SOBO designer, Helena Garcia, creates custom shirts at Art Basel - F Factory.
Check out some of the latest SOBO cellphone wallpapers, now available from AT&T.
SOBO was recently commissioned to design 3 shirts for the Latin Grammy awards on November 5, 2009. Designs include a adult thermal called Latin Groves as well as a t-shirt version for kids. SOBO will also produce the official nominee t-shirt. Check out the Grammy's official store at www.latingrammystore.com.
Last Night SOBO launched the official online store for Guarana-powered beverage, BAWLS. The drink has achieved cult-like status among gamers, paintballers and BMXers and SOBO hopes its t-shirts (other products to come) will appeal to their loyal fans. SOBO will not only design the products to be sold on the site but will also manage the entire sales process.
Here are some additional pics from Ernesto's (SOBO's Creative Director) painting exhibit at Kidrobot in Miami. Kid Robot employees were also sporting SOBO t-shirts designed by Jorge Ortega. SOBO President, Dean Schwartz, was also in attendance, as well as new SOBO client and BAWLS owner, Hoby Bupert.
Last night SOBO designer, Ernesto East and his brother Carlos East, also know as the Beast Brothers, showcased their new Flip Out canvases at Kidrobot Miami Art Gallery. Their limited edition custom Dunny collection is also now available for sale at Kidrobot's online store . For those of you that don't have $500-$2000 to spend on some amazing artwork, the good news is that SOBO will soon be printing some of these designs and will make them available at our online store, www.surropa.com.
The new limited Edition Julio Cesar Chavez t-shirts are now on the press, getting ready for the grand opening of JCC's new restaurant in Mesa, Artizona. We're only printing 250 of each shirt and they will only be available for sale at the restaurant. For those of you eager to get your hands on one of these, but live outside of Arizona, email us your contact information and size (S-XL) and we'll use our influence to hook you up. More cool designs to come.
SOBO is currently running a promotion with AOL Latino, offering up some SOBO tees to the winner of their "Cuélate y Gana" promotion. To win, send in your name, address, telephone and the name of the contest to lanotaganadora@aol.com. Everyone that enters will also receive a 15% discount at Surropa.com.
This is an awesome made for the HP D&AD Students Award made by Matt Robinson y Tom Wrigglesworth.
Its awesome...
The Beast Brothers have outdone themselves with this 8-inch recreation of their contribution to The Baroness's 30 Customs x 30 Friends charity auction. Meticulously painted and detailed, this stylish skullfaced, sombrero-wearing charro comes in a custom hand-stained wooden box with purple silk lining and retails for $800.This custom is at Kidrobot NY and its the last of a limited edition of 10 pieces so run and grab it while you can! Get it here!
also check www.thebeastbrothers.com
In anticipation of the new Bawls merch store, BawlsGear.com (powered by SOBO), Bawls is running a contest to name its first 3 designs (2 men's and 1 women's). The winner of the contest will receive a free limited edition Bawls shirt (only 250 of each shirt will be printed), as well as a case of Bawls Guarana. visit the Bawls website, www.bawls.com, for more information and to submit your names. The BawlsGear.com store is scheduled to launch in September 2009.
Great creative definitely deserves to be past around the internet and go viral. This video, by Dutch artist Evelien Lohbeck, transforms an ordinary notebook into a "high tech" computer. Blurring the lines between reality and animation, she keeps you wanting to see what comes next. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
SOBO will be designing and selling a collection of limited edition Bawls t-shirts for men and women. The shirts will be available exclusively at Bawls.com this September.
Those of you not familiar with Bawls, you're probably not into gaming, paintball or BMX, three areas that the guarana-based beverage has focused its marketing efforts. If you need a little boost, check them out. They also have the first-ever, energy root beer (Geek Beer), which happens to be my favorite.
Last night some crazy fan rammed in the gate in our parking lot, broke 2 hurricane-proof windows and stole a bunch of shirts from our Miami office. The funny thing is that he left all the computers, printers, cameras, etc. Guess he really liked the shirts. Make sure to get them while they're hot (literally) at www.surropa.com.
Daft punk is one of my favourite bands ever, this is a very unique experiment.
DA CHIP!
I recently came upon this French Restaurant in New York City called La Cave des Fondus. The unique thing about this new hot spot, which opened in December of last year, is not its intentionally rude waiters (living in Miami, this is definitely not a novel feature), but the fact that they serve wine in glass baby bottles. Could this become the next big trend in alcohol consumption... I'll let you decide.
