You Don't Own Me, Uh Huh..

Women constitute more than half of the population. In 2008, 60% of voters were women. It is estimated that 10 million more women than men will vote in this election. Despite this, women make up only 16% of Congress. Women earn only 70 cents to each dollar men make. Women of color and undocumented women make less than white citizens. Mitt Romney and the Republican Party are determined to overturn Roe V. Wade. Romney has not supported equal pay for women (The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act). Romney has vowed to defund Planned Parenthood. Romney has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Romney doesn't want health care to cover birth control. Romney says same sex marriage should be banned with a Constitutional Amendment. Women, let's rise up. Our vote alone can win this election. A vote for Obama is a vote for your health and your right to choose. It is a vote for equal pay and equal rights. A vote for Obama is a vote for our families. It is a vote to marry who you choose. It's a vote to start a family when you choose. A vote for Obama says that we won't stand for violence against women and that rape is rape. Our vote ensures that our daughters will grow up with the same rights that we've had. A vote for Obama sends a message: This war on women must end. We will not go backwards. This election is shockingly close. Our safety is at stake. Our silence is consent and our vote is our voice. Let’s get active. Let’s get out every vote we can. Let’s make this election a mandate. A mandate to finally ensure women the respect, dignity and equality we all deserve! This is now. This is our call to action. Once and for all, let's take back the power that is so inherently and naturally ours!


"You Don't Own Me" PSA from You Don't Own Me on Vimeo.

Appearances by:
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Alexa Chung
Alia Penner
Alia Shawkat
Amy Rose Spiegel
Amanda Zazi Charchian
Ana Calderon
Anna Fitzpatrick
Ariana Delawari
Arrow and Ada
Barb Morrison
Becky Stark
Brodie Lancaster
Brooke Williams
Carlen Altman
Carrie Brownstein
Cassie Carello
Chapin Sisters
Courtney Hall
Courtney Martin
Elle Wagner
Erika Spring
Hannah Johnson
India Menuez
Judith Iocovozzi
Justin Vivian Bond
Karen Elson
Kate Nash
Kate Urcioli
Katy Goodman
Kime Buzzelli
Krista Bachmeier
Kristina Uriegas
Leah Siegel
Leith Clark
Lena Dunham
Lesley Gore
Lisa Mayock
Lucy Moffatt
Madelyne Beckles
Mae Whitman
Mallyce Maximilla Lukacs
Maria Valencia Mecca Andrews
Meg Olsen
Melissa Coker
Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe
Mia Lidofsky
Miranda July
Natalia Czajkiewicz
Natasha Lyonne
Petra Collins
Rachel Antonoff
Rebecca Fernandez
Rain Phoenix
Riley Keough
Ruby Karp
Ryan Roche
Sarah Sophie Flicker
Shae Detar
Sia
Sophie Buhai
Tavi Gevinson
Tracee Ellis Ross

Cheap thrills at Cheap Monday's first ever Australian Backyard Sessions

Free music, drinks and snausages... the best way to spend any lazy, sunny Sunday afternoon.

We lucked out this weekend with the best weather we could hope for, for our first ever Backyard Sessions, held at Paddington Public School, for Cheap Monday.

DJ Moonbase Commander kicked off the day with some soulful toons to get everyone settled in...

Followed by Cabins, who were the first band to play for the day. They featured very heavily on Cheap Monday's facey and blog (we love them too. They're good at handball and pretty alright to look at).

Cheap Monday Backyard Sessions Sydney from PEDESTRIAN.TV on Vimeo.

In between the bands, Moonbase kept the crowd vibing, and The Griswolds played the second band set, to a crowd of new found fans. Who are these parents producing such fine specimens...?

And to finish off the day, everyone was serenaded by a saxophone with Panama.

All musicians are Sydney based and are certainly making a racket of noise in the industry at the moment, so, watch this space...

All in all, the day was srsly amazeballs with good peeps, good farshuns, and good vibes.

Check out more snaps from the day here.

xx - MH

all originals represent

THIS WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE.

IN CELEBRATION OF adidas Originals' 10 year relationship with Sneaker Freaker Magazine, they are hosting the annual SWAP MEET.

Special guest international DJ - DJ Sarasa accompanied by a solid line up of local DJs.

Free drinks. Cook Kicks. Food. #represent

Cockatoo Island Film Festival !!!

Kicking off tonight, the Cockatoo Island Film Festival isn't just about film... NO.. it's SO much more and in a pretty rad location.

Check out the full list of films on here. There's too many we'd like to suggest so best you make your own mind up...

AND if you want to boogie drop 'til you can't stop, we highly recommend going to THIS!

Halfway - izzz onnn.

#adidasunderground

Sooo... if you're a big ass Chemical Brothers fan like me, then this will get you pumped and pretty envious... (let's go to London!)

adidas recently held an event, a one off screening/ 3D screening/ thisiswhenallyourchemicalbrothersfantasiescometrue/ if you will... called DONT THINK at a secret location in London. This screening was of the Chemical Brothers live film where the visuals came to LIFE. Visuals, lights and lasers saturated the audience in synch with the film. Moments on the screen transformed from 2D images to reality. From the leading lady to the balloons to the dancing LED dotman, and, THE BEST PART (or scariest part), everyone in the audience was made up as clowns - matching the recurring motif of the film.

Some background on the underground...
adidas Underground is a series of collaborative events held in unique London locations. It's your chance to see some of the world's most exciting art, music, fashion and unique experiences, with stunning visuals, giveaways, free drinks and more surprises.... More info here.

--MH

Three Stripes for the SHORTY

Hollaaaa! We just found this cool Tumblr all about shorties in the adidas Three Stripe.

