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We get a first detailed look at the Gardener 10th exhibition that we have been reporting about heavily these last weeks. Taking place at De La Barracuda in Los Angeles, the exhibition will showcase many old and many new figures by the Hong Kong based artist Michael Lau. Collaborators include Terry Richardson, The Hundreds and many others. The artist has been referencing streetculture and action sports culture for many years already, along with other inspirations such as music. The amount of figures, collaborations and special product being released for the occasion is definitely amazing, so we can only advise you to pass by should you be in the area.
Many more images from the Gardener 10th Anniversary Exhibition follow after the jump.
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Silly Thing curated a set of Medicom Toy 1000% Kubricks in the semblance of legendary electronic artists Daft Punk. Printed with the Daft Punk logo on their backs, each figure is adorned with the corresponding musicians’ iconic stage gear. The lower leg is marked with the Silly Thing logo and comes packaged in a co-branded Silly Thing and Daft Life Ltd. box. But you knew that. Here’s the big news: they’ll be available October 1st, 2009 at Think Silly Store and at Cool Cats. On October 5th you will see a more general release at select retailers including Joyce, Dover Street Market, Surrender, Contemporary Fix and colette. Retails for approximately $1650 USD.
More looks at the Daft Punk x Silly Thing 1000% Kubrick after the jump.
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The summer is definitely coming to an end. We are going through the last couple of nice days this year and with that take a more detailed look at Fall/Winter Collections. But other exciting product is also releasing, and as usual we try to cover it all for you. Before starting the new week, make sure to check out the links below.
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Enjoy!
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After grabbin’ the mic and offending everyone last Sunday night, Kanye West has had a hell of a week in the aftermath of the MTV Video Music Awards. And yet, Nike is auctioning off two one-of-a-kind pairs of his signature Air Yeezy, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.
One pair features a black leather upper and Jordan VI bottom, the first and only time the shoe will be made available with a Jumpman logo, and the other pair is THE Air Yeezy that Kanye worn on The 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The exact same one. Especially the packaging is impressive on both pairs.
Both auctions end tonight at 7:30 PM PST. If you want to participate, make sure to get some cash ready. One of the auctions is at 7400 USD now, the other one at 16300 USD:
Detailed images of both sneakers follow after the jump.
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On Friday 18th September, Nike Sportswear and Mercury Music Prize winning recording artist Dizzee Rascal will release the Nike Air Max 90 ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ sneaker. The sneaker was created in partnership between Dizzee, Nike Design and long-time Dizzee collaborator and creative director, Ben Drury. Will go on sale exclusively at Nike’s1948 store in London’s Shoreditch, ahead of the release of Dizzee’s fourth LP, Tongue N’ Cheek (Monday 21st September)
This promo video has been created specially to celebrate these two releases. Art directed by Drury, shot by hype photographers Tim & Barry the same creative team behind the album artwork, also includes the skills of up and coming director/animator James Copeman. Set to ‘Chillin Wiv Da Man Dem’ – the sound of Dizzee at his most laid-back- the film fuses elements of the album artwork with additional footage, and is a light hearted look into Rascal’s world.
To see more and read more head to nikesportswear.com
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Exhibiting new work by young Amsterdam artists, the Streetlab Pop Up Story presents Amsterdam counter-culture on the occasion of the NY400 year celebrating 400 years of enduring friendship between the Netherlands and the United States. From fashion design and visual arts to photography and graphic design, Pop Up story tells it all.
Artists include amongst others Niels “Shoe” Meulman, Experimental Jetset, Melanie Bonajo, Danielle van Ark, Parra, Rockwell, And Beyond, Lew, High Nature, and a selection of music provided by Amsterdam label Rush Hour and DJ Tom Trago doing a live set during the launchparty.