SOBO was recently selected to design the merchandise for a new restaurant concept in Mesa, Arizona, Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones. The 30,000 square foot facility encompasses an authentic Mexican restaurant, sports bar and a concert venue for one of the greatest Mexican sport icons in history. We'll be soliciting feedback from all you JCC fans, so make sure to check back for newly-posted designs.
Yesterday, I spoke on the phone with Mil Mascaras, one of the most important Mexican wrestlers in history. Having grown up outside Boston, Lucha Libre was something pretty foreign to me. After having worked in Latin America for over 15 years, however, I have definitely gained an appreciation for Lucha Libre and for the ground-breaking work Mil Mascaras started when he first entered the professional ring in 1965. He is known for introducing high-flying moves such as the plancha and tope suicida, as he travelled across the world entertaining fans from Mexico to the US to Japan. Mil Mascara's persona and flashy look was originally created for the big screen, and performed in over 17 Mexican horror/wrestling/action films. The name Mil Mascaras means "a thousand masks." He allegedly wore a different mask for each match. Those of you who haven't yet experienced Lucha Libre, make sure to check out our friends at Lucha Va Voom, which is now leaving it's home in California to perform shows in Chicago and New York.
SOBO, along with its California partner EBA LLC, has recently been selected to distribute Zipz shoes in Latin America. For those of you not yet familiar with this brand (it launches in the US in September), it is destined to completely reinvent the way you purchase shoes... The shoe's upper zips off and can be replaced with other colors, patters, high-top/low-top, etc. For the first time ever, you can purchase the outsole separately from the upper, creating your own unique look. The owners have spent the last five years perfecting the quality and it really is one of the most comfortable shoes you'll wear. Latin American retailers that are interested in purchasing, you can contact us at info@sobogear.com. Look for more information shortly.
Most of you may be familiar with the artistic works of Christo and Jeanne-Claude from their most recent 2005 work in Central Park. They created a series of 7,503 vinyl gates with nylon fabric panels, transforming the park into a canvas that only could be replicated by the artists themselves. Their other past works have included highlighting the islands in Biscayne Bay, Miami with pink fabric, the Pont Neuf in Paris with polyamide fabric or the Reichstag in Berlin, with an aluminum-looking polypropylene. Through these works, they always manage to call attention to structures and the environment in ways that create a renewed appreciation. Their most recent project, scheduled to be revealed sometime in 2013, involves suspending shimmering waves of fabric, for a distance of 5.9 miles, above the Arkansas River in Colorado.
SOBO's Jaguar tee recently popped up on ME (Music & Entertainment) TV's show Sonido Boombox, hosted by Paul Saucedo. Thanks to our friend DJ Orion for all his help and support.
Whether you're a New Yorker or just attending LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference), make sure to attend a meet and greet, sponsored by SOBO, at Cafecito Bogota in Brooklyn. Not only will you be able to listen to some great Cumbia and Tropical music but you'll also get to hang with some pretty cool music industry professionals. For more information visit our friends at Peligrosa or just stop by from 5-8PM.
Those of you in Los Angeles, make sure to check out Create: Fixate, an art show that gives emerging artists the opportunity to expose their craft to a larger audience. This year, they have also teamed up with Live Action Art (LAA), which pits artists head-to-head with their piers in a thematic competition for everyone to watch. This year, the show's them is architecture, so you'll have an opportunity to see them work with cinder blocks, metal fences and other construction materials. By the way, I've also heard that there will be some killer music...Art and tunes...Sounds like a great evening to me.
SATURDAY June 27th
9pm - 3am
613 Imperial St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Not sure why, something about these crazy times we're living, made this piece of art by Patrick Martinez appealing. Perhaps it combines the energy and passion of a sports game with the desperation people are currently feeling. Definitely a strong statement but it spoke to me none the less.
SOBO products made their debut in San Antonio at The Museo Alameda store this past weekend for the American Sabor Music Fest. We heard that the performances were off the hook and SOBO shirts were flying out the door (this makes us happy). Thanks again to the Museo for taking a chance with our brand. We hope all you San Antonians (is that how you say it?) stop buy and check out our designs. Send us your comments to info@sobogear.com.
I just came upon these cool cartoon illustrations and thought I would share. Ever wonder what the Simpsons would look like anime style? Or if Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was illustrated Super Mario style? Click here to check them out. The pictures include a variety of well-known icons in cartoons, films and comics, and show them redrawn in different illustrative styles.
Today, June 24th, is Picasso Art Day. In 1901, Pablo Picasso's first art exhibition opened in Paris, France. Did you also know that Picasso's full name was Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso... What a mouth-full. Having produced over 50,000 works during his lifetime gave him unprecedented exposure. The fact that he spearheaded the century's most important movement (cubism) and its defining technique (collage) and painted its most imposing masterpiece ("Guernica") - makes it hard to believe that most subsequent modern artists haven't been influenced Picasso.
