Happy New Year from the staff at Chrome & Black!

Christmas 2016 Opening Times

Merry Christmas from the team here at Chrome & Black and a special thank you to every one of our customers that has supported us over the last year! As a thank you, we created some super cheap deals that you can find under Gift Packs on the website. We would also like to wish you a happy new year! 

Opening times over Christmas & New Year...

Christmas Eve: 10am - 4pm

Christmas Day: CLOSED

Boxing Day: CLOSED

Bank Holiday, 27th December: CLOSED

New Years Eve: 10am - 4pm

New Years Day: CLOSED

 

CHROME & BLACK x THE LONDON VAGABOND

Winter 2016 lookbook

Photographer: The London Vagabond

Models: Miles J Dare, Gretel Warner, Ashley

Director: Frankie Noller & Dinah Gold

Check our website here.

Here is your chance to win this brand new Chrome & Black shoulder bag! 

 

 

A gift from us especially for you this Christmas.

Carry your small essentials in style with this Limited Edition Chrome and Black Shoulder Bag. In a simple colourway this bag features a top-zip main compartment for securing small items, while the multiple pockets and back sleeve provides ample room to organise. The adjustable cross-body strap ensures convenient carrying wherever the day takes you. Complete with Chrome and Black branding on the front and our recognisable nozzle zip pullers.

If you would like the chance to win this bag then just follow these simple guidelines...

1. Head over to Instagram and follow our page @chromeandblackapparel

2. Like and repost the image above (You will see the image on our page)

3. Use the hashtag #chromeandblack

4. Tag 2 friends that you think will want to win the bag

5. Wait to hear if you've won... winner will be announced on the 19th December.

 

 

- MOLOTOW™ X CHROME AND BLACK - 

London Edition Chrome Burners!

 

Today we’re announcing MOLOTOW™’s first ever collaboration as we stand proudly with our name on these brand new limited edition chrome burners, our biggest seller since the beginning of Chrome and Black.

With the idea to design a perfect tool for artists and professionals the MOLOTOW™ story began in 1996. MOLOTOW™ became the synonym for brilliant ideas. MOLOTOW™ PREMIUM revolutionized the spray technology across the world and it is still considered as the reference worldwide leading spray-paint. The patented MOLOTOW™ Technology features the unique quality characteristics no dust, anti drip, all-season and covers all.

When our shop opened in 2008 we had big visions… but never did we imagine our name on the most notorious can of spray paint that spreads across the whole of this world. Today marks one of the biggest days of celebration within our company and we are excited for what this may bring us in the future.

These cans will be available in store and online while stocks last but please be aware they’re going fast!!!

Chrome and Black AW16 Preview Video

This week we are releasing a whole new colour range of beanies and a brand new hoodie as a part of our Autumn / Winter 2016 drop! Watch this sneak peak preview and stay tuned for when they release in store and online... 

http://www.chromeandblack.com/apparel.html 

Behind the scenes of our latest Chrome and Black Apparel shoot

Yesterday we where shooting in Camden with photographer @the.london.vagabond and models Gretel Warner and Miles Dare for our new AW16 range.

We will be releasing a whole new range of beanies and zip up hoodies at the end of next week… stay tuned for the video preview!

Chrome & Black London Presents 30 Years Of Trellick Towers Graffiti Jam VIDEO

 

September 2016 marked the 30 year anniversary of people painting graffiti art at West London's most loved hall of fame, Trellick Towers. We thought it was only right to hold a paint jam in celebration of this! Click above to watch the video highlights of the day.

Maharishi x PART ONE: Graffiti Legend Series

Maharishi x PART ONE: Graffiti Legend Series

London-based design house maharishi is releasing a collaboration with New York graffiti artist Part One, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Harlem crew ‘TDS’ (The Death Squad) – one of the most significant and influential groups in graffiti culture. 

Beginning to paint subway trains in the early 1970’s, Part One is considered a veteran style master and pioneer in the graffiti world. Since joining TDS in 1976 he has helped form the golden years of subway painting.

The T-Shirt is limited to only 50 globally and follows a series of related maharishi collaborations and exhibitions over the last 20 years – including photographer Henry Chalfant and artists Futura 2000, Sharp, JayOne, and Neckface. Interested buyers will need to enter a draw at www.maharishistore.com, which closes at noon BST on October 21.

 

 

 

 

TRACKSIDE BURNERS RADIO SHOW: Subway Art

If you haven't heard of 'Trackside Burners' radio show, you're missing out. It's our favourite thing to listen to in the shop and probably the perfect soundtrack for the environment; the show takes you on a musical journey of hip hop past and present.

