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It feels more than a bit absurd to profess that Margaret Howell, a designer who is remarkably reserved in all facets of her work, has been generating a lot of buzz lately. And yet, with a New Balance collaboration on the way and a quintessentially crisp collection in stores now, it seems that Howell, who has oft been described as a “fashion outsider,” finds herself squarely in the center of menswear’s general purview. Despite this heightened level of interest in her designs, it would be tough to imagine Howell responding, or even thinking twice about the fact that her name has been orbiting through publications and conversations with greater frequency as of late. With nearly forty years in this industry under her belt, it’s clear that for Howell attention is not the end goal.

This attitude can be perceived in each of her designs, all of which bare a specific production date but look as though they could be from 1972, or 1996, just as easily as they could be from 2014. Howell, who founded her eponymous label out of her house in 1970, started incredibly small, producing nothing but shirts (which she wholesaled to the likes of Ralph Lauren), but today her company has grown into a powerhouse of English style. And that’s what most important about Howell, she has never lost her English edge. Her clothes still carry that air of classic Anglo refinement, even if they are decidedly more casual than the wares you’d find on Savile Row.

Howell has always prioritized quality over trend, partnering with companies like John Smedley and Macintosh to create clothing that might be forward thinking from an aesthetic perspective, but is grounded by her country’s heritage of highly durable goods. Howell’s minimalist creations might be too understated (read: too normal) for some, but if there’s one thing Howell knows after all the years, it’s how to make a garment that endures. A Howell jacket today is likely to get just as much wear ten, or even twenty years from now, and there’s not really many “fashion” designers that can make that claim.

Who's going to argue that stuffing a veritable world of music in your pocket isn't awesome? Probably very few. One of the downsides to the digital age, though, is that musicians often get the short end of the stick when it comes to payment. Spotify...

Described as both “a painter and a prankster,” artist Mark Flood’s works are often dark in both appearance and theme. Best known for his contribution to Culturcide, a post-punk band out of Houston, Texas, and his spray-painted bold lettering that asked his viewers to “Commit Suicide” or “Masturbate Often,” Flood’s tendency to be a disruptive force will now be on display as part of Supreme’s artist collaboration. Available as two skate decks lacquered in black, with the undersides featuring stenciled texts–“Mom Died” or “Dad Died”–against the graphic of freshly paved asphalt, the rather blunt statements are also a declaration of sadness and the finality that we all have to die one day.

Both decks will be available starting this Thursday, May 29th, through Supreme’s retail locations in New York, Los Angeles and London. The collaborative works will also be available via Supreme’s online store, followed by its stores across Japan on Saturday, May 31st.

Release Dates:
May 29, 2014 (Thursday) – New York, Los Angeles, London & Online
May 31, 2014 (Saturday) – Japan

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BitTorrent announced its new file format, the Bundle, just over a month ago, giving artists new tools to control content distributed P2P. Now, Public Enemy is one of the first to take advantage of those features by releasing its latest single as a Bundle and announcing a BitTorrent-based remix contest. Downloading the torrent gets you a copy of "Get Up Stand Up," and giving Chuck D and his mates your email address unlocks the Bundle -- thereby netting you the song's music video, outtakes and 37 remix-able multitracks. That last bit is key, as Public Enemy's encouraging folks to submit remixes of the song to the group using BitTorrent SoShare. From those submissions, Public Enemy will pick the best remix, officially release it, and give the winner recording gear and a smattering of Public Enemy swag. Sound good? You bring the DJ skills, and we've got you covered with the source tracks and more info below.

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Via: CNET

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Earlier in the month Garage Artists hosted the latest ‘Keepin’ it Greasy’ event in London at Our Black Heart in Camden.

Beers, bikes, burnouts, custom builders, riders and painters…

Keep your eye on the Journal for more information about the next event in Barcelona.

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