know your place

HUF 2010 Holiday Collection Lookbook

2010-12-23T23:41:00.005Z

With a strong following behind their relatively young footwear capsule, HUF capture the essence of both brand and lifestyle with a holiday lookbook. The collection includes looks at the Choice, Genuine, HUF 1, Hupper and a new model, the Bridge. The New York City-shot lookbook includes a selection of close friends such as Alex Bellerud, Billy Mcfeely, Adrian Vega, Brad Cromer and Aaron Herrington.

Jack Mcdermott fisheye snaps

2010-12-22T00:04:00.006Z

Thomas St. Post Office 2010 Fall/Winter Lookbook

2010-12-21T19:22:00.006Z

KRINK x EXIT Magazine x Absolut Vodka Video Pt. 2

2010-12-21T17:19:00.000Z

"A Work In Progress" Video 2 of 3 Exit X Krink X Absolut from By Any Means Necessary on Vimeo.

Tune of the last couple of weeks

2010-12-21T16:31:00.001Z

Vans Core 2011 Spring Chukka Low

2010-12-21T16:08:00.005Z

Vans previews a selection of upcoming colorways for the brand’s popular Chukka Low, part of the Spring 2011 core skate line. The shoes are featured in a total of twelve colorways, six all-new and six returning favorites, all produced in suede and canvas options.

KRINK x EXIT Magazine x Absolut Vodka Video Pt. 1

2010-12-20T17:16:00.000Z

IRAK x Montana Colors MTN Signed Limited Edition Can

2010-12-20T17:14:00.010Z

Tune of the week

2010-10-18T18:58:00.001+01:00

Saint Alfred 2010 Fall/Winter Releases

2010-10-11T23:14:00.002+01:00

Chicago’s Saint Alfred releases a couple of new items over the weekend. Featured in the small drop is the store’s classic “A” logo cap, done up in a simple black/silver colorup. Also highlighted is a tee and matching crewneck featuring a graphic of the iconic Blues Brothers, with a back quote reading “They Are On A Mission From God”, underneath a Saint Alfred script.

Stussy x ASCENSION Tee

2010-10-05T19:23:00.002+01:00

As sponsors of the forth coming ASCENSION night at Le Baron Tokyo, Stussy are to launch this appropriately styled short-sleeved, white tee. Featuring graphics on both sides, the styling is of course influenced by the music event.

Tune of the week

2010-10-05T19:13:00.001+01:00

adidas Skateboarding 2010 Fall/Winter Collection

2010-10-05T18:52:00.001+01:00

adidas Skateboarding has begun to hit select skate shops. Two models include the popular Campus as well as the Dennis Busenitz pro model. The Campus gets revamped for the adidas Skateboarding line as it features a vulcanized outsole rather than the usual cupsole design.

Gorillaz - Rhinestone Eyes, storyboard video

2010-10-05T18:24:00.001+01:00

Offered above is a visual montage that serves as a storyboard to the forthcoming Gorillaz video for “Rhinestone Eyes.” As we’ll soon find out, you can almost always expect a vivid and meaningful music video from the Gorillaz

Fatlace x FTC Skate Deck & Tee

2010-10-05T18:17:00.002+01:00

San Francisco’s FTC and Fatlace link up for a special tee and deck set. Designed by Fatlace’s Mark Arcenal, the set gives Mark somewhat of a return to FTC as he used to design for the renowned skate shop some years back. Mark breaks down the design as “…thinking of that hustle, thinking of all the pieces of the puzzle.”

Wish x Shwood Eyewear Govy Sunglasses

2010-09-30T23:25:00.003+01:00

Wish recently worked with Portland, Oregon-based sunglass company Shwood to craft a limited run of 50 pairs of their Govy silhouette, with a customized finish. Traditionally available in an unfinished wood, Wish took the popular Govy silhouette and decked it out with a nice shellac finish. Only 50 pairs of the Wish x Shwood Govy were produced, with each one being individually numbered, along with the Wish Logo engraved on the inside.

Supreme x Nike SB 94 Preview

2010-09-30T23:08:00.003+01:00

Supreme welcomes its latest collaboration with Nike SB as we see the introducing of a new silhouette to the SB roster, the 94. Taking hints from styles of the 90s, the kicks feature a high top, basketball-esque upper, with four different colorways in the lineup, including black, green, burgundy, and navy. A release is expected in November 2010.

