MIX: lazy brain

Some music for your LAZY BRAIN.

Featuring:

California Scheming__Maria Minerva

Dear Les Friends__Hotel Mexico

Balafonix__Elmore Judd

Patients__Lord Boyd

Midnight Cruising (Mickey Moonlight's Dub)__Hypnolove

Linsen (ft. Seth Bolton)__Feast of Violet

Unwise__Stareaway

Romance Layers__Gang Gang Dance

Books__Blank Dogs

Ghost__Re.You

Glowing Cat__Putsch '79

Timing, Forget the Timing (Kerrier District Remix)__Black Devil

Harden my Heart__Quarterflash

Clark Country Record Fair__Saint Etienne 

Calgary Fashion @ The Gallery on First Street

*image courtesy of www.calgaryfashion.ca

A quick thanks to Calgary Fashion for coming out this past Saturday to cover the TOTO RICO party. What a nice bunch they are.

Check out the story HERE.

What's Next

As many of you already know, The Gallery on First Street will soon be undergoing some changes, as we prepare to launch our new project, "Understudy". First, store improvements. Without giving away too much, I'll say that we're planning to open up our space, creating additional room for merchandising, comfortable shopping, and palling around. We can't wait. Next, we're hitting the road in search of some exciting new stock. Hopefully, some of our clients will be interested in assisting us with our final selections, but more on that later.

In the meantime, feel free to come down and check out what's left of our sale. Also, keep checking here for updates on renovations, buying trips and of course, in-store events.

BLOG: 9-Eyes

*images taken from 9-eyes

I still recall the day that Google street-mapped my city. I remember being at work and thinking "when did I cut the grass last?"

Check out 9-Eyes, a blog by Jon Rafman for some really interesting moments captured by Google's vehicle-mounted camera.

TOTALLY RICH

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday night for the TOTO RICO launch at The Gallery on First Street. We couldn't have asked for a better turnout. For those of you who couldn't make it down on Saturday, we still have some of Ted's perfectly realized tanks in stock. 

Again, thank you everyone who christened this space with sweet behaviour. See you at the next party! 

MIX: SO TOTO

This thicker-than-a-thatched-roof mix by Teddy Celebration was born of the same potent jungle juices as his tank tops, which are available at the Gallery on First Street starting tomorrow night. Phew! Have a great weekend everyone!

SO TOTO TRACKLIST

On My Way To - Phil Carmen

Lifted - Lemonade

Triple Ring - Canblaster

Joy Ride - Rick Derringer

Cinco De Mayo - War

If I Gave You A Party - Sexual Harrassment

Roller - April Wine

Laker - Ssaliva

Delius (Song of Summer) - Kate Bush

Dancing Room Only - Harvey Scales

Uprock - Rock Steady Crew

Carpet People - Theo Parrish

Summerfest 86' - Miami Horror

Spring Rain - Silvetti

I'm Crazy - Starbuck

What We Gonna Do - Ultimate 3 MCs

Summer Soft - Stevie Wonder

Endless Summer - Beach Boys

Summer - War

Get Down With The Jam Band (Joey Negro Edit) - John Gibbs Band

Hot Hot Summer Day (Theo Parrish Edit) - Sugar Hill Gang

Atmosphere Strut - Cloud One

Neeve (Permanent Vacation Mix) - Woolfy

Hi-Jack - Barrabas

Streets Of Calcutta - Ananda Shankar

Born To Be Wild - Wilson Pickett

Give It To Me - the Troggs

Open My Eyes - The Nazz

You're Tearing Me Apart - Teenage Head

Jungle City - Lexx

Magical Body - Los Angeles T.F.

Not Tonight (Dimitri Edit) - Macho

Key West - Village People

Thunder Island -- Jay Ferguson

We're Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time - Trooper

SALE

Beginning tomorrow, we're on sale at First Street.

TOTO RICO + SPACE BABES

                                 

*tanks by TOTO RICO. Available at the Gallery on First Street starting this Saturday @ 8pm


Join us this Saturday, June 18th, for the official launch of TOTO RICO. There'll be easy-going tunes, refreshing drinks, and a ton of chips - kettle cooked, nacho, everything.  Also, following our little get-together, open your minds to SPACE BABES - proper partying at a location yet to be announced. Come here to find out where.

TOTO RICO Launch 8-midnight @ The Gallery on First Street
SPACE BABES late-late @ ???

  

TED TALKS: Malcolm McLaren

EVENT: TOTO RICO

On Saturday, June 18th beginning at 8pm, your friends at the Gallery on First Street will be hosting an in-store party to celebrate the launch of TOTO RICO. Come and get tanked(topped). More to come...

