Culture Initiative @ Dharma

BEAST is proud to be involved with creative local heroes Culture Initiative.

Celebrating their first year of awesomeness they have created a fantastic event featuring 20 visual artists, a live art exhibit, an interactive photo shoot, and an incredible selection of music, art and threads. Come out and enjoy a night of enriching culture and support your local artists.

LIVE MUSIC:

• Riddim King
• BWillakers
• Dirty Drummer
• Arthur Bros. & Dick Tracey

THREADS ETC:

• BEAST Streetwear
• Sintient Apparel
• Nodcraft
• Zen-Grafix

ART:

• John Hairston
• Scott Partridge
• Nick Bloomberg
• Jon Norris
• Carleena Person
• Brandon Willett
• Lucinda Shelton
• Katina Gad
• Arthur Brouthers
• Joel Andrew Tracey
• John Pundt
• Bart Cusick
• Tane Addington
• David Banemanivong
• Desta Stutts
• Infamous JeanClaude
• Philip Lagas-Rivera
• and many more...

Tickets at door = $8

Tickets w/ RSVP = $5 (send RSVP's to: stella@cultureinitiative.com)

Saturday, December 12 from at 9PM

Dharma Lounge: 1440 South Tryon Charlotte NC 28203

Cyber Monday vs BEAST

Create your own Cyber Monday specials with BEAST Streetwear. Just select the shirts you want and score FREE Shipping.*

Choose from over 22 different T shirts, including exclusive designs not available in retail stores.

*Free shipping for USA delivery only. International shipping available for just $12.95.

BEAST Wholesale is live

Make a killing with BEAST this Holiday – no minimums on custom wholesale!

BEAST is proud to invite America’s premier specialty retailers to become authorized dealers, starting this Holiday with our 2010.1 collection.

Get a taste for BEAST’s premium apparel collection at BeastStreetwear.com, then apply for an exclusive wholesale account. Full details HERE.

NOTE: November 13 deadline for Holiday/2010.1 custom orders.

BEAST @ Fashion Show

Are You Street? Streetwear Fashion Show at Luna Lounge

Feat. BEAST, Sintient, Last Days, Nuthing and Fresh Exclusive brands

More info. Dress Hip. Dress Unique. Dress Stylish. Be Yourself

For FREE guest list text 646-734-2181 and mention BEAST.

BEAST @ Wootini

BEAST's holiday card design for the Wootini Gallery show (more details coming soon).

However you celebrate the Holidays, Peace is Ace.

1000 fans on Facebook

The BEAST fan page is going bananas these days, with nearly 1000 fans from all over the US, Europe, Asia and beyond. Wherever you live, it's the best way to get sneak peaks of the freshest BEAST quick strike graphics. Plus special discounts and the latest BEAST news.

Thx for the support - we really appreciate it.

Who'll be our 1000th fan?

Special Swoon Unit T

This year Swoon Unit - the Carolina's longest running Bboy squad - celebrates 10 years of mayhem. Committed to supporting the subculture that provides our inspiration, BEAST Streetwear is proud to partner with the creatives and athletes of Swoon Unit, marking the occasion with a special edition T shirt.

This shirt will be presented to the winners of this Saturday's Swoon Unit 10th Anniversary Bboy Battle and is available for a limited time exclusively from the BEAST Streetwear website.

Don't sleep - grab yours now before they're gone!

Decade of Mayhem

Forget TV's Shark Week, Swoon Week is much more exciting!

As the Carolina's longest running Bboy squad Swoon Unit celebrates 10 years of mayhem this week. BEAST Streetwear is proud to partner with Swoon Unit, marking the occasion with a week of unforgettable events including EmCee battles, bboy contests and parties.

Come out to watch/compete/party and join JoJo (Rock Steady Crew) and BEAST Bboys Kwzt One and Tron, plus BEAST's own DJ SPCL GST and crews from all over the East Coast.

