2.5.2010
Warriors Of Radness Spring 2010, Part 1
Available at Reserve now. View the full collection here. Phone orders available, call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
Designed out of Los Angeles, California, Warriors of Radness (WOR) embodies a stylistic point-of-view that is unique to a surf-city lifestyle. From Malibu Surfrider Beach to the multicultural surroundings that make up greater Los Angeles, WOR’s philosophical spirit is rooted in an unwavering, imaginative idea that modern beach style should be as diverse and creative as the fun-loving individuals who wear it.
2.5.2010
Graphis Annual 80|81
Graphis Annual is the international annual of advertising and editorial graphics. In this 1980-81 edition we see some really nice early 80’s advertising design towards the front pages, then the second half seems a little transitional between 70’s and 80’s design.
Excerpt from preface, written by the legendary Paul Rand:
“Design is a problem-solving activity. It provides a means of clarifying, synthesizing and dramatizing a world, a picture, a product, or an event. A serious barrier to the realization of good design, however, is the layers of management inherent in any bureaucratic structure. For aside from sheer prejudice or simple unawareness, one ...
12.21.2009
Freshjive Fall 2010 Preview
After 20 years as one of the most controversial streetwear brands, Freshjive is not only denouncing their own name and branding beginning in 2010, but is altogether abandoning many of the aspects that previously classified them as a streetwear brand. They’ve taken full creative advantage of the versatility of de-branding and have reintroduced the line combining a mix of classic and contemporary styling, with a strong focus on garment design. The t-shirt line has taken a surrealist angle, while still expressing their particular take on culture and the world at large.
11.24.2009
HOPE IS FADING FAST
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Read the recent post on the World’s Got Problems blog regarding how the Obama administration is maintaining continuity with its disgraced predecessor. And pre-releasing on this upcoming Black Friday is the t shirt design, “Hope is Fading Fast”. This is actually the first item releasing without the Freshjive brand name on it. Available at Reserve on Fairfax in Los Angeles, and various boutiques worldwide.
THE WORLDS GOT PROBLEMS
HOPE IS FADING FAST
9.30.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 15
The Skatalites.
Joey Altruda presents a mega-mix, showcasing the music of The Skatalites, Jamaica’s most important band (the inventors of Ska music). Also featuring guest vocalists Toots & The Maytalls, The Wailers, and Delroy Wilson.
Tracklist:
VC-10 Shake A Lady
Jack The Ripper-(Prince Buster All Stars)
Dick Tracy
Dog War- (Toots & The Maytals)
Away From It All (Don Drummond)
Rock Sweet Rock (The Wailers)
Somebody Stolen (Delroy Wilson)
Dr. Ring Ding
Rain Or Shine (Don Drummond)
Diamond Baby (The Wailers)
Marcus Jr.
Ska La Parisienne
Dragnet (?) (Blank Label)
Heaven & Earth (Don Drummond)
Lucky Seven
Playboy (The Wailers)
Nimble Foot Ska
Tear Up
The Hunter (Prince Buster All Stars)
Red Is Danger
Forrester’s Hall (Prince Buster All Stars)
Mr. Prince (Prince Buster ...
9.15.2009
NEW FUCKING AWESOME
New Fucking Awesome items out now. Accompanying the release is a series of images shot by Mike Piscitelli.
More images on the site: http://www.fuckingawesome.net/
Available at Reserve and online at: http://www.reservestoreonline.com/fuckingawesome
9.4.2009
FRESHJIVE ETNIES SHOE RELEASE
New shoe collaboration with Freshjive and Etnies Plus out now.
Available at Reserve on Fairfax.
Phone orders welcome.
Ltd to 36 pairs.
8.19.2009
HERMAN LEONARD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The Reserve Store Presents: The Photography of Herman Leonard.
Including a special performance by Joey Altruda & his Cocktail Crew.
Saturday, August 29th, 8PM-11PM
420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Brought to you by Freshjive & Etnies Plus for the premiere release of their shoe collaboration.
8.17.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 14
Tito Puente Special.
The Mambo craze originated at NYC’s Palladium Ballroom in the 1940’s and lasted well into the 60’s. The big three bands that consistently headlined were Machito, Tito Rodriguez, and Tito Puente. On the new episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda focuses on the early years of the Tito Puente Orchestra spanning the early 1950’s thru the early 60’s, featuring 20 killer tracks in one continuous mega-mix.
Tracklist:
Mambiando
Mambo Tipico
Mamborama
Tito On Timbales
Ran Kan Kan
Happy Cha Cha
El Bajo
Mas Bajo
El Cayuco
Hong Kong Mambo
Mambo Beat
Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe
Night Ritual
Ti Mon Bo
Que Sera
Chanchullo
T.P. On The Strip
Almendra
Oye Mi Guaguanco
Pa Los Rumberos
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8.4.2009
EXHIBTION OF HAND LETTERED POSTERS
Hand Lettered Posters by the renowned American sign painter John Downer.
At the Reserve Store. 420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Refreshments and music provided. John will hand letter your nametag while you watch!
7.22.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 13
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers 1963.
Joey Altruda spins 90 minutes of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers circa 1963, featuring trumpeter Lee Morgan, sax man Wayne Shorter, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merrit. Soulful, sophisticated, and sassy.
Tracklist:
Sakeena’s Vision
So Tired
Yama
The Chess Players
Johnny’s Blue
The Things I Love
High Modes
Joelle
Invitation
Afrique
What Know
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MP3: Vinyl Meltdown #13 – The Jazz Messengers
[1:31:29 | 84MB]
Bodyscapes: A Celebration