John Witherspoon on steriods

Wale: fashion and hip hop

Think of this as the portrait of the artist about to blow up.

For the better part of the last year, the most important thing that came out of Washington, D.C. was the interminable run-up to the 2008 election. But for those with keen ears, the most exciting thing (all due respect to Barack Obama) has been an MC named Wale.

Lately, it's been 0-60 for the rapper (right). He’s gone from a budding artist spitting complex, fascinating rhymes on free mixtapes (check out his collaboration with DJ Nick Catchdubs 100 Miles & Running here) to touring with producer Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) and getting signed to Interscope Records (via Ronson’s Allido imprint). He also did a guest rhyme on The Roots’ “Rising Up.”

But before the deal Wale began working on a little passion project called The Mixtape About Nothing, inspired by –- you guessed it –- Seinfeld. No kidding. No homilies to champagne, rims and drug dealing or bragging about sexual conquests. (OK, maybe some.) Just deft, rapid wordplay about Jerry, Larry David, Kramer and George (“My Costanzas stand like phantoms”). Oh, and then there’s that guest spot by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

The Mixtape About Nothing, also produced by Catchdubs, is out Friday (download it for free here) and is likely just the beginning of the crazy awesomeness Wale has in store. If you want proof, check out the video for his take on Justice's “D.A.N.C.E.” after the jump.

To find out more, Listening Post chatted with Wale (pronounced “wah-lay”) awhile back about the importance of giving away music, working the Web, working with Pharrell Williams and making friends with Lindsay Lohan.

Nike Air Force 1 iD Bespoke by The Mayor

We recently interviewed The Mayor on his collecting habits and his 1000th pair of Air Force 1s. He’s added many more pairs since and yesterday his Air Force 1 iD Bespoke finally arrived at Nike Sportswear in New York. While the sneakers are just slightly different from what The Mayor designed, the outsole is suppose to be a solid red, they are amazing nonetheless. For the upper, dark denim is used to cover the entire base of the Air Force 1, red patent leather pops out on the swoosh, back tab and tongue label and for the lining a extremely lux brown leather. To finish off, the sole is icy translucent gum, old harness leather adorns the tongue and back of the shoes and on the lace lock MYR lasered in. Via Sneaker News

ALIFE x New Era - Ball Out 59Fifty Collection

When ALIFE first collaborated with Reebok on the original Ball Out Pump, it was a huge success across the world and soon became one of the most sought after Reebok shoes ever. Now ALIFE has taken the inspiration from the Ball Out sneaker to a New Era 59Fifty fitted cap collection consisting of a number of different colors all featuring the ALIFE logo on the front of the hat in large letters as well as a small ALIFE logo on the right panel of the hat and last but not least a New Era logo on the left panel of the fitted. Most importantly though each hat features the signature tennis ball felt material that has become a signature material from our friends over at ALIFE. You can pick up the hats now at ALIFE in New York City as well as ALIFE retailers worldwide.

ALIFE - NYC
158 Rivington Street | Map
New York, NY 10002
TEL #: 212-375-8116

> ALIFE

BKc Holiday Collection: BKc Wool Contradiction Shirt

One of the rising stars in The BKc holiday collection is the BKc Wool Contradiction Shirt, a tailored button down wool shirt with hidden satin color pop accents. The shirt retail at $140 and is now available at The Brooklyn Circus.

The Brooklyn Circus (NYC)
150 Nevins St
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217
Tel: 718.858.0919
Hours: Daily From 12-7pm

The Brooklyn Circus (SF)
1521 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: 415.359.1999

The Brooklyn Circus (CHI) @ Solemates
2708 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 773.327.7782
Mon-Sat 12-8pm | Sun 12-5pm

> The Brooklyn Circus

Nike Air Marty McFly's

I wouldn't call myself a sneaker head at all but, I love great design and innovation.
I have been scoping out the Marty McFly's for awhile and found a great picture online and thought that whoever gets there hands on a pair of these must be happy.
But, lets keep it in perspective though. These, or any shoe for that matter, is not going to get you or anybody mad play with woman at all!
Buy because you like them!
Not for the game!

Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD Featuring Mike Epps + DJ AM

Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD - Mike Epps + DJ AM from Freshnessmag.com on Vimeo.
With the Zoom Kobe IV iD coming up in a few days, Nike has created funny video featuring actor Mike Epps and DJ AM. The video also features a number of ‘cool’ sneakers including a pair of the Entourage Air Force 1s, and even a pair of Air Yeezys. Of course the Zoom Kobe IV iD makes an appearance as well.

