E.L.U.*

Classic

2011-09-24T17:14:00.003+02:00

Happy Belated Birthday John Coltrane.. L0v3

Jon Brion Soundtrack Genius

2011-09-17T17:14:00.001+02:00

Inspiration - Barbara Hepworth's Studio

2011-09-05T07:28:00.001+02:00

St Ives 2010

Sifting through an inordinate amount of photos stored. A highlight of visiting Cornwall 2010 was Barbara Hepworth's home. Her work is so extensive, pushing the boundaries with various mediums throughout her creative career as a sculptor - fearless.

"All artist yearn to struggle. Without it, they don't feel alive"

John Maeda.

Stockholm 2011

2011-07-09T20:32:00.001+02:00

Visited Stockholm this week for work, what a beautiful city and the people are super nice.

Props to Sileto peeps for showing us a rocking time

Hengki Koentjoro

2011-06-12T00:08:00.002+02:00

Vintage Ox Blood Loafers

2011-06-06T01:00:00.001+02:00

Summer picks 001

Beams Vulcanised Loafers

2011-06-06T00:51:00.001+02:00

Summer Picks 002

Radical in Everyway

2011-06-04T10:29:00.012+02:00

Really feeling this whole resurgence of retro surf culture fashion. In particular brands such as LA's Warriors of Radness and NYC brand Saturdays.

Loving the warmth of this 3:47 mins clip, a beautiful paradigm of coolness all captured on a 8mm film.

Groovy Out Rad In from Warriors of Radness on Vimeo.

Musical Jawnz

2011-03-19T20:03:00.003+01:00

Hanni El Khatib

2011-03-18T22:26:00.002+01:00

Two great videos from LA Artist Hanni El Khatib - love the Rockabilly Vibe...

E.L.U. LOve...

2010-12-19T19:32:00.006+01:00

Oldie but Goodie

2010-09-04T21:55:00.001+02:00

Nosaj Thing - Coat of Arms from rovote on Vimeo.

Pic of The Day

2010-08-30T21:12:00.002+02:00

Pic Of The Day

2010-05-04T23:07:00.000+02:00

Works*004 - Trend Analysis

2010-05-03T00:42:00.001+02:00

Storybook Wolf by Jose Luis Rodriguez

2010-05-02T15:12:00.006+02:00

Karriem Riggins - Music Kaleidoscope

2010-04-11T20:27:00.005+02:00

Currently listening to a new Beat Tape/CD from prolific producer Karriem Riggins. Including original music, remixes and beat collage from the Man himself - Beautiful

Karriem Riggins Myspace

Karriem Riggins Wikipedia

R.I.P. - Malcom Mclaren

2010-04-11T14:02:00.003+02:00

Bow Tie Intellect x Jazz

2010-03-09T00:54:00.001+01:00

Neil Krug - Pulp

2010-03-08T23:49:00.006+01:00

Neil Krug is a talented Photographer from Kanas whose pictures are compelling and psychedelic - It's truly amazing that these works are contemporary.

This is definitely on my list of coffee table books I want to Scoop.

PULP

Burkman Bros F/W10

2010-03-07T14:42:00.005+01:00

Love this concept on so many levels, thumbs up for the animated show reel - The ultimate collection of Vintage influenced, Avid traveler, Refined b-boy meets Robert Baden powell apparel.

Robert Baden Powell

Burkman Bros

Pic Of The Day

2010-02-21T12:12:00.001+01:00

R.I.P. - Alexander McQueen

2010-02-12T23:19:00.000+01:00

Workspaces

2010-02-07T22:34:00.011+01:00

The Wolf

2010-02-07T20:48:00.010+01:00

Beware of the Wolves in Sheep's clothing vs Lover of the Zodiac

Currently Listening to.........................

2010-02-07T16:56:00.000+01:00

Currently Listening to.........................

