For 2008 remember ...

In order to be walked on, you have to be lying down.
- Brian Weir

OriginalFake x Shu Qi

OriginalFake showcases their latest work, a collaboration with Taiwanese actress Shu Qi. The design shows the softcore porn star turned actress with the Kaws Bendy character. Expect to soon see t-shirts with this design!

Undercover Shade Lamp by PAM

PAM has designed a great lamp for Japanese brand Undercover - the Undercover Shade Lamp. It comes in a black and a white colorway. A skull and some books make the stand of the lamp, while a tree rises out of the skull.

Nike Stiletto Pack

The Nike Stiletto Pack is about to be released. This womens pack has a Dunk Hi, AM95 and Vandal Hi. The Dunk Hi has a Stiletto graphic on the back heel & a lingerie like material on the tongue. The Vandal Hi comes in leopard, mostly covered in faux fur.

Premium Label & Kanye West

Premium Label presents an interesting remix of their popular t-shirt, inspired by Kanye West. Now Kate Moss is wearing the sunglasses out of his last song, and they added "You Can Be My Black Kate Moss Tonight" in the front and "Louis Vuitton Don" in the back.

Historic Graffiti Wall Discovered

Real estate developers in NYC discovered a historic graffiti wall on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007. The large mural, created by some of graffiti's earliest pioneers, graffiti subway artists Fab Five Freddy, Futura 2000 and some traces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, was discovered in a 10-story limestone building just as developers were converting it into luxury condominiums."

Louis Vuitton & Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami opened an exhibition at the Moma in Los Angeles, that is going on until February 2008. For the occasion Louis Vuitton opened a temporary pop-up store in the museum and is selling a few items, only available at that store. The most interesting items are the coin case and the shopping bag, both coming in the classic Monogram design and with special Murakami artwork.

MHL by Margaret Howell

Here's a look at the new MHL collection designed by UK designer Margaret Howell. Margaret Howell is especially known for her menswear collections and for creating clothes based on vintage pieces that she comes across. The MHL line is the younger sports collection, with her general line being more dressy and sophisticated.

Puma Holiday Bikes

With still enough time to add to your gift list, Puma introduces a limited edition package to its Black stores in New York and Tokyo. The package includes tricked out bikes with matching kicks, gear and accessories.

Tweety Bird Adidas

Adidas and Warner Brothers got together to create a special remix shoe for the Looney Tunes. The EQT B-Ball Hi comes in a "Tweety Bird" version. The upper is dominated by yellow, orange and baby blue. The Tweety Bird character is embossed on the ankle. The basketball shoe comes with two kinds of inner socks. One style is in all yellow, the other one comes in baby blue with Tweety printed all-over.

Dr. Romanelli x Maharishi

Available now are the latest pieces from Dr Romanelli's Surgical Strike collection, one off hand altered pieces made from vintage military jackets and premium leathers. Every piece comes with a prescription from the good doctor, detailing the pieces used to construct each garment. The pieces had been originally created for the Surgical Strike exhibition, a collaboration of Dr. Romanelli, Maharishi and artist Andrew Brandou.

Illustrated YOD by James Jarvis

All James Jarvis fans out there will be excited about the released of the Illustrated YOD toys. YOD has only recently been released and now comes in a remixed version in two new colorways, featuring tattoos all over.

Zune x Goods Players

The Zune camp got together with Seattle based Goods store. The outcome of the collaboration are Goods branded Zune players. They come in a 8GB and 80GB sizes and are each limited to 10 pieces.

Adidas Consortium Superstar Wars

The Star Wars inspired Adidas Consortium sneakers have been out for awhile now, but now they have been released with new packaging. Much like the Star Wars figures, the sneakers also come in a nice toy like packaging. Bape did this before with there Marvel super heroes inspired sneaker.

