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AUGUST 7TH BLOCK PARTY_SILO SALE
IN HONOR OF THE BARTENBACH BUILDINGS 130th ANNIVERSARY:
BLOCK PARTY FROM 3-10PM. SILO + SILHOUETTE WILL BE OPEN 1-7PM.
FOOD, DRINKS, DJ, RAFFLES, EVENTS ALL DAY, AND SPECIAL ONE DAY ONLY SALE PRICING.
SILO WILL ALSO CLOSE BRIEFLY AND HOST A HIGH OLLIE CONTEST at 4pm. FREE ENTRY, WINNER TAKES ALL.
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In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary on April 22nd, Habitat will be releasing a special “Earth Day” colorway in the “Charter” boat shoe. A corresponding limited edition Cork-Ply cruiser deck and an organic t-shirt will accompany the shoe. The Earth Day Charter has an all natural canvas upper, vulcanized outsole with gum rubber bottom, cork lined PU footbed, waxed cotton laces, and will be constructed with all water based adhesives. The matching deck, shirt, and insole are printed with Habitat’s classic “Rebirth” design along with the slogan “Naturally Designed for Life & Death.” The classic shaped “Earth Day” cruiser is constructed with all water based glues and adhesives. The dimensions are 7.75” wide by 30.15” long and it’s laminated with a full cork top layer. Look for the complete Habitat 2010 “Earth Day” product line at shop near you this April!
ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND.
http://www.habitatfootwear.com/ http://www.habitatskateboards.com/
COMMONWEALTH STACKS_REBIRTH
Michael Leon has been running the good show in skateboarding for a long time now, whether you knew it or not. He directed Rasa Libre in the beginning when it was at its finest, designed hands down my favorite DC shoe ever made (still wish i would have bought more of those!), and was the creative force at Nike SB for the past couple years. There are lots of other important contributions he’s made that you can read about on his personal site.
Throughout all that he has had time to do a small, personal brand with friends and family called Commonwealth Stacks. Since 2000 it has produced quality designs worth talking about. Graphics with a purpose and reason, even if the themes were imaginary. Always great, always fresh, always 5 years beyond what anyone else was doing. At its ten year anniversary, the brand has been relaunched into a full blown skateboard company:
Friends,
Skateboarding has always been central to our point of view on the world.
It’s the lens through which we make sense of our surroundings
and it taught us how to think around, over, and through.But you already knew that.
It’s fairly simple. We wake, we work, we share ideas and nurture friendships,
and at some point in the day we find ourselves moving with a rush and a push.Now let’s get started….
Stacks will enter the new decade as a skateboard company.
Silo is proud to be a part of this brands re-launch, and we are anxious to share it with you all… very soon.
There is also a great interview at the slap site with michael, click here.
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ANDY WARHOL_THE ALIEN WORKSHOP
“Art is what you can get away with.” – Andy Warhol
Alien Workshop is proud to introduce the initial, limited-edition collaboration offering with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
As the preeminent American artist of the 20th Century, Andy Warhol challenged the world to see art differently. This distinctive project presents a new approach to skateboard/artist collaborations by pairing unique examples of Warhol’s groundbreaking artwork with each of the ten iconoclast pro riders sponsored by Alien Workshop.
“We are delighted to see Andy Warhol’s non-conformist spirit embraced by the talented and creative team at Alien Workshop. These pro decks are a testament to the profound influence Warhol continues to have on our culture,” said Michael Hermann, Director of Licensing at The Andy Warhol Foundation.
Featuring five pro decks with works from Warhol’s Death & Disaster Series and five pro decks showcasing his iconic Pop works, the complete set is shipped in custom printed board box packaging inspired by Warhol’s box sculptures from the 1960’s.
Each deck features full dip paint, top and bottom graphics and a collector deck wrap. These skateboards are produced under a license from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., The Campbell Soup Company and the Marilyn Monroe LLC.
RELEASE INFO COMING SOON! AVAILABLE IN COMPLETE SETS AT SILO.
No commentsHABITAT_NEW PRO’S+UPDATES
Congratulations to Guru and Daryl! These decks will be in as soon as possible. SO much great news from the Habitat camp lately, everyone be sure to keep up at their website. Spring 2010 is looking to be amazing, and if you didnt already know about the new footwear program thats launching next month, as well as the video project slated to release this summer, then you are in for a treat. Stay tuned.
BLACK FRIDAY EVENT_SILO
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED! WE SOLD AN AMAZING AMOUNT OF STUFF AND FUN WAS HAD BY ALL.
We still have some closeout shoes/tees marked down, but all of the other offers have now expired.
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