Consistently a reliable source of quality headwear, Publish is back to drop off their 2013 Spring/Summer “Yuma” Snakeskin Camp Caps. Offered in both Brown and Black colorways, the 5 panel cap sees a snakeskin pattern across the entire body with the Publish logo patch stitched proudly on the front. Rounded out by a leather strapback enclosure, these caps are now available in-store and online for $38 USD.
Patrons of the Nelson Street Gallery this past weekend were greeted by a far east experience as the gallery was transformed for the “Nothing is Sacred” closing exhibition. The exhibition premiered the short film, Nothing is Sacred by Andrew Litten and Brandon Sadler. The film follows Sadler as he takes us into his world and through the art of calligraphy introduces viewers to The Tiger, The Praying Mantis, and The Snake, all personified corners of his mind. These three elements combine to reveal and guide the artist along the path of enlightenment.
We got a chance to view the film, check out several of Sadler’s pieces, and sit down with the filmmakers to get more information about “Nothing Is Sacred.” So take a look at the interview below, and check out some images from the show as well as the “Nothing Is Sacred” trailer.
Brandon, can you tell us a bit more about your three calligraphy styles?
My writing styles are representations of each mental state I adapt according to the varied circumstances that arise in my life. These styles come in the form of the Tiger, Preying Mantis, and Snake. The Tiger is the body and the element of fire, the Mantis is the spirit and wind, and the Snake is the mind and water. Each character style embodies the character of each animal and their symbolism. The entire character system is based in the English alphabet form but designed to resemble the Chinese character system.
What is the meaning behind the film?
The story is inspired by the concept of “rights to passage.” To me, it seems that in our time and culture we have no customs or rituals that mark the point when a child becomes an adult or when they enter the conscious stage of personal development. I was interested in creating my own mythology, my own rights of passage, to show how the leader of the Red Lotus Clan came to be. This is my Way.
Andrew, what was the process of making the film?
I met Brandon about a year ago and created a video with him for ABV, from there the ideas started running wild. Brandon had wanted to make a short film for a while that showed his three styles, but didn’t know how to turn it into a storyline. We spent almost a year conceptualizing & filming until one day it all just made sense. Brandon reached out to a dear friend of his, Christopher Buldoc, who is an incredible writer residing in Korea. We told Chris the concept & a week later he sent us a beautifully written masterpiece. After we had the written story, we went back & reshot everything in order to compliment the final storyline. It’s pretty amazing what an organic creative process can do.
For more information on Brandon Sadler or the film “Nothing Is Sacred,” visit risingredlotus.com
Artist designed canvas shoes is the most genuine way to describe our newest brand at Wish, BucketFeet. The Chicago brand, launched in 2011, was created to find an artist to design each special shoe with the overall goal to get original footwear that stands out and support the arts. What they came out with is a completely unique perspective on shoe designing that results in footwear like none on the market. Take a look below at styles from our first BucketFeet shipment which is now available online or via our Moreland Ave. location.
The Cudder is back with his latest track today titled, “Going to the Ceremony.” Produced alongside frequent collaborator Dot Da Genius, the track arrives as a WZRD release. Classic CuDi style, the song opens up with spacey overtones and heavy electric guitar vibes. Hit stream below and let us know what you think in the comment section.
With the second installment of our ongoing relationship with Publish, we teamed up with the California-based label to curate a taut capsule of headwear options for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. Pulling design tenants from iconic Virgin Mary interpretations, the collection will infuse an all-over print motif onto a small range of hat options. For the collection, we tapped Atlanta-based, Mr. All Gold Everything himself, Trinidad James to be the face of the initial editorial look at the project.
Following the successful release of the PieceGods 2013 Spring/Summer “TRAP” Headwear Collection, we teamed up with the start-up brand to produce a couple of fresh new pieces. This time using quality Starter Snapbacks as the base, PieceGods rounds out the minamalist design by adding their staple “TRAP” patch that is now becoming a recognizable brand in the Atlanta streetwear community.
When it comes to showcasing some of the best up and coming artists Atlanta has to offer, look no further than ABV Gallery. Proving true, this past weekend ABV hosted the premiere exhibition “All But Reason” of artist Trey Moseley. Moseley, also represented by ABV, unveiled a combination of paintings and installation all under the same banner that consisted of works that were both serene and violent. “All But Reason” is a completely unique experience that confronts viewers with the question, what would we see if we could peel back our flesh and draw our dark and savage nature to the surface?
At the show’s opening this past weekend, we had the pleasure to view the works and catch up with the man behind the art. So take a look at the images below, as well as some quotes from Trey Moseley.
How did you get associated with ABV Gallery in Atlanta from a farming town in middle Georgia?
When I initially moved up here I had a friend that lived in a party house here in the city, one of those places where time stops and people enter in waves. I was asked to do a large scale mural in the space. As I was painting I met a man in circle glasses and nice boots. His name was Ash Hayer. As we began to hang out, and we sipped our drinks, he told me that he worked at a design firm/gallery and that I should stop by. I decided to stop by. That was 3 years ago. What is the underlying story behind the All But Reason exhibition?
What’s the theme that ties all of the “All But Reason” pieces together?
