FEELFREEARTZ: August 2014

Saturday, August 30, 2014

ART BY SKIP ORDERS ON SKIP-SMITH.FINEARTAMERICA.COM

Watch So So Def Artist Royce Rizzy’s Music Video “YFFN”

A cool Royce Rizzy delivers exclusively to The Source visuals for “Young Fly Fat N*gga”off his Determination EP releasing September 1st. The So So Def artist has high hopes coming out of Jermaine Dupri‘s pantheon of discovered talent as he releases his second visual for the body of work.
When The Source spoke to Rizzy he told us his top three fat rappers with the most swag included the late great legends The Notorious Big, Heavy D, and Big Pun. Vibe with a fat boy.
- Hurtjohn (@Mr_Hurtado_)

Fresco Kane (@FrescoKane) Feat Laudie (@laudieondatrack) – Move Dat Culo

Fresco Kane is at it once again with the release of his new joint called Move Dat Culo featuring Laudie. Be on the lookout as Fresco Kane is dropping his upcoming EP on October 15th.

Happy Belated Birthday To The King Of Pop Michael Jackson

JERMAINE DUPRI FEAT TY DOLLA $IGN AND MIGOS “PULL UP”

The Weeknd (@theweeknd) – King Of The Fall

The Weeknd decides to release a visual for his latest single King Of The Fall. The Weeknd kicks off his upcoming tour King Of The Fall on September 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn

HODINKEE Takes a Closer Look at the CT Scuderia Dashboard Collection

CT Scuderia

Enrico Margaritelli. Approaching ‘legend’ status in the watch world, Margaritelli started and ran his own brands before becoming chief designer of Fossil, and even helped launch our beloved Shinola. Presently, CT Scuderia – and its inaugural Dashboard collection – marks the evolution of Margaritelli’s style: a blend of vintage racing bike silhouettes and classic chronographs. The collection consists of several pieces, each done with oversized 46mm polished silver cases and running on a Val-Swiss 3H self-winding movement. Head over to HODINKEE to learn more about this instantly classic collection.

adidas Originals 2014 Fall ZX 710 Premium

Following the return of the silhouette’s OG “Fresh Green” colorway this spring, adidas Originals has resurrected the ZX 710 for a premium encore this fall. Available in “Spice Yellow” and “Ash Grey,” the luxurious versions of the retro runner see pigskin suede construction with premium leather applications and OG details like a split-tooled outsole, Polypag inserts, and ribbed Three Stripes branding. Look for both takes on the 30-year-old silhouette to hit adidas Originals retailers worldwide September 1.

Author: T.S. Fox

Air Jordan 1 Retro ’99 “Last Shot”

Jordan Brand takes it back to Salt Lake City and June 14, 1998 for its latest edition of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ’99. Inspired by the Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot” — the Ferrari-inspired kicks that Jordan donned for his iconic game-winning dagger and a pair that didn’t actually see the light of day at retail until the following year — this take on the AJ1 dons a Black/Gym Red colorway and sees leather, suede, and mesh construction while incorporating aesthetic nods to the 14 throughout. The Air Jordan 1 Retro ’99 “Last Shot” is set to hit spots like Tokyo’s Kinetics September 6.

Author: T.S. Fox

A Look Inside NIGO’s 2-5 Café

Following an initial look into the “Pharrell Burger,” we take a further look into the interior of NIGO‘s 2-5 Café. The quaint little space takes an almost paradoxical approach by fusing modern aesthetics with earthy wooden installations. Serving up some excellent coffee to complement the selection of home comfort foods such as burgers and curries, the space offers a relaxing atmosphere to all. Check out the images above and make sure to stop by if you find yourself in Tokyo.
2-5 Café
2-5, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo
Japan
Author: Arby Li / Photographer: Sean Marc Lee/HYPEBEAST

