Archive for May, 2009
Keith Haring Skateboard for $16,000
Way back in 1987, pop artist, Keith Haring took a magic marker to a skateboard, and decorated it with his trademark characters. Last week, it sold for a cool $16,250 at Phillips de Pury. On the auction block were also works from such artists as Ed Templeton, Shepard Fairey, Kaws, Cindy Sherman etc… Haring’s skateboard ended up being the third highest selling item.
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Monday, 25.May.2009 | Posted in Lifestyle, Sports by · Comments OffNooka x Supremebeing
Nooka and Supremebeing have come together to create a vibrant new collaboration. This model (right pic) includes the fun streetwear aesthetic with the Nooka Zot-style face. The Supremebeing logo is printed on a polyurethane band and aluminum case in a bold pink, yellow, and blue. Only 200 pieces will be released this month! And the New UnderCrown Collaboration to be released in June!
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Nike – Most Valuable Puppets: Unstoppable Game Tape Video | Kobe Bryant & LeBron James
Not even the baptism of his “magic dust” could have saved the Cleveland Cavaliers from their 1-point lost again the Orlando Magic last night. But LeBron James is never the less closer to that historical face off with Kobe Bryant in the NBA Finals this year. In this third installment of Nike’s Most Valuable Puppets Series, we “explore” the issue – why is Kobe Bryant so “unstoppable”… Remember to tune in tonight as Kobe lead Los Angeles Lakers against Denver Nuggets in the second game of Western Conference Finals.
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Friday, 22.May.2009 | Posted in Celebrities, Sports, Videos by · Comments OffAir Jordan V Dark Army Colorway
After several looks into this upcoming Air Jordan V colorway, we finally get a better view into detailed images of the highly talked about sneakers. Slated for a June release, the kicks continue Jordan Brand’s use of the iconic Air Jordan V model in a slew of different concepts/colorways. This latest interpretation will feature a white patent leather upper with the previously seen Dark Army motif, contrast stitching, and almost pre-yellowed translucent soles.Source: Hypebeast
Friday, 22.May.2009 | Posted in Brands, Preview, Sneakers by · Comments OffLouis Vuitton A Passion for Creation Exhibition Hong Kong Recap
Louis Vuitton officially opened their “A Passion for Creation” exhibition last night, showcasing selected works from the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création, bringing together a small number of significant large-scale works (paintings, photographs, video installations) by European, American and Chinese artists. The shoe featured amazing installations by the likes of Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, and Stephen Sprouse. Other works included pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Chan, Cao-Fei, Yang Fudong, Gilbert & George, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Andreas Gursky, Pierre Huyghe, Jeff Koons, Bertrand Lavier, Christian Marclay, Richard Prince. The show runs through August 9th, 2009.
Hong Kong Museum of Art
10 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong
852.2721.0116
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Friday, 22.May.2009 | Posted in Arts, Brands by · Comments OffEva Mendes Photoshoot with Ellen Von Unwerth
Actress Eva Mendes posed for a photo session with acclaimed photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. There’s no information on when the shoot took place or where these photos ended up, but it surely shows us a very sexy Eva Mendes showing lots of skin.
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Friday, 15.May.2009 | Posted in Celebrities by · 1 CommentArtist paints Mona Lisa using burgers
Artist Phil Hansen has a got a very peculiar way of painting. Peculiar as in? I mean, have you even seen someone paint a Mona Lisa using excess burger grease? That’s right – check him out!
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Friday, 15.May.2009 | Posted in Arts by · Comments OffClaw Money x Sunglass Hut Sunglasses
The limited edition sunglasses were made to kick off Social Sun, a new in-store concept which enables customers to view themselves in sunglasses available at the store while shopping. A photo-station will be available to allow customers to photograph themselves trying on sunglasses and email them to friends, share on social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and Myspace, or post on in-store flat screens allowing for immediate feedback and reaction.
Today, we’ve got the images of the sunglasses that Claw Money designed for the guests that will be attending the private launch party next Tuesday, May 19th. There will only be 200 pairs of these sunglasses in total and will be available to those invited. There will be three colorways for the sunglasses: pink, teal and purple and Claw’s infamous claw logo will be featured on the upper left corner. Get ready for summer!
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More pics after the jump.
Friday, 15.May.2009 | Posted in Brands, Colabo, Lifestyle by · Comments OffReebok Sir Jam Courier Pack DHL/ TNT
Continuing on from their “Mile High” collection based on airline companies, Reebok drops their Courier Pack. Among the companies finding themselves at the center of inspiration are DHL and TNT. Both will be available at VA on the 15th of this month.
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Thursday, 14.May.2009 | Posted in Brands, Sneakers by · 1 CommentChanel Fast Food
Cool image showing a Chanel Fast Food Menue, seen on Kanye’sBlog
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