Monthly Archives: November 2007

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November 2007

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BLACK OUT.

#Los Angeles, #RSWD, #thla

So where do I begin with this one?Let’s just say that Black Friday, for us, actually started on Thanksgiving Thursday, while everyone was out celebrating at Cha Cha. Maybe it was the fact that everyone had to be at The Store in a few hours anyways, perhaps it was the liquor, or maybe it’s because their brains are the size of golfballs, but Tony and the rest of the crew decided it’d be a great idea to carry their late-night festivities onto Rosewood in the wee hours, blast music down Fairfax at 3am, and wake up the hundreds of kids sidewalk-sleeping. Tents were promptly folded up, seats set aside, and the kids were in full riot mode. Not sure if the neighbors were too happy (I guess the cops showing up twice can attest to that) but everyone else was all smiles. Sale started at 5am and we had to throw the gates down at 8am on the hundred or so people left in line, who were no doubt latecomers (meaning anyone who got there after 3:45??). Sorry to those folk, but I heard plenty a story from kids who ditched their families on Thanksgiving to get here last night, so maybe I’m not so sorry after all.Tony said the line started yesterday at 2pm, and by the time he got here after midnight, this was the front on Rosewood…

..then on down Fairfax.

By the time I got there at 4, our literal street-team of poster girls had everyone wide awake.

Ben vs. LAPD round 3. Or 4.

@ 6:40am.

The dudes in the front drove out last night from Moreno Valley, which is a good 2 hours away. That sour expression was shared by almost everyone in the block by this time. Our store staff looked like the cast from Thriller.

@7:33am.

I guess there’s still a line because we dropped our new “Adam Bomb” New Eras at 11. Anyways, I don’t even know what I’m writing right now. I have a feeling I’m gonna wake up tomorrow morning and discover I wrote a haiku about daffodils and ponies. It’s noon and I’m going to sleep. See you Saturday.

*EDIT* Remember that aforementioned sale at Brooklyn Projects? They had a scene of their own this afternoon, and have decidedly extended their sale until Sunday.

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22

November 2007

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GIVE.

#news

To whom much is given, much is required, right?

I mean, I love making retarded jokes and posting pictures of Wallace’s nuts on the blog everyday, but I think there’s a bit of room in here to do something positive and constructive beyond our incestuous “streetwear” bubble. So we added a “GIVE” button on the sidebar, which will occasionally rotate to promote different charities, causes, and other organizations we support that are looking for donations.

Ben and I have a couple of great friends, a brother and sister named Josh and Lindsay, who have been with our brand since day one. Amongst other things, we used to stay with Josh in New York on research trips, and his sister Linds gave us the inspiration behind much of our tonal design work. Along with their brothers Todd and Andrew, they all shared an equally great dad named Ken. Ben always remarked that Ken was like one of those dads that made you feel immediately like he was your dad. So when Ken got cancer more than 2-and-a-half years ago, you can imagine how many people were affected.

Earlier this year, we received a letter from Josh and Lindsay’s little cousin Nick, who was 12 or 13 years old at the time. The following are some excerpts:

“Dear Family and Friends,

As most of you know, my uncle Ken is sick in the hospital with cancer right now. He has been battling this terrible disease for the last two and a half years. It has been a very difficult time for all of us. After spending so much time at the USC/Norris Cancer Hospital I have seen for myself what a terrible disease cancer can actually be. It is not only awful for the patients, but awful for all the families that sit there, hour after hour. Every day in the hospital I have tried to figure out ways to make my uncle Ken happy and healthy…

…My new mission is to try and raise money for cancer research. I want cancer to be a thing of the past so families do not have to go through what my uncle Ken is going through. I am asking all of you to help me with this mission. If everybody donates a little amount of money it will eventually turn into a lot…”

After fighting and winning so many times, Ken eventually succumbed to cancer not long after that letter was written. So we decided that our first “GIVE” button would be dedicated to the Norris Cancer Hospital that Nick recognized had done so much for Ken.

Here in the States, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving today, which is a great day for food, family and remembering blessings. So enjoy the day, be thankful, and give.

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21

November 2007

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PROJECTING.

#collections, #news

Black Friday’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and we got a special event going on. Not only are we unleashing the remaining 60 “Side Adam Bomb” New Era fitteds that we’ve set aside over the past year, but everything instore (yes, that includes the new stuff) is 50% off between the hours of 5am and 8am. Later that day, we will be dropping the new “Adam Bomb” New Eras as well (Check Tony’s update on our store blog to the right). Check the flyer below, or on the front page, for more information on The Hundreds Black Friday.

Dom’s also got a huge Black Friday sale going on at Brooklyn Projects, with the entire store’s stock set at 50 – 75% off all day long. That’s Crooks, Fuct, Nike SB, and BP’s own inhouse line…

Plus, you heard it here first. For every $100 spent, customers will get 1 ticket (spend $200, get 2 tix, etc.) to enter a raffle whereby they’ll have the opportunity to buy a pair of size 10 “What the Dunk” Nike SBs at the suggested retail price. I think that’s like $120 or so. Good deal, considering what they’ve been fetching for on eBay.

Clyde “Hustlemania” Singleton up in Dom’s backyard.

Like E.T.

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21

November 2007

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DRAWING LINES.

#ads, #Los Angeles, #RSWD, #store exclusive, #thla

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November 2007

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GET UP

Slick’s newest mural in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles.

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20

November 2007

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WELCOME

#skateboarding

Billy Roper.

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20

November 2007

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RIDING HIGH

Photo of a photo.

