9.13.2011
4.19.2011
4.06.2011
Jay-Z | Life + Times
Jay-Z continues to expand his empire with his latest venture, Life + Times. The new website serves as an online lifestyle magazine and covers a number of different topics ranging from Style and Art & Design to Technology, Sports and Music. The site also features product reviews, artists profiles and even Q&A style interviews with individuals like street style photographer Garance Doré, world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud and Annie Imamure of the Los Angeles-based men’s accessory label Gentry.
Nikon D5100
Today, Nikon announced the release of its new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR. The Nikon D5100 houses a host of new and innovative features aimed at giving photographers the tools to shatter creative constraints and tell stories with amazing image quality and stunning HD movies. The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive new 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression. It will retail at $899.95 USD.
Ray-Ban Never Hide "Tomatina"
What a dope video...Ray-Ban’s latest campaign for “Never Hide” is aptly titled Tomatina as the Valencian town of Buñol is the backdrop for the yearly tomato festival.
3.11.2011
3.10.2011
Life of a Bike Messenger
These dudes by far have one of the toughest jobs in the streets...rain, sleet or snow 24-7. Much respect!
source: BODA BODA NYC
3.09.2011
Field Notes
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Nowadays everyone has a blackberry, iPhone, iPad, etc to write their ideas and to-do lists in...I do it too. But to me there's nothing like a hand written to-do list. Checking off or running a line thru each task as things get done (makes me feel good and ish). If we ever bump into each other, there's a good chance I have a notebook, post-it note, or something on me.
I love...LOVE these here notebooks from J Crew. At $10 for a pack of 3, you can't go wrong.
"Inspired by the vanishing subgenre of Midwestern design, old-fashioned pocket ledgers and the charming appeal of a well-edited to-do list, Field Notes are a refreshing break from high-tech handheld PDAs. Perfectly sized to pop in a back pocket, they're great for jotting down observations, reminders and inspirations of all kinds. Each soft-covered book comes with 48 pages of high-quality lined paper (read: no feathering or bleeding) and the back cover boasts a handy ruler and a list of "Practical Applications" for the notebook's use (Shady Transactions, Gambling Debts, Hymns/Prayers and Last Will and Testament, just to name a few)". - J Crew
3.08.2011
Speed Racers
Before fixed-gear bikes became de rigueur for urban aesthetes, they were the weapon of choice for Japan’s fearless Keirin cyclists. A gladiatorial incarnation of track cycling that dates back to 1948, the Japanese sporting phenomenon operates by an intricate set of rules that sees competitors jostling for position on steeply banked tracks at lightning fast speeds, all but encouraging spectacular crashes. In today's film for NOWNESS, Jonathan de Villiers (whose fashion photography and portraiture has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Wallpaper* and Fantastic Man) traveled to the national Keirin school in Tokyo and the Tachikawa and Yokkaichi velodromes to decode the strategy that governs the racing phenomenon. “I knew next to nothing about it when I went,” says de Villiers, “but I'm a big admirer of the anthropological documentary where you get taken into a whole different world. And what a strange, special and complex universe it turned out to be.” The state-run industry amasses tens of billions of dollars in gambling revenue each year.
NOWNESS.com
3.06.2011
Put This On Ep. 4: Grooming
I'm a big fan of the Put This On series, "a web series about dressing like a grownup" as they put it. Episode 4 is about mens grooming. Check out their website/blog to view previous episodes.
source: putthison.com
Be Cool. Fool
I was a little apprehensive about posting this vid up...but after listening to what was said, it was very uplifting. Hope you get the same from it as I did. Enjoy.
Sartorial Sounds entails the two-day period spent at a studio in Brooklyn...not only creating great music, but vibing off each other’s energy. You receive an in-depth glimpse of each artist’s personality and the outcome of what happens when you place seven creative individuals in one location.
Listen & Download 'Take Off Your Cool' HERE.
Listen & Download 'Take Off Your Cool' HERE.
source: street ediquette
3.02.2011
Kevin Lyons x Colette x Chanel
A few days ago Chanel opened up a Pop-Up shop at Colette. On display were an assortment of classic Chanel products, such as quilted bags, leather gloves and various apparel. Artist Kevin Lyons, who recent held an exhibition at the shop, was on hand customizing bags and adding Chanel influenced imagery to the space. If I drew all over my moms bags it would be the end of me! Kevin Lyons does it and its cool. Haha
2.28.2011
DC Shoes x The Stuyvesants
To celebrate the success of Gymkhana Three, Part 2 Ken Block and DC collaborated on Limited Edition Poster. Ken hand signed each poster with drip ink and of the 100 posters 4 are signed with black ink. The posters a one-of-a-kind piece of Gymkhana history and 4 very lucky people will get the rare black ink signatures. Posters are only available at auto.dcshoes.com/posters
The record used in the video is from Brooklyn's own The Stuyvesants titled 'Brooklyn's Finest' (check out their mixtape HERE).
Ooba Lounge 2.25.11
Went to Ooba Lounge last Friday for DJ Nyche & DJ El Fuerte's mixtape release party. Good crowd + good music always = a good time. S/O to the Nasty Ent. crew!
