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Jordan Jeter Throwback

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Jordan Brand certainly isn’t a stranger to defining moments. We have had packs celebrating key events. We have shoes that combine elements of past Jordan models which cast a wider web over the storied career of the brand’s namesake. And, we have had collectable series drawing together the traditions of both athlete and brand.

The Jordan Jeter Throwback settles into the Jordan Brand tradition nicely. In a single shoe, nine “defining moments” of Derek Jeter’s sterling baseball career are represented.  Most simply, these are represented through a wood grain design on the back of the tongue – which verbally spells out each of the nine moments.

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Preview: Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters In Living Between Worlds (04.02)

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Take a look at a preview of some of the amazing customs from both Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters for their upcoming show “Living Between Worlds” at G1988 LA. As  expected, there will be tons of custom figures and paintings. We are most excited to see all of the custom Skelves from this amazing couple. Show opens on Friday, April 2nd from 6-10PM. More previews after the jump.

G1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

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Number (N)ine for Converse Spring 2010 – Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star

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Number (N)ine for Converse Spring 2010 - Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star

Quite unexpectedly, Number (N)ine reappears even though the brand has been closed not long ago. This time they worked with Converse for Spring 2010 and it will actually be a collaboration through-out the entire year. Definitely exciting news, especially for Number (N)ine fans.

“Converse announces its Number (N)ine for Converse collection. Some of the last Number (N)ine products available from Takahiro Miyashita’s highly sought-after label, the collection includes a Chuck Taylor All Star and a One Star shoes that will be available in February and will be followed up later in the year with new versions and Takahiro’s take on the Converse Odessa trainer.

The collaboration seems especially fitting for Takahiro who sees Converse as a sort of beginning and an end. “My childhood started with Converse” he says, noting that with the closing of Number (N)ine, that Converse has a special existence in relation to both his youth and the end of Number (N)ine.

Converse worked closely with Takahiro to create his interpretations of the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star shoes, which Takahiro considers “authentic and permanent”. Taking a hybrid approach, Takahiro chose to incorporate the asymmetrical lacing of the 1970 and ‘80s era Converse Odessa shoe into his design. The Odessa shoe, which was originally designed for running, was super innovative for its time and a shoe from the Converse archives that Takahiro has long admired. Following the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star versions, Converse will debut the Number (N)ine version of the Odessa trainer in early 2010.

The collection includes an oxford version of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with premium deer skin, yellow shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a metallic gold star on the shoe’s heel. A One Star version is also available in premium deer skin white shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a silver metallic star on the shoe’s heel. The shoes global launch is set for March 13, 2010 at select retailers globally. A full retailer list also follows after the jump.”

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Curated at Scope New York

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Curated at Scope New York
Our art-focused brethren at Curated are attending Contemporary Art fair Scope NY this week. The likes of Gallery Yeh, Mike Weiss Gallery, Golden Thread Gallery, Gallery Nine 5, Hardcore Art Contemporary, Opus Art, Lincart Gallery San Francisco and Mimmoscognamiglio Arte Contemporanea are all in the city exhibiting choice pieces from their respective collections. Above you see a highlight from Lincart Gallery – a Barry McGee/Twist painted bottle.

Check the full Scope New York coverage here.

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Artist of the Week: Max Bare

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(ORANGEALERT.NET) There are two key factors to art in Chicago, collaboration and fluidity. The scene is constantly changing as galleries open and close. The artist has to have the ability to connect, communicate, and relate on a variety of different levels. A good way to make these connections is to provide a stage for others, curator shows, learn how to stage and present a show, and build a reputation. Max Bare is an artist, illustrator, but above all else is a quality curator and person. He has worked with several galleries and is currently working with OhNo!Doom Gallery. I met Max at OhNo!Doom and could instantly tell that I needed to find out more about his projects. Continue reading →

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Ashley Wood x 3A – WWRp Large Martins (2.18.10)

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Ashley Wood and 3A seemingly never rest.  They’re frenetic – working on new untold toys, announcing upcoming releases – all the time. The next big release features the next WWR bot to get the 1:12 WWRp treatment – the Large Martin.  These are dropping at 4:59 PM PDT on Thursday, February 18th 2010 from Bambaland.

As far as we know here’s how the various Bambaland exclusive sets break down.  First there are three 3-packs featuring 1 Large Martin, 1 Damn Large Martin (two guns), and 1 RPG Bramble (such as Phobos shown below).  Each of these three packs will be available for $130.  There’s also a 3×3 pack ($350) featuring all nine figures + a bonus 1:12 Blanc De Plume (the original 1:6 is a Holy Grail of sorts for Ashley Wood collectors).  Finally, 3AA members will be able to purchase a special Nightwatch, Daywatch, DIY Damn Large Martin three-pack.

Final notes – if you’re counting you’ll note that there are more than 3 different large martin WWRp types shown after the jump.  That’s because some of the pics are of editions that will be in the Bambaland packs while others are apparently retailer exclusives.  Also, as with many pre-release 3A pics, most of the Large Martins shown here are not final – they are missing their decals [Sources: ThreeA production blog and Gimbat’s 3A news updates).

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