Paris, France-based filmmaker and artist Alizée Lafon has made a creative series of illustrated hipster kits based on famous movies and television shows. The illustrations include classics like The Big Lebowski, Pulp Ficiton, 007 and many more. If you’re like me and find these to be a must, prints are available for purchase online at curioos.com.
Illustrated Hipster Kits Based on Famous Movies and Television Shows is a post by Brian Farmer on Highsnobiety.
We are more than happy to present to you this fantastic illustrative project that highlights all of the best shoes and sneakers at every letter of the alphabet, ie. Air Force 1, Brogue, Common Projects, etc. Originally featured on Four-Pins, the illustrations were done by Shea Serrano who is a writer and illustrator living in Houston, TX, you can follow him on Twitter if you’d like. Illustrations A-F are featured above, for the complete list be sure to head on over to Four-Pins.
The Illustrated Alphabet of Footwear is a post by Brian Farmer on Highsnobiety.
Parisian label Maison Seine presents their latest T-shirt as an homage to one of the game’s most fashion-forward and fashion-obsessed artists. Available in two different colorways, the tee features A$ AP Rocky in his signature getup along with a quote and stylized signature. The tee is available now and can be found exclusively at colette.
Maison Seine Illustrated A$ AP Rocky T-Shirt is a post by Brock Cardiner on Highsnobiety.
As the popular aphorism goes, “the clothes make the man.” There’s something deep down inside a person that inherently decides on an outward appearance that is a direct reflection of inner turmoil, upbringing and value system. The result is an accoutrement of character – with stitches, buttons and cuffs serving as a sartorial road map as to how a person views the world.
We’re undoubtedly in a golden age of television – a medium in which actors and writers used to take a distinct backseat to their film counterparts. Now, thanks to choice favorites like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, viewers are treated to a brooding hodgepodge of characters whose week to week trials and tribulations transcend the classic three-act structure. Sure, the clothes don’t actually make the man, but they do make the characters. From immaculate suits worn by Don Draper in the ’60s to the dark outerwear favored by Jon Snow during his time spent beyond the Wall, their character traits and costumes are easily translatable to current labels and trends. Fashion has always been reciprocal – even for those that inhibit a fictional world.
Illustrations by Sam Rodriguez for Highsnobiety
Don Draper in Band of Outsiders
When Scott Sternberg launched Band of Outsiders in 2004, his designs recontextualized vintage-inspired looks with hand-sewn seams and shrunken proportions. Over the years Don Draper has been defined by rakish Prince of Wales plaid, sports coat extravaganzas and suits that Mad Men costume designer Jane Bryant describe as “his armor.” The Mad Men “look” became so popular that a sanctioned collection from Bryant in cooperation with Banana Republic popped up in 2o11 with chunky-meets-streamlined knit sweaters, tailored suits and fitted trousers. As anyone who has watched Mad Men can attest to, Draper needs the ability to seamlessly segue from sophisticated and debonair to weekend hell cat – and dressed in Band of Outsiders – the transition is met with as little fussiness as a Dick Whitman to Don Draper metamorphosis.
Jax Teller in NEIGHBORHOOD
Since being created in 2003 by Shinsuke Takizawa, NEIGHBORHOOD has always been inspired by motorcycle culture. Featuring effortlessly cool riders jackets – including the ever popular Strabler and the F.M. / E-Jkt – leather and fabrics and macabre imagery have always screamed “road rash” more than “haute couture.” As the President of SAMCRO, Jax Teller has proved that there’s a very fine line between ridding oneself of a monster and letting that personal conquest for revenge completely obscure the road ahead. With the reaper patch firmly stitched to the back of any number of outerwear pieces from NEIGHBORHOOD, Teller could add a little Tokyo flare to Charming, CA.
Jesse Pinkman in Carhartt WIP
Founded in 1994, Work In Progress initiated a distribution network for Carhartt across Europe, introducing a selection of classic products from the original work wear range into a new market. Blurring the lines between utilitarian wear meant for a day of hard labor with refitted cuts for the demands of an active life in the urban environment – while still remaining true to Carhartt´s core values of quality, durability and comfort – its easy to understand why the original brand and the subsidiary have been adopted by hip-hop-culture enthusiasts. Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman has undergone as drastic a transformation as Walter White – reversing course from nobody to somebody – reflecting a certain understanding of an “end game’ that Mr. Heisenberg never will. Thus, we’ve seen Aaron Paul’s costumes reflect a shift from loud and intrusive to more subdued.
Jon Snow in Rick Owens
Since the label’s inception in 1994, Rick Owens has offered up a dark mixture of leather goods and military-inspired pieces of footwear – specifically realized on his DRKSHDW collection. In the years since, his “stylish grunge’ aesthetic is instantly recognizable for pieces with unique, asymmetric zipped fastenings. As a member of The Night’s Watch – a military order dedicated to holding the Wall, the immense fortification on the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms, defending the realms of men from what lies beyond – Jon Snow relies on certain sartorial choices that fall in line with his profession and choice.
Richard Harrow in RRL
Double RL – a name drawn from Ralph Lauren’s ranch in Ridgway, CO – made it’s North American debut in May of 1993 and brought with it a slew of vintage, time-worn leather jackets, handwoven heirloom quality sweaters, hand-tooled leather belts, and rough hewn denim inspired by the cowboy heritage of the American west and 1940′s American military uniforms. As played masterfully by Jack Huston, Atlantic City’s Richard Harrow utilizes a subdued palette on his three-piece suit and hat combinations – hiding in plain sight – unable to completely mask his haunted past despite his stylish duds.
Alec Banks is a Los Angeles-based writer who has written for Esquire, Details, Maxim and Playboy in the past. Follow him on Twitter @smart_alec_
Sam Rodriguez is artist who works in various mediums including design, walls, paintings and drawings. Find more of his work at shortyfatz.com.
