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This Thursday, July 17th, marks the release of the new Herbert Baglione Adidas Originals sneaker from Upper Playground. This is the first sneaker in the four-part series.  Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, acclaimed fine artist Baglione is highly respected and recognized within the industry as well as throughout South America and Europe. He is known for his strong minimalist and simplistic approach to painting. According to Baglione, the basis of his work is addressing the coldness and competitiveness present in people. He likes to be ironic about things such as individuality and death, and the paths chosen to either achieve these experiences or distance oneself from it.  To get your hands on the Herbert Baglione adidas Originals sneaker, visit a UP retail store on Thursday, July 17th or you can order your pair online beginning at 8 am PST on Thursday.

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Upper Playground is releasing an exclusive sneaker series with Adidas Originals next week. The new shoe line features four signature designs from fine artists - Sam Flores, David Choe, Herbert Baglione, and hip hop artist Aesop Rock.  Beginning July 17, 2008, Upper Playground will release a new sneaker every Thursday. Each sneaker design will be available for sale at Upper Playground retail stores and online at upperplayground.com beginning at 8 am PST with each pair of sneakers retailing for $150.00.  More info on the first shoe to release, coming soon…

Here is another opportunity to show your support for Democratic presidential hopeful, Barack Obama.  This hoodie is an extra bonus as part of the OBAMA x OBEY x UpperPlayground collaboration, featuring the super popular “Hope” design and it is only available at Obey.  The funds from the sales will go back into producing more materials for the OBAMA Campaign… Maybe more posters???  The hoodie comes in Men’s and Women’s sizes and are $60 each. Get yours at the Obey on-line shop here.

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This month’s Upper Playground New Eras are from artists Denis Kennedy, Sam Flores and Morning Breath. Denis Kennedy does an Irish Flag inspired design with multi-colored panels.  Sam Flores opts for his Bus-head design on this San Francisco classic colors of black and orange.  While Morning Breath goes with the Molotov throw with orange bill and blue hat.  All are available at UP stores and online.

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The cast of characters that have been created to live within the paintings of Jeremy Fish are the major defining features of the artist’s work. “Once Upon a Time” demonstrates how the characters have taken on personalities and have evolved into a fully functioning, existing universe that is undeniably from the mind of Jeremy Fish. Every time a new Jeremy Fish piece surfaces, a new chapter is being added to the story. From his collaborations with hip hop artist Aesop Rock to his internationally–acclaimed solo exhibitions, San Francisco resident Fish is one of the most prolific and active painters today.  Available now at Upperplayground.com for $50.

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