Their latest show focuses on the infamous book Subway Art and is a tribute for all writers worldwide and paying homage to Henry Chalfont and Martha Cooper, the two that made a book which changed lives. It is a must listen to so check out that show here!

DJ Philly's aim is to bring back the pause mix-tape era and beats to make your necks snap. He presents Trackside Burners, a hip hop soundscape for all writers & b-boys/girls on the legendary Itch FM & his aim is to promote the movement and the art form of our hip hop nation. 

 

210 Presents became a member of his brand new family in 2014. He is part of the Itch FM crew, doing his 'Dusty Crates' Specials along side DJ Philly on Trackside Burners.

 

For the show archive, check out their Mixcloud here. For their Facebook check them here and Instagram here. 

30 Years of Trellick.. The pics!

Last Saturday at Trellick we took over the base of the tower in celebration of 30 years of painting graffiti there. We had a big turnout of people and the kids enjoyed the free workshop throughout the day as well as our free BBQ which seemed to go down a treat. Here's how the day looked:

 

 

Click here to see the full set

Chrome & Black Presents... 30 Years of Trellick Towers- Painting, Food, Music and Kids Graff Workshop

On Saturday 24th September, Chrome & Black brings Trellick to life with painting, food, DJ's and a kids graffiti workshop, all free, in celebration of 30 years of people painting at Trellick. The event is free and open to all, so come down and get involved! It's going to be a day to remember!

Carnival weekend- Closed Bank Holiday Monday 29th August

Street Art Auction raising money for London’s Homelessness- Graffiti Street

For a second year running Graffiti Street will be hosting a charity urban art auction to tackle homelessness and together with your help they will be able to make a difference.

For this year’s specially curated charity auction, street artists My Dog Sighs (UK), Pichi&Avo (ES),  JPS (UK), Bisser (BE), Hunto (IT), Joachim (BE), Pahnl (UK), Nils Westergard (US), 3F (UK) and NME (UK) have all kindly contributed works of art.

The artworks will be auctioned off  via GraffitStreet‘s brand new online auction platform, with all proceeds going to London Charity Streets of London (registered charity number 1155242).

You can start bidding on the auction today, 14th August 2016, at 15:00 EST – 20:00 GMT – 21:00 CET
The auction will last for one week and will end on Sunday the 21st August at 15:00 EST – 20:00 GMT – 21:00 CET

Streets of London Homelessness Charity funds specialist support for people who are homeless in London, and raises awareness about homelessness. Streets of London aims to shift perceptions and challenge some of the stereotypes about who homeless people are, and to increase general understanding about the issue and what can be done to tackle it.

For the full piece go here 

 

Trellick Jam, Sunday 14th August!

THIS SUNDAY, family day at trellick, free food and entertainment and most importantly for the kids!
All welcome.

Downrock Day

Sorry, We can't stop: Napoli

SHORT VID BY SMGO via Spray Daily
CHECK THE SMGO SHOP AT http://smgo.bigcartel.com/

 

Gaurdian publishes an article on Graffiti in London

Writing on the wall: inside London's graffiti scene – in pictures by Marc Vallee- Check the article here

#EMOJIVANDALS - The new project from Montana Cans

Montana Cans' latest project definitely brought a smile to our faces! They created an emoji set to give modern vandals the vocabulary they need and called it EMOJI VANDALS. This exclusive set of characters allows proper communication for anyone in the 2016 graffiti scene. The very convenient EmojiVandals are the appropriate symbols for those every-day vandal requirements, now available and fully digital.

Forgot the bolt cutters? No problem.
On the way to yard and in the mood for some company?
They’ve got you covered. Need your mates to grab some cans? No worries!

The EmojiVandals are available fully animated, beautifully looped GIFs! The set covers everything a vandal needs to communicate in style and without words. Don’t waste any more time and download your EmojiVandals today!

They have also produced a limited run of EmojiVandals Cans that will be temporarily available as well as randomly dropped into boxes of Montana. Go to www.emojivandals.com to find all the GIFs to spread and share with your friends.

#emojivandals

Exclusive 5 panel and bucket re-up!

We have just released the latest drop of our custom made 5 panel hats, including the fat cap embroidered limited edition hats, that have almost gone already! The hat range also includes our brand new reversible bucket hats in baby blue and cherry red with embroidered logo on each side. Click here to cop. Photos after the jump.