2010-09-28T21:04:00.003+01:00

Mojito Shoe from Julian Hakes

2010-09-28T20:55:00.003+01:00

The modern fashion world contains thousand of beautiful, stylish and even strange shoes’ models. But this one will force you to say wow. Created by London architect Julian Hakes this Mojito shoe consist of a single piece of wrapped around the wearer’s foot, supporting the heel and ball with no footplate in-between.

2010-09-28T20:42:00.000+01:00

Tom Sachs x KRINK Marker Set

2010-09-28T19:39:00.001+01:00

Another item from the Tom Sach’s mobile store makes its way to colette. This latest release is a collaboration with KRINK, with Sach’s adding his unique touch to a set that features three markers (K-12 white, 1 K-70 silver, 1 K-66 pink) and a corresponding stand.

Masterpiece Régulateur Roue Carrée

2010-09-27T21:55:00.003+01:00

Created by watchmaker and engineer Michel Vermot Masterpiece Régulateur Roue Carrée watch represents a perfect union of functional layout and noble design. The undeniable highlight of the dial is the display of hours. They are shown by a square wheel with geometrical openwork, a groundbreaking phenomenon in the world of watchmaking. Activated by another wheel, created in the form of a cloverleaf, it revolves regularly.

KR3W x Supra “The Franchise” Vaider High

2010-09-25T15:58:00.003+01:00

This season, KR3W and Supra link up on a collaborative capsule titled “The Franchise”. KR3W’s 11 oz slub denim forms the basis of the Vaider High seen here with additional signature KREW 3-rivet detailing. Also part of the pack is a snapback hat and bandanna. The KR3W x Supra “The Franchise” Vaider High is available through select Supra accounts worldwide.

Must be the money

2010-09-23T16:49:00.002+01:00

Tune of the week

2010-09-23T15:41:00.001+01:00

COOL TRANS: Supreme 2010 Fall/Winter Collection

2010-09-23T15:29:00.007+01:00

Japanese magazine, COOL TRANS feature the 2010 fall/winter collection. With Kenneth Capello at the photographic helm, the short lookbook features a handful of coordinated outfits done by Supreme’s own Angelo Baque and modelled by artist Nate Lowman. The feature was seen in September’s issue of COOL TRANS.

Fred Perry x Offspring Toy

2010-09-19T23:48:00.002+01:00

Fred Perry lends its signature aesthetic on the Offspring mascot with a new toy for this season. The focus of the design is Fred Perry’s iconic M12 polo and the trademark Laurel logo on the chest. The toy will be given away exclusively with purchases at Offspring starting September 20th, 2010!

Ostre Kolo / Fixed Gear Video

2010-09-17T17:19:00.001+01:00

Ostre koło / fixed gear from VELOUR on Vimeo.

Brooks England x Vans Vault 2010 Fall Collection

2010-09-17T17:10:00.003+01:00

Brooks England give us a great look into their new collaboration alongside Vans Vault. Following up the teaser from a couple of months back, we now get an official look into the collection. Featured will be a pair of limited edition sneakers (1000 produced) alongside a beautifully crafted saddle, made in a 500 unit limited run. Both will become available starting November 2010 through select Vans Vault retail accounts and Brooks dealers of excellence. Take a closer look into the project below.

On my mind

2010-09-17T17:01:00.003+01:00

Yppah - It's not the same

2010-09-15T18:25:00.002+01:00

First blood art exhibition

2010-09-13T23:33:00.002+01:00

Private viewing and launch party on Tuesday 21st September from 6 o clock onwards. Tell all your friends and rich folk who like to throw money at good artists to come down.

The titillating images of the thirst blood team are for the more open minded of onlookers. Canvases and Screen prints full of psychedelic visual bile and perversity, should be some free incentive booze for early guests as standard!