The pic above is a poster from our 'In Synthesis' group exhibition presented by adidas Originals, that we held at the Paramount Building just over a month ago. Shot by Rene Vaile featuring Shenay Carey wearing adidas Originals, and styled by Oyster's Ana Ifould, the poster was given to all those who attended along with a specially made zine with profiles on the exhibiting artists.

Check it!

- MH

In your ears for years....

GAH! We spy our neglected blog!! Sorry blog...

We're back though. For reals.

CANNOT stop listening to this song and oogling at this videoclip. Bat For Lashes, popping.

SK8

Two clips that make me want to learn how to skate....

 

---RB

TIME LAPSE / REAL TIME

TIME LAPSE -  Flowers Alive is a film by our friends at ClaireInc.com.

 

REAL TIME - Dance of the Spirits by Alister Chapman

Real time footage of the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis filmed on January 24th during the peak of a Solar Storm.  Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a spectacular phenomenon that occurs in nature.  They are produced by tiny particles that rush out of the sun in all directions.  These particles are slowed down by the earth's magnetic field which releases energy that we see as auroras (colour waves in the sky), the colour depends on the altitude. 

 

The aurora borealis is also called the northern polar lights, as it is only visible in the sky from the Northern Hemisphere, the chance of visibility increasing with proximity to the North Magnetic Pole, which is currently in the arctic islands of northern Canada. It occurs often in Scandinavia as well. In addition, it is possible to see it during the day (it happens at all times but it is harder to see) and in different areas of the world. In fact, some rare occurances of the aurora borealis have mistaken people to take them for UFOs.

-- RB

Staff Picks: Top Ten

Amy's top ten tracks of the moment

RAISE THE ROOF

To kick start the weekend a treat from The Presets in the form of their new track 'Youth in Trouble.' 

This makes our eyes go funny like those Magic Eye puzzles...raise the roof, stack the shelves! R.A.V.E

 

And a flashback to the Romance Was Born/The Presets collaboration for their ARIA performance in 2008...

 -RB 

Janken - The Paper, Scissor, Rock Master

LATER SK8R // SYLVESTER BY KATE SYLVESTER

Sylvester is NZ label Kate Sylvester's sweet-as-pie sister label. For Spring Summer 2012, the collection merges skater babe with a 1950's Hawaiian vibe.  It works a treat.  

SURF PUNKS

Surf Punks flashback courtesy of our friends at Rusty.

-RB

MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS was a Milan collective of young furniture and product designers helmed by Ettore Sottsass.Formed in 1981, MEMPHIS dominated the 80's design world with their post-modernist style.  Some pieces would look pretty at home in Tom Hank's apartment in the 1988 film Big.  

- HB

GOODGOD GOOD TIMES

STEVIE

The What's Contemporary project is an ongoing dialogue, living in the realm of digital space. 

Click the below image for a film by stylist STEVIE DANCE with stop-motion collaging by Maya Villager... 

- RB

ART HISTORY

WEEKEND REBELLION

We cursed all that rain but what it did do was invoke a wholelotta film watching! Last weeks sessions involved revisiting some classics.......

First up was "REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE"............James Dean you won my heart all over again. 

Swoon!

ELEVEN

Melbourne filmmaker and friend of Little Hero, Genevieve Bailey's first feature documentary 

I AM ELEVEN has secured a cinema release next month. This project has been in production since 2005. Go Gen!

I AM ELEVEN is a life–affirming global portrait of humanity at a crucial age – no longer children, not quite adults, preparing to inherit a world changing as quickly and dramatically as they are. This documentary focuses on a series of eleven-year-olds from 15 countries, each speaking in their own words and revealing the private obsessions and public concerns that animate their lives.

I AM ELEVEN national release kicks off in Melbourne July 5, then Perth July 12, then Brisbane, Byron and Sydney July 19.

Outstanding Documentary Award, Newport Beach Film Festival 2012 (California), Best Documentary, IF Awards 2011, Audience Choice Award, Melbourne International Film Festival 2011

www.iameleven.com 

ASSORTED ANIMALS

 

ANNA

 

 

FREEDOM! '90

LUKE SALES // OUR HERO

ACNE // STELLA // THE ROW

Some of our favourite Resort 2013 looks so far.

// Acne //

** stella mcCartney **

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TIGERLILY SALE // GET ONTO IT!

VER$ACE'S PALACE CAN BE YOURS

Have some extra coins? You're in luck, Gianni Versace's South Beach home is up for sale for a cool $125 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the U.S.

Since Gianni Versace was murdered on the front doorstep of the mansion in 1992, it has been home to entrepreneur Peter Loftin, who restored the property to its former glory. The enormous beach estate boasts 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and fresco embellished courtyard,as well as the mosaic-tilled outdoor pool lined in 24-karat gold!

COSMIC WONDER

Inspired by Prometheus, a film very worth while seeing - despite the average reviews.  Watching Michael Fassbender play David is worth every penny of that over-inflated movie ticket.

L.H STAFF PICKS // HOLLY

A quilted dream from Tigerlily:

A pair of these gems from melissa x J Maskery:

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Studded, gelati-coloured joy from Kate Sylvester!

LU$H L¥F€

Delight in some spicy beats courtesy of Captain Franco, here.

A Happy Death

AHD - A Happy Death is quite possibly the coolest card co. around, featuring some sharp work from artists such as Billie Justice Thomson (Melb), Mark Drew (Tokyo) and Kyle Montgomery (Syd).  A pretty big incentive to send snail mail magic, and finally an alternative to sending ironic kitten cards (though they do that too).

Billie J Thomson:

Mark Drew:

Kyle Montgomery: