http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/ This is the official blog of Urban Outfitters...well, semi-official. It's something we do to share things we like with you and also hear what you're into. en Urban Outfitters Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved. 2008-07-03T19:59:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/july_08_playlist/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/july_08_playlist/#When:15:00:01Z Get the Latest Flash Player Listen 2008-05-30T15:00:01-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/happy_4th/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/happy_4th/#When:19:59:00Z Have a happy and safe 4th of July everyone. Remember, you point the roman candles away from your face. See you on Monday! Events, History, Philadelphia 2008-07-03T19:59:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/fail_whale_merch/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/fail_whale_merch/#When:19:51:00Z So we knew that there are people twittering out there (twitterheads? twitterers? twits?) but we didn’t realize that the site’s downtime icon had spawned a fan club and a ton ‘o merch. Are You Kidding?, Product, Tech, Elsewhere 2008-07-03T19:51:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/elisabeth_moch/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/elisabeth_moch/#When:19:39:00Z Even though it’s many years after the fact, these Elisabeth Moch pin-ups have us thinking of Jeff Mangum’s “Oh Comely”. (Via The Style Press.) Illustration, Stockholm 2008-07-03T19:39:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/knit_nite_at_redeem/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/knit_nite_at_redeem/#When:19:30:00Z The Cut Copy and Ladytron afterparties at Redeem are now-legendary, and tonight, July 3, marks yet another opportunity to spend quality time at the 14th St. boutique. Their monthly “Knit Nite” runs from 6:30 to 8:30 - may we suggest a stop at Stitch DC beforehand for supplies? Events, DC 2008-07-03T19:30:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/whitehorse_couture/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/whitehorse_couture/#When:22:12:00Z Whitehorse Couture are back with another perfect beach-living fairytale inspired Fall collection. I’m loving the new designs and can’t wait to see what’s next. Keep up with the blog to see their travels, trunk shows and cute dogs. Fashion, Gnarlitude, Los Angeles 2008-07-02T22:12:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/jen_renninger/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/jen_renninger/#When:21:53:00Z If you’ve read our blog for any amount of time you know we’re suckers for hopeful, uplifting, and slightly cosmic prints. Jen Renninger delivers on all fronts with this one. (Via Bloesem.) Art, Illustration, Elsewhere 2008-07-02T21:53:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/bert_lorenzo_for_fmw/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/bert_lorenzo_for_fmw/#When:21:26:00Z Bert Lorenzo sounds like a mob dude’s alias but it’s really a new, one-of-a-kind men’s and women’s wovens collection put together in conjunction with the Fresh Melt Water famiglia. Each piece in the collection is a unique, lived-in garment that’s been overdyed and altered for living easy. They are introducing their Summer ‘08 line, as well as a site-specific window installation, at Pedestrian (526 S. Third St. between Makos and S&J Cigar Shop) this Friday from 8p-12a. Events, Fashion, Philadelphia 2008-07-02T21:26:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/duffed_out_video_zine/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/duffed_out_video_zine/#When:21:49:00Z We’re not even going to try to explain the madness that is Duffed Out! What we can say is that their first video zine is now available and you should look for it soon at the OBP shop. DIY, Video, New York 2008-07-01T21:49:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/freeman_transport/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/freeman_transport/#When:21:20:00Z We think it’s best to leave the describing to the folks at Freeman Transport: “We are hand-building bikes here in Missoula, Montana. All steel with S and S couplings. The frames break in half and fit into a bag. They can be checked on airplanes with no extra charge. One simple tool to put them back together. Ride to and from the airport. Right now we are only making fixed gears. No brakes, No cables, No mess. Bikes will come with a bag for travel. We’ll also make some product. Bikes should drop in June.” Keep an eye out people. Transport, Elsewhere 2008-07-01T21:20:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/sophie_hulme/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/sophie_hulme/#When:21:57:01Z I’ve seriously never seen sequins look as good as they do on Sophie Hulme’s elaborate designs. I’d be completely content with wearing this full getup all the time like it was no big deal. Fashion, Gnarlitude, London 2008-06-30T21:57:01-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/3_d_holographic_tie_fighter/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/3_d_holographic_tie_fighter/#When:21:48:00Z It’s not Princess Leia projected via R2D2, but it’s close. The ICT Graphics Lab at USC has created a 3-D display that brings every kid’s hologram dreams closer to reality. (Via TWBE.) Awesome, Film, Tech, Los Angeles 2008-06-30T21:48:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/sonja_ahlers/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/sonja_ahlers/#When:21:09:00Z We often find stuff online that is “cute enough to eat”. These peanut bunnies by Sonja Ahlers are the physical manifestation of that phrase. (Via Please Be