Nike SB Dunk “Street Fighter” Pack

2010-09-13T23:02:00.004+01:00

The iconic characters of Street Fighter are immortalized into Nike Dunk forms as part of the SB series. Characters Ryu and Chun Li are the inspirations for the colorways of the shoe and their images are featured in the inside sole. To represent Ryu, a buff, red and black colorway was used with a canvas swoosh. Chun Li’s signature blue is featured in the upper with gold contrasting stitching and a white canvas swoosh.

BIG Tune of the week

2010-09-13T23:01:00.000+01:00

Massive tune

adidas Originals by Originals Kazuki Kuraishi Campus 80s Felicity

2010-09-05T21:37:00.002+01:00

Kazuki Kuraishi collaborates with adidas Originals once again with the Campus 80′s Felicity. Done in two new unique colorways, the vintage style is revamped in royal blue & red with reptile embossed stripes or maroon & black with reptile embossing. Coming only in suede, Kazuki’s signature is printed on the side of the shoe and also features multi-colored stripes on the heel and a white sole. Both are now available at adidas Originals stockists around the globe.

Tune of the week!

2010-09-05T21:26:00.002+01:00

This has been the first tune in a while so it had to be a mad one. Shown to me by Alice B

Durkl 2010 Fall/Holiday Lookbook

2010-09-05T20:11:00.002+01:00

Set to release Saturday, September 9th, is the Fall/Holiday Collection from Washington D.C.’s Durkl. Offered here is the Fall/Holiday 2010 lookbook, which features Durkl’s largest offering to date, including, jackets, flannels, fleece, hats, and tees. The lookbook was shot around the Nation’s capital, and offers iconic American fashion pieces enhanced with Durkl’s touch of stitching, quilting, and fabric patterns.

Sperry Top-Sider Bahama Chukka

2010-09-05T20:07:00.002+01:00

The chukka shoe trend just wont let up, as Sperry Top-Sider releases the Bahama Chukka. Created in this seasons top colorways grey and navy, the shoe was hand-sewn using an upper for durable support and an oily weathered leather to give it a vintage look. For great traction, a sturdy sole paired with a molded PU footbed was added.

Santa Cruz ‘Screaming Foot’ Decks

2010-09-05T20:02:00.003+01:00

Jim Phillips' iconic Screaming Hand graphic has wandered all the way down to the foot with these new decks from Santa Cruz. Made from 100% North American maple, choose from either right foot or left.

Nike Blazer Hi Vintage Yellow & Blue

2010-09-04T23:25:00.003+01:00

One of Nike’s most iconic basketball silhouettes, the Blazer has just hit the scene in a pair of vintage makeups. Originally release in 1973, these Blazers look as if they could be an original run. These two makeups are clad in yellow and blue suede respectively and sport a vintage acid stained sole. Both shoes feature an over-sized white contrast swoosh and a retrofitted vintage tongue.

Primitive New Era Melton Plaid Fitted

2010-09-02T00:49:00.002+01:00

Known for producing plenty of custom New Era colorways, Primitive welcomes two additional designs for Fall 2010. Both take on a melton wool crown, with a Fall-friendly plaid showcased on the visor. Additional details include the brand/store’s signature script “P”, embroidery hit on the back, and a coordinating under-visor.

Know your place is back! With Stevie Williams x Alife

2010-09-02T00:29:00.007+01:00

Famed skater Stevie Williams links up with ALIFE on a new colorway in the brand’s classic Everybody High America. The sneakers follow a colorway inspired by the Philadelphia Phillies, the MLB ballclub from Stevie’s hometown.

Tune of the week

2010-06-06T16:46:00.003+01:00

This week's tune was shown to me by the smurfy Alice Ormrod.

Summer jam in the brixx

2010-06-04T22:50:00.003+01:00

Hosted By Us Lot: Uncle Dicky,Reps,Rup and meah! With a BBQ and live music. Its a good way to pop off the sunny weekend. Dont miss The StepSons set they are killing the live funky 2 step thing right now.

2010-05-28T01:16:00.000+01:00

Riot music

2010-05-28T00:23:00.003+01:00

Vans California Era Reissue Pack

2010-05-28T00:19:00.004+01:00

Next month welcomes a new wave of releases from Vans California,

including this pack of its Era Reissue, developed in a rich leather

motif with perforated panelling. Four different color options

are present, all releasing in June 2010 via Vans California retail accounts.

