{"id":84126,"date":"2023-10-11T16:07:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84126"},"modified":"2023-10-11T16:07:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:07:32","slug":"mason-newman-is-fusing-birminghams-energy-into-ed-hardy-classics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/entertainment\/mason-newman-is-fusing-birminghams-energy-into-ed-hardy-classics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mason Newman is Fusing Birmingham's Energy Into Ed Hardy Classics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once home to the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham is a city that champions culture and heritage. From its historic architecture to its majestic waterways, the UK\u2019s second-largest city is also home to a vast amount of talent.<\/p>\n

Looking back to the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, who became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, Birmingham has also birthed new-school talent, such as emerging streetwear brand, Bene Culture \u2013 who just presented a new collaboration with fellow West Midlands icon, Jorja Smith \u2013 and Real Madrid star boy, Jude Bellingham, who has gone on to show that there are no limits to raw ability partnered with pure determination.<\/p>\n

Birmingham-born, 23-year-old street artist, Mason Newman, has stood by this same sense of creative drive throughout his career so far. The artist has just unveiled his first-ever collaborative project, partnering with Ed Hardy for a limited-edition collection that merges the DNA of both Newman and Hardy\u2019s eye for modern tattoo styling that\u2019s forayed into super-heavy graphics on clothing.<\/p>\n

After launching on September 29, the collaboration fused Mason Newman\u2019s distinct style with the iconic aesthetic of Ed Hardy. The end result created a collection of one-of-one Ed Hardy jackets, customized by Newman\u2019s graffiti-inspired designs that can be spotted on various street corners around his home of Birmingham and beyond.<\/p>\n

The collection \u2013 which is brought to life by campaign stars, Henrie Kwushue and rapper, Felix the 1st \u2013 was also auctioned to raise money for youth mental health organization, Mind. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to join forces with Mason Newman for this exciting project,\u201d Libby Hill, Content and Social Manager at Ed Hardy, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting time for Ed Hardy, as we move forward with the brand for a new generation. We\u2019re excited to include Mason as part of this journey \u2013 this first artist other than the legendary Don Ed Hardy himself to have his work and character put on Ed Hardy garments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, following the presentation of the new collection, Hypebeast caught up with Mason Newman to discuss his design process, what his home of Birmingham means to him, his main inspirations, and much more.1 of 4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hypebeast: How happy are you to announce the collaboration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mason Newman: Ed Hardy was my favorite brand as a kid. When I was growing up, I used to steal my brother\u2019s hoodies and drown in them, I even used to wear fake Ed Hardy growing up, to be fair. It\u2019s surreal but really cool. Ed Hardy stands for tattoos and I\u2019m covered in them \u2013 I think that\u2019s where the love stemmed from.<\/p>\n

How do you intend to integrate your home of Birmingham into the pieces you\u2019re designing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a piece in the collection called \u201cThe Grand Jacket.\u201d My grandad was from Birmingham and I took his betting slips and created a piece with them. I took the numbers from the slips and painted them onto the jackets, so that\u2019s my way of saying thanks, paying homage to my grandad, and representing where I\u2019m from. There\u2019s a little bit of Birmingham in everything I do to be fair.<\/p>\n

“I think everyone deals with mental health issues; whether that\u2019s anxiety for a job interview or something on a much larger scale.”<\/q><\/p>\n

With proceeds of the collection going to the charity, Mind, why have you chosen this charity to donate to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mental health has only just become a thing that\u2019s being spoken about. I think everyone deals with mental health issues; whether that\u2019s anxiety for a job interview or something on a much larger scale. I think it\u2019s something that Mind stands up for, they\u2019ve built an option for people. So, the Ed Hardy team and I chose this charity because it\u2019s a collaboration we want to do good with as opposed to it being something we can make a bit of money with. That was my viewpoint on it, anyway.<\/p>\n

How did the collaboration come to life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t even know if Ed Hardy knows this, but I messaged the brand on Instagram last year and they ignored me. But, a year later, I unsent the message and resent it \u2013 it literally happened through DMs \u2013 and I got a reply. Then we had a chat and saw that it was possible. But, I was actually in conversation with Colm Dillane from KidSuper and I asked how he gets these collaborations \u2013 he told me it was all about persistence, and about sending the third, fourth, fifth message. It was after that I thought let\u2019s do it, and it happened from there.1 of 4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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How powerful and culturally important is the city of Birmingham to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s where I grew up. It doesn\u2019t matter where I go, I always know I\u2019ll go back. There\u2019s inspiration everywhere, even going back to the days of the likes of Ozzy Osborne being from Birmingham to what\u2019s cool now, with the likes of Bene Culture doing its thing. We have a lot of other cool brands and musicians coming out of the city, too. Football is also a big inspiration for me, so I feel like Birmingham just has a very homely feel to it with inspiration everywhere. Even from the graffiti on the walls when you walk to Sainsbury’s \u2013 everything is inspiring in that way.<\/p>\n

What was the overarching design process for the new collaboration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ed Hardy\u2019s graphics are iconic. You only need to see the graphic and you know where it\u2019s from without seeing the name of the brand. So, it was the point of trying to find a way to add to that. It\u2019s probably the most difficult thing I\u2019ve had to do, as it\u2019s not a blank thing that I\u2019m trying to work with. I\u2019m having to create around something that already exists. So, the whole creative process with the team started with jackets, moved to caps, and then made everything one-of-one and put it to auction. In terms of jackets, we shot at Tape, the club in London, and normally, I\u2019ve not been allowed to go into the club and now I\u2019m being escorted into the back to design a jacket in there. Ed is really good with it \u2013 we\u2019ve taken iconic designs and added my touch.1 of 4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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How much does design help you function and inspire you to get out of bed every day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all I\u2019ve known and all I do. Without art and design, only god knows what I\u2019d be like as a person. It inspires me and it keeps me sane. Ideas come and ideas choose you and if you don\u2019t act upon that idea, it will choose another person. I was watching an interview once and Michael Jackson said he needed to act on an idea right now because if he didn\u2019t, someone would give it to Prince. That always drives me, if I have an idea, I need to do it right now because someone else will have it tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Who do you look up to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any creative genius really; Michael Jackson, Prince, Kanye\u2026 Andy Warhol. Obviously, now, Virgil Abloh was someone who I looked up to \u2013 I\u2019m young, I\u2019m only 23, so when I saw Off-White, it was something I resonated with. On another scale, I\u2019m inspired by smaller musicians \u2013 there\u2019s endless inspiration.<\/p>\n

The campaign that you\u2019re involved in also includes a collection of some of the best up-and-coming creatives in the UK. Do you think this collaboration is all about championing and carving a path for the next generation?<\/p>\n

I hope so. I want people who are from where I\u2019m from to be able to do it too. The same with Henrie and Felix, they should hopefully feel like the generation is getting somewhere and that we\u2019re leading a new creative generation.<\/p>\n

“Ed Hardy stands for tattoos and I\u2019m covered in them \u2013 I think that\u2019s where the love stemmed from.”<\/q><\/p>\n

Where do you hope this project with Ed Hardy will take you next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is my first major collaboration, so I hope it leads to bigger and better things. I\u2019m planning an exhibition for next year \u2013 my debut one, so that\u2019s cool. So, every day, I\u2019m going to keep doing what I\u2019m doing and as long as I work hard, it\u2019s going to be there for you.
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