Television’s Best Characters Illustrated in Contemporary Fashion is a post by Alec Banks on Highsnobiety.
Set to appear in the pages of the May 6 issue of Sports Illustrated, NBA journeyman Jason Collins penned a personal essay called “The Gay Athlete” that starts, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins admission marks the first non-retired athlete in a major sport in the United States to come out – joining recently selected WNBA star Brittney Griner who wasted little time discussing her sexuality once she went pro. Discussing his history as an athlete and the assumed backlash he will receive from both people inside the NBA as well as fans, this is surely a read you don’t want to skip regardless of your opinions on professional athletics. Read Jason Collins’ bold editorial from Sports Illustrated here while choice excerpts appear below.
“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.
My journey of self-discovery and self-acknowledgement began in my hometown of Los Angeles and has taken me through two state high school championships, the NCAA Final Four and the Elite Eight, and nine playoffs in 12 NBA seasons.”
As far as the reaction of fans, I don’t mind if they heckle me. I’ve been booed before. There have been times when I’ve wanted to boo myself. But a lot of ill feelings can be cured by winning.
Sports Illustrated Cover Story: NBA Player Jason Collins Says “I’m Gay” is a post by Alec Banks on Highsnobiety.
Set to appear in the pages of the May 6 issue of Sports Illustrated, NBA journeyman Jason Collins penned a personal essay called “The Gay Athlete” that starts, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins admission marks the first non-retired athlete in a major sport in the United States to come out – joining recently selected WNBA star Brittney Griner who wasted little time discussing her sexuality once she went pro. Discussing his history as an athlete and the assumed backlash he will receive from both people inside the NBA as well as fans, this is surely a read you don’t want to skip regardless of your opinions on professional athletics. Read Jason Collins’ bold editorial from Sports Illustrated here while choice excerpts appear below.
“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.
My journey of self-discovery and self-acknowledgement began in my hometown of Los Angeles and has taken me through two state high school championships, the NCAA Final Four and the Elite Eight, and nine playoffs in 12 NBA seasons.”
As far as the reaction of fans, I don’t mind if they heckle me. I’ve been booed before. There have been times when I’ve wanted to boo myself. But a lot of ill feelings can be cured by winning.
Sports Illustrated Cover Story: NBA Player Jason Collins Says “I’m Gay” is a post by Alec Banks on Highsnobiety.
After a brief but excellent trip to London we’re back at HQ with five more Tumblrs to carry you into next week. We’ve mixed things up this week more than we have in the past while still paying respect to everything Highsnobiety is about. Let us know what you think of this week’s selection and as always, feel free to leave your Tumblr in the comments section below and with a bit of luck you’ll see yours here next week.
Admittedly a very female-oriented blog, Prima Creative by Christina Rinaldi shows off the creative director / nail artist’s designs. Based in Brooklyn, some designs exist solely on their own while others play on popular prints and patterns.
The Tumblr of typographer Dan Cassaro, featured is a bunch of the native New Yorker’s work along with a few sources of inspiration. Limited edition work is shown, too, including our personal favorite the “Fleetwood Macbook.”
A great discovery from last week’s list, Robotsonmeth provides a clean format for scrolling through beautiful women, music, art, fashion and a bit more. The aforementioned beautiful women are certainly the focus but the few quotes and animals tossed in provide for a worthy visit.
Illustrated Nikes are a dime a dozen, but The Ill Suite manages to capture and display the Swoosh’s most iconic silhouettes in an easy-to-scroll format. First seen in last week’s list, a brief caption accompanies each piece for a quick history lesson.
Filling in the architecture gap this week is the aptly titled Architecture of Doom. A very interesting take on a loaded word that applies the term to different schools of design from brutalism to Stalinism.
Image: Marcin Mazurkiewicz
5 Tumblrs We’re Enjoying This Week: Typography, Illustrated Nikes and More is a post by Brock Cardiner on Highsnobiety.
For the latest edition in our “Highsnobiety Illustrated” series, we take a look at how technology has evolved in the last 20 years. What took eight separate devices in 1993 is now all done on an iPhone. Technology is fascinating, isn’t it? Let us know your thoughts below, and leave any recommendations for future ”Highsnobiety Illustrated” editions in the comments.
Illustration: Highsnobiety.com
Highsnobiety Illustrated: 1993 vs. 2013 is a post by Brian Farmer on Highsnobiety.
As the year progresses, Nike’s highly coveted Roshe Run from continues to thrive, showcasing the union of elegance and simplicity delivered through fresh colourways, textures, and clean patterns. Incorporating very vivid colours into the sleek design, the latest pack of Roshes evoke the feeling of something very aquatic and even tropical; from the neon to the metallic to the animal print, picking out your next pair of Roshes will be like picking out a fish at the aquarium. Inspired by this nautical feel, Highsnobiety created a series of illustrations where sneaker meets sea.
Illustration: Highsnobiety.com
Highsnobiety Illustrated: Nike Roshe Run FB – Sneaker Meets Sea is a post by Pete Williams on Highsnobiety.
As the year progresses, Nike’s highly coveted Roshe Run from continues to thrive, showcasing the union of elegance and simplicity delivered through fresh colourways, textures, and clean patterns. Incorporating very vivid colours into the sleek design, the latest pack of Roshes evoke the feeling of something very aquatic and even tropical; from the neon to the metallic to the animal print, picking out your next pair of Roshes will be like picking out a fish at the aquarium. Inspired by this nautical feel, Highsnobiety created a series of illustrations where sneaker meets sea.
Illustration: Highsnobiety.com
Highsnobiety Illustrated: Nike Roshe Run FB – Sneaker Meets Sea is a post by Pete Williams on Highsnobiety.
