WORLD CUP FEVER

The planet has gone world cup crazy as the soccer is in the final 16 of the tournament. To get you in the mood for the finals we have the best goals from the 2006 world cup in Germany.

SPADER NOW SELLING IN LOS ANGELES

We are extremely excited to announce that Spader Clothing is now selling in it's first USA store in Los Angeles. Womens gear is available @ Twisted Clothing & Accessories:

Twisted Clothing & Accessories
7560 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046.



For those who are LA Lakers fans, we are offering t-shirts in Laker purple. Other colors include black, turquoise & melon. Get down to Melrose and start looking smooth for summer!



GOOGLE MAPS FOR TWISTED CLOTHING STORE

1 YEAR RIP MJ

Can you believe it's been 12 months since the biggest pop icon of all time passed away. The best way to remember MJ is through some of the good times he shared with the world. We found some rare footage of Michael Jackson when he was a young little Spader trying to find the right lady. RIP.

DJ STEVE LIND + BLING TEE + FLANNELET

In the mix..

2AM CLUB & CHIDDY BANG COLLAB

2AM Club are in the middle of a west coast tour with Chiddy Bang as they promote their debut single "Worry About You". The guys have recorded an acoustic version of "Hurricane" with Chiddy Bang, great song this one! See below as they perform it live on Z100 radio.



2AM CLUB

THE SECRET BEHIND NIKE AIR

Interesting.....

BEANIES & SCARFS

Just in time for the snow season we will be releasing beanies & scarfs. These will be out very very soon!



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DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

1. Spaceship - Benny Benassi Feat. Kelis & APL.DE.AP & Jean Baptiste

2. Filter Freak - Denzal Park

3. Devil Walking - Mark Knight

4. Gotta Make A Move - Hook & Sling Ft. Snob Scrilla

5. 3am Eternal - Mind Electric


DJ JARED DE VEER

TAMARAMA INTERVIEW

Aussie group Tamarama which consists of the duo Jay and Pottsy are spreading their infectious style of surf rock/pop to the masses.. After releasing their first EP in 2008 the two Spaders have finished recording their debut LP in New York City with acclaimed producer David Kahne (Sublime, the Strokes, Sugar Ray). The album has just hit the streets and we got the chance to chat with Pottsy before the boys got on the road for their US tour.



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
I wanted to be a movie director

What are you doing now in your life?
Keeping busy! mostly doing gigs and all that goes on in between!



What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the entertainment industry?
Dont listen to what anyone says, just do your own thing and people will respect that.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
life experiences and mother nature

Describe your style to us?
laid back



Describe your clothing outfit when you go out?
Vans, ksubi jeans, plain tshirt, open shirt over the top..

What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Everything comes back eventually whether you like it or not!



Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
John Lennon, for all that the changes he was able to bring to society through his music particularly with the Vietnam war.

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
Jessica Hart



TAMARAMA

THANK ME LATER

The most anticipated release of 2010 has to be Drakes debut album "Thank Me Later". He has been the most refreshing artist hip hop has seen in a long time with his diverse style. Not only can Drake sing like an angel, he has a great flow when rapping and touches on numerous subjects which is a huge plus for listeners. This is one album that won't disappoint fans and will be deemed a classic.

LIMITED LADIES HOODIES

There is only a very small amount of womens hoodies left for this winter, if you want to stay snug during these cold nights get in asap to avoid disappointment. If you do miss out on the hoodies we are releasing our beanies and scalves very shortly. Keep an eye out for those.

Below is an image we came across on facebook.



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DJ SAMRAI

DJ Samrai is Regarded as one of Australia's best DJ's in the r&b/hiphop scene. He was out on the weekend mixing it up in his purple "Wall" tee and purple "Suits" tee.





DJ SAMRAI

SPADER STOCKED IN LOS ANGELES

Spader Clothing will be launching its summer range in America for the first time this week, in the Los Angeles store TWISTED. Twisted is located in the heart of the fashionable shopping district of Melrose, Los Angeles selling womens clothing and accessories. Stay tuned for more details!

Twisted Clothing & Accessories
7560 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

2AM CLUB DEBUT VIDEO

It's an exciting start to the month for 2AM Club as the boys have just released their debut video "Worry About You". If you have been following the Spader blog from the beginning you will have read numerous entries from the lead singer, Marc Griffin as he has shared stories from tours, photo shoots, studio time and the grind that's required to succeed in the music industry. The hard work has paid off as the 2am Club deliver a world class video and big tune which will give the guys a strong fan base world wide.



2AM CLUB

BIG BANGS COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER

Join Big Bangs for an evening of canapes, bubbles, music, laughter and a raffle, all to support the work of the Big Bangs!

Tickets are $50, with all proceeds directly funding our work in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.

