Futura x Hennessy Custom Converse Chuck Taylor Box Set

Video: Mason Jung

LN-CC take us into the London atelier of South Korean-born designer, Mason Jung. Jung takes staple pieces from a classic menswear wardrobe and reconstructs them to incorporate subtle, ‘camouflage’ detail. The concept of ‘flat construction’ is also central to this season’s collection, and two jackets have each been built from a single piece of fabric. Each piece features strategically placed zips and magnets to transform the fabric into both a sleeved and sleeveless blazer. The collection is now available online at ln-cc.com

Conceptone. SC1 Coffee Machine

 
Designed by Nico Tritschler for the 2012 iF Design Talents Awards, the Conceptone. SC1 is a fully automatic coffee machine that answers the above brief rather nicely. Compact and lightweight, the appliance works via a user-friendly two-touch slider placed on top of the machine. For those who like to see the inner workings of a  mechanical object, the SC1 is designed to showcase the flow of water through the machine while it works its way to brewing the coffee. Thanx Slam

Banksy - The celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee

The topic  of Banksy’s latest piece of work follows up the celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee with the Bristol based artist sourcing his inspiration from David Bowie. Located on Upper Maudlin St. near the Bristol Children’s Hospital, the piece features Queen Elizabeth II in the signature black and white while a colorful red and blue lightning bolt stroked across her face resembles David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane” from the 1970s. Thanks SLAMX and to Daily Mirror for the info.

TIME 100 - 100 most influential people in the world

 

TIME Magazine has revealed its ninth annual TIME 100, which lists the 100 most influential people in the world. The list appears in the first ever perfect-bound edition of TIME, the April 30, 2012 issue, which goes on sale Thursday, April 19. View the list of influentials at TIME Managing Editor Rick Stengel writes, “The TIME 100 list is about the infinite possibilities of influence and the power of influence to change the world…. Now [one] can tweet a phrase that reaches millions in a flash. Influence was never easier—or more ephemeral. Which is why we try to choose those people whose influence is both lasting and, with a few notable exceptions, laudable.”

The only thing you need to know about this list is that, like the TIME 100, people are not listed in order of importance. So if you're a Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew or a Zoroastrian, you have no reason to get upset. I'm hoping, however, that no Scientologists see this.

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Futura 2000 “Futura 2012 – Expansions” Exhibition at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont Video

Futura 2000 - Galerie de Noirmont - Paris - Live Painting from Guillotine on Vimeo.

Futura 2000′s recent exhibition at Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont entitled “Futura 2012 – Expansions”, Glltn have compiled this short film unveiling the process of one piece of work. Renowned for bancing raw graffiti ethos with a more abstract approach, having refined his style for the gallery scene during the 80’s Futura was a pioneer, and with a unique style is still evolving.

Damien Hirst “On the Spot” Video

Damien Hirst: On the Spotfrom Matt Black on Nowness.com.

The Industrious Art Star Occupies Gagosian Galleries Worldwide with His Complete Spot Paintings A rhinestone-wearing Damien Hirst explains the theory and thought behind his infamous spot paintings in the latest short from filmmaker Matt Black. The legendary British artist, made famous by submerging mammals in formaldehyde and creating jaw-droppingly expensive jewel-encrusted skulls, has become one of the most prolific and lucrative names in contemporary art.

Costume National Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Here is a look at a combative campaign for the Costume National Spring/Summer 2012 Collection created by C’N’C. Featuring a host of illustrious names, the images present a more youthful approach for the otherwise mature and refined brand. thanks SLAMx

(capsule) A/W 2012 from Isaac Hindin Miller on Vimeo.

Working Late At The AIAIAI HQ Video

Working late at the AIAIAI HQ from AIAIAI on Vimeo.

This short film provides a greater insight into the brand with a look inside their headquarters in Copenhagen. In sync with a track by Renaissance Man, the minimal feel of the studio further enhances the minimal aesthetic of each product crafted. Created SLAMXHYPE

Banksy “Shop Till You Drop”

As with most Banksy works – there’s yet to be an official word on this piece spotted in London. ‘Shop Till You Drop” is a reminder of the effects of consumerism over the coming christmas period. The image is accompanied by the following text “COPS AGAINST CUTS * The G=Good Cops.” Plenty to think about.

Here Comes The Neighborhood Trailer

HCTN TRAILER from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD is a Short-Form Docuseries exploring the power of Public Art and innovation to uplift and revitalize urban communities. The Pilot Season revolves around the Arts District of Wynwood Miami, featuring an array of internationally acclaimed and locally respected Street Artists, Graffiti Writers and Muralists.

HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD explores a unique juncture in history as a new community emerges and evolves. A progressive urban revitalization campaign is examined in the first person, using this year’s new Artists and their commissions as a lens to explore a neighborhood in transition. The Series is framed by colorful overview and concluding episodes, providing the scope of past, present and future. Each episode is accented by images from legendary Documentary Photographer Martha Cooper, who has been capturing The Walls since they began in 2009. Her Photographs will also appear in a Special Edition Art Book “The Wynwood Walls and Doors” set to be released at Art Basel 2011.

EVOL Skyscrapers

Street Artist EVOL has given us a look at his latest piece of work. The artist has taken a number of cement slabs and transformed them into a series of urban skyscrapers using spraypaint and stencils. Take a look at the photos which show the scale and detail.

Scott Campbell “All That’s Gold Does Not Glitter” Video

During the Karl Lagerfeld Pirelli calendar launch in Moscow, Renato Montagner, Creative Director of Pirelli P Zero, commissioned artist Scott Campbell to create two signature projects. To engrave a Pirelli tire and to design a special edition P Zero bike jacket by Dainese. In the summer of 2011, Campbell began working on these pieces in his Brooklyn studio in New York.

All That's Gold Does Not Glitter from Alessandro Simonetti on Vimeo.

Bob Chisholm - insight into his philosophy

The Popular Workshop Artist Series: Bob Chisholm from Sunday Paper on Vimeo.

Bob Chisholm is a photographer who has been documenting his life and travels longer than most have been alive, with this documentary short film we get a better insight into his philosophy. He has been steadily capturing moments in his life from the early 50’s all the way up to the late 90’s. He recently had an exhibit at San Francisco based Popular Workshop where they curated 22 photos from 7500 slides that were forgotten and found in an half abandoned home in Northern California. The Short film itself, commissioned by the Pop Shop, is one of the best insights into a photographer i’ve ever seen.

Morning Deliveries – NYC Bike Messenger Video

Here is a great short film ignited by burn.com, that follows the path of a bike messenger in NYC and provides further insight into how the lifestyle effects our culture. This well compiled piece brings together strong elements of street culture that make it what it is, from the street to the effect it has on the corporate world.

Morning Deliveries - NYC Bike Messenger from Coca-Cola Content Factory on Vimeo.

Hermes x Graffiti Artist Kongo

For Fall 2011 legendary French luxury house Hermes have collaborated with Graffiti artist, Kongo, to produce a number of silk scarves based on his signature style of writing. the scarves are now available at Hermes stores around the world with part of the proceeds going towards the graffiti collection Kosmopolis, who support young artists.thanks SLAMX

Incase x ipod Nano

Innovations for your favorite Apple items, has recently released an all new flexible wrist band specified for holding your iPod Nano.  Available in matte black, silver, gold you can purchase them online now from the Incase webstore.