Old is new again with the opening of the Gale Hotel on Miami’s South Beach. Built in 1941 as the Regent Hotel, the new Gale Hotel retains the glory of the building past by paying special attention to the structures original art deco flavor. “The new establishment juxtaposes terrazzo floors, exacting light fixture replicas, stucco accents, and existing porthole windows with plush, contemporary flourishes such as silk wall coverings, dark wood paneling, and hand-woven area rugs.” Now fitted with 87 rooms, the Gale Hotel retains the ’40s styling through chandeliers, scones, marble window frames, and other classic hints.
The Gale Hotel South Beach Miami, Florida – A Look Inside is a post by Denise Taw on Selectism.
Opened late last year near the Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations of the London Underground, London’s South Place Hotel is the latest luxury hotel to open in the heart of the English capital and boasts 80 rooms, two restaurants, three bars, and five private dining and meeting rooms. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the establishment is an installation created by artist Cathy Miles in conjunction with D&D London and Conran & Partners. Consisting of 40 individual wire shoes, the installation is a bold experimentation with color and features everything from brogues and loafers to heels and flats alike. Enjoy a glimpse of the set-up here and be sure to head on over to the hotel if you’re in the area in order to take in the display in its entirety.
South Place Hotel
3 South Pl.
London EC2M 2AF
United Kingdom
American artist Pae White brings some beautiful yarn messages to the South London Gallery via Too Much Night Again. Using strands stretched across the gallery space, messages can only be read at certain angles, forcing the viewer to explore the entire gallery in order to decipher her words. “Inspired by a period of insomnia and consequent reflection on the transience of our existence, the letters and words emerge and dissolve depending on both our physical relationship to them and the relative weight of the overall aesthetic experience. ” Take a look at the installation of the piece and hear from Rae herself in the video below. More in the gallery.
South London Gallery – Too Much Night Again Until May 12
Artist Pae White on her incredible Yarn Graphics at South London Gallery is a post by Lena Dystant on Selectism.
Taking color cues from the hyped up Lebron 8 “South Beach” and the Lebron 9 Elite “Miami Vice” this Lebron 8.5 custom takes the best of both models.
Accenting the black original base with dripping turquoise paint, and speckled design, every detail has a unique accent. The swoosh is bright flamingo bordered in turquoise. The King James Lion is filled with the two dominant colors, and there is a grey Flywire area, and turquoise midsole, both speckled.
For more info on designs by Twizz check out @Twizzcustoms on instagram.
Japanese brand SOUTH 2 WEST 8 presents a new collection of printed fleece for Spring/Summer 2013 season. The collection is notable for its departure from the brand’s wide offering of utility bags, yet a smart combination of materials and colors preserves the brand’s outdoor aesthetics. Drawing influence from animal representations through symbols, deer, owls, small fish, and birds are printed onto the selection of hoodies and climber pants. Whereas the main body retains a beautifully dyed natural maroon, the pieces are tastefully lined with black around the openings. The Printed Fleece Climber Pant will retail for ¥18,900 JPY (approximately 9 USD), while the Printed Fleece Hoody will go for ¥19,950 JPY (approximately 0 USD). Both are now available at NEPENTHES in Tokyo.
Nice Kicks will have plenty of can’t-miss events at the Nice Kicks Shop in the coming days. Check out the schedule below for a full list of what’s happening, and mark your calendar now to make sure you don’t miss any of the action this week in Austin. You won’t want to miss any of it!
Nice Kicks Shop
2815 Guadalupe St.
Austin, Texas 78705
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As previewed in the Nice Kicks SXSW 2013 Schedule of Events, the South By Nice Kicks Free Unofficial Showcase is returning. This year, 24HRGrind, Pairadime Music, and Society Original Products are on board, as are a long list of performers. Heavy hitters such as Hit-Boy, Casey Veggies, and Smoke DZA lead the lineup, with the likes of Chevy Woods, LEP Bogus Boys, Emilio Rojas, and many, many more performing at the event. Check out the flyer below for a list of all performers and make sure to stop by the rooftop of the Nice Kicks Shop from 1 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 14th.
South By Nice Kicks
Thursday, March 14
1PM to 6:30PM
Nice Kicks Shop Rooftop
2815 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
512.320.8100
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More details and RSVP at Eventbrite
Congratulations to the three lucky winners of our Lacer Headwear South Beach snapback competition. Kmoney430, Kesha305 and Lcolon1031 check your emails for info on how to redeem your prize.
For your chance to win cool prizes simply become a Sneaker Freaker member and hit up our Win Win section on the reg.
Lacer Headwear kick off 2013 with this fresh Nike LeBron South Beach-inspired snapback. Featuring a ocean mist spray of teal green across the panels and underbill plus black satin lining, the cap comes strung with optional flamingo or black lacing. The Lacer ‘South Beach’ snapback has been released in a limited run and we have three to give away to Sneaker Freaker members! Click here for the 411 and check the @lacerheadwear instagram for more laced-up lids!
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Del Toro‘s Alto Chukka gets a summer-appropriate treatment with this South Beach Camo edition. Featuring green, black, pink, and yellow, the South Beach camo is ideal for keeping you concealed while down in FLA. As with all Del Toro shoes, these are crafted in Italy using premium leather and feature a soft leather lining.
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