BLAKROC - BLAKROC 2010 Chevy Camaro

Soukwear has heard the album and it rocks!!!

Tony Hawk new ride skate game board.....

Soukskaters  ...
How cool is this going to be?....!!!!!!!

Nike SB - Zoom Stefan Janoski - “Black Wool” Edition

Nike have a new edition to there hugely successful SB range and we are loving this toned down version from stefan jaoski....

                       Soukwear statement

Pharrell Williams x Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin - Tank Chair

Get Souked up with pharrells new tank chair

take a trip with soukwear......

In celebration of the greatest athletic achievement by a man on a psychedelic journey, No Mas and artist James Blagden proudly present the animated tale of Dock Ellis' legendary LSD no-hitter. 



Soukwear................................................!

Nixon - 51-30 Ceramic Automatic Watch

My Souks check the Nixon ceramic business

It is claimed that the ceramic body is five times harder than steel and this is the precise reason why Nixon has chosen to use this material for their latest 51-30 model. In the heart of the watch lies a three hand Swiss made mechanical automatic movement with date, sweeping seconds and 25 jewels. The most impressive is the all white custom 300 meter ceramic casing and wrist bands with stainless steel skeleton. Completed with rotating ceramic bezel with count down timer, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, custom numbered caseback with hardened mineral crystal. Lastly a happy little feature for people who wear watches on their left hand is the reversed screw crown on the 9 o’clock position.

freshjive vs obama

 Freshjive vs Obama


FRESHJIVE has been taking a rather opinionated stance about world affairs through both its “THE WORLD’S GOT PROBLEMS” blog and matching their rallies for cause to their products. Just posted three days ago on the label’s blog is a piece tracking the Obama administration and pointing out some controversial issues such as protecting torturers from accountability. Drawing from some problems the label identified with the current administration, FRESHJIVE has created a tee commenting on the current state of affairs. Taking a play on Shepard Fairey’s HOPE image for the Obama campaign, the new tee is dubbed “Hope Is Fading Fast” and features a dripping, fading HOPE image. To further push the label’s agenda and highlight its concern for the political situation, this is the first tee released without the FRESHJIVE brand name. The “Blank Label” tee is now available for order online at the RESERVE STORE.

Soukwear    Loves this

Fresh Celeb: NIGO Billionaire Boys Club x Jay Z Blueprint 3 Tee Spotted on NIGO at the release party of TERIYAKI BOYZ’ latest album, DELICIOUS JAPANESE, was the collaborative “So Ambitious” tee between Jay-Z and Billionaire Boys Club. “So Ambitious” tee is one of the three tees from the collaborative The Blueprint 3 collection. Take a look at the picture of NIGO spinning at the party in Kyoto with his TERIYAKI BOYZ crew and remember to also check out the album which is available for order via Amazon Japan. Via: NIGO

Nigo takes to the decks for the billionaire set......


Spotted on NIGO at the release party of TERIYAKI BOYZ’ latest album, DELICIOUS JAPANESE, was the collaborative “So Ambitious” tee between Jay-Z and Billionaire Boys Club. “So Ambitious” tee is one of the three tees from the collaborative The Blueprint 3 collection. Take a look at the picture of NIGO spinning at the party in Kyoto with his TERIYAKI BOYZ crew and remember to also check out the album which is available for order via Amazon Japan. Via: NIGO

adidas Originals x Star Wars - Spring/Summer 2010 - Star Wars Collection | Princess Leia

Adidas gets all Starry eyed on us....
Invest in these sneaks and make some money honey...They will become collectable.
Soukwear

New Vestax mixing package

Soukwear likes this Nice little starter package released from Vestax....

Turn your Mac into a full-blow DJ system by adding Vestax Spin to your computer and tapping into your iTunes Library. The Vestax Spin & DJ 3.0 Bundle is a set of hardware and software package which enables one to enjoy the full DJ experience on your computer. The Spin is a set of turntables and mixer that allows one to scratch, blend, mix and bend your tunes a la a professional DJ. Other than the standard turntable and mixer, Spin also comes with a touch sensor jog wheel which gives the user a high resolution analog feel when scratching and mixing; a multi-audio channel system for high quality monitoring. Of course, with the system, the user can save his or her creation easily onto the computer and incorporate it into a podcast, slide show or movie with the click of a button. For those looking to get into DJing, this would be an interesting alternative to consider aside from the traditional DJ set up.

