Roll On

As much as we hate to even say it, summer is halfway over. Sad, but true. Where did the time go?! Maybe you didn’t get a chance to make it over to The Lot at The High Line to see the Rainbow City exhibit presented by FriendsWithYou before it ended.  But don’t fret, you still have the other half of the summer to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. Choosing the perfect warm sunny day to make it’s debut, The High Line Rink opened today at The Lot at 30th Street and 10th Ave. A collaboration between Friends of The High Line and Uniqlo, the 8,000-square-foot roller rink will be open until September 26.  $12 for adults and $10 for kid gets you admission to the rink and a pair of skates, but admission is free for the first 500 people to show up today, Friday, and Saturday.  So what are you waiting for?  Summer won’t last forever!

images via NYdailynews & TheNewYorkTimes

Running a famous shoe empire, stepping into the music industry and giving back to the community is simply all in a days work for Converse. Converse has just opened a recording studio in Brooklyn, New York where budding musicians can come together and record their music free of charge, and yes we did say free. To launch the opening of the studio, Converse Rubber Tracks, Converse has released this time-lapse video featuring the construction of the studio from beginning to end. Musicians from all genres are invited to apply for studio time and upon acceptance will be set up with sound engineers and the industry level equipment that they need to successfully produce their music. For more info check out HUH. Magazine, and to apply for studio time at Converse Rubber Tracks click here! 

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The Special Edition Janoski by Nike SB

Nike SB, Nike’s line of shoes inspired by skateboarding, have released a special edition of the Janoski model. The original Janoski model inspired by skateboarder, Stefan Janoski, gained popularity and great success in a range of unique colors. This edition of the Janoski has turned back to black and adopted velcro straps for means of closure, instead of the usual lace ups. The special edition Janoski is available at select retailers. Read more at HUH. Magazine. 

Arrested Motion Benefit Event

(Swoon) 

Using the power of art for a good cause, Arrested Motion (an online source for circulating the work of today’s artists) is hosting an art fundraiser at the Joshua Liner Gallery for friend Tim Strazza, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Many Arrested Motion artists have donated pieces of their work, which will be auctioned off for this special event. By ways of a silent auction, all proceeds will be credited to Strazza’s medical bills. The benefit event will take place this Thursday from 7 – 10pm. If you cannot attend the event but wish to bid on the auctioned items, online absentee bids are available by request of the gallery. Visit Arrested Motion for more info on this event. For a list of the featured AM artists and some of their works click below!

(Tomokazu Matsuyama)

(El Mac)

(Ron English)

(Shawn Barber)

(Sylvia Ji)

AM artists who donated work to the benefit event: 

Ian Francis, David Ellis, Shepard Fairey, SWOON, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Dave Kinsey, Chris Mendoza, Damon Soule, Dennis McNett, El Mac, Evan Hecox, Greg Lamarche, Jeremy Fish, Kenji Hirata, Mark Dean Veca, Mars-1, Oliver Vernon, Pema Rinzin, Tony Curanaj, Robert Hardgrave, Ron English, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Sylvia Ji, Tat Ito and Tiffany Bozic

Style shouldn’t be confined to just your clothing. To help you infuse a pop of chic-ness into other aspects of your life, handbag-designing-Brit Lulu Guinness launches her new luggage collection this August.  From carry-ons to wheeled luggage sets, Lulu’s got you covered. We guarantee you’ll be turning heads before you even make it out of baggage claim!

To view and purchase the collection click here.

(Source: http://luluguinness.com/)

Own The Night

A|X Armani Exchange has just launched their fall ad campaign photographed by Matthew Scriven.  Shot on a rooftop, the images ooze with sensuality and mystery.  To be honest, we want to be at this party.  And those ensembles?  That’s exactly how we want to be dressed for a night out this fall.  Covered up just enough to stay warm while out in the crisp fall air, but still sexy. Yes please!

Music Video: BC | Return to Me

Music duo BC has released there latest video Return to Me. Check out the video after the jump and click here to see their feature as FRESH AMMUNITION on ammomag.com.

Claudia Schiffer A/W ’11 Collection Feature Film

The pieces modeled by Claudia Schiffer in this video hold much more of a significance and personal connection than anything she has ever strutted down the catwalk in, as they are pieces from the Autumn/Winter ‘11 cashmere collection of her own label. Schiffer partnered with director Danny Vaia to create this film to showcase the collection in addition to the launch of her new website ClaudiaSchiffer.com. The A/W ’11 collection features Schiffer’s luxurious style, while also remaining wearable and practical to an everyday womenswear standard. See images of the collection below!

Well-known hair stylist Roy Teeluck of the Roy Teeluck Salon in New York and Miami, shared tips and tricks for handling your hair in the heat this summer with Sheckys.com. Teeluck tells Lynden Halpern of Sheckys.com that, “Summer updos should be unfussy and unstructured.” He suggests loose buns and ponytails with hair wrapped around the elastic as easy updos, which can transition from a day to night look. In his how-to video, the hair stylist demonstrates just how to create these quick and effortless styles. Teeluck preaches utilizing products to add texture and to achieve a different look, rather than using flat irons and blow dryers, to style hair for the summer. He recommends several different products from the L ’Oreal Professionnel hair care line to smooth, texture, tame frizz and secure hair.  For the full interview with Roy Teeluck, check out Sheckys.com! 

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Portraits de Villes Exhibition at the Clic Gallery

 

The Clic Gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring the photography of twelve different photographers, and their work in twelve different cities across the globe. This collection titled Portraits de Villes, was photographed by be-pôles, independent publishers based in Paris, and will be featured in the gallery until July 31^st. For a complete list of the photographers and their corresponding cities, visit the Clic Gallery’s website!