FTC PILLOW

check out the latest release from the FTC camp. if any of you reading this aren't familiar with FTC they are mostly known for their shops in San Francisco. it is cool to see them releasing less conventional items and i am always a sucker for accessories like these. with the opening of a new location in Japan - maybe they will be dropping lifestyle products a bit heavier. hit up Zozo's Stless to purchase.

BAPE TRACKSTA

these are the newest shoe efforts from BAPE. these are the first set of color-ways to be released this month at the BAPE store. i saw them months back and thought they were already released. i have always been a fan of Nike Cortez, New Balance, and other running shoes. go get them later this month!

NUMEROUS ORIGINAL FAKE GRAPHICS

check these new graphics from Original Fake. KAWS must be busy as shit to release a bunch of these at once - usually he only lets one out at a time to the public. it's cool to see him doing different stuff and using less conventional colors. these graphics are representative of his Fall/Winter '08 collection.

MORE UPPER PLAYGROUND - FIFTY24SF 'LAST LAUGH' COVERAGE

ok, here are more pics from the Upper Playground - FIFTY24SF 'Last Laugh' grand opening. the last pics were more in regards to the after party and these are more focused on the store and exhibit itself. not only are there fine works from Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol - but also SL!CK, Usugrow, David Choe, and many, many more. thanks for the photos Elijah.

Source: SlamxHype

GET YOUR WINDOWS TINTED

EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST 2008, talking on your cellular phone without a hands-free device will be considered 'illegal'. For motorists under the age of 18, cell phones, pagers, laptops or any other electronic communication device is prohibited even with a hands-free device ie: bluetooth. However, dialing on your cell phone for any age of California driver before your conversation hasstarted, is NOT illegal, but is strongly urged not to do so. (Texting?) The fine is only $20 for the first infraction, and goes on your driving record, but the DMV does NOT assign a violation point against you. This right here is a very interesting Article/PDF, I recommend you read it. Theres some interesting answers. *Note: You CANNOT have both ears covered with a hands-free bluetooth device. <- WTF. Because we wear earmuffs while driving, right?

My advice: Turn 18. Invest in some window tint. Keep texting.

JUST ANOTHER ONE BY JUSTIN

UPPER PLAYGROUND LAST LAUGH SKID ROW PARTY

here are pics from the Upper Playground x FIFTY24SF - Skid Row - Mister Cartoon x Estevan Oriol grand opening party down on Skid Row. of course there's a typical Los Angeles Police car picture - it's motherfuckin' Skid Row. pics courtesy of Rogue Status' Smog Check. if you can make it out - get to it. bring lots of money 'cuz there is mad shit to buy and be careful - it's Skid Row.

Upper Playground & The Last Laugh
125 E. 6th Street (between S. Main St. and S. Los Angeles St.), Los Angeles, CA 90014

INTERN FOR VANS WARPED TOUR

someone on the inside was kind enough to send me a link for a great opportunity. it is a chance to intern for the Vans Warped Tour. i've been lucky enough to score backstage passes before but for a small amount of us interning would beat just being backstage. clicking here will get you the application. serious applicants only! remember - this isn't a contest to win tickets and just sit around - this is for an internship and please don't enter if you aren't intereseted in actually working - possibly for free. good luck!

DOM P.

sweet. got a bottle of DOM P. chilling in the fridge and can't find the time to pop it.

ROGUE STATUS x GRENADE

here is yet another drop from Rogue Status and Grenade. i had seen this jacket during the last MAGIC but i didn't want to spoil it or piss anyone off by posting. the pictures are courtesy of Regis and Rogue Status' Smog Check. this jacket will be part of the Grenade Artist Series (G.A.S.) of products. maybe being a member of the Grenade Army - i'll get dibs on the jacket?!

Source: Rogue Status' Smog Check

HUF - LOS ANGELES

here are new pictures of the 5th location of the HUF stores - this time in LA and another fine addition to the Fairfax family of stores. i also included pics of new shirts that were made in memorial of the grand opening. the pictures are courtesy of The Hundreds. i haven't had a chance to make it out there but i doubt any of you have either - so enjoy the pics!

HUF LOS ANGELES
410 N. Fairfax
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Source: The Hundreds.