 

Seems like a winner.
Soukwear

Pharrell Williams x Moncler - Fall 2010 - Moncler V Collection

Pharrell williams and Moncler creating warm style .
Soukwear gives you bionic freshness in the dersert heat!!!!!!!!!


Italian down company, Moncler is branching out of out  and expanding its roots by reaching into the industry with a new collection, Moncler V. The collection is a series of collaborative projects and includes a previously announced partnership with Japanese label, Visvim. Now to hop on the Moncler V Collection is musician-artist-entrepreneur extraordinaire, Pharrell Williams.
The collaboration between Pharrell and Moncler is a blackout line up of items crafted from Pharrell’s three year old textile company, Bionic. Bionic produces yarns and fabrics from recycled bottles, and the company had also previously produced pieces in collaboration with GAP for the latter’s 40th Anniversary.
So far, the collection includes a reversible black puffer vest (inspired by bullet-proof vests) with Velcro side slits. Turning the vest inside out, the lining is a print fusing art and nature created by Japanese artist, Keita Sugiura. Check out the “pacifist” puffer version of a bullet-proof vest and stay tuned for more release information to come! via: WWD

I want one now ! !!

BAPE x The Beatles

Nigo teams up with the beatles for this limited edtion beatles collection.........

Soukwear Loves the fressness baby....  How strong is this collaboration.....

Ron English: “Immortal Underground” Exhibition - Opera Gallery New York

Ron English exhibition in New York.

Wildness descended upon Opera Gallery New York last Thursday evening for the special preview of Ron English’s Immortal Underground Exhibition. Over 200 fellow artists, friends and well-wishers worked around the SoHo space to see some 20+ new installations, including several large sculptures of the deathly smile of “Grin”, English’s reinterpretation of Charlie Brown, and “MC Supersized”, a satirical take on fast food giant McDonald’s and its official mascot, Ronald McDonald. The event became a carnival-esque atmosphere when at 7:15 pm sharp, a stretched limousine ushered in some of English’s caricatures - Cowgirls and MC Supersized, in real-life forms with full on body paint and costume.

The Ron English “Immortal Underground” Exhibition will be on display at the Opera Gallery New York till December 2nd. Meanwhile, interested collectors could contact Opera Gallery at info@operagallery.com or drop by the space itself for more information.

Opera Gallery New York
115 Spring Street | Map
New York, NY 10012
TEL #: 212-966-6675
Exhibition Date: Now - December 2nd (Wednesday)
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The Aficionado: A Conversation with DJ Clark Kent

Soukwear takes a look at  Mr Clark Kent hip Hop DJ 'extrodanair'......... and the Man loves a pair of sneakers.
Check out this interview......
Soukwear brings you the desert fressness.....

The reaction was instantaneous. Before we could even turn to the direction of his interest, his giant frame lurched forward in a calculated pace toward the intended target. Again, we were left behind in his wake, wondering among ourselves.  This is what sneaker shopping with DJ Clark Kent (born Rodolfo Franklin) is like.  It is similar to a hunt: brief moments of stillness punctuated with laser-like focus, but instead ended with transactions.  His keen sense is uncanny, able to pick out a pair for his collection long before anyone else notices.  We were always steps behind him.

Though second nature to him now, Kent had to take time to hone his skills.  Long before the term “sneakerhead” came about, Kent had already amassed a collection in the hundreds.  Today, his collection continues to grow, currently at some 2,400 pairs.  And that is not counting his other interests, including New Era fitted caps and Casio G-Shock watches.

Like his namesake, Kent, in many ways, is also a guardian of the culture in which he was raised.  He will never pass judgment on any design since he understands that, despite public conception, designing sneakers takes more effort and purpose than any outsider could imagine. He also looks beyond future pricing on limited edition or just a plain general releases.  To him, it is the “emotional capital” that matters and that is how it should be for anyone who is an aficionado.

And so, in between these so-called “sneaker hunts” during a recent trip to Taiwan, we had the opportunity to talk with Kent about a variety of his interests, from music to his collections, and some of his most recent projects, including his ongoing involvement with Nike.

DJ Clark Kent, could you please give our readers a brief introduction?

I think everyone here at Freshnessmag.com knows who I am. I am a friend to the brand, the site; a friend to sneakernews.com– I am a friend to everything. I’m DJ Clark Kent.  I am a DJ, a record producer, a consultant to Nike, and I’m ATF (Addicted To Fresh).

How long have you been working in the music industry? How do you feel about its current state?