Legendary PART ONE TDS Comes To Chrome & Black For A Book Signing

Graffiti Legends Part One TDS & T-Kid 170 Hit the walls at Trellick Towers

Company Flow- Patriotism

Chrome & Black Welcome Part One TDS To Paint In a NYC-London-Paris Link Up!

Chrome & Black Welcome Part One TDS To Paint In a NYC-London-Paris Link Up!

Last week we welcomed Part One TDS to Chrome & Black for a book signing in store. Ahead of the signing we thought it was only right to hold a paint jam at one of West London's most loved spots, Trellick Towers. With NYC favourites T-Kid170 and Ivory in tow and some bags of Montana Black, we headed to the walls with London heads Yan, Shuto and Chik along with Paris writers Kay One, Relax, Oster and Wuze to spend a day painting on a surprisingly rain free day! Here's how it went down!

For the full photo set click here. Photos by @Justanenigma and Sean O'Donnell. With thanks to Montana Cans for the paint support.

New Montana ICONIC Series: MARTHA COOPER x MONTANA-CANS

Montana Cans introduces the latest addition to the Montana Cans ICONIC Series. This time the iconic spotlight is on legendary American photographer, Martha Cooper. Famous for her authentic and compassionate documentation of the New York Hip-Hop and graffiti culture during the late 70’s and 80’s, Martha Cooper gained world recognition in 1984 for her collaboration with fellow photographer Henry Chelfant, on the classic graffiti art book “Subway Art”. The book would become one of the most referenced of its genre worldwide and become a major influence to graffiti artist all over the globe, even to this day. 


NEW MONTANA ICONIC SERIES DEDICATED TO MARTHA COOPER
The Montana Cans ICONIC Series focuses on one of her better known images from the 80’s of two policeman standing in a fully tagged New York subway car. The image has been turned into a triptych and split over three cans as a homage to this amazing photographer and her on going contribution to our culture. This special limited edition will be available as a set of 3 Cans and launched officially at the 20th of May at the “SNAP WRAP” exhibition by Martha Cooper and Urban Nation in Berlin.

ABOUT THE IMAGE
In 1981, Martha was riding on the New York subway with her camera, not a recommended move considering the high crime rate at the time. The low ISO of her Kodachrome 64 film made it difficult to take pictures while the car was underground. But when the subway hit daylight in the Bronx, the image of the cops framed by graffiti tags was irresistible. Was she going to risk asking the officers for permission to photograph them? Since taking pictures on the subway was illegal at the time, she decided just to go for it.  “Luckily they didn’t say anything and I got the shot. Mission accomplished.“ she says today.

Strictlylondonbound.blogspot.com: UTAH & ETHER...

Strictlylondonbound.blogspot.com: UTAH & ETHER...: I've been to a lot of European destinations over the last few years and these two have "been there and done that" .......hats...

Chrome & Black Limited Edition NY Fat Cap Nozzle Tee!

Our latest T-Shirt drop is now here! This limited edition piece has a purple NYC Fat Cap and Chrome & Black logo detail, on a heavy weight white cotton tee with a custom woven label on the bottom hem. Extremely limited run of just 25 tees! Act fast to cop a new summer look. Go here to buy. 

PART ONE TDS X CHROME & BLACK IN STORE BOOK SIGNING

On Thursday 9th June we have none other than PART ONE in store for a special signing of his book Part One: The Death Squad. Pre order your copy here and join us from 6pm to get your copy signed!

PART ONE (Enrique Torres) has the reputation of being one of the early graffiti style writing pioneers that created some of the most brilliant art works on New York City’s subway trains. He is a veteran of the golden years of New York City subway painting and considered a style master in the graffiti world specializing in his own brand of lettering which he started to develop in 1974. From 1974 – 1985 he was one of the most accomplished artists on the New York City subway trains, in 1985 he took a brief hiatus from painting only to return in 1990 as a leading figure in the re-emergence of wild style pieces in murals in Harlem. His art has been featured in the classic film Style Wars as well as the critically acclaimed book, Martha Cooper’s Hip Hop Files, and most recently the books, Burning New York, New York City Black Book Masters and Graffiti Planet. His biography, Part One - The Death Squad chronicles his art spanning more than 30 years. PART is active today painting both on canvas and on walls around the world. He was most recently a featured artist at Born in The Streets at the Fondation Cartier in Paris.

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COMPETITION ALERT: Win these Air Max Trainers

This months competition involves something a bit different than usual. We customised a pair or Air max trainers and are giving them away to one lucky winner along with a Chrome & Black bag and tee shirt. Head over to our Facebook or Instagram to enter.