Archive for the ‘Upper Playground’ Category

Righteous Kill Exhibit Opening

Filed under: Collabo, Estevan Oriol, Legends, Mister Cartoon, Upper Playground

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We’ve told you all about the upcoming Robert De Niro / Al Pacino flick, The Righteous Kill. We also told you how Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol  and Upper Playground have gotten down with the movie. Now we present some pictures from the opening of the Righteous Kill Exhibit that is currently taking place in Downtown LA. Check the pics after the jump.

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Posted on Aug 15th, 2008 by  beans 

The Righteous Kill

Filed under: Collabo, Estevan Oriol, Legends, Mister Cartoon, Upper Playground

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In May 2008, Upper Playground, celebrity tattoo artist Mister Cartoon and photographer / director Estevan Oriol opened a series of four distinct retail locations in the Skid Row section of Los Angeles, including a pop up store that features a rotating theme of unique fashion and art concepts for shirt periods of time.

Beginning on August 14, 2008, the pop up space will be transformed into a tribute to film legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as part of their upcoming feature film from Overture Films titled The Righteous Kill. The film will be released September 12, 2008.

Read more and see some pics after the jump

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Posted on Aug 12th, 2008 by  beans 

Sam Flores x Upper Playground x adidas Originals

Filed under: Collabo, Kicks, Upper Playground, adidas

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Our girl Lisa from Upper Playground just hit us off with these new Sam Flores designed sneaks. Here is some more info on them.

This Thursday, August 7th, marks the release of the Sam Flores adidas Originals sneaker for Upper Playground. This is the final installment of the four part series and the first hi top in the collection. 

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Posted on Aug 4th, 2008 by  beans 

adidas x Aesop Rock x Upper Playground

Filed under: Collabo, Kicks, Upper Playground, adidas

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This Thursday, July 31st, marks the release of the new Aesop Rock adidas Originals sneaker from Upper Playground. The Stan Smith shoe is the third release in the four-part series that also includes designs from fine artists Herbert Baglione, David Choe, and Sam Flores. There are only 500 pairs available of this sneaker worldwide. Cop yours at Upper Playground.More pics after the jump.

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Posted on Jul 28th, 2008 by  beans 

It’s Pay Day

Filed under: Cool Ish, Toys, Upper Playground

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Today is Pay Day…Toy Illustrator N8 Van Dyke releases his highly anticipatedPay Day collection at Upper Playground. His Pay Day figurines features a bank-robbing chimp in a detachable walrus mask toting a gun and a bag of money. There are currently three models available with each toy coming in at 5 1/2″ tall.  The glow in the dark version is above. Check out the brown and gray versions after the jump.

Available at Upper Playground

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Posted on Jul 24th, 2008 by  beans 

Upper Playground x adidas x David Choe

Filed under: Collabo, Kicks, Upper Playground, adidas

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Just got an email about this Upper Playground exclusive. Here is some info on it.

“As a follow-up to the Herbert Baglione release last week, on Thursday, July 24th Upper Playground will release the new David Choe adidas Originals sneaker. The Stan Smith shoe is the second release in the four-part series that also includes designs from Aesop Rock and Sam Flores.” Only 500 pairs are offered worldwide. Cop yours at Upper Playground. More pics after the jump.

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Posted on Jul 21st, 2008 by  beans