Of course it wouldn’t be an Amsterdam event without the Patta crew being there! They will be there with a Pop Up store with a selection of Patta product such as logo t-shirts and they also brought along a small amount of the Patta x Le Le x Converse Pro 76 and Chuck Taylor, the varsity jacket and the 12″ Le Le record which comes for free with purchase of a pair of shoes. If you are in New York then this is your chance to check out some fine Amsterdam art and grab a set of Cons before it’s official stateside release next month.
Daily from September 10 to September 13.
Chelsea Market
75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16th Streets)
Thu 12.00 – 05.00
Fri 12.00 – 07.00
Sat 12.00 – 08.00
Sun 10.00 – 02.00
Full event details follow after the jump.
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On Friday 18th September, Nike Sportswear and Mercury Music Prize winning recording artist Dizzee Rascal will release the very special, and strictly limited, Nike Air Max 90 ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ sneaker. Created in a special partnership between Dizzee, Nike Design and long-time Dizzee collaborator and creative director, Ben Drury, Dizzee describes his Nike Air Max 90 as “Stylish but simple. The Air Max 90 is pretty much THE street shoe, ‘innit? It’s quite sporty, but when you get the right colours you can wear it with anything. But with this one we tried to keep it quite plain so it could complete any outfit. It’s functional and there was a pretty deep design process involved”.
Dizzee and Drury collaborative works to date are compelling because there’s a duality. With this design, the almost obvious literal titular graphics are countered by subtle execution. Drury explains, “The tongue—it’s pink. Like a tongue. The ‘u’ in the embroidery takes the form of a tongue. All this is countered by the subtlety and quality of the materials used. Premium leathers complimented with transparent details. With Dizzee, it’s all upfront – he’s straight up, clear. He is in the world’s spotlight. That’s why this shoe is super bright and fresh. Brushed suede may not be most practical material for London, but that reflects Dizzee’s life right now—he gets dropped off on the red carpet, no fronting! We all set out to make a shoe which could take a bit of punishment and still look fresh, which we think we have achieved here” said Drury.
The Air Max 90 ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ is constructed from a subtle combination of chalk white premium grade soft leather and high knap premium suede. The toe box features an additional perforated detailing in the leather which is carried through the heel wrap. The tongue is contrasting pink premium leather with suede back detail (“the pink tongue was almost an afterthought—looks like a tongue doesn’t it?” —Ben Drury) and features Tongue [right foot] and Cheek [left foot] special red embroidery detail.
The Air Max is further personalised with a reflective Dizzee man heel tab logo, a transparent Swoosh (“My idea for extending the whole transparent thing from the Air mid-sole to make anything I could transparent was partially a response to what I know about Diz. I’ve been working with him for years, and I’ve always found him to be totally transparent in his dealings. He’s honest and all those details, in another way, reflect personality traits ”—Ben Drury) and a special two piece outsole comprised of white and clear rubber revealing Dizzee’s Dirty Stank Recordings logo (“I love the logo graphic on the bottom. The big fly makes it official. No one really sees the bottom but it’s one of them little touches that a sneaker pimp would like—Dizzee Rascal) and two tone laces with reflective stitch details (“the little things, they add nice. Personally, it’s for when I’m onstage, with the lights. Or in a rave, I still like to go out and party, so I’ve got little effects. The way they’ve speckled it into the laces, it’s just subtle. But it’s enough. You don’t see many laces like that either. Some people go mad with the laces. To have laces that reflect like that will be a big deal for some people. I like it that they’re breathable as well. It’s a nice mix.”—Dizzee Rascal)
The sneaker launches just days before Dizzee releases his fourth album ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’. Coming out on Dirtee Stank, it features the huge Number One singles ‘Dance Wiv Me’ and ‘Bonkers’ and new single ‘Holiday’ which sees Dizzee teaming up with Calvin Harris and Chrome, the same duo that Dizzee worked with on ‘Dance Wiv Me.’
The Nike Air Max 90 ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ will be available exclusively from Nike Sportswear at 1948, London on Friday, 18th September, 2009.
1948, Arches 477-478, Bateman’s Row, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3HH. Tel: +44 (0)207 729 7688
More detailed images of the Nike “Tongue N’ Cheek” Air Max 90 by Dizzee Rascal follow after the jump.