2010-02-07T16:29:00.001+01:00

2010-02-07T16:25:00.002+01:00

"Small things have tremendous advantages over their larger counterparts. Among these is the ability to combine with other small things in unique and useful ways, ways often unforeseen by the original designer."

The Unix Philosophy

Retro Apple Ad

2010-02-07T16:09:00.002+01:00

2010-01-16T20:01:00.003+01:00

SO ME Drawings for "YES" Harajuku from TOTOTOKYO23 on Vimeo.

Think Different !

2010-01-11T22:46:00.005+01:00

I simply love this old school apple ad I came across today. They Should relaunch this, I also really like the tagline "Think different" - which they don't regularly use anymore....Motivational and inspiring.

Apple

Shawn Stussy X Juxtapoz 2009

2010-01-10T12:59:00.002+01:00

Stussy

Juxtapoz Magazine

Best of 09

2009-12-29T19:05:00.004+01:00

Random Illustration Plate

2009-12-13T22:10:00.001+01:00

Most Notable -Redwing 877's

2009-12-08T00:51:00.000+01:00

John Maeda- Inspiration*

2009-12-06T16:08:00.003+01:00

John Maeda's The Laws of Simplicity →

LAW 1: REDUCE: The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction.
LAW 2: ORGANIZE: Organisation makes a system of many appear fewer.
LAW 3: TIME: Savings in time feel like simplicity.
LAW 4: LEARN: Knowledge makes everything simpler.
LAW 5: DIFFERENCES: Simplicity and complexity need each other.
LAW 6: CONTEXT: What lies in the periphery of simplicity is deﬁnitely not peripheral.
LAW 7: EMOTION: More emotions are better than less.
LAW 8: TRUST: In simplicity we trust.
LAW 9: FAILURE: Some things can never be made simple.
LAW 10: THE ONE: Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious, and adding the meaningful.

Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement

2009-10-20T20:06:00.005+02:00

I absolutely love the Mayer Hawthorne album. I think this video for the track "The Ills" is kind of fresh. It was curated and edited by a fan. A captivating aesthetic and collage of images which resonate.

Mayer Hawthorne

Return After Hiatus

2009-10-17T12:43:00.003+02:00

Black 'n' White Diction / Narrative

2009-09-04T23:39:00.013+02:00

Jazz Icon Graphics

2009-09-01T11:51:00.004+02:00

Oxfords, Saddles, Derby, Brogues Vernacular...

2009-08-28T08:17:00.007+02:00

Unkle "Heaven" Feat Gavin Clark

2009-08-22T19:07:00.004+02:00

Video by Spike Jonze, one of my Favs.

Visual Storming- Untitled 001

2009-08-20T13:47:00.004+02:00

Most Desired Street Wear Label 001- Supreme

2009-08-19T23:40:00.008+02:00

Supreme NYC embodies everything contemporary and cultural,working with the most iconic creative individuals of our generation. Quality, style and authenticity at it's best. Personally one of the most desired,integral and creative lifestyle/street wear brands out there.

Quote Of The Day

2009-08-17T21:04:00.001+02:00

Undercover Fall 09

2009-08-13T00:40:00.002+02:00

Brooks Bike Saddle

2009-07-19T23:55:00.001+02:00

3Sixteen x Quody Mid Cuts

2009-07-19T23:23:00.000+02:00

Quote Of The Day

2009-07-19T23:11:00.000+02:00

Nike Casual

2009-07-19T23:08:00.000+02:00

Ethnic Overprint

2009-07-18T22:18:00.001+02:00

Inspiration * -Andre 3000

2009-07-18T20:09:00.004+02:00

A Disney Moment

2009-07-18T19:28:00.000+02:00

Still Life*

2009-07-15T23:46:00.001+02:00

The Graphic Design of Peter Saville

2009-07-15T22:57:00.003+02:00

Dash Snow (Artist) 1981 - 2009 R.I.P.

