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Target’s Mossimo Supply Co. is dropping their limited-edition beachwear with a San Francisco touch. Artist and avid surfer Jeff Canham spins his surf-inspired designs in this Mens and Womens beach collection from graphic t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, towels and bags. Target takes us inside Jeff Canham’s SF office – The Woodshop for the inside look.
Eggs by Versace
Around the world over, many consumers like to buy “luxury brands” and it says many things about our consumer buying culture. Artist/Designer Peddy Mergui takes at look at trend with his “Wheat is Wheat is Wheat” exhibition at the Museum of Craft & Design San Francisco. The art series focuses on “What If” high-end companies made regular food item packaging.
Flour by Prada
What makes a movie or TV show great? Yes, the acting and cast are among the very important aspects, but like movie reviewer Grace Randolph says “World Building” is also a vital part. Here ILM takes us behind-the-scenes of how they built a “real” futuristic 2259 San Francisco for Star Trek Into Darkness.
The Ramen crew stops by San Francisco’s Japantown to check out photo booth-mania at Pika Pika – “Memories that Stick!” Ramen host “The Eddie” gives us a quick intro and tutorial on these imported Japanese photo booths.
image via Kidrobot SF Facebook
There always cool things happening in San Francisco’s Haight/Ashbury District and one neat event is the Kidrobot SF V.I.P. Party. Of course the Ramen crew was there to enjoy the festivities and our host Eddie also grabbed a sit-down interview with local Dunny artist Big C and as they talked about his charity Dunny fundraiser for Bad Rap and 2013 Designer-Con.
Here’s a sneak peek trailer of Danny Boyle’s latest film project: Man from Reno.
Jpop Summit 2013 was held in San Francisco’s Japantown and Union Square districts simultaneously on July 27-28, 2013. The Ramen crew was there to check out this thriving event. We also see Eddie hyped up for Jpop superstar singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Ramon tasting some drinks and having a frightening fun interview with “The Killer Wolf.”
Eddie and Ramon hit up Kidrobot SF for artist Frank Kozik signing and his latest Skeloton Labbit releases.
He’s a designer, artist and collector – he’s Brian Flynn of Hybrid Design and Super 7. In this short docu, Flynn talks about how he got into collecting Japanese monster toys, LEGOs and his inspirations from just designing.
Being a native San Franciscan, we figure out at a young age that of the two Bay Area bridges, the Golden Gate Bridge is the prominent and celebrated actor while the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge is the sturdy understudy. Well the time has finally come for the Bay Bridge to step into the limelight with an ambitious, privately-funded art installation called “The Bay Lights.” Consisting of 25,000 LED Lights while measuring 1.8 miles wide and 500 feet high, it is currently the world’s largest LED light sculpture. Each night for the next two years from dusk to 2 a.m., the lights are individually programmed to show a random flow of lights as if shadows are floating to and fro between the towers.
Retrenders Spotlight took in the eclectic rhythms and musical tapestry of L.A.-based, Ozomatli, during part of the City’s summertime Stern Grove Festival.
The wait is OVER!!!
Are you tired of H&M style? Well move over H&M – Japanese retail giant UNIQLO is coming to San Francisco with a full 29,000 sq foot mega store on Powell Street this October 2012 just in time for the holidays. So to wet the hearts of stylish budget-minded fashion aficionados, UNIQLO has opened up a pop-up shop selling select men’s and women’s apparel. The downtown/financial district store will be open for another 3-4 months until the full-scale UNIQLO store opens.
I still remember watching Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt ripping up the hills of San Francisco with a green Ford Mustang Fastback. Now it’s Ken Block with an AWD WRC-style Ford Fiesta. The video was just released yesterday by DC Shoes and it already has over 4.5 million views!
If you haven’t been able to attend Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour here in North America, then check this video out by Kaskade’s YouTube channel:
Levi’s has been on the forefront of workwear and functional American fashion since it’s humble 1853 beginnings. The San Francisco company, ever noticing the trends in urban cool, released the Commuter line that is city chic and earth friendly (umm…no cars means reduced pollutants, right?!).
Urban form and function!
Black Scale repping the West Coast style with their latest Summer 2012 collection named “Hell on Earth.”
Summer 2012 Collection – “Hell on Earth” by Black Scale
The sights and sounds of Carnaval came alive in the City’s Mission District!
Host, Al Morales, headed to the 34th annual SF Carnaval 2012 parade to take in the cultural and musical milieu that is one of the City’s biggest celebrations.
Retrenders highlights the infectious rhythms and colorful tapestries that characterize this worldwide celebration and that symbolize the cultural diversity of the Bay Area.
Walking around San Francisco, I have noticed a shift from the classic staple of sleek aviator-type shades to a thicker, bolder, and (some may say) “geekier” eyewear.
SF-based eyewear company, Mayfourteenth, has melded a classic 60s look with modern details and materials. The look is a fresh, summery (and springy) take on urban eyewear….locally made, and nationally sported.
Running along San Francisco’s Mission District are beautiful murals that are not just colorful and nice to look at – it also explores the rich Latin history and the flavor of the Mission District.
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