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Sperry Topsider Two-tone Seamate Pack

Nick Hanekom — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:17 +0000

In the midst of celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Sperry Topsider has unveiled a sweet two-tone Seamate pack. Sperry’s classic deck shoe is now available in three color schemes, which include white/red, white/yellow and white/royal. The Seamate pack is available via Beauty & Youth…

Kit Webster Enigmatica Digital Sculpture

Nick Hanekom — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:43 +0000

Enigmatica by Kit Webster is described as “a work in progress exploring new concepts in combining light, sound and space to create multi-dimensional synesthetic environments.” Furthermore Webster says, “by constantly reforming the dynamics within the space, the installation demonstrates the potential for creating new forms of digital sculpture.” Check it out and decide for yourself… Enigmatica is being presented at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, Australia this month.

Boundless NY Inaugural Fall / Winter Mens Collection

Nick Hanekom — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:22 +0000

Boundless NY is proud to announce that it will be unveiling its inaugural menswear collection — inspired by an “imaginative journey across America during the mid seventies” — for winter 2010. This move coincides with uniting the King Stampede and Boundless NY brands under one name. The first delivery of Boundless NY Winter 2010 collection will be arriving at shops worldwide in October 2010. The new venture will also include two New York storefronts, an online retailer, a radio program and skate team represented by Daniel Castillo and Danny Supa.

Faile Posters For Sale

Nick Hanekom — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:16:55 +0000

New York’s own Faile has released the ‘Wrong End of The Rainbow’ (25×38-inches) and ‘10 Ways: Vaidade’ (23×38-inches) serigraphs, which were produced in a run of 22 and 23 copies respectively. The signed, stamped and numbered prints are now available via the Faile web store and are definitely worth investing in…

Comme des Garcons x Lewis Brothers Sneaker

Nick Hanekom — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:03:24 +0000

Comme des Garcons and UK-based motorcycle jacket manufacturer Lewis Brothers have come together once more to create this incredible high top sneaker. The shoe displays a beautiful distressed vintage inspired look that sees a combination of nubuck and canvas on the upper. Two colorways are available and the Comme des Garcons x Lewis Brothers sneaker is being sold via colette…

Marek Ruthkowski Minimalist Boardgame Posters

Format Mag — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:21 +0000

Polish graphic designer Marek Ruthkowski has created a series of minimalist posters themed around classic boardgames. The posters, which feature interpretations of such games as ‘Arkham Horror,’ and ‘Kung Fu,’ take the essence of each player experience and synthesize them into an elegantly rendered image. For any classic game buff, Ruthkowski’s ‘Minimalist Boardgame Posters’ are sure to please.

Mishka ‘Aberdeen’ Plaid For Spring 2010

Nick Hanekom — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:18 +0000

The Mishka’s second delivery for spring 2010 includes some great cut-and-sew pieces like this ‘Aberdeen’ plaid shirt. The button down shirt is available in three vibrant colors and can be found via the Mishka online store…

Renaud Hallée Sonar Sound Animation

Nick Hanekom — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:39 +0000

Renaud Hallée’s Sonar is a beautiful blend of sound and animation, and is an official selection for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Montreal, Canada. The artist describes this work as a rhythmic cycle with abstract animation. We think it’s subtle genius…

Santa Cruz ‘Leopard’ Land Shark Cruzer

Nick Hanekom — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:14:35 +0000

The second of three new Santa Cruz Land Shark Cruzers is here and this time its the ‘Leopard’ edition we’re seeing. Like the ‘Rasta’ edition before it, the Leopard Land Cruzer measures 8.8×27.5-inches and features 78a Road Rider wheels and spray-on, clear grip on the deck. Added features include the nifty bottle opener and all-black Bullet B147 trucks – totally badass. Check it out here for purchasing.

Pierre Manning Photography

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:30:24 +0000

One look at the beautiful portraiture from Pierre Manning’s Les Muse series is enough to transfix even the hardest of minds. Based in Montreal, Canada Manning creates such hyper-realistic imagery that the viewer is almost certain to be drawn in, and captivated by his magical photographic skill – not mention the women he shoots are also pretty stunning. But that’s an entirely different story. Great work Mr. Manning.