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A Record of Streetwear & Urban Art — 2006–2014

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FM–2008–10842 May 18, 2008
CAT: FEATURES

Teyana Taylor

In 1959, Mattel, Inc. launched Barbie, a doll that was marketed as the “teenage fashion doll.” She wore a black and white striped swimsuit, with open…

Teyana Taylor
FM–2008–10827
CAT: ARTIST

Blaine Fontana

It’s apparent that Blaine Fontana grew up with a big backyard. Trees, leaves, bugs and birds fill the canvases of this Seattle-based artist, and each of…

Blaine Fontana
FM–2008–10836
CAT: FASHION

Orisue

Once a not-for-profit organization promoting positivity and self-empowerment, Orisue now boasts eight employees and distribution in eight countries around the world including the US, Canada, Denmark,…

Orisue
FM–2008–10844
CAT: FEATURES

Rodrigo Bascunan

In an age where print journalism is becoming increasingly irrelevant, Rodrigo Bascuñán has managed to carve out a noticeable niche for himself, while doing exactly what…

Rodrigo Bascunan
FM–2008–10568 May 6, 2008
CAT: FEATURES

Mickey Factz

You can feel it in hip-hop. The old heads are getting their beach chairs ready for retirement, while the up and comers build their respective movements.…

Mickey Factz
FM–2008–10520 May 4, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Creative Recreation

Nothing like the common sneaker brand, Creative Recreation looks towards runways and high fashion around the world for inspiration. Launched in Orange County, California in 2002,…

Creative Recreation
FM–2008–10527
CAT: FEATURES

Big Boi

Big Boi, also known as 1/2 of Outkast, has very little to prove these days. With tens of millions of records sold, a burgeoning acting career,…

Big Boi
FM–2008–10529
CAT: FEATURES

Peter Rosenberg

His affinity for both hip-hop and wrestling is something of a conundrum – what one man could love the true aesthetics of hip-hop and the melodramatic…

Peter Rosenberg
FM–2008–10515
CAT: ARTIST

Mars 1

With a name like Mars-1, it hardly comes as a surprise that the paintings, toys, and installations of this open-minded artist are otherworldly. Driven by a…

Mars 1
FM–2008–10227 April 21, 2008
CAT: ARTIST

Jeremyville

Author of the seminal Vinyl Will Kill, and the recent Jeremyville sessions, curator of the Sketchel Project, Toymaker, Sticker Stamper, Skatedeck Illustrator, T-Shirt, Badge, and Cap…

Jeremyville