Our own Cator Sparks spoke with Bryce, designer of the French music-inspired label April 77 and Joe from British label YMC and talked shop about coming to America at the recent (capsule) show. Check out the video here.
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We’re loving vintage reproductions right now, and few companies have a more authentic heritage and awesome archive than Levi’s.The company has released several vintage repro styles, including this—the Levi's® Vintage 1911 - 340 Open Front Goldmine Jacket. This is part of the number-3 series of “value” products, the 340 is a shirt-jacket that was worn as an outer layer at a time when denim was strictly work wear. It is made from what was then basic quality, plain Selvage denim. It carries a linen patch in the back of the neck and, is sewn with only one thread color. (Oki-Ni)
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ANT is a small bike company that stands for Alternative Needs Transportation. Run by Mike Flanigan and Betsy Eckel Scola up in Holliston, MA, they set out to "re-invent the "Roadster" style bike that is a conglomeration of Dutch, French and English style commuter bicycles, but built with American craftsmanship and with modern techniques and components." These are beautiful bikes, particularly if you kit them out with all their baskets and racks, but they will cost you. Try $500 up front, at least another $2,400 later on and 12-14 months of wait time, and you'll have one damn fine bike. (Apartment Therapy)
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Opening Ceremony is doing the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics with a 72 hour shopping marathon. The store will be open for 3 days around the clock with a full schedule of events including Scrabble matches, snacks by Insomnia Cookies, movie screenings, and Olympic screenings. Also the store will be hawking limited edition Nike NSW product, an extremely rare Air Max1 in gold or silver, limited edition posters celebrating the Games, and other Olympic-themed merch. Check out the full schedule of events here.
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We already told you about the new Rogan store on the Bowery, but now , one of our favorite writers, Mike Albo, has reviewed the store for the NYT in the Critical Shopper column. Albo suggests that Rogan may be taking himself a bit too seriously..... read on!
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BEAUTIFUL LOSERS is a new film that celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation. In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, including Barry McGee. Stephen Powers (ESPO), Mike Mills and Shepard Fairey, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth. Beautiful Losers launches at IFC in NYC this Friday 8.8.08. Get your tix here. View a trailer here.
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Kostello, the label that calls themselves a lifestyle brand, not just a clothing brand, is due to launch their clothing line at SLATE in late August with complementary skate decks and yet-to be seen fixed and single gear bikes. The clothing line combines the best of the fashion and skate world with an attention to pattern manipulation and construction detail at an affordable price point of $26-$110.
More pics after the Jump!
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Andre Benjamin, whom some might know as Andre 3000, the half of genius rap-duo Outkast who brought us “B.O.B” and ATliens , now brings us his top ten essentials on Men.Style.com. One of the items is Converse Chuck Taylors which Benjamin cutely comments saying, “Black, navy, or natural will always work. For me, they bring any look down to earth.” Check out more of Andre’s style essentials and practical commentary at Men.Style.Com.
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Paul Sevigny, NYC’s downtown it boy, brother to Chloë, member of A.R.E. Weapons, and Beatrice owner, is embarking on a new adventure…to Atlantic City. The party started July 25th when a pink bus went around the city picking up quite a motley crew to journey to the quite un-hip Atlantic City. The Chelsea hotel (where Sevigny is in charge of keeping the party alive), a combo of a former Howard Johnson and Holiday Inn, will have a party area on the fifth floor leading to an enormous pool deck, sure to entertain any downtown hipster. With access to the (grimy) beach, will Atlantic City become the Hamptons for hipsters? Let’s hope not.(MedicineAgency) –ABG
(photo:NYT)
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Skateboarding ,originally started in the 1950s using wooden boxes or boards with roller skate wheels somehow attached to the bottom, is now being chronicled and archived in the all encompassing Skate Book. Skate Book extends beyond bound pages and offers web, video, and dvd components of skateboarding’s finest moments, individuals, events, eras, brands, and culture in an iconic fashion. In honor of this exciting endeavor, KCDC , skate mecca, will host a release party tomorrow, August 7,from 6-9 with free issues of Skate Book- the Paul Sharpe edition featuring cover boy John Cardiel, free booze, and maybe some skating.--ABG
KCDC
90 North 11th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Sir Thomas Mason made the highest quality textiles for the aristocracy and upper class of England in the 1800s before being exported all over the world. Now Mason’s shirts can be found in any mall across America in J.Crew stores. J.Crew has now collaborated with the English textile mill to produce some of the finest Italian cotton shirts since King George III wore them. The shirts have some nice finishing touches as well: mother-of pearl buttons and the option of cuff monogramming…subtle details fit for a king.--ABG
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