With the Bodega X Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” Wallabee, we tip our deerstalker caps to the textile traditions of the UK while keeping things firmly stateside with boots that merge two identities into one, balancing sartorial and street in the process. Source: Editorial: Bodega x Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” In these instances, there isn’t much…
Discover the Tor Run, the latest addition to our casual shoes collection. The Tor Run features a premium sports silhouette, crafted seams & color detailing. Source: Tor Run – Sneakers, Trainers & Casual Shoes Collection | Clarks (clarksusa.com) I have too many shoes. This isn’t good for the environment, but like John Coffey in the…
PLAY COLLECTION Inspired by the glory days of 90s sport, we are proud to introduce our PLAY Capsule Collection, a curated selection of reimagined tennis essentials that highlights the groundbreaking era that easily transcended looks off the court. Source: Play Collection I’ve spoken often about how in the early 90s we would rock tennis gear…
My website is a working design portfolio and blog (pictured REIGN MAN). Source: KIMANHI BOLDEN CREATIVE SPACE Anyone who knows me, is aware of my dream to open an art gallery. We were married in my brother Herb’s Gallery 504 and I hosted open mics at the venue. That place was my soul and I…
Source: Release Information: JG SZN 2 Drop 1 Designer John Geiger is excited to announce the release of the JG SZN 2 Drop 1 collection and the return of the 002 High ‘OG’ sneaker available this Saturday, December 19th at 12PM EST. The 002 High ‘OG’ sneaker, in its Black/White/Lime colorway, makes its comeback after popular demand. Retailing at $350 USD, this sneaker will…
COMUNITYmade is a catalyst for change. We sell premium shoes, handcrafted locally in L.A. and give locally to support the arts, education and ending homelessness. The sale of our shoes fuels our mission to inspire action, participation and empowerment of others in the community. Changing perspectives from ME to WE. Source: COMUNITYmade premium shoes….
Source: Sneakers x Culture: Collab – Rizzoli New York Sneaker culture is now mainstream. While purists tend to complain about this, the beauty is that as culture is integrated into our daily lexicon and line of sight, we begin to see studies, documentaries and art exhibits. I may have written the first academic/research driven book…
There have been years since I’ve grabbed my Gang Starr cds off of the shelf and just listened to the duo. I remember when the group fell apart. I always thought that if DJ Premier had worked on Jazzmatazz the albums would have been much better, but the music industry is difficult to navigate. Guru…
I don’t have to write anything when it comes to these Amerigo Gazaway remixes. Crooklyn is one of my favorite cuts. Masta Ace remains on my list of the most underrated emcees in the game. This is masterful work and a pleasure to the ears; especially when all that plays on my radio is…
PRODUCT STORY When it comes to style, designer Mike Cherman creates his own rules. His bootleg aesthetic brand, Chinatown Market, is no different. Inspired by the grit and style of New York’s famous Canal Street, Chinatown Market stands out with daring attitude, fun graphics, and cheeky prints. Influenced by retro basketball, the first iteration of…
Our friend Mikael Kennedy is an interesting guy—a photographer, world traveler, and most recently, rug collector. A few months ago, Mikael came through to our 1901 Lincoln studio to make a pair of bespoke Alphas using one of his prized 100-year old Persian rugs. Source: Introducing: The 100 Year Alpha & Bravo I’m not going…
Poly cotton canvas Nappy suede toe cap Asymmetrical Drag Toe Protection Medial Panel Perforation Gold Mitchell & Ness Aglets Gold Foil Transfer Logo Extra Soft Polyurethane Insole Source: NINETEEN 0 FOUR / VINTAGE WHITE When I hear Mitchell & Ness I immediately think hats and jerseys. I’m sure everyone else is the same. To be…
Discover the new engineered retro RunnerSpring Summer 2019Taking the retro runner to another level, the Edwin is enhanced with contemporary and performance-like qualities, creating a new supportive option for your everyday offering style and comfortwith the all terrain VIBRAM® sole. Source: The Edwin I’m determined to actually do a music video of some type featuring…
Onitsuka Tiger U.S. | SPRING SUMMER 2019 Brand Campaign Source: SPRING SUMMER 2019| Onitsuka Tiger US ASICS delivers a short clip focused on their upcoming offering for the spring and summer. One set captures me without fail and that’s the Enter the Dragon look in this collection. That style initiated in 2018 with the DOJO…
Founded by Tinie Tempah, What We Wear is a London based contemporary brand inspired by the wardrobe of the modern man. Incorporating timeless British style with modernity, redefining the traditional sports silhouettes. Source: What We Wear Dropping today at whatwewear.com and fillingpieces.com, What We Wear and Filling Pieces reunite to release the limited Iceman Trimix…
source and images via: https://www.sneakervision.com/2019/01/03/hncok-company-x-sneakervision/ One of the best things about LinkedIn is the sense of community that is fostered around the sneaker industry. I discovered Sneakervision.com, a sneaker site owned and operated by a lady for the ladies and I’ve been an avid reader of the site since. Kenya Heard, the founder of Sneakervision,…
In 2017 I faced one of the biggest economic setbacks anyone could experience. In 2015 I made 700,000 dollars. In 2016 I made 300,000 dollars. In 2017 everything was gone. I tell the story and explain how losing half a million dollars was a matter of making a conscious decision after making a lot of…
Now that we’re in the 4th Quarter of 2018 I have to start thinking about my top 40 sneakers of the year. That means that I have a lot of catching up to do since I’ve been doing more business writing than talking about the shoes that I think are dope. This tennis shoe, in…
Anyone who knows me realize that Pharoahe Monch has long been in rotation for me. His albums easily rank in the top ten of my favorite albums of all time. When someone raises the argument of the top emcees I always, always state that when it comes down to it Black Thought and Pharoahe Monch…
Discover the Diadora Lifestyle Fall/Winter 2018 collection: a line with authentic DNA and no limitations. Source: https://www.diadora.com/en/us/stories/lifestyle_fw18/#4 Dad shoes, retro runners, when the wave hits everyone rides it until it crashes on the beach leaving nothing behind. It’s actually frustrating to see in the sneaker world. I’ve spoken often about diversity in a sneaker closet and…
I’ve wanted to open an art gallery for the last ten years. I’ve never taken that step because of fear and any random thing that could stop me, I let it, smh. When I finally remove that fear one of the artist I plan on carrying is a part of the Bughouse Collective. His…
All Songs Featured in this playlist can be found here: https://amzn.to/2pU7GXP We got a chance to hit the outdoor musicfest for Memphis (held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis) this year to see Nas. I was far back so the video isn’t clear, but I thought someone would like to peep this. Nas killed it….
