Designer, Ben Wilson has created a new age motorcycle at this year’s 21st Century Man Exhibition in Tokyo. Wilson’s pedal-powered prototype is the perfect solution for the increasing amount of people who want a cool alternative to replace their gas guzzling vehicles.
The long-awaited ‘Marty Mcfly’s’ inspired Nike Hyperdunks will be first released at Undefeated in Santa Monica today at 4pm. Inspired by Marty Mcfly’s sneakers from the movie Back to the Future 2, the Nike Hyperdunks feature Nike’s newest hi-tech Flywire technology, a glow-in-the-dark sole, and a speckled mid sole. Interested? Then head to Undefeated, wait it out in the inevitable lineup, and keep a look out for the special guest who is rumored to be Mr. MVP himself.
San Francisco artist, Liz Hickok, is creating a buzz with her ability to use everybody’s favorite childhood snack as a new art form. Her “San Francisco in Jell-O” series are Jell-O mold illustrations of numerous San Francisco monuments and famous areas. It is worth checking out her website, not only to gawk at her creative portfolio, but also to take a peak at her upcoming events. Catching a live show may be worthwhile.
DJ Clark Kent is helping Video Music Box celebrate its 25th anniversary with a sleek AF1. With patent leather detailing on the upper and a silver Swoosh, the sneakers can easily be paired with any sneaker freak’s best formal attire. Don’t get too excited, only 25 pairs have been made and they will be given to Ralph McDaniel (VMB founder) to distribute to his friends and family.
Artist and designer Jor One is back after a lengthy time away from the streetwear scene. Jor One has been pounding the pavement, revamping his new website www.jor1.com and creating the “Golden Dior Sneakers”. He has said that the sneakers are his last custom shoes and that they are the basis for an upcoming series of paintings he is currently working on. “The Golden Diors close one chapter of my life and open another, says the artist.
The “08 fall/winter Devilock collection is coming to eproze sometime in July. The line carries a wide range of products; graphic tees, denim, outerwear, and even accessories like sunglasses are all included in the collection.
Check out street writer, Ripo’s, website that features photos of illustrations from his South Central Tour. The image above features a collaborative Ripo did with Sakristan and Fragil in Spain, but there is more good stuff to see at ripovisuals.com.
The BBC Ice Cream Fall/Winter “08 lookbook is now out, and it features Pharrell, Nigo, and the rest of the N.E.R.D. clan modeling the new Ice Cream gear. As usual, BBC has put together some noteworthy pieces, like a black bow-tie parka, and a tri-color down vest. Head over to the BBC Ice Cream site to see the rest of the book.