David Choe, Mister Cartoon, and SA Studios have recently joined forces to create promotional artwork for Robert Rodriguez’ Machete, starring Danny Trejo. The art really grasps the intensity that is felt throughout the movie, and it’s easy to see that David Choe was a great choice for the job . A behind the scenes video was also released and it dives into the inspiration behind the project. You can check the video out here.

Though a new comer to the bags and accessories market, Alkr has been out with some nicely designed yet understated pieces. The newly released Urban Messenger seems to be the most well thought out and considered, made from 1000 Denier weather resistant Cordura with a faux fur laptop compartment along with many other hidden details. Available here.

Nike Sportswear (at The Montalban Theatre) has been hosting the Summer of Soccer 2010 since the beginning of this years FIFA World Cup tournament.  The self proclaimed Soccer Headquarters In LA has provided an experience like no other in the city.  The theatre, which seats 700+ people,  is home of NSW West and plays host to many events on a weekly basis.  Summer of Soccer 2010 has filled the theatre on multiple occasions and also offers various activities outside of the outstanding matches.  Those activities include open play rooftop soccer, product customization, and halftime penalty shootouts.  Complimentary food & drinks are served and the retail space is also open during the event.  RSVP information is below for those  interested in attending.

Soulscape made his way to LA from Korea yesterday afternoon and I had a brief moment to hang with him…. For those of you whom are unfamiliar with his work, don’t be startled. He is unknown to many in the Americas, but is making a name for himself at very rapid pace. Soulscape, who is also a director and producer, will be making his west coast DJ debut on Saturday. He will be providing the sounds for Michael Dupouy’s All Gone book release party at Stüssy LA. He and his 360 Sounds crew are making a lot of noise lately, and now he is getting a chance to showcase his talents abroad. We had a chance to rap about everything from fashion to music to travel and it was interesting to see his take on things. His sets normally consist of rare Korean breaks and grooves, this will be something that you won’t want to miss. If you are in LA this weekend be sure to check out the Stüssy +Clae +All Gone release event.

Every once in a while, a pleasant surprise comes along… Today, that pleasant surprise happened to be a pair of Pointer A.J.S. kicks. The A.J.S. is the newest silhouette from Pointer and a nice addition to the existing Pointer lineup. This company has been on my radar for some time now, but this is my first pair. They feature a high grade of leather, with contrast stitching, a low profile sole, and are very comfortable. These should be popping up in Pointer retailers within the upcoming weeks, so keep an eye out!

Here’s a nice set of photos from  Ashleigh Reddy. Everybody like a nice set of lips, including me… The rest of the photos can be seen here.

Undefeated and Masterpiece have been working very closely and here is the latest collaborative effort from the two camps. This is a nice piece of light outerwear to have as we are nearing the end of winter. Available only at UNDFTD JP is the new UNDFTD + MP 60/40 Mountain Jacket. The “rescue orange” inner lining is stamped with the Undefeated 5 Strike logo, while the outer layer features a 2-tone colorway in a nylon blend suitable for all weather conditions. Both colors are currently available on the Undftd JP E-store.

WeSC and Generic Surplus will be having a warehouse & sample sale starting tomorrow, November 19th, until Saturday the 21st. This sale only happens once a year, so if you are in the area I suggest you try and make it. New to the lineup this year is Generic Surplus. They have been making a lot of noise this year, and with already low price points this would be a great opportunity to bag some sweet items for less. More details below.

What: WeSC’s annual Holiday Warehouse Sale
Why: Gear from top (jackets, sweaters, tees, hoodies, hats, headphones) to bottom (jeans, skirts, pants, sweats) for $10-$150.
When: Thurs. & Fri., November, 19th & 20th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., November 21st, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd., at 111th St., #170,
Los Angeles (310-670-5190)
(BY LAX AIRPORT @ THE CORNER OF 11TH & LaCienega, WHERE THE 405 & 105 FREEWAYS MEET)

Today was filled with excitement, and the main reason why is because of these Oakley Jawbones that I received. Nick J. from Oakley came into the shop and hand delivered them, reminiscent of the Pony Express days. For those that don’t know, I’ve been an avid cyclist for a few years and try to ride as much as possible. I hadn’t found the right frame to wear while riding until now. The Jawbones are extremely comfortable and easily the most functional of any sunglasses that I have ever owned. These are available now via Oakley retailers and Oakley’s online shop.

