CITY TO CITY

Heaven Can Wait (Nosaj Thing Remix)

2010-01-06T15:35:00.002-08:00

TU FIESTA PERSONAL!

2010-01-06T15:35:00.001-08:00

STEAL MY SUSHINE!

2010-01-06T15:33:00.001-08:00

PRIDE!

2010-01-06T15:03:00.000-08:00

Opening Ceremony X Keds

2009-09-15T15:22:00.000-07:00

OPENING CEREMONY X KEDS/PROKEDS from PK09 on Vimeo.

Opening Ceremony, the ultra chic retail chain with stores in New York and West Hollywood, recently collaborated with slip-on authority Keds to create a capsule collection that launched just last week. Now available at the West Hollywood location, the Keds/PRO-Keds x Opening Ceremony designs were said to be inspired by "America as a whole." The emphasis on appropriate fabric choice for the collection shows—featuring a variety of denim washes and various bandanna patterns. Says Opening Ceremony creative director Humberto Leon, "We're really excited about the way this collaboration came out. The shoes feel and read exactly the way we wanted–something that's both classic and cool." The Champions and PRO-Keds are now available in both men's and women's sizes. read more... At la.racked.com

Red Bull Soapbox Race

2009-09-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

Spectators Ready, set, race! Red Bull Soapbox Race is coming to Los Angeles this September. Teams of up to 5 will be racing in one of the most outrageous races around. The race will be held at 5th & Grand in Downtown LA. Pits open at 11am, First Race at 1pm.

for more info goto: http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com/LosAngeles-2009/default.aspx

Dinah Washington

2009-09-15T14:58:00.000-07:00

Dinah Washington also known as the queen of the blues. I have been listening to a lot of her music lately and thought i would share one of her song's that I haven't been able to stop listening to you can find the song off the Verve Remixed Vol.4 . This song is not the original. enjoy!

Glass and Graff

2009-08-13T16:07:00.000-07:00

Flux Super 8!

2009-08-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

The Flux Super 8 are:
The Blackheart Gang (Cape Town, South Africa)
Max Erdenberger (Portland, USA)
Saam Farahmand (London, UK)
Sophie Gateau (Paris, France)
Miwa Matreyek (Los Angeles, USA)
Terri Timely (San Francisco, USA)
United Visual Artists (UVA) (London, UK)
YesYesNo (Amsterdam, NL + New York, NY + London, UK).

Opening Reception: August 15, 7 pm 10 pm.
Complimentary valet parking. All artists will be present. Performances by Miwa Matreyek, Saam Farahmand and Terri Timely.

Exhibit: August 15 - September 5
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am-6 pm and by appointment

Scion Installation L.A. Space
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232
+1-310-815-8840

Grnappletree's New Web Store!!

2009-08-13T15:52:00.000-07:00

Clink Link Below:

http://grnappletreestore.bigcartel.com/

Grnappletree has revamped there web store making it user friendly for all you lazy ass people out there haha. now go and buy some Grn!!

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!!

2009-07-30T15:57:00.000-07:00

Catch Me If You Can - Event Promo Spot - Los Angeles, Ca - August 2nd, 2009 from Enjoy Human on Vimeo.

Kinfolk and Smoke & Mirrors Present:
Catch Me If You Can: A Mystery Bicycle Ride
Benefiting the Pablove Foundation.
Featuring DJ Sets from NO MSG and The Mae Shi and Live Performances from The Headhunters, The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and Daedelus.

Ride Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 4 PM - 8 PM
Starting at Orange 20 Bicycles: 4351 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
The mystery ride will include games, prizes, raffle tickets, fun, and clues to the location of the after party.
Live performances from The Headhunters throughout the day.

Secret After Party Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 8 PM - 12AM
Location TBA, Open Bar, $5 dollars with Wristband/RSVP $10 without. RSVP: catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.com.
Live Acts: NO MSG, The Mae Shi (DJ Set), The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and Daedelus.

Please RSVP to: catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.com for secret after party address and discount.

