- I’ve written for @artefactmag about New York’s public access TV in the 70s/80s - TV channels where anyone could make their own show, almost entirely uncensored. I spoke to Alex Bennett, the producer of Al Goldstein’s notorious sex-themed magazine show Midnight Blue, who shared some never before seen photos taken on the show’s set in the 70s. I also uncovered the origin story of a man called ‘Eric in his Underwear’ which is as weird as it sounds. There’s a link in my bio so take a look.We made a magazine. It’s issue 20 of ARTEFACT, the UAL magazine you probably don’t know exists. It’s got some great stuff inside and I’m not just saying that because I’m in it; our team put together some quality journalism and it’s totally free, too. Give @artefactmag a follow and keep an eye out if you want to know where you can get a copy next week.A £10,000 quilt ruined my lifeThe city, empty, but alive in its texture.I’m in there, somewhere.Works of Lee Krasner up close. She created these meticulous, suffocating spaces that speak boldly and embody a certain eclecticism prevalent throughout her life. Go and see them in person.I truly wish I could give you a credible reason for why I purchased the late 60s child’s bath toy - like that I’m having a kid or just bought a house with a bath, for instance - so I wouldn’t have to admit that it’s because I like it as some kind of weird art object.Views of the old fire station. Taken on a Casio Exilim EX-S2.Shout-out to everyone refusing to accept that the early 2000s have come to an end. Taken on a Casio Exilim EX-S2.A verdant pocket of quietness amongst the force of it all.
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EarthBound-Inspired Planners, Covers and More from Hobonichi’s Full 2018 Accessories Line-Up
Hobonichi have revealed their full collection of covers and accessories for the 2018 Techo planner, due to go on sale on September 1st. We took a look at the first EarthBound-inspired cover unveiled by Shigesato Itoi‘s lifestyle brand earlier this month, but … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Games Culture, Merchandise, Posts
Tagged Accessories, Design, EarthBound, Games Culture, Hobonichi, Japan, Merchandise, Mother, Shigesato Itoi
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EarthBound-Inspired Covers Return for Hobonichi’s 2018 Accessory Collection
Following on from last year’s stunning collection of accessories, EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi’s Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi) have introduced the first of their new range of covers for the Hobonichi Techo planner inspired by the cult classic Nintendo RPG. In the run-up to … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, Design, EarthBound, Games Culture, Hobonichi, Japan, Merchandise, Mother, Shigesato Itoi
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THUNDERBOX x Technōs Collab Serves up the Ultimate Accessory for Hot-Blooded Tough Guys
Thanks to Japanese fashion label THUNDERBOX, you’ll never again have to go downtown without a stylish, understated way of expressing your love for Technōs’ flagship Kunio-kun series on your person. They’re ideal for wearing to any back-alley brawl, dodgeball game or … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Games Culture, Merchandise, Posts
Tagged Accessories, Famicom, Fashion, Games Culture, Japan, Kunio-kun, Merchandise, River City Ransom, Technos Japan, THUNDERBOX
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Unique fashion and a cultural treasure trove, hidden on the third floor of an unassuming Nakano building
The latest instalment of Toco Toco features KAE, a Tokyo-based accessory designer and founder of fashion brand High-Me, showcasing her retro-inspired acrylic work. At a glance, it may seem bizarre to see something like this crop up on a games culture-focused site. … Continue reading
Posted in People, Places, Posts, Video
Tagged Accessories, Fashion, Japan, KAE, Nazo no Mise, People, THUNDERBOX, Toco Toco, Video
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MOTHER 2 x Hobonichi returns for 2017 planner accessory collection
The Hobonichi Techo daily planner, a brainchild of Japanese copywriter, TV personality and creator of the MOTHER series Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi), is back with a brand new lineup of stationary and accessories for 2017, including a selection that … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, EarthBound, Fashion, Hobonichi, Merchandise, Mother, Nintendo, Shigesato Itoi
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Get decked out with Mr. Saturn accessories and stationary from Hobonichi
Shigesato Itoi is no stranger to making use of the colourful cast of the Mother series on a wide variety of products, ranging from fabric covers for the Hobonichi Techo planner to Haramaki ‘belly warmers’. The next items to join … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion
Tagged Accessories, Art, EarthBound, Fashion, Hobonichi, Merchandise, Mother, Nintendo, Shigesato Itoi
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Now’s your chance to dress like a copy of ‘Gamest’
UK-based GAMETEE, producers of many luxury game-inspired clothing items, have released a t-shirt design that gives you the ability to look like a 90s Japanese gaming magazine any time you want. The ‘TOKYO RETRO – Sublimation’ tee features a nostalgic full-print collage … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Merchandise
Tagged Accessories, Arcade, Fashion, Game Boy, Gamest, Japan, Magazine, Merchandise, Nintendo, Retro Games, SNES, Super Famicom
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Saying goodbye to Club Nintendo
It was June 2006 when I registered my first ever item, a silver Nintendo DS bundled with Mario Kart DS, on a loyalty program that was then known as ‘Nintendo VIP 24:7’. It may seem surprising to some, but back … Continue reading
Posted in Features, Games Culture, Merchandise, Music
Tagged Accessories, Club Nintendo, DS, Fashion, Features, Game Boy Advance, Games Culture, Merchandise, Music, Nintendo, Wii
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You aren’t cool unless you’re wearing Xevious jeans.
Cospa, a Japanese fashion company who primarily produce cosplay goods, have decided to fill the gaping hole in every person’s wardrobe by creating Xevious jeans. I have to be honest, I never thought I’d end up writing about Xevious and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion, Merchandise
Tagged Accessories, Arcade, Art, Fashion, Import, Japan, Merchandise, Namco, Xevious
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Now you can pretend you’re Luigi by dealing up with these Mario playing cards
When you think of Mario’s bright and cheery adventures, gambling is unlikely to come into your mind. Well, perhaps you’ve visited Princess Peach’s Rec room in Super Mario 64 DS and placed a few sneaky bets on a game … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, Art, Import, Japan, Mario, Merchandise, Nintendo
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