Just another example of how art impacts your everyday experience whether you are cognisant of it or not. Artists make positive changes in our lives by making the world a more interesting, beautiful place. Hug or hi-five an artist today!

via My Love for You

Last night I went to a good ol’ fashioned house party.

This party had all the elements needed to burn a memory into your skull whether the memory was good or bad: strippers, drunk santa, 7-layer chocolate cake, scantily clad bartenders and Chicago deep dish pizza FedEx’s in from, you got it, Chicago. At this party I ran into the lovely Angelica Oriol and her partner Eriberto. I hadn’t seen the pair in quite some time – to be exact it had been two years – and at that time we discussed a project her and Eriberto were working on. This project involved putting together a collection of Eriberto’s photographs to be displayed on a website, a labor of love and a dream they saw come to fruition this past September. I love it when that happens!

The  website is called ‘Forbidden Art’ and if you’re not familiar with Eriberto Oriol’s work, you need to check out the new website for a history lesson in LA graffiti from one of the greatest OG street art photographers that ever was. Forbidden Art LA features some of the walls thrown up by some of LA’s iconic graff writers, some of which were removed almost as soon as they were completed. Much love & respect to Eriberto & Angelica for their commitment to the arts here in Los Angeles and for their contribution to the street art movement.

An ode to the boombox via artists at Deviantart.com.

Once again, taking the old-school and making it new again, one of our very favorite designers,  Dr. Romanelli creates this new collection of custom back packs for UNITE! Student or not, this is a back pack anyone would want to carry around. These reconstructed designer satchels are made up of multiple textiles, including reused Japanese denim from 1910, 1960s jean jackets, military tent canvas from the 1970s and flannels from 1980. Definitely something for everyone. Check out the entire collection here.

Just a few pics from last nights 50th Birthday Bash for Hello
Kitty at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Girlfriend looks great for 50, she hasn’t aged a bit.

Let’s have a toast for the douchebags!

Cascine, sister label to Swedish-based powerhouse, Service and our favorite new label over here at DLRPR. For more info, peep the interview with Founder, Jeff Bratton on DAZED Digital here.