Are you a hipster? A yipster? Generation Text and proud? Whatever your calling, you know Mike Giant, the in-the-scene former tattoo artist from New Mexico. In the continual search for personal satisfaction (and wealth), Mike engaged Dragon in a collaborative frottage and produced the sunglasses you see here. We received the following email from the reclusive, though kind, Mr Giant.
Stab: You sure put together a spooky pair of sunglasses.
Tell me a little of the back story.
Mike: My friend Dalek had worked with Dragon and he had a
good experience with them. So when they asked if I would design
some graphics for snow goggles, I agreed. The sunglasses were
part of the whole package.
Stab: Surfers are notoriously insular. Do you hold surfers in contempt,
like you should? Would you expect many to appreciate the
detail in your limited run of glasses?
Mike: I’m a big fan of surfing and surfers, actually. If I didn’t have
to wear glasses, I’d try surfing for sure. I think detail-oriented
people will notice the details in the sunglasses, be they surfers or
otherwise.
Stab: Is this the first in a series of collabs with Dragon? Do you
collaborate much in general? Do you enjoy the process?
Mike: This is the first and only project I’ve done with Dragon. I
enjoy doing collaborations, especially for items that I could use in
my day-to-day life. I’ve worked collaboratively with many artists
and companies over the years. It’s something I hope continues.
Stab: Where are you holed up these days? NYC? You’re from New
Mex, yeah? How’s the weather over there?
Mike: I’m living in Amsterdam right now. I’ve been here for a few
months. It’s great.
Stab: There’s a lot of interest in tattoos and tattoo artists these
days. Is it a first or have you seen it all before?
Mike: Tattoos are nothing new. Pop culture tends to love tattoos
for a few years, then hate on it for a few years. Just look at women’s
magazines to see what I mean.
Stab: Why’s everyone hot for Tokyo? You’ve been there a zillion
times, right?
Mike: Tokyo is fun! I’ve been there six times. It’s great. I can’t
wait to go back with my bicycle!
Stab: What’s the best thing about.
THE GIVE AWAY
We've got one limited edition Mike Giant print from America and one pair of limited Dragon Mike Giant Calaveras Sunglasses ready for the picking. Just tell us below (in the comments area) in a few words why you should be the deserved winner. Be sure to tell us what prize you're chasing and add your email so we can find you.
Congrats to Chino and Ryan Nix our winning entries, keep an eye on your email as we'll be sourcing your postal deets real soon.
Also if you don't have any luck in the comp you can always buy your own pair at these stores.
STM Bondi
426 Oxford St, Bondi Junction
STM City
World Square, CNR George & Liverpool St, Sydney
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Reply #14 on : Thu September 25, 2008, 10:32:40