The underlying theme is the unknown. My interest isn’t in telling my story but allowing people to think for themselves, come to there own conclusions about my work, and in doing so maybe the world around them. I only use my life as reference because it is there in front of me, it’s all I know. We are all conditioned into reality differently and because of this we react differently to the objects around us. I am interested in creating a vessel of possibilities and meanings to provide the viewer a mirror into there own understanding of the world.
What’s the next step for Trey Moseley?
To become but a storm drenching everything in it’s path.
For more information on Trey Moseley and his work, visit his website: http://treymoseley.com/
Black Scale is back with a new drop for the spring/summer season. The brand that was largely popularized by superstar endorsers like A$AP Rocky chooses a mix between graphic art and gothic-inspired themes to cover a line of tees, tanks, and hats. Represented by Black Scale’s normal quality, this collection is sure to be a worthwhile purchase for any customer. To highlight some of the styles, we took the heavily black-laden collection out and put together our own lookbook, which can be viewed below.
While many professional basketball players were partnering up with large companies to produce individual sneakers, in 1989, Patrick Ewing became the first NBA player to offer his own brand of sneakers, Ewing Athletics. However, last year saw the first release in 17 years from Ewing Athletics with the relaunch of the Ewing 33 Hi. Now, after the successful releases of this model in multiple colorways such as the “Jamaica” and “Georgetown”, Ewing Athletics is back with the release of a fresh model, the Ewing Focus. Unlike the 33 Hi, the Focus boasts its signature ankle strap with “FOCUS” boldly embroidered at the front as well as red neoprene on the quarter panels and ankle as highlights. This, just the second model to be released/retroed by Ewing Athletics, will have a limited release of only 33 accounts worldwide.
The release date of the Ewing Athletics 2013 Ewing Focus has been changed. Further information regarding the time of sale for these will be announced at a later time.
After introducing Komono at Wish just last week, the unique watch company is back with more styles. The “Fat Wizard” watch series features rubber wristbands with solid colors like the Seafoam, Salmon, and Navy pieces featured above. With a black version also available, this series rounds out a great collection from Komono that is now available at Wish.
Crooks & Castles comes just in time for summer with this new hat release. Appropriately labeled the Bandana Bucket Hat, this piece sports an all over black bandana print with hits of black stitching throughout. Always a consistent source for quality accessories, this release from Crooks is sure to go fast, so get yours quick.
We are proud to announce that we are now carrying Komono at Wish! Komono, Japanese for “Small Things“, is a unique brand from creators Anton Janssen and Raf Maes that specializes in creating simple, yet elegant accessories. The first collection to be introduced at Wish comes by way of the Komono Wizard Print Series. Unveiled just last year, the brand adds a series of distinct all over patterns to its Wizard Watch model. Rounded out with matte metal casing and authentic leather detailing, these watches make great accessories for just about any outfit.
Purchase pieces from the Komono Wizard Print Series here. Availability is also offered in-store through our Moreland Ave. shop location.
Taking place yesterday, MMG rapper Wale celebrated the release of his upcoming album “The Gifted” with an in-store Meet n’ Greet at Wish. The store was packed as fans, shoppers, and even Trinidad James gathered to hangout, shake hands, or get a signature or picture taken with Ralph himself. Wale, a well known sneaker collector, also took the chance to sign a few sneakers among promotional posters for the upcoming project. So take a look at the images of the event below and be on the lookout for “The Gifted” in stores June 25th!
COMME des GARÇONS PLAY and Converse are back to team up yet again, this time, to imprint its iconic heart-style graphic across a line of Converse Pro Leather sneakers. This classic collaboriation between Rei Kawakubo’s brand and Converse makes yet another great collection after previously successfully taking on the Chuck Taylor and Jack Purcell models. The current collection however sees Milk and Black Mid and Ox silhouettes, featuring both the high top and low top Pro Leather. Ranging from $135 – $145 USD, this collection is now available at Wish via the Moreland Ave shop or our online store.
With Kanye West stepping not only into fatherhood, but also a highly anticipated and controversial release day for his latest full length, Yeezus, iconic photographer Jonathan Mannion has released a small set of never-before-seen photographs of Kanye West from the early-2000’s era. Collected from a photoset for The FADER’s inaugural “Now” Issue, the photoset was also the very first ever Kanye West magazine cover photoshoot. An obvious stark contrast exists when looking back at a pre-era Ye compared to the current Yeezy Season Mr. West. Nonetheless, a very interesting retrospective glance into a previous era of an artist who has gone on to not only re-structure the hip-hop landscape but also position himself as a strong voice within the realms of fashion as well.
As fans of the first feature film installment will attest, the inaugural soundtrack to the animated film Despicable Me was co-produced by none-other-than Pharrell Williams. Off the success of the first movie, the franchise readies its second soundtrack, this time with Pharrell at the audio helm once again. Today brings news that the comprehensive soundtrack has been oferred up for a full album stream. Featuring an opening track by Cee Lo Green, each of the songs was written/co-written and produced by Pharrell himself. Stream the full album below. Despicable Me 2 is slated to release nationwide in theaters beginning July 3, 2013.
With its recent partnership announcement with Atlanta artist Young Jeezy and footwear launch at Wish, Gourmet is staying in the news with the arrival of its 2013 spring/summer collection. Featuring several new sillhouettes boasting bold patterns and textures, it is apparent that Gourmet is looking to make a big splash under the new regime. This collection, for the first time yet, is now abailable at Wish.