I’ve been in the music industry for about 22 to 23 years, but I’ve been a DJ for 33 years. So I’ve been around the whole business for a long time. The current state of music has definitely changed because times are different. The music industry went through a shock at one point—there was a lot of money and the ability to make a lot of money. Then, the energy came to an end and money became short. During the boom, there was a gap without artist development. Now, because the economy is tough, artist development is coming back and it’s a good time to for music development. At the moment, artists have to actually earn their love. For somebody to achieve the next level, they have to develop the artist and the music—they have to do more and give more back to the music. It’s going to be about cultivating the good craft of music and that is coming back.

How was it to work with two of the greatest Hip-Hop artists ever, in Jay-Z and the Notorious B.I.G.?

It was actually perfect. It was pretty easy because they were both friends of mine. Introducing them to each other was probably the best part of it. When I was working with Jay it didn’t seem like work. It felt like he was an old friend and we happened to make records together. It was a very easy partnership.

With Big, I started out as his DJ and we were on tour. One day, he asked why I never made him beats.  I replied, “Well, I’m keeping this for Jay.” Big then proposed for me to work up something for them, and that’s how everything started.

Working with both of them felt like a family affair.

Are there any new artists that you feel can potentially reach the status of a Jay-Z or Biggie?

No. The state of music as it is puts us in an age of instant gratification, so artist development is not really done well. Artist development would have to really improve for someone else to elevate to the status of Jay-Z or Big. If Big was alive, he’d probably be at Jay-Z’s status too because he was musically incredible. To actually get to where Jay-Z is right now, you have to be two things– good at what you do, and also be a good businessman so you know what you need to do. The trick to the success, however, is realization. Now, if someone can actually do it, then we are going to see some big money again. It’s probably practically impossible, but I believe it can be done because there is a ton of people out there.

When did you find yourself transitioning into the street culture side of things, specifically fashion (apparel and sneakers)?

The funny part to this is the “street culture” everyone is talking about today is something we actually grew up with, and that was before it became “street culture.” When we were young, we wanted to be fresh. We made whatever we wore fresh. So it’s kind of weird that we call it “street culture” now. Everything we deem cool started from the streets, so I look at this phenomenon from a different perspective. Maybe this is because I’m older, but I feel like there is something different between then and now. Kids today want to be fresh and different. There are so many brands out there, but I would like to see a brand that lasts. There are some brands doing really well right now, but unless you are keeping up with it for 20 years, I don’t think it’s “doing well.”

The rumors are endless about the number of shoes you own, can you put them to rest once and for all by telling us how many pairs of sneakers you own? How many of them are Air Force 1’s?

I’ve given away and gotten rid of a lot, but right now it’s probably about 2,400.

I have about 2,000 pairs of Air Force 1s, and 400 pairs of Air Max 1s and Air Jordans. I really like Air Max 1 but there aren’t as many pairs of Air Max 1 out there. It’s funny I’ve got involved in the AM1 Journey because I don’t think [Nike] knew that Air Max 1 is one of my favorites. When Air Max 1 was first released, it was crazy. The shoes had these bubbles that looked cool when you put them on and they were the big thing. Back then, the shoe that you gravitated to immediately were Air Max 1. I’m supposed to be an AF1 fan, but I’m also an Air Max 1 fan.

Considering that you are the King of Air Force 1’s, would you mind giving us your top 5 Air Force 1’s?

1. Classic Air Force 1 [The best Air Force 1 EVER, White on White.]
2. Stash x Nike Air Force 1 [Stash’s Harbor Blues]
3. Mr. Cartoon x Nike Air Force 1 Hyperstrike [Cartoons with the blue and grey spider webs. That’s one of the best pairs of sneakers I’ve ever seen]
4. Nike Air Force 1 “Bird’s Nest”
5. Nike Air Force 1 - “Year of the Dog”

We understand that you are now working with Nike. How did your relationship with them begin?

It started at the end of 2006, beginning of 2007. They were trying to figure out their 25th anniversary and wanted to do an event. They had to gather these shoes for the event. and they asked me if I had some of the models they were looking for because my shoe collection had become legendary. When they came over to make an inventory we got into a conversation about doing an AF1 store, which became 21 Mercer. Ideas were flowing and they suggested making me a consultant. It was under that agreement that I went to Portland for the first time. While I was there, I asked if I could do a sneaker too. Nine months later, I was a consultant. And that’s where it began, the AF 25th.

