Kronk has got to be one of South Africa’s best known graphic designers having done some of the raddest work we have seen come out of our super talented country. This however is not a random Kronk punt but rather a shout out to some really incredible new gear that he has designed for Nike Sportswear.
As Hypbeast.com reports: This year Nike worked with established and emerging artists from six countries to create alternative National Team Kits that flip the script on the classic football kit. “We wanted to include the kinds of apparel and accessories that would be in a footballers bag,” “They would be the same colors of on-field uniforms, but with the artists’ twists.”. In order to accomplish this, the Nike team asked artists contribute a badge, mascot, print and an alphabet in their handwriting style. Each collaboration includes N98 Track Jacket, AW 77 hoodie, kit tee, polo shirt and short for both men and women; then tee for men and tank for women.
SHOUT OUT KRONK, this is some of the dopest 2010 gear we’ve seen.
So someone came up to my desk earlier and asked if I had one of those electric cigarette things. I was pretty confused about what they meant, and then I realised that it was the ultimate coolness of my On the Run markers that they had noticed. So yes these are 3 different colour markers that can be stored in your cigarette box so that no nasty natured club bouncer can take your pen away from you. It’s thrillingly smart don’t you think? If you want some for yourself you’ll have to go and see if the nice boys at Shelflife Store (119 Loop Street) still have them. If they don’t just admire the pictures and ask me to show you when you see me next
The IG office is a sombre mood this morning. We are all shocked by the sudden death of legendary designer Alexander McQueen. We all know how great he was so instead of rattling on we’ve included a video from probably his most famous show ever. His S/S 99 show was the most epic in memory, the finale was model meets machine. Don’t want to tell you too much more so check it out for yourself.
What’s driving Youth culture at the moment? Is it the local brand or is it the international brand?
If you’re asking this question, take a peak at our latest street grass. It’s an interesting look at some of the brands that are currently winning on the streets of Mzansi and why.
If you would like to learn more on these micro trends and how they are affecting young South Africans, please give us a shout at {brad@instantgrass.com}
This latest edition of Street Grass talks about how the Youth are searching for meaning in their everyday lives.
Is your brand contributing to the clutter of materialism or is it presenting an altruistic safe haven for the youth?
If you would like to learn more on these micro trends and how they are affecting young South Africans, please give us a shout at {brad@instantgrass.com}.
Recently, we at Instant Grass picked up on how the Youth are adopting new spins, on expired perceptions of their continent.
This months micro trend illustrates how we can bring relevance to something we would never naturally associate with urban Youth, african animals.
If you would like to learn more on these micro trends and how they are affecting young South Africans, please drop us an email at brad@instantgrass.com