2009-07-15T12:00:00.001+02:00

BRUCE DAVIDSON

2009-07-12T23:57:00.004+02:00

RETRO HAIR CLIPPERS

2009-07-12T23:52:00.002+02:00

WHITE BUCKS

2009-07-09T20:52:00.012+02:00

Predominantly worn in the 50's . One of the many cyclical footwear trends prominent right now. Even the contrasted two tone saddle ones are cool........

Image Reposted:http://www.youmightfindyourself.com/

Image Reposted:http://selectism.com/columns/stevemonaghan/

Inspiration * -Keith Haring

2009-07-05T17:12:00.001+02:00

Michael Jackson -R.I.P

2009-07-04T17:12:00.001+02:00

SHOE MASTER BOOK

2009-07-04T17:08:00.007+02:00

Shawl Collar Don

2009-07-04T16:49:00.003+02:00

Paraboot Hybrids

2009-07-04T10:45:00.005+02:00

Paraboot

Sunset over Tokyo

2009-07-04T10:33:00.007+02:00

Reblogged: Major City via

Beautiful

OLD JOE Tee

2009-07-03T19:21:00.002+02:00

Like this piece as it has lovely washed down vintage feel.

Ziggy Tee

2009-07-01T22:57:00.000+02:00

Kanye West- Street Lights

2009-06-29T18:10:00.004+02:00

Props to Mr West for this melange of Audio and Visual diction .Created by Javier Longobardo.

Leather Forms -Natalia Brilli

2009-06-24T20:52:00.007+02:00

Link: Natalia Brilli

Opulent ? Ironic? Definitely an interesting aesthetic, everyday day objects formed,bound,stitched and constructed in leather.

Inspiration * -The Beatles

2009-06-24T16:41:00.000+02:00

Sketchbook001

2009-06-22T23:53:00.001+02:00

Maharishi x Adidas - Chambray Stan Smith

2009-06-22T17:45:00.006+02:00

FLORENCE 09 - The Loft

Clarks hobo-desert -trek boot

2009-06-22T17:40:00.004+02:00

Link - Oki-ni

Vans "Hiker" influenced Sneakers - Switchback boots

2009-06-22T17:33:00.004+02:00

These are fresh...........

Inspiration * -Anthony Lister

2009-06-21T10:57:00.004+02:00

http://www.anthonylister.com/

Bandana Shoe & Accessories Concept for Client

2009-06-07T21:15:00.004+02:00

Marvin Gaye

2009-06-07T18:36:00.004+02:00

Retrospective/ Futurism

2009-06-07T18:14:00.012+02:00

Visual Storming-Old School, New School Need To Learn Of.....

2009-06-07T17:41:00.007+02:00

David Hockney

2009-06-07T17:36:00.001+02:00

Inspiration*- David Bowie

2009-04-30T14:18:00.001+02:00

2009-04-30T13:47:00.001+02:00

Buggin out pt 2 The Low End Theory Design Fever

2009-04-30T00:18:00.007+02:00

KTZ.JP x ATCQ

Nike Air Jordan x ATCQ

Puma x ATCQ

Buggin Out ! -Top Ten Album covers (in no order)

2009-04-29T14:59:00.018+02:00

Number 1

A Tribe Called Quest

The Low end Theory*

The Low End Theory (Jive 1991)

Ohio Players - Angel (Mercury 1977)

Personally I think "The Low End Of Theory" is undoubtedly one of the best Hip Hop albums that came out of the golden era of Hip Hop. Amazing lyricism laced with bass heavy jazzy loops. Extremely novel and progressive at the time, this added to the groups growing legacy as untouchable pioneers in Hip hop.

The cover art also has one of my favorite albums cover art selves across the multi faceted genres of music I listen to and own. Apparently the inspiration for this cover was based on 1970's Funk band Ohio Players whose albums covers were always were somewhat risky and controversial. They customised their silhouetted lady by painting the model red, black and green.

