Nicotine Skull By CHICHI

Price Upon Request.
Available online and In Store

A Cut Above The Rest

Polks S/S

Lucky Clovers S/S

Deep Navy L/S

Here you go boys and girls...new FULKA releases; hand picked cotton fabric with Japanese cuts. All sewn up perfectly stiched to wrap over your shoulders perfectly.

NEW ACCESORIES IN STORE

Earings by Austin Castaned THANK YOU I LOVE YOU
Necklace by FUTURA
Multi-chain Necklace

RAISING AWARENESS

"Since informing the populace of a public concern is often regarded as the first step to changing how the institutions handle it, raising awareness is often the first activity any advocacy group engages in."

When we started the blog, we wanted to raise concern about what was happening in Manila or wherever that needed much attention that was related to art, fashion and anything in between what was found in common media. Anything that would draw inspiration.

And as we started to materialize into a store, we wanted to show people that there can be something different , retail does not have to be robotic or insitutionalized by a mall, that there is still freedom for creativity in spaces unfound.

So in ode to our beliefs and to everyone who has supported us for the past months, we give you the RAISE AWARENESS tee. Join us as we flip the bird to whatever's bugging anybody. Fuck 'em!

Tightening The Loose Ends

Wallet chains were popularized in the 1950s, as an essential accessory for bikers who wanted to keep from losing their wallets during rides. They later became a favorite of skaters, punks, grunge youth, and other subcultures in future generations.

Designed for both function and form, this leather wallet chain is made from genuine top grain black cow leather for a natural and organic feel. Each strap is hand-braided from six strands for added durability, has antique metal swivel dog hooks to attach to belt loop or wallet, and features a coque chinchilla feather and three loose strands (appx. 9" long) on one end.

Available in single-strap (17") and double-straps (16.5" and 18").

All in store at 7274 Malugay St. San Antonio Village ., Makati. Get them while their there!

WALL LORDS UPDATE

Exactly 14 days til WALL LORDS people!
We're all really excited for this and we're pretty sure you are too!

But before anything else, we have a simple request for everyone at the event,
ABSOLUTELY NO TAGGING PLEASE!! :)
We cannot stress this enough folks. This could get you (or the crew you're affiliated with) kicked out of the event. So yeah, deadly serious. We will have a tag wall set-up during the event so we hope everybody can comply with this.

In case you haven't had the chance to check out the new poster, please do so now!
Nothing much has changed except that ENTRANCE IS FREE! :)
There really is no reason for you to miss this at all.

August 7; The Collective; 1-9PM

For people looking for directions to The Collective, please visit this link.
Trust us, it's got everything you need to know.

We'd also like to thank the great people at Team Manila for helping us make this event possible. In case you didn't know, Wall Lords PH is a part of Manila Design Week 2010. Check out their facebook page here. Save the dates for that week. The official MDW10 kick-off party happens right after WL so be sure to stick around for that!

- FROM WALL LORDS OFFICIAL SITE

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NEW DROPS!

We have a new collection of tees!
Take your pick and check them out in store!

PROUD RACE

Proudly Local. Proudly Filipino brand proud race has entered the doors of BLACKBOOKdesign.
The mostly ladies and somewhat androgynous collection is now in store.
Proud Race has been waving it's banner and our country's in Singapore based store BLACKMARKET and it now has a local presence here in the BLACKBOOKdesign store at 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village Makati.

Come by to see more of what they've got! See you girls in store!

New Drops!

FULKA by BLACKBOOKdsn

Red w/ White Weave Chambray L/SGray Chambray L/SWhite Polka S/S

Lucky Clovers Cotton S/S

Double Strap Waxed Leather Wallet Chain

Against All Elements is the first quarter collection of Fulka by BLACKBOOKdsn.
It's a reaction to everything around us. The apparel that we've made is meant to be worn everyday and it is made considering the basic needs of a man to be used as he goes through everything that bombards him.

This is just part of the collection You can see our whole line in A DISSERTATION OF STYLE this Saturday. Check the link.

other pieces : LORD VKTOR SELVAGE for BLACKBOOKdsn (available upon request)
Visvim Mastermind Kiefer

Converse - Stick To Your Classic

It's not enough for legendary brandConverse to have the best selling and most classic sneaker sillhouette in the world. After They've tapped actors , rock - stars , artists and the masses to produce and support their all time classic , they're now venturing into music. They got artists to collaborate this time in a compilation album that gets 3 musicians to do a song to promote them in a track and compiled n a mixtape.