Original Fake

The Original Fake Autumn/Winter 2008 collection continues to deliver strong cut and sew pieces that other brands can’t. Between the signature KAWS’ graphics and the premium craftsmanship on each cut and sew piece, it’s no wonder the Original Fake line has done so well this season all over the world. This newest piece is a Chomper Hoodie featuring KAWS’ signature “X” across the chest and the signature “Chompers” down the side of the hoodie. You can pick this Chomper Hoodie up in the near future at select Original Fake retailers.

> Original Fake

Jean Charles de Castelbajac vs. LEGO

JCDC VS LEGO from Four H on Vimeo.
Jean Charles de Castelbajac's whimsical S/S 3001 collection (related to his Spring/Summer 2009 collection). I dig the marriage of high fashion and popular culture (LV and Murakami/Stephen Sprouse) but pray tell, who is the audience for this line?!

Train Makeover: Anime, Living Room and Homeless Shelter Edition

the days of New York City-style “train-bombing“, the practice of entire train cars getting completely spray-painted with tags and murals, anime & manga characters have been the favored choice of graffiti to the Japanese. Pink Tentacle compiled a very neat selection of train exteriors and interiors over the past several years. While the anime’d out trains are cool, the Japanese seem to be the most accepting to advertisers too. Ikea recently decked out a Kobe train in textiles like ALVINE BUKETT curtains and BLÅHÄGG blankets.
Turning train-cars into more comfortable habitats seems to be a theme for the Chinese too. They’re turning old subway cars into homeless shelters. Decked out with bunk-beds and heaters, they’re being used to accommodate refugees from the latest of deadly earthquakes. We’re only wishing Ikea could sneak a truckload of house-warming wares into the new temporary homes.

Furby Vs. Mike Mo.

The Berrics just released the newest Battle At The Berrics.

Terry Kennedy in the New Skate 2 intro video

Skate 2 Intro Cinematic from shad lambert on Vimeo.
Terry rolling the dice along side a star studded cast in the new Skate 2 intro!

Supra Skytop Wins Sneaker Of The Year!

When Muska first had his vision for a stylish sky high shoe, a lot of people had a little laugh and thought he was crazy. Well, looks Chad just got the last laugh. Complex just officially named the Skytop the Sneaker Of The Year!

The Hundreds & Disney

streetwear brands have been coopting the likenesses of animated characters, specifically Disney characters, for decades. So it’s really interesting to hear that The Hundreds will be collaborating with The Walt Disney Company on a limited run collection. The LA and SF shops have already been made over with the Disney collection - anyone in the area who’s been to the stores, let us know what you find.

via STREEThing

The Hundreds blog

© Orli Sharaby for PS

Sex organs of technology

There’s a video from the O’Reilly group where Joshua-Michele Ross interviews Kevin Kelly. Kelly discusses the rise of large scale co-operation and the similarity between technology and biology. A couple of quotes:

Socialism 2.0. We don’t have very good terms for what we’re seeing. Collectivism, communism, socialism which have negative connotations in American politics but in fact that’s what a lot of this is: Cooperation on a large scale. Elevating the common collective good and the individual at the same time. That’s the difference with communism which was about bring everyone down to a level.

…What does technology want? It wants us to be happy, it wants our co-operation. Right ow we’re the sexual organs of technology. It wants increasing diversity, increasing complexity, increasing energy density (efficiency), increasing specialization… The patterns that we see technology follows are the same patterns biology and evolution follows. In biology there is extinction, in technology we find that ideas and technologies remain and they are very hard to extinguish… There is almost no extinct technologies.

Radar O’Reilly

The story of my fall and come back!

Im sorry to everyone that does read this blog....As you know, this is my personal journal on my life and like everyone else I was burnt out. But, I am back and rejuvenated. So I hope you are ready to read more interesting views and outtakes of my life.

I will be doing more interviews and personnel profiles more often. I think it more interesting to hearing the news from the horses mouth.

My next interview will be Thrasher funds.
I have written once about them, but I want to revisit them and talk about their new and upcoming season of Thrasher TV.

all coming soon!

