On this date a half-century ago, Bronx graff legend CES was born. Born Robert Michael Provenzano in 1970 in NYC, CES(FC, FX, FBA) is a pioneering artist of the “Wild Style” formation of letters seen in graffiti art around the world. CES began his career on the subway cars and streets of NYC, innovating new […]
According to the Australian Associated Press, Sydney street artist Anthony Lister will remain behind bars for the next eight weeks after being charged with the rape of four women, including three art students, and the tattooing of one of the students without consent. The 40 year old artist was arrested at his home, where police recovered […]
In celebration of Black History Month, 1xRun presents Most of My Heroes Don’t Appear On No Stamps, a collection of prints curated by Greg Cummins. The collection is inspired by Public Enemy’s “Fight The Power” and rewrites history through fine art “stamp” editions. Most Of My Heroes Don’t Appear On No Stamps is a personal […]
Given his oftentimes “monstrous” rap aesthetic, it’s no surprise that Travis Scott would be feeling the Halloween spirit when it came around to unveiling his upcoming Nike Air Force 1 x Cactus Jack collaboration. Advertisement The spooky setting of the lookbook perfectly compliments the eclectic style of the silhouette itself. Incorporating a mix of many […]
Q-Tip has always been known as “The Abstract” of his rap collective we all know and love as A Tribe Called Quest, and now he’s proving exactly why by curating a special art exhibition at legendary auction house Bonhams New York. View this post on Instagram #oldiebutagoodie #ninachanelabney #ninachanel #ninaabney #maryboone #safehouse #gunsandbutter #2017 A […]
When news broke last month that Kanye West was building dome-like concept homes in his Calabasas neighborhood, the idea seemed pretty neat and innovative overall at the time. However, it now looks like the whole thing was ill-fated from the beginning and has since been demolished for the most part by the City of Los […]
Kanye West is always forward-thinking in his approach to things, whether it’s dealing with the future of fashion or less-than-wanted opinions about the future of American politics. However, his latest futuristic venture is actually pretty dope; Ye is now developing dome concept houses that he’s hoping will lead us into a more unified society. YEEZY […]
This year marks 23 years since we lost Hip-Hop icon Tupac Shakur, but his memory is far from being forgotten. Whether it’s through items from his time in prison going to auction, particularly his I.D. card and love letter to Madonna, or clothing collabs featuring rare pics of the MC, everyone seems to want a […]
Something so amazing that it gave Kanye West a Top 10 Rap hit just by penning some bars about it is now inspiring Nike’s upcoming Chicago-themed Air Force 1 and Air Max 97 colorways. Advertisement The eye-grabbing “Wind City” skyline of Chicago takes full cred for the inspiration behind this colorful set. The AF1 stands […]
While we’re all in for a good representation of graffiti art — check out the Beyond The Streets NYC exhibit on display all summer long in Brooklyn for a good example — some things are strictly off limits in terms of tagging. We can all agree that one of those is definitely Chicago’s signature “The […]
Legends of the art world have long been muses for fashion imprints to be inspired by, as we saw most recently with the new Basquiat bag collection by Herschel Supply. Now, Vans Vault is honoring the work of iconic Mexican portrait artist Frida Kahlo in a collection featuring three of the brand’s most popular sneaker […]
Graffiti is one of those art forms that wins by breaking all the rules — there is no one style, no single medium and certainly not one sole artist that embodies the entire genre completely. Now, in a combined effort by adidas Originals and traveling art exhibition Beyond The Streets, a new art experience is […]
Gearing up for his upcoming “FIGURES OF SPEECH” exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Virgil Abloh reveals a vibrant set of Louis Vuitton gear that ties directly into the themes of his anticipated art show. View this post on Instagram @louisvuitton limited capsule collection related to my exhibition the Museum of Contemporary […]
Fendi is known for its signature brown aesthetic accompanied by all-over print “F” logos, but now they’ve decided to go a little more vibrant with the upcoming “Roma Amor” capsule collection. View this post on Instagram Street vibes and neon hues. Discover the new #FendiRomAmor collection via the link in bio. #FFSeries Discover more on […]
The 2019 Met Gala festivities may be over, but the camp swag continues thanks to a new capsule of official collectible merch by way of The Met Store. Advertisement The limited edition “Camp Collection” illustrates some of the biggest figures of the night onto a range of T-shirts, tote bags, patches, zip pouches and enamel […]
n the world of Hip Hop, visual art, which is primarily rooted in the dynamic scene of graffiti, has taken a backseat to the music, according to graff king turned graphic arts pioneer Cey Adams. Aside from his artistic touch he has placed on some of the most notable Fortune 500 brands, CEY’s work is […]
The iconic work of Andy Warhol is a constant source of inspiration within the fashion community, and leading bag manufacturer Eastpak is continuing the trend by using one of his most well-known art pieces as the centerpiece for the brand’s latest collection of carryalls. Advertisement Taking on the “Colored Campbell’s Soup Cans” art piece from […]
Our friends over at Beautiful Fül, the Cali-based menswear brand that continues to impress us season after season, return for SS19 with a new collection that mixes art and fashion in a way that’s, with all irony intended, simply beautiful. View this post on Instagram Spring / Summer 2019, now available on www.beautifulful.com. A post […]
After a gleaming 25th anniversary collaboration with Swarovski, Supreme is continuing to roll out its SS19 offering with a new capsule alongside Japanese artist Sekintani La Norihiro. Advertisement The Osaka-born creative is known for his trippy, surrealistically bizarre artwork that will completely distort the way you look at the human body again. His works have […]
Outside of being one of the most popular rappers out of ATL — well, the entire rap game isn’t too far off either — Gucci Mane is also one style-savvy guy. We saw evidence of that with his Wopsters Closet online store with the wifey Keyshia Ka’oir, and now we’re seeing it play out on […]