‘Hunter Jacket’ by Indian born, London based industrial design graduate Rohan Chhabra is an outer apparel design that transforms into a wall mount of a ram’s head. In doing this,
the jacket signifies a ‘trophy’ and makes reference to the reward system associated with hunting. The transformation narrates the use/function of the jacket. Full article over at DesignBoom

Available at all good stationers!
2 colours, customizable, disposable.

Designed by Mark James.

“Inspired by the movie ‘back to the future II’, Blake Bevin experimented with creating a pair of self-lacing shoes. while his solution isn’t the most stylish option the mechanism he installed on the shoes does in fact work. the project is chronicled in an instructables page and utilizes an arduino microcontroller. The user steps into the shoes and activates force sensors on the shoe beds. this in turn triggers two servo motors which apply tension to the laces and tighten the show around the user’s feet. Perhaps one day we may see something similar to this on a shoe, but until then Bevin’s solution will have do.” Just lazy to me! Source

A visual history of counterculture music T-shirts, spanning the defining era of indie music. Ripped is the first book to document the shirts of the post-punk and indie period, after the submission of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll to mass popularity and before the onset of ironic consumerism. Carefully selected from the archives of vintage fashion collector Cesar Padilla, the 200 T-shirts in this book are classic examples of rare and extremely limited shirts created by and for the very bands who embodied the true essence of the DIY and indie movements—from The Ramones to Sonic Youth, John Cale, Talking Heads, Madonna, X, Pil, The Germs, and many others. Each shirt has been photographed in all its gritty, sweat-stained glory just as it was found—on the street, in a thrift store, or inherited from a friend. Introduced by Lydia Lunch, the book includes recollections and ruminations from musicians, fashion designers, and pop culture personalities on the enigmatic and enduring appeal of the rock band T-shirt.
Available here.
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The first monograph on the iconic independent New York street fashion label Supreme.
In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established Wes Coast skater scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that reached from skaters to fashionistas and hip hop heads. Over the last sixteen years, the brand has stayed true to its roots while collaborating with some of the most groundbreaking artists and designers of its generation, and with stores in Los Angeles and Japan has become an international icon of independent counter-cultural style. This definitive monograph – with written contributions from contrasting arbiters of style, Aaron Bondaroff and Glenn O’Brien, and including an interview between founder James Jebbia and the artist KAWS – brings together the disparate elements of the brand’s output, from legendary advertising campaigns to especially commissioned skateboard designs, photographs, and artworks, and a comprehensive index of their products to date. Including collaborations with Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, Public Enemy, Lou Reed, and Futura 2000 among many others, this richly illustrated book is a survey of sixteen years of contemporary street fashion and culture reflected in the pioneering work of one of New York’s most influential independent labels.
Available here.
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Kaffelars by Lars K. Huse
“Nothing is more brown than coffee.”
An exploration of coffee as a social link in the Norwegian Society. Illustrated series of works showing situations where people gather round for a cuppa joe.

Show opening
Stockfleths Corner
Prinsensgate 6
Oslo
Friday 11.june
kl.17.30-18.00
www.cupofill.com

Afterparty at Fuglen
Universitetsgata 2

“Extreme irritability and restlessness from living in isolation or a confined indoor area for a prolonged time.”

Featuring work by:
Scott De Castro
Joehari Lee
Richard Paul
Anders Talleraas

Ongallery.no at Hunting Lodge basement
4th – 12th June 2010

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Beep Mug by Colin O Dowd
Everyday we come into contact with bar codes. They’re everywhere. But despite all their practical benefits bar codes are rarely appreciated for their aesthetic value and are often overlooked by a designer when designing his or her product and packaging. They are an afterthought. Beep mug aims to change that. By stretching the bar code and wrapping it around the mug the bar code becomes the mugs decoration and packaging. It has a visual and a functional purpose. It ends the need for additional labelling – making for a beautiful mug that is not burdened with non-essentials, allowing the customer to scan n’ go.
Available here.
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Skatebeard by Mr Bingo. Makes me smile. Hair illustration is always awesome and Mr Bingo is the guv’nor.
Website
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This is the latest visual mixtape from Jigoku, featuring Cherrystones and Lovely Jon. It features one hour of mixed up psychedelic horror. Released on DVD earlier this month in an extremely limited edition of 100. So you might be able to get your hands on one if you’re lucky. Enjoy the teaser and get hunting. For more info visit myspace.com/jigokuost (FYI: Jigoku artwork by HL’s Mark James!)