What is role of a consultant at Nike?

In my case, I might be important because I affect the music culture. I love sneakers, and I am a heavy consumer. I’m not the guy who looks for new sneakers once a month but the dedicated one looking for new sneakers every week. I think Nike sees that I’m a consumer who gets both sides of the story– I understand the brand, but also understand the consumer mentality. I know what’s fresh and I can tell you if you made a mistake. So with Nike, we discussed my ideas and eventually they gave me the opportunity to do it. And when people are actually buying and selling these shoes, it generates a certain energy.

One of the other things you’ve done is that you’ve collaborated with Nike and worked on a number of projects for Nike, which one has been your favorite?

I think anybody who gets to do anything in their lives like, say you make your first album and you’ve been trying to get an album out for ten years, that’s your movie right there. I would say the first collaboration, the 112 Pack would be my favorite so far, because it was the first stepping stone into the door.

Are there any new projects that you can tell us about?

I have the East vs. West Project coming up in September/October 2009 with UNDFTD. Eddi Cruz of UNDFTD did the west and I did the east. It’s called East/West Rivalry. That’s this year, and there will be some more next year. There’s something unexpected. In China there’s the Air Force 25th and the Hyperdunk that will probably never get to the US because they are straight basketball sneakers but they are high up. But Freshness is a friend, so I want to involve you guys in the process of making a shoe.

We know that you’re typically an Air Force 1 guy, but what does the Air Max 1 mean to you? Do you have any favorite Air Max 1’s?

What it means to me is change. When we first saw the air bubble on Air Max 1, the guys I grew up with and I were blown away by the air bubble and the shoe. The shoes were light, fresh, and they made your feet look smaller. It was something new, something fresh. It felt good and special. As we grew up playing basketball and football, we were used to the bulky shoes and Air Max were different from those. They made us feel like we wanted to run and we could run. If you ask me what my favorite is, it’s unequivocally the first red and white pair. I’ve owned at least 30 pairs of those because every time I saw them, I bought a pair. I bought 8 the first time they came out. I think next up would be the blue and white, and it’s funny because I never owned a pair of those and I still don’t. I have the navy blue ones with the USA flag on them, but the royal blue ones always escape me.

I really know my sneakers and I know the history. I know some people may think, “Oh, Clark made some money so he buys some shoes,” and leave it at that. But, I won’t buy something unless I know about it and I really follow it. I know my Air Max and I knew who Tinker Hatfield was.

Anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Love God like you would love yourselve.......

Keep the sand between your toes my Soukwear peeps....

Check out some of the sneaks.......

soukwear likes Andre x check his new sleeve collecytion.

Andre X Curated By Arkitip - Incase Capsule Collection | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Mountain Research 2009 - “My Security Blanket” | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Soukwear loves this Japanese Brand which is based around outside sports.....

Check this artical and if possible checks there strides as they are so so well made.... class act!



Mountain Research 2009 - “My Security Blanket” | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Technics - Limited City Edition Record Bag

Soukwear loves these limited edition Technics vinyl bags......
 

For those who spin, Technics is a household name with trusty gadgets for mixing those tracks and pumping out jumping tunes. Other than coveted DJ and audio equipment, the label has released a limited edition record bag to keep the music in style tangibly. These limited edition bags pays tribute to different cities around the globe ranging from Tokyo to Berlin to Chicago, and is able to hold up to 25 12″ LP comfortably.

                                

Billionaire Boys Club Space parker in case you drop by some aliens in the desert.

Nerd new video for you on Soukwear Blogg

This is the first look at the brand new NERD single last week on the seris 90210, and yes we are bringing to U first 'Soukwear'........ I know I know!!! We are soukpeople.
N.E.R.D. X 90210 - “RADIO (W.T.F)” Performance Video FRESHNESS Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More
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Supreme Sticker Collection - An Interview with Clarence Nathan

SUPREME         STICKER MAN

Check out this dude dedication to his beloved skate brand

In the subculture that Freshness has been writing about the past few years, much of the topics involve collecting or collectibles. There are many types of collectors and our friend Clarence Nathan collects Supreme stickers, while some have started to collect them in recent years as the Supreme ‘box logo’ became a valuable collectible, Clarence has been collecting them for over 14 years.
I’ve known Clarence sometime and have seen him many times in and around the Supreme area. I knew he had a history with Supreme and even thought he worked there at one point, he never did. Recently, Clarence sent an email and said that he wanted to show his Supreme sticker collection and that he had a lot. When he showed up at our office and started to pull out his collection, I was completely blown away by what he has collected over the years. Click through below for his recount of collecting stickers since the late 80s and a photo journey through his collection of Supreme stickers.