Bansky: The Village Pet Store

NOTCOT: Banksy's Village Petstore & Charcoal Grill from Jean Aw on Vimeo.
With rat murals across the city and animatronic fast food pets, Bansky's Village Pet Store swept New York by storm, creating a whole new fan base to his mysterious set of work. Notcot's video (above) is almost as good as having attended the show.

BRΙΕFC(eramic)ACE

Although business documents are swiftly transitioning from paper to digital, there's still room for innovative briefcase design. Case in point, Alexandros Stasinopoulos's high-tech concept for BRΙΕFC(eramic)ACE. Though clumsily titled, the case is a sleek, hardshell container that makes extensive use of Zirconium Oxide, an extremely rigid though rarely utilized form of ceramic.
The project looks to reconcile the primitive nature of ceramics (think traditional terracotta and porcelain) with its rather impressive physical attributes. Zirconium Oxide ranks second only to diamond on the hardness scale and resists scratches and abrasion far better than conventional plastics. The large ceramic pieces on either side also provide limitless space for creative design variations. The briefcase also employs leather straps for closure and handles for a supple, tactile counterpoint to the ceramic.

Alexandros Stasinopoulos is a Greek product designer trained in Italy and Holland. Though still in the conceptual stage, the BRΙΕFC(eramic)ACE recently won the iF Concept Award at the 2008 International Forum Design competition. Check Alexandros' website for more on the cases and his other creations.

Visvim Ballistic 20L Red FIL....army look a like!!!

I was looking on hypebeast today and found a bag run mage by visvim....and it looks like an Army bugout bag. Now I have had an army bugout bag for awhile now (because I am in the army) and it has served me well . I just never thought that I would see it being recreated by a street wear brand. touche!

its a great copy!

the hundreds and disney

THEHUNDREDS // DISNEY // THE LOST BOYS from Bobby Hundreds on Vimeo.

Bobby Hundreds goes behind the scenes to talk about how The Hundreds latest project alongside Disney manifested and a sneak peek into the upcoming line due to release this Thursday December 11th. The goods will be available at both THSF and THLA with only a handful of other accounts landing the entitled “Lost Boys” collabo. Retailers include Premium Goods (Houston, Texas), The Reed Space (NYC, New York), Palace 5ive (Washington, D.C.) and Shoe Gallery (Miami, Florida). Stay tuned for a more comprehensive look at the product.

White Gold - Do you love my hair?

White Gold - Do you love my hair? is the latest single from White Gold & the Calcium Twins. Watch as they take you on a milktastical journey schooling you on the benefits of milk.

Boy scots are giving breast exams....anyone game!

These two kids are trying to get their eagle scout badge and decided to do a project to help get it by giving breast exams and spreading awareness. I dont know about you but, I they came knocking on my door asking to touch my wife's breast there would some issues.

The bad part about this is that the reporters are so nonchalant about these 10-12 year old kids.

Downshift Session 2008

The Gran Turismo video game franchise for Playstation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. For the racing game itself, its appearance back in 1998 all but changed the face of the racing world enabling gamers to get as close as possible to driving the four-wheeled beasts of their dreams. The car-reproduction within the game undergoes some mind-numbing detail to replicate the most authentic experience possible with elements of exhaust notes and minute details all undergoing intense scrutiny. To mark the decade anniversary, jeffstaple and company are hosting Downshift Session 2008 on Thursday as not only a celebration of Gran Turismo itself but also automotive design, music, art and gaming. The entertainment for the evening includes Eric Haze, Kid Sister & DJ Soul and the opportunity to race in live time trials. The VIP event will take place from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with the doors opening for +21 general admission at 8:00 pm.

Downshift Session 2008
Thursday, October 16th
21 and over
VIP: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | General: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Classic Car Club
250 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013

Levi’s x 686 The Times Limited Edition Box

Earlier this year, the Levis and 686 presented a collection that would effectively present an intersection of the world’s quintessential denim brand Levi’s with the technical, snowboarding-driven 686 brand. Together the two would combine an aesthetic and material choice which has become a staple for many around the world with denim and adorned it with technical specifications to endure the harsh mountain conditions. To commemorate this partnership, a special Levi’s x 686 The Times Limited Edition Box was created which features a box wrapped in Levi’s Genuine Selvedge Raw Denim with a colorful print pattern featuring iconic Levi’s imagery. The pants represent the world’s first 3L Technical Snowboard Raw Selvedge Denim Pant. Although the silhouette of the pant is similar to the previous releases, differences include a more relaxed cut, colorful lining, lighter-weight construction and selvedge back-pockets. Only 68 instances were produced for friends and family of 686 and will not be available for sale. After the jump is a video between 686 founder Mike West and Levi’s VP of Global Design Caroline Calvin as they discuss the relationship of the two brands and the product development aspect.