Inspiration* - Beastie Boys

2009-04-26T14:49:00.003+02:00

Photo credit - Glen E. Friedman

Inspiration*- Thom Browne

2009-04-20T15:15:00.006+02:00

Inspiration* - Pharrell Williams

2009-04-18T22:14:00.005+02:00

Kitsune Tabloid By Phoenix

2009-04-17T19:00:00.006+02:00

Ultra trendy Music Label/Clothing brand Kitsune(which is Japanese for Fox)are releasing a number of Artist Compilations.Second of which is sexy french band Phoenix who have compiled sentimental,melodic melange of tunes to soothe your lovely ears.I very much recommend this CD/Record/Mp3 -you get the idea.

Oh yeah the cover(above)is great as well !

Footwear Vintage/Worn Tit bits

2009-04-12T23:36:00.009+02:00

"Straw Hat" Jack Purcell Converse x Undefeated

2009-04-12T22:24:00.001+02:00

Very cool premium looking woven straw upper.I Love the play on materials, unexpected light textural upper finely executed. You can always rely on Undefeated to keep their approach to design unorthodox and conceptual. Innovators that are a true inspiration, keep it up Undefeated.

My Visual Diction 001

The Sartorialist - Straw Hat

"Straw Hat" Converse Purcell images taken from Highsnobiety.

When I reminisce over you - Nike Footscapes x Fragment Design 001

2009-04-09T12:47:00.002+02:00

Two of my favourite things combined Nike footscapes and Hiroshi Fujiwara. To any folks unfamiliar with Hiroshi Fujiwara he is the Godfather and Oracle of Japanese streetwear. He is behind brands such as Head Porter, Levis Fenom and Nike HTM.

This man has serious vision and is a true pioneer, Four words applicable here "The Laws Of Simplicity"

Wow Classics Are Always The Best ! - Porsche 912

2009-04-07T21:07:00.000+02:00

Pinched from since78.briangossett.com Dropped by since78 Pinched again by E.L.U.*

New Grizzly Bear - Diversity at its Best*

2009-03-29T23:48:00.000+02:00

#10.4 - Grizzly bear - The Knife
by lablogotheque

Grizzly Bear are a Brooklyn indie band who have a truly distinctive sound. Its a mixture of electronica, acoustic guitars and beautiful vocal harmonies. The closet analogy that springs to mind is contemporary Doo wop. They are resoundingly hypnotic,a super indie band.

There current discography/collaborations to date include the very atmospheric TV on the Radio, Feist and Beirut. I am in complete anticipation of there third release in May 09 called Veckatimest on Warp records. You must check :)

Faded Expectations- Sperry Deck Shoes

2009-03-26T22:33:00.000+01:00

Fig.1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Fig.1

It's not likely I will be under a sail on my private yacht this summer (although you never know though ?!) However I still love these Sperry deck shoes. It's so aesthetically pleasing to see the distinctive colours born out of salt washing canvas.

Fig2/Fig 3 - Worn Nautical tit bits

VisVim 001 Suede Plimsoles

2009-03-18T16:10:00.000+01:00

ViSVIM logan deck low originally released as part of their Spring/Summer 2008 range. A luxury deck shoe at its best fully leather lined with premium suede uppers.

Simplistic, Pared Down, Classic Infinity* - White Plimsole

2009-03-18T14:52:00.000+01:00

It's definitely a staple menswear piece. Accessible, inexpensive and easy to buy into especially in this economic climate. I have an inordinate number of crisp white to dirty white plimsoles, the main reason for this is I don't like throwing them out (yeeesh!!)

Official Preppy Handbook Tear - Footwear Typologies

2009-03-11T01:17:00.000+01:00

This is a really cool tear from an old preppy handbook,it outlines a definitive list of essential footwear to remain dapper at all times.

Also very interesting from a generational/cultural perspective,different footwear for different perceived end use.Does this train of thought still exist or is this multiple footwear usage reserved for Fashionistas/Footwear Fiends ?