 to 8.125 in lengths, each length also features an unique graphic which when consolidated, forms a collage with all of the Flying Coffin t-shirt graphics from the past 2 years. In addition, a limited edition t-shirt will be available. Each imprinted with portions of skate deck collage in the form of the Flying Coffin logo.
Limited to a total of 250 decks (50 boards for each design), the Manik x GOODS x Flying Coffin – 2nd Anniversary Collage Skate Deck is available now at Flying Coffin online store. The decks are also available as a 5-unit collage set. A total of 45 collaborative t-shirts are also available now with stocks split between GOODS and Flying Coffin – 10 tees at GOODS and the rest of 35 at Flying Coffin.
GOODS
1112 Pike Street | Map
Seattle, WA 98101
TEL #: 206-622-0459
Release Date: January 12th (Today!)
> GOODS
> Flying Coffin
> Manik
More images after the jump…
Photo by Louis Vuitton
Ahead of a retrospective exhibition at New York’s Deitch Projects Gallery as well as the release of The Stephen Sprouse Book by Roger & Mauricio Padilha, luxury goods label Louis Vuitton will transform its SoHo flagship into a temporary showcase by the late Stephen Sprouse. Covered the store front in its entirety will be Sprouse’s signature graffiti in neon and vinyl, while a 6-foot neon light installation of Sprouse’s Rose design will be hung at the window.
In a little under two weeks, the Cassette Playa Blazer will be launched at Nike Sportswear retailers worldwide. Nike Sportswear is preparing for the launh with an eye-catching installation in their flagship store at 21 Mercer St. in NYC. The first thing you can see form the street is that the lobby is lime green with an electric blue vertical stripe that draws your focus to a pillar of the same color, atop of which is the Blazer itself. The wall above features designs inspired by the “Urban Shamanism” theme. Mask-like and heavy on triangles and trippy colours, Carri Mundane clearly succeeded in conveying her muse. Less than two weeks to go, and you can satisfy your thirst by clicking on the jump for more pics. Via: Sneaker News
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With its consecutive releases in 3 different locations along the eastern shore of U.S., the Black Friday Air Force 1 by DJ Clark Kent is by far the most talked about launch on sneaker forums and blog rolls in recent weeks. Composed of rich black pony hair along 2/3 of its vamp with a pearlized silver patent leather on the latter third, the sneaker gives off an appearance of a creature with silver mane in motion. A pre-treated patent leather wrap around along the mid-sole create an iridescent halo when light strikes at certain angle, further enhance the illusion of movement.
In a brief talk during the launch event last Friday, Clark Kent explained the 3 maxim he adhered to during the design process:
- As a student of consumerism, Kent knew that black colorway is by far the most popular among buyer, whether it be cars, electronics, or sneakers. It is also the most versatile, with ease of transition from informal to formal, leisure to work.
- Because of its prominence in American culture, instead of a sale event, Kent wanted to “liven” things up and make it more interesting for Black Friday shopping
- Perhaps the most important focus for Clark Kent during the Black Friday AF1 design process – to incorporate as much lux materials as he can to the design. To add as much value as he can so his fans walk away content about their purchases.
In the end, Clark Kent came away satisfy with the finished product. But he stressed, the final say on Black Friday’s success is not with him but his fans and fellow sneaker heads. Look forward to several projects he’s currently work on for 2009, including a pair for ladies’ only and a trio of limited editions for 2009 All-Star Game in February.
> Nike
> Nike – Air Force 1 (AF1)
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So it is official, the U.S. economy is now in recession. But you certainly could not tell from the looks of the special Black Friday event took place 3 days ago at Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer Street Flagship in New York City. Over 100 people lined up for a 4 AM release of Black Friday Edition Nike Air Force 1 (AF1), an unique concoction of pony hair, pearlized, and patent leather by the irrepressible AF1 advocate, DJ Clark Kent.
Some waited in their cars since the previous day, forgoing the traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner with their love ones. Other trickled in to the front of the store around Midnight. As temperature dropped below zero, folks huddled under jackets, hide in 24-hour diner nearby, or simply ignored the cold with a simple card game. Things really picked up around 3 AM, as the queue quickly ballooned to nearly 100 people. All clamoring to get their Black Friday special. At 4 AM, with the DJ Clark Kent custom mix tape for this specific event pumping thorough store sound system, the door was opened…
> Nike
> Nike – Air Force 1 (AF1)
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The Clipse launched Play Cloths at Commonwealth in Virginia not too long ago and now they will be launching their Play Cloths Mixtape, Road To Til the Casket Drops, at Commonwealth in DC on December 1st. The duo who made an appearance at Commonwealth in Virginia to celebrate their new clothing brand, Play Cloths, will be doing the same in DC to not only celebrate the new line but also their new mixtape that is a prelude to their upcoming third studio album, Til the Casket Drops. If you are in the DC area make sure you stop by for this event as there will be music, food, and good company.
With generous backing from Taipei County Government and Bank of Panhsin, last weekend marked the launch of LIGHT.SCAPE – an unique public art project by the UK-based creative group, United Visual Artists (UVA). Working in conjunction with EN AVANT Creative, part of the Freshness Collective, and Dan H., co-founder of this creative studio and Freshness Mag, the exhibition features the centerpiece titled Volume, which addressed a fundamental curiosity inherited within all human nature – the interest in light itself.
After a year of planning, along with the unenvia:ble tasks of customized central programming software, motion sensors, and assembling thousands of LED panels. The folks at UVA also had to deal with high humidity of the tropical climate in Taiwan, where the exhibition is taking place. The result: 46 columns made of LED panels that create a surreal environment and transform light from a distant, intangible element into an organic form. Exhibition goers are encouraged to interact among the columns, where their motions are pick-up by sensors all around and instantly translate in digital outputs, express in lights and music.
Located at the public square at new Taipei County Hall in Banciao, Volume by United Visual Artists (UVA) will be open to the general public until Thursday, December 4th
LIGHT.SCAPE – Volume by United Visual Artists
Taipei County Hall
No.161, Sec. 1, Jhongshan Rd., | Map
Banciao City, Taipei County, Taiwan
Exhibition Date: Now – December 4th (Thursday) | 1 pm – 11 pm
> United Visual Artists (UVA)
> En Avant Creative
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Ahead of its new timepiece with Kidrobot, NYC-based watch maker NOOKA produced a fashionable video with its in-house designer. Highlighted in Flash animation and customized music are abstracts of its watch design concept. In the meantime, the NOOKA x Kidrobot – Koolaboration Zub Watch, will be available starting tomorrow, November 20th, at all Kidrobot flagship locations and its online store.
Image of the NOOKA x Kidrobot – Koolaboration Zub Watch after the jump…
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