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With a background in both Tokyo and NYC, Expansion reflects the concept of “expanding value and lifestyle through clothing.” Inspired by music, art and other cultures, Expansion offers a full collection of garments from t-shirts and hoodies to outwear, denim and numerous accessories. Highlights include camo-lined M-65-esque jackets, pin-logoed cable-knit beanies, and printed denim. Delivery starts at the end of this week, while a collaborative release with De La Soul is shipping shortly.
More looks at the Expansion Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection after the jump.
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After a first teaser yesterday, we now have more information on the first issue of The Hundreds Magazine.
Announcing the premiere issue of The Hundreds Magazine, which, believe it or not, has been one of the long-term goals of the brand since day one. To get things off to a good start, entertainment personality Olivia Munn graces the cover, and you’ll find a feature interview with her inside. There’s also an interview with L.A.-based tattoo artist Jun Cha followed by a preview of new products he designed for The Hundreds. Similarly, there’s an article on artist/sculptor Lance Montoya, who famously designed album covers for Primus, and has recently produced original artwork for The Hundreds too. Fans of the brand will be happy to see that there’s plenty of continuity with The Hundreds’ famous online magazine, including the Ask Yasi page, as well as a “A Day in the Life…YNOT” photo feature. Additional lifestyle features include Ben Hundreds’ guide to eating in Downtown LA, and Bobby Hundreds’ “Ten Albums That I Like (But Music Snobs Will Probably Hate Me For).” And in case you were wondering, there’s no shortage of fashion coverage either, including a Fall 2009 preview, the Fall 2009 product guide, a Fall 2009 Footware guide, a Holiday 2009 preview, the Holiday 2009 product guide, plus profiles of the THLA and THSF retail locations. 74 pages. Also includes a sticker sheet and shoelaces.
Now available at THLA and THSF, hitting the online store next Tuesday, and arriving at The Hundreds retailers worldwide next week.
A full look at The Hundreds Magazine Issue 1 cover follows after the jump.
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Converse and the Patta collective join together in their mutual love for classic product, music and bringing friends together.
As Amsterdam’s favorite sneaker collective turns five, Patta joins with Converse to create a unique anniversary pack rooted in their mutual love for music, friends and classic street style. In true family-fashion, the collaborators teamed up with the quirky Amsterdam-based music trio Le Le to produce a 12-inch record with ”banging inner-city chic” tracks commemorating the anniversary.
With a nod toward street culture and Converse’s basketball history, the anniversary pack features a classic Varsity Jacket along with two of the brand’s most iconic silhouettes: the Chuck Taylor Hi and the Pro Leather 76.
Inspired by the iconic Letterman design, the Varsity jacket comes in burgundy corduroy with a reversible grey quilted fleece lining. The collegiate aesthetic of the jacket is lent to the two shoes in an “opposites attract” manner. The Pro Leather sports a deep burgundy corduroy upper with quilted grey lining while the Chuck is the polar opposite with a quilted suede upper and burgundy corduroy lining. The Chuck is an exclusive 60s vintage makeup with higher rands and a clean midsole without the usual pinstripe creating a more classic look. The anniversary launch also marks the first time this exclusive model airs in the streetwear community.
Rounding out the pack is the 12-inch Le Le record with two new tracks, “We Are Le Le” and “Slotmachine.” Inspired by a plethora of music styles – from Disco and Electro to cliché gangster rap – Le Le isn’t limited to just one genre and their unique party-sound fits perfectly to the collaboration. To commemorate the launch of the anniversary pack, Le Le will play at two exclusive release events in Paris on September 9th (in collaboration with Colette and Pigalle) and in Berlin September 10th (In collaboration with WoodWood).
The Converse X Patta X Le Le Anniversary Pack launches on September 5 at Patta, with a global launch to follow at selected top tier Converse retailers.
Detailed images of the collaborative sneakers and the jacket follow after the jump.
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