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D*Face | Riot on Paper Prints

December 9th 09, 18:23

One of our favourite UK artist, D*Face is set to release on the 10th of December 60 pieces of limited edition prints. Titled “Riot on Paper”, the 24″ x 32″ sized prints on 320gsm Coventry archival rag paper will include 50 pieces of regular editions and 10 pieces of Hand-Aged editions, sanded, burnished, airbrushed by D*Face himself and features a specially formulated heavy antique varnish.

Regular Editions are priced at $500 (300GBP), while the Hand-Aged Editions will be $750 (450GBP). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of one of the most exciting street artist of today. (more…)
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Visvim Folk-Foley F.I.L. Exclusive

December 7th 09, 22:22

Visvim have recreated the folk-Foley for the 2009 collection, using a velcro strap closure on this version over the traditional shoe lace, the Stan Smith inspired model features a premium leather upper and a replaceable out sole. Available in both high and low cut in white with pastel colored suede accents. Available now from honeyee as well as various F.I.L. stores.

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Rolex Explorer by Bamford & Sons x fragment Design

December 4th 09, 4:00

Fragment design have extended their range of Bamford Watch Department’s bespoke Rolex watches on the Explorer model from Rolex’s timeless Oyster Perpetual Collection. Having seen the model in a black and neon blue color here, some new colors have now been added to complete the range including both neon purple and green, featuring the signature fragment logo and colored accents added to the seconds hand and the numerals at 3, 6, and 9. The Explorer has long been a favourite amongst Rolex collectors alongside the Submariner and other models from the Oyster Perpetual Collection, it’ll be interesting to see what other models Bamford and the fragment design team will work on in the future. In the mean time you can take a look at the range here. (more…)
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Cai Guo Qiang “Hanging Out in the Museum” Retrospect

December 4th 09, 2:22

Currently on show at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum is a retrospective exhibition for Cai Guo-Qiang, the artist labelled “indispensable to this world” by The New York Times. Having left his mark on various cities and countries, from Fujian to Shanghai, from China to Japan, and from New York to the world. This latest retrospect exhibition titled “Hanging Out in the Museum” will be Cai Guo Qiang’s largest retrospective to date since his “I Want To Believe” retropect exhibition, which took place at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York in 2008, as well as the Guggenheim in Bilbao earlier this year.

“Hanging out in the Museum” draws together an impressive 35 pieces of work from internationally renowned museums and private collections, including large-scale installations, gunpowder drawings, as well as video documentation of his explosion projects.

Three specially created new pieces will also be on exhibit: titled “Strait”, “Day and Night” and “Taroko Gorge”. Embodying his unique historical and cosmic view, these works address the problems of existence faced by man in contemporary society through artistic forms and clearly illustrate the process of realizing Cai’s artistic ideas. (more…)
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Porter x Baxter Dopp Kit Bag

December 2nd 09, 1:58

Californian Mens grooming company, Baxter have teamed up with Porter, Yoshida & Co. to collaborate on a mens grooming dopp kit bag. Featuring Porter’s signature nylon material, zips open to reveal three inner removable compartment bags, elastic nylon bands to hold travel essentials, and an outer zip compartment as well.

The bag also features Porter’s signature woven label, here in a Baxter Blue color for the collaboration, with additional Baxter logo marks on the inside and blue nylon contrasts on the bags interior. (more…)
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A MAGAZINE Curated by Kris Van Assche Now Online

December 1st 09, 19:10

A MAGAZINE have uploaded issue #7 curated by Kris Van Assche for the December release of their online magazine archive.

“The man currently at the helm of Dior Homme, alongside his own mens and womenswear collections in Paris. Kris Van Assche was born in 1976 in Londerzeel, Belgium, and studied at Antwerp’s prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the mid 1990’s. He later began his designing career under the wing of Hedi Slimane at the house of Yves Saint Laurent, moving on to Dior Homme and later taking creative leadership of the label in 2007, all the while quietly crafting his signature aesthetic, symbolised by a four leaf clover. (more…)
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Nigel Cabourn x Yuketen | The Army Gym Hunting Boots

December 1st 09, 19:04

British vintage military uniform inspired label Nigel Cabourn have teamed up with American heritage shoemaker Yuketen on a range of footwear for their The Army Gym Collection.