ART BY SKIP

Beyoncé Covers CR Fashion Book Issue 5

For Issue 5 of Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book, the young, yet revered imprint tapped Beyoncé for its latest cover story. Shot by Pierre Debusschere with guest creative direction coming from Riccardo Tisci, the double-sided cover image sees Queen B wearing an all-over floral cape from Yohji Yamamoto with a Yeezus-esque mask on one side. The rest of the spread includes styles from COMME des GARCONS, Prada, Nike, and a Chanel surfboard(t). Furthermore, in lieu of a cover story, Beyoncé wrote an introspective poem, which was then “remixed” by Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Forrest Gander.
Beyoncé’s spread can be seen in its entirety over at CR Fashion Book‘s Tumblr.

hanon x Reebok Classic Leather “3 Castles”

Hot on the heels of their collaborative release for the Instapump Fury’s 20th anniversary, Scottish retailer hanon turns its attention towards its own heritage for a special rendition of the Classic Leather. The “3 Castles” edition pays homage to hanon’s roots in Aberdeen – nicknamed the “Grey City” for its wealth of natural granite – interpreting the city’s historic buildings with a grey pig suede upper and contrasting ‘lawn’ green paneling. These handsome features are further underlined with perforated detailing at the midfoot, while a burst of red adds contrast at the tongue tab and ankle counter. Speckled grey lining and a branded insole complete this beautiful offering from hanon and Reebok, dropping in-store and online on September 6.

Author: Josh Davis

Herschel Supply Co. 2014 Fall/Winter Studio Collection

Drawing inspiration from jockeys on the track and the equestrian sport of horse racing, Canadian luggage label Herschel Supply Co. has released its 2014 fall/winter Studio collection. Consisting of nine pieces, the collection pays tribute to the sport via prestigious colors and the use of antique brass hardware and saddle leather straps in its own designs. Crafted from durable cotton canvas at its core, check out the brand’s trademark silhouettes here — such as the Survey, Heritage, Heritage Mid, Little America and Brohm — and look for it at selected stores worldwide.

Author: Arthur Bray

Common Projects 2014 Fall/Winter Collection

Common Projects has debuted their full 2014 fall/winter collection. The collection offers a wide range of options, including low top and high top silhouettes, chukkas, wingtips and Chelsea boots. The collection also makes use of a variety of different materials such as suede, leather, mesh and zippers. The solid color options are expansive and sure to fill any void in your sneaker rotation. Needless to say, Common Projects has produced yet another impressive collection by expanding their effort to create timeless, quality pieces.

Author: Tobe Okocha

Thom Browne 2014 Fall Eyewear Collection

After launching in 2011, Thom Browne Eyewear continues to provide tasteful eyewear designs filled with timeless American sensibility. Drawing inspiration from vintage ’50s and ’60s military designs, the collection is handmade in Japan with quality acetate and titanium to provide duality and comfort for the wearer. Standout motifs include four-stripe rivet hinges and five-piece, tricolor temple tips. Check out a preview of the range here and head over to Thom Browne Eyewear for more information.

Author: Arthur Bray

Mase (@MasonBetha) – Politically Incorrect

Mase returns with the drop of his brand new single called Politically Incorrect. In this track Mase addressing the situation in Ferguson and police brutality.

I feel the pain of the family’s hurting. We all hurt. My prayers are with you all!

Broken Bells (@broken_bells) – Control

Danger Mouse and James Mercer, better known as Broken Bells returns with the release of their new visual for Control. This track is featured on Broken Bells sophomore effort, After The Disco.

Apple to Announce iWatch

The iWatch may be arriving sooner than anyone expected. With the announcement of the upcoming iPhone 6 introduction at Apple’s September 9 iPhone event, reports have been made that the tech giant will also unveil its iWatch, a wearable version of the latest smart technology. First reported to be arriving later in October, the launching of the iWatch coinciding with the arrival of the iPhone 6 signifies a bold move on Apple’s part as it transitions to a new generation of tech devices.