How many reading this remember hunting down copies of Deadline back in the day? In the States it was a pain in the ass. Mailorder was usually the best option but even then, it took some months for those back issues to crawl off a boat from the U.K. The covers took me in. Imagine being 15 years old and seeing this slightly butch punk girl on the cover with a cigarette in her mouth… I definitely did not gravitate to it for any other reason. But truth be told, once inside, the discovery of the Tank Girl saga. Those new to Tank Girl can skip the movie and go straight to the current graphic novels.

Step into the late 90’s and the first Gorillaz record which had that very familiar comic art style of Jamie Hewlett. I was pretty much sold.

Today, ABSOLUT delivers their latest artist collaborative, part of their city series with ABSOLUT LONDON featuring the art of Mr. Hewlett, who takes on the history of London’s fashion scene over the last 200 years. On the bottle you’ll find all those scenes represented: the dandy’s, the punks, the mods, and our favorites, those terrace riding 80’s casuals.

50 total bottle of ABSOLUT LONDON will go on sale starting March 1 at Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. Good luck, collectors.

More looks in our gallery…

Absolut works once again with Swedish designers, Magnus Skogsberg and Mimmi Smart of Skogsberg&Smart on a bottle that takes inspiration from Savile Row. The hand-cut and engraved crystal bottle/decantur features pinstripe cuts similar to those found on suiting. I think some may see it as just stripes. Either way, the bottle is beautiful and limited to 800 which are signed and numbered by the designers. Expect to pay $1,500 for the Absolut bottle set that includes two matching crystal tumblers.

More look after the click.

Curated turn us onto this tidbit of news:

“Absolut has an astounding track record of artist collaborations from advertising to bottles. Ron English is the latest collaborator, offer a really solid bottle painting. Cool stuff.”

See more over at Curated.

“Continuing their series of limited-edition flavored vodkas, Absolut went all out for the latest edition. Partnering with Spike Lee on both bottle design and a short video, Absolut Brooklyn is made to capture the spark that makes its namesake special. Made of a blend of red apple and ginger flavors, the spicy-sweet taste is meant to bring to mind the vibrant and varied facets of New York Cityʼs largest borough. While weʼre down for glugging the stuff, weʼre most excited by the video shot by Spike himself. Barring a bit of a deaf note from the spoken word piece, the street scenes and cast of characters that is truly diverse are a much-needed overview of what makes Brooklyn great: real people doing real things.”

Helmut Lang is Back. The fashion designer has shaped many trends during his time at the Helmut Lang label, many of which we only see now becoming big, showing his vision and understanding of the matter. The fashion designer has since become an artist and Hannover in Germany is celebrating a solo exhibition entitled, “Alles Gleich Schwer.”

"Drawing on references as diverse as the folkloric rites of maypole ceremonies and the exploration of surrogate skin, Lang has created a series of installations, objects and possibilities that integrate an intimate knowledge of the human form with the personal mythologies and abstract arrangements of the world at large."

In collaboration with Absolut Vodka, the exhibition shows photographs, multimedia installations, sculptures and much more by the artist. “Alles Gleich Schwer” will be on view at the kestnergesellschaft August 31st – November 2nd. (via artschoolvets)

The rainbow flag has been a symbol of support for “many cultures around the world as a sign of diversity and inclusiveness, of hope and of yearning.” To celebrate the flag’s 30 year history, Absolut is releasing their Absolut Rainbow limited edition bottle. It will be made available exclusively through Colette Paris on July 1st. Order quick as the first five orders will receive “The Absolut Colors Cocktail Book” free.