Here’s what $50 does across the world:
• Creates 100 “emergency packs” for street and slum kids in Bangladesh, containing enough rice, oil, soap, water and milk for a week.
• Purchases enough basketballs, t-shirts and supplies to run a day-camp for 1,000 kids in the Philippines.
• Buys 50 pairs of shoes for kids at an orphanage in Bangladesh, allowing them to walk to and from school without cutting the delicate parts of their feet on glass or stones along the way, eliminating infections and the need for expensive, most often ignored, medical care.
• Buys enough cement to build an outdoor court in Papua New Guinea, for kids who would otherwise never be able to access a court.
• Covers the cost of 2 boxes full of school books and supplies for a school in the remote regions of Nepal.
• Pays for a year’s education for 2 children in Pakistan, complete with school books and uniforms.
• Buys 20 basketballs for our girls program in Afghanistan, allowing young women the opportunity to participate in sport for the 1st time in their lives.

Head to http://www.outincanberra.com.au/products/12512/bigbangs2010fundraiserevent to buy your tickets today!

Big Bangs - using the game of basketball to fight youth poverty and social disadvantage worldwide!

AUSTRALIA vs GERMANY SOCCER

The World Cup soccer is starting up for the Socceroos on Monday morning at 4.30am as Australia plays Germany in their opening match in South Africa. This is a friendly reminder to get up early and cheer the boys on! Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!!!







SBS

I-PHONE 4

The I-Phone 4 is here! The team over at Apple just keeps pushing the limits of technology by making your phone more impressive than most home computers. We won't give you the spill on on the latest I-Phone but all we are going to say is it could be time to trade in the Blackberry.



I-PHONE 4

ELK EXHIBITION

We are excited to let you know that Canberra artist E.L.K has his Debut Solo show "How you like me now, Bitch?" on July 9 at the Front Gallery in Lyneham. We have had the chance to see some of his work in person and highly recommend you get along to this!

Start Time:	Friday, July 9, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time:	Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00pm
Location:	The Front Gallery
Street:	Wattle st Lyneham
City/Town:	Canberra, Australia

ELK

OMAR MUSA NEW MUSIC

Queanbeyan's man of the moment Omar Musa has spent much of 2009 / 2010 recording his debut album "World Goes To Pieces" in the US with super producer Geoff Stanfield. Omar has put up a few tracks from the album on his myspace, most recently his debut single "Pura Vida (The One)" which features the luscious vocals of Robin Coomer. Get onto his page now to see what all the fuss is about, keep supporting Aussie talent! Omar Musa Music





OMAR MUSA

SPADER IN NETHERLANDS

Great news for all the Spaders in the Netherlands, we will be launching on your side of the world very soon!! In fact we are in the process of putting together a dutch version of the Spader website. To give you a taste of the Spader language in dutch, we have got our spader meaning translated below!



ABOUT SPADER (IN DUTCH)

Spader Clothing Australia, beter bekend als Spader, is een gerenommeerd Australisch kledingmerk dat in 2007 is gestart met het wereldwijd op de markt brengen van uitdagende, frisse kledingontwerpen. De kleding wordt geïnspireerd door eenvoud en moed, en vertegenwoordigt een fusie van mode met de wereld van muziek, surfen, skaten, en de moderne straatcultuur in Australië en de rest van de wereld.

Spader staat ook ergens voor.

Een Spader is iemand die trendsettend is, en niet trendvolgend. Iemand die de waardering van zijn omgeving krijgt zonder daar naar op zoek te zijn. Spaders zijn gepassioneerde, gedreven individuen die zelfvertrouwen en een positieve invloed op hun omgeving uitstralen, en die hun omgeving inspireren om het beste uit zichzelf te halen.

Een Spader is inspirerend. Een Spader opent deuren. Spader kleding is meer dan een label. Het is een uitdrukking, een ode, aan alle Spaders in de wereld.

MONEY CLIPS IN STORES

You can now find the Spader leather magnetic money clips stocked in the following stores for $50:

Globalize, Canberra, A.C.T
Mooks, Auckland, NZ
Juiced, Griffith, NSW

DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

Canberra's DJ Jared De Veer swings past for the first time on the Spader blog to drop his top 5 tracks that are heating up dance floors this week. You can catch him at the likes of Academy, Tongue & Groove, Ha Ha Bar & other venues around the nations capital.



1. One (Original Mix) Swedish House Mafia

2. Cassius 99 (Reset! Remix) Cassius

3. Work This Pussy (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)

4. C’Mon (Original Mix) Tiesto & Diplo

5. Moon Theory (Sam La More Remix) Miami Horror

DJ JARED DE VEER

DJ BOBBY RUSH MIXTAPE

Sydney's DJ Bobby Rush has recently put together a new promo mixtape "A Darker Shade of Rush" with some of the biggest dance bangers of 2010 thus far. Click on the below link to download your copy of Mr Rush's latest mix of goodies.



