Urban Outfitters
From Philadelphia 03/05/09
Exit - Grand Opening Throwdown permalinkExit, our go-to hometown skateshop, are celebrating the move from their old digs on Girard (see pic above) to their new spot in Northern Liberties this Friday by throwing a seriously multi-faceted party. OG skaterock band McRad is playing, Sammy Slice is dj’ing, Traffic are premiering their latest video Tokyo Transfer, you’ll be able to buy a limited edition Exit deck and wheels (Real and Spitfire respectively) and guzzle some free Yards, natch. If that wasn’t enough, the after party is The Bounce at the Barbary. There’s not much more to do other than suit up and show up. Exit’s event is from 6-9pm and the new shop is located at 825 N. 2nd St (bet Poplar and Brown). Get there. |
From Mexico 12/18/08
Knit Bus Cover permalinkWe actually wouldn’t mind waiting for this bus. (Via Knithacker.) |
From Minneapolis 10/15/08
Minnehaha Bag Co. permalinkOutfit your “errand bike” with the kind of gear a proper English gentleman would use. The bonus is that these handsome and rugged canvas classics are made right here in the good ‘ol USA by the Minnehaha Bag Co. (Via ACL.) |
From Elsewhere 09/29/08Ponytail’s Beg Waves permalinkCheck out the entrancing new music video for Ponytail’s Beg Waves, a track from their 2008 album, Ice Cream Spiritual. Kaleidoscopes of color coupled with sublime seascapes make for something special in this vid from Michael Guidetti and David Berezin. |
From Los Angeles 07/21/08
SK8FACE permalinkLately there have been a handful of books and films looking at the roots of skateboarding. SK8FACE is a documentary that looks at one of the more niche elements of skateboarding culture - the progression of the deck graphics, especially between the 70s and today. Many kids aligned themselves with a particular skater simply because his skating was sick and his board graphics were equally as sick. Considering that the first Tony Hawk pro model (in mint condition) fetches upward of $3000 these days it’s a niche to take note of. |
From Elsewhere 07/01/08
Freeman Transport permalinkWe think it’s best to leave the describing to the folks at Freeman Transport: “We are hand-building bikes here in Missoula, Montana. All steel with S and S couplings. The frames break in half and fit into a bag. They can be checked on airplanes with no extra charge. One simple tool to put them back together. Ride to and from the airport. Right now we are only making fixed gears. No brakes, No cables, No mess. Bikes will come with a bag for travel. We’ll also make some product. Bikes should drop in June.” Keep an eye out people. |
From Philadelphia 06/26/08
Paine’s Park Benefit - This Sat! permalinkThis Saturday nite our humble cafeteria, Building 543 in the Navy Yard, will be transformed to host Paine’s World, a benefit party we’re hosting to help support the Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund in its mission to build Paine’s Park, a 2.5 acre skatepark in Center City Philadelphia. There will be artwork from some of the Space 1026 crew, a ramp, demo action from the Nocturnal heads, food, drinks and performances by The Yah Mos Def, Broadzilla, Brendan Bring ‘Em and Rock Tits! You can get tix at the door or at one of our Philly locations. Tix are $22 online, $20 in the stores and you gotta be 21 (with ID) to get in. For more details and info on how to get here on the yellow bus, click here.
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From Elsewhere 06/17/08
Mike Giant permalinkDidn’t we just say that we don’t traffic in much graffiti related “ephemera”? Well, we lied. For all you trackheads out there, take a gander at these bonkers wheel covers by Mr. Count Trackula himself, Mike Giant. |
From London 05/20/08
Animals On The Underground permalinkFulfilling today’s cute quotient, this bottlenose whale can be found swimming in the twisted maze of tunnels that is the London Underground. (Via It’s Nice That.) |
From San Francisco 05/20/08
RVCA X Cinelli x Barry McGee permalinkIn Italy the bike obsessed are called fissati, or fixated...another way of saying maniacs. This RVCA and Cinelli Pressure collaboration is bound to drive even more bike nuts insane. The first bike, by artist Barry McGee, will be showcased at the Pressure launch event at SF’s VASF Gallery, on Thursday, June 19th, from 7pm to 10pm. The frame kit will be available for $2,100.00. Don’t you remember when pure joy could be attained simply by bombing a hill on your Huffy? |
From New York 04/30/08
Owens Bros. for Zoo York permalinkWe’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 Portland 04/02/08
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From Los Angeles 03/11/08
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From Philadelphia 03/06/08
Paine’s Park Project - Site Launch Event permalinkThis Friday nite the Paine’s Park Project celebrates the launch of fromlovecomespaine.com. The site will be the go-to spot for keeping up with all things Paine’s Park related. From downloads, to testimonials from local Philly pros, to info on how to donate and support the cause, the site will have it all. The event is being held at the Dreamlikereality gallery (52 N. 2nd St) and will feature donated works by local artists. Starts at 6pm people...get there. |
From Los Angeles 03/06/08
Baggu permalinkWe’ve seen more than a few reusable shopping bag options and we’re drawn to these colorful Baggus. And not just because of how they look; according to their site, “using one Baggu for one year replaces 300 to 700 disposable bags.” Bonus points: they fold into a flat 5 by 5 inch pouch that you can shove in your bag or back pocket.
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From Japan 02/22/08
Cog Magazine permalinkOne gear, fixed wheel obsessives rejoice: Cog Magazine’s 2nd issue is out with a solid feature about Tokyo’s bike messenger massive. |
From Philadelphia 02/12/08
Paine’s Park Project permalinkThe Paine’s Park Project is a nationwide effort to raise funds and awareness for Philly’s new skatepark, which aims to fill the void of Love Park in the heart of the city and the grinds of it’s skateboarding community. The movement is gaining strength and momentum as witnessed by the funds it’s raised and the new From Love Comes Paine website, which features killer full-screen video footage of local Philly schralpers and a wealth of Paine’s Park Project content. Check it out, donate a dollar or two, spread the word and be sure to download the wicked full video screensaver.
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From Los Angeles 02/07/08
Soap Boxin’ permalinkThe San Fernando Valley Illegal Soap Box Federation just posted their 2008 schedule and they are not messing around. Their flyer boldly taunts, “The Valley Rocks Echo Park...KNOW this Hipster” and “Action, Danger, Mayhem, Destruction, Bodily Harm...All For Free!” Sounds like guaranteed good times to us. |
From Australia 12/21/07
Chinnychinchin permalinkChinnychinchin can’t be accused of skimping on detail. Case in point: their individually hand burnt range of urban collectable cars. Hot.
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From Los Angeles 11/14/07
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From New York 11/08/07
Zoo York permalinkTotally bonkers deck designs for Zoo York by Makeset (Damien Correll and Mike Perry.) |
From Elsewhere 10/23/07
Chris Gilmour permalinkRidiculously awesome cardboard sculptures by Chris Gilmour. |
From Los Angeles 10/11/07
Bunker Spreckels permalinkC.R. Stecyk III (Dog Town O.G.) dug deep into the Venice/Santa Monica mythos to write Bunker Spreckels: Surfing’s Divine Prince of Decadence. It follows the rise and unfortunate fall of a privileged Los Angeles party boy who starts out as a teen surf phenom, morphs into a debauched international jet-setter, and finally succumbs to his excesses at the tender age of 27. |
From Los Angeles 09/05/07
Geoff McFetridge Bike permalinkThis is not the first time we’ve posted about Geoff McFetridge and it’s probably not the last. Be.BIKE launched their artist series a few years back and we’re stoked that they brought Geoff on board to gussy up this model.
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