Author: Bernadette Matroka

Street Art Collective the Urban Repair Squad Illustrates the Hazards of Cycling with Comic Expletives, Drawing Attention to a New Culture of Transportation

Painted expletives near potholes and various urban detritus in Toronto streets illustrate literally, the changing face of transportation via cycling and culture jamming.

W.i.g. Magazine -for Women in General -The Original Girl Lifestyle Magazine Covering Music, Sports, Art, Poetry, Alternative Fashion, and Lifestyle, Re-launches Online

Bringing back a dose of much needed girl-culture, stories, pictures, news, reviews, and comics, the little %u2018zine that marked a major movement is back, including its own WigMag iPhone app.

Mishka Opens Streetwear Store in New Cool Area of LA–Echo Park

Based out of Brooklyn, the fact that Mishka now has an LA chapter means great things for street fashion peeps and lovers of Japanese denim, horror graphic T’s, urban vinyl, backpacks, and patches.

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.

How Burberry Re-Invented Itself, and Gained Cred with a New Generation

Rarely do traditional fashion houses tap into new media models towards re-capturing cred among a new generation, but Burberry is an exception and a brand to watch for many reasons.

Re-Scene Scensters: Thrifted Street Styles Particularly Retro-Americana Are Redefining Old Eras into New, Changing the Landscape of Retail with the Continued Rise of Thrift

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Tapping the old to create something new is at an all-time high for 2010 resulting in the rise of vintage/thrift stores across the board. A round-up of busy Paris vintage stores, backstreet hotspots in Harajuku, East London’s Brick Lane, plus data changes in retail preferences.

Banksy’s Back in London with Fresh and Timely Street Art Themes for Christmas

Always timely and ironically funny, notorious street artist Banksy posts new work in London with themes like AristocRat and Global Warming.