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Vapors Sneaker Issue

RJ — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:46:18 -0500

Vapors' annual sneaker issue has hit the web/newsstands and It's jam packed with that sneaker + street goodness. It's all about the kicks and the people behind it, designers, websites. Speaking of people and websites, if you look hard enough you'll find an interview with yours truly representing Sneakerplay. Peace to Vapors for showing us some love. Check the digital version of the Sneaks issue NOW!

Mags We Like

RJ — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:23:28 -0500

Print is dead...print is dead. All this talk about print is dead needs to stop. We love the web, probably more than the next guy, but we don't see it killing our love for quality glossies anytime soon. Here's some of our favs...

Fall issue of Antenna - the ultimate urban guide book.

Upcoming issue of Complex - Marc Ecko's sneaker and streetwear journal.

Summer issue of LTD - Good luck getting a copy.

And lastly Monocle - for all you urban sophisticates.

images via hypebeast, riottt, boudlessny

C+

RJ — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:28:14 -0500

Let us be the first to introduce you to C+, an up and coming jewelry brand with a real fresh and positive vision.

C+ stands for enhanced vision (C+ = see plus). C+ is a lens through which to see the world More Creatively, More Critically, and with More Clarity. Vision is an ancient metaphor for enlightenment and transformation. Reframing the visual dialog is social change.

Their first line is inspired by Lego, the building blocks of our childhood imagination. The line-up includes a dope Spaceman pendant, a 1x4 two finger ring that you do not want to get decked with and a 2x4 dog tag necklace. This is definitely a brand that you will be hearing more about...show them some love on their SP profile, Cplus.

Lace Theory 101 - The art of lacing skeakers

RJ — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:17 -0500

Take a lesson on lacing via freshness

Hype Beasts

RJ — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:32 -0500

Came across some nice illustrations by artist Ronald Kurniawan that put a whole new twist on the term hypebeasts. Check out his portfolio for more dope illustrations.

“Ronald Kurniawan graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Inspired by ideograms, syllables, letterforms, beasts and heroic landscapes, he slowly but surely continues to create a visual language where the wilderness and civilization could merge happily together. With the belief that the sublime and nuclear age could coexist, he paints romantic environments and breaks the quiet scene with juxtaposed imagery taking the shape of icons and letterforms. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles where he paints meticulously and happily accompanied by his pug Ruffles, an avid artist himself.”

via INQMND

Celtics '08 Champs

RJ — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:28:48 -0500

The Celtics took the Finals trophy last night in an impressive game 6 win over the Lakers. You obviously know who we were rooting for..check our colors. Celtics ftw!

The Return

RJ — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:53:51 -0500

One of the OGz in the online (street) culture space is back in a big way. Don't call it a come back ...they've been here before - we're looking forward to seeing the great content from the evil monkey pick up from where they left off. Check out EvilMonito.com which to me is the anti-thesis of hype blogs. Keep thinking!

Visvim

RJ — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:59:53 -0500

The footwear industry is dying for a change and with brands like Visvim leading the way - the future looks promising. Complex caught up with Visvim Creative Director Hiroki Nakamura for a q&a session for their upcoming green issue. Visit the Complex blog for the full story.

Independent: 3:33

RJ — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:50:05 -0500

When it comes to our foot-game we like the big and the small in terms of brands. Sometimes you need a little change, a switch-up as we like to call it. Something new to spice up your daily rotation. There's been a real surge of quality coming out from independent brands - and we've definitely been taking notes. California based 3:33 is one of those brands that caught our eye and got our toes itching for a pair. They have some real mean, I mean clean shoes, quality looks, and a great attention to detail - judging by the fact that they're all handcrafted in Portugal. Our favorite from this season are the beat-up sneaker inspired Lo-Tops. The indie-footwear movement is only heating up - look to brands like 3:33 as proof that their time in the spotlight is not too far off.

Sneaker Confidential Documentary

RJ — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:15:21 -0500

Another day, another documentary. Our friends over at Mashkulture schooled us on this one:

CBC recently aired a documentary entitled Sneaker Confidential. The film covers a range of sneaker-related topics from the running shoe’s humble beginnings, to the history of the Dassler brothers, and more. Naturally they touch on the culture aspect of sneakers by visiting Chris Vidal at Flight Club, checking out a Sneaker Pimps show, and cutting it up with MC Serch as he reminisces over the time he got jacked for his kicks.

Check it out for yourself.