Nabaztag by André

Just in case you have not come cross it yet, Nabaztag is an electronic rabbit, that can be connected to your computer and the internet. People that have a Nabaztag can receive messages send to the rabbit and read to them out loud, etc. Also you can configure the rabbit to light up when you get emails, IM's or anything else.

This is a limited edition version of Nabaztag, designed by Parisian artist André. The rabbit got a classic, simplistic André make-over.

We Are The Champions!!!!!!

Sneaker brand Kiks TYO is about to release a large new collaborative project with iconic sportwear maker Champion on a range of fleece goods. The collection consist of zip-up hoodies, shorts, pants and also caps. Each style comes in unicolor and multicolor variations, overall all in reverse weave. The colors are inspired by the latest Air Jordan releases.The collection will be released on December 12th.

LEVI'S Meets PORTER

When Levi's US and Europe do not really seem to be doing much these days, Levi's Japan brings out one interesting project after the other. Now they got together with Porter to collaborate on a few pieces.

The collection comes in black washed out denim and consists of wallets in different sizes and styles and a waist bag. A nice touch is the red tag on all pieces, a Levi's classic and trademark.

Heaven & Earth Nikes!!!!!

Nike got together with Japanese music band Ryo The Skywalker. The pack consists of a Nike Court Force Hi and Court Force Lo. The Court Force Lo's are inspired by the sky and the Court Force Hi's are inspired by the earth. Both sneakers do not only come with a wild material mix, but many other details such as custom tags and lace locks.

Luxury Leather Meets Skateboarding

Frank151 France has teamed up with the french luxury leather goods craftsman and designer Jacques Ferrand to release these limited ostrich and crocodile skin skate decks series stamped Frank151.

Its nice to see Frank 151 France building its own reputation. The decks matching the Frank 151 booklet is a great look. More news on the release soon.

Clark Wallabees Holiday '07

Just in time for the winter season Clarks has released some new styles of their Wally Champ model. It comes with a navy quilted nylon upper, black denim, khaki canvas and also in a premium black leather with contrasting blue stitching.

YSL tribute Slingback

The YSL tribute Slingback is a re-adaptation of a classic. Patent leather platform slingback with peep-toe and ankle strap. 4" heel. FIRE!!!!!!!!

10AC Holiday '07 Footwear

Are you ready for the Nike 10AC collection for this Holiday season. Part of the collection is the Trainer Dunk and also the Footscape Woven Chukka. They come in white/black, like every other piece in this collection.

The Flow of Migrant Money

The money flows in small amounts, crossing borders $200 or $300 at a time. It buys cornmeal and rice and plaid private school skirts and keeps the landlord away. Globally, the tally is huge: Migrants from poor countries send home about $300 billion a year. That is more than three times the global total in foreign aid, making "remittances" the main source of outside money flowing to the developing world

O'Neill H4 Campack

The O'Neill H4 Campack is designed to be used as a fully functional snowboard backpack with the addition of an integrated portable media player and external camera lens.

With ease-of-use lying at the heart of the H4 Campack, the wearer is able to start and stop recording almost effortlessly by pressing a large button positioned on the left shoulder strap. There is most probably no better way to film freestyle and freeride snowboarding action.

Medicom Bearbrick Preview

Medicom announced over the weekend a massive line-up of Bearbricks that will be hitting stores over the coming months.

Pepsi got together with Medicom and Nex Fox to release a series of movie inspired Bearbricks, one for each f the following movies: Fight Club, Alien, The Day After Tomorrow, The Devil Wears Prada, Titanic, 24, Prison Break, Predator, Die Hard, Planet Of The Apes, Night At The Museum and The Omen.

Puma Stealth Pack

This Puma Stealth pack combines functional HighTech Sneaker with an exclusive camouflage design, that some of you may have noticed in the "Pandora Tomorrow" edition of the popular game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell". The pack consists of two Puma Blaze Of Glory Stealths and two Puma RS 100's.

