Format Magazine Urban Art Fashion

Pierre Manning Photography

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:30:24 +0000

One look at the beautiful portraiture from Pierre Manning’s Les Muse series is enough to transfix even the hardest of minds. Based in Montreal, Canada Manning creates such hyper-realistic imagery that the viewer is almost certain to be drawn in, and captivated by his magical photographic skill – not mention the women he shoots are also pretty stunning. But that’s an entirely different story. Great work Mr. Manning.

Honeyee Feature: adidas Originals by Originals SS10

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:15:56 +0000

Honeyee’s latest feature showcases key pieces from the adidas Originals by Originals SS10 collection worn by AJFK Welter Weight Champion Christopher Pruvost. The shoot was directed and styled by Koichiro Yamamota, and also features some of the Jeremy Scott collaboration pieces, to provide us with a dynamic overall look and feel of the products.

R. Newbold Spring / Summer 2010 Editorial

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:00:26 +0000

The R. Newbold spring / summer 2010 collection is being featured in the April edition of Japan’s POPEYE Magazine. R. Newbold highlights its more prominent pieces in the feature photographed by Kazuki Nagayama, with styling by Kenji Nomoto.

New Balance ‘MTG580′ Gore-Tex Trainer

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:13:53 +0000

As part of its ongoing military jacket inspired releases, New Balance has unveiled the hardcore looking ‘MTG580′ Gore-Tex trainer, which is an ode to the B-3 flight jacket. The shoes feature some incredible weathered leather details on the uppers, with extensive Gore-Tex used throughout. Select New Balance stockists will receive the MTG580 Gore-Tex trainer from July 2010 onwards.

Freshjive Spring 2010 Delivery Two

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:37 +0000

The second delivery from Freshjive, since dropping the logo for spring 2010 is upon us, and it would seem the label is as irreverent an scandalous as ever. The collection, however, is to be taken seriously — despite some risqué social commentary and provocative imagery — the garments are top-quality and diverse as you could hope for. Traditional plaid shirts, myriad t-shirts and some great looking shorts give the Freshjive spring 2010 delivery two an edge worth noticing…

Kevin Peterson ‘Graffiti Girls’ Series

Format Mag — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:20:49 +0000

Houston based artist Kevin Peterson has created a series of visually stunning painting called ‘Graffiti Girls’. The oil paintings combine landscapes focused on street art with young girls in the foreground, rendered in astonishing photo-realistic detail. Peterson’s combination of themes in Graffiti Girls is both aesthetically seamless and brilliantly executed.

Adidas Originals Rod Laver Vintage Sneakers

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:48:25 +0000

adidas Originals present the Rod Laver Vintage sneaker collection in a traditional tennis silhouette. Three versions are available, in a combination of mesh and leather uppers, with either solid black or white (featuring a green or red heel tab) colorways at adidas Originals Stores.

Alexandros Vasmoulakis ‘Is Everyone Happy?’ At LeBasse Projects

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:21:21 +0000

Greek artist Alexandros Vasmoulakis will present his unique artistic style in ‘Is Everyone Happy?’ this weekend. The show will be his first solo exhibition in the US and takes place at Los Angeles’ LeBasse Projects the opening reception takes place March 20th, 2010.

Is Everyone Happy? 
March 20th, 2010
 LeBasse Projects 
6023 W. Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA

Hurley Art Presents APAK

Nick Hanekom — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:12:18 +0000

Hurley Art describes husband-and-wife art duo, APAK as being the John and Yoko of Portland’s art scene. Their primary medium is gouache / acrylic paintings on wood but the duo is also recognized for t-shirts, postcards and Kokeshi, (traditional Japanese wooden dolls). Their world is a vibrant, fantastical landscape of warm personable works, many of which feature their “Rainbow Children…” Find out more about this dynamic couple at www.hurley.com

Ryan McGinley Studio Visit

Nick Hanekom — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:37:50 +0000

Go deep into the world of New York photographer Ryan McGinley in this brief visit to his shared Lower East Side studio. See where he works to create many of the images that will be showcased in the ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere’ show taking place at the Team Gallery in Soho.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
March 18th – April 17th, 2010
Team Gallery
83 Grand Street
New York City