NIXON brings us the newest installment of their Fluro Rubber Player collection, this time it will have more of a meaning behind it. The reason being is that October is internationally recognized as the official month for Breast Cancer Awareness. A portion of the proceeds will benefit B4BC, a non-profit organization focused on Breast Cancer Awareness. The watch will have the same 3-hand Japanese quartz movement, as well as a diamond at the 6 o’clock position. It released at Nixon Dealers and the Nixon online shop today, October 15th.

Adidas Original by Originals hosted a launch party the other evening for the David Beckham line designed by James Bond. The event was held at the Adidas space on Melrose in Los Angeles. DJ Muggs of the Soul Assassins provided the sounds while David Beckham and James Bond paraded the crowd to talk about the project. The space was dimly lit with cool concrete floors, white leather couches, plush carpet squares and small planter boxes filled with grass. Displayed alongside both walls were select pieces from the collection with every aspect of the line included. All items are now available at select Adidas locations and Adidas Original accounts worldwide.

More pictures of the event after the jump.

There has been a huge increase in the popularity of electronic music in recent times. This increase has blurred the lines between genres and has allowed projects like the following to occur and be accepted by the masses. Riding the waves of the electronic explosion, Dubstep music is now making it’s way into the US mainstream. Today was the release of  Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian’s Embrace The Renaissance Vol.1, presented by Cashmere Agency & mixed by DJ Plastician. This mix includes well know artists Eve, Snoop Dogg, Grand Puba, along with up and comers U-N-I and CurT@!n$. It’s an interesting fusion of Hip-Hop & Dubstep and a taste of what is to come in the future of music. Download here.

During the release of the Clae Fall 09 line yesterday, at the Shop-In-Shop event inside of Stussy LA, there was a special pair on display that caught everyone’s attention. That pair was said to be an upcoming collaboration between Stussy and Los Angeles based brand Clae. The Kennedy, one of Clae’s most popular silhouettes, was the shoe of choice for this design. It features a variety of textures and colors which include a navy canvas upper, white vulcanized sole, tan leather accents, and a subtle plaid cotton lining. Look to hear and see more from both parties closer to the release date.

Stussy and footwear company Clae will join forces to launch a shop-in-shop which will be open until January of 2010. In celebration of the occasion there will be an opening event tomorrow night, August 28th, inside of the space. Clae will be displaying their newest line-up for Fall 2009 and distributing gift bags throughout the night. Food and drinks will be provided, along with sounds by Stones Throw artist Dam Funk & Selector jD of Deadly Dragon Sound.

Stussy LA
112 South La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

rsvp:ben@clae.com

Supreme recently posted their Autumn/Winter 2009 collection to give us a look at what they have in store this season. The stand out piece, that is sure to be the most popular in this drop, is a collaborative effort with Disney to license the use of Mickey Mouse on a pullover hood. A majority of the line has stayed true to the Supreme style. They are continuing to bring us a nice variety of woven button-ups, chinos, technical outerwear, beanies, tees, and caps. The first drop of the collection will be next Thursday, September 3rd, at Supreme NY/LA. Japan will follow the US release on Saturday, September 5th, and the online shop is slated to have a September 10th release. For a more detailed preview of the collection, head over to Supreme New York.

While you’re at it, take a look at the video Jake Davis shot for Supreme mural.

Comme des Garçons PLAY and Converse have teamed up for a special collection of low and high All Stars. They are inspired from a vintage model Chuck Taylor from the 1950′s and will release in two colors & styles. The collection will retail for $100 USD and is set to release this month at all Comme des Garçons & select Comme des Garçons PLAY retailers worldwide.

