The weather’s heating up, so stow away your winter-weight bomber jacket and get stoked to meet your next must-have tee this season: one from 55DSL’s latest artist collaboration collection, dubbed the 10.55 Black Series. Italian streetwear brand 55DSL debuted the limited edition Black Series just last month, showcasing a collection of eight (mostly) black T-shirts - five for men, three for the ladies - each one designed by a different artist, each sporting a unique graphic.
While it began as an offshoot of well-known denim retailer Diesel, 55DSL is certainly carving out its own niche on the streetwear scene. The brand reins in fresh design perspectives each season, when Creative Director Andrea Rosso scours the globe in search of artists to design the next artist collaboration with 55DSL. Making the roster for Spring ‘09 are Adam Cruickshank, Design is Kinky, Dawid Kiljan, Francesca Chiani, Yo Clas!, Kia’, Mel Kadel, and Meredith Dittmar. Find out more about each of the participating artists via 55DSL’s release, where you’ll also be able to check out each designer’s tee.
55DSL’s SS09 collection is here and dripping in color - bright, fluorescent, endless color! It comes as no surprise that the collection, inspired by a surreal seaside paradise light years away from earth, looks like what clothes would after an LSD trip. “The Fifth Dimension,” as the collection is called, is meant for stylish ladies who want a “higher state of mind,” who have no problems rockin’ super wide leg denim pants, tie-dye swimsuits, fringed hem tees or neon green shorts. There are a variety of tops and bottoms that pull from sport, street, and military styles. The dip-dyed windbreaker jackets are undeniably street and the bold neon prints infuse that surf flair that 55DSL is known for. One of the best things about the collection is the different shapes, colors and finishes the bottoms come in: distressed overalls, harem sweats, playful skirts, it’s all there. Then there’s the sporty dresses and over-sized off-the-shoulder sweatshirts that make for great cover-ups on the beach or for strolling on the street.
Last week we let you know about 55DSL’s Pop-Up Shop that opened at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. One of the great features of the shop is the revolving artwork throughout the store. Currently, the store is displaying artwork by Greg “PNUT” Galinsky who did some live art at the Pop Up Store Launch Event and there will be a new artist featured in the store in the upcoming weeks. I’m LOVING the KISS refrigerators and the black chalk board wall. 55DSL definitely did a nice job curating the space and, since it’s only there for a short time, you should check it out if you’re in the area. Check out more photos after the jump. . . Read the full story
MissBehave Magazine and 55DSL are sponsoring Q10’s 1 year celebration. The lovely Radio Rose will be the hostess with the mostess as well as holding it down on the decks providing hot musical selections. There will be goodies, giveaways, cocktails and nail diding by Maries Nail Salon. Starts at 3pm and goes till 7pm. Go tell Rose “heeeeeeey”! Q10 is located at11614 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca.
55DSL is opening a pop up shop in Orange County. This is a temporary retail shop that will be open until January 31st at South Coast Plaza. On November 6th, the 55 DSL concept shop is hosting a soiree to celebrate the opening of the pop-up store. Check it out to get the freshest styles & limited edition products for a limited time only!
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For all you designing women out there, here’s an opportunity to show your skills: The 55DSL Logo Remix Contest!
With the imminence of 55DSL’s 15th anniversary in 2009, 55DSL is ready to celebrate the unique mix of attitude and aesthetics it has made all its own. To do so, 55DSL has turned to the input of design company Cut&Paste’s own culturally diverse, design-savvy, and urban-centric global audience through the 55DSL Logo Remix contest.
THE CHALLENGE: to revamp the iconic 55DSL Shield logo, spinning it into a visual remix that reflects 55DSL’s culture and spirit.
Contestant’s designs submitted to logoremix.55DSL.com will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of 8 international judges, ranging from acclaimed graffiti artist Emit to 55DSL’s very own creative director Andrea Rosso, who will select the top 5 submissions. The Grand Prize winner will receive a receive 1,055 Euros award and see his/her logo design produced by 55DSL on a T-shirt for the 2010 Spring/Summer collection.
There will also be a People’s Choice Price for the contestant whose design receives the most votes via the online gallery who will win a special 55DSL goodie bag filled with items from 55DSL’s limited edition collections.
All entries must be submitted no later than 11:59pm PST on December 5, 2008 and online voting will remain open through December 12, 2008.
Friday evening, I ventured out to the 55DSL on Manhattan’s Lafayette St. to attend and support my friend, jewelry designer Osamu Koyamu, of Complete Technique in his latest endeavor, a luxurious black rhodium and gold plated speaker pendant limited to 55 individually numbered pieces and available exclusively at the 55DSL New York flagship store.
Osa, a master metal smith has been making his intricately detailed music inspired jewelry for years under his brand Complete Technique, and has created custom pieces for brands and celebrities alike, such as Kid Robot, Staple Design, 3Sixteen, producer Hi-Tek, Mos Def, Biz Markie, and Nina Sky. Check out some product shots of this limited edition pendant, and pics from the event, after the jump.
55DSL sent us some sneaky peaks of their Fall/Winter ‘08 collection and there are so many things I want! From the grey acid wash denim, to overalls, jackets, coats and jumpsuits - I want it all!! The graphic inspiration came from hi-fidelity stereo equipment with pops of bold colors like red, turquoise and purple. The silhouettes range from ultra-skinny to super-baggy so there’s definitely something for everyone. Check out the video look book below and more pics of my favorites after the jump!
55DSL is throwing a little par-tay for their Junior Lucky Bastard, this Sunday in L.A. at Barracuda. Read about her adventures here. You’ll have a chance to win a Lasonic Ipod boombox too! Help send her off with free tacos, Colt 45, music and polaroids by Rony’s Photobooth as she continues her world tour to Tokyo. Lucky bastard.
Last week the good people at BMP Magazine invited M.I.S.S. Crew to attend their 12th Anniversary Party presented by 55DSL. The party was held in at the legendary Avalon in Hollywood,CA and yours truly was there to represent and help BPM celebrate!
All I gotta say is that BPM and 55DSL definitely know how to put on a good party! The Avalon was packed and the crowd partied all night long to awesome performances by 2 LIVE CREW, DJ AM, Z-TRIP, GUNS N BOMBS, THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, and THEM JEANS.
Congrats to BPM on 12 years and here’s to many many more!
