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HYPO

A collaboration between Matt Booth and Peter Crawley, Hypo is the artform of generating hypotrochoid designs interpreted in stitched prints. Ever precise and immaculate in its execution, Hypo bridges the worlds between arts and craft.

Portland Cello Project - "All Of The Lights"

Few can deny the music genius that is Kanye West. And if there was one message that Mr. West was so inclined in telling on his latest album was his ability to create what he coined as "high end rap." Well I suppose the ultimate limit test to authenticate "high end rap" would be to interpret its melodies via a traditional orchestra band. Allow me to introduce you to the Portland Cello Project, who did just that in their excellent rendition of "All Of The Lights."
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Labels: all of the lights, American music, high end rap, kanye west, Portland, portland cello project

L.A.'s Subway System

Living in downtown Los Angeles never persists to amaze me. Every turn is a pedestrian surprise. For those who have experienced L.A.'s latest intervention for mass transport, the subway system is a place where people quietly gather while a train heralds into tunnels at speeds at 50 miles per hour.
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Labels: downtown los angeles, MTA, space train, Subway

Book of Art By Isaac Salazar

Isaac Salazar is a man who sees the world differently, and for this we must appreciate his unique vision. His recent work utilizing hard bound books in creating his message is something worth looking into.

Labels: art, book, Isaac Salazar

Via Dimitri: Alomar Action

OTW advocate Dimitri Coste recently sent us this fine image of his friend Steph "Oldschool" Lascols riding his Triumph and wearing his pari of Alomars. This photo took place last December at Barstow, CA at the One Size Fits All Intercontinental Supertour. Enjoy!

Labels: alomar, dimitri coste, motorcycle, One Size Fits All Intercontinental Supertour, Steph "Oldschool" Lascols

OTW LOVE From Fader Magazine

Kind thanks to Fader magazine for featuring the OTW Pritchard in their weekly 'Itemized' column.

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Labels: Fader, Fader Magazine, magazine, otw, Pritchard, The Fader, vans

Deserted

The Art of Paper Tattoo

Danish artist Jacob Dahlstrup has created a series of works based off a tattoo machine which incorporates pen on heavy water color paper. The overall affect is something truly extraordinary.

OTW Advocate Eric Elms Design HighSnobiety Print Issue 2

High Snobiety publishes their second issue of their print edition pairing Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco along with OTW's very own advocate Eric Elms.

Source: High Snobiety

Labels: eric elms, HIghsnobiety, lupe fiasco, otw, Print

From Hot Wheels to Skating

Photo credit: Pocketlint

Our beloved Hot Wheels have recently upgraded with a camera mount embedded inside the hood of the car. This allows instant replay for the various races, spins and crashes your care can endure. This will certainly make for some interesting video projects. Another added feature is the ability to mount this camera onto your skateboard and recording your ride. Take a look below to see for yourself!
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Labels: Camera, Film, hot wheels, skate, skate board, Skateboarding, technology

HighSnobiety LOVE For Vans OTW Woessner

Kind thanks to HighSnobiety for their spotlight on the new Vans OTW Woessner.

Source: HighSnobiety

Labels: HIghsnobiety, Woessner

Hypebeast LOVE For Vans OTW Woessner

Kind thank to Hypebeast for highlighting the Vans OTW Woessner.

Here's what they had to say:
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Labels: Arrows, Bows, hypebeast, Vans Otw, Woessner

OTW Canada Tour

The OTW advocates are heading to Canada in the upcoming days. The official launch party will take place at the Waldorf Hotel.
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Labels: ako Jefferson, atiba jefferson, Canada, dimitri coste, eric elms, mister cartoon, otw, Vancouver, waldorf

Eli Broad's Grand Avenue Museum

Eli Broad has envisioned his very own contemporary museum on Grand Ave. It's known in the city that Mr. Broad has played a significant role within the contemporary art realm, having donating large sums of his fortune to LACMA and the MOCA. Take a virtual tour of what the new building will look like. Architecture design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Max Fish Remains Open

According to Paper Magazine, the recent update regarding Max Fish is that their lease has been extended for at least another year. Owner Uli Rimkushas negotiated with the building's landlord and the outcome proved positive.

Source: Paper Magazine

Labels: L.E.S., Lower East Side, Max Fish, New York, Uli Rimkushas

OTW Pritchard Review Via Tactics Board Shop

Tactics Board Shop continues to provide excellent reviews on the Vans OTW lineup. Their latest video centers around yet another new OTW model, the Pritchard. Enjoy!
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Labels: otw, Pritchard, review, Tactics Boardshop, vans, youtube

OTW Woessner Via Hypebeast

A very kind thanks to the folks at Hypebeast for spotlighting the new Vans OTW Woessner model.

These are their words:
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Labels: Black, hypebeast, otw, vans, Woessner

Technology of the '80s

It's no hidden fact that this new generation of youth have become well accustomed to technology. What's more interesting is to observe how these same children view the early counterparts of 80s technology. This interview below was filmed in France but the children's candid observations make for an amusing and eye opening understanding of how deep the chasm of early adopters of technology have been affected.
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Labels: 80s, children, technology, youth

Via Dimitri: Intersection x Venturi Antarctica x Pom Klementieff

OTW advocate Dimitri Coste has been quite busy. He recently conducted an 8-page photo shoot for Intersection magazine on location in Monaco.

OTW LOVE From Design Rehab

OTW stands for "Off The Wall" and yet Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" album reference from a recent post on Design Rehab's blog is kindly appreciated.
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Labels: alomar, Barry Lai, Design Rehab, Michael Jackson, Microsoft, Off The Wall, otw, Riottt.com, SanDisk, Silicon Valley

March LA.B

We've posted the March LA.B recent look book short film shot by our very own OTW advocate Dimitri Coste earlier last month and now the actual March LA.B watches are available at the Union Los Angeles store. This particular project is in collaboration with Carroll Shelby, the designer of the famed Shelby muscle cars.

Friday, January 28, 2011

HYPO

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Portland Cello Project - "All Of The Lights"

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

L.A.'s Subway System

Monday, January 24, 2011

Book of Art By Isaac Salazar

Via Dimitri: Alomar Action

Friday, January 21, 2011

OTW LOVE From Fader Magazine

Deserted

Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Art of Paper Tattoo

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

OTW Advocate Eric Elms Design HighSnobiety Print Issue 2

Monday, January 17, 2011

From Hot Wheels to Skating

Friday, January 14, 2011

HighSnobiety LOVE For Vans OTW Woessner

Hypebeast LOVE For Vans OTW Woessner

OTW Canada Tour

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Eli Broad's Grand Avenue Museum

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Max Fish Remains Open

Monday, January 10, 2011

OTW Pritchard Review Via Tactics Board Shop

OTW Woessner Via Hypebeast

Technology of the '80s

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Via Dimitri: Intersection x Venturi Antarctica x Pom Klementieff

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

OTW LOVE From Design Rehab

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

March LA.B

Monday, January 3, 2011

LATE By Austin Saya