For more information please visit: smokeandmirrorslife.com or wegotways.com

Sponsored by The Archrival, Origami Records, Blends LA, Orange 20 Bicycles, Trackosaurusrex, Enjoy Human, The Disco Vietnam, FMLY, LBC Sprints, Dangerbird Records, Filter Magazine, Honest Tea, Monster, and Asahi.

Lucy Liu

2009-07-15T15:12:00.000-07:00

Lucy Liu is one of the hottest asian women in the entertainment business!! AND SHE HAS FRECKLES DAAANG! damn if you dont agree your dumb!!

Catch Me If You Can

2009-07-15T15:04:00.001-07:00

Kinfolk and Smoke & Mirrors Life Present:

Catch Me If You Can: A Mystery Bicycle Ride
Benefiting the Pablove Foundation.
Featuring DJ Sets from NO MSG and The Mae Shi and Live Performances
from The Headhunters, The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and
Daedelus.

Ride Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 4 PM - 8 PM
Starting at Orange 20 Bicycles: 4351 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
The mystery ride will include games, prizes, raffle tickets, fun, and
clues to the location of the after party. Live performances from The Headhunters throughout the day.

Secret After Party Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 8 PM - 12AM
Location TBA, Open Bar, $5 dollars with Wristband/RSVP $10 without. RSVP: catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.com.
Live Acts: NO MSG, The Mae Shi (DJ Set), The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and Daedelus.

Please RSVP to:catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.comfor secret after party
address and discount.

For more information please visit: www.smokeandmirrorslife.com or www.wegotways.com

Sponsored by The Archrival, Origami Records, Blends LA, Orange 20
Bicycles, Trackosaurusrex, Enjoy Human, The Disco Vietnam, FMLY, LBC
Sprints, Dangerbird Records, Filter Magazine, Honest Tea, Monster, and Asahi.

About the Pablove Foundation:
The Pablove Foundation is named after Pablo Castelaz, the son of
Dangerbird Records co-founder Jeff Castelaz and his wife Jo Ann
Thrailkill. On May 17, 2008, Pablo was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms'
Tumor, a rare form of children's cancer. The cancer appeared out of
nowhere, with no warning signs in Pablo's general demeanor or health.
He underwent treatment at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. On
June 27, 2009, Pablo's individual fight with cancer ended. But we
fight on in his name, with the spirit of love that Pablo embodied and
inspired. Specifically, the Pablove Foundation makes an annual
contribution to cancer research and treatment at CHLA's Saban Research
Institute, one of the top cancer research facilities in the United
States. It also supports play activities, music and arts programs,
and sponsors play rooms in the soft tumor units at CHLA. These 'units'
are actually entire floors of the hospital, which are filled with
brave, beautiful children at any time of the year. A strolling
minstrel, aboard game, a book, or an art easel bring such joy to the heart of a
child whose life has been temporarily reduced to a small hospital
room. for more info go to www.pablove.org.

Ping Pong Dinner Table

2009-04-06T22:03:00.000-07:00

This is a classy look..come on how many times have you been hungry from playing a ping pong game..now you dont have to leave table to, just pull up a chair and start grubbin. PIMPIN!!

Rebecca Turbow

2009-03-31T13:13:00.001-07:00

Manhattan based designer, Rebecca Turbow, knows a thing or two about being chic. Famous for donning monochromatic outfits (a few years ago it was all turquoise, now she has subtly gone for shades of grey), Turbow’s Fall 09′ collection is a pleasing array of sophisticated charcoals and black, done in smart shapes and adorable detailing. Turbow can’t help but follow her family trade- having learned about fashion from her leather-smith father (whose own father was a furrier), Turbow learned to sew at a young age, and throughout high school insisted on strictly wearing her own fashions. Coming a long way from her days of college clothing design, Turbow has maintained her mod aesthetic. While Turbow draws inspiration from her longtime idol, early 1960’s “father of the space age” designer Andre Courreges, and finds new inspiration in Hussein Chalayan (the British/Turkish designer known for his modern architectural designs), she insists that it is really New York City that inspires her work. Her clothes have matured into a collection of pieces that are classy and sexy in the demurest of ways- suggestive cutouts on the shoulder of a dress, a collarbone exposing shift dress, and a feminine take on the boyfriend staples- soft t-shirts tucked into slim, high-waisted, cropped trousers. Using fabrics ordered from NYC’s very own Garment District, Turbow dynamically combines cotton, wool, and silk for her Fall collection, creating sweet silhouettes with a gathered bubble skirt, waist defining dresses that can easily go from day to night, and unexpected but adorable petal aplicaes draped down the breast of a simple silk shirt. In a time when the world seems to be falling apart, and one has to stop and ask themselves if fashion is all that important right now, Turbow is confident in her career choice. “You can’t feel bad about what you do. This is greater than me. It’s what I was meant to do.” Rebecca Turbow is being sold exclusively at Candy Store, Otte, and Pixie Market in New York.