Estevan Oriol‘s signature photography towers above the 3rd & Crescent Heights intersection, courtesy of Famous’ Fast Life store.

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November 2007

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GOING FOR GOLD.

#Essays

Overall, I use our website to discuss particular brands and designers that we see potential in, are inspired by, or just generally support. But this might be the first time I dedicate a blog entry to an entire country. South Korea has not traditionally been known for street culture, or “streetwear” for that matter, but after just one week here, we have witnessed the genesis of a potentially forcible scene. Based on the number of startup brands, designers/artists, and independent apparel boutiques that are succeeding here, yet are virtually unknown to the rest of the world, Korea is building its own unique streetwear marketplace that exists and thrives independently of international fashion and business trends. Of course, the Japanese and American influence is visible, but unlike many other countries involved in streetwear, Korea’s street culture and industry are burgeoning at their own rapid pace.

Koreans are aligned with several stereotypes, but one that rings true more often than not is the amount of virtuosity that emanates from these people. Perhaps it is true that great creativity arises from struggle, considering South Korea was more or less a third-world country just a half-century ago — or maybe it’s just hereditary — but Koreans have become recognized as some of the most artistically innovative and proficient people in the world. I mean, anyone who goes to Art Center here in L.A. knows what I’m talking about. Or just take a look around at our own domestic industry, and the amount of illustrators, graphic designers and creative directors who come from a Korean background. I’m not gonna call anyone out, but … they’re there.

So you can only imagine what an entire nation of creative ingenues, who are equally determined, can do when it comes to design and fashion. Obviously, it takes a lot more than Photoshop skills to make it in this world, but with the aid of movemakers like Kasina and other business/infrastructure-minded individuals getting involved out here, you shouldn’t be surprised if, in the near future, your favorite clothing is inspired by Korean streetwear… or better yet, is Korean streetwear.

The seasons are changing…

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17

November 2007

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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES.

#travels

As I mentioned earlier this week, tonight was Kasina’s 10-year anniversary party at the Daily Projects here in Seoul. Kasina was started a decade ago by a certain Mr. Lee, who was Korea’s first pro skateboarder. He started selling Girl and Chocolate skateboard products in the rural community of Pusan, but before he knew it, the demand for such hardware and apparel was rising, so he moved his operation to the capitol city of Seoul. Over the years, Kasina has distributed everyone from us to Crooks, LRG to Stussy, DC to Creative Recreation. With the help of local brands like Diafvine and Buried Alive, MAPS magazine, and their general brand network, Kasina is seeking to turn the tide on what is considered cool in Asian streetwear, stealing a bit of the spotlight usually reserved for Japan and Hong Kong. This party was a great way to celebrate the past 10 years, but in a way, it was a foundation for the next 10 years in Korean streetwear. After all, this was the first legitimate streetwear party in South Korea. Ever.

Tony and Inchan get creative with some “hand puppets.”

Our new brethren.

Justin..

…and Angry Danny aka “Smile.”

Choooooon showcases Kasina’s rich 10-year history in the business.

Sneaker Peeker.

The Buried Alive crew, in person..

and in product.

What’s Korean and French and black-and-white all over?

Our man, Korean actor Richard.

Fit to print.

Nike SB made this cake for the party. By the end of the night, it was smeared across the entire VIP room, and on the face of every partygoer. I would’ve taken pics but wasn’t really trying to have black frosting ingrained in my fisheye lens.

Damien (Creative Recreation), Jino (Hellz Bellz), and Jai (Creative Recreation) absorbed massive quantities of Soju across the street at Mu Dung San before the party, at the party, and probably after the party. Thus:

The venerable man of the night, Mr. Lee, with his girlfriend.

That’s not really juice or punch.

They’re not really maids.

Ben, Damien, and our gracious host over the past week, Tony (Kasina).

Fans.

Everyone kept introducing this guy, Yoonhyup, to me as the Futura of Korea. Or maybe it was the “future” of Korea. Either way, those are some rather large shoes to fill.

Speaking of Futura…

DJ Soulscape and the 360 Sounds took care of the aural pleasure. The best b-boys on the planet, Rivers Crew, also performed.

The guy with the cream bubble jacket is supposedly some huge child-star turned rapper here in Korea. He rolled in with a thick entourage like 50 Cent, except with glasses and he’s like, Korean.

Congratulations Mr. Lee and the entire Kasina collective. 10 years in and you’ve only just begun…

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17

November 2007

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BEEFIN’

#food, #travels

Believe it or not, I was vegetarian for 4 years of my life, and even kept it vegan for a portion of that. It really wasn’t that big of a deal, but what eventually got me flipped was Korean BBQ beef. If you’ve never tried Korean food, or kalbi or bulgogi for that matter, then I can’t really explain what you’re missing out on. And here in Seoul, the Korean cow has an entirely distinct flavor of its own. Our favorite spot back home is Park’s BBQ, so imagine our surprise when the guys told us that the original Park’s was here in Seoul, and oh — about — 34 times better than the Americanized branch. We had to put that one to the test, so Mr. Lee, Tony, Danny, and Damien (Creative Recreation) took us to the original Mr. Park’s for lunch.

I’m-a-gonna-go to Hell when I die

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Monthly Archives: November 2007

23

BLACK OUT.

22

GIVE.

21

PROJECTING.

21

DRAWING LINES.

20

GET UP

20

WELCOME

20

RIDING HIGH

18

GOING FOR GOLD.

17

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES.

17

BEEFIN’

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