LP3
If you like good music you like RATATAT which is a band formed by multi instrumentalist and programmer Evan Mast and guitarist Mike Srithmstroud from NY. The music that they make is purely instrumental but is so unique that you will wonder why you didn't know about them all this time.
For those who already know them you have to hear LP3! filled with majestic baroque guitar riffs, enigmatic reverse rhythms and other sonic surprises.... you're gonna love it.
Now in its 8th year, Create Fixate is geared towards promoting artists who have significant bodies of work, yet limited resources for self-promotion and exposure. The show consists of a unique combination of art and music and is a must-see for anyone who collects or just has an appreciation for great art, in all its forms. This years theme is architecture and it's bound to be extremely enlightening and innovative. Make sure to check it out on June 27th in downtown LA.
Those of you in Los Angeles who haven't yet seen Lucha VaVoom, it's coming to the Mayan Theater on June 24 & 25th. The show combines the best of Mexican lucha libre and a vaudeville-style burlesque show. Trust me when I tell you that you've never seen anything quite like this before. Those outside of LA, the show is coming to San Francisco, Anaheim and San Diego in August and Chicago and New York in September.
Guad Venegas, the host of the Mun2 show, 18 & Over, sports SOBO's Skate Virgin design during his interview with Wisin y Yandel.
if you like creating music or ever wondered how its like to have music machines and sound effects you have to check HOBNOX AUDIOTOOL , this is a flash based online application that allows you to connect devices in infinite ways to create music.
You can even record and save your jams.
Those of you who aren't familiar with the works of Blu, you need to watch this video.The animation takes you on a tour of a graffiti-filled Buenos Aires Neighborhood as well as an art museum. It's hard to think about the twisted mind that created this but it's also one of the most interesting and thought-provoking animations I've ever seen.
Those of you who are AT&T subscribers, you can now download some of your favorite SOBO designs onto your cell phone. Simply enter SOBO into the AT&T search bar and our designs will appear. Those of you with different carriers, stay tuned, the others will be coming online shortly.
SOBO designer, Alexis Ziritt, recently attended the 8th annual Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Festival to show off his latest editions of Calavera Comics. The show took place at the Lexingon Avenue Armory, where talented designers and artists showed off their work. Alexis received great reviews and is definitely starting to attract a strong following for his work.
SOBO is currently working with multiple t-shirt manufacturers to come up with the most comfortable, best fitting, softest t-shirt possible for our customer. To help us with our efforts, we'd love to hear from as many people as possible about their likes and dislikes when it comes to tees. For you women, please don't take this the wrong way, but if you could send us your measurements, it would greatly help our efforts. Please email us at info@sobogear.com
Those of you in San Antonio, don't forget about the free concert, "American Sabor," given by The Museo Alameda, on Saturday, June 20th in Market Square. While you're listening, make sure to stop by the Alameda store to pick up your SOBO tee.
I've recently started to notice the work of director, Luis Nieto. Born in Colombia, he studied visual communications and went on to become an art director at various agencies. He has done work for brands such as Nintendo, Nike, ATP, Heineken and Visa. Nieto excels as a painter, an animator, a designer, a live action director and a graphic artist. Check out some of his latest work, including his latest spot for Infamous (a Playstation game)... Really amazing stuff.
Gianluca Fallone is a designer/illustrator from Argentina, currently based in London. At only 23 years old, he has managed to build up an impressive folio that includes work with clients such as MTV, Nike and Cartoon Network.
Fallone’s stance is simple —’I love type and design, and I particularly like when both are present — and evident in much of his work. He is inspired by Japanese animation and comic books that also triggered his ’illustration-design rollercoaster,’ and his pieces are beautifully crafted and extremely detailed. Fallone is putting his mark on the Argentinean design world, and we are expecting to see great things from this young and amazingly talented artist. - Brendan McKnight
Check out more of his work at http://www.gianlucafallone.com/
As a new apparel company (with limited budgets), we're often times forced to rely on the generosity of others. Andres Hernandez, photographer extraordinaire, is one of those people. Having worked with brands such as Mazda, Axe, Hawaiian Tropic and many others, we were honored to have him photograph our first SOBO collection. Make sure to check out his work andreshernandez. Thanks Andres!
SOBO shirts are now available at Museo Alameda (www.thealameda.org) in San Antonio, TX. This museum is the largest Latino museum in the US and hosts over 1 million visitors per year. The museum tells the story of the Latino experience in America through art, history and culture. SOBO is very excited and honored to be part of this experience. Make sure to stop by the next time you're in town.