Stay tuned for more madness, including news of the special Swoon Unit vs BEAST special edition T shirt dropping tomorrow...

Swoon Unit x 10 Years

Swoon Unit is one of the region's best and oldest bboy crews and this September they celebrate 10 years of mayhem.

BEAST Streetwear is proud to support the various events that mark this special occasion, including breakdance competitions, expo battles, MC Battles, and a graffiti showcase, etc (not all on the same day!).

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH: WWI EMCEE BATTLE & ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF PARTY!

music: dj haekmatic and the remix project (this is the live hip-hop band that played at swoon unit's 7 year anniversary!)

Registration: email mic savvy, anthony@goomahmusigroup.com For updates about the emcee battle click HERE. This event is 21 & over!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH: BBOY BATTLE

JoJo, founder of Rock Steady Crew will be hosting the event, with Kid Glyde (Dynamic Rockers), Abe (Flex Flav) and Daedalus (Swoon Unit) judging. BEAST's own DJ SPCLGST plus ON OF SAM and SMEDIUM will drop the beats.

BEAST Streetwear will have fresh Ts available, including a special Swoon Unit vs BEAST Collabo. This jam is going to be bananas!

Raleigh Boys and Girls Club (701 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh NC 27601). Doors will open at 12pm and the jam will last until 5pm. More info

AFTERPARTY: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH

Five Star Restaurant, Raleigh from 10:30pm-2am

Battle Slam Jam 2009

Thx to everyone who came out and supported, competed and volunteered to make Battle Slam Jam 2009 such a success!

We were blessed with no rain and a great vibe all day. Scored great publicity from Creative Loafing, the Charlotte Observer, the Black Sheep blog, Skirt Magazine and a bunch of other websites - thx everyone for spreading the word.

The event was filmed for Fuel TV so stay tuned for details.

See you all next year!

PHOTO: yjames@charlotteobserver.com

BEAST @ Black Sheep

A fresh shipment of 2010 BEAST T shirts dropped this week at seminal East coast skate boutique Black Sheep. Now in stock: BEAST Street Trooper (vintage), RoboSkull and other graphics available - don't sleep. Make sure you get out and support.

If you can't get to Black Sheep remember to check BeastStreetwear.com - we ship worldwide, plus FREE shipping in USA!

Battle Slam Jam 2009

BEAST and Create Don't Hate are stoked to present the 2009 Battle Slam Jam this Saturday, August 22 at Grayson Skate Park, Charlotte NC.

As the only all-inclusive community festival in the area, this year’s event promises to be the biggest ever! For 2009 Battle Slam Jam’s NACO award-winning format will include:

• multiple skateboard contests
• a B-boy/B-girl contest
• urban freestyle soccer
• interactive street art mural and hands-on aerosol techniques from infamous graffiti writer DESISM of KYC crew, Bronx NYC
• music and beats from DJ Quintillion, DJ the Mexican & DJ Jungle Monkey, DJ Agent Blak and specially-selected local bands
• special performances by Poppin’ Paul, Hood, ELu, and Omega Sparxs
• exclusive ‘Pop Up’ stores from BEAST Streetwear, God City, Nuthing Clothing and more

Free to watch, $10 to compete. For more info and registration details check us online:

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=96268196169&ref=ts

WEBSITE: http://www.battleslamjam2009.com/

X Games 3D Movie

Pretty rad to see all the action in 3D with theatre sound, etc.

Documentary-style means great camera angles right where the action's happening.

Great footage of rally cars and mega ramp. Could have done with more footage of Shaun White.

If you're going to see this movie, watch it in 3D!

Stoked to score premier tickets - thanks ESPN.

Big In Japan - for real!

Huge thanks to our friends at SOPHISTRY.FM in Japan for showcasing the new BEAST Streetwear collection. Perhaps ironically, drawing special attention was BEAST's Godzilla-inspired Big In Japan graphic.

