Random Ramblings: STW2D

Saturday, August 02, 2008

stuff

Just clearing up some random clutter on the cache and links...
RSNT x BC

some Resonate basic neccessities with BaseControl... sorta like the old GDEHUK "plus" prints, extended to boxers :)
UniformExperiment

more basic-wear from Kiyonaga's smart-casual experiment outfit
GNF

some Gallery1950 new prints...like the colors!
FCRB

simple FCRB print, reminds me of stencil-artwork
wtaps

speaking of stencils... new BullInk prints...

and college-font front with a little WestCoast trip

STW2D

straight up legend Natas

upcoming Dickies Eu edition (RRTHQ's on the money) and Bobbito!

of course nice photo shoot (not so nice camera flash, i know)

tsk tsk
Spotted by the eagle-eyed Trooper within minutes of getting hands on this issue

My fave Camacho with fangs?!
How could "brilliant and innovative design collective" UpperPlayground miss this??

Oh man, i don't even know where to begin with this review of domestic
ripoffs of KISS-style troopers ala BillMcMullen/SwishNYC, even fellow countrymen BRKNHM's dunk sole! heck they seem to have just raided the digitalgravel catalog!

I never really like to post celebs in streetgear
and i can speak for more than a couple of folks who dislike JM's penchant of buying into his own hype (but then again, it could be jealousy coz he's money enough to own more than several vintage rare Roleys... but more importantly, he gets Janniston's bubble butt on tap 24/7)

Spotted in hype-kidz' wet dream Kaws AF1

mmm... ACR dopeness... wonder if he gets em at premium tier?

and of course, rocking the Visvim freebies from HN with gusto. i do like the Foleys though...anyone pass me a pair?

RANDOMZ
J-Alba

ooh mama

Rihanna in Milan

Speaking of Rihanna...new single Disturbia

Link
...bum-bum-bee-dum bum-bum-bee-dum-bum...

Jessica overload!!!

Link

awesome animation and tunes!

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peep more from contributor

laters y'all

Monday, May 19, 2008

weekend/weakened warrior
Summer's truly on now, felt the ridiculously warm weather amid the insane humidity. Boy, just wish i can soak in a tub of cold water all day...
I couldn't even be bothered to venture anywhere else, anything in the sun just seems too far away...okok, on-point characteristics of an old man, what the heck, i could care less lol
It is only these times you truly appreciate the icy blasts of airconditioning in shopping malls (global warming be damned). Lots of warm-up (yeap, pun) sales as a prelude to the annual crazy sales season (aka "summer"). Got a lovely deal for the '08 L'eau d'Issey for the lady to add to her collection of Issey summer fragrances

Uniqlo|Fenom|N(N)
Accompanied an aunt to town to pick up a Tag Autoracer for my uncle's b-day pressie...prob one of the fastest pick ups i've ever seen (haha)...so some ladies do shop like men, heh
mail drops
Couple of stuff in the mail the past week
Bapexclusive "angry apehead" print

Yet another holy grail picked up. No, don't ask me exactly how many constitutes a holy grail, or final last search, hahaha!
One of the hardest search back in the day, so glad i managed to track down one at a low price... now to find more :)
DJ Krush MiLight - Mowax - Futura2000

this one came out of the blue during the usual hunting rounds. Around the same time (1997)of DJ Krush's LP MiLight released under Mowax label, the LP sleeve featured F2K's artwork. The tee print captures the artwork, showing both front and back of the canvas. Dopeness
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streetweartoday
Perhaps reflective of the current dearth of creativity in streetwear as we knew it recently, i couldn't find much interesting stuff from latest issue of STW2D. I did however find this spread involving kids utterly cute...maybe i'll direct them to Mr A's attention, haha

funny how the term "kids wear" will still be apt even in the grown up form

A sneaky peek at up and coming Brasil streetwear,
and Glen E Friedman's tie-up with Shephard - Obey

and of course, cover story, Johnny Schillereff of Element skateboards
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monocle

By contrast, Monocle is growing from strength to strength, becoming the current affairs read du jour

Check out the very dope spread on cruise travelling
Lost of fash mags tell y about deck shoes and nautical wear, but how many have this spread? nada

loved that lovely Porter combo in the last pic above? heres yet more travel bags. sick Goyard

and of course, what to pack for that short jaunt

and an aviation summary that is very comprehensive and succinct. much appreciated!
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NBHD oyster bag multi
speaking of lovely bags, i quite adore this multi-patch, multi-pouch hold-all