Shepard Fairey’s rise to fame was not unearned. However, it was definitely no without repercussions either. First, Fairey’s “Hope” hero-esque portrait of Obama brought him to fame (of course, Obama winning the elections definitely helped as well), but it has not only brought him fame, it has also dragged in an ugly lawsuit with the Associated Press– Associate Press sued Fairey for an unauthorized use of one of AP’s photographs taken by Mannie Garcia back in 2006 of Obama for his portrait.

Baxter of California will be opening their newest retail venture in Los Angeles tomorrow, located on La Cienga Baxter Finley Barber & Shop is a full service barber shop offering what some would classify as the best wet shave ever. This new barber shop is located only a block away from Melrose in the West Hollywood area of LA. The shop itself boasts a great decor and feel in addition to offering various Baxter of California products. Make sure you drop by the grand opening of Baxter Finley Barber & Shop tomorrow, Saturday, May 1st. via ACL

Mark your calendars, Sneaker Con will be back in NYC with a show on May 22nd, 2010. This upcoming show will be located in a bigger venue with more vendors and a few different showcases. LEV from Toy Tokyo who is one of the biggest collectors of KAWS collectibles will showcase his rare KAWS Collection at the event. Vendors, hit up Sneaker Con now and everyone else, please save the date.

Sneaker Con NYC
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 – 12pm to 7pm

151 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012



French magazine, Clark Magazine, had recently conducted an interview with Supreme’s marketing director, Angelo Baque. Baque started out on the scene working at Stussy store in New York City when he was 21, and subsequently moved on to helping his friend open up Nom de Guerre and became the buyer/manager, before he moved on to Supreme heeding the invitation of James Jebbia (whom Baque worked for when he was at Stussy). Baque and Clark Magazine chatted about everything from Supreme’s design and product direction to how Supreme started and what kids should do now that Supreme will no longer be carried in colette. Check out the interview translated by FRESHNGOOD, and learn a little bit more about the label which has brought us some of the most surprising collaborations (Thom Browne, anyone?)! via: FRESHNGOOD

Yes, that’s right, it’s a vagina you see, and it is not only a symbol for sexuality and life, but also a reminder why we love The Selby so much and looking at the spaces creative types hold intimate and dear. As a part of Element Skateboard’s “Make It Count, The Element Story” film, photographer Amber B. Dianda visited Element team professional skateboarder-cum-TV personality Bam Margera’s home. Margera’s home is not just a space for rest, but it also has a video editing suite and a radio studio. Check out his collection of art, mural, decks, studio, a suit of armor and well, a tarp of a vagina looming from the ceiling. via: Street Level

Supreme has released their new 304-page hard copy book with publication from New York’s Rizzoli. The book has just been released at Supreme New York and Los Angeles and will be shipped on April 27th via Amazon. The book features an retrospective look into the brand’s 15 year history spanning all the way back to it’s beginnings in New York. Additionally the book showcases images from various photoshoots, historic products, and more. Take a detailed look at some highlights of the book after the jump…

Most of us know the Chucks, and even more kick around in the Chucks; but, to bring the focus back the happiest shoe in CONVERSE (haven’t you seen Jack Purcell’s “smile”?), the heritage sports label has enlisted the help of The Selby to re-energize the classic Jack Purcell, which has taken a backseat to the Chuck Taylor in terms of collaborations and well, wear.

Known for her sex appeal, youthful energy and style, Korean pop sensation Hyori Lee was selected as one of the spokesperson for adidas Originals Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign alongside Ciara, Whitney Port, Snoop Dogg and more. This month, Vogue Korea takes the adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott apparel on a black-tie, glamorized spin and takes sporty to a new, high fashion level. The cropped wing jacket is layered over a tiered, ruffle floor-length gown, and the incredibly ornate Torero SS TT jacket is paired with an equally ostentatious, high-volume satin gown. Whoever says ladies can’t have play up a naughty twist and handle a ball (or two) can now think twice.via: Vogue

The French were one of the firsts to do it, and now the concept of urban bicycle sharing has landed stateside and will be launching first in Denver, Colorado. Very much like a bicycle version of ZipCar, B-Cycle allows those who would like to ride a bike but can’t afford one or don’t have one to share bikes with others. B-Cycle is a collaboration between bicycle manufacturer TREK, health care company HUMANA and advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky.

London’s Selfridges is not only the second largest department store in the UK, but its window display is also world-renowned and has evolved past its function of simply displaying merchandise for sale to a space for creativity coveted by brands and is featured in press worldwide. Right now, UK footwear retailer, Offspring, has taken up shop in the world-famous Selfridges window display and created a candy-colored world of sneakers and more. The display features some of the most high-profile sneakers of today such as the adidas Originals by Originals multicolored JS Wings. The display is set to run through the end of April, so for those who can’t make it out there to check out the display, enjoy the photographs snapped by Andrew Meredith!

This is not The Selby, but KAWS had visited Japanese artist, Hajime Sorayama, on his latest trip to Tokyo for OriginalFake Fall/Winter 2010 exhibition. For those who have been following KAWS’ projects, Hajime Sorayama doesn’t come across as a strange name as he had previously collaborated with KAWS on the sweepingly popular “No Future Companion”. Aside from his work with KAWS, the artist is known for his provocative pin-up style, and AIBO, an entertainment robotic pet for Sony. KAWS’ visit reveals Hajime Sorayama in his studio space, and euphemistically speaking, quirkiness ensues. Check out Sorayama’s hoard of knickknacks, toys (is it a Stitch we see?), and random body parts that take an uncanny center stage in the photos. Only through KAWS’ lens would you see pictures of Sorayama scratching a faux feet nonchalantly.via: KAWS

Perhaps an inspired crime, not long after Banksy premiered his directorial debut “Exit Through The Gift Shop” in Los Angeles, the graffiti artist’s work on a wall in Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue had been stolen. As in, someone literally knocked off a chunk of the wall which Banksy worked on, featuring a stenciled picture of a security guard carrying a Jeff Koons’ balloon dog, just yesterday. Jetset Graffiti investigated and obtained more information on the heist, confirming that the removal was organized by Doug Christmas of Ace Gallery in Los Angeles. A video footage of the removal had been posted by Jetset Graffiti and in the mean time, this piece has yet to been authenticated by Banksy himself, so please do not support the sale of this piece, wherever it might end up. Ah, such is the life of street art. via: Jetset Graffiti