2.26.2011
Red Wing Factory
For the past year or so, Red Wing boots have become a fashion staple. So much that even brands like J.Crew have develop partnerships with them. In this video, Red Wing gives us a raw look on how they assemble their boots right here is the USA. Red Wing produces 5000 boots a day, building over 1.2 million shoes annually.
2.23.2011
2.22.2011
TNE | UNPRECEDENTED 2.20.11
This weekend I got to shoot at Celsius, a chic all-glass venue located in the heart of New York City's Bryant Park on behalf of the TNE crew...here are a few flicks to give you an idea of how crazy the night was.2.21.2011
Maestro Knows x Hit Boy
Check out new episode of Maestro Knows and his guest, 23 year old producer from LA...Hit Boy is his name, making beats is what he does. You may not know who he is but you have heard his work. He made the 'Christmas in Harlem' track for Yeezy.
2.08.2011
The Art of Basketball
A documentary on artists UR NEW YORK creating a Basketball piece for Art Basel Miami. The piece came out crazy!!! For more info on UR New York, check link below.
Hop Mop Films | UR New York
Hot Mop Films 2011 Video Reel
Check out the Hot Mop teams 2011 video reel...looks like 2010 was a good year for them. 2011 should be even better.
hotmopfilms
Broom and Brush Brigade
On the street with the graffiti removal crew from San Francisco’s Department of Public Works (Graf heads worst enemies, besides cops). I would hate this job but on a positive note, these folks here will always have employment.
source: wieden+kennedy
2.07.2011
1.29.2011
Photoshop 101
WOW...this is hilarious but dude also knows what he's talking...excuse me, rapping about.
1.28.2011
IBM 100 x 100
Where would we be without this company. Check out this amazing promotional film for IBM to help celibrate their 100 year anniversary. What IBM has accomplished in the past 100 years is astonishing and the concept of this film — each presenter states a IMB achievement in the year they were born — is extremely impactful almost drawing your attention more to the people than the actual accomplishment.
source: defgrip
1.27.2011
Electric Punanny
Here's the story of how one of NYC's craziest parties came to be, told by the creators themselves Jasmine Solano and Melo -X. If your a fan of reggae, hip-hop, and electronic music...well then this party is for you (that's if you can get in). Download that mixtape too!!!
electricpunanny.com | photobytone.com | melo.tv | jasminesolano.com
1.25.2011
Tumblingerstraße
This video is dope! The attention to detail is amazing. I can only imagine how long it took to prep / shoot / edit this. Check out part 2 titled 'Reichenbachstraße' below. Crazy!!!
yo man vimeo
Tommy Kane
New York native Tommy Kane is a 25 year advertising vet who has created print ads and commercials for IBM, Life Magazine, SONY, Steve Madden, Yellow Tails, Barnes & Nobles, etc. His portfolio (link below) is impressive but what I liked most was his illustrations. Dude has lived the life, from chilling with Run DMC to vacationing with Victoria Secret models to getting loaded with Cindy Lauper. WOW!!!
tommy kane illustration | tommy kane advertising | blog
1.24.2011
Bill Cunningham New York Trailer
When you get Anna Wintour, editor & chief of Vogue to say "We all get dressed for Bill,” you know your BIG. For decades now New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham has been THE dude within fashion photography. This 80+ Schwinn-riding cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society charity soirées for the Times Style section in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.”
For more information regarding the film, click HERE.
Union x Jake Davis
Jake Davis presents: 'Burnt Shots'...his new video series, the video is further progression of his popular Test Shots series
Beware, this video contains nudity. NOT SAFE FOR WORK.
Director: Jake Davis
Producer: Angelo Baque
Art Direction: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Chris Black
Stylist: Estelle Frances
Model: Meleza B.
1.23.2011
1Soul: Guide to Liberation
1Soul MVMT creates clothing with provocative designs to uplift their community. Design is their art form and they believe all art has a social responsibility. Each of their designs is a work of art embedded with its own poetry and activism.
"We will no longer be dictated to by the commercialized fashion industry. We will no longer be consumers allowing people outside our communities to choose our design. We are committed to keeping our communities educated and inspired".
1Soul MVMT has an ambitious Soul-cial agenda: uplift the culture, thoughts and spirits of our community. Join the 1Soul MVMT, Provoke Change.
1.22.2011
Waste Land Movie
This here is amazing! Brooklyn artist Vik Muniz travels to the world's greatest landfill near Rio De Janeiro to photograph portraits of its workers and transform trash into art! This goes to show you that beauty can be found everywhere, you just gotta look for it.
SYNOPSIS
Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, BLINDSIGHT, COUNTDOWN TO ZERO) has great access to the entire process and, in the end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.
wastelandmovie.com
Take Over Tour 2011
Check out the homie Nygel Sylvester's commercial along with Stevie Williams for the upcoming Take Over Tour 2011. S/O to the Format family.
takeovertour.com | formatny.com
1.19.2011
INFLUENCERS: Steve Stoute
A few months ago, I posted the release of INFLUENCERS: How Trends & Creativity Become Contagious. The documentary that focused on the whole notion of trends and how they gain traction.
