Blackbird Magazine, a new auto mag brought to us from the minds at Obscura, recently caught up with car collector, enthusiast and driver, Magnus Walker, where he shared his thoughts and philosophy on cars, Porsche and the primary subject of his passion, the 911. Shot in Downtown Los Angeles, Walker takes a ‘leisurely’ drive in…
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Athens-based biannual, Kennedy magazine, recently sent over its inaugural issue, featuring a host of creative personalities including Olaf Breuning, Whit Stillman, Eddie Ruscha (son of Ed), Andrew Weatherall and many more, alongside a number of intriguing travel and fashion-oriented articles. The self-described ‘Journal of Curiosities’ is based around a conversational format as opposed to a…
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In addition to the clothing from the Neighborhood x Coca-Cola Zero Collection we saw earlier here is a detailed look at a road bike created for the release. The minimal all black design is highlighted by simple branding on the frame along with an original design cemented on the front of the bike.
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Having opened his most latest body of works at Honor Fraser in Los Angeles and been busy plastering his work of cars of numerous fans, Kenny Scharf found time to finish this impressive mural. Arranged byBranded Arts in Culver City this large scale piece of work makes for particularly impressive viewing so if you are in…
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Here is a comprehensive look at the South 2 West 8 Fall/Winter 2013 Collection with the highly regarded bag makers from the NEPENTHES entity creating this compelling cookbook. Inspiration once again comes from the unique mountain settings of the Hokkaido national parks in the Northern Island of the country while a combination of classic design…
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Givenchy continues with the releases of their large print pieces with this latest, which features a doberman graphic on cotton jersey. The bold print is made to look almost like it was painted on canvas, with colors seamlessly flowing into each other, shapes fluidly morphing to create the dog’s face, and shading playing a major…
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Last week, Protein hosted the premiere screening of Chi Raq, a new documentary by British filmmaker, Will Robson-Scott, at the agency’s 18 Hewett Street location. Chi Raq focuses on the violence that has plagued Chicago – particularly the South and West areas of the city – over the last decade and the people that it has…
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The same week that Microsoft announced the titles that will release with Xbox One when it drops later this year, Sony has released the system’s official release date, as well as which will be the first games available with Playstation 4. At Gamescon event in Germany, the company revealed that the much-anticipated fourth generation console…
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Larose Paris invente la douze pans par Amanda Beaugé-Rubinstein from Larose Paris on Vimeo. After previewing Larose Paris latest offerings for Fall/Winter 2013, they produced a short visual focused on one of their new pieces, the 12 panel hat. A brief video featuring a beautiful young lady counting in both english and french, the number…
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Taka Hayashi returns to his roots in authentic sneaker design for his latest Vault by Vans collection. For his ninth instalment of footwear, the designer revisits the forms of iconic Vans silhouettes to introduce a new take on the Half Cab alongside his reinterpretation of the Sk8-Hi. Available in black and classic blue iterations, the TH…
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End presents a new series of lookbook shots featuring Our Legacy’s Autumn/Winter 2013 ‘Official’ collection. This latest selection of designs from the Swedish brand nods to the idea of uniforms – clothing worn to identify and be identified by – paricularly with the idea of authority in mind. Taking a slightly ironic approach to this…
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“It’s great, and very different to go from being an employer to an employee. I’ve always been very open in saying ‘I love’, I’m very attentive to the business side and I’m very aware – I treat a business as my own. And you know, being at the studio here, understanding the needs of the…
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In 1962, crime in Rome was remarkably under control thanks to the valiant efforts of the local police. To reward the success of the force, the president of the Italian Republic himself asked Enzo Ferrari to assign two very special Ferraris to police duty. One of the Ferraris is almost immediately destroyed. One survives to…
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For the Winter months, it’s crucial to get your footwear game on point. Finding the balance between durable and stylish, between reliable and classy, is a crucial exercise. Japanese-based brand SOPHNET. has you covered on this front, though, with the initial release of their Fall/Winter 2013 footwear collection. They’re offering both a Low-Cut Derby and…
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Last night, Drake revealed the cover art for his upcoming third album, Nothing Was The Same. There are two covers for the project—one for the standard, one for the deluxe—and each is a depiction of the rapper—first, as a baby, then, more current—in a work done by artist Kadir Nelson. In addition to his other…
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As Nike celebrates their 25th anniversary, they encourage all of their consumers to continue to “Just Do It.” Their latest ad, a nearly 2-minute “Possibilities” clip, allows Average Joes to go toe-to-toe with some of the greatest athletes in the world, from LeBron James to Serena Williams. With a bit of pacing and comedic touch,…
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As much as people love constant technological advancements, there’s room for nostalgia, too. Fujifilm is tapping into that sentiment with the release of their instax mini 90 Neo Classic, which will feature 10-second exposures, multiple exposure types and shutter speed of up to 1/400 of a second. They hope to fill a space not satisfied…
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In the latest episode of Bob Burnquist’s Dreamland series, extreme wheelchair athlete Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham stops by Bob’s backyard “Dreamland” park to skate the MegaRamp. With a wheelchair not properly equipped for the elements the MegaRamp presents, Wheelz is forced whether to give up or push himself over the ledge one more time.
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Tim Coppens and Common Projects have provided a closer look at a new sneaker first teased on model’s feet at Coppens’ New York runway show last season. Co-designed by Coppens, the basketball-influenced silhouette combines a panelled leather and wool upper with studded sides and a rubber sole. Arriving in two colorways – black and black/grey…
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FNG Magazine recently sat down with famed graffiti writer, illustrator and tattoo artist, Mike Giant, for a chat about his new book, Eternal. At 320 pages, Eternal offers an unparalleled look at the San Francisco-based artist’s work, including many of his illustrations and photographs that represent the multi-faceted creative life he leads. As usual, Mike comes…
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