Poster Boy is a New York City based street artist. By using a razor, Poster Boy slices up advertisements in the subway system to create completely original works of art. Due to the illegal nature of his work, Poster Boy remains anonymous.

KAWS began his career as a graffiti artist growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Later moving to New York City in the 1990s, KAWS started subverting imagery on billboards, bus shelters and phone booth advertisements. These reworked advertisements were at first left alone, lasting for up to several months, but as KAWS’ popularity skyrocketed, the ads became increasingly sought after. In addition to New York, KAWS has done work in Paris, London, Berlin and Tokyo.

If you love robots, toys, electronics, headphones and cameras, look no further because this is the place for you! AC GEARS has it all under one roof. From the latest trendsetting electronics, limited run gadgets, imported toys and luxury robots from all over the world, you just can’t go wrong.

You could say this is a geeks dream come true. If that is the case, then I am a geek and I have gone to heaven! This has to be one of my most favorite stores that I have ever walked into. If you are ever in the New York area and you share the same interests in “gadgets and gizmos a-plenty”, then make sure to stop by and check it out! I am sure you will find something you like. Even if you’re not really into that sort of thing, I’m sure you will have a lot of fun just looking around and having a good old poke at the toys and testing them out *wink*

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Like the artist and designer who inspired the new collection, Louis Vuitton is heading downtown for its new Stephen Sprouse collection.

This week, the company’s boutique on SoHo’s Greene Street will be transformed into a Sprouse destination in time for the collection’s arrival.

“SoHo is a special place for the entire launch of the Sprouse collection,” said Daniel Lalonde, Louis Vuitton North America president and chief executive officer. “It’s in the proximity of where Stephen Sprouse hung out, so we are going to give the entire store a Stephen Sprouse feel. It will have a lot of reminders of Stephen Sprouse. We will be giving it a new identity.”

For instance, the company is wrapping the store in vinyl and spray painting neon graffiti all over the facade. The window display will feature a 6-foot neon light installation in Sprouse’s Rose motif. The store’s interior, enhanced with black brick wall facing, will also be sprayed with the neon graffiti. Read more »

In celebration of the 2nd anniversary of True East, True is releasing number of products. Some we have presented to you already. On deck here is the “Canal Street”59Fifty, a tribute to Canal Street in New York City.  If you have ever made a”black trash bag” purchase on Canal Street, you get the connection. Limited edition faux pocket T completes the authentic Canal Street experience. Both items drop Saturday, Sept 6th at True East & online at trueclothing.net.

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Who knew a New York City “Walk/Don’t Walk” sign could function as a chair in your living room? Like some other chairs we’ve seen lately, this one doesn’t look too comfortable, but it’s unquestionably unique. Its stern lit-up admonitions are even controllable by an included remote.

The chair started its life on the streets of New York, and you can have it delivered to you (about three months from now) in its beat-up city-worn state, or they’ll paint it up for you so it looks good as new. Maybe its glazed resin seat isn’t as uncomfortable as it looks, but those light bulbs inside must make it one hot seat. Too bad it costs $3700, especially if it’s stolen. [via DVICE]

ONE PEOPLE PROJECT and WORLD NYC’s collaborative NEW ERA 59Fifty is due to hit shelves at select accounts soon. A limited run of 72 pieces will be available a WORLD NYC’s boutique in Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. and their online shop next Wednesday.

The message, “ONE WORLD” that is embroidered on the front bill of the cap, reflects the inclusive and progressive philosophy both companies share. The fitted also features a printed satin lining of an illustrated world map. [via Strictly Fitteds]

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