We’ve known each other for several years now, what led to your decision approaching us Soukwear ] to showcase your collection.
There are 3 reasons why I approached Soukwear to have my collection shot.
1- Soukwear is the first Moroccan based fressness culture blog

2- You guys are based out of Marrakesh.
3- I saw the Slam Jam post online and i wanted to do it right and really show as many stickers as possible so the heads can see a large selection of Supreme stickers. No disrespect to SJ but so many people who are familiar with my collection always beg me to document what I have. I think they feel like I’m going to wake up one day and sell it all for nothing without ever showing it off.
When did you start collecting stickers?
I started collecting stickers in 1987 from hanging out at Soho Skates(shout out to Ann Z.) when they were on 6 Ave in 987. I used to skate with all the old heads.. Bruno, Jeremy, Aly, Beasley(RIP), Mario, Jumunji, Eli… etc. My dude Martin(most of you know as the 1st NYC Bape Store manager) gave me a ton of stickers my last day in the city before heading off to college. Most of these got plastered on my trunk and that initial collection was lost. While at college in Atlanta, GA around 1992 i got back into collecting. I would hit up the only skate shop in town Stratosphere and the rest is history.
Why stickers?
No particular reason. I was mainly into the graphics and I knew there was a high turn over because so many skate companies came and went during this era. Eventually I started to realize that some of these stickers would never be made again because of this.

Why the focus on Supreme?

Well to be honest I have all kinds of stickers from different skateboard, surf and shoe companies. Between 1992-1995 i was collecting skate stickers from all over the country and world if I traveled outside of the US. When I did the rollerblading thing in 1995 i would stop by Supreme and peep the glass case where they had the stickers laid out. They had tons of stickers by other brands like most skate shops do so I would literally buy 1 of each… sorry Gio. I was buying and collecting ALL skate company stickers at this point. The first Supreme set i got was the 4 mini logos in blue, green, black and gray all with a white outline. The current box logo size wasn’t standard at this point. The interest in Supreme stickers was sparked because they only made stickers once. The 2nd reason is that Supreme stickers were only sold in NYC at the Lafayette St shop so the only way to get their stickers was to actually go to the shop and buy them. Remeber this was way before eBay, NikeTalk, InStyle Shoes and other streetwear blogsites sites who focused more on sneakers.

Your collection includes a stack of certain editions, why and how did you get so many?

Well for me it was a combo of things. I was accepted by the original Supreme crew (Gio Estevez, Pooky and Chappy). They allowed me to hang out and be apart of their scene. From 1995-1997 there was a major after hours scene in the back of Supreme each night. I would hang out in the back of the shop with all the staff and the homies. Here is where I met peoples like Ari Marcopulous, Keenan Milton(RIP), Huf, the Keefe brothers, Justin Pierce(RIP), Ssur, Jakuan 360, Peter Bici, Kareem Campbell, Aron, Jamie Story, Fred Gall, Stash, Futura, Lee and Dondi. It was mad ill. Anyway… Supreme stickers at this time weren’t a commodity as it is nowadays so when they were released I would get what I wanted because there was no resell market and the demand was low. It’s like i was the only person in NYC interested in collecting stickers. Also the Supreme stickers were NEVER for sale. Shoppers were given 1 or 2 by the staff at their discretion. As for stickers by other companies usually about cost 50¢ to $1. So I would just pay outright for them or do a trades. Dude I remember when box logo tee shirts would be on the tee shelf for weeks at a time. That’s how it was back then.

Nice one fella....

The Soukwear team.....

Yue Minjun Chinese artist making waves around the world...

YUE MINJUN.......
IN MOTION. Little DEVIL!...................


Hidden under the facade of a grin is an emotion only known to the subject on view, and maybe its painter, Chinese contemporary artist Yue Minjun (岳敏君).  An early proponent of the so-called “Cynical Realism” school, a form of subtle protest against the Chinese government’s 1989 crack down at Tiananmen Square, Yue Minjun’s signature wide (and very surreal) grin is a statement all on to its own.  Though the artist never specify the reason behind his version of the Mona Lisa’s smile, one has to wonder whether they are reflection of today’s China? or simply an expression of bliss?  Judge for yourself as 28 new works and installation goes on display at New York’s Arario Gallery.  The Yue Minjun: SMILE-ISMS exhibition will be on going till January 16th, 2010. via: Arrested Motion

                          
 
       

Little devils

KRINK GETS HIS MINI ON!!!

