June 08 Archive
NOR-CAL
Sometimes a weekend in Northern California can be a eye opening experience. Thanks to Johnny, Kristen, and Greg for the much need Curlie retreat.
This gets weird.
Locals
The plumber working at the wee hours of the morning...
Uhh, this is awkward..
Whose happier?
Don't leave Nor Cal without ghost ridin..
Monday morning reality check.
O8' Madness
Here's a sneak peak into Durkl Summer line, along with the second collabo kick.. Get a better look at what they're releasing HERE.
Warp Magazine
In the latest Headline LA section of Japanese based Warp Magazine, we're featured, including a few of the latest kicks.. They were also able to put some emphasis on out Afrobots collaboration kick, along with the new collection of Stampd' Keds.. Fly to Japan and pick up a copy..
Be Hills
Eric Kim, owner/designer of Monarchy's, resort in Beverly Hills...
Eric (UNIF), Walter (Monarchy)
Luis (UNIF)
Five Four
Harold (Machester)
AH!
It is about as hot as all these red chilli's in LA right now . I'm as sweaty as this Indian guy.
I'm gonna go eat donuts and cool off.
Early-On
Music videos have always been a huge inspiration for me, especailly that of Hip Hop .. I think I keep my sanity during late nights of work, by archiving through youtube in search of those classics.. Here's a couple dope ones..
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryVLCzFgnt4[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfXqwviDHIM[/youtube]
Charrd
Lakers won, Tiger's gonna win, and I'm charred from 100 + degree weather watching it unfold.. Here's a photo recap of what might to expect in P.Springs.
Fine Dinning
Calgary based skate shop The Source is serving hot dogs and donuts on skate decks by chef Daniel Curtis. Don't go to the gym, skate. (I wish I could abide by that rule, ha)
ReCaptured
After backtracking through my iphoto for a minute i pulled together a few images from past parties, meetings, photo shoots, etc to share some behind the scene, scenes.. More to come, tip of the iceblog.
In Light..
..of what has been going on during the democratic election process a lot of mixed media containing Obama has been released, first coming from Shepard Fairy and the Obey group.. Here's our spin on Obama, done for a JoyRich customer..
The UNIF Desert
Eric and I devoted the good majority of last week to the new UNIF window display at JoyRich.. This time we switched it up from the surf theme and hit the desert..
Ill Studios
The good homies of Ill Studios are teaming up with David Flores, to release the 3MC's tomorrow morning. Each being signed and limited to 100 each are selling as a set for $150, or individually for $60.. Get em while you can HERE.
DURKL x Stampd'LA Take 2
With the great response we received from the first collaboration shoe, we teamed up with the DURKL Crew, this time creating our Summer Collaboration kick.. This shoe features a diagonal striped/triangle pattern running across the shoe in a DURKL themed color way. These guys will by taking their line to Bread and Butter in Barcelona this summer, and will be debuting the shoe there.. Stay tuned for the shoe launch on the customizer.
JerraCuda
Friday night was the " Barracuda Hair, It's Official " grand opening. I'm pretty sure the good majority of Los Angeles came out to support our homie Jerry for his much anticipated launch. I was able to create three pairs of Barracuda Hair kicks for the salon that we debuted on Friday. Go get your hair did and buy some dope gear 7769 Melrose...
Guiseppe.. Co-Blogger
Stampd' LA x Barracuda Hair take 1
Hassan, Louisahh
Amber, Audrey
Cottrell, Murs
Royal Rumble putting it down
Take 2
Eric, Haiders
Awkward ?
Yarrr Matey
Man of the night.. Jerry putting down his thank you speech.
So many prospects.
And we out..
On the way out.. walking by JoyRich, new B.Lichtenberg window..
Then to PYT, where amazing things happen..



