In his short films, director Rashaad Ernesto Green was never reluctant to tell difficult stories, and his first feature film pushes that personal aesthetic of his even more.
In Gun Hill Road, Green tells the story a family in transition — in more ways than one. Esai Morales plays Enrique Rodriguez, who unceremoniously returns home from his latest three-year stint in prison to find not only his wife rejecting his attempts to reassert himself as head of the household, but a son about whom something seems seriously off. Not helping is a deep secret that Enrique is living with that constantly consumes his thoughts, but he chooses to focus on re-forging his relationship with his wife and son.
This Lifestyle Lookbook video by Rocksmith takes place on a hot summer afternoon, Uptown New York City. We follow three friends in their own zone as they eventually cross paths for the evenings activities. Featured in the video is the summer 2011 Ninjas tank top & snapback, Detroit oxford woven, Ninjas v-neck raglan jersey along with the RST team fitted & french terry snapback.
Kendrick & TDE were in NYC last week for Jay Rock album release party. In between recording records for his next project he linked up with Va$htie to shoot “A.D.H.D”.
Scotch & Soda presents some of the highlights of its Fall/Winter 2011 “Amsterdams Blauw” denim collection. Continuing their signature approach to denim traditions, focusing on the small details that make the big difference. Showcasing their top selling fits like the slim fit Ralston and worker-style Brewer are present, but Scotch also brings new fits this season, like the farmer-inspired Quaker and denim jackets.
In celebration of the US Open of Surfing 2011 and launch of the Phantom 4D boardshort, Hurley International presents PRISM BREAK, a multi-dimensional realization of art featuring the work of Hurley artist James “Dalek” Marshall. The exhibit will begin with an opening event on Friday, August 5th at the Hurley SPACE Gallery in Costa Mesa on the Hurley Campus.
PRISM BREAK is specially-created “4D” glasses for enhanced viewing, floor-to-ceiling, multi-colored spires and a fun-house maze entry, attendees will be allowed the unique opportunity to be completely immersed in a Dalek-created 4D universe.
In addition to the art itself, the exhibit will feature a display of the Phantom 4D boardshort and 4D-inspired product collection created by “friends & family” of the Hurley brand. The product collection is lead by the Nike Air Max 90 + Hurley shoe partnership, a limited-edition sneaker with only 500 created worldwide. Hurley’s friends at LDG also created a series of five custom, hand-painted fixed gear bikes and a custom 4D surfboard, all showcasing variations of Dalek’s 4D product visual. Skullcandy then worked with the Hurley team to create a 4D-inspired version of the highly-anticipated Mix Master Mike headphones.
Los Angeles footwear brand, CLAE celebrates their 10th anniversary with a series of short films based on their signature styles. Collaborating with Funk Factory Films, CLAE presents this video of the Hockney which was shot in Malibu, CA. Proper yet boldly confident with a low-key wild side, the Hockney is elegant and comfortable but never a conformist. A shoe for the modern gentleman, ready for the unexpected.
The Hundreds is pleased to present its Fall 2011 snapback collection. The collection offers ten new designs featured with the same classic fit and high-quality fabrications that fans have come to expect from the brand’s snapbacks. This line of hats was inspired partly by the vintage sports era of the 80’s and the early 90’s, as well as the early work/mill era, while others match up to cut and sew graphics from the season’s apparel collection. Available at all authorized The Hundreds retail stores, then at the online store and at The Hundreds flagship stores in August 2011.
The 248-room property is located in the picturesque Mediterranean town of Rovinj, in the exclusive Monte Mulini neighborhood. Built to resemble a sleek white ocean liner floating on the hillside, the hotel offers a wide range of places to wine and dine including three restaurants, three bars and a night club. It also features a Mediterranean-inspired wellness center, a 600-seat auditorium and nine other meeting and conference spaces with state-of-the-art technology. Hotel Lone’s design focus, together with first-rate event and leisure facilities, create the perfect symbiosis of work and play.
Here’s behind the scene footage from Matt & Kim latest single “Block After Block” off their album Sidewalks. See the band crowd surfing on the Brooklyn Bridge, performing in a Chinatown intersection, taking over Rockefeller Plaza and more.
11after11 out of Hong Kong, presents their Fall/Winter collection. The collections hold an influence from urban culture and are enhanced by artists, musicians and various subcultures. 11after11 has played a strong roll in the culture of Hong Kong’s contemporary streetwear market. It is very excited to announce it will be launching in the US for the first time with it’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. 11after11 prides itself on being a place where fashion meets art, music, design, publishing, toys and technology.
