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Gorillaz x CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star Hi & Ox – Spring 2012

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The first major collaboration of the year, CONVERSE finally unveiled its new project with Gorillaz, the famous virtual band. The collection consists of four distinct Chuck Taylor All Star in High and Oxford forms. Each covered with unique graphics solely for this project by , co-creator. In reference to the cover art on Gorillaz‘s self-titled album, one design features a fragmented camouflage in all-over print fashion. Militarism styling is found on another design, this time with Hewlett’s Pazuzu caricature on an all-black backdrop. Hewlett also created a special lining, a collage of Gorillaz’ albums artworks, for both. In addition, two other designs, in black with High Cut style and white in Oxford form, both featuring sketches of band members Stuart “2D” Pot, , Noodle, and Russel Hobbs at play. Thus, completing the Spring 2012 Collection on a high note.

All four designs will be available through select CONVERSE retailers and CONVERSE online store on Thursday, February 23rd.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)


 

Gorillaz team up with André 3000 & James Murphy

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As easily one of the most amazing lineups in the past few months, Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz will team up with André 3000 and James Murphy as part of Converse's "Three Artists, One Song" series. The song will be titled "DoYaThing" and will be available for free download on the company's website on February 23. In addition, Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has designed four different Gorillaz Converse shoes, which can be viewed at the Converse site. Stay tuned.

Jamie Hewlett x ABSOLUT LONDON Edition Art Bottle

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Jamie Hewlett x ABSOLUT LONDON Edition Art Bottle

In highlighting London’s colorful past and vibrant culture, vodka distillery ABSOLUT enlisted (of Gorillaz and Tank Girl fame) to condense the city’s vibe onto a limited edition art bottle. Like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Jean-Michael Basquiat, Louise Bourgeois, and others before him, Hewlett touched-up the bottle with his own signature depiction of London’s past d00 years, first as the backdrop of Dickensian novels, the Dandyism and Savile Row styling at the turn of 1900s, to subsequent raise of hippie, Ska, Punk and 80′s chic in the last century. Celebrating the city’s wealth of tradition and heritage, the ABSOLUT LONDON Edition Art Bottle by Jamie Hewlett will be available through department stores Harvey Nichols and Selfridges on March 1st. In conjunction to the launch, ABSOLUT will be giving away 50 bottles through its Instagram starting tomorrow, February 9th. For more details on its availability and a chance to win one, simply visit ABSOLUT UK Facebook page for more information.


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ABSOLUT Vodka x Jamie Hewlett – ABSOLUT LONDON

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ABSOLUT Vodka x Jamie Hewlett - ABSOLUT LONDON

Selectism reports about the latest limited-edition from ABSOLUT – a collaboration with one of the UK’s leading graphic artists, Jamie Hewlett of the multi-award winning Gorillaz. ABSOLUT LONDON celebrates the vibrant cultural city, capturing London’s creativity and rich style heritage in a unique bottle design.

Designed by London creative and visionary Jamie Hewlett, the bottle is a unique take on London’s style and fashion pioneers over the past 200 years. Set against a London backdrop, the bottle introduces key characters from the past who have influenced and shaped London’s present fashion scene. The seven characters encapsulate the city’s diverse heritage, spanning the ages from Dickensian and 18th Century Dandy, through to Pinstripe gent, 60’s chick, SKA , Punk and 80’s Casual.

To celebrate the launch, ABSOLUT will be offering consumer the chance to buy one of only 50 unique ABSOLUT London collectors gift packs, which go on sale on 6th February on www.facebook.com/ABSOLUTUK.

ABSOLUT London will be launching in-store on 1st March in Selfridges and Harvey Nichols and then to general retailers from 1st April.

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Gorillaz x CONVERSE – Announcement from Murdoc Niccals

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Gorillaz x CONVERSE Announcement from Murdoc Niccals

Murdoc Niccals, the seedy member of Gorillaz made a surprising announcement this morning on the band’s upcoming collaboration with CONVERSE. Sounded like a broadcast from a pirate radio station, Murdoc went on length about the start of the Chuck Taylor All Star project. What was originally a commemoration for the world’s most famous virtual band’s 10th anniversary quickly became a full-on creative session, which encompass four different designs and a special produces Three Artists, One Song campaign. With the collaboration’s release date of February 23rd fast approaching, expect Murdoc and the rest of his cohorts will be making more impromptu statements in the near future. Meanwhile, hear the full transmission from Murdoc Niccals at the link below.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)


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Murdoc Niccals, the seedy member of Gorillaz made a surprising announcement this morning on the band’s upcoming collaboration with CONVERSE. Sounded like a broadcast from a pirate radio station, Murdoc went on length about the start of the Chuck Taylor All Star project. What was originally a commemoration for the world’s most famous virtual band’s 10th anniversary quickly became a full-on creative session, which encompass four different designs and a special produces Three Artists, One Song campaign. With the collaboration’s release date of February 23rd fast approaching, expect Murdoc and the rest of his cohorts will be making more impromptu statements in the near future. Meanwhile, hear the full transmission from Murdoc Niccals at the link below.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)


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Bananaz – A Documentary On Gorillaz

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An interesting documentary has been released, shining some light onto the Gorillaz band.

“This incredible film, “Bananaz” removes the secretive, mucky walls of Gorillaz, the cartoon band created by artist Jamie Hewlett & musician Damon Albarn, smashing down all artificial barriers to reveal the full and filthy details behind this awe-inspiring band.”

You can watch the complete documentary online here.

SOURCE: High Snobiety

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