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Mishka ‘Odd Sods’ Holiday Collection
November 26th, 2007 |
Mishka are getting together with Monkey Bizz to do a Heatseekers/Destroyers collaboration to celebrate the party this coming Saturday in Stokholm. This collaboration is just the tip of the iceberg for Mishka who are set to release there Holiday collection called Odd Sods, an impressive collection which incorporates the colours and tones which have [...]
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Artyz x Nexus VII x George Cox
November 26th, 2007 | James Wong
Here are two quality pieces that need no formal introduction, a collaboration between Artyz, Japanese label Nexus VII and UK original shoe maker George Cox. The chosen styles are the G.C. Haraco and the G.C. Tassel both fine shoes with no detail left aside. George Cox needs no introduction because the reputation the shoe maker [...]
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Mastermind Japan x Bandai Gundam
November 26th, 2007 |
Mastermind are all set to celebrate there 10th anniversary and that can only mean big things are expected from the Japanese brand. Bandai Gundam have come to the party with an extraordinary piece which is based on the Gundam H2YM MS-06J ZAKUII. The simple black colourway has become a trade mark of many popular designes [...]
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Surrender Denim
November 26th, 2007 |
You’ve seen the rest of Surrender’s more than impressive latest collection, heres a look at the denim. Processed Indigo and Processed Black Denim that features 100% Cotton 14oz Japanese Denim. Surrender badge on waist band and back pocket detailing. Surrender Embossed Rivets and Button Fly. Subtle Processed Wash Treatments. The denims in this line are [...]
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MadeMe Spring Preview
November 26th, 2007 |
MadeMe has made a huge impact on streetwear in its first season, with recent press including Erin Magee’s label’s leather Bomber Jacket being seen on the likes of Alicia Keys in her latest video. The Supreme designer has given us a preview of her next seasons collection, keeping in the theme of her first collection, which is available in some of the best stores worldwide and at Karmaloop online. You saw it here first, have a look through the new collection here.
‘Legs’ Tee and ‘Down Low’ Jeans
‘Miss America’ Tee, Motorcycle Jacket, and Low Crotch Leggings
‘Working Girl’ Tee and Motorcycle Jacket
‘Dick’ Tee
Low Crotch Leggings – MadeMe X Peggy Noland
Bleached Denim Shorts
Sleeveless Hoodie and ‘Legs’ Leggings
More info at MadeMe Clothing.
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James Jarvis Interview
November 26th, 2007 |
James Jarvis is best known for his Amos Toy’s creations, his recent YOD Figure is his latest, but he’s also just released a book of his selected drawings from over the years, fittingly titled "James Jarvis Selected Drawings". I spoke to James about his work over the years, the development of his company Amos and more.
As an artist, I’ve read interviews with you when you say you consider yourself an illustrator before anything else, how has this transposed into making figures and other mediums?
I think what I tend to say is that above all else I consider myself someone who draws. Drawings are the raw material for everything else: illustrations, toys, comic books and everything else I do.
What initially influenced your interest in art, and who or what did you look towards for inspiration in developing your style?
My initial influence I guess was my parents. They are very cultured people and exposed me to an amazing array of visual and intellectual culture from an early age. I was brought up on amazing children’s books by Richard Scarry, Hergé, Uderzo, Maurice Sendak, David McKee and Alfred Bestall Rupert the Bear.
When I think about style I look much more to an intellectual consideration of what I do rather than the purely visual. The particular intricacies of my way of drawing is evolving constantly – I am always re-evaluating how I draw. But my way of thinking about drawing and about visual creation in general is much more consistent.
How did Amos toys come about?
I’ve answered this question so many times, but basically… When the toys I made with Silas became popular(ish) we realised that they could, and should, have a life of their own, outside of and independent from the insular world of ’streetwear’. So in partnership with Russell and Sofia we started Amos.
Many of your early toys were made famous for their colaboration with Silas, what was your relationship with the brand?
I met Sofia and Russell who ran Silas when they were working for Slam City Skates. I went to see them while I was still at college in Brighton in ‘92 or ‘93 to show my work and I used to hang out in the shop when I moved back to London to go to the RCA. When Slam started Holmes they asked me to do graphics for them. When they left Slam to start Silas I carried on working with them…
You’ve been involved in numerous colaborations over the years, what were some of your favourite?
I’m not sure that apart from working with Silas I’ve done many true collaborations. When I left college I did a shit-load of crap illustration jobs to make a living. I think an illustration commission is very different to a true collaboration, where I think you are given more responsibility and more room to be oneself. Sofia and Russell were really the first people to let me just get on with it.
What artists around today do you admire?
DELTA, Geneviève Gauckler, KAWS, Gary Panter, Parra, Will Sweeney
I’ve heard you’re a keen runner? How often do you run?
I run every day – I do between 50 and 70 miles per week, depending on what I am training for. I run to work and back during the week. I’ve qualified to run the London Marathon next year as an Elite athlete, which is quite exciting.
Are you a fan of Streetwear, what brands do you like at the moment?
I find it quite diverting, but I have no interest in ‘Streetwear’ as any kind of seriously culturally substantial entity at all. I like clothes and I think about what I wear, but I can’t say I have any deeper engagement than that.
You recently colaborated with Will Sweeney’s label Alakazam, have you got any plans to develop your own clothing label?
We’ve already been making shirts for Amos, which is fun. But in terms of Fashion with a capital ‘F’ I don’t think it is where my strengths lie.
Where do you see Amos headed? What are your plans for the future?
The liberating thing about Amos is that as my own company it is a vehicle for any project that we want to put out there. With regards to really big undertakings like animation we realise we need partners because such things are logistically so huge.
Tell is a little about your book ‘Selected Drawings’, 240 pages sounds like a big undertaking? What lead you to create a book?
I made a paperback book with relax magazine in Japan several years ago which reproduced a small selection of my drawings, and I had for a long time wanted to do something similar. It took me until this year to get it together. When we published Vortigern’s Machine last year we realised that it was possible to put books out there ourselves. In a way it was an easy project because the drawings were already there. They just needed to be scanned and edited. The hard part was looking over all that old work and trying to decide if it was of any worth or not.
Alongside the book, you have developed a set of new figures, can you tell us about these, and where the inspiration came from?
Alongside the book we are releasing Illustrated YOD, which is YOD decorated with drawings of beaked demons.
To buy the book and the newly released tee’s and figures of James Jarvis Amos, check out the online store here.
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Vans X Jahan
November 26th, 2007 |
Slam X Hype Blogger Jahan has been commissioned to create a number of images for Vans. The Art will be on show in Taipei on the 15th December and will be assembled as a calender for 2008 to be used as a promo tool by Vans. Amazingly intricate work , take a look for yourself, [...]
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Soph 07/08 Holiday Collection
November 26th, 2007 |
Soph are about to release their Holiday capsule for their A/W range. The collection includes a Border Sweater, featuring their new Scorpion logo in 3 colours, Black, Grey and Oatmeal, the same 3 colours and theme carries through to their Beanie for the collection. Accompanied by a new glasses frame available in Black and Brown.
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Union Tee’s and Sweat’s
November 26th, 2007 |
Here are some really nice new tees, hoodies and crew necks from the legendary store Union. They are available now at Union LA.
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Madsaki x Jam Home Made Wallets
November 26th, 2007 |
Madsaki the graffiti artist who has made a name for himself with his work with Clot recently has put his personal touch on a collaboration with Japanese accessories and leather label Jam Home Made. The two wallets, two very traditional pieces, one a men’s and the other a women’s long wallet both with some very [...]
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