Above Heights

Our friend and visual artist Piet Langeveld would like to bring to your attention the launch of Above Heights. Above Heights is a project she started in collaboration with her mother, Alma. This collaboration is a brand and simultaneously a research towards material, craft and functionality. The first two pieces are put together with climbing rope, fisherman knots and finished with silver and messing.

The pieces can be worn around the neck, to be beautiful, practical and perhaps both. Over time new products will be invented and made available online.

To follow this process check out her website or get in touch via aboveheights@pietlangeveld.net.

A postcard from Amsterdam pt. 3

Its been a while since my last postcard and the last month and a half has certainly been an eventful one. I can come up with excuses for this postcard’s lateness, like the fact that the first drop of the summer 2013 collection landed on the Patta doorstep and the reaction from our dedicated fans and followers was a slightly overwhelming and flattering experience (a reaction that the whole Patta team is very grateful to receive).

But the busy days spent in the store don’t vindicate my lack of blogging and delayed postcard fully, so instead i’m choosing to blame my participation in the celebrations that seemed to take over Amsterdam in the final days of April and start of May as the excuse. I realised that the Dutch have some common ground with the British in that we will use any excuse to take to the Streets and Parks (weather permitting) to have a drink and party. The experience of similar festival like celebrations in England came in handy when embarking on the night and day alcohol fuelled jamboree in honour of your Dutch Queen (and now King of course). Although I can’t say I spent a lot of time observing the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander, but can I really be blamed when there were strippers and fake cash to throw at them in Jimmy Woo on Queensnight followed by the Patta Stage at Westerpark on Queensday? Then the following weekend Amsterdam threw a national party for Liberation Day which sent me back to Westerpark for a similar/slightly more tame gathering of happily tipsy people making the most of the festival spirit. Then came a slightly more personal celebration, I got to see my team, Chelsea win the Europa League last week at the Amsterdam ArenA, in person. It was probably the highlight of my year but I won’t go into it as i’ve found out that there isn’t a great deal of fondness for Chelsea FC in Amsterdam so i’ll keep that one to myself…

Overall its been a pretty crazy month so thank you Amsterdam, you’ve been great but I think its time to give my liver a bit of a break.

Yours truly,

Lord Calum

Patta Snaps: Matt Thomas

Patta Spirit Hoodie.
Matt Thomas. Co-founder Highs and Lows (HAL). Perth, Australia.

TOKYO CITY SYMPHONY

As per usual, leave it to the Japanese to take things to a level beyond the next level. We’ve seen incredibly detailed miniature models before, we’ve seen beautiful 3D project mapping before, but combine the two and you get a brand new and amazing visual experience. “LOVE TOKYO” is a 10 year celebration theme for the famed Roppongi Hills, starting a movement from Roppongi Hills to transform Tokyo into an even more attractive and exciting “world-class city”.

Check out the brilliant interactive 10th anniversary website in which users can experience 3D projection mapping on the Tokyo miniature model at a 1:1000 scale.

tokyocitysymphony.com

Broken English

Airing this week: Broken English “Tupac Special” featuring new tunes, new items and an insightful interview with producer, DJ, illustrator Geology, childhood friend of Tupac. Don’t miss this one, tune in to redlightradio.net Thursday May 16 21:00 CET!

Update:
Stream the full episode below

redlightradio.net

Converse x Slam Jam Jack Purcell

Today, Converse introduces the all-new Slam Jam for Converse Jack Purcell Sneaker for Summer 2013, marking the company’s first collaboration with the Italian lifestyle brand. Slam Jam has been rooted in youth culture since 1989 and is widely recognized for its refined take on street style – a natural partner for the Converse First String Jack Purcell Johnny Ox, a sneaker that stirs anticipation of a summer of creative exploration.

“A nautical summer journey was the inspiration for these sneakers,” says Luca Benini, founder of Slam Jam. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Converse and be given the opportunity to rework the legendary Jack Purcell. We wanted to honor the original with unique details to give them a touch of the Slam Jam attitude.”

The Jack Purcell sneaker came on the scene a little over 75 years ago and quickly became a court and campus classic. What began as a humble badminton performance shoe has evolved into a modern style icon symbolizing confidence, wit and effortless style. For the Summer 2013 Slam Jam for Converse Jack Purcell collaboration, Slam Jam subtly updated the familiar silhouette, adding a simple, red snap-button closure. The sneaker can be removed in one easy motion without untying the laces, allowing the wearer to seamlessly go from dry land to sea.

The premium navy upper is finished in a water-repellent waffle canvas, adding extra durability to a material long associated with Converse’s DNA. Clean white rubber rands give the kicks a classic look and feel to complement summer wardrobes. The signature Jack Purcell toe-smile features the same bright red accent introduced on the metallic snap-button, canvas lining and bold outsole color pop. The seasonally appropriate expression “Summer Journey” is printed vertically on the right and left sneaker tongues, playing off the Italian brand’s initials and perfectly capturing the carefree spirit that inspired the collaboration.

Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. The Slam Jam for Converse Jack Purcell Sneaker will be available in limited quantities, beginning on May 31 at Patta. The sneakers will retail for a MSRP of €110 and will be available in unisex sizing 5-13.