SPACE INVADERS

Here are a few snaps from the opening at the National Gallery of Australia on Friday for the Space Invaders exhibition. Spader collaborated with the National Gallery + a few artists featured in the exhibition to make a series of tees. We will have images of these shortly, the tees are now available at the NGA store. This is a must see show, very inspiring!

SPADER SUMMER GET READY

Here is a preview of the shoot we had today for our new summer range! Pre orders coming shortly.















SPADER CLOTHING

SPACE INVADERS TONIGHT

Preview of wat's to come tonight at the National Gallery of Australia for the Space Invaders exhibition. Below is artist: Nails.

NBA KICKS OFF

The NBA season kicked off yesterday with Lebron James suiting up for the first time with Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics. It wasn't what everyone was expecting in terms of great basketball as Miami got pumped the majority of the game. It was the most watched opening game in NBA history as all eyes were on the Heat who are hot favorites to win this years title. Spader will also be keeping you up to date with our boy Patty Mills who just signed a new 3 year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Let's go Patty!!

TIME TO GET XMAS SHOPPING

Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift???? Then we have the answer for you - Spader leather money clips $39.95 + free shipping Australia wide. The first two people who order win a double pass to the opening of Space Invaders exhibition at the National Gallery this Friday night in Canberra!









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SPACE INVADERS GIVEAWAYS

Win one of 3 double passes to party at the official opening of Space invaders on Friday 29 October at the NGA sponsored by Spader. Come and party at the ‘New Look’ National Gallery of Australia on Friday 29 October for the official opening of the coolest exhibition to ever hit the walls. Check out the exhibition, meet the artists, chat with the curator and funk it up with some soul filled tunes from DJ Rush… Then party on at the official afterparty at NewActon hosted by exhibition Cultural partners NewActon/Nishi and the Molonglo group.



WIN TIX

To win 1 of 3 double passes to the opening of Space invaders at the National Gallery of Australia tell us the name of 3 Spader t-shirt designs!! Email answers to: info@spaderclothing.com
If you miss out, tix are $50 from moshtix.com.au so get on board!



Street art has significantly altered Australian visual culture, especially over the past decade. It has announced the arrival of a new generation of contemporary artists. Playful, edgy, clever and satirical, the works in Space invaders have appeared in city streets around Australia.



This exciting exhibition looks at street art of the past 10 years by more than 40 of the most prolific and infamous street artists working in Australia today. The works are from the Gallery’s growing collection of street art—the only one of its kind in an Australian public gallery.



Space invaders Exhibition Official Opening Party:
7:30pm – 10:30pm, National Gallery of Australia

Space invaders Afterparty
10pm – late, NewActon
Please note the afterparty is a cash bar only

Transport between the official opening party and the afterparty will be available on the night.
TICKETS
$50 | moshtix.com.au

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RUNAWAY

The new Kanye West movie “Runaway”is here! It's truly amazing. The photography is incredible and the soundtrack is craaaaaaaazy!! Kanye is ahead of anyone else in the game both visually and musically. This is a must see. Game changer right here Spaders!

DJ TOTAL ECLIPSE

The legendary DJ Total Eclipse from the X-ECUTIONERS was in town last night as he performed with Evidence at Transit Bar. They put on an amazing show and got there Spader on!





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KANYES DIAMOND TEETH

A lot of talk surrounding Kanye West at the moment as he gears up for his new album and debut film, news just came in that he has actually taken out the bottom row of this teeth and permanently replaced it with diamonds!

"It's really my real teeth ... replaced my bottom row of teeth," West told the stunned talk show host.

DIAMOND TEETH

OMAR MUSA ON NATIONAL TV INDONESIA

Omar Musa is currently touring Indonesia and gave the country a live performance on national t.v in his melon "slash" tee.



BUY THE MELON SLASH TEE HERE

KANYE'S POTENTIAL COVER

Kanye just posted this image on twitter of his potential album cover, it's been banned in the US!
What do you think? Has he been treated unfairly?



KANYE TWITTER

GOLD!!

A huge congratulations to Brendan Cole who won GOLD at the Commonwealth games on Wednesday in the mens relay. If you didn't see Brendan's interview with Spader last week click here. A Spader moment.

OMAR MUSA IN INDONESIA

Omar Musa is currently touring Indonesia performing poetry and hip hop shows. He are some shots of him in his melon "slash" tee in a recent show.







