‘Art is something you can get away with, so why not skate with it at the same time?” Alien Workshop is having an exclusive collab with one of the most influential artists of our time, Andy Warhol. Even though Andy himself is not around in this era himself, his iconic pop culture art is still alive today. Alien Workshop will produce exclusive pro skate decks each fully representing Warhol’s prints from the Death & Disaster Series, and the Pop series. Each skate deck will come in a limited edition collector’s wrap, included with custom printed board box packaging. Any inquiries about the Warhol and Alien Workshop collab please contact Alien workshop via e-mail.

Jay Electronica rocks Exhibit C live at Knitting Factory for Phife Dawg diabetes benefit event.

Last was Mind Body Soul @ Knitting Factory BK, a benefit to raise awareness for diabetes in honor of Phife Dawg. Guests were treated a ton of surprised performances from KRS-One, Greg Nice, Dres plus the scheduled Talib Kweli, Consequence and Jay Electronica. One of the biggest surprises was A Tribe Called Quest. In this video they perform classics Oh My God and Award Tour.

For the Spring, In4mation has created an impressive range of cut and sew pieces like reversible shirts and jackets, self-packable outerwear, denim, lightweight knits, custom plaids, and board shorts. The collection releases in the coming weeks. More pics after the jump. (more…)

Jay Electronica destroys Exhibit A at the Mind Body Soul diabetes benefit concert last night.

powerHouse books is having a book launching party, and exhibit for famed paparazzi photographer Ron Gallela, this Wednesday. Gallela’s two new books “Man in the Mirror: Michael Jackson” and “Viva l’Italia” express the reflexive essence of photography on humans. “Man in the Mirror: Michael Jackson” is a graphic time line of the late pop king Michael Jackson’s life in photographs from the Jackson 5 to the tragic death that had devastated us all. The other book, “Viva l’Italia”, is a collection of Italy’s famed youth, featuring photographs of the most famous sons of daughters of Italians. The powerHouse arena located at 37 Main Street (corner of Water & Main St.) · DUMBO, Brooklyn, will have a live signing the day of the book launching party where the voice of the Pop King will be playing all night, with refreshments. If interested in going, be sure to RSVP

Long overdue, this week’s Hump Wednesday is in honor of the beautiful and talented Eva Mendes. Eva Mendes started her career as a small-time actress, nabbing roles in music videos (Aerosmith’s “Hole in My Soul”) and in straight-to-video flicks like Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror. Training Day, Eva’s first major blockbuster, was where the rest of the world finally noticed her beauty. Now dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful women by magazines all over, Eva has become a staple to Hollywood. Below are a few pics we think you’d like to look over…maybe more than once.

Eriberto Oriol, photographer known for capturing the raw essence of the L.A. Latino street life, has teamed up with Altamont, for the new Eriberto Oriol for Altamont collection. The collection truly expresses what the West Coast sees and needs to get off their chest. Eriberto’s son, Estevan Oriol following in his father’s foot steps is now a renowned photographer and director, and has directed the videos below of his father. The videos give you a personal feel on Eriberto and inspiration for the new collection for Altamont. Be sure to peep the flicks below of the tees, and what really goes down in L.A street life via Eriberto’s flicks.

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Just 6 am this morning and it was reported that the already battered Haiti has been hit again by another massive earthquake (measuring 6.1), as if the country wasn’t obliterated enough. UNDRCRWN has not wasted any time by producing these “Assist Haiti” tees, where 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the YELE HAITI charity supported by Wyclef. The shirts will be only sold during the week of January 20th (starting today) until January 27th, to send out total donation funds from the shirts sale faster. In a blue and white color scheme symbolizing for hope and prosperity the “Assist Haiti” t-shirts retail for $20 and are also going to be sold via the web where 5% of all of their sales will also go to the funds of YELE. All help is needed so please whether it is by buying shirts, texting, or any donation each gesture counts. To shop for the “Asistst Haiti” shirts, or UNDRCRWN click here.

We stopped by the Public School booth @ (capsule) NY. Maxwell showed us a couple key pieces from Fall 10.