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Streetwear Pirates
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PIRATES OF THE GAME
JOIN THE GRBG/GARBEGE TEAM FOR
A FREE NIGHT AT THE MOVIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER 2007 “DEN OF THIEVES” COLLECTION RELEASE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007 AT 7PM INSIDE THE REGAL UNION SQUARE STADIUM 14
THEATER IN NYC.
RSVP NOW AT: GET@GARBEGE.COM
TICKETS ARE LIMITED!
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Puma The Villa
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The PUMA Marcel Wanders Collection
Outdoor
living usually conjures images of campsites, hot dogs and over-stuffed back packs. Why should design and fashion be limited to city living? Why should convenience not equal
fashion? What if people just hate the hassle of camping, but still want to enjoy the outdoors in style? PUMA thought that this category was due for a make-over but they
couldn’t set off on this expedition alone and chose Dutch-born designer Marcel Wanders to help make the world a better looking place.
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Beijing 2008
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On the occasion of the 500-day countdown to the opening of
the Beijing Olympic Games, the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) unveiled the Games’ medals. The medals are designed with inspiration from “bi”,
China’s ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon pattern. The medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are embodiment of traditional Chinese values of
ethics and honor.
The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On their obverse side, the medals adopt the standard design prescribed by the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) — a drawing that represents the winged goddess of victory Nike and Panathinaikos Arena, while on their reverse side, the medals are inlaid with jade
with the Beijing Games emblem engraved in the metal centerpiece.
*FYI Artist Feature: Vintage Vandalizm
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FYI: Peace, state your name.
Jaz: Jasmin
Rodriguez, but I’m also known as Vintage Vandalizm.
FYI: Tell us about yourself.
Jaz: Well, I’m an artist. I have studied all aspects of art and am
still learning [a thing or two]. I am specifically known for my photographs and paintings. But if it [relates to] art - I‘ve done almost everything.
FYI: How did
you come up with the name Vintage Vandalizm?
Jaz: Throughout High School, I used to shop in vintage stores so I could somehow stand out [and avoid following] the
trends. Vintage clothing is not only rare because of age, [but] the quality and creativity is a lot better then modern clothing. So, one day I was home drawing for a project in
school and thought to myself “paper is so boring” and decided to do my project on a blazer I got at the Salvation Army. I wore it to school as my project and everyone loved it!
From there on, I started racking up on vintage garments to paint on, started selling them, got introduced to MySpace and came up with the name Vintage Vandalizm, which will one
day be the name of my very own vintage store.
FYI: Where do you get your inspiration?
Jaz: I get my inspiration from history. I have always [been]
fascinated by the elegance of women in the 1950’s. I also have always been drawn to the history of Women’s Rights. The women I paint are always beautiful and powerful in
character.
FYI: Any collaborations?
Jaz: I’m working on it. My paintings were recently viewed in an Art Show in Brooklyn. It was definitely an experience
to see what the public thought of my work - they loved it! If I keep creating stepping stones, I’m sure a collaboration is in my future.
FYI: What is your view on the
Art, Fashion and Music industries?
Jaz: Art cannot be measured, but I have never understood many paintings I have seen sell for millions of dollars. Paint splatters and
mere pencil marks will never really move me, but beauty is definitely in thee eye of the beholder. “Someone’s trash is someone else’s treasure”. As far as Fashion goes, I
think Fashion is definitely not what it used to be. To me, trends are like drugs and everyone is too high to realize that they look just like everyone else. I understand there
are people with there own fashion sense who will look similar to the next person, but you usually know who’s doing it for cool points and who does it naturally. New York has
become a Zombie nation of trend adapters. Fashion’s standards are as low as the music industry, because you don’t need talent to be “cool”. All you have to do is look “cool”
and you get the job [done], you don’t even need to be talented. Singers get the fame, while their ghost writers go unnoticed. Music is a way to reach the people, I just wish
the music industry had more important things to say other then “party like a rockstar”, or “this is why I’m hot”. It sells, but it’s just a reminder of the music industry’s
low standards.
FYI: What is your role at GRBG/garbege as the Creative Director for Women’s Wear?
Jaz: My role is to create a women’s line for girls
who are not afraid to be original. GRBG/garbege is not afraid to be ORIGINAL. I want to incorporate that in this line - for the women who don’t follow trends. The women who are
powerful in thought, and don’t mind being powerful in presence.
FYI: What brands/companies do you admire the most?
Jaz: GRBG because the designs are
thought provoking. People who wear it understand it. Some people don’t [understand the stories, but love] the style. I see many tee shirt lines that have no substance, all they
need is a “sneaker” or the word “fresh” on [it] and it sells. Personally, I think that’s LAME. Its sad that everyone in NYC is “FRESH” or “DOPE” , but not “ORIGINAL”. I can’t
help but have passion for clothing that actually has a message. 1SoulDesigns is another tee shirt line I admire, simply because the messages they provide on there tees have to
do with history and politics. Every tee stands for something.
FYI: Thanks for your time, energy and support. Looking forward to seeing Vintage Vandalizm flood the
streets! Any shout outs?
Jaz: Just a shout out to everyone who supports my vision and everyone who has a mind of there own…without it you don’t matter.
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“VAUGHN BODE’s CHEECH WIZARD” Puma Clydes
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“VAUGHN BODE’s CHEECH WIZARD” character
celebrates it’s 50th anniversary by releasing this PUMA CLYDE Ver.2
Available in the UK at Foot
Patrol
Nike Denim Air Jordan 1 Lo
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New Nike release: Air Jordan 1 Low for Women in
denim.
A Bag to Brag About
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Violet is a soft
grained swirl leather bag with rolled leather handles and brass hardwear from Paul Smith.
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Stuntin’ Like My Daddy
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Yves Saint Laurent Eyewear
Collection Spring/Summer 2007 In Stores Now.
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Deitch Gallery Projects
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Jim Isermann
Vinyl Smash Up 1999-2007
June 28 — August 04, 2007
18 Wooster Street, New York
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The Dark Side
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Underground Artists Take on the Sith in The Vader
Project
Pop surrealist, graffiti, tattoo, lowbrow, comic and underground artists Shag, Paul Frank, Tim Biskup, Frank Kozik, Marc Ecko, Amanda Visell, Tim Biskup, J. Otto
Seibold, Gary Baseman, Joe Ledbetter, Urban Medium and Jeff Soto, among others, show their allegiance to the dark side by customizing Darth Vader helmets in landmark gallery
exhibition called The Vader Project, to debut at Star Wars Celebration IV on May 24 to 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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