LOOKBOOK / HIGHS AND LOWS ‘Summer 2012’ T-Shirt Collection
West Australian Highs And Lows are about to drop their Summer 2012 line of tees! With a ode to the fire bans brought on by the Australian summer, Inspiration is drawn from old disco, cartoons and skateboarding scattered throughout the collection. Summer 2012 is available now at Highs And Lows’ Mt Lawley and Claremont stores, also drops Saturday January 21st online. Read More
ILLUSTRATION / ‘Pop Culture Hello Kitty’ by Joseph Senior
Illustrator Joseph Senior presents his Pop Culture Hello Kitty Series, shining a different light onto the iconic Japanese cartoon character. Say ehhhh… hello to Hello Darth Vader, Hello Daft Punk, Hello Dark Knight, Hello Gaga, Hello Garfield, Hello Thor and many others. P.S Not sure why he’s still using myspace….. #strange ABOVE: Hello DarthKitty & Hello... Read More
LOOKBOOK / WE ARE HANDSOME ‘The Romantic’ 2012 Collection
Sydney swimwear label We Are Handsome have just released a look book for their 2012 collection, The Romantic. shot in Miami, it introduces eight new colorful prints: the Eiffel Tower, roses, cheetah, puppies, a seaplane on blue water, wild flowers, lilies and a toucan. yum Read More
MUSIC VIDEO / THIRD CHAPTER ‘3C Sessions’ FT. Dan Kerby, DJ Wasabi & DJ Bags
Third Chapter are at it again!! This time releasing their first music video, 3C SESSIONS. Featuring a mashup between Australian Drummer Dan ‘DK’ Kerby from Behind Crimson Eyes/28 Days and DJ Wasabi & DJ Bags. With a creative mix of old school classics and a hint of Dubstep. Watch DK destroy the pig skins while Wasabi & Bags cut the track to bits. Created entirely... Read More
SKATEBOARD / GLOBE ‘Bantam’ Cruiser
Globe skateboarding have just released their ‘BANTAM’ cruiser deck, and a video filled with bikini clad babes to promote it. Featuring a 7″ x 24″ Heavy-duty molded plastic with S-TRAC grip pattern deck , ABEC 7 bearings , High grade 62mm/83a urethane wheels , with a 30-day guarantee on the deck and a lifetime on trucks, it’s sure to last even the most... Read More
SHORT FILM / ‘OCF45’ by Mark Paul Deren A.K.A MADSTEEZ
With the help of eskuché Mark Paul Deren (aka MADSTEEZ ) was able to bring his fem fatale character the “Queen of WEENs” to life where she is controlled by a council of genetically modified humanoids (Zentards) that have no arms, and posses an advanced form of telepathy, allowing them to manipulate matter with their minds. Shooting entirley in the decaying city... Read More
LOOKBOOK / NIKE SPORTSWEAR (RED) 2011 Capsule Collection
No Cause Media have recently shot an awesome lookbook for the 2011 Nike (RED) Capsule Collection in support of the recent Worlds Aids Day. The collection includes a Melton Destroyer, Cheyenne Backpack, and a Nike Zoom Meriwether. Read More
PHOTOGRAPHY / 2012 ‘L.A. WOMAN’ CALENDAR by Estevan Oriol
Renowned Los Angeles-bred Photographer/Director, Estevan Oriol, has just released his latest project, his 2012 L.A. Women Calendar. The new calender is comprised of shots of women from in, and around the Los Angeles area. Some of the L.A. women featured through the 12-month calendar include XXL’s 2009 Eye Candy of the Year, Rosa Acosta; models Justene Jaro and Erica Ocampo;... Read More
COLLABORATION / SPY OPTIC x THE SEVENTH LETTER x PUSH ‘Platoon’ Snow Goggles
Spy Optic have linked with Los Angeles-based The Seventh Letter and artist PUSH to produce a take on the brand’s Platoon Snow Goggle. The gogs feature a variety of quality aspects including impact-resistant lenses, Spy’s patented anti-fogging venting system, and 100% UV protection. Although these wont be needed till next year for us down in the southern hemisphere, at... Read More
SKATE FILM / ‘THE GARDEN STATE’ by Third Chapter Clothing
Third Chapter has recently dropped this dope as fuck skate edit entitled ‘THE GARDEN STATE’ featuring some great spots all over Melbourne, not to mention the stellar line up of local skaters including, Blake Harris, Rowan “Happy” Sercombe, Jamie Keating, Brett Royden, Rylan McNeill, Cameron Markin and 14 year old, Ben Hodge. Filmed by James Brown and Steve Murphy over... Read More
COVER ART / ACCLAIM MAGAZINE’S ‘Australia Issue’ by Ken Done
The lads (and ladies) from Acclaim Magazine are about to drop issue 25 at the start of december. The issue see’s iconic Australian artist Ken Done create two distinct covers featuring sydney based model/babe Amy Finlayson. Read More
COLLABORATION / NEW ERA x SAINT SIDE ‘Dollaz & Sense’ 950 Snapback
The second of New Era Australia’s collaborative releases sees them working with underground Melbourne retailer Saint Side. A video interview with Saint Side founders Mark Gale and Steve Duck has been produced in conjunction with the limited edition caps. Saint Side’s design pays homage to Cali street culture by incorporating legendary MC DJ Quik’s song title ‘Dollaz... Read More
PHOTOGRAPHY / ‘BABES ON WHEELS’ by Patrick O’Dell
Vice Magazine contributor and photographer Patrick O’Dell has put together this photo series entitled ‘Babes On Wheels’ featuring some rather lovely ladies riding around on some wheeled devices. The ladies were styled in pieces by Stussy, Volcom, Emerica, Von Zipper and DC and they are shown cruising on some Baker Skateboards, Harleys, roller skates and bicycles. Read More