Cooper’s Tavern at The New Yorker Hotel

Every neighborhood (especially Midtown) could use a new comfort food restaurant with a solid bar. Here to keep Midtowners satisfied with Pat LaFrieda beef burgers and Berkshire pork chops: the brand new Cooper’s Tavern at The New Yorker Hotel. Feast on modern American cuisine, like lamb chops in rich herbs with frizzled leeks and caramelized sea scallops with saffron cream.

Cooper’s Tavern at The New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue (at 35th Street), (212) 268-8460

Curious George by Origami

Inspired by nostalgic childhood references, Origami Clothing has recently collaborated with the Mickey Mouse of monkeys, Curious George. This unique cross is heavily inspired by the iconic images and pastel color ways created by Margaret & H.A. Rey, whose first volume appeared in 1941. Pictures of the curious ape have achieved iconic status including George launching a fleet of origami paper boats into a river as well as George in an astronaut suit launching into space.

Stussy x Luminox Evo Seal Watches

Not for the first time Stussy collaborates with Luminox on a set of watches. Just in time for Christmas, they released two new colorways of the iconic Luminox Evo Seal Watch. It comes in neon yellow and neon orange, both with a black strap, featuring two Stussy logos.

The Rulers BACK!!!!!

when: Sat Nov 24 (11:30pm)
where: B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 W 42nd St, 212.997.4144)
price: $20 / $18 advance
At it again, the Ruler Rick his storytelling art to the next level with the eight-piece hip-hop/soul-funk/indie-rock band the Eclectic Collective. Bringing new life to classic Rick hits — from "Street Talkin'" to "Mona Lisa" — with their live takes on every familiar beat and whistle, the Eclectic Collective shine just as bright as the Slick One's chains.

Welcome To The Diamond Lounge

You’ve mastered MySpace and figured out Facebook.

Heck, you’ve even scored a referral to A Small World.

So what’s next for the digital A-Lister that you are? How about virtual exclusivity and hobnobbing - how about DiamondLounge.com. Think of Diamond Lounge as a social networking site for business and pleasure.

A Burger Joint With A Steakhouse Pedigree

It’s time to get excited about burgers, people.
Here to introduce you to refined burgers and Classic Fried Banana Split… the recently opened Maxie’s Bar & Grill. You might have heard about Angelo & Maxie’s Steakhouse’s newest concept (conveniently located just around the corner). True, it’s big (130 seats) and bustling (six flat panel TVs) but that just means less of a wait for their all-star comfort food menu.
Maxie’s Bar & Grill
233 Park Avenue South, entrance on East 19th Street between Park Avenue South and Irving Place
Tel: (212) 979-7800

Jay Z Buys Artful Dodger

Jay-Z and the Iconix Brand Group called Scion LLC have joined together to purchase the Artful Dodger clothing line for $15 million.
The line specializes high-end denim, t-shirts and sweaters, and has seen increased popularity over the past two years. Artful Dodger founder and CEO Scott Langton will become part of the Signature Apparel Group (with which Scion will enter into a multi-year licensing deal for the brand) and act as creative director and head designer.

J.A.M. Justice Arts Music Awards & Concert

Paying tribute to Jam Master Jay. Built on the foundation of Jam Master Jay and RUN-DMC, this event will aim to show the world the most positive aspects of rap. Featuring performances by: Snoop Dogg, Raekwon, Mobb Deep, Jim Jones, M.O.P. Dead Prez, Kid Capri, & more!!! Takes place Thursday November 29th at the Hammerstein Ballroom tickets on sale through ticketmaster. For info please visit www.jammasterjay.org

Ilili Restaurant

The cuisine at the brand new Ilili is described as Contemporary Lebanese. That sounds about right. Chef/owner Phillipe Massoud is a master of modern Mediterranean-style dishes. Expect refined versions of hummus, baba ghannouj, excellent Whole Branzini with Leeks, Couscous, and Dessert Truffle, and a decadent Duck Shawarma with Pomegranate Molasses, Figs, and Green Onion.

Ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue (near 27th Street), (212) 683-2929, ililinyc.com

Pinta Art Show

Art is hot. Latin America is hotter. Appreciate both at the Pinta Art Show, the premier contemporary Latin American art show in Nueva York. Tickets are $20. Starts Friday (11/16) thru Tuesday (11/20). For more information, visit pinta-art.com.

THE CAT"S MEOW

HELLO again, Kitty: Everyone's favorite feline turns 33 this month, celebrating the milestone with everything from partnerships with handbag designers to her very own Barbie. LEIBER’s Hello Kitty minaudière will be available at LEIBER’s flagship at 680 Madison Avenue.

Nike SB Brazil Custom Series 02

Nike SB Brazil launched Custom Series II with three Nike SB skaters each working with an artist. Each skater worked with the artist of their choice to interpret their ‘dream spot’ to skate. Each of the artist created giant murals from their sessions with the skaters and sockliners were than cut from the giant murals to create unique sockliners for each of the 480 pairs of Dunk High SB.

Modern French Flair In The East Village

Modern French Flair In The East Village
Solex Opens
Tuesday, November 13, 2007


Introducing Solex, the swankiest new wine bar of the year. Inside this sleek and streamlined European-styled “fast bar”, you’ll find warm woods, counter-height tables, and a very futuristic curved ceiling.

Solex
103 First Avenue (near East 6th Street)
Tel: (212) 777-6677

WYCLEF GIVES BACK TO HAITI

Wyclef Jean speaks during a press conference upon his arrival at the International airport in Port-au-Prince on Nov. 10, 2007. Wyclef Jean arrived in Haiti for his first visit since President Rene Preval named him as a roving ambassador for the Caribbean nation in January.PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Wyclef Jean has announced the creation of several youth-based programs funded by his Yele Haiti charity.

Ghostface Killah w/ Rakim Live on Stage

MUSIC: Hip-hop Ghostface Killah w/ Rakim and Brother Ali

When
Fri Nov 16 (9pm)
Where
Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway
Price $40

Ghostface Killah is unstoppable — the Ironman released a critically acclaimed double-whammy of his characteristic frantic flow and '70s soul worship, Fishscale and More Fish. With yet another highly anticipated album about to drop, Ghostface is undoubtedly the torchbearer of the Wu-Tang flame. Fellow legendary MC Rakim opens along with albino truth-sayer Brother Ali.

Busdriver w/ Beans live at Mecury Lounge

Busdriver w/ Beans and Daedelus


When
Mon Nov 12 (8:30pm)
Where
Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St
Price
$12

Abstract hip-hoppers and lovers of tongue-twisted verses unite for an evening teeming with complex beats and convoluted rhyme schemes. Busdriver swerves between indie-electronic and rap lanes. Opener Beans continues his anti-pop strut on the solo with his prickly release Thorns, and Daedelus blends intelligent dance music and electronic mayhem.

Thanks to SoLiveArts

for inviting 7ONE8 to be part of thier panel discussion at Pratt!

Can't Tell Us Nothing!

HOW magazine has listed 7ONE8 DESIGN as on of their "Top 10" sites to see this month! Check it out at http://www.howdesign.com/links/index.asp

There is no road to happiness...

happiness IS the road.-

The Only thing Constant

in Life is Change -François de la Rochefoucauld

Mecury Retrograde!

If any of you keep up with astrology, Mecury is retrograding! SO your week might just have been as bad as mine from late UPS deliveries to technological misfuctions. So today I thought to myself, DAM I was doing so good balancing it all. But then I realize, it is not about how long your good but how good you do when things go wrong...so continue to hustle hard...(at least for 2 more weeks till mecury gets OUT of retrograde) ;0)

So Live! Arts Movement

November 3rd, 2007, at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY

"Our ultimate freedom

is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us."
— Stephen Covey

LEARN AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY

Life is about learning lessons. Even if we are no longer in an academic environment, the learning never stops..

