When was the last time you sat through an entire movie and read all the credits? You know those funny little names with weird job titles responsible for the pure cinematic masterpiece or hour and forty five minute crapfest you just witnessed. When you think about it, life is a lot like those movie credits. This spring Primitive decided to focus on some of their credits. That is, a few of the people that comprise the ongoing production known as Primitive. These folks not only support the brand by physically wearing the product but also by inspiring & motivating others with their passion for what they do. Without them the brand would not exist and without the credits in your life neither would you. Enjoy!
CREEP by Hiroshi Awai 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
NOWNESS: Facehunter Takes Manhattan
A new video from NOWNESS features street-style photographer Yvan Rodic, better known as Facehunter, and follows him as he roams the streets of SoHo, searching for inspiration and new subjects to capture. In addition to speaking about his own personal rejection when individuals refuse an opportunity to be photographed (“too cool for school,” he calls them), Rodic also discusses what he looks for when snapping.
Happy Birthday Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey, better known to the world as J Dilla is considered by many to have been one of the most influential producers in music period. Having worked with the likes of Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Erykah Badu, Slum Village, The Roots and Janet Jackson; he was able to create a beat layered legacy like no one else before. Often referred to as a “producer’s producer” his beat production and sampling have inspired and influenced people and artists from all walks of life.
Jake Davis Burnt Shots: Union “One Day” NSFW
Union x Jake Davis from Jake Davis on Vimeo.
Jake Davis launches his new series titled Burnt Shots as episode one features Union Los Angeles. Titled “One Day,” the video is further progression of his popular Test Shots series as it now adds a further musical element to help tell the story of one of America’s pioneering streetwear retailers.
Beware, the video is NOT SAFE FOR WORK.
Director: Jake Davis
Producer: Angelo Baque
Art Direction: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Chris Black
Stylist: Estelle Frances
Model: Meleza B.
“Deferred Dreams” Exhibition @ Chinese American Museum
The Chinese American Museum is currently hosting an exhibition featuring 18 LA-based artists, most of whom are street artists who have either transposed their works onto gallery appropriate materials or have constructed new pieces for the show. Entitled “Deferred Dreams”, the exhibition draws on artists from a wide range of cultural backgrounds to emphasise that immigration reform is not restricted to the Latino community, a common misconception that is widely held in Los Angeles. Highlights include a collaborative piece by Shepard Fairey and Ernesto Yerena, photos and Altamont T-shirt by Eriberto Oriol and a sign by Tempt (who has Lou Gehrig Disease; meaning that he is entirely paralysed and must use a special system that allows him to draw using only his eyes). Deferred Dreams is free to the public and is set to run until May 22.
Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M. (Produced by Lex Luger)
As promised, here is the brand new record many have been waiting for from Kanye West & Jay-Z titled, “H.A.M.” This following the announcement on January 2nd at the grand opening of Marquee nightclub when both parties made it aware that their collaborative album, Watch The Throne was in fact official. No official word on the release date yet, but you can peep the single below. Enjoy!
Casio G-Shock Bluetooth 4.0 Prototype
Oliver Peoples 2011 Resort/Spring Collection
Oliver Peoples has just launched this lookbook for its Resort/Spring collection for this year. Modeled by famed singer/songwriter Devendra Banhart and his real life partner Rebecca Schwartz, the work was captured by acclaimed photographer Lisa Eisner. The eyewear models on display take classic frames with a contemporary twist, creating a cutting edge collection.
The Twinsmatic: Behind the Scenes with Yonehara Yasumasa
The Twinsmatic produce this following video which follows Japanese erotic photographer Yonehara Yasumasa on which of his signature shoots. Well past his 40s and into his 50s, the photographer sees no letting up as he has made capturing women as much an art form as a cultural movement. Check Yonehara’s daily offerings over on his Hypebeast blog.
Nike Basketball 2010 Christmas Day Footwear
Nike Basketball hits us with a look into their signature lineup for 2010′s Christmas Day footwear collection, featuring new renditions of the Lebron VIII, Kobe VI and KD III. With the NBA’s traditional Christmas Day games now an annual showcase of exclusive footwear choices, this trio will certainly be amongst the most coveted. Offered below is further insight behind each colorway as well as specific release dates for this month. 
Apparatu x Alex Trochut “Skate Fails”
Spanish artists Apparatu and Alex Trochut team up to develop “Skate Fails”, a series of ceramic works that distort the traditional skateboard into all sorts of interesting positions. Bent, broken, and even melting, the boards are plated with silver, gold, and aluminum, painted, and remade into works of art. A look into a few of the designs is offered below
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