Dunny Show CPH > opening

Last week in CPH at Asbæk Gallery in Norreport, was the opening of the Dunny Show CPH.

I was there representing our hummel Hunny Dunny and checking out the party.


UPDATE- the show Dunnys are now on auction at Danish site Lauritz.com. Check the hummel Hunny Dunny item here


More pics after the Read More link below.

Dunny Show CPH project

Not exactly footwear related, but interesting! hummel has been asked to take part in The Dunny Show CPH, an exhibition of customized Dunny toys by some of the best designers and creative people here in Denmark. The event follows hot on the heels of the previous Kid Robot Dunny Shows in NYC, SF and elsewhere.

I have been involved working up concepts for the proeject to be fabricated. Check out the ideas. More concept sketches after the Read More link below.

Of course, if you are in CPH from August 2, be sure to check out the final exhibit at Asbæk Gallery.

Pictures of the final Dunny will be posted soon (when its done!)

JUSE > i have pop

Just got the word from my friend/artist/designer JUSE, of Concrete Dunk fame, that his new line of BMX/LA inspired t-shirts, Lavar, will be dropping this summer.

More pics and info after the Read More link below.



This line, now in its second year is a graphics/fashion project based on his background in the BMX industry.



JUSE explains, "The essence is basically a mix between street wear and bmx (mostly 80s inspired)" It will be sold through independent BMX shops in the US and the UK as well as boutique stores in US, Canada and Europe,including Brooklyn Projects in LA and 90SQM in Amsterdam. Also be on the lookout for a feature in the next Lowdown magazine.






JUSE is most well known for his Concrete Dunk project, placing cast solid concrete models of Dunk's in conspicious locations worldwide. The context and location of the pieces commenting on the interaction of street culture and location.



In addition, he has recently done a similar project, No Paint, No Fame, featuring cast models of spray paint cans, placed effectively in urban locations, asking the viewer to question the environment and the role of street culture in assimilating and bending in with our natural surroundings.

check out more of his work at-

http://www.ihavepop.com/

FC Thun, Switzerland trip part 1 > Bern

I know its really been a while since I've posted new content, but its really not for the lack of great things happening. Actually, things have incredibly busy and lots of the great things I have been been happy to have been a part of (and have been happy to share here)are now really starting to take off!

2 weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Switzerland along with our Product Development Manager, Michael Pao to check out FC Thun in a Champion's League match vs. Ajax Amsterdam in Bern.

hummel is the proud sponsor of FC Thun, and their story of the amazing road to the Champion's League has been amazing.

FC Thun is a very small club in Switzerland, and has managed some great wins to get them into the series.

Part 1 here has some pics of Bern. Click the Read More link below for more pics and Swiss Hotspots!




Home and away official hummel FC Thun kits.



Bern is a wonderful, small Swiss city with lots of great history and a special Euro charm. This is the Zyglogge, the original bern City gate, dating back to around 1191 when the city was founded. The current population is 127,188.





Certainly the "Swiss Riche" is present in Bern. Some great classic Daimler I think...nice. makes me miss my '69 Mercedes I left in Canada when I moved to Denmark.





Space Invaders.



Cement and rebar LeCorbusier chair along one of the old shopping streets in Bern. Even the outdoor public furniture has class in Switzerland.



Bar Drei Eiogensossen. 15 Rathaugasse in the old city part of town. A really small bar, but with great atmosphere. check it our for a good vibe, swiss beer on tap, and an amazing vintage cash register.



This poster was up at Drei bar and started our search for the artist. Amazing graphics and design! We made it our mission to find the artist and catch up with him/her (?) and buy one of these... stay tuned for the amazing result of our search coming up in an upcoming post!