Lifestyle: Danny Trejo + Toons

To promote Danny Trejo’s new film ‘Machete’, Twentieth Century Fox commissioned SA Studios for a series of ‘Lifestyle’ short films. The first in the series follows Danny Trejo and highly regarded tattoo/graffiti artist Mister Cartoon lowriding through East LA.

Red Wing F/W 2010

Primarily known for manufacturing some of the highest quality work boots around, Red Wing Shoes drops two new colors in their classic 6″ Moc Toe for Fall/Winter 2010 – a suede pair done up in Sage and a Maize pair in full grain leather.

I can personally attest to the quality of these, as I’ve got three pairs of Moc Toe’s myself. Definitely would love the addition of the Maize pair this season.

Now available at Caliroots and other Red Wing stockists soon.

Black & White: Jun Cha

Hypebeast sits down with Jun Cha, a Los Angeles-based multi-faceted artist who is quickly making a name for himself in the tattoo industry. Here, he shares his beginnings, his monochromatic style and his inspirations.

Definitely a name to look out for.

Masato Akamatsu

Such a ridiculous catch by Masato Akamatsu of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp against the Yokohama Baystars.

Dos Equis by KAWS

After making his mark across the world, KAWS‘ signature ‘X’ graces limited edition bottles of Mexico’s Dos Equis, each representing one of their two offerings – a Lager and an Amber.

Wouldn’t mind heading south of the border to pick a couple of these up.

The 3G Show

Paying tribute to three films that played a prominent role in the 80′s is ‘The 3G Show – Ghostbusters, Goonies and Gremlins’. Los Angeles-based Gallery 1988 and The Autumn Society come together to showcase various works of art inspired by the three films.

Below are just some of my favorites from the bunch.

The 3G Show opens on September 3rd, 2010 and runs until September 22nd, 2010.

Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
ph: 323-937-7088
hrs: tues-sun 11am-6pm
e-mail:gallery1988@aol.com

As an avid 80′s junkie myself, this is definitely one show not to be missed! Now if only they could stop over in Toronto…

Top Gear BBC: Ford Fiesta

Shouts to my brother Jerauld for putting me onto this one.

Are you looking for a car that can withstand a chase inside a shopping mall with baddies in a Corvette? Perhaps a car that can take on the Royal Marine’s ina beach assault? Well, the Fiesta is the answer you’ve been looking for.

All I’ve got to say is I’m sold.

All Black Everything

With Nike + Jordan Brand + Converse’s World Basketball Festival underway, Jay-Z and Nike get together to create a special ‘All Black Everything’ collection of Air Force Ones to be auctioned off to support the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.

One of 5 designs, this all black colorway of Nike’s iconic sneaker features a tonal safari print and premium leather uppers with only 2 pairs in existence, one for the lucky bidder and one for Hov himself.

The charity auction begins on August 12, at 9:00 a.m. EDT and ends on August 22, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, with 100% of the funds raised going to the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.

For those interested, head on over to www.ebay.com/jayznikewbf to get your bid on!

Paul Alexander Thornton

Paul Alexander Thornton is a Fine Artist, Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer based in the UK.

Often selecting ballpoint pens as his tool of choice, Paul Alexander Thornton is best known for his highly intricate and sometimes photo-realistic drawings.

Red Bull ‘Airdrop’

Pretty cool idea courtesy of Red Bull. Gotta give them credit for consistently staying ahead of the curve.

These crates were developed to resemble a military style “Airdrop”. The crates themselves were stenciled with graphics, stained, and roughed up to look weathered. To further sell the idea a parachute was attached to the top, making onlookers question if it had really fallen from the sky. In order to dispense the cans a corner was broken out the bottom and an internal ramp system was created to start the flow. The Broken corner serves to entice the passerby to investigate further, making them interact with the box.

via Nicholas Wilson on Behance