Tag: Paris

Skateboard Culture’s Public Domaine Show in Paris at La Gaite Lyrique Brings Art, Video, Pros, Music, Lifestyle to the City

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With a series of events and exhibitions, the relatively new space La Gaite Lyrique is bringing global skate culture to the forefront in Europe.

Art of Posters In Spreading the Message -Street Artist JR Opens InsideOut Photo Booth at Pompidou

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The medium of posters continues to be a strong canvas for spreading messages among youth culture, and Parisian street artist taps into this culture on a global scale.

Parisian Street Artist JR, Releases U.S. Trailer Version of Upcoming Documentary Women Are Heroe-and Wins Prestigious TED Prize

We’ve been tracking JR’s work for years, including his oversized murals of women’s eyes displayed on huge walls around the world, and showing how street art communicates beyond measure.

Jean-Paul Gaultier Channels Joan Jett with Mullets and Androgyny, Capturing a Mix of Retro Movements

Youth fashion is often influenced by music and mix of eras, and as seen again during Paris Fashion Week, the next step may be the return of glam rock, punk, and the Jett mullet.

The Anti-Punk Punk of Balmain at Paris Fashion Week Causes Stir -But Really, It’s Copped from Youth Culture

Before Paris Fashion Week even started, we posted our latest fashion street report, which in many ways, illustrates the source of trends, not the other way around.

Comme des Garcons’ SHIRT Collection for Fall-Winter 2010 Reveals Another Round of Plaid Mixed with Prep

Often used as inspiration among many streetwear designers, what happens at this show is a good indication of what to expect in this subculture come Fall.