DC and SE Racing are launching The PK Ripper Fixed Gear as the third installment in their limited edition bike project. The collaboration combines the classic BMX semblance with today’s performance features. The design construction and colorways are directly inspired from the original PK Ripper BMX bike. It is limited to 2,500 (1,250 per color) total pieces globally and is available in the following sizes: 47cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61cm. The PK Ripper Fixed Gear will be available at select boutiques and specialty bike shops worldwide beginning next week.

More pictures and bike specifications after the jump.

FRAME: 6061 Aluminum Floval Tubing, Internally Machined Head Tube, Looptail Rear End, Retro Dropouts & Gussets
FORK: 100% Cr-Mo Landing Gear w/ Cr-Mo Steer Tube
HEADSET: Tange 1-1/8” Internal Threadless, Cartridge Sealed
HANDLEBARS: SE 2” Alloy Riser Bar, 20” Wide
STEM: Kalloy Alloy Zero Degree Drop
GRIPS: Oury Mountain Grips
SEAT: SE Lightning Blitz Seat w/ Bottle Opener
SEAT POST: Retro Fluted Micro-Adjust, Aluminum 27.2
CRANKSET: SE 3-pc Cr-Mo, 48 Spline Sealed Euro, 46T Alloy
CHAIN: KMC K710SL
PEDALS: Wellgo R025, Machined Alloy Cage, Cr-Mo Axle, w/Toe Metal Clip & Straps
RIMS: Velocity Deep V, Double Wall, 32 Hole, Stainless Spokes
FRONT HUB: Chosen High Flange Alloy, 32H, Japanese Sealed Bearing, Nutted
REAR HUB: Chosen High Flange Fixed Alloy, 32H, Japanese Sealed Bearing, Nutted, Sugino Alloy 17t Cog
TIRES: Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x28c
EXTRAS: SE Wing Top Tube Pad, Alloy Axle Nuts
COLORS: Matte Black, Ball Burnished
WEIGHT: 21.25 lbs

On the heels of their highly successful Rubber Player 4×4 collection, NIXON is back with a new Rubber ‘Fluro’ Player. The Fluro Collection will merge fluorescent colors with a high-polish, high-gloss polyurethane band. The watch will have 3-hand Japanese quartz movement, as well as a diamond at the 6 o’clock position. Similar to the last collection, NIXON will be releasing an undisclosed color on the 15th of each month beginning in August and ending in November. This limited watch will also come with a collector’s kit stand and packaging and will retail for $170 USD.

I received a nice timepiece from the good folks over at NIXON this afternoon. The above was the first page in a nice booklet that included their Winter 09 lineup. The Time Teller P falls under NIXON’s fashion & coach class, it has 3 hand Japanese quartz movement and a custom molded polyurethane case/band. NIXON has been know for some time as just a watch company, but they’re really serious about the quality of their headphones, apparel, and  countless accessories. Let me be the first to tell you that there are some great items on the way (including the pictured Indigo Time Teller).

MIX IT UP. FRESH + FUN. CUSTOM BUILT. FRONT + CENTER. STREET MEETS SWEET. NOW.

Today, Undefeated and Nike launched their twenty-third billboard with artwork by Gary Simmons. Simmons is best known for using chalk as his medium to create phantom-like images that have an incredible free styled feel to them. His style is both abstract and conceptual, two things this piece definitely lives up to.

Gary Simmons
Using icons and stereotypes of American popular culture, from cartoons and sports to vernacular architecture, Gary Simmons creates haunting, memorable works that address personal and collective experiences of race and class. He is best known for his ³erasure drawings,² in which he executes compositions in white chalk on slate-painted panels or walls, then smudges them with his hands ­ a strategy that renders their imagery ghostly and uncertain.

Simmons has described his process as being akin to that of a DJ or hip-hop artist who uses fragments from musical sources to create new works. The identity of these sources can often be readily discerned, yet it is the manner in which they are repositioned that elicits compelling new associations.