Stepping away from our Japanese fall/winter binge for a moment, favorite Seattle-based graphic line Actual Pain just released a few previews of their upcoming ‘Mystery Faith’ collection, to be released in early August. There’s no other label who’s art is consistently this good, and season after season AP designer TJ Cowgill sets the benchmark for the darker end of streetwear. Can’t wait to cop a crewneck or hoodie for the winter, click through for the rest of this preview.
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Last night I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Trusst Club, in conjunction with the opening of the new Yves Laroche gallery space here in Montreal. Trusst Club is a new venture of my two close friends Andrew Ly and Melissa Matos (along with a few other contributors), providing a physical retail space for new designers and an agency to actively promote them. The above video was shot by Kevin Calero as a visual loop for the premier, and in their words is
‘A medium, a dialogue, a proposition. A visual influence reflecting the cyclical nature of thoughts and other ideas. A collection of shifting aesthetics and form, timeless in nature. A venue for international correspondence; a platform for creative evolution. A community. An inspired showcase, a contemporary tool.’
All in the evening was fantastic; a live performance by Le Matos, plenty of refreshments, and a massive show of support from the Montreal creative community. Keep reading for photos of the space, products, and event, courtesy of J’AdOre.
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Here’s a quick roundup of some of the best of the internet over the past few days. First off, XLR8R just dropped a new podcast helmed by 84/85 favorite FaltyDL. Frenetic as his production styles, the mix contains new original Falty material alongside tracks from his contemporaries, mixed together with some classic garage and 2step. Available for download here.
The Atavistic Urge: Johny Coast and Seth Rosko is a collaborative film effort profiling Brooklyn talent by John Watson (aka Prolly) and Sara Kinney. Good dialogue from both builders and the video itself is very well shot, making for a quality watch for any 2 wheeled enthusiast.
Lastly, Hypebeast just released this interview with Mr. Cartoon regarding his collaboration with Nike Sportswear to design the US World Cup 2010 uniforms, along with his thoughts on being Mexican-American and how it’s influenced his work. It’s pretty amazing how someone who came exclusively from tattoo and graffiti culture can rise to such corporate heights, and goes to show how dynamic the shift in mass marketing culture has been over the last decade.
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Posted in art, bikes, collaborations, music, video
Tagged Falty DL, Mr. Cartoon, Prolly, Sara Kinney, World Cup 2010, XLR8R
J.Crew recently showcased their upcoming fall/winter 2010 collection at the penthouse of Milk studios in New York. The collection itself treks deeper into the heritage realm, with rugged looking classic styles reinterpreted for today’s market. It takes huge inspiration from US heritage brands, which in the end gives it more of a Japanese feel than American. There are a few notable collaborations in this collection including a beautiful Kelty rucksack and Crescent Down Works outerwear pieces which are probably my favorites overall. I love the look and presentation; some people may feel it is following what’s ‘on trend’ a bit too hard but I don’t see that as a bad thing. Keep reading for the lookbook…
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Posted in art, collaborations, environment, girls fashion
Tagged fall/winter 2010, J.Crew
Here is a look at some amazing ‘lost footage’ from the 12ozProphet crew from their monumental trip to Sao Paulo back in 1997. The trip was for an article on Brazilian graffiti for the 6th issue of 12oz Prophet magazine. Sonik and Raven went to Sao Paulo to meet up with the twin graffiti writers OS Gemeos to document the Brazilian graffiti scenes: “The sight of São Paulo and the otherworldly graffiti scene exploding over its gut-wrenching social landscape, the peculiarly Brazilian collision of poverty and wealth, was a complete shock. Meeting Os Gemeos – as well as Nina, Vitche, and Herbert Baglione, gave us friends for life, and the sight of their work was a glimpse into the future of an art movement we thought we knew, but even now, more than a dozen years later, has yet to catch up.” This particular magazine and article was a huge influence on myself at that time when I first started getting into painting in the late 90′s.
*Front cover issue #6
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The Impossible Project team have been working hard over the last year to re-make the classic polaroid instant film. Last week saw the release of the black and white Polaroid 600 film (with color coming out in the summer). Now they have released this newly designed sleek looking Polaroid 600 camera. The camera comes complete with a fresh box of 600 film ready for you to instantly snap away. The ‘kit’ is available for $180 USD and is limited in quantities.
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Scott Pommier is a photographer that I have been watching for a couple years now: my friend Curtis put me on to him a while ago, and ever since then I have been a huge fan. Scott documents his travels through the motorcycle and skateboarding cultures, spending a good majority of his time in Vancouver as well as all over the west coast. He shoots on 35mm giving his photos a nostalgic feel, capturing his subject matter in a very natural manner, each shot makes you feel as though you were there. Scott Pommier is one of my favorite photographers for so many reasons, keep reading to see for yourself why, and check out his new website for the rest of his work…
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Japanese artist Masakatsu Iwamoto, aka Mr., recently let The Selby in to his home/studio to photograph his daily environment. I personally love Iwamoto’s work, as my obsession with all things anime/manga/Japan in general runs pretty deep. I also have a huge appreciation for the controlled chaos of his home, as the Japanese know how to utilize minimal square footage like no other… something I can relate to in my current apartment. Keep reading for more imagery from Iwamoto’s live/work space, including guns, paint, and lots of pretty girls.
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