The newest song off the album, ‘All Summer,’ features Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, Kid Cudi and Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend.

It just goes to show i guess that classic always reigns over the trends. Basic is the obviously the simplest is the most relatable form of aesthetics and the best way to influence is to get the best people, to keep it simple for others to relate. In terms of style, simple and stealthy will always be reliable.

Correct me if i'm wrong but I stand on this opinion. Good Job Converse, here's to the Chuck Taylor

See behind the scenes footage here

Destroy Your Enemy; Have A Better Taste

To all the sneaker heads out there, I introduce to you Taka Hayashi;

A self taught painter / illustrator / graphic designer, Taka was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1971. He moved to the U.S. in 1981 and relocated himself in Santa Monica where the early 80’s Skateboarding scene had a huge impact on his life & art. I've been a fan of his since his first syndicate line with VANS dropped in '09. He proves that there can be a fusion with self - expression / personal style and design together with footwear that is classic to produce products that are just a little above your run - of - the - mill tounge and taste buds. And another thing, it's all self - taught and natural progression.

And from a designers perspective; his attention to detail is a bar to reach. Watch and learn.

MULTIPLE ELBOW DROPS

Get down! BLACKBOOKdesign is releasing a new line of tee this Friday!
July23 2010togethere with SUPERMIKKI drops!
This event coincides with Meidey at Malugay! Like the poster? Thank Mikki...it's just a teaser for what we're releasing! You're all invited !

Engineered Garments. Intelligent Style.

Cambric or chambray is a lightweight cotton weave used as fabric for lace and needle work. It is possibly named after Baptiste of Cambrai which is in France.. It's usually made with Egyptian or American cotton. in some cases polymer fibres can be added. Cambric is also used as a coating for professional playing cards, to protect them for longer and make them easier to handle.
Chambray is one of the most malleable and versatile fabrics that you can use. During the 1980's and 1990 it was an iconic casual wear. In America, it used as workman's shirts and the fabric is dyed in indigo blue and weaved with white cotton to make it sturdy hence it's iconic look and it's history of use.. Therefore there is that term ; "blue - collar". The chambray shirts used to be sold by brands such as Ralph Lauren and would retail to up to 270$.

This time Engineered Garments has used chambray. With contrasting dark stitching and black and red buttons. 2 button - fastening utility chest pockets, reinforced elbow stitch detail gusset hem side seams and button adjustable cuffs. Im really liking the new Brogue slip - ons as well., as i've been wearing Brogue boots for some time now, this is a fresh twist in design for a classic style.
The jacket is just an add - on to what could be a good outfit. It's a great use of fabric and heritage style.

Love, The Smiths

Morissey is one of the best lyricists to have lived. And that pompadour is insane. Here's to a happy cloudy day in Manila. Open your umbrellas everyone.

Falling Asleep Beneath The Flowers

Complacency has gotten the hold of a modern filipino's mind - set. Steady to be in one place just one comfortable place. Would it be dangerous to say that we as people have decided to be poop? Back in the 80's it was the groovy hangover from the 70's eager to rid ourselves off that american colonialism, but never really shaking it - off completley. In the early 90's there was that striving to become fresh - young and ambitious for life but in a much more simpler realistic way ; with the emergence of movies like - The Ninja Kids, The Bagets and That's Entertainment storming it's way into pop culture. But nothing would be more powerful an influence to complacency or evidence than the noon - time shows. Eat Bulaga was a major contributor and also the likes of ASAP and i forgot the many many names other shows had. Fast - forward to 2010 and it's now all about changing the government and WOWOWEE. It seems like from the hungry and ambitious decades to the eager yearning of a new - filipino., We've been forced with the notion that to be succesfull, you have to be famous.

We as a people have been brough up to just follow the command.If you're not famous , you can't make it. If your not famous, you should just follow orders. We've forgotten that there are shit - loads of people here with talent , charisma , natural - drive and know - how to beat any person or the person next to him / her. It seems we haven't shaken off imperialism and colonialism in that sense 'cause we still have that "slave" mentallity and that crab mentallity.

What is the result of all this complacency ; you got people living without even finding - out that they have potential or you have people full of potential but never really expanding their mind - set and just sitting down on their asses until their brains plop under their butts and they fart it out. And also , we have people who have forgotten the luxury of appreciating the fine details. Quality now in every context has decreased. because of this slave mentallity.

