Conan O’Brien on Cynicism
January 25, 2010
Currently listening to: “White Hate” by Beaters
January 24, 2010
From San Diego, with love. The Beaters’ White Hate, available now on Zoo Music records. Click the image above to have a listen or two. ~Via Stereogum
On my desk: Rin Tanaka’s My Freedamn! and his “Inspiration” Gathering
January 24, 2010
Rin Tanaka is the mastermind behind the most extensive visual archive of vintage American clothing and accessories. In 1990, upon moving to the United States for school, he became the “the youngest blues writer in the world” at just 20 years old. In 2003, after traveling the country, Tanaka decided to document his explorations of the American lifestyle through a self-published series of books entitled, My Freedamn!.
Each book within the series is designated towards a specific category including vintage motorcycle jackets, vintage T-shirts and Rock ‘n’ roll Fashion. I bought numbers 3 and 6 a couple years back and was reminded that I still had them while I was reading about Tanaka’s Inspiration gathering next month. The two-day event is described as the first annual kulture recycling & vintage clothing world gathering and will be held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. Should be a fun time! I’ll be there for the Saturday festivities. See you there?
Recommusings: 005
January 22, 2010
Dieter Rams Retrospective ~ Arkitip
M(other)land: works by Lauren Woods ~ University Art Gallery
The Art of the Renaissance and the Market for Popular Culture ~ Cat Dirt Sez
Artie Lange predicted Conan O’Brien’s NBC demise ~ SFGate
Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future, Museum of the City of New York ~ Ariella Budick
It was fun while it lasted
January 22, 2010
It’s raining like crazy in San Diego and Conan O’Brien is leaving the Tonight Show. Awkward.
Blends “Made in USA” Project | Blends X RRL by Ralph Lauren
January 22, 2010
It was almost like an early Christmas present when I found out that BLENDS would be collaborating with Ralph Lauren’s iconic RRL collection. If you know me, I have a strong admiration for their products (specifically their 03B-SF!). Heavily influenced by the union made garments of America’s early 20th century, RRL has mastered the art of recreating time specific goods… and has done so for almost 20 years. The jeans were made in conjunction with the BLENDS “Made in USA” campaign and are made with Japanese selvedge denim (black yarn-dyed). More product and order information is available at www.blendsus.com
RRL X Blends selvage denim is limited to 50 pairs and each pair is individually numbered. Rigid black selvage was selected to reflect both our enthusiasm for motorcycles as well as vintage American style. There are 5 different threads used in the manufacturing of the jeans. Also, there are hidden rivets in back pockets just like vintage denim.
We hope to use our Made in USA campaign to recognize the importance of the American worker. Ralph Lauren is an incomparable American Icon in the clothing industry and this product represents both Mr. Lauren and Blends spirit and pride in the USA and American made products.We wanted to produce a unique product to kick off our Made in USA campaign and as such the entire Blends staff is honored to be part of this release with RRL.
Currently listening to: “Clay Bodies” by Zola Jesus
January 22, 2010
Igloo Website. Major updates!
January 21, 2010
The Igloo Store in San Diego is one of my favorite shops of all time. I remember visiting Igloo back in 2002 and Gary had rung me up for a T-shirt, the one with the brush stroke graphic and plaid fill. Since then, he has continued to provide San Diego with the best selection of design related goods. Its great shops like these that keep our lovely city interesting. Earlier today, Igloo released a ton of new items within their webstore. Now’s your chance to pick up the Ratz Attak Zine you missed out on at Steph’s Homework Show. Thanks for the heads up, Gary!