Tonight, Eric Haze opens ‘NEW ABSTRACTS AND ICONS’, a three week exhibition of new works
at the LEVEL 2 Gallery at 812 Broadway (@11th Street), in New York City. If you’re around, go check it out. A-Trak and Neil Armstrong will be spinning, and the work is guaranteed fresh.
HAZE’s ability to stay ahead and on top of the ever-changing mediums of artistic expression over the last 30 years has allowed the native New Yorker’s creative impact to reach far beyond the City subway yards and skate ramps of the ’70s. From his early work with Def Jam to starting his own clothing label, HAZE was a predecessor of streetwear, being “big in Japan”, and getting down with Stüssy. Through the years, big brands have gained plenty from a HAZE co-sign, but in return the big homie got exposure and renown. Hit the jump for a history of HAZE’s work in corporate culture, from early logotypes to decking out Nike Dunks and Lotuses…
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NAME: Kareem
OCCUPATION: Model/Actor/Emcee/Sales
HOME BASE: Toronto, ON
SUNGLASSES: J. Lindeberg
SHIRT: Gap
JEANS: J. Brand
SNEAKERS: Reebok
WATCH: G-Shock
What is your favorite fall trend? I try not to follow trends and I dress in what makes me feel confident and comfortable.
Must have item for fall? Varsity jacket.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Creative Recreation Cesario.
What is a cold weather don’t? Drinking alcohol outside in the cold trust me on this one.
Who is your Halloween costume this year? Hugh Hefner.
Who inspires your style? Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, The Cool Kids, T.I., Kanye West and Pharrell.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
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NAME: Ryan
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Anthropologist/Blogger
HOME BASE: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
HAT: Brooklyn Circus
SHIRT: Public School
JEANS: Uniqlo
SNEAKERS: Converse
WATCH: G-Shock
What is your favorite fall trend? Military gear has always been something I’ve been into, this fall I’m taking it a step further with some vintage West Point wear.
Must have item for fall? Cardigans, BKC hats and motorcycle jackets.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Loafers and chucks.
Cold weather don’t? Huge puff coats that look like sleeping bags.
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Another G-Shock x LRG collab watch, this time in bright yellow. [High Snobiety]
One of Kanye’s favorite designer’s Rick Owens sets up a new shop in Tokyo. Peep the preview. [Hypebeast]
The same dude who designed the eMate for Apple is now designing surfboards. Cool? Nerdy? You decide.[Gizmodo]
We’ll have to wait until February for these dope black/cement Spizike’s, but they’re still fun to look at now. [The Shoe Game]
Copping this Jager shot-cooler will impress your college girlfriend soo much. [OhGizmo]
NAME: Prince
AGE: 18
OCCUPATION: Aspiring Music Producer/Artist/Fashion Designer
HOME BASE: NY
HAT: Mishka
SUNGLASSES: Super
SHIRT: H&M
CARDIGAN: BBC Ice Cream
DENIM: Levi’s
SNEAKERS: Jordan
WATCH: G-Shock
What are you saving up for the summer? The winter season.
What summer trend needs to die? Uggs in the summertime.
What is your dream vacation? Tokyo, Japan.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Vans, BBC Ice Cream and Jordan.
What’s your summer drink? Vanilla bean frappuccino.
Who inspires your style? Kid Cudi.
Favorite city? L.A.
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Expect long lines and a super-quick sellout when this Bape x G-Shock “Black Rainbow” watch drops tomorrow at the flagship store in NYC. [Hypebeast]
Is the Sony Daily Edition Reader, the Kindle-killer? Here’s a review. [Gizmodo]
F what you heard, streetwear is alive. Check The Hundreds x Diamond new baseball-themed collabo tee. [High Snobiety]
Just what we need more fun with Legos. No Dee and Ricky. [Like Cool]
Shots Fired! Brooklyn Fare lets Starbucks know what’s up with its new packaging. [Josh Spear]
Freshjive’s collaboration with Trevor Paglen, and their new collab shoe with etnies Plus, is in stores now. The stuff is dope. [Sneaker Freaker]
We’ve shown you a history of Jeff Staple’s Pigeons, get up on the new NB575J. [Staple]
Gawker x graffiti, and it’s pretty sick. [Wallpaper]
Seems like everyone is getting a G-Shock these days. American Rag steps up. [Hypebeast]
UNDFTD goes Purple Haze with the new install of the Billboard Project via Gary Simmons. [High Snobiety]
Will Ferrell x Beck Hansen. [Beck]
Nike SB continues to waive its middle finger in Consolidated’s face. Todd Bratrud Dunk #2. [The Shoe Game]
Photography by Jonathan Lees
Last night at G-Shock’s Shock The World 2009 event, the crowd was blessed with a preview of what Kanye’s upcoming tour with Lady Gaga will look like. After speeches from master tattoo artist and designer Mister Cartoon and a bunch of extreme sport athletes like skateboarder Stevie Williams, Kanye took to the stage rocking what appeared to be a Jabawoki mask (which he later removed) while scantily clad women also wearing masks brought the illuminated stage to life by rearranging pieces of the background during the performance. And unlike the futuristic, post-apocalyptic get up he wore on his Glow in the Dark tour, last night Kanye appeared to keep his fashion very minimal and functional. Keep reading and we’ll show you how you can do the same…
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NAME: Vaughn
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Traveler
HOME BASE: Charlotte
EYE GLASSES: Ray-Ban
SHIRT: Ben Sherman
DENIM: Ben Sherman
SOCKS: Topman
SHOES: Ben Sherman
WATCH: G-Shock
What are you saving up for the summer? I work in retail so I can’t save anything.
What summer trends have you seen? Man-pris!
What is your dream vacation? Resting in an Italian villa.
What is the sneaker style you are rocking this season? Vans without socks with a lot of baby powder!
What’s your summer drink? Green tea smoothie.
Who inspires your style? Real nerds.
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On Thursday, July 23rd, Pegleg, Casio, and Union NYC will drop 100 of these bad boys. Available exclusively at the store (176 Spring Street, NYC) and online at peglegnyc.com. This project will mark UNION NYC’s last collaboration – a closing of its Skittles door? We’ll see.
Louis Vuitton takes an average interview (?!) and makes it awesome through the power of editing. It helps that the subject is outer space, but still. Great job, handbags for everyone! [Louis Vuitton Journeys]
No more Men.Style.com? Oh wow. [Tech Crunch]
KAWS interview RE: Stages. Everyone likes hearing this man talk. [High Snobiety]
Download Nike SB’s “Debacle” Am vid for free over the next three days. [Nike Skateboarding]
The CONS CTS High in digi print is the next must have. [Hypebeast]
If the rest of these links aren’t enough, there’s always hot chicks taking bong hits. [Mash Kulture]
