Some weeks ago we presented you the first collaborative model between London’s Swear and Cassette Playa. Now the second style, the Playa 1. It comes in black and white patent, as well as a more colorful yellow patent version. The Cassette Playa logo appears on the inner sole.
Much like the Cassette Playa collection itself, these Playa 1 shoes are not for everybody. But we appreciate Cassette Playa pushing the boundaries and doing things different.
This model is still part of the Spring/Summer 2008 collection and is available in the Swear online store.
Have a look at more detailed images after the jump.

Andrew Bunney shows us a first sample of the upcoming The Hideout x Converse All Stars.
"This version appears very simple, the profile is close to the 1960’s All-Star style and is made from cotton chambray with triple-stitch construction and no boat-line around the foxing."
There is no set release date so far, but we will keep you posted.

Today we came across news of a new store in London – A Child Of The Jago. Even though you might not have heard of the store, we are pretty sure you have heard of the people that are running it – Barnzley and Joseph Core of Agent Provocateur. 
The name of the store comes from a book with the same title, written by Arthur Morrison and takes place in the London slums in the 1890’s.
It looks like the store carries Cassette Playa as well as some other hard to come across brands and vintage goods. Already the location is well worth visiting! Via Carri Munden .
Check out more images of the store and some clothing that they carry after the jump.

New Bond Street’s Flawless Gallery plays host to the newest works from INSA. Dirty Cash opened yesterday and will remain up at the London location for the remainder o July. Images from the show above and after the jump. 

For nine days in June (starting the 14th) Bristol’s Massive Attack takes control of London’s South Bank. As directors of this years Meltdown Festival, they follow in the footsteps of David Bowie, Lee Perry and Morrissey. Every venue of the South Bank Centre will be utilized for film showings, concerts, dj sets and visual art displays. 
Highlights include two sets by Massive Attack themselves and a gig from George Clinton. Also exciting is the show featuring MC5 and Primal Scream. The two groups will play alone and then combine on a collaborative set on June 24.
For more on the festival go here.

The DOVER STREET MARKET Market opening has been announced. A once in a blue moon shopping bonanza for two days only, bursting with exciting products from their amazing archive at stupendous prices.
Vintage pieces from all Comme des Garçons collections between Fall Winter 2004 and Spring Summer 2007 plus Pierre Hardy, Martin Margiela, Raf Simons, Dior Homme, John Galliano, Nina Ricci, Undercover, Number (N)ine and many, many more…
There will be regular deliveries of new items throughout the Market, so you will be certain to find something regardless of when you come.
The event will take place at Phillips de Pury & Company in London:
Howick Place
Victoria
London SW1
Dates:
Sunday 25th May 08
10.00am to 7.00pm
Monday 26th May 08
10.00am to 7.00pm
Make sure not to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Elms Lester Painting Rooms are pleased to present a much awaited exhibition of DELTA’ s latest work: a showcase of the Dutch master’s graphic and architecturally inspired works, including new paintings, 3D constructivist pieces and complex collages.
This is the first UK Solo Exhibition by one of the pioneers of the European graffiti movement. The exhibition will open on June 6th and go until June 21rst.
After the jump a look at some more pieces that will be exhibited.

Goodhood opened not too long ago in London and it marked one of the most exciting shop openings in the city for a while. Now they have finally launched their website along with web store.
You can now find in the store PAM, Rittenhouse, Cassette Playa, FUCT, Rockers NYC and many other brands. They also source some smaller ones out of Japan.

http://www.goodhood.co.uk Bottom line, the Goodhood website is worth putting on your list of things to check on a regular!

Artist Banksy created recently his biggest piece to date in central London.
“Banksy pulled off an audacious stunt to produce what is believed to be his biggest work yet in central London.

The secretive graffiti artist managed to erect three storeys of scaffolding behind a security fence despite being watched by a CCTV camera.
Then, during darkness and hidden behind a sheet of polythene, he painted this comment on ‘Big Brother’ society.” Via Daily Mail.

Rogue Status presents some new t-shirts they did with ATG London (Attack The Government). ATG London is a graffiti crew. Their trademark tag made it onto the t-shirt, which comes in a black and a white colorway. No word on the release and where it will be released!