SOPHISTRY is a comprehensive creative arts information website which intrduces artists from a variety of genres and also publishes an arts related web-based magazine. Check it out HERE.

DJ Contest

BEAST Streetwear is proud to support the 2009 'We Are The Champions' Student Showcase & Adult DJ Competition presented by With These Hands Mix Academy. Come see BEAST's bboy Kwzt in action.

FREE admission!
Don't miss it. No Excuses.

BEAST will be selling T shirts etc - bring your $20s!

EVENT INFO: http://www.wthands.com
BEAST: http://www.BeastStreetwear.com
VIDEO: http://vimeo.com/5539192

BEAST's Big In Japan

Some of you will have already seen BEAST's new Godzilla-inspired Big In Japan graphic. Turns out to be an instant classic.

Specially chosen by DJ Spcl Gst to rock at the recent THREADED Streetwear Show at the Forum, BEAST was stoked to also be invited to submit the design to the Godzilla Fan Society.

Check out the shirt/print options for now!

NOTE: Though we haven't formally launched our 2010 T designs yet, they are up on the website and available to buy (shipped worldwide, with FREE shipping in USA). Visit the BEAST store today.

BEAST Street Trooper Postcard

BEAST Street Trooper Postcard
Originally uploaded by Beast Visual

Available now FREE in select stores (sorry, USA only).
Look for posters of this coming soon - available worldwide.

New BEAST shirts

Take a sneak peak at the new BEAST T shirts: the Roboskull, ever-popular Street Trooper and Godzilla-inspired 'Big in Japan'.

Don't wait for the launch party - get yours today at BeastStreetwear.com - we ship worldwide!

Nike SB / P.Rod / Ice Cube

Nuthing Collaborative

The third annual Nuthing Summer Collaborative Music & Arts Festival comes to the NC Music Factory on August 15-16, 2009.

Bands include Quantum Foundry, Scapegoat, Mr. Invisible and Eyes of the Elders. Turtle and DJ Justin Aswell will host.

BEAST Streetwear will have a pop-up shop at this year's event. Drop by and check our new Ts, art and skateboards.

Look for this BEAST-designed poster (below) and flyers in Black Sheep, Niche and other Charlotte-area locations.

Get your tickets NOW - Over 20 bands for just $20, plus art, streetwear, skating and more! FREE pre-show party Friday, August 14 at Philosopher’s Stone, Charlotte NC.

Join the fun on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122626679327

NEW: T Shirt Gun

Nike's secret weapon for outfitting the world?

Resist their advances and get a new BEAST shirt today.

Battle Slam Jam

BEAST, in association with Create Don't Hate, is proud to present the 2009 Battle Slam Jam featuring multiple skateboard contests, DJs, live bands, a B-boy/B-girl contest, graffiti writing, Pop & Locking, urban freestyle soccer, and much more.

The event will be filmed for Fuel TV, so sign up and participate ($10) or just turn up and watch on the day (FREE). Expert judges will award unique prize packs to all category winners.

New flyers are available at Black Sheep Skate Boutique and other fine retailers in the Charlotte metro area. Pick up a few today!

BEAST Sticker Packs

BEAST fans already know our stickers are available at Black Sheep Skate Boutique and other fine retailers across the USA.

But what if you don't live in America? Can't find a store?

Don't panic! You can now score a special 'Super16' sticker pack, featuring an assortment of 16 Beast-designed stickers, direct from the BEAST website. And we ship worldwide, so no excuses. Get you some today....

NEW custom skateboards

BEAST is proud to announce two new custom skateboards just in time for Go Skateboarding Day.



Featuring BEAST's exclusive Big In Japan and Street Trooper graphics, these decks are made in the USA from 7-ply Canadian maple.

PLUS: Stay tuned for new T shirt graphics dropping for July 4th.

BEAST featured in book

BEAST is stoked to announce that their custom-printed T shirts have been selected to appear in the new book ‘1,000 Garment Graphics: A Comprehensive Collection of Wearable Designs’ by Jeffrey Everett.

