I’m so excited to announce that These NYC Junkprints necklaces are available at Allison’s super cute store Teich. This is the first NY, NY store to carry Junkprints goodies so it’s a really big deal. Funny how my goodies made it to London, Japan and Russia before they hit the island of Manhattan. I’m so excited to have my goods in her eco friendly store.
Posted: July 3rd, 2009 under Design, Thing I Love.
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Vibe magazine was one the most influential publication for me. In fact it was because of Vibe Magazine that I majored in photography and started doing editorial. As I got older, got a bit of experience and was exposed to more stuff my directives changed abit. None the less it was the very first magazine that I had a subscription too and greatly helped to shape my visual language…ya’ll remember the illustration issue that they would put out every year?
I must admit It’s been a while since I’ve been excited about a Vibe issue, but as a 12 yr old kid all I needed was some Sanrio stickers and a Vibe mag and I was good to go. It’s sad to see that Vibe is no more…though I feel a lot better about the closing of Vibe than I did of Missbehave. Guess I just understand where Vibe is coming from, making mags is expensive and in some ways an obsolete media outlet.
It’s wild to think that the internets has killed so many of my photo editorial inspirations. Over the weekend I went mag shopping. I use to go once a month but over the years it’s been greatly reduced due to the fact that I’m no longer looking to be introduced to new things through magazines, it’s more about layout, images and collection of articles and or stories. I find that I enjoy Colors alot more than any of my teen faves due to the fact that its beatifully done and just talks about people…not celebrities…just people.
While I’m pouring out liquor for dead mags I’ll give a big ups to Ego Trip, and Suede …and pray that Frank and Trace mags can survive as print publications.
Posted: June 30th, 2009 under Design, Thing I Love, Things I Hate.
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No matter what your stance on Michael Jackson as a person and his personal choices, there is no denying his impact on music and pop culture. He’s such an icon and influential person. I’m completely saddened by the loss of Michael Jackson and glad that he left us such an amazing life soundtrack. This tee is to celebrate the artistry of MJ.
Posted: June 26th, 2009 under Things I Make, Uncategorized.
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I’ve been working on these for a minute! I was commissioned to do some custom sneakers. The listed photographs include the mock-ups, process and finished work
Nike I know we’ve had our disagreements, I just don’t like how you treat your workers, but perhaps we can change things, move forward and do some work together. I almost forgot how much of a sneaker fiend I use to be, might have to make myself some.
These are inspired by the year of 1959 (in terms of Jazz music),and Blue Note records.
If you’re interested in getting some custom kicks done for you and/or yours, email me, chanel@junkprints.com for more info.
Posted: June 14th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Some NY train lines are just better than others. The L train, past Bedford is a wrap, just take a car service and save yerself some trouble. The JMZ smells funny. The Green lines are fast and move the most passive aggressive folks I’ve ever seen. It’s always funny to see guys in suits run for seats on a train, especially when they are knocking out old folks, wheelchair folks and pregnant ladies. The F train is the most over rated line, so many people clamor to live in park slope and carrol gardens but that F train that takes ya there is local (aka slow) and when the line has issues, just stay home cuz the alternatives suck. The 7 train features the most eyecandy. It’s above ground once ya get out of Manhattan and the views of the graffiti walls are stunning. The Q train is pretty much always on point, it’s express in Manhattan and local in BK (but not as local as the F) even if the line is having trouble their are close alternatives and if it wasn’t already a dope line here’s some art work that makes it that much better.
Posted: June 9th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Sorry folks. Well let me fill ya’ll in. I’ve been working on the Brooklyn Bodega site. Don’t forget to get those Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival tickets.
I’m planning on renegading the Roots Picnic with Junkprints stuff (yay the beginning of the JP road trips) and thought it was this weekend so I made a trillion of these wallets, but it’s next (time to get my helmet adjusted).
I’ve fallen in love with Yams at Grunge Cake Crisis magazine. Take a look at this video she did on me…it’s a nice day and I’m super giddy.
Chanel Kennebrew, Owner of Junkprints.com X GrungeCake! from The GrungeCake Crisis World Mag on Vimeo.
I’m taking a cont. ed Flash class…It’s beena while since I’ve been in school and I must admit I’ma bit rusty at being a student, but my teacher is a fabulous flash guru and of geniouses existed, I’d def be one after this class.
Posted: May 30th, 2009 under Art, Design, Random, Thing I Love.
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I’m having a hard time recovering from this weekend. The festivities included a paper mache octopus, multiple BBQs, a road trip, 2 states, matilda, a cadillac suv, debauchery and a little sleep.
Check out my flickr page for the commentary.
Posted: May 26th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Dear Samantha
Wow, when I heard that Missbehave would be no more I was very disappointed. From an outsider and fan perspective It’s very sad to see such a unique magazine just fall by the way side. From a business owner and editorial contributor perspective, I understand that running a company is no small feat and I commend you on your achievements with Missbehave.
Perspectives and life directives change, but I can’t help but wonder why Missbehave wasn’t sold, or put under new editorial guidance. I think that the mag and online presence could have flourished under the right direction and allowed you to concentrate on your family. One of the most disappointing aspects of Missbehave’s closure is that so many people non ‘visible minorities’ (for lack of better wording) capitalize and gain notoriety on urban culture as a trend. If they are smart enough to do it and have the gusto to pursue than I guess they deserve it, but at the end of the day as a non-white female I don’t really have the option of dropping the ‘urban’ side of me because I started a family. Guess it’s just a placed persona and not a chosen one. In no way am I trying to get all up in your personal business nor turn this into a white/ black thing. I don’t think it’s as binary as that. I’m just bringing it up based on the hegemony of urban magazine editors in relation to their respective media content. Personally I would have been thrilled to assist in any ethical transition that the magazine would have needed to continue.
You don’t owe me nor anyone an explanation and ultimately, I respect your decision on the matter. For what it’s worth I’m thrilled that the mag existed and I’m sure it’s made way for more innovative media outlets in the same vein.
Posted: May 22nd, 2009 under Random, Things I Hate.
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Okay so you’re allowed to buy 1 non Junkprints bag. This amazing MAGNETOPHON-CASE, made by Newafresh is really doing it for me. I know, in January I was raving about nostalgic radios and tapes being played out by urban outfitters but dopeness is dopeness and this case is fly. 
While I’m on the topic of music and fashion I have to show case another fantastic take on the topic. 
I’ve been in love with Miss Elizaveta’s work since I first laid my junky eyes on it. I think what I like most about it is that it’s the opposite of ‘reasonable’ and yet it has a real sensibility about it. She’s also the one who put me on to Boom box case.
Flud watches and me were bound to meet. My bro-in law had a photo shoot recently and showed me a pretty nifty watch, It wasn’t all that, but I did like the case. While vending at the Recessionista shindig last sunday I spotted that same case, but watch in this case was amazing. I’m not really big on watches the concept of being shackled to time bugs me out a bit but the concept of rocking an oversized men’s peice sound lovely. By the price points I have a feeling that they aren’t made domestically . Can I have my cake and eat it too?
Posted: May 20th, 2009 under Design, Thing I Love, Uncategorized.
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