I guess what im saying is, that you have to stop waiting for orders and get yourself to order yourself around. Maybe in that sense, we can create sub-cultures from that energy of initiative, develop a better eye and appreciation for things. I guess what im saying is if you really are alive , then LIVE it. Maybe when that happens there will be more opportunities for everybody and our country would stop being and feeling so poor.

BLACKOOK DAYLIGHT

DAYLIGHT V :

Saving the best for last.

July 10, 2010, 3PM.

Blackbook, The Collective, Malugay, MKTI.

At the same time BLACKBOOKdesign is releasing new shirts and the release of SUPERMIKKI colorway!

See you all in the blood bank. Follow BBDSN on Twitter : twitter.com/BlackbookDSN

EDIT : BLACKBOOK is postponing it's shirt releases but DAYLIGHT AND SUPERMIKKI STILL GO ON :)

THERE GOES A HERO.

KAWS Museum Exhibit Opening from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.

Every decade there comes an artist who stands out amongst the crowd. In my opinion, there would be a handfull per decade. But very rarely does the light shine upon one so often and so bright .. There was , Dali , Warhol , Koons , Hirst? - - that it makes you think... this is the one. That artist in that moment, deserves that much light upon them. The reason for this will always remain a mystery and i would never want to know. This preserves the awe factor and the magic that is what is blessing my eyes.

I would always want to become an artist. Prolific, free ,proud , enigmatic, marketable, never hungry, never stopping, always responsible for your work. Is it Warhol that said? I think it's about time artists, don't starve or become hungry. I would like to become that kind of artist.

Well in this train of thought, Here's KAWS in his exhibit opening. In this decade, for me...There is no light brighter shined upon than there is on KAWS. I'm not complaining. - - "There goes my hero, watch as he goes. He's ordinary."

GET DESTROYED

It's on like donkey kong. Raise our flag up high, in Shanghai, China. But first, you got to destroy or be destroyed by fellow wariors in the biggest graff jam in Asia:

So you think your crew has what it takes to be the best? This is your chance to prove it!
Its official! The biggest graff jam in Asia is now on Philippine soil! WALL LORDS PHILIPPINES 2010 will push through on August. The best crews in the country will battle each other out for pride, glory, and the right to represent the Philippines at the Wall Lords Grand Finals to be held in Shanghai, China. No more stalling, no more holding back. IT IS ON! Who wants it the most?

The Philippine stage of Wall Lords is now officially open for registration!

To register your crew, email your crew info at wall.lordsph10@gmail.com.

1. Please include the crew name, names of participating members (2-3 members),
   
2. contact numbers (give 2 if possible),


3. 3 pictures of your works (in med-hi res quality),



4. and your reference website if possible.
   
   Decide wisely on which members you want to represent your crew before registering. You can only register your crew once.
   
   Deadline for registration is on Friday July 9 (one week from now). Submissions past this date will not be entertained.
   
   Thank you and good luck! VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE PHILIPPINE LEG HERE

SOUL FILLET

SOUL FILLET
JULY 2 @ B - SIDE @ THE CoLLECTIVE

7274 MALUGGAY ST, SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE, MAKATI
PARTY STARTS AT 9:30 PM
NO COVER

DJs RYE and J-HOON on the 1s and 2s spinning lean cuts of hip hop, electro and soul and everything in between

PERFORMANCES by RBTO and NIMBUS 9

BEATMAKERS LOUNGE
CALIPH8, PASTA GROOVE, CH++, MILKRIDDLES and ARBIE WON bringing you the best in experimental beats and sounds

CYPHER SESSION with MCs PROTEGE, FUEGO and NYCO MACA with sticky instrumentals by JAMES SACE on rhodes, G on the bass and J-HOON on the drums

We're gonna call up other MCs for the cypher session so if you're an MC drop by!

Love and Support by:
THE // Commune // Ritual // B-SIDE // Vinyl on Vinyl // UNSCHLD

SOUL FILLET IS A NEUTRAL GROUND FOR EVERYONE. DROP BY FOR THE LOVE - LOVE OF THE SCENE, LOVE FOR OUR LOCAL TALENT, LOVE FOR YOUR HOMIES and ESPECIALLY LOVE OF THE MUSIC.

SHARE THE LOVE, SPREAD THE WORD....SOUL FILLET