Eye Spy: DeLorean

So there is a company helps people restore DeLoreans. the average price for one of these 80's icons is about $30,000. I would do it if I had the money, but in the mean time here is the link to browse around.

DeLorean

Eye Spy: Cazal in Japan...?!?!?

Wow, so I am pleased to say that Cazal is going into the Japanese street wear. Not too bad. They are combining with the popular Japan street wear company TI$A to introduce the above frames called the 951.

Here's the link...

Here's the quote from Hypebeast.com:

Vintage eyewear purveyors Cazal offer a new pair of their popular 951 sunglasses in collaboration format, working up a slick colorway alongside avant garde Japanese streetwear label TI$A. Aside from the new colorway, the shades are paired with a special TI$A belt for added security and style. Retailing for (Approx. $714 USD)

Eye Spy: Paintmyalbum.net

Ran across a really cool idea if people have a lot of spare time. There are a few guys that take classic album covers and translate them into Microsoft Paint. The picture above is of a classic Beatles cover. Comment below if you can figure out the album title.

Anyways, it's a cool idea and not a bad thing to try to do if there was a rainy day. Just saying.

Paintmyalbum.net

Eye Music

Avett Bros. will be in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 20th, Sunday at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are $25 and here is the link.

Avett Bros.

Damien Hirst at the Tour de France!

A few posts back, I referenced artist Damien Hirst as designing a bike for Nike and Lance Armstrong. The unveiling came through yesterday with this Trek butterfly design.

Very cool how Nike is reaching out into the art community.

via: hypebeast

Solar "Sunflowers"

Toyota is "growing" some awareness with their 3rd generation Prius by providing free solar powered wifi and charge stations for the general public. The picture above is in Boston and will "sprout" around all major U.S. markets for the next 30-45 days. Hope those were enough corny flower related tie-ins.

via:engadget

Kid Cudi- "Make Her Say" ft. Kanye West and Common

Kid Cudi |MTV Music

Really good song. Wonder why it took them this long to make the video. My new goal this week is to find what Cudi and West are wearing in terms of sunglasses.

My guess....Supers.

Urban Meyer in AL...??

It turns out that not even a monsoon can stop the Florida Gators. Coach Urban Meyer was reported to have given a speech in Hunstville earlier this afternoon. I wonder if any of the local radio stations will spin something to get people talking. I'm hinting at the what Mr. Finebaum wrote about Meyer going to Notre Dame. Guess you CAN make lemonade out of apples...

Here's the article, hopefully it won't take a life of its own:

Meyer doubts Utah could survive SEC grind

Loree Rodkin sale

Just a head's up to those that enjoy high-end jewelry and fashion: (Thanks Lyndsey)

Modern with Medieval touches, Loree Rodkin's jewelry has been worn
everyone from Madonna to Michelle Obama. From platinum gold earrings
and necklaces to yellow gold bracelets, each piece in this collection
is hand-engraved by a team of seasoned artisans.

* Begins Thursday, July 16, 12:00 pm EST
* Ends Saturday, July 18, 12:00 am EST

Visit the sale:
http://www.gilt.com/s/loreejuly?tlp=1%3Dtype%253Dreminder%2526version_id%253D5740%2526key%253Demail_click%2526login_key%253D9990465awxutmnyvhumwkmebbpwxtnwfhdaojiak

Eye Spy: Maison Martin Margiela Visor Sunglasses

Came across these visor sunglasses from Martin Margiela. It has the body of an aviator, but using one whole lens. Thoughts??? I think this is what Cyclops would wear from X-Men.

via: Hypebeast

Eye Spy: Calvin Klein flash drives

These glasses are very multifunctional. Calvin Klein is introducing these glasses sometime in October. The nifty thing about these $200 shades, is that the frame leg can be used as a 4GB flash drive.

thanks to engadget for the article.

Eye spy: Legos in Birmingham!!!

One of the many reasons to check out al.com. They posted an article in regards to a Lego store opening at the Galleria in late July.

Here's the link if you want to read more:

http://blog.al.com/businessnews/2009/07/legos_to_open_first_alabama_st.html

Eye Spy: Meanwhile... At the Hall of Justice Exhibition

Ran into this online. San Diego's giant comic book convention, Comic-Con, has asked artists to artistically change the image of a lot of super heros and villains. The exhibition is in San Diego. Check it out if you're in the area. It's being put together by Subtext.

Ray Ban's 2009 Summer Line

Even though summer is half way through, Ray Ban introduced their 2009 summer line of frames. The colors give the frames a youthful look, but they are sticking with their normal frame build. Hopefully we'll see some around Birmingham.

via: Hypebeast

Damien Hirst at the Tour de France....?

Turns out that this year's Tour de France has some art within the competition. Nike has worked with a few of the best and newest artists today to contribute to Lance Armstrong's return. They unveiling will take place during Stage 8 of the race. The design above is from Damien Hirst. His work is world renowned and simply amazing. Bravo for Nike expanding into the art realm.

Frames from Down Under...mate

George Gorrow of Australian brand Ksubi shows off their glasses wall in one of their creative shops. Check out a few more of the collection via theselby.com

New Eyeglasses

Just ordered these ophthalmic frames. Had to get some new ones because my normal ones are a bit warped. They are the Sheldrake model from Oliver Peoples.

Eye Spy: Beams + Oakley

Oakley seems to be pushing their popular frogskin style to the fullest. They have teamed up with Beams to create the Frogskin frames for ophthalmic use instead of just sunglasses. It's a really great investment for active wearers.

Eye Spy: Sabre

Found these Sabre frames via Hypebeast. This frame and the other 2 off of Hypebeast are the preview frames for 2010. I can't believe 2010 is close. Where is my flying car?

This weekend

Since many of you are celebrating the this nation's birthday, I just wanted to give everyone a head's up on what's going on this weekend. Courtesy of Birmingham Magazine, they have found some really fun activities for Saturday. Click on the picture or link to see all the events this weekend.

Eye Spy: Chrome Hearts + BAPE

This is a bit of a surprise. Looks like Chrome Hearts has been working with Japanese street wear brand, BAPE. The two combined to create BAPE's signature mascot, Baby Milo. Chrome Hearts added in its signature cross in the eyes and a pendant. Looks like Japanese street wear is catching some fire.