via trend land

1981 Atari Ring

2009-03-31T12:51:00.000-07:00

The 1981 ‘ATARI Ring’ is handmade designed by Brooklyn-based Sakurako Shimizu - Created in 2008 from 18 karat gold and looks pretty Sick !! This man’s ring features a precise cast of the original Atari computer chip, available also in Silver, this will make a perfect gift for the stylishly, pc-loving, geeky gentleman.

Grnappletree Hypocrisy Spring 2009 collection

2009-03-31T11:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Springtime. The seasons have officially changed and we have released our latest delivery of Spring 2009. All these items will be available on www.80spurple.com in about a week.
Stay tuned for Summer 2009 previews...

We strive to create quality clothing every month in order to share our ideas with our customers. Everything we produce is hand made in our warehouse and approved by the owner/designer Luis Antonio before it hits anyone's hands. Please enjoy the latest delivery of our Hypocrisy Spring 2009 collection.
Grnappletree is crafted, developed, and released by a team composed of many different backgrounds and lifestyles. We are the common man making clothes for the common person.

Rebuild the middle class, fight Hypocrisy.

The Check Button Up is built in Los Angeles using 100 percent cotton Gingham fabric. We have decided to leave this shirt pocketless in order to maintain a dressier look. The soft breezy weight and feel of this shirt makes it perfect for a day at the office or a breezy night of walking the dog.

The Grid Button Up features Los Angeles construction on a unique short sleeve dress shirt. The grey cotton gingham checkered pattern is subtly offset with a white cotton insert of the top 1/4 of the collar. This shirt does feature a pocket but it is built into the shirt as a slide slit. Hide your hand or hide your wallet.

The Clear Button Up is similar in construction to the Grid Button Up. White cotton fabric throughout with a subtle grey cotton insert in the collar. Clean up. Grow up. Dress Up.

The Pure Hoody is available in both white and black colorways. This concept piece is built in Los Angeles starting with a black fleece zip up hoody. We decided to remove the sleeves, add epaulettes to the shoulders, and three D Ring connect straps. Strap in and go.

The Rebel Jacket is our reference to the motorcycle lifestyle that is quickly growing in fashion. This twill jacket features an offset zipper placement with some extremely unique cuffs which zip only a short distance up the arm. This piece also boasts two colorways, white or black, and is made in Los Angeles. Vroom Vroom.

Tee shirts available by clicking below...

Leica d-lux 4

2009-03-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

TO CA Mininmalist Wood Clock

2009-03-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

From the creative mind of Takumi, the TO:CA Wood Clock is ingenious in its minimalist, yet modern design. When off, the clock looks like a simple block of wood, but when activated you can clearly see the time in bright LED lights coming from inside the wood.

WOOOOOD!!!

Transmission Tradeshow at Los Angeles Market

2009-03-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited to escape into Transmission.
March 20-21 at the California Market Center
110 East 9th Street Los Angeles, CA 90079.
Located in the main lobby at ALobby3.
Featuring 3sixteen, Alex and Chloe, Christopher, LUDWIG,
Lead Derby, Hysteric Glamour, and GRN Apple Tree.