Street fest

2010-05-24T16:19:00.002+01:00

Anyone anyone?

Tune of the week

2010-05-18T23:28:00.001+01:00

Supra “The Stacks” Sneakers

2010-05-18T23:12:00.003+01:00

Supra unveils a closer look into the latest signature design by team rider Terry Kennedy. Taking a step away from the high top motif implemented onto Kennedy’s Society model, this new silhouette takes on the opposite look, boasting a low profile with minimal branding and an overall sleek look. Both black and grey colorways are set to drop this week through authorized Supra dealers worldwide.

The Stacks from Supra Footwear on Vimeo.

Better never than late snaps 4

2010-05-18T23:04:00.005+01:00

Click here for more BNTL shot's and check their blogg.

Nike Sportswear 2010 Fall Athletic West Pack

2010-05-17T22:01:00.004+01:00

Nike Sportswear previews its upcoming Athletic West Pack for the 2010 Fall season. Featured are new colorways in the brand’s Air Max 1 and revamped Air Maxim 1. Both take on vibrant accents amongst classic color schemes.

Size? 10th Anniversary adidas Series Dublin

2010-05-16T18:31:00.002+01:00

UK based footwear retailer, size?, celebrates their 10th Anniversary this year with a series of collaborative products. Here’s a look at one of those products which is the size? 10th Anniversary adidas Series Dublin sneaker. Included with the Dublin’s is a matching track jacket by adidas. Available on June 19th, 2010 at size?

2010-05-13T23:11:00.001+01:00

Deluxe x Vans Suede Authentic

2010-05-13T23:04:00.001+01:00

Following up their Chukka Boot collaboration from last year, Japanese contemporary brand Deluxe offer up a continuation of its project with Vans, this time in the form of a classic Authentic. Decked out in suede, the shoes feature a two-tone upper with off-white midsoles and blue piping.

Western Edition Brad Johnson “El Saturn” Series Deck

2010-05-13T23:02:00.001+01:00

San Francisco’s Western Edition Skateboards launches a new signature deck for team rider Brad Johnson, part of the brand’s “El Saturn” series for Spring/Summer 2010. The deck features an intricate frontal graphic in purple/white with the Johnson hit in red.

Know your place on Flickr

2010-05-11T21:06:00.004+01:00

know your place is now on Flickr, so any personal shots taken can be easily uploaded and stored online, aswell as re-blogged straight onto here.

Click here to see all the shots and stay updated.

Tune of the week

2010-05-11T16:19:00.001+01:00

Thrasher x Know1edge 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

2010-05-11T16:08:00.002+01:00

Thrasher and skate-centric label Know1edge team-up in this latest collaboration. No strangers to one another, this 2010 Spring/Summer collection includes t-shirts, mesh trucker caps and custom eyewear. As the highlight in our eyes, the eyewear includes branding from both Thrasher and Know1edge on each respective arm.

2010-05-06T22:53:00.000+01:00

Go means go, Shiko Matsuda

2010-05-04T20:34:00.003+01:00

Go means go

Shiko Matsuda, a Tokyo based builder and president of the Keirin Framebuilder’s Association-has been cranking out frames since 1975 and has been an NJS-certified builder since 1980. You have most likely seen some of his bikes that he builds bikes under the name LEVEL.

Tune of the week

2010-05-02T14:03:00.000+01:00

Terry Kennedy x Supra “The Stacks”

2010-05-02T13:17:00.000+01:00

Supra drop this first look into Terry Kennedy’s follow-up signature to his high-top model, the Society. “The Stacks” features a clean toebox with two colors on the horizon, a black leather canvas version seen here as well as a grey suede canvas version. A release date is slated for the month of May at select Supra dealers.

Grotesk: A Decade of Swiss Design Lost in Brooklyn Book

2010-05-02T13:08:00.002+01:00

How does a Swiss born, Belgian trained, graphic designer end up doing t-shirts for Spike Lee, collaborating with Bushwick graffiti vandals, and earning a Phd in vintage American sports uniforms? Kimou Meyer, aka Grotesk, arrived in New York at precisely the moment when the new downtown art scene spilled over into stores, products and brands.