Well, here is what will be the first of many speakers on the subject. Steve Stoute, CEO and founder of brand management firm Translation talks about the concept of artists and brands as successful collaborators.
1.18.2011
TDK Chronicles: NAS
I'm not going to say anything but sit down and listen! Not going to front, I do miss those days...something about being the first out your crew to record a track. You were the man for that month (notice I said month, b/c that's how long until the next banger was realest).
1.17.2011
AJNA BAR 1.16.11
WOW! MLK weekend ended on a high note for those who attended iConic last night at Ajna Bar. The venue was dope, crowd awesome, vibe insane!!! Shout out to the TNE family for hosting yet another great event. More pics after the jump...
1.16.2011
Tokyo to Osaka
This here is crazy...350 mile trek from Tokyo to Osaka. These guys will have one hell of a story to tell at parties, no one's going to be able to one up them.
source: tokyo2osaka.com
1.13.2011
Oliver Peoples 2011 Collection
This is an awesome ad. Beautifully shot and edited by Lisa Eisner.
Starring real life couple Devendra Banhart and Rebecca Schwartz, the premise of the Oliver Peoples 2011 campaign is an exploration of authentic intimacy and sexuality. The love affair is explored in the one-of-a-kind masterpiece by architect John Lautner: Rainbow House. The contemporary California setting proved to be a perfect atmosphere to showcase the natural chemistry of the young, intriguing couple.
www.oliverpeoples.com
Hi Tanaya Henry...
Jake Davis Test Shots: featuring Tanaya Henry. The clip shows Tanaya modeling a classic K-Swiss heather grey pullover hoodie from the California Collections. Jake has done a number of these test shots, each with a different person. View more of Jake's work on his vimeo page or website (links below) as well as Tanaya's. Enjoy!
jakedavisfilms.com | vimeo | @jakedavisfilms | tanayahenry.com | @thetanayashow
1.12.2011
1.10.2011
1.09.2011
Breaking Night
People do not realize the work that goes in after the photos, videos are taken and the meetings are had. Well, here's a video that gives you an idea. Notice the window as it goes from night to day.
source: alejandro + perez
Slow It Down
This is crazy, almost looks fake. 1,000 frames per second. In real time this shot took about 3 - 4 seconds but, slowed down it's 2.5 minutes.
source: tempest freerunning
1.08.2011
The World Screaming Nov
The folks over at Inquiringmind Magazine recently interviewed graffiti artist Dumar Brown aka 'Nov York' . The interview covers Nov's long, crazy and unexpected journey from graff artist to published author. I say unexpected because Nov himself thought he would be dead by now..."I thought I'd be dead by now, I planned on dying young". This guy's nuts...has def lead an interesting life. View the interview after the jump. Enjoy!
1.07.2011
kevincosme(dot)com
Kevin Cosme is a graphic designer, music producer and co-owner of Kosmetiks NYC brand. He is based out of NJ by way of Brooklyn. Dudes brain is always working...I don't think he sleeps, either that or he has a twin I don't know about. Check out his work at his newly launched website. Bom Bom!
kevincosme.com | @kosme | vimeo | kosmetiks nyc
1.05.2011
Reverting to Type Exhibition
The lost art of letterpress. Damn I wish I could attend this exhibit. I love the fact that people are still doing things by hand and not via a program. Much respect to those Wordsmiths!
Curated by Graham Bignell & Richard Ardagh, Reverting to Type features the efforts and work of 20 modern day letterpress practitioners from around the world. There’s no need to detail the demise of print, yet exhibitions like Reverting to Type continue the legacy and beauty of printed materials. The exhibition will conclude on January 22, 2011.
Standpoint Gallery
January 4th – January 22nd, 2011
45 Coronet Street
London
N1 6HD
England
newnorthpress.co.uk
Gist - "Roller Coaster" video
New Gist The Essence video featuring Cocoa Sarai - "Roller Coaster". Available on iTunes and on DJ Envy x DJ Whutevva Present : Gist The Essence "Summer Madness". Directed by Chris Alvarez of TGF and edited by Ali Allen.
Video is cool...has some dope shots. Dig the black & white. Check the website to download his music ("A Dream Deferred" CD is pretty sick!).
Video is cool...has some dope shots. Dig the black & white. Check the website to download his music ("A Dream Deferred" CD is pretty sick!).
gistmusic.com | @gistmusic
1.04.2011
1.03.2011
Undercity Film NYC
Urban dwellers Andrew Wonder and Steve Duncan engaged in some underground activities last year, deep under the city of New York. Offered above is their film, which captures the entire experience through sewers, freedom tunnels, and just about every other grimey aspect of the underground.
When I first saw this video I said "let me watch a few minutes of this"...I found my self watching the entire thing. 1. I wanted to find out if they get caught 2. To see parts of NYC I and prob many of you have never seen let alone known about. These dudes have some **cking balls! Enjoy.
Today's Message: 1.3.11
So I will be posting what I hope to be a daily message to go by day by day for the new year (or until I either forget or decide to stop). Hope ya'll enjoy.
1.02.2011
1.01.2011
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