When things are not going our way, roadblocks show up everywhere we look. Nothing is working and everything is struggle. This is the universe's way of telling us that there is a lesson for us to learn and until we do so, the situation will become more and more painful.

When we start to pay attention to what is happening, learn the lesson and make the appropriate adjustments, the problem
will pass.

-Max Goldberg

Support the ...

Dream Act, a bill that would give conditional legal status to immigrants brought to the U.S. at a young age. IMAGINE not being able to go to college after doing elementary school and high school but since you (your parents!) did or could not get citizenship...you pay the price of not getting a full education!

To support, all you have to do is write a letter to your representative. It is "dum easy" by clicking on the link below, filling out where you live, it tells you who your rep is and then you fill out a short letter (THEY EVEN GIVE U THE WORDS TO WRITE THE LETTER WITH!)...then press send! (FYI...u don't have to donate any money...can't blame them for asking, this is America!)

http://www.immigrantslist.org/page/speakout/writeyourrep

"Experience is the hardest kind of teacher.

It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward." -Anonymous

SEE what i SAW

"Wall Street traders ...

....and corporate executives are heading out to the desert for an annual countercultural festival"...just to let yall know ;0)

DESIGN GANGSTA ;0?

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An Email From One of our Viewers ;0)

I came across your interview in the The LatinConnect.

You turned me onto a book that seemingly will give my butt the kicking it needs. I have been trying to convince myself to do what I wanted to do rather than listen to everyone around me and follow them; or join the rat race. I'm a couple of years younger than you and I find great solace in the fact that you, as young as you are, are your own boss.

Congrats on your current success and good luck finding your treasure.

Sincerely,
Daniel
Lupoli

P.S. Thanx for turning me onto "The Alchemist."

MUCH LOVE!!

.............to our girl Heather from across the pond! We will all miss ya! Essex, London in the house!

"COMMON sense...

...is not COMMON"

A WISE WOMAN SAID ....

.... "In my mind, I can be so cool about a negative situation, I can diffuse it. This is my answer to life but also my problem...you have to have balance to succeed" ---Ande Sew

"A graphic artist ...

has somehting of the troubadour within him...(he) is like a blackbird that sings in the treetop. Again and again he repeats his song. The more copies people ask him to make, the better he likes it. He hopes the wind will spread his leaves over the earth the farther the better - not like dry leaves in autumn but rather like feather-light seeds capable of germinating. This graphic artist's immaterial and purely spiritual ideal is the fruitful transfer of thoughts from one humag being to as many fellow human beings as possible." -M.C. Escher

CultureConnect Article!!!

"Would you define yourself by the area code you live in? Do 305s have more fun than 323s? One thing is for sure, there's talent bursting at the seams in New York's 718...or technically...7one8 Design" read more at www.theculturalconnect.com

¡ work hard ...

... play harder !

Back in High School...

I use to draw, get in trouble, create, act like fools with these two dudes...over a decade later we doing the same thing..but just getting PAID for it!

yesterday morning...

i past by the same homeless man that never asks for anything but seems to receive food to hellos from everyone...he smiled at me with the biggest bluest eyes I've seen...caught the train from BK and spent a good 15 minutes listening to a live violinist play the most beautiful classical music while passing over the bridge ... got off and took a short cut thru Madison Sq. Park, passing by the two smallest little people (3ft..for real) happily in love...made me think of that homeless man being god hanging on the corner making sure we all ok ... cuz it ended up being a good day.

To fight

....and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu, the Art of War

A WISE WO-MAN.....

said to me, while the KING in a chess game can only move one square at a time, the QUEEN can move in any direction as many squares as she wants...chess anybody?

WOOD......

....................................yea.

_LV

THEY TOOK OUR JOBS!!!

............................don't let someone take your job. Like Russell Simmons said, "DO YOU!"

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