For More Information on the collections:
www.3sixteen.com
www.alexandchloe.com
www.welovechristopher.com
www.ludwigvantheman.com
www.leadderby.com
www.hystericglamourshop.com
www.grnappletree.com

Making of the Longchamp Campaign Feat. Kate Moss

2009-03-17T14:41:00.000-07:00

Kate Moss is a Longchamp girl for quite some time now. Since the house recently started a new offensive, in Ready To Wear territory, they brought along Sasha Pivovarova and managed an incredible ad campaign shot by amazing duo Mert and Marcus. Watch the Making of below - [via Cyana.Tv]

Calvin Harris

2009-03-17T12:47:00.000-07:00

It's hard to say exactly how Scottish singer/swinger Calvin Harris knows just what was "Acceptable in the '80s" — especially since he was born in '84 — but his hug-happy hit single is so spot-on, it doesn't really matter. And if "The Girls" seems tailor-made for a Robert Palmer-era American Apparel runway, that only makes the cheek that much sexier. Fun, funny, and insistently danceable, Harris' music is a throwback that will propel you right into tomorrow.

When
Saturday Mar 21 (10pm)

Where
Vanguard (6021 Hollywood Blvd)

THE DREAM...

2009-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

I know this song is kinda old but daaaamn its so nice like an ice cream on a hot day sooooo good go head touch it hahah..

LOVE THE BUTTERFLY DONT YOU....

Pas d'un

2009-03-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

A few years back, Pierre Andre Senizergues—the French-born founder of skate brand Etnies—needed a tux for the red carpet at Cannes. He was there promoting Leo's eco-doc The 11th Hour, which he helped finance, therefore his penguin suit had to be (so to speak) penguin-agreeable. His solution? Making one from organic wool, and even using old cassette tapes for the lapels. (They help with shine, apparently.) Now that one-off has inspired a full-on menswear line, called C-Pas. All the clothes are made from organic or reused materials, including wool coats cut from old army blankets and suit linings made from old shirts donated by Senizergues' NYC customers. For now, only clients can get the custom-made suits, but the full ready-to-wear line—including shirting, outerwear, and knits, with suits and tuxes produced by Martin Greenfield—will be available in June at Paris boutique Colette.

via men.style.com

Black Bird Fly 35mm

2009-03-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

BBF (known in Japan as the Black Bird, fly) Twin-Lens Reflex 35mm Camera. The camera shoots in a native square format on regular 35mm film, just like 120 film which makes processing and buying film much easier. WE NEED THIS NOW!!

On Another NOTE MIDDLECLASS IS getting back up in the party mix so be on the look out for our upcoming events which are always pantie droppers haha see you at one of these events. :D

MARCH 21st AT THE CROSBY

MARCH 28th RSVP to OUT@the-deck.net

APRIL 7th

GRN Life Drawing Event Recap

2009-02-23T18:53:00.000-08:00

This Sat. The great human beings at GRN throw an Event for the Artist. It was a success and keep on the look out for the pieces that where created at the event.

Grnappletree presents:

2009-02-09T22:10:00.000-08:00

Aquascutum

2009-01-31T19:53:00.000-08:00

Aquascutum, the quintessentially British luxury brand, has its 155 year
heritage firmly rooted in the tradition of the finest British tailoring.
The Aquascutum-owned factory in Corby, Northamptonshire, where all
core Aquascutum product including coats, raincoats and trenches, is
still made, underscores the company's support and nurture of the
British textile industry and ensures its reputation for authenticity and
innovation is maintained.

As a luxury fashion brand, Aquascutum creates beautifully crafted
product, whose luxurious design and attention to detail are
paramount. Aquascutum's 'Crafted in England' logo is a mark of
authentic luxury and is seen throughout the world on all
English-produced product.

for more visit www.aquascutum.com

Size Em Up!!!

2009-01-26T18:25:00.000-08:00

aint no time to sleep....

oldie's but goodie's....

stay tuned for more adventures of the city to city crew.. DON'T SLEEP!! SON!!

The DIsco Vietnam

2009-01-25T16:44:00.000-08:00

The Disco Vietnam IS LIFE AND IF YOU WANT LIVE YOU NEED TO VISIT THERE SITE!!! SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS!!!!

AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE DISCO VIETNAM: DEATH RACE 2012 from GRN Apple Tree on Vimeo

Visit them at www.thediscovietnam.blogspot.com

R&B FRIDAYS

2009-01-23T14:13:00.001-08:00

SOoo at work we used to have r&b youtube battles every tuesday but i feel like friday's would be a better fit since the weekend is here and we all want a little lovin over the weekend right!! haha well here is my first video dont hesitate to send me videos or post them in the comments i want to see what you guys got on me hahah..ENJOY!!

Song of the day!!

2009-01-22T17:30:00.000-08:00

Grnappletree: The Movement Collection Delivery 1

2009-01-22T17:06:00.000-08:00

The Box Button up is a light grey cotton/poly blend short sleeve dress shirt. It features a grey check patterned contrast fabric on the collar and placket with light grey buttons throughout. This dressier piece conveys a bow tie like perception with a strong sense of simple confidence. Made in the U.S.A.

The Desolate Button up is a 100 percent charcoal cotton blend long sleeve dress shirt. It features light grey cotton contrast fabric inserts on the right cuff and top 1/4 of the collar. This concept was meant to emulate a strong presence within the daily work world. This is the perfect stand out which also allows the wearer to easily blend into his white, grey, or blue collar habits. Made in the U.S.A.

The Reflection Jacket is composed of charcoal nylon and black light weight ribbing on the waist and cuffs. Throughout the chest and back there is subtle purple piping along with some neck strapping detail to boot. The Reflection Jacket will keep you dry while also allowing you to move throughout your day, reflecting your economic angst onto the world. Made in the U.S.A.

The Blinded Button up is a 100 percent cotton blend short sleeve hooded tee shirt. This particular piece features diagonal pleats along the right side towards the bottom of the front. The button up is rounded out with black buttons throughout. This piece is perfect for layering in formal and casual situations. Don’t let anything rain on your parade. Made in the U.S.A.

The Control Jean is part of our Prague Fit Program. It is composed of Dark Japanese Indigo Denim with aqua polka dot lining in the pockets and waist. It also features a GRN burlap label on the back right waist band. This slim fit jean has a zip fly, seven silver rivets, and a silver button. The color will match perfectly with most outfits and meant to be worn every day. Made in the U.S.A.

To see more Grnappletree visit www.grnappletree.com

Ute Ploier Fall 2009

2009-01-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

After winning the prize for best men's collection at the Hyeres fashion festival, Austrian Ute Ploier launched her eponymous label in 2003. Ploier's is a thoroughly modern collection that presents menswear pieces of all social standings from the double-breasted suit to the hoodie. Textiles and the manufacturing process are a constant focus as well. Layering and mixing of various special or unusual fabrics and meticulous construction details pervade the collection. Poiler was a student of Raf Simons' at the University of Applied Arts of Vienna. Time To suit up...

For more photo's visit www.thefashionisto.com

MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK

2009-01-21T18:33:00.000-08:00

Obama did the damn thing!!!

Jay-Z My President is black Remix LIVE 1-18-09 from pleasedontstare on Vimeo.

Archrival cut & sew

2009-01-21T18:06:00.000-08:00

ARCHRIVAL
349 E. 2ND STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA. 90012
213.626. 2230

http://www. thearchrival. com/
http://www. thearchrival. com/
http://www. thearchrival. com/

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MiddleClass & Archrival: Preview of whats to come....

2009-01-21T17:09:00.001-08:00

2009 is here and it's time to saddle up and start to hustle till we cant hustle no more keep your eyes open for the upcoming art project inspired by these photo's that is currently in the works as we speak....DON'T SLEEP!!

Valerio Carrubba

2009-01-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Milan based painter Valerio Carrubba is an extreme hyperrealism painter. The paintings are Dali inspired. Some of his works are painted twice; one brushstroke lying on top of the other. This double painting emphasizes the colors and repeats the form in order not to describe them but almost to deny them. His work is Absolutely stunning and disturbing.

photos from http://cyanatrendland.com

Archrival/Middleclass

2007-09-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

The Crosby

2007-09-24T19:13:00.000-07:00

A day with my monkey

2007-09-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

Days with no rest and Nights with no sleep

2007-08-27T16:33:00.001-07:00

Milk and Cookies

2007-07-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

HIOoOoOo

2007-07-11T10:13:00.000-07:00