FASHION
Nike Toki Vintage
May 14th
We’ve been seeing a lot of Nike‘s chukka-style Toki model, which we previewed earlier in both cool colorways and in a Premium in the last couple of weeks. Building on its casual appearance, the Toki Vintage gets an understated off-white sail colorway across its canvas upper, which continues into its plush inner-lining and onto its distressed rubber sole. It doesn’t get more cleaner than this; especially with tonal Swoosh branding, metallic eyelets, and laces. Follow us after the jump for additional looks at this Nike Sportswear release, which is available now after Size?.
Erik Parker “Colorful Resistance” Book
May 14th
With deep roots in alternative comics, illustration and graffiti, internationally acclaimed artist Erik Parker’s work bridges underground culture and the pop-surrealism movement. His first major retrospective comes in the form of Colorful Resistance – a 256 page hardcover book that represents the German-born and New York-based painter’s psychedelic neon palette. Erik Parker’s Colorful Resistance can be purchased at Amazon for USD.
CONVERSE All Star High Reform
May 14th
April saw many new versions of the CONVERSE All Star silhouette, including a more rustic version, one rocking a sweatpants theme, and the nylon green model staring in their ‘Born Not Made’ collection. Mayhas been quieter for CONVERSE, but that may have been because they wanted to have your full attention for their All Star High Reform release, which just dropped at the stores. Arriving in either a blue or black colorway with a solid woven textile upper with a matching toe cap, these unique Chuck Taylor’s sit atop a two-toned grey and white vulcanized midsole featuring unique cursive branding on the side. The iconic Converse patch on the ankle blends into the look, providing a new take on the traditional silhouette. These are available now at Converse accounts, including the U.K.’s size?. 
CONVERSE All Star High Reform
May 14th
April saw many new versions of the CONVERSE All Star silhouette, including a more rustic version, one rocking a sweatpants theme, and the nylon green model staring in their ‘Born Not Made’ collection. Mayhas been quieter for CONVERSE, but that may have been because they wanted to have your full attention for their All Star High Reform release, which just dropped at the stores. Arriving in either a blue or black colorway with a solid woven textile upper with a matching toe cap, these unique Chuck Taylor’s sit atop a two-toned grey and white vulcanized midsole featuring unique cursive branding on the side. The iconic Converse patch on the ankle blends into the look, providing a new take on the traditional silhouette. These are available now at Converse accounts, including the U.K.’s size?.
Roy Lichtenstein’s “Sleeping Girl” Sells for $44.8 Million
May 14th
Recently, Roy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl from 1964 sold for a record-breaking .8 million USD at Sotheby’s Evening Sale of Contemporary Art. The comic book-inspired and postwar American art phenomenon beat last year’s record sale of .2 million USD set at Christie’s back in November. Tobias Meyer, director of Sotheby’s contemporary art department worldwide and the evening’s auctioneer, said after the sale, “Great icons make great prices.” Sleeping Girl has not appeared on the market since it was purchased by noted West Coast collectors and philanthropists Beatrice and Phillip Gersh from the Ferus Gallery in 1964. In the 48 years since its purchase, the painting has been exhibited only once – in the 1989-1990 Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition “Selections.” You know what they say, blondes really do have more fun
Source: Extravaganzi
Roy Lichtenstein’s “Sleeping Girl” Sells for $44.8 Million
May 14th
Recently, Roy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl from 1964 sold for a record-breaking .8 million USD at Sotheby’s Evening Sale of Contemporary Art. The comic book-inspired and postwar American art phenomenon beat last year’s record sale of .2 million USD set at Christie’s back in November. Tobias Meyer, director of Sotheby’s contemporary art department worldwide and the evening’s auctioneer, said after the sale, “Great icons make great prices.” Sleeping Girl has not appeared on the market since it was purchased by noted West Coast collectors and philanthropists Beatrice and Phillip Gersh from the Ferus Gallery in 1964. In the 48 years since its purchase, the painting has been exhibited only once – in the 1989-1990 Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition “Selections.” You know what they say, blondes really do have more fun
Source: Extravaganzi
Roy Lichtenstein’s “Sleeping Girl” Sells for $44.8 Million
May 14th
Recently, Roy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl from 1964 sold for a record-breaking .8 million USD at Sotheby’s Evening Sale of Contemporary Art. The comic book-inspired and postwar American art phenomenon beat last year’s record sale of .2 million USD set at Christie’s back in November. Tobias Meyer, director of Sotheby’s contemporary art department worldwide and the evening’s auctioneer, said after the sale, “Great icons make great prices.” Sleeping Girl has not appeared on the market since it was purchased by noted West Coast collectors and philanthropists Beatrice and Phillip Gersh from the Ferus Gallery in 1964. In the 48 years since its purchase, the painting has been exhibited only once – in the 1989-1990 Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition “Selections.” You know what they say, blondes really do have more fun
Source: Extravaganzi
VANS Half Cab 20th Anniversary Edition – Forest Green
May 14th
VANS has just released their classic Half Cab in a forest green colorway, continuing their 20th anniversary celebration that has new silhouette releases scheduled for throughout the year. Earlier we saw the model in a tan suede, but this third release of the series features the kicks in the soft green colorway with the usual black lining, black mesh tongue, and white vulcanized rubber mibsole with matching laces. Appropriate 20th Anniversary Half Cab branding hits the side panel to finish off the look. You can find these kicks now at VANS shops, including The General.
The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776
SASQUATCHfabrix. JAPONISM Sandals
May 14th
Japanese label SASQUATCHfabrix. readies for the warmer months with their JAPONISM Sandals. Featuring a wicker base, key black accents adorn the strap worn between the toe as well as the bottom portion of the sandal. Containing classic bits of design and materials utilized centuries ago, the retro-inspired sandal is simplistic in construction but rich in tradition. The latest from SASQUATCHfabrix. will retail for ,670 HKD (approximately 3 USD).
Nitraid x New Era – Tokyo 59FIFTY Caps
May 14th
Representing the street lifestyle of Tokyo, Nitraid have made some interesting color selection for their latest line of fitted caps. Offered in Wheat, Olive, Orange, and Lime Green color ways, a contrasting black visor, embroidery, and top button details these items. Using the New Era 59FIFTY caps as a base, the front panels are embroidered with the letter T, referring to their home city of Tokyo. On the right side of the cap, it features the Nitraid arch logo with number three below it. Three is also a significant number for Tokyo, as it derives from their area code, 03. Made from 100% cotton fabrics, these caps are available from Nitraid online shop and authorized dealers now.