See more at Levi’s x 686 The Times Limited Edition Box

HUF 2008 Fall Hardgoods Collection

Stocking up on skate goods, HUF drops some signature stuff for the shredders. Keeping it all in the family, the collection consists of their in-house decks as well as Thunder trucks and Spitfire wheels which hail from Deluxe Distribution in San Francisco. Topping off the release will be a set of BIC lighters featuring the traditional HUF logo.

See more at HUF 2008 Fall Hardgoods Collection

Nike Football “Fate” Commercial

Earlier this year, a prolific ad for Nike Soccer was created which enlisted the talents of movie director Guy Ritchie. On a similar tip, Nike look to another series of accomplished directors in David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en, The Game) and Emmanuel Lubezki (Children of Men) to mastermind another great commercial, this time with Nike Football as the focus. The commercial follows the pre-destined fates of LaDanian Tomlinson and Troy Palamalu from their pre-birth ultra-sounds and through their adolescents to achieve their current successes in the NFL.

Source: Booooooom

Starks Laces Trail Pack

Fresh off a collabo with colette and GAP, New York lace purveyor Starks Laces releases their “Trail Pack” collection. The multi-color braided styles are seen in the form of the Step Tech with black,yellow, gray and the Dots with black and white. Check your local Starks dealer for availability as boot-weather approaches.

See more at Starks Laces Trail Pack

nobody dies!!!

As a member of the Japanese art community who has been heralded for their continual questioning of Japanese relationships with the outside world and its own societal institutions, artist Mr. presents his latest exhibition “Nobody Dies” later this month. His depictions of lolitas are a self-examination and re-appropriation of lolitas in different and unfamiliar contexts which began with Mr.’s obsession with scribbling lolita images on receipts and ticket stubs. Also worth noting was Mr.’s contribution to the capsule of Supreme decks alongside Murakami last year. “Nobody Dies” opens up Tuesday, October 21st and concludes January 10th, 2009.

Mr. “Nobody Dies” Exhibition
Opening: October 21st, 2008
Closing: January 10th, 2009
Hours: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday - Saturday
10 impasse Saint Claude
75003 Paris

Not to get off subject but, do you remember on Will Smith's, "Pursuit of Happyness" movie that came out last year, when Will Smith solved the rubics cube puzzle in the taxi ride? Well in this clip Will Smith solved it in 58 seconds racing the real life character the Will portrayed the the movie.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

crazy football catch

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Obama X Kanye X Daft Punk

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The Creator Class

I found this article on a the designer entreprenuer craze.....its pretty interesting!
enjoy!

On Friday, I will be presenting my new thoughts on the emerging Creator Class. It’s a focus on multi-skilled creative minds who feel they can turn their hand to multiple product and service offerings, often challenging they way established industries operate.
Some of the people that I’d put in this category are featured in a new book called Design Entrepreneur: Turning Graphic Design Into Goods That Sell. This book features folks like Paul Budnitz of KidRobot and other graphic designers turned product developers.
I think these design entrepreneurs fit within a larger group I’m calling Creator Class. I want to make sure it includes creative minds that may not use graphic design as the center of their work - folks like Jay Parkinson, the “Web 2.0 doctor” (see our video on him here).
BUT…. I NEED YOUR HELP - I haven’t completed the presentation and with my travel to the opposite time zone, my head is fuddled and I can’t think of these individuals (and sometimes duos) who are making change. I’d love some help - could you make some suggestions in the comment box below?
THANKS!
by Piers Fawkes
Article categories: Creative Class, Design, PSFK News

Hipsters Will Save Our Economy

In a rather striking article this week, Forbes recognizes hipsters as possibly the one demographic group that’s still happily consuming, at least in the retail sector. The article argues that while hipsters - here very broadly defined - might not make a lot of money now, they are a huge, powerful consumer group, and marketing dollars spent to capture them now will likely pay off in the future. Not to mention the fact that, even today, retailers which cater to the “creative class” are thriving while the rest of the retail industry struggles:
While retailers geared toward consumers under 45–the Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch and Express–have struggled in the past year to increase sales, hipster-centric clothing outlet Urban Outfitters has reported record results.
Citing many other examples including Marc Jacobs (”Ten years ago, college kids carried backpacks…On any college campus today you’ll find moneyed girls carrying Jacobs’ $1,000 leather handbags”) and Cooper Mini (”the company saw a 15% year-over-year increase in the number of units sold” while other car sales have lagged) — the article makes a good point.
Can hipsters buy our way out of a recession?
Forbes: The New Counterculture’s Buying Power
via Racked

Customizing Jordans!

