Upper playground, apparel/creative agency out of San Francisco makes the blog circuit yet again.  July 1st will mark the opening of their second San Francisco location.  Expanding on their original progressive T-shirt empire, the brand will now be selling everything from Tennis shoes to designer home furnishings.  It should also be noted that a portion of the first day sales will go to The Creative Growth Art Center  in Oakland.  If you are in San Fran on July 1st, go check it out….there’s gonna be snacks!!

Every year around this time, the supply gets low, and the prices go up.  Here’s one reason why things might get a little bit tougher this summer.

Helicopters + B.C. Buds + Feds = Price Increase

French Photographer and street artist J.R. sent us some flicks from his recent visit to Israel and Palestine. Check out more of J.R.’s work here.

“Harold always was a true and multifaceted angel. Glowingly loving
and present, he also hurt with his insatiable need for love. Unlike most of us,
though, he transformed that need into generosity into a kindness that excluded
no one."
-Rosario Dawson
 
The Canal Chapter is holding a month long exhibit to honor Harold Hunter, one of New York’s most celebrated downtown characters.  The Show shall include photos and memorabilia form Harold’s life as well as a silent auction.  All proceeds are going to the Harold Hunter Foundation.

Just when we thought knives were passé, Yuhzimi jabs three customized Swiss Armies into the ol’ kidney. WK Interact, FAFI and Hardy Blechman each designed their own casing. Quantities are limited to 200 per design so act fast, if you can even find ‘em.  We love the idea of artists customizing survival gear. These three should hold us off until they finally make that commemorative Bob Ross Leatherman.

All you slimebuckets and serial killers pay attention.  This game is addicting.  Drag the boneless girl through a digital abyss filled with bubbles and other obsatcles.  Pull her by her arm, she moves forward.  Pull her by her leg, she moves backward.  Pull her by her stomach, her entire body collapses on itself.   We think this is a tight websurfer pastime.  ENJOY

Adidas Adicolor recently premiered 7 video podcasts over 7 weeks about 7 different colors. Each was made by a different director asked to represent a specific color in their own way. Our personal favorite is pink, but they’re all pretty friggin enjoyable.

The only thing better than watching people faint is seeing thier loved ones scramble to catch them. Most were too late.

The one and only Harvey Star Washington. Only the finest and most elegant can hang with this dude.  We are literally in awe.  Do yourself a favor and take a minute to watch the site intro.

Iron Butterfly and Raekwon. Franky Valli meets De La Soul. Nas featuring Kenny Loggins. Sort of.

Long live the sample.