Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Kanye West x Paul McCartney - Only One


What a way to bring in 2015! New music from Kanye and Sir Paul in the form of a lullaby to his daughter, from Donda West's perspective. More in the vein of 'Hey Mama' than 'On sight' or "I am a God', and I think we're all ok with that. Listen here, purchase on iTunes.

Just to make sure you bring in the New Year with a smile - one of my favorite Yeezus Meme's from 2014 is after the jump.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire


Now these shoes are CLEAN, and uh, unlike the Killshot's posted the other day, you'll need to keep this white looking crispy for these to pop. More pics / release info here.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Stussy x Theophilus London - VIBES Collection


Good vibes! Stussy and Theophilous London team-up on a capsule collection. Purchase here.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Undefeated x Mister Cartoon

How did I miss this collaboration from Undefeated and Mister Cartoon? Not sure, but perhaps it's best I did, as it's now available for 30% off online. Purchase here

Saturday, December 27, 2014

J.Crew x Nike - Killshot 2

My buddy got a pair of these for Christmas - and they are pretty sweet. The gum sole gives them an old school vibe (which is about right since the Killshot model was first introduced 30 years ago). The thought here - is similar to VANS, these look good crispy new, and will age well. Purchase here.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Peters Mountain Works

Handmade in Woodstock, New York - these PMW backs are not for play! 1000 Denier Cordoura outer featuring lavender calf skin, nylon webbing, A frame buckles, laptop sleeve, and much more. Purchase here!


Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas!


Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Mollusk - Venice Beach

I always forget to look out for Mollusk - both online and at their Venice Beach flagship. Note to self - stop sleeping! Purchase shirt above here

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Olivia Frisher for C-Heads Magazine


Check the rest of the shoot here

Monday, December 22, 2014

Jadakiss - Why?


Sometimes we need to revisit this song. Classic work right here. #Relevant

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Corter Butcher's Coasters


Leather goodness. Purchase here.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Undrcrwn - 'Stache series



Undrcrwn pays homage to some classic mustaches in a shirt series for kids. I like who they chose.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Altru Holiday - Portland Sweats


About 2 years ago, I took a gamble. The Jogger movement was just starting to show its teeth, and I was intrigued. I stumbled on a pair from Catch Surf at UNIV in Encinitas, and had two options I was digging. I plain pair in a teal colorway, and a pair featuring an all-over-print a la the Hammer pants. I'm a fan of all things 'tiffany', but the plain pair reminded me just a little two much of the scrubs my wife wears to the hospital. So I went all-over-print, and to be honest, I don't wear them as much as I would the others. 

Ok - I hear you saying in the background, "good story". I put these in a different category from the joggers I describe above. These are sweats, and integrate the all-over-print much better. Purchase from Altru here. 

Thursday, December 18, 2014

1Point61 - Selvage Denim Shop Apron


This is one of those post's where there isn't much to be said aside from the title, but if needed, the picture says it all! Check out the shop here

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Mollusk Farmer Dave Shorts


Yes - I can acknowledge that I have a soft-spot for 80's style 'baggies' and Bootleg Bart shirts. No shame. Purchase here

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

XO Winter Collection


Video of the collection from The Weeknd and our northern neighbors after the jump.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Mayor x FLuD x FILA



Whoa. To have at least one key pair of kicks from each major - I guess I'm going to need to mix in a pair of Fila's. I was planning on some old Grant Hill's, but these OG Tennis' have the juice too. More pics over at NiceKicks.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Nike Toddler 2-in-1 Jacket/Vest


Little kids need NSW too. Purchase.

Friday, December 12, 2014

2AM - AJ 1 Stocking


Ho Ho Ho! Now this is a stocking. Purchase from 2AM now.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Rogue Ales x Sriracha


I can't speak for the beer (yet) - but as far as the packaging goes - absolutely nailed it. If this is anything like the Rogue collaboration with Voodoo Donuts - I have high expectations. Shout-out to the Sriracha addicts out there.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Park Delicatessen



Man - I'm getting old. I honestly can't keep up with the new-wave Hipster/Cool Guys/Whatever you want to call it. "New" Brooklyn has a hybrid menswear / skateboarding / flower shop called Park Delicatessen, and they stock everything from in house label 5 panel caps and beanies to high end denim, skateboards, notepads, spray paint, and fresh flower bouquets. As dope as it looks (and I'm being serious) - I just can't. I get it, but man. This is just beyond my current state of comprehension (although if it was in town - I could see myself shopping there, and that hurts more).

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Cicada Leather Company


This is cool on so many different levels - word to Meek Mills (welcome home).
Fill your growler at your local brewery in style with this leather bike cozy, and strap it directly to your bike - no one likes someone that drinks and drives.  Purchase!

Monday, December 08, 2014

Lindsay Lohan x Civil - My Addiction


The name of the title of this post is Lohan's new collection of menswear designs available now at PacSun. Just wanted to be clear, she's no addiction of mine! View the lookbook here.

Sunday, December 07, 2014

Nike - Kyrie 1




Young Kyrie joins some elite (ha) company in Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Lebron James as signature Nike athletes with their own Kicks. More pics of the Kyrie 1 after the jump. Respect!

Saturday, December 06, 2014

TUMI - Patrol Travel Puffer Jacket



 

Innovation - I absolutely love it. It's so simple, but the best ideas usually are. A down jacket the folds up to a travel pillow? Clutch! Two birds with one stone. Purchase here. Picture of the jacket in its travel mode after the jump.