Street artist Krink taggs the British Mini Cooper

ALIFE - Holiday 2009 - Apparel Collection | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Oh Oh My Peeps--------- Alife new apperal is in the stores check out the crew busting the new diggs.......... Soukwear brings you the freshness!!!!



ALIFE - Holiday 2009 - Apparel Collection | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

ALIFE - Holiday 2009 - Footwear Collection | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Finally, rounding out the Holiday 2009 product portfolio from ALIFE is its signature footwear collection.  This season marks the return of old favorites - Everybody High Flood in full-grain leather, along with ALIFE Chuck in blue, red, or green suede.  Plus, the classic Kennedy in… ah thats it for now, check the link below for the whole up date my soukwear people........ALIFE Rocks!!!!!!


 Get your walk on Soukwear People

ALIFE - Holiday 2009 - Footwear Collection | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men's Fashion, Gadgets and More

Obey X Levi’s - Live Art Installation By Shepard Fairey | Event Recap

Live Levi's installation By shepard Fairey in Times square New York City........

More than Skin Deep: Legacy of Horiyoshi III

The art of Irezumi (入墨), Japanese term for “tattooing”, also literally meaning injection of ink, can be traced back to Japan’s Jōmon period (approximately 10,000 B.C.). The craft of body branding with ink by hand had since then segued through countless social stratas and donned numerous cultural meanings—once recognized as a mark of punishment and later as a status symbol for wealth, then to the more recent years, the tag of the Yakuza—had developed into an art form as we understand today.




Amidst a new tattooing culture in the West, the undisputed tattoo sensei Horiyoshi III (born Yoshihito Nakano at the end of the war in 1946) continues to propagate the tedious and historically laden art of Tebori. Horiyoshi III is the second tattoo artist to be bestowed the honorific title of “Hori” by his master, Yoshitsugu Muramatsu—Horiyoshi of Yokohama. “Hori” stands for “engrave” in Japanese, and Horiyoshi III inherited the creed of Irezumi, now specializes in full body tattoing where only a strip of space is left unmarked down the center of the body.



Just as tattooing was performed two centuries ago, Horiyoshi III’s studio in Yokohama maintains the esoteric tradition of Tebori, tattooing without electric needles. Ink is inserted under the skin with a long needle in a relentless thrusting motion. A full-body tattoo is not just an adornment, but can easily become a lifestyle as it can take up to two years with an hour-long session every week to accomplish the artful body armor.

Other than his techniques, Horiyoshi III keeps his repertoire of tattoos to a strict collection of Japanese traditional motifs such as tenyo, koi and peonies. However, human canvas is not the only medium Horiyoshi III works with—the tattoo master had published various collection of sketches including The Sketches of Horiyoshi III, 36 Ghosts and Dragons. His work had also been featured in a solo exhibition at the Vanilla Gallery earlier this year.



Now, Horiyoshi III is challenging another medium of body decoration—apparel. With the launch of Horiyoshi the Third Clothing and Accessories this Autumn/Winter 2009, many can opt for a less permanent form of donning the masteries and need not sink $20,000 from the bank for a piece.

Hirst gets his skate on!!!!

Damian hirst, the profound English designer has collaberated with the cult skate Board brand 'Supreme'.

Buy this and make Money whils't you are skating, yet don't scratch it

"Scientifically speaking, diethylene glycol is an organic compound of hydrocarbon with two alcohol groups attached to it, and its water solution is most commonly used as a coolant. However, speaking in terms of contemporary art, the organic compound is one of Damien Hirst’s famous spot paintings featuring meticulously evenly-spaced multicolored dots colored based on the periodic table. Reminiscent Barnett Newman’s color field paintings and Pollock’s exploration of psychological landscape through color, Hirst’s work proposes too a relationship between color and emotional response.
This season, Supreme and Damien Hirst came together to create a series of decks based on this exact painting, “Diethylene Glycol”, fitting the dots on decks with versions filled up with dots of different sizes. Also in the collaboration is another series of decks featuring medical and scientific symbols, once again carrying through Hirst’s fascination with the medical field. Putting his art on decks seem so-ever appropriate as those who skate can absolutely relate to the activity as a therapeutic experience as well, just like what Hirst intended to highlight with some of his work."