ATTENTION: Sons and Daughters

jeans: APC rescue

shirt + tie: naked & famous

hat: brixton

navy short-sleeve polo: penfield

lightweight cotton plaid shirt: amongst friends

lightweight cotton plaid shirt: amongst friends

white short-sleeve polo: penfield

light denim shirt: amongst friends
short sleeve red gingham shirt: marshall artist

The day when your Dad can sharpen a knife while reclining in an armchair at the carshow without being harangued is nearly here! Kidding aside, on Sunday, June 19th, why not show your Dad a little appreciation by giving him a smart, summery shirt. Above, you'll find some father-friendly options. 

Rainy Day, Push Play #2

BLOG: Awesome People Hanging out...

*all images taken from "awesome people hanging out together".

I came upon this tumblr via The Guardian UK Culture page. Simply put, Awesome People Hanging out Together  is a photo-blog featuring images and video of unexpected celebrity pairings, triples and pool parties. It's nice to see mostly interesting "well-knowns" from generations near and far enjoying candid moments together. As for what's being celebrated, discussed, savoured or indulged in, that's up to your overactive (hopefully) imagination.

APC: Founder, Jean Touitou

*APC denim just in. All cuts.

Making of: INVENTORY #4

*A few copies of Inventory #4 are still available at the Gallery on First Street.

Inspiration: 1970's IDEA

source: IDEA #120

designed by: Eugene J. Grossman

source: IDEA #139

artist: Isao Nishijima

source: IDEA #139

artist: "Currier & Ives" 

source: IDEA #111

designed by: top left, Etsushi Kiyohara. top right, Kazumasa Nagai. bottom left, Mitsuo Katsui. bottom right, Ikko Tanaka.

photo: Sei Taniguchi 

source: IDEA #120
artist: Silvio Coppola


Recently, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a box of old IDEA design books from the 1970's. Subtitled "International Advertising Art", IDEA features detailed pieces on pre-digital graphic designers and artists from around the world, as well as regular segments on corporate identity and marketing design.

Striped Down

Nothing says Summer like stripes, right? Right.

t-shirt: marshall artist, l/s crew neck: amongst friends, zip-up: marshall artist, t-shirt: marshall artist, l/s crew: amongst friends

Restock: APC DENIM

We've just received a re-stock of A.P.C. denim including the New Standard, Petite Standard, New Cure and Rescue.

Now Auditioning: UNDERSTUDY

To operate on this historically significant block as it undergoes such momentous change has inspired us a lot. In keeping up with the transformation of First Street, we've developed some new plans of our own. 

As all great garments begin with the fabric, our project begins with a name.  "Understudy" is a concept born from curiosity, exploration and respect. In our eyes, ears and hands, there's never too much to see, to hear, or to feel. At Understudy, it will be our mission to present a range of select goods that reflect our own interests in a way that's both personal and uncovered.  

In the meantime, visit us at the Gallery on First Street, where the minds behind Understudy continue to prepare in anticipation of being called to the stage.

Spring Departure

black wax-cotton jacket: marshall artist
grey hooded sweater: mananoshe
plaid button-down shirt: amongst friends
black canvas/leather duffle: naked & famous

navy bomber jacket: marshall artist
plaid shirt-jacket: marshall artist
grey stripe crew: amongst friends
backpack: amongst friends


This time of year always makes me think of travel. Compared with summer, springtime airfares and accommodation are more reasonably priced, plus overcrowded attractions are less of an issue. So long as one's prepared for unstable weather, spring is the BEST time to take a trip. Above you'll find some lightweight spring jackets which are wind and/or water resistant, plus some versatile layering pieces. Also, don't forget to bring a good daypack for carrying everything you'll need, including a compact umbrella and sunscreen. You'll likely use both on the same afternoon.

Grad+Cake+Birthday+Sunshine

FACT mix 247: Jay Weed

Here's a MIX that's perfect for promoting productivity on a grey, rainy afternoon. Equal parts bottomless depth and surface-snapping percussion, Jay Weed's mix for Fact seems to end only moments after it begins. For this mix and more, check FACT often. Mixes are posted for download for a limited time.

How To: Hair by Men's Non-No #299

Here, we offer you a tiny glimpse inside the most comprehensive, monthly young-men's lifestyle magazine on the planet. From Japan, it's "Men's Non-No". The most amazing thing about this magazine, is the amount of content packed into its pages, which are, again, published EVERY month. Compared with  western magazines, conventional advertising between the covers of Non-No is fairly limited, while exclusive editorial bits are instead shot and styled to sell product. Also, every product in this magazine has a price posted beside it. Above, you'll see pages from a reoccurring segment which offers grooming ideas. For more, click HERE.

dirty sound system - summer 2011 (un)mixtape

Get THIS while you can. Highly recommended.