From Los Angeles 04/30/08
Blood Is The New Black permalink
With the Spring launch of their new collection, Blood Is The New Black are back with some seriously epic artists. Cali Dewitt and Jesse Spears are new to the BITNB roster and their sweetly innocent designs will become fast favorites of everyone who views them. The ‘Hope In A Jar’ tee from Cali is seriously the best.
From New York 04/30/08
Owens Bros. for Zoo York permalink
We’ve posted Zoo York artist series decks before but when they’re this stunning how can we not? According to Matt and Mark Owens, their “Urbane Jungle” series represents “the socio-cultural realms of Literature, Architecture, The Arts, Transit, Food and Tourism”. Shred-ready and heady.
From Chicago 04/30/08
Looptopia In-Store permalink
Looptopia, Chicago’s all night arts and culture jump-off, is invading our 20 State St. store this Friday nite. The event runs 7pm to midnite but you can catch Company of Thieves (that’s them pictured above) at 7:30 and Raise High the Roof Beam at 8:30. Fix up, look sharp!
From Japan 04/30/08
From New York 04/29/08
Samantha Hahn permalink
We like the washed out, sunset-y palette Samantha Hahn uses in her illustrations. We also like the idea of flying shoes quite a bit so she’s scored twice with us.
From Elsewhere 04/29/08
Karen Walker Jewelry permalink
So you’ve seen her clothes and sunglasses, but have you checked out the amazing jewelry that Karen Walker has been turning out? Photographed with some of best presentation I’ve ever seen, every one of her pieces is incredibly designed and no detail is spared.
From Paris 04/29/08
Tré Cool permalink
We’re not the types to drop the coin or get on a wait list for one of Hermès’ Birkin bags. But we would spring for simple, functional accessories like their roll-able felt travel tray. (Via Journal-Inc.)
- > Travel
From Philadelphia 04/28/08
Summer Essentials Mix permalink
No summer classes? Check. Shore rental with your peeps? Check. Beach chair? Check. Abs correct? Check. Stack of celebutrash magazines? Check. SmartWater? Check. Then you best have our Summer Essentials mix on your boombox and your nano when you hit the beach this June. Download it now.
- > Music
From New York 04/28/08
Outdoor Ed permalink
The Spring/Summer weather is finally being felt by New Yorkers. That’s why we decided to take a trip out to Fort Tilden, a former United States Army Installation in the New York City borough of Queens. It is pretty amazing out there, seeing that military installations on the site date back to the War of 1812. Abandoned buses, houses, and warehouses remain on the grounds, sitting right next to baseball fields and the beach. If you are in NY this Summer, it’s definitely worth the subway ride out, just to be able to explore and make it your new Summer jump off! (Via Spacey Tracy.)
From Montreal 04/24/08
Matt & Nat permalink
Loving these vegan-friendly bags from Matt & Nat. With a barrage of colors and styles, the nylon pink and faux worn-in leather has to be my favorite. I also love the placement of the zipper. Could this be the new It Bag?
From Philadelphia 04/24/08
Memphis Taproom permalink
A co-worker here at UO Blog HQ let me know that the Memphis Taproom, which opened this past Tuesday in lovely Port Richhmond, served up some mighty fine comestibles. And for those of you readers who are of age, their libations ain’t too shabby either.
- > Eat
From New York 04/24/08
NEWWORK permalink
Issue no. 1 of NEWWORK -a large-format biannual- is out and features contributions solely from New Yorkers. And while the content seems to skew a little brainy (you guys are brainy, right?), they haven’t forgotten their art-for-the-masses roots. All the pages are separable; they can be put up on the wall as art pieces. Nice. (Via The Style Press.)
From Australia 04/23/08
Iggy & Lou Lou permalink
Check out Iggy & Lou Lou if you’re into killer jewelry. My favorite has to be their ‘I Will Eat You Alive’ collection which features bites taken out of their fine porcelain necklaces and attacking bears that have been dipped in gold.
From Los Angeles 04/23/08
Zooey and Erin (and Ellen!) permalink
If we admit our weakness for Zooey Deschanel, (we used her music in our latest video remember?) we’ll also mention that we’re softies for Erin Featherston and Ellen Von Unwerth as well. This is Erin’s latest fashion video, in all it’s ragamuffin, pop-influenced glory, directed by Ellen and starring the amazing Zooey.
From San Francisco 04/23/08
Lab Partners permalink
Ryan and Sarah from Lab Partners got in touch to let us know about their sweet letterpress and gocco work. The only thing missing from this print that we can detect is a Mission burrito. Otherwise, it’s pure SF bliss.
From London 04/22/08
Umbros permalink
Umbro has been outfitting the burliest bros in sports since 1920. And while you might not find yourself in a proper scrum or scrapping on the pitch anytime soon, you can still rock the same pair of checkerboard Rios that helped many a young dude score style points when delivering his pick-up lines at the mall. Bonus: Head to our stores, where we just got ‘em in.
- > Flair
From Elsewhere 04/22/08
Sarah Illenberger permalink
Beauty meets brains: Sarah Illenberger’s mixed-media sculptures of cashmere organs, wooden burgers and eyeball-endowed purses deserve a double-take. (Via TWBE.)
- > Art
From New York 04/21/08
Wahoo! permalink
Yoooo guyz! Last weekend all creative forces combined to make a great show in Brooklyn at the Galapagos space. Musicians Darren Weiss and Loren Shane Humphrey (drummer from The Willowz) killed it on the drums. They were the headliners of the show and did some improvisation with each other, drum to drum. This was the first show I have seen in awhile where there were no vocals, and trust me, these two more than made up for it! Darren Weiss blew my mind! These guys were so inspiring that Nick Darmstaedter and Louis Eisner came up with a rad piece that they were painting on the stage while the show was going on. More pix from the night are here. (Via Spacey Tracey.)
From Los Angeles 04/21/08
Keep Company permalink
A new batch of sneakers have arrived from the wonderful Keep Company. They’ve said it themselves and I have to agree, these are the perfect flats for summer. You’ll also catch yourself repeatedly glancing behind you to see the beautiful imprint the sole leaves on soft surfaces.
From Australia 04/21/08
Anna Laura permalink
The internet is a fickle lover. While we’d like to find mega-cuteness every day of the week, sometimes we just have to wait. Well, thank you, internet cute muse, for offering up these felt badges by Anna Laura. The blue hair, bright red mouth, and 50’s eyes...we only wish we had a drive-thru to drive up to so this gal could rollerskate up to us and take our order. (Via Bloesem.)
- > Craft
From Montreal 04/21/08
Ben Pobjoy permalink
Lots of young photographers are logging some serious miles for their craft. Case in point: Ben Pobjoy. For his Land of America project, Ben stared out the window during 90 hours of non-stop bus rides last June, covering over 7000 miles of America and Mexico in 13 days. That’s some serious cabin fever in exchange for some serious photos.
From Elsewhere 04/17/08
Apartamento Magazine permalink
The premiere issue of Apartamento, a new everyday life interiors magazine, is out now. The folks at the home office (Milan!) were nice enough to send us this image and since we’re addicted to all things interior design related, we can’t wait to get our hands on the actual magazine itself.
From New York 04/17/08
Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons permalink
I’ve been obsessed with Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons for what seems like forever and found this interview they recently did with Don’t Talk To Me zine to be seriously awesome. Who else do you know that grew up in a cult?
From Australia 04/16/08
Skull Drawing Contest permalink
The inaugural International Skull Drawing Competition is coming to a close. Entries are due by Friday, April 18. All you skull-obsessed, notebook and toe-of-your-Chucks scribblers get your work in! (Via NowNow.)