June 6, 2013 10:04
by Alex Maeland

To say that American artist Jeff Koons is one of the most celebrated and successful artists of our day, would be an understatement. Not only has the Pennsylvania-born artist been pushed to the forefront via his individuals works through the years such as Puppy, Celebration series, his BMW Art Car and many, many more, but Koons has maintained a level of longevity and consistent relevance that is perhaps the harder facet of one's artistic career to maintain. The latest work from Koons - appropriately titled Gazing Ball - is now on display and being housed within New York's David Zwirner. Gazing Ball represents Koons inaugural exhibition with David Zwirner. While here in New York, we've been stooping through a series of galleries and creatives spaces -- one of our first stops being Koons' latest exhibition.
Koons, who often gathers much of his creative inspiration from various elements of contemporary consumer culture and modern everyday life, initiated Gazing Ball out of a retroactive look back at the mirrored spherical ornaments often found in suburban lawns in Koons childhood hometown of Pennsylvania. A relatively simple concept at first, Koons uses the spheres to explore the concept of trascendence while reflecting on the perspective of a phiiosophers gaze on life, mortality and the concept of eternality through form and ideas. Each blue-colored, hand blown gazing ball rests atop a variety of Greco-Roman antique statues that are juxtaposed alongside elements from modern society such as mailboxes and a birdbath. The concept is to present the time-and-date-centric elements of various eras against the gazing balls which seems to slide seamlessly into whichever period-setting they are displayed. Jeff Koons' Gazing Ball will be on display at David Zwirner through June 29, 2013.
David Zwirner
525 & 533 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011



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December 29, 2011 01:19
by Alex Maeland

Inspired by Dave Chapelle's character from Robin Hood: Men In Tights?, New York-based sneaker boutique joins Reebok for a New Year AXT "Chchoo" release. The shoe is mocked up in a mixture of re-hued suedes and tan-colored leathers. The classic Pump tongue is made in iconic orange/black. You can pick these up from our Moreland Ave. shop beginning January 1st for a retail of $135 USD. Phone orders will be welcome after 5:00pm EST on the day of the release by dialing extension #2 at 404.880.0402.


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December 28, 2011 06:49
by Alex Maeland


Resurrecting a range of classic silhouettes, adidas Originals unveils its Spring 2012 "adi-Archive" pack. We just put a few styles online and in-store and the classic and iconic silhouettes speak volumes of the rich adidas footwear archives. A range of suedes, leathers, and nylons comprise the classic styles. the Marathon 88 in white is now available for a retail of $90 USD. The Malmö in "Marine" is mocked up with a gum outsole and contrasted with green Three Stripes a heel tab arriving with a tag of $95 USD. Rounding out the trio a Tobacco sihouette arrives in a supple "Tan Blend" upper with tonal striping and heel hit. Retail for the Tobacco is set at $90 USD. All three styles are now available in our online store!

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December 28, 2011 03:35
by Alex Maeland

Nike has been coming strong this season through the introduction of a plethora of ACG outdoor-inspired footwear releases. The latest triumphant entry arrives via the Tier Zero Nike ACG Air Magma. The pair is actualized in a rough textured "Matte Silver" suede and set atop a Summit White/Black midsole and outsole. 3M-infused tonal laces and contrasting black lace hardware round out the mountain-ready sneaker/boot fusions. Wearable, durable and well executed, the Nike ACG Air Magma TZ will be releasing through our Moreland Ave. shop beginning January 2. Retail is set at $110 USD. Phone orders will be welcome after 5:00pm EST on the day of the release by dialing extension #2 at 404.880.0402. As is customary with Tier Zero releases, distribution is limited so these will likely go fast - heads up!


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December 28, 2011 02:03
by Alex Maeland

As the ebb of flow of Nike retro releases continue their cycle into the New Year, the Beaverton camp releases the latest Blazer High Premium iteration in a effectively weathered, vintage edition. Mocked up in mostly Gorge Green, the retro stylings are applied via an exposed tonal tongue and a Sail-colored outsole. White laces, swoosh and upper heel hit round out the soft suede upper. Usually well-executed and accurate, the Nike Retro Vintage releases have become classics in their own right. This Blazer High Premium Retro stays true to the lineup and is now available at our Moreland Ave. location with a retail of $100 USD. Phone orders are welcome by dialing extension #2 at 404.880.0402.


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December 16, 2011 11:17
by Alex Maeland

Continuing our 5-Year Anniversary celebration, we recently joined Stussy for a taut collection of custom-curated Wish x Stussy "WISH TRIBE" designs. Working with the storied brand, we ventured into the deep Stussy archives to find iconic visuals and recognizable font selections for the two-piece capsule that includes a t-shirt and crewneck sweater emblazoned with the verbiage, "WORLDWIDE WISH TRIBE 5TH ANNIVERSARY." The colorway is mocked up in a black, charcoal and vibrant orange modus with an oversized front graphic being complemented by an understated "WISH X STUSSY" hit along the back neck. Giving nod the special anniversary, a Stussy script "5" sits above the "WISH X STUSSY" verbiage and is complemented by a lighted birthday candle.
The Wish x Stussy t-shirt and crewneck collaboration will be offered in limited supply exclusively our Moreland Ave. location as well as through our web shop beginning Saturday, December 17th. Retail is set at $28 USD and $56 USD respectively.



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December 6, 2011 03:27
by Alex Maeland

After offering an initial preview, we 're dropping a comprehensive look into the upcoming adidas Originals x Frank the Butcher Forum Crest Hi. Releasing this Saturday, 12/10, the storied silhouette is re-introduced in two tonal uppers - cardinal and lead. Mocked up in a buttery suede complexion, the pair boasts the embroidered "Forum Crest" on the side panel and upper tongue detailing. Cleanly executed, a tonal vamp strap and outsole round out the pair. Retail is set at $150 USD each, and availability will drop this Saturday in-store from our Moreland Ave. location.


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December 2, 2011 04:45
by Alex Maeland

If you've ever been through our Moreland Ave. shop, you've more than likely peeped the downstairs "shoe library" as many people refer to it. Based on the original intentions of our brick & mortar retail shop, the space was originally home to the first Carnegie Library in Atlanta. Making use of the Wish underpinnings and history, we have teamed up with 10.Deep to release a taut collection of t-shirts based on the recurring "Do Your Research" theme. Offered in both burgundy and heather greay, each t-shirt boasts a rather rebellious installment of books with the unique verbiage resting above an understated "10.DEEP.NYC x WISH.ATL DIVISION".
The range of t-shirts will release in-store and online beginning at 12:00pm noon EST on Saturday, December 3rd. Retail is set at $38 USD each, with quantities extremely limited. Swing through and pick up one and welcome a little Tenth Division flavor to the ATL this weekend.



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December 1, 2011 02:07
by Alex Maeland

Originally hailed as the "Halloween" Air Max '95, the latest Nike Air Max '95 arrives in a cleanly applied Black/Anthracite/Medium Grey upper. Aside from the mostly solitary composition, the signaure lace loops are given a fluro orange colorway matching the Air Max interior bubble colorway. The pair is now available through our Moreland Ave. shop for a retail of $145 USD. Phone orders are welcome by calling extension #2 at 404.880.0402.

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November 30, 2011 02:32
by Alex Maeland

Stussy teams up with legendary characters Beavis and Butthead for a limited Fall/Winter 2011 collection. We just took stock of two new styles - The Highland High Crewneck sweater and the Knowledge Sucks T-Shirt. Both are now available from our Moreland Ave. shop for a retail of $56 USD for the crew and $28 USD for the t-shirt. Swing thru!


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