2010-05-02T12:58:00.000+01:00

Eden's Garden

2010-04-30T00:42:00.005+01:00

Last weeks exhibition of Mister Batlow and Amar Stewart.

Juxtapoz Magazine #112

2010-04-26T23:28:00.003+01:00

Juxtapoz Magazine

2010-04-26T20:17:00.001+01:00

Nike Air Pegasus 89 Black/Blue

2010-04-26T20:10:00.001+01:00

Nike drops another Spring version of the Air Pegasus 89. This time around the kicks feature a much darker colorway, mixing up a dose of black and blue with a slight hint of off-white.

Cope2 x Shepard Fairey Bronx Mural

2010-04-26T20:03:00.002+01:00

With Shepard Fairey in New York City preparing for his upcoming show at the Deitch Projects, the prominent artist found some spare time to mix it up with legendary writer Cope2. The end result is seen here in this collaborative mural in the Bronx, combining the signature elements of both artists. Click here to see the full article on Hypebeast.

2010-04-26T19:55:00.000+01:00

Anyone on this?

Turmkunst 2010 by Craig “KR” Costello

2010-04-25T12:05:00.003+01:00

Turmkunst 2010 by Craig "KR" Costello from artschoolvets on Vimeo.

New York-based artist Craig “KR” Costello is the focal point of this latest video created as part of Turmkunst 2010. KR goes into detail about the start of his paint brand Krink as well as a look into some of his work around and his general thoughts on art and creativity.

Vans 2010 Fall/Winter Versa Collection Preview

2010-04-22T20:29:00.003+01:00

Previewed is a peek into Vans’ Versa lineup for Fall/Winter 2010. Four different colors in the Versa are shown, all taking on premium suede uppers with an overall classy, versatile look.

Nicholas Lorden

2010-04-22T20:26:00.001+01:00

ALIFE Public Naval Plaid

2010-04-22T19:37:00.002+01:00

Creating something a bit different than what we’ve become accustomed to, ALIFE expands its range of Public Naval models with this new Minute Plaid colorway. Featuring a cork-board insole and white leather laces, the shoe is made complete with simple red highlights.

Tune of the week w/ remix

2010-04-20T22:18:00.001+01:00

Benny Gold x Spitfire Wheels

2010-04-19T00:19:00.002+01:00

Benny Gold links up with San Francisco’s Spitfire on a set of limited edition wheels. Only 25 sets were produced, all being made exclusive to Benny’s new retail store

REACH “The Beginning” Exhibition Recap

2010-04-14T21:29:00.002+01:00

Taiwanese graffiti artist REACH recently held an opening for his latest solo exhibition, titled the BEGINNING. The show put the artist’s skills on full display with an impressive array of pieces, all presented on different mediums while still remaining quite cohesive. The show was presented within Taipei’s Greyone Arsenal; running through May 2nd, 2010 for those in town looking to visit.

Nike Chase: Director’s Cut Video

2010-04-14T20:18:00.000+01:00

Nike chase from ilovedust on Vimeo.

Nike presents this new video, originally created as part of a campaign for Nike Japan. The piece features work from East London’s ilovedust and San Francisco-based AKQA, while the story follows a girl’s transformation into a superhero in order to save Tokyo from a giant robot. Music is provided by Vitalic (Repair Machines). Enjoy!

2010-04-12T12:26:00.000+01:00

Mark Ward for Blueprint Skateboards

2010-04-07T23:13:00.002+01:00

After the massive success of Blueprint Skateboards’ masterpiece “Make Friends with the Colour Blue” which premiered in London’s Leicester Square last Sunday, the brand releases a new series of boards and wheels designed by UK’s Mark Ward. Ward twists Blueprint’s geometric style into his own, creating a bold, simple and eye catching series based on Matroysha dolls for each member of the Blueprint team.

Professional Portraits by Metin Demiralay

2010-04-05T16:08:00.011+01:00

The sensual and gentle photos of Metin Demiralay will take you to a world of feelings. His beautiful ideas and perfect execution make him one of the best portrait photographers. Each photo will tell you a story and take you breath away.

2010-04-04T22:57:00.001+01:00

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T19:39:00.008+01:00

Have a filthy Easterr.