For all you rookie customizers out there, this is the video’s for you. Alex Nash takes us on a fast forward journey transforming the legendary Air Jordan IV into a more casual silhouette. Although this pair received some minimal detailing, V&A Museum in London decided to showcase the video during their Fashion V Sport Exhibition. Have a look for yourselves!

10 deep

I know that this is pretty dated but i hope that you appreciate the music and shooting platform as I did.
Here is 10 deep in 2007 sneak peak.
the music is by Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite

Christopher Wool for Supreme

Supreme has released news regarding its latest artist-collaborated collection of skate decks. Bringing to light numerous iconic and established artists’ over the years, Christopher Wool is no exception to the mix as the Chicago-born native who’s art-world career in 1984. With 1984 becoming the year that marked his first solo show, Christopher Wool’s work is often featured in black and white primarily as his earlier works were characterized by “tightly controlled, gestural drip paintings and canvases utilizing decorative rollers on white backgrounds to produce floral and gate-like images.” Three years later, the artist would advance his style dabbling extensively into black/white stencil works with selective phrases. His consistency would lead him to showcase his art at the such venues as the Whitney Biennial 1989, Museum of Modern Art, New York, the New Museum of Art Lucerne, Switzerland, and Contemporary Museum of Art, Los Angeles. Three limited-edition skate decks designed by Christopher Wool will release on October 2nd stateside and October 4th in Japan.

See more at Christopher Wool for Supreme

Trumbo

Dalton Trumbo was the first blacklisted writer to win an Academy Award. However, he could not claim the award until years later because he had been forced to write under a pseudonym. Trumbo was one of the Hollywood Ten and even spent a year in jail as a result of investigations into Communist influences in the motion picture industry. This documentary is fascinating not just for its examination of a bizarre period in American history where fear replaced reason and innocent men were jailed, but also for how Trumbo dealt with these hardships. One of the most successful writers in Hollywood’s history, he fled to Mexico and struggled by, earning a pittance for his phenomenal work. He shared his frustration with friends through extraordinarily entertaining letters, read out with vivacity by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Letters to the phone company and his son are some of the most entertaining. Previously I knew little of Dalton Trumbo, but now feel terrible for not discover this extraordinarly entertaining and touching story earlier. The devotion, conviction and creativity with which Trumbo attacks every hardship is inspirational, and the story is intelligently put together with archive footage, interviews along with the reading of the letters.

STPL Commercial

Getting a bit of love from a Staple faithful out in cyberspace, we get a look at a commercial done for Staple Design without it being actually made by STPL. Adding a cool vintage twist the commercial is certainly an instant classic. Check it out!

Source: Jeff Staple

Dr. Romanelli x FRUITION “Recycled Pop Bubble Vest” Collection

Dr. Romanelli and FRUITION continue their collaboration with their 3rd season’s “Recycled Pop Bubble Vest” collection. The vests are made of Coca Cola inspired premium vintage gear handpicked by FRUITION and made into bubble vests by none other than DRx. The vests comes in a rainbow array of colors and is available exclusively at FRUITION. I heart reworked vintage goods, they’re mostly one-offs so no one will be alike! If you’re in Vegas stop by their store to check out the collection, if not you can call them directly to place a phone order or ask questions.
FRUITION Las Vegas4139 S. Maryland Pkwy.Las Vegas, NV 89119702.796.4139
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Marc Jacobs x KAWS - 10th Anniversary Mouse Flats

Marc Jacobs and KAWS teamed up and designed this pair of sleek patent leather Mouse Flats to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Limited to 200 pairs worldwide, Colette (Paris), Original Fake (Tokyo) and Marc Jacobs flagship stores (US and London) will be the only stores that will carry these. Finally something for the ladies from KAWS, being a big fan of both amazing designers I must have these! The flats are scheduled to release on Monday, September 29th.
Colette213 Rue Saint-Honoré Map75001 Paris, France
Original Fake5-3-25 Minami-Aoyama Oh Bldg. B1 FL MapMinato-ku, Tokyo JapanTEL #: +81-03-3499-3333
Release Date: September 29th (Monday)

