Yesterday, traffic was seriously affected near Ric's Phantaci Store in Taipei.  In front of the store, there were over 50 fixed gear bikers hanging around for the party dubbed "I Can't Brake" hosted by Ric and his Phantaci crew.   I'm no rider myself, s...Read More

Exhibition titled "logoogol" opened tonight at  Pixie Gallery in Taipei.   The exhibition is a celebration event for Pixie's third anniverary.  Designers were invited to add artwork on top of the Pixie logo.   Many friends came to tonight's party to view th...Read More

Hooked up with Wade (Revelator) for a drink at Fifi.  We were actually at Room18 last night, but I must admit, I'm not a clubbin' kinda guy.  Fifi, a very nice bar, was way be...Read More

Been to Taipei a few times now, but this was my first time seeing this view.   A different side to the busy Taipei city that I was accustomed to.   Well, I was always on the other side of the river before, I guess.   I'm here to catch up on a few meetings, need to hi...Read More

We have always enjoyed our collaborations with our friends here at Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai, W+K is THE creative agency in my mind.  The Shanghai office is now 2 years old, and every year, a collective book will be made for its celebration.   The book was created by the Shanghai tea...Read More

Shanghai is definitely a hot spot for corporate events nowadays, Shanghai and Beijing both.  Last night, we saw the launch of a new collaboration between 2 giants; Adidas and Diesel Jeans.  The launch...Read More

Had the privilage of attending the opening night of CHINA DESIGN NOW exhibition at V&A Museum last week, where some of our projects are being displayed in the exhibition. We always say that we make "art toys", so having them in a museum is kinda fitting. The exhibition itself is a ...Read More

Saw a few pairs in Covert Garden, and I got all interested... PUMA SB???  Really?  Well, really.  Puma built a Scott Bourne skate shoe based on the infamous Clyde platform.  3 colorways to choose from, they look comforting enough for clubing (umm, sorry, I mean skating). ...Read More

JELLOFOX by Tong Yan is now sitting inside the V&A Museum in London.  An signed and numbered edition of 500 pieces.     Often, folks ask what's the meaning behind a piece, well, here is what Tong Yan had to say about his Jellofox creation:  

Chinese Typewriter made by Double Pigeon back in 1985.  DHY-d Series.  This Chinese typewriter illustrates the uniqueness and complexity of Chinese typography.  It does not have a keyboard, but instead uses a tray that contains over 2000 characters, arranged according to 214 groups...Read More

Found this in Covert Garden, "Candy Cakes"!!!  Muffins with rainbow colored icing plus a piece of candy on top....  What more can you ask for?? I tried it.  They look great!&...Read More

Been reading a bit of old news on the web about one of the most talkable street artists in UK; Banksy.    His works should need no introduction to the readers on Slam x Hype.  What I found interesting is the "rumors" about him working with PUMA.   We have s...Read More

... Supreme's latest Kermit the Frog poster got upgraded....  This was spotted just around the corner from Hideout in London.   A nice and simple furniture exhib...Read More

Back to London once again this week.  Caught up with what I've missed in the pass 3 months, got the chance to say hello to a few old friends.  Will write more when I can properly sit down to adjust a few photos and all.  Hang in there, and bring your umbrella.   

Went to Beijing over the weekend, for Monster KaR Guerilla Store's opening party.  The press conference in the afternoon included a fashion show curated by Gary Chan.  The venue was SONG Bar, a pretty...Read More

JELLOFOX by Nanjing contemporary artist TONG YAN.  This piece will be shown and debuted at V&A Museum in London next week.  

The upcoming Buka Series we pitted 9 Chinese designers together.  This will be the first time a whole figure series is composed by Chinese artists.  Trying something new.  Hope you dig.  More info on these later.     

Whenever we talk about the origins of "urban vinyl" (not exactly the term that we like to use, but people use it alot), I often refer it back to BOUNTY HUNTER from Japan.   Before the heat wave reached Hong Kong and its designer community, BxH started it all.   Among...Read More

PUMA and REX Shanghai worked together this past weekend on a fashion show titled BLACK MAGIC at Muse Club in Shanghai. The BLACK MAGIC showed off the Dassler footwear line of Puma, and a special garment collection that was put out by the joint forces of Puma and Rex. The garment capsule was basic...Read More

Nike will be throwing another mega Dunk event in Buenos Aires, part of the BE TRUE event series.   Our boys  in Argentina, DGPH, did the window installation for the Nike store ...Read More