Still.) Craft, Vancouver 2008-06-30T21:09:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/bk_crown_card/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/bk_crown_card/#When:21:02:00Z Take that Amex Black! Are You Kidding?, Eat, Tech, Elsewhere 2008-06-30T21:02:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/florence_and_the_machine_kiss_with_a_fist/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/florence_and_the_machine_kiss_with_a_fist/#When:17:06:00Z Something about this video just screams Beetle Juice Videos 2008-06-30T17:06:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/chronicles_of_never/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/chronicles_of_never/#When:00:54:00Z Gareth Moody, who helped to found Ksubi, has gone out on his own with Chronicles Of Never. He started out making some of the most amazing jewelry and has recently begun creating some wonderful clothing as well. Chronicles Of Never is sure to be nestled up to your Ksubi jeans in no time. Fashion, Gnarlitude, Australia 2008-06-27T00:54:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/paines_park_benefit_this_sat/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/paines_park_benefit_this_sat/#When:20:55:00Z This Saturday nite our humble cafeteria, Building 543 in the Navy Yard, will be transformed to host Paine’s World, a benefit party we’re hosting to help support the Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund in its mission to build Paine’s Park, a 2.5 acre skatepark in Center City Philadelphia. There will be artwork from some of the Space 1026 crew, a ramp, demo action from the Nocturnal heads, food, drinks and performances by The Yah Mos Def, Broadzilla, Brendan Bring ‘Em and Rock Tits! You can get tix at the door or at one of our Philly locations. Tix are $22 online, $20 in the stores and you gotta be 21 (with ID) to get in. For more details and info on how to get here on the yellow bus, click here. Events, Give, Love, Transport, Philadelphia 2008-06-26T20:55:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/cire_trudon/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/cire_trudon/#When:20:42:00Z Cire Trudon are the oldest candle maker in France. They’ve made candles for the court of Versailles and they’ve stayed true to their original vegetal wax formula since 1643. This makes them way more O.G. than Ice-T.  History, Home, Paris 2008-06-26T20:42:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/reversible_destiny_lofts/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/reversible_destiny_lofts/#When:20:02:00Z Built by a pair of artist/architects who believe that “It’s immoral that people have to die”, these reversible destiny lofts are intended to outlaw aging and it’s consequences. It wasn’t our intention to get super deep here...we like ‘em for their whimsy quotient and their colorful exterior. (Via treehugger.) Design, Home, Japan 2008-06-26T20:02:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/tooth_artist/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/tooth_artist/#When:17:43:01Z Creepy...yet somehow amazing at the same time. Sayeth the Tooth Artist: “These tattoos are maybe considered a white collar tattoo. They are seen only when the person that has one wants to share what they have, by pulling their cheek out so it could be seen.” Nicely done. We want to know who commissioned the Amy Winehouse tooth. Eat, Flair, Elsewhere 2008-06-26T17:43:01-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/solange_azagury_partridge/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/solange_azagury_partridge/#When:00:51:00Z Refinery 29 has a wonderful interview with It-Girl Daisy Lowe and I have to say one of my favorite parts of her summer wardrobe is this amazing Solange Azagury-Partridge fringe ring! Fashion, Gnarlitude, London 2008-06-26T00:51:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/nerd_watch_museum/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/nerd_watch_museum/#When:20:33:00Z This Nerd Watch Museum is deep. It’s like take a 3 hour lunch deep. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. History, Tech, Elsewhere 2008-06-25T20:33:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/fridays_off_the_405/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/fridays_off_the_405/#When:19:45:00Z FOUOB (Friend of the UO Blog) DJ King Shade just let us know that he’ll be spinning 45s at The Getty’s Summer weekly this Friday nite, June 27. Do yourself a favor and get there. If King Shade has his way you’ll get schooled in the ways of 80s dancehall and new Sub Pop noise duo No Age are also bringing their noisy ruckus to the bill. The event is free and starts at 6pm. You can’t miss. Events, Music, Los Angeles 2008-06-25T19:45:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/in_store_performance/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/in_store_performance/#When:21:40:00Z There is no need, we repeat, no need to question whether Columbus, OH knows how to shake it’s ass. When !!! hit the stage at our Columbus store, people got freakier than a P-Funk show. This is yet another reason why you need to get thee to one of the FreeYrRadio in stores this Summer. This event was hosted by the internet-only Ohio.fm, a small station of do-gooders who bring it to you raw and uncut from the Ohio State campus. (Donate to Ohio.fm.) Events, FreeYrRadio, Music, Urban Outfitters, Elsewhere 2008-06-23T21:40:00-05:00 http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/lykke_li_little_bit/ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/playlist/lykke_li_little_bit/#When:21:59:00Z We just want to mention that our Director of Music Programming is in love with Lykke Li. Videos 2008-06-19T21:59:00-05:00