> Marc Jacobs> KAWS

> Colette> Original Fake

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Original Fake - Storm Trooper - KAWS Version Release

This past weekend marked the release of the KAWS Star Wars Storm Trooper and even with a strict lottery system being implemented to discourage fans from lining up, there was still madness outside of the Original Fake store in Tokyo as hundreds lined up to try and purchase this vinyl toy from KAWS and Medicom Toy Co. Here is a look at the release courtesy of our friends over at La MJC.
> Original Fake
> KAWS

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Staple - Fall/Winter 2008 Collection

Staple’s Fall/Winter 2008 Collection is being released at select Staple retailers as we speak and the collection dives a bit deeper than your average collection of t-shirts and New Era caps. This collection features a number of cut and sew pieces that are not only strong brand drivers for Staple but also just quality pieces that the growing population of older streetwear enthusiasts have come to love. The entire Fall/Winter 2008 Staple Collection follows a theme of “The Science of Life” and you can pick up these featured pieces and more at retailers such as Reed Space. via To Darrin Hudson
> Staple Design

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Chicago- "25 or 6 to 4"

Chicago!!!! My father gave me his ipod shuffle and this song was on it and, I just wanted to share it with you.

Converse 1HUND(RED) x Wood Wood All Star Hi-Top

As the 26th artist to work with Converse's current creative initiative, the 1HUND(RED) Artists' footwear collaboration for PRODUCT (RED), CH favorites Wood Wood designed a stylish monochromatic rendition of the classic Chuck Taylor.
A minimalist take on the All Star Hi-Top, the Danish group used a smooth suede upper, laces and sole — all in a matching powdery grayish purple. The perforated upper reveals Wood Wood's constellation pattern logo and all Converse branding is all-white. Keeping with the PRODUCT (RED) theme, the red top lace holes lend the shoe a dot of color.
Available 1 October 2008 at specialty retailers, such as Colette in Paris, Dover St. Market in London, Undefeated in LA and Oak, Dave's Quality Meat and Nom de Guerre in NYC, 10% of the sales goes to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It's about time your sneaker obsession went to some good, but you'll have to act fast 'cause these are bound to go quick.
Check out the whole collection and get more info on 1 HUND(RED) Artists Footwear Collaboration at Converse.
Detailed images after the jump.

Cia de Foto

Highly stylized, poignant and emotional are words that come to mind upon first encounter with Cia de Foto's breathtaking photographs. The São Paulo photo agency has been going strong for more than a few years now but has just launched a blog that shares news on happenings like what exciting project they're doing next or which international photo event they're participating in (for example, they managed the entire São Paulo Photo Week last month). Although most of the blog is in Portuguese, the pictures — spanning a variety of subjects from everyday Brazilian life to portraits — speak for themselves.

Assignments for the mainstream press are their bread and butter but Rafael Jacinto, one of the founding members of Cia de Foto, emphasized to me once that they also feel it's important to do projects they are personally interested in, a philosophy that shows through in their work.
If you'll be in Santiago, Chile for the Foto America biennial event between 29 October 2008 and 16 January 2009, you can check out a panel with them at the Museu Nacional de Bellas Artes on 30 Ocober 2008.

SomeRightsReserved

SomeRightsReserved is the awesome online store of the London-based KithKin design collective. The shop, billed as "a download revolution" features both digital products (such as music and fonts) and directions/instructions for building physical items.

The RepRap, short for Replicating Rapid-prototyper, is an incredible DIY prototyping machine. True, any number of good machines are available for tens of thousands of dollars, but the plans for the RepRap are free and the parts needed to build it around $1,000, prompting one reviewer to proclaim "Think of RepRap as a China on your desktop." Once you've made one it can—literally—replicate itself.
We love the idea of an ideas marketplace. Best of all, many downloads are free, most under £5, and the most expensive £10./

Denim textile company results

The largest Textile company of China - Weiqiao announces the results for the 6 months . Having produced over 88 million metres of denim, here are the full details on their results

Engineered Garments x Levi's 501

Brand new pair of Engineered Garments x Levi's 501 Raw Jeans for sale. These are based off of the 1947 model. They feature a button fly, hidden rivets, hidden selvedge coin pocket, and Engineered Garment's signature red taping at the hem.