Amazing

I have to admit, I was pretty amazed when I came across this work. But then I was more amazed when I read that the designer was only 18. Dutch born, Rik Oostenbroek , may be young, but he’s got some mad skill already, and will presumably get better with time.
Although, it seems he emulates the hot style or trend going around in design right now, particularly seen amongst art groups such as depthcore and the KDU . No doubt, at some point this kid will find his place in the design universe. Natural talent, like his, will just mature over time, looking forward to seeing future projects a little further down the road. For now, take a look below for some selected pieces from his portfolio.

Nike Toki

Following last month’s release of the Toki ND Black/Volt, Nike has now made the medium grey/blue sapphire Toki ND available at select retailers including 21 Mercer Street.

The Nike Toki is appreciated and well-received because of its simplicity. With that said, this particular colorway undoubtedly follows the silhouette’s lead. Its base is smothered in grey nubuck and possesses white trimming in certain sections. The blue sapphire accents, seen on the tongue branding and line design above the white sole, give this shoe a nice, contrasting color scheme. As stated earlier, you can puchase a pair at 21 Mercer Street. Is this one of the better Toki colorways to date?


May I pease have these.

Phresh

Mary Katrantzou created quite a stir with her perfume bottle collection last spring ‘09 however, as much as we like her novelty , we also know that highly graphic clothing runs the risk of looking repetitive and of course getting knocked off . Sara Mower said it best: ” Her problem, rightly anticipated, is that novelty quickly becomes cliché—and a cheap T-shirt dress on a market stall. To keep things interesting, Katrantzou knows she has to do something more sophisticated than a placement print on a shift dress.” As much as we can see the risk she runs into with her collection, we hope this is will not be a precursor to its end…Imgs via vogue.es.

Us Versus Them

Arguably growing stronger with every season, Us Versus Them returns with a selection of new graphic designs for Spring 2010, all feeding off the usual sociopolitical themes we’ve come to expect. Highlighted are five new designs, all hand-drawn, in a variety of different colorways, with availability now via the Us Versus Them online store.

IL & HV+Skool= Work

1/2 S.W.A.Y.

J cole x BOB

J.Cole @ The Loft, Atlanta. from Benjamin Styles on Vimeo.

The youtube video sounds better.

So here it is.

Alien Ant Farm-Smooth Criminal (Throwback)

I lowkey Loved this song when it came out, I remember watchin it on MTV all the time. The lil kid kills his dance moves.

Dalek

Untitled No. 13 by James Marshall (Dalek)
by sabine7 / January 7, 2010
James Marshall, also known as Dalek, has been known for his Space Monkey character, a futuristic mouse that had a prominent role in previous series of works. Marshall has been relying less on characters, though, preferring to let the colours and patterns of his super flat paintings speak for themselves. The compositions are sharp, geometric renditions of abstraction that are "busy environments that echo the mechanical repetition of industrial mass-production." Perhaps the Space Monkey is still hidden within the variety of clean shapes and optical perspectives.


Artist: James Marshall (Dalek)
+ jonathanlevinegallery.com

CLAW MONEY

Inspired lazy days of summer where you lounge around in your favorite comfy clothes. Take a look at Claw Money’s Spring/Summer 2010 assortment of casual pieces featuring her signature “Claw”. Available here.