It’s truly an honor to have been included alongside such internationally-acclaimed T shirt titans as Zoo York, Rebel8, Tokidoki, Marc Ecko and Addict Streetwear.

To celebrate, a new collection of ‘Special Issue’ premium T shirts has been added to the BEAST online boutique, featuring select designs showcased in the book.

As always, BEAST shirts are custom-printed on American-built, premium T shirts and distribution is strictly limited. BEAST ships worldwide, so wherever you live, get online and check the BEAST store and score yourself some truly unique custom apparel.

You, me & MOYTOY

Hi everyone, our friends at MOYTOY Lithuania (Europe) would like to invite you to take part in their collaboration project “PHOBIA RESEARCH“, an extended version of a project presented at Pictoplasma Character Walk.

Here's what they had to say:

People these days are suffering from many different and very strange phobias, like fear of cats or chickens or garlic or even walking. All these phobias has a very scientific names and looks like it’s very serious business. We found that very interesting and exciting so we decided proceed our research. EXHIBITION “PHOBIA RESEARCH“ will take place in Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.

Go ahead and send them your artwork featuring characters who are suffering from different phobias or phobia personalized to a character. Characters can be painted, drawn, sewn or created in other techniques.

DEADLINE: May 20, 2009.
Send it by e-mail, to gallery{at}moytoy.eu
Be sure it is high resolution (300 dpi.)

A phobia list can be found here www.phobialist.com or you can think of and present new phobia.

More information:

www.Moytoy.eu
www.Pictoplasma.com
www.BeastVisual.com

Black Sheep Art Show

This was Beast's submission for the recent “What the Flock” art show at Black Sheep Skate Boutique. Radar Reserve, Smackhound and other artists from all over the country explored the spirit of individuality and what it means to be a black sheep. The excellent new store deck by Jason Waters dropped, and everyone enjoyed some good Spring weather and after party at Apostrophe Lounge.

NOTE: This print will soon be available via our online store.

Saturday Skateboards' party

Big ups to everyone who came out for Saturday Skateboards' awesome Saturday On Sunday party!
As you can see, it was a blast. Thx to Most Def Media for video.

Music supplied by Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Coma League, Narwhals of Sound, Radio Taiwan
and others, plus a special selection of product from Saturday Skateboards, Beast Streetwear, Smackhound and Slappa .

100+ Designer Vinyl Figures

NOW IN STOCK - We've just added over 100 new designer vinyl figures to our Designer Books & More store. Priced from $6.99 - $999.99, there's something for everyone.

Choose from James Jarvis' King Ken, UNKL TinPo, OBEY, Rolitoboy, Joe Ledbetter's Toxic Swamp, Burgermenos, Star Wars Clone Troopers, various Do-It-Yourself Qee figures, and selected Simpsons Qees.

Also available at the DB&M store: Beast's unique selection of the best graffiti, graphic design and street culture books, DVDs and magazines. We cut through the crap to bring you the very best; inspirational, educational, business, reference and resources – whatever you’re looking for we’ve got it!

Beast Creative Collective at the Breakfast Club's MLK Breakdance Event

Beast Creative Collective's Kwzt1 and Uniq really impressed at the Breakfast Club's 5th Annual MLK Breakdance Event. Our man Kwzt1 won the B-boy event.

Check more video of the event at http://www.vimeo.com/beastvisual

We're on Facebook!

We're on Facebook! Why not add us as your friend: www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1167456572&amp...

ALSO: Join the official Facebook group for fans of Beast Brand Premium Apparel and independent graphic design studio Beast Visual: www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=48878376306&amp...

NOTE: Apologies to all who’ve supported our efforts on Facebook in the past – they kicked us off so we’ve had to re-group. Please add us again, and join the official Facebook group again. Sorry for the hassle – we really appreciate your support.