PURCHASE THIS TEE HERE

PATTY MILLS x SPADER SHOOT

Aussie NBA player Patty Mills modeled for Spader a few weeks ago before he jetted off to train with the Portland Trail Blazers in the pre season. Here are some of the final images from the shoot thanks to our photographer Leighton Hutchinson. If you want to keep in the loop with Patty you can follow his movements on twitter.com/patty_mills


















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TOM HALL

One artist that we keep a close eye on is Tom Hall from Brisbane, he works in sound, video, photography and anything else that gets the creative bones going. Tom is doing a lot of great work nationally and internationally, you can view all of his movements on his website tomhall.com.au



TOM HALL

DJ KNOWS TV - DEW HUT JAM

DJ Knows TV - Dew Hut Jam from The Dj Knows on Vimeo.

DJ SAMRAI IN THE MIX

Cutting it up on the 1's & 2's in the black "bling" tee.






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DJ SAMRAI

BRENDAN COLE

The Commonwealth games have just kicked off in Delhi and the Spader team can't wait to see 400m hurdler Brendan Cole tear up the track. He has made the semi finals which kick off on Saturday and go until Tuesday so make sure you turn on the telly and cheer on Brendan along with the rest of the Aussies.



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
Just like the rest of us, I was a confused kid! Definitely didn't think I'd be an athlete, though! I was kind of the same as I am now - no real idea of what the world holds for me past a year or two. I definitely know the SORT of person I want to be, but I don't think that's got much to do with WHAT I do. I guess I looked forward to being more self assured and 'having my shit together'. All I've learned since then is that no-one else does, so just roll with what's going on right now ;-)

What are you doing now in your life?
My number 1 priority is my athletics. I train between 25-30 hours a week on the track and in the gym. I also work full-time as a soft tissue therapist at the Australian Institute of Sport, which is where I train so it fits in quite well other than the fact that I am there for almost 12 hours a day! I fill in the rest of my time pretty much DJ-ing, listening to music or cooking. I've cut back my DJ gigs leading up to the Commonwealth Games this year, but I absolutely love it and play whenever and wherever I can. House music is my passion :-)



What has been the best advice leading up the Commonwealth Games?
''Trust the belief in yourself.''
I spent a week earlier this year with one of my best friends and Olympic champion Steve Hooker. This was his advice. I'm very self critical and think way too much (especially when I am traveling) and this advice, although hard to actually do a lot of the time, helped me take a big step forward in my confidence this year. It also gives you some ownership and responsibility in your actions. One of my most hated things said to me when things aren't going well is "Oh, you'll be ok. Everything happens for a reason." This has never sat well with me, so I like the idea of instead of placing my hopes and dreams on chance, trusting the belief I have in myself and the results will speak for themselves.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
The amazing people around me. My training partners and coach, who always keep me in check and keep my 'eye on the prize'. My friends, who remind me often enough to not take myself too seriously, and that a good laugh is sometimes better than a meal! Probably most of all my family; constant and unwavering support; lead by example. My brother has been fighting multiple cancers for the past few years with the most phenomenal of results and success. This is due to his inspirational positivity and attitude as well as the love and support around him. My mother has exhibited similar attributes to her rehab from a serious stroke last year which has affected her speech and mobility significantly. Her work with my Dad over that period at times makes me feel like I'm doing nothing for training! I get my energy from the people that surround me.



Describe your style to us?
Ummm... hopefully a bit like my personality! Playful, thoughtful, dark at times but with enough colour to bring a smile, unpretentious, interesting, fun! I like things that a different, but not for the sake of going against the grain. Style, I think, should be an extension of your personality - but not be forced or mimicked. Anyone who is completely comfortable in their own clothes and skin has style.

Describe your clothing outfit when you go out?
As I don't get to head out as much as I would like to, and with some of the friends I have, it usually pays to plan for anything when I do. This means that each thing I wear has to be multi-functional...
- Shoes to a) dance, b) get into a cocktail bar, or c) run away from police
- Jeans/pants to a) dance, b) make my arse look ok (hehe), c) be reasonably easy to get off for mid-night swims or other nude behaviour, and d) shape the rest of my outfit
- Shirt to a) not get too hot if I am dancing, b) get attention, but from the right people, and c) actually fit my body! (there's so many t-shirts out there that aren't made to fit!)
- Jacket to a) keep me warm if needed, b) keep my lady warm (if I had one), c) finish off my outfit with a exclamation point of uniqueness.
- I have been also loving this awesome skinny green leather tie that a friend gave me and I have been wearing lately with a grey waistcoat. It may sound cheesy, but it's freakin awesome ;-)



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Skinny green leather ties.

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Everyone in question 4. And Armand Van Helden. He is my fav and one of, if not the most prominent house producer of the past 20 years, but the guy has kept his birth name as a DJ. Kudus, my amazingly talented friend. Kudos.

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
My mate Adam Miller. For too many reasons and too many stories to go with them.