Utilizing American-made leather together with traditional British Harris Tweed fabric to create this new rendition featuring Yuketen’s signature crepe gum soles. Available in three different colors. Available for ¥ 66,990. (more…)
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Banksy | “IKEA Punk” Rescued from … Graffiti

November 30th 09, 3:00

An interesting turn of events have unfolded over the last month in regards to Banksy’s ‘IKEA Punk’ piece in Croydon, London. Since our initial coverage back in September, it was defaced by vandals in November during a public vote.

This month, two loyal fans of the secretive guerilla artist have decided to spend thousands of pounds out of their own pocket to restore the defaced piece, hiring a team of builders to cut out the three-ton section of reinforced concrete wall, lifting it by crane on to a lorry and took it to a secret location where it will be cleaned up.

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Lewis Leathers x Effector Aviakit

November 28th 09, 20:38

Not too long ago we gave you a look at a range of eye wear from the collaboration collection between Lewis Leathers and Effector. Now we are able to show you a closer look at the finer details that really gives Effector it’s name as one of the finest eye wear company in Japan. This particular collaboration is named after the classic British Lewis Leathers Aviakit biker jacket, which really has been one of the most highly sought after style of vintage leather jackets around. Fully handmade in Japan, and comes with a nice leather pouch for storing. Take a look at the images below. (more…)
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Futura x Casio G-Shock DW-5600

November 28th 09, 11:00

Futura, one of the most influential artist in the history of street art has collaborated with Casio on the DW-5600 G-shock. An updated version of the very first original DW-5000 model that came out in 1983. The functionality and simple aesthetics of the DW-5600 model has made it a clear favorite amongst labels as the watch of choice for collaborative work (previous collabs include Bape, Alife, Mastermind, Margaret Howell to name a few). This Futura version features additional graphic detailing consisting of Futura’s trademark script writing on a classic matt black watch face and strap. Available from this weekend onwards (28th Nov) at Futura Laboratories. (more…)
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Wonderwall | The SOHO by Masamichi Kitayama

November 27th 09, 18:37

Wonder-wall (Masamichi Kitayama) the interior design mastermind behind some of our favorite retail spaces has embarked on one of his biggest project to date. Taking the lead in the overall architectural and interior design direction for a building project titled “THE SOHO”, a large scale office complex with services and amenities matches a luxury hotel.

As one approaches the chic, monochromatic façade, the bold multi-colored interior walls are revealed through the central atrium. (more…)
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BLU in Lima

November 25th 09, 19:17

Coming off a large scale mural a little over a week ago in Columbia. BLU has continued his global mural endeavor around South America, taking it to Lima, Peru this time putting up yet another large scale ossuary themed piece. Another amazing piece from one of the most exciting street artist of today. Take a look at the images below. (more…)
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JR | Abu Dhabi Art Fair

November 24th 09, 19:23

French wheatpaste artist JR has recently added his extensive series of portrait photograph artworks to the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, as a part of an installation for The Wings Party curated by Fabrice bousteau. Take a look at the images below. (more…)
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A MAGAZINE Curated by Yohji Yamamoto Now Online

November 23rd 09, 18:09

A MAGAZINE has long been one of our favourite publications around. Collaborating with some of the most influential people in the industry the likes of Martin Margiela, Jun Takahashi, and Haider Ackerman. Celebrating in each issue the designer’s ethos: their people, their passion, their stories, emotions, fascinations, spontaneity and authenticity. Since earlier 2009, they began releasing one past issue each month to add to their online archive. And most recently added as their November online release is is A#2 by Yohji Yamamoto. A great opportunity for those who missed out on getting a print copy when it came out.

Take a look at the A MAGAZINE site here, where you can also find online editions of other back issues.
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ZEVS | LUX Exhibition at Lazarides Newcastle

November 19th 09, 21:39

Shortly after ZEVS’ run-in with the law in Hong Kong and his short prison sentence, we are pleased (and somewhat relieved) to hear the Parisian street artist’s announcement for his up-coming exhibition in the UK. Hosted by The Lazarides gallery in Newcastle. The exhibition titled “LUX” will commence this weekend on the 20th November, and continue through till January 30th.

Entitled LUX, the show, as its title suggests, will focus both on his appropriation of ‘luxury’ brand logos and his remarkable nocturnal public interventions with light, shadow and reflection in his home town of Paris, also known as ‘The City of Lights’. (more…)
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