Thursday, July 30, 2009

Bianchi Pista by Acne


The new collaboration between Bianchi and Acne is now available for viewing at the New York ACNE store. Acne has taken the classic Bianchi track bike, the Pista, and given it some old fashioned finishing touches (vintage Bianchi type set, 70's suede saddle, front caliper brake).

(Hat Tip: Opening Ceremony New News)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Band of Outsiders Fall/Winter 2009 shoes

The first picture of Band of Outsiders fall Sperry collaboration has made its way online. From the looks of it, the shoes look to be made out of a boiled wool upper.

(Hat Tip: Source Magazine by way of Hypebeast)

Chung King

Fried Chicken Cubes
Chung King
1000 S. San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Editing Palin

Vanity Fair lets its executive literary editor and research and copy departments clean up Palin's resignation "speech."  For more go to Vanity Fair

500 Days of Summer's Downtown

Like many of those who have spent their formative years in Los Angeles, I've always longed to see our fair city immortalized our screen. It was in this vain pursuit that I even willingly sat through the dreadful Shopgirl. While I can't say we've found Los Angeles' answer to Annie Hall or the next Wes Anderson (come on Owen Gleiberman), I am happy to report that 500 Days has many enjoyable moments and manages to show a seldom scene side of Downtown Los Angeles. To think the original script was set in San Francisco. It wasn't until Joseph Gordon-Levitt and director Marc Webb went on a visit of historial downtown tour that the script was changed to LA. Here's a rundown of the more memorable spots seen in the film.
In this pivotal scene, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel take in the downtown Los Angeles skyline from Angels Knoll. Perhaps an iconic image to rival Woody, Diana, and the Brooklyn Bridge? Probably not.

Here, Gordon-Levitt and Deschanel attend a rooftop party at Deschanel's apartment. The complex appears to be the Barclay on 7th and Normandie in Koreatown.
Karaoke at Redwood Bar & Grill.
Even the Bradbury Building makes a cameo appearance.

Here the cast and crew discuss Downtown LA.
The teaser trailer:

As for those who may be curious about how the real life Summer chooses to live, take a peek a Domino Magazine (now defunct) feature about Deschanel's home. You Love Me & It's Heavenly has a nice write up about the spread.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

When bad things happen to good songs



Confide decide to give "Such Great Heights" the full metal treatment. I think the following Youtube comment sums it best: "I have never seen such angry virgins."

What could have been

Today was a Good Day


Nike SB recently put out this video in conjunction with the release of Paul Rodriguez' latest shoe.  The video set to Ice Cube's "It was a Good Day" even features a cameo by the rapper/XXX star himself.

Caetono Veloso - "Billie Jean"


Caetono Veloso covers the MJ hit.

$6 Flaming Lips Show at Del Mar Tace Track

On August 15, Del Mar Race Track will be hosting the Flaming Lips for an infield concert.  Admission is $6.  Along with the concert, the racetrack will also be holding a beer fest that day.

Free Girl Talk Show - 7/24

The newly renovated Fox Theater in Pomona will welcome Girl Talk on July 24.  Admission is free if you bring any Squirt product.  Doors open 7PM.  Show starts at 8PM.

Opening Ceremony M1 Desert Boot Fall 2009

For Fall 2009, Opening Ceremony has released its M1 Desert Boot in a black and a grey suede colorway.  The shoes are available now at OC's online store.