Adidas Originals “The Sneaker Caddy” Collection

2010-04-04T19:25:00.002+01:00

This Easter, Foot Locker and adidas Originals collaborate with the launch of “The Sneaker Caddy” collection, a tempting lineup of exclusive sneakers and apparel infused by basketball court style with fashion influences from the street. The newly launched Hardcourt Hi gives a generous nod to the inherent adidas basketball heritage, with its premium leather and ripstop nylon upper and classic white, navy and black colorways. The iconic Top Ten Hi combines leather and nubuck uppers with the iconic 3-Stripes punctuated in contrasting colurs. For the apparel side, there is the hooded flock jacket and a reversible lightweight nylon jacket with an oversized adidas Trefoil Logo on the back, a premium version in denim for style hunters and finally a black style fashioned from fine mesh for a low key, casual look.

2010-04-03T02:22:00.001+01:00

Click;Surprise On Lock

OriginalFake 2010 Spring Backpack

2010-04-03T02:15:00.001+01:00

Visually appealing, although slightly scary due to the difficulty of cleaning canvas, OriginalFake unveil a new backpack design for Spring 2010 that takes on nicely-executed scheme. The pack, offered in three colorways, boasts creme canvas construction with minimal branding and KAWS detailing on the zippers along with two-tone piping.

Modelling

2010-03-30T22:32:00.003+01:00

I've finally picked up on modelling again, I've got two interviews coming up pretty soon, and have been invited to an exclusive Fashion show/Scouting event. It's all paying up nicely. PIFF!

Tune of the week #2

2010-03-30T01:40:00.000+01:00

Such a bigg tune.

Primitive 2010 Spring/Summer Lookbook

2010-03-29T23:37:00.003+01:00

Primitive unveils its Spring/Summer Collection for 2010 through a lookbook and behind-the-scenes video. The imagery showcases the brand’s growth with more headwear and cut-and-sew pieces integrated into the core line. Featured is an appearance by brand/boutique owner Paul Rodriguez and Shay Maria. The collection is now available through Primitive.

KiD CuDi – Soundtrack 2 My Life (Official Video)

2010-03-29T23:32:00.000+01:00

DatNewCudi.com: KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Directed by Jason Goldwatch) from DatNewCudi / DP on Vimeo.

Here is the official music video for Kid Cudi’s Soundtrack 2 My Life from his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. The video was captured through some of the liveliest moments during Kid Cudi’s tour, and as you’ll see it fittingly gives us visuals on the soundtrack 2 his life. This montage was brought forth by director Jason Goldwatch and the Decon Creative Group. Check it out.

2010-03-29T23:31:00.000+01:00

My cousin

2010-03-29T23:10:00.002+01:00

Click here for; Timeless Void

Carhartt x Vans 2010 Summer Authentics Preview

2010-03-29T23:02:00.003+01:00

Carhartt and Vans are set to embark on a new collaboration set for this summer. Following up on a previous collaboration that combined Vans’ iconic skate silhouettes and Carhartt’s familiar tan canvas, the following collection is based on the Authentic as it comes in three different colors. The uppers are comprised of suede and ripstop materials with subtle branding on the heel and tongue. A suggested release date is set for August.

Tune of the week

2010-03-29T22:53:00.001+01:00

New Montana Black @ "Chrome & Black"

2010-03-23T23:28:00.003Z

Montana have released their new "Black" series of spray paints, which is now apparently Winter proof, making it a tougher paint and harder to get off walls. The new cans are being stocked at Chrome and black down in Bethnal Green so heads down.

2010-03-23T23:26:00.000Z

Vans California 2010 Fall/Winter Era Wingtip

2010-03-23T23:21:00.003Z

Shown is a preview of two upcoming colorways in the Era Wingtip, a reinterpretation of the classic Era design for the Vans California Collection. The shoes see a full suede upper with wingtip detailing throughout. A tonal blue as well as a cement colorway look to drop in July 2010 via Vans California stockists.

2010-03-21T21:14:00.000Z

Toy Tokyo x Secret Base x Ron English X-Ray McSupersized Figure

2010-03-21T21:09:00.005Z

Ron English teams up with Secret Base and Toy Tokyo yet again, this time on a new colorway of the artist’s McSupersized Figure.