Itinerary- Top Of The Line

Cope2, a celebrated New York graffiti legend, is curating another show to feast your eyes on at the Showroom Gallery in the Lower East Side section of NYC. Featuring art stars that have emerged out of the pop, street, and contemporary arenas. The reach these artists have goes beyond the canvas or wall that they are painting due to commercial work and the implementation propaganda statements on politics and contemporary society. The space is small, so I recommend getting there early. The show will only be up for five days. If you are in the area it is definitely worth checking out. There isn't much of a sign to the place. You might see people standing out front, but I remember it because it is a few doors down from Toy Tokyo, and right around the corner from this dope Korean spot. Here are some works from some of the artists participating.


Shepard Fairey

Fafi

Ron English's 'Obama'
Other artists include, Cope2, Revok, Can2, Sharp, and Siloette.

Japanese Girl Represents

This is Eri Yoshida. She's 16 and has just been drafted by an independent league's pro team, the Kobe 9 Cruise. Say What?! This girl plays tough! She says that she wants to follow in the footsteps of Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tim Wakefield. He's been with Boston since 1995, and helped them win the historic World Series in 2004. Good choice, Eri. Apparently, this girl has a mean sidearm pitch that made her stand out. Break barriers, stand out from the crowd.

Stretch Ya Game Out

Friday Nite! My boy Dre put it togetha the best.

Yo! this friday just got a bit more interesting. So, you know this friday is Lil' Stevie Bloodbaths party send-off. If you didnt know, don't feel bad. Its just one of the better parties yer gonna go to this season. Anywho. The pot just got a lil more spicy cuz Friday nite is also gonna be a TOWN JEWELERZ reunion. See, not too long ago (before you were "into" dance music) Ol' Bloodbath was apart of a trio that bashed up dancehalls on a regular basis. Him, Ian St. Laurent, and MUTHAFUCKIN OPALROCK were crushin shit when most kids were still crossin the bridge to go to "hardcore" shows (yeah you motherfucker. I seen you at the TLA lined up for that shitty show. Aint no future in ya frontin). For me, i was comin down the DNB mountain and finally startin' to give proper respect to the other dj's in this town. And they were among the first to get my respect. They're my kinda dj's; no rockstar bullshit. Just beat-slangin. Dancefloor rockin business. Thats it.


So yeah its gonna be a roadblock come friday. The line up was crazy before; Excel, Jay Yo, Diamond Girl, Bloodbath himself. Now with the JEWELERZ steppin on deck its goin down as a 2008 classic. we're definitely gonna send steven off to la la land already homesick. I couldn't be anymore stoked, amped, AND excited. And if you make it home before 7am yer a fuckin puritan.

Your party is weak and i will inform you of this fact.


Mind ya P's and Q's on this one. Gonna be a lot of camera flashes.

Wall Animation

This short film by Italian mural artist, Blu, is on some next level type work. The streets are alive! Enjoy.

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
For more on blu, check out blublu.org

Here is another mural in Berlin, fantastic.

Quote of the Day

Said (it's pronounced Sigh-eed) just came into the store, and I just got my quote of the day, perhaps the entire week.
This came after I told him a bit of news...

"I hate you, and I hate Massachusetts!"

Haha! Oh, Said, he hates Massachusetts because he had a friend who went to Harvard that despised Boston. I guess she thought that there were a lot of rude people there. He's a brash frenchman who owns the coffee shop next door, La Citadelle. The place has great coffee for cheap. Highly recommend. Also, on side note, Said really doesn't hate me, in fact I think I humor him the most. Ah Philadelphia, how I will miss you so.

Oh, Rei

Since I blogged about the Comme de Garcons collaboration with H&M a few posts back, I thought this video would supplement the pictures. The video is a viewing of the looks with comments from guests. The collection, perhaps the boldest move from the mass retailer had people waiting in lines of 300+ to get thier Comme fix. You can still pick up pieces on ebay, not into it? Check the video instead.

Guiltless

Simply Gratuitous.

Hayden Christensen. Swoon.

Brand Awareness

Feelin these leggings from LA based female streetwear brand, Dimepiece. Ashley Jones and Laura Fama are young with a fresh point of view outfittin the ladies in some fine gear. Purchase these at one of ur favorite websites, Karmaloop.com The first set offer a textured look with a dynamic shape. The graphic print on the second set is tight. Scroll down this page and check the Alexander McQueen skinny suit from a couple of posts prior. Just trust me. Create your look! Have fun!

Dirty Wash Pocket Leggings-$66

The NYC leggings

Guess Who's Back

A return to mind blowing narratives. Thank god.

Sweet Face

Look who came into the shop! This awesome woman came in the other day and introduced us to, Crepe Suzette, her customized Blythe doll! Green hair?! Really? Amazing. When she closed her eyes her makeup was green and yellow. The doll was just one of many that the woman collects. She was lovely enough to let me snap a few pictures of, Suze, approving the new gothic lolita table at Omoi. Lots of goods in store, be sure to stop by before the holidays!

Banksy's Pet Shop?

This was in New York's Greenwich Village. If you weren't able to make it out, check this video. The bunny with the pearls is so rad.

Banksy's Pet Shop from SteveR on Vimeo.

Alexander Wang Wins CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund

Last night Alexander Wang took the coveted prize of 200,00 to grow his business and a year of mentoring. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this kid is confident. For his Spring 08 show, instead of tireless straining over the details of the collection he chartered a bus complete with a stripper pole and partied the night away, because his collection was done a month early. His collections are smart, energetic, and youthful. He approach to stylizing streetwear is aimed at the, well, Meenal Mistry says it best, 'the kind of go-getter who likes to cap off an all-night party with a pickup game at the West 4th Street courts.' Word, mama. That's what I'm talking about. Let's take a look at some choice cuts from Wang's Spring 2009 collection. Followed by a video of the night's events which were hosted by none other than John Galliano and muse Charlize Theron.





John Galliano's closing statement made my day. Check this out.

Seen

This was sent over last night. Seen in Philadelphia in chinatown, I believe.

An optimistic composition in a bleak period. Into it.

Election Day

Tuesday November 4Th find your local polling place and make sure you get out and vote. Conservative or liberal make sure you exercise your rights as an American!

Photo courtesy of 36-frames.blogpsot.com
Get that done early and then head over to North Bowl for the Two One Five Magazine release party. Team bowling and open bar! The event is from 9pm-11pm and live election coverage will coincide with the issues political theme. DJ Cosmo Baker from The Rub will be on deck.

Happy Halloween

CONGRATULATIONS 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!
I'm not from this town but you gotta love and respect thier phans. These people are amazing. Broad Street has been bananas since 830 a.m. the parade is today, it starts at 20th and market, goes around City Hall, and south down Broad street to the park in South Philly. It rolls right past my house on south Broad, that's whats up Philly! Mad love.



Check check it out y'all. You Halloween late night jump off has been taken care of courtesy of Bad Newz Productions. Twenty dollars buys you an all you can drink all nighter with some of Philadelphia's finest. A pretty good deal. Dj's and performances all night. Party starts at 11pm so get in your stops early and dance all night. Hope you have your costumes ready! For more details check out Nothing But Trouble's myspace page.