01. Neus - Blast (Original Mix)
02. Rye Rye feat. M.I.A. - Bang (Party Hoppaz Bootleg)
03. Vandalism - Throw Your Hands Up (Angger Dimas Remix)
04. DJ Bam Bam feat. Mr. Robotic - Watch The Club Go (Original Mix)
05. Sidney Samson feat. Lady Bee - Shut Up & Let It Go (Chuckie Remix)
06. Nogales & Paytric - Every Day 2.0 (DJ Sign & Ismael Nagera Dutch Remix) [bobby.rush® edit]
07. Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk (Laidback Luke Remix) [bobby.rush® edit]
08. Chuckie - Report To The Dancefloor (Afrojack Remix) [bobby.rush® edit]
09. Afrojack - Bangduck (Original Mix)
10. David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - Memories (Bingo Players Remix)
11. Calvin Harris - You Used To Hold Me (Laidback Luke Remix)
12. Sidney Samson feat. Lady Bee Bizzey - Come On Let’s Go (PH Electro Remix)
13. Nick & Danny Chatelain - Rumba (Ralvero For The Floor Remix)
14. Kura - Dirty Dutch (Original Mix) [bobby.rush® edit]
15. Major Lazer feat. Harold Faltermeyer - Pon De Foley (Ludachrist Remix)
16. Demian Ngo feat. Roger Punario - Turn Up The Bass (Demian Ngo Remix)
17. Angger Dimas - Fight Club (Original Mix)
18. Spencer & Hill - Oldschool (Club Mix) [bobby.rush® edit]
19. Limelight - Ready Or Not (Mondo Dub Mix) [bobby.rush® edit]
20. Miami Horror – Sometimes (Hook n Sling Remix)
21. Maxx - No More (Omen Remix) [bobby.rush® edit]
22. 2Special feat. Satory Seine - Dance On The Cloud 2010 (Xsonatix Club Mix)

DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE HERE

NICOLE BLADES

Meet Nicole Blades who is our gorgeous Spader model from California. Her exotic looks that grace the camera are a mixture of Hawaiian/Irish/Chinese. Not only is she beautiful, Nicole is a very talented athlete starring in her softball & Volleyball teams. She is one girl you will be seeing a lot more of in the future as her modeling career has just started.



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
When I was a kid, was not that long ago lol. Just turned 21. But I wanted to do everything. I wanted to be a Lawyer, Plastic Surgeon, Pro Softball player, and Model all at the same time. But Modeling has been my main dream though.

What are you doing now in your life?
Well it is the summer time and I am getting ready for my Youth Sports Camps that I run in my little town of Newman, California. Besides that, just trying to get my feet in the modeling world. Working out, doing shoots, spending time with family and friends, and trying to figure out where to continue my education.



What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the modeling industry?
Don't give up!!! I am so lucky to have the support of my family and my close friends. I am constantly trying to get my name and my face out there. Its a grind. Everyday pushing yourself to not throw the towel in. Coming out on top is the only option.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
My inspiration for modeling came from my childhood. Growing up with talent shows every holiday, performing hula when I was younger, to literally practicing my run way walk in my hall way with my sister and my cousins. My family saw something in in me from such a young age. They believe in me and it inspires me to do more, to be better.



Describe your style to us?
Ummmm.... Well It all depends on what mood I wake up in. I go from sneakers, boys cargo shorts and a baseball hat, to knee high moccasins and skirts, to stilettos and dresses. Sports were my life not to long ago, so I lived in my uniforms then basically. I am a huge goof ball, even when I don't mean to be. So even when I am dressed up its funny because when your not looking I am probably making a funny face or tripping on something. So my style is always different but always me.

Describe your clothing outfit when you go out?
Depends on the occasion. I love to get "Dolled up" when I go out to like get drinks or dinner with friends. Sexy dresses, killer heels, and the hair and make up on point. But if it is one of those nights where nothing feels right, jeans and a fitted T, maybe a hat. Its the mood thing.



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Brought back? Well today's fashion is really based on the individual so I feel like you can really wear anything and get away with it. The 80's is in full force right now in some groups, and the 50's and 60's in others. I wear it all so nothing is in the past right now its all current.

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Everyone in my life right now in one way or another has been an inspiration to me. I could not pin point one person because I feel that it would not be fair to do that. From my family to friends, to the kids that I coach. I have learned from everyone and they inspire me to be well rounded and open to so many different things. Even the people that I don't speak to anymore I have learned something from.



Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
If I said myself would that be the wrong answer??? Just kidding, but I feel that I am a Spader. There are many people at fulfill the requirements to be a Spader, but I would say the first person that comes to mind that is not family would be my friend Charles Millian. Literally the definition of Spader. Fun, passionate driven, confident, and determined to help those around them better themselves and open doors. He has helped me so much. There are so many people around me right now that are the definition of Spader. I am really lucky.


NICOLE ON TWITTER