Serial Podcast


This podcast is addicting. Seriously addicting. My wife and I took a road trip up to Nevada Thanksgiving week, and we listened to the first 7 episodes, non-stop. Stops for gas were rushed. Food was inhaled. We had to get back in the car and hit play! Now that we are caught up and current, we're stuck eagerly anticipating Thursday's to get the latest fix. If you have a commute and are interested in mixing up what you listen to - try this on for size. Read about Serial here, download episode 1, and tell me I led you astray. I dare you.

Friday, December 05, 2014

Wolf Hill Brand - Messenger Bag


Wolf Hill Brand is a one-man shop out of Denver Colorado churning out some quality leather and canvas goods. Definitely worth a look.

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Undrcrwn - 2 Sport Star


This shirt reminds me of a story taking place a couple weeks back. My local grocery store lets employees rock football jersey's instead of a standard uniforms on Sunday's. One women was rocking a XXL Bo Jackson Raiders jersey - so in addition to asking where I could find the whole peppercorns, I asked if she thought that day would be the day the Raiders would pull out their first victory. Her response?

"Honey - this is a throwback Bo Jackson jersey. I don't know nuthin' bout those clowns playing for the Silver and Black today!".

'Nuff said.

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

Backpack No 563


This is bag is top flight. 7 different shades of Selvage denim and deadstock cowhide leather. Price is steep (and those are Euro's, not Dollars) - but quality is quality.

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

SLVSTR



I realize my post on Rare Panther had a bit of a back-handed compliment to my man SLVSTR the other day, and I by no means meant it that way. Much respect. Check his ode to Kim K's breakage of the internet after the jump. 

Monday, December 01, 2014

Secrets to Success


Just a friendly reminder.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Brooklyn Projects - The Trend is Dead


Throwback: Nice shirt. Via Brooklyn Dom's Instagram.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

YG - My Krazy Life




I'm a reasonable enough person to say that I have absolutely no reason to gravitate towards certain types of artists; and YG is an artist in that category. That being said, it's November (nearly 9 months after its release date), and YG's debut album, My Krazy Life, is still in rotation. Music like this fills a void, and their aren't a lot of artists making quality "gangsta rap" (that term feels dated) music anymore (shout out to Nipsey). Keep the spectrum broad...

Friday, November 28, 2014

Raw Selvage Denim Overalls


A buddy of mine is trying to find a pair of quality raw denim overalls. Not this faded/pre-distressed pair as worn by Rikki Barton above, but a pair that he can rock and break in. The best I could find for him (bless is heart) is this Naked and Famous pair. If you have some better sources - get at me via email.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

American Apparell - Selvage Denim



American Apparel is entering the Selvage denim game? Word.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Ja Tecson




Cool photo essay from Ja Tecson up at The Hundreds as part of their Through The Lens series. Worth a look.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Rare Panther


I'd still rather buy some SLVSTR prints than rock his Rare Panther label (similar to how I'd rather bump some new Pusha T than rock Play Cloths) - but no offense to either venture. Check out the new lookbook here.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Reebok x The Hundreds


No lie - I've been waiting to get my hands on a vintage pair of the Dee Brown pumps, Orange ball and all. Check out Bobby's diatribe over the collaboration, aptly titled "My Mom Wouldn't Buy Me Reebok's" here.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Emily Blimcoe



Some of my favorite pieces of art are the ones where I say to myself - "Man, I could have done that! The fact is, it's not that easy, and more often than not, the artist is robbed of the credit they get for creativity, vision, and execution. Enter Emily Blimcoe. Love her stuff. Check it - more after the jump.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Ryan Babel #YNWA



Ex-Liverpool winger Ryan Babel doesn't let the fact that he is playing for a club in Turkey stop him from launching a new clothing line, #YNWA. Video previewing the goods (and featuring some Ryan Leslie on the audio) after the jump.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Corita Kent turns 96



Learn more about the famous artist/nun/teacher and check out some of her famous screen prints here

Sunday, November 16, 2014

NIKE DOERNBECHER FREESTYLE 2014 COLLECTION



Good shoes - great cause. Read more about the collection (and the kids) here.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Choose Your Winter


It looks like I'm going to have to get used to this! #Chooseyourwinter

Friday, November 14, 2014

John Culqui


I came across John Culqui's art during a family pit-stop to Nikau Kai Waterman Shop in Manhattan Beach, and instantly fell in love. Beach centric beach scenes full of references to the South Bay (El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach) in a pop art fashion - sweet. Check it out here, and support your local artists!

More after the jump.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Twin Cuts - Sterling Sux


Yes - I realize that the title isn't fooling anyone, and the Label of the post says it all. Bootleg Bart for the win! Sorry Mike, I missed my BB Anoynomous meeting this week - ha.
Purchase at The Conveyor at Fred Segal.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Manastash





Nice hemp patchwork flannel from the good folks at Manastash. Purchase here.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Happy Veteran's Day!


Thanks to all those who fought (and continue to fight) for our freedom.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Sophia Chang x White Men Can't Jump



Purchase here.

Sunday, November 09, 2014

Nike Shield Flash Max Jacket



This jacket was a lot doper to me before I stumbled on the $495 price tag. Read about the various features here if interested, otherwise I won't waste your time.