NIKE SPORTSWEAR / ‘LIVE NIKE’ Winter 2012 Media Preview Housewarming Party
Nike recently flew the HYPEMUCH duo up to Sydney for the preview of their Sportswear devisions ‘LIVE NIKE’ Winter 12 Range. But instead of simply showcasing the range in a nicely done up room like last year, they went all out by running with the theme of ‘LIVE NIKE’ and hiring out an amazing cliff side beach house/mansion and completely filling it with the... Read More
LOOKBOOK / SUTSU ‘Nature Of The Beast’ Winter 2011 Collection
Sutsu‘s Winter Eleven Collection takes inspiration from the power of nature. A re-interpretation of the Formation from last season, with a re-appearance of the popular Bear tee and also a collection of new graphics including Captain Wolf, The Eagle, and the Geometrical Mountain Ranges. The range features the bright colour and bold graphic combo that Sutsu is renowned for. Sutsu... Read More
TRAILER / NIKE SB ‘The SB Chronicles’ Vol.1 by Jason Hernandez
Nike SB has released a dope little trailer for vol. 1 from their video series entitled SB Chronicles. Filmed on the streets of Amsterdam, Dubai, United States and Hong Kong and directed by Jason Hernandez. Featuring skateboarding dudes like Chet Childress, Clark Hassler, Youness Amrani, Lewis Marnell, Daniel Shimizu, Grant Taylor, Wieger Van Wageningen and Stefan Janoski. Read More
ACCESSORIES / BEATS ‘Executive’ High Definition Headphones
Beats introduces its Executive class of headphones, combining a premium refined appearance with the brands epic sound quality. Executive status has its perks, including automatic shut-off when the headset is idle, attractive brushed metal finish, leather headband and noise cancellation that isolates the music so it’s heard exactly the way the artist intended. . Read More
INSTALLATION / ‘HOME’ by KID ZOOM
Australian born, New York based artist, KID ZOOM (aka Ian Strange) recently returned to Australia to build an ambitious, full-scale replica of his childhood home inside Cockatoo Island’s prestigious Turbine Hall located in Sydney. A reflection on Strange’s upbringing as an isolated teen in the Australian suburbs, KID ZOOM: HOME is complimented by a film that sees Strange... Read More
LOOKBOOK / GRAND SCHEME Summer 2011 Collection
With Summer rapidly approaching, Australia’s own Grand Scheme gives us a glimpse into their Summer 2011 collection. Featuring finely tailored woven shirts, fitted chino pants, shorts, printed tees, a new selection of driver hats and the stand out dope Maui-Wowie collection of beach shorts, singlets, pocket tees and hats. Embracing everything that long nights and warm weather... Read More
ACCESSORIES / MISHKA 2011 Fall Watch Collection
Mishka have released their latest watch collection incorporating their dope range of signature logos and colours. The watches take a basic form with thin rubber straps and a basic three-hand plastic casing. The collection features a D.A.R.T watch for the fixed gear enthusiasts as well as the Keep, Kill With Power, Amerikana and Bear Mop style watches. Read More
LOOKBOOK / AFENDS ‘Question Everything’ High Summer 2011 Collection
November 15th will see unstoppable Aussie label Afends releasing their High Summer (Southern Hemisphere) and Winter (Northern Hemisphere) 2011 range. They’ve teamed up with some killer artists including Callum Preston, Clair Reid, Milk & Mars, Slohann and Josh Swain to help bring it all to life. The mens range is full of the usual dope t-shirt prints, singlets,... Read More
PHOTOGRAPHY / RICK GENEST for Schön Magazine by Matthew Lyn
Schön! Magazine has recently hired photographer Matthew Lyn to capture model of the moment Rick Genest (a.k.a Zombie Boy) in a series of dramatic shots, revealing a vulnerable, personal and eerily raw story. Styled by very own fashion editor Kay Korsh in a mix of beautiful knits, plaids, and makeup to hide his tattoos and finally give us a look at the man behind all that ink.... Read More
FASHION / WU-TANG x ROCKSMITH 2011 Fall Headwear Collection
Rocksmith and Wu-Tang Limited continue to drop dope collab’s this time with a round of snapback and 5-panel hats for Fall 2011. The Wu-Tang Limited Brand designed by Rocksmith features a variety of single color, two-tone, and camouflage snapbacks that pay homage to New York City and the Wu-Tang Clan. Read More
OIL PAINTINGS / Graffitied Van Series by Kevin Cyr
A series of oil and silkscreen paintings by New York artist Kevin Cyr. The works are based on the graffitied Vandura, Chevy, and Econoline Chateau vans Kevin has documented while living in Brooklyn. “In a culture in which people are easily lured by the appeal of status-enhancing symbols, I find beauty in derelict cars and unkempt landscapes. I have always been interested... Read More
FOAM SCULPTURE / ‘Les Mousses’ Women by Etienne Gros
‘Les Mousses’ is a series of sculptures by French artist Etienne Gros, who has used foam/sponges as a medium to portray various forms of the female figure. Read More
