Light Regions is a collaboration between photographers Michael R DueƱas and Ryan Correll. Michael and I have been trying to find the time to do an interview for this site. In the meantime they’ve been staying busy, recently shooting a lookbook for a streetwear brand I’m not familiar with – Ikon by Domefits. The model is Left Brain from Odd Future. Here are a couple shots, hit the link to see the rest.
The world didn’t end, apparently, but my friends at Digital Gravel are having a big, big sale anyway. Perhaps the biggest ever. 60% off everything.
This old post about President Obama’s 2012 Playlist turned into a mix by Mick Boogie started getting a ton of hits yesterday. And in semi-related news, I heard there was a massive run on these Digital Gravel x Baohaus pro-Obama hoodies last night, about 1 minute after Romney conceded!
Check out the latest batch of handmade hats from my buddy Ivan at Skulls International. He spent a week in Tokyo and hand-picked some pretty incredible traditional Japanese fabric for the construction. Available now at the Skulls Store.
Earlier in the week, I posted an interview with Herschel Supply Co. co-founder Lyndon Cormack over at the Imprint Culture Lab website. Check it out. Lyndon runs a great brand of backpacks and luggage, based in Vancouver, Canada. In spite of the slow economy they’ve seen some impressive growth over the last few years. I was lucky enough to meet him at Agenda, via Jeff Hamada.
Check out this interesting event in Sydney, which Eddie Zammit (interviewed) of T-world is involved in. He’s joining forces with The Galeries and aMBUSH Gallery to host the work of designers and artists from around the world. The event live screen printing, and free limited edition tees for select shoppers (with exclusive graphics by Natalie Wood, Nick Joblin, Brendan Elliot, Jimmy Bligs, Andy Wardle, and LA’s own HIT+RUN crew. [Read More]
If that video interview with Jon Contino I posted yesterday left you wanting more, you’re in luck. Almost like clockwork, Inspiration Hut have put together a pretty decent showcase of goodies pulled from the guy’s portfolio. I think my main introduction to his work was through his clothing label CXXVI, which is worth checking out too.
The latest content from Defringe is this interview with talented NY-based artist/designer Jon Contino. I’ve been a fan of his work for a few years now, and in the video he talks about the importance of lettering, competition, and other fun stuff.