Maarten Warning
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Raised in a town on the outskirts of Amsterdam on a healthy mix of hip-hop and skateboarding, Maarten has been pounding the keys on his keyboard for nearly 10 years. After earning his stripes as an editor for a Dutch hip-hop website, he and three friends founded Lacebag, the first Dutch website and forum solely dedicated to sneakers and streetwear. His newest venture is Noise Magazine, a printed skateboard magazine which is available for free in skate shops throughout The Netherlands and Belgium. You'll most likely find him near a fridge filled with cold beer.
More by Maarten Warning
10 Unique Ways Dutch Artist Piet Parra Introduced His Art to the Masses
03.16.17 — Maarten rounds up the 10 diverse ways skater-turned-artist Piet Parra has flexed his talent beyond the confines of a gallery, from skateboards to sneakers to album covers.read more
How This Amsterdam Artist Turned a Band T-Shirt Into an Art Career
06.13.16 — In anticipation of his group show this Friday at Los Angeles's own Slow Culture 'No Problems, No Solutions,' we revisit our interview with Amsterdam artist Floor van het Nederend on...read more
From MS Paint to Skateboard Graphics :: The Irreverent Drawings of Leon Karssen
04.26.16 — If you know what's good, you've probably already seen the hilarious skate and cat-themed work of Dutch skateboarder Leon Karssen. Get to know the artist behind the viral MS Paint...read more
#TBT :: How A Dutch Subculture Called "Gabber" Embraced the Air Max BW
03.31.16 — In this edition of #TBT, we return to an article we published last year around Air Max Day in which Maarten examines an era when a powerful subculture known as...read more
KWILLS Sketches His 10 Favorite Sneakers
02.24.16 — Dutch artist/illustrator and notorious sneakerhead Kwills sketches his top 10 favorite sneakers of all time, including some eclectic choices from Gourmet to Nike to éS.read more
Get to Know the Illustrious Work of Dutch Artist/Graphic Designer KWILLS
02.08.16 — Quincy Renon aka Kwills used the graffiti-influenced artwork he held closest to him to create a successful draughtsman/design career with diverse brands like Puma to Supreme to Jagermeister to AFEW...read more
From the Pitch to the Streets :: The 9 Best Streetwear Soccer Jerseys of 2015
12.24.15 — Maarten takes a look at 10 of the best soccer jerseys released by streetwear brands in 2015, including selections by Stussy, 10.Deep, Palace, and Hall of Fame.read more
Parra, Filling Pieces, & More :: The 10 Best Dutch Streetwear Projects of 2015
12.18.15 — 2015, once again, saw a strong line-up of amazing projects involving Dutch brands or shops. Maarten lists 10 projects that brought the Dutch touch into the global scene through clothing,...read more
The Best Nike SB Dunk Releases This Year
12.01.15 — Our favorite Amsterdam sneakerhead Maarten digs into his 10 favorite Nike SB Dunk releases of 2015—and the stories, colorways, and unique concepts that made each release special.read more
The One Out of Step :: A Farewell Salute to Vans Syndicate
11.15.15 — "WE HOPE THIS SPEAKS TO YOU - THE ONE OUT OF STEP." Maarten reminisces on the insane packaging and concepts behind the now-defunct Vans Syndicate line of sneakers, which spared...read more
We Make Stuff That's Close to Us :: Dutch Skate Brand DUFARGE Keeps It DIY
09.10.15 — "Youth is pure—it's a time in which you can truly be who you are. And that's a great metaphor for skateboarding." Dutch skate brand DUFARGE, despite impressive projects like a...read more
Amsterdam Artist Floor van het Nederend Turned a Band T-Shirt into an Art Career
06.17.15 — Maarten sits down with Amsterdam artist Floor van het Nederend to learn about his unconventional rise, gaining notoriety after creating a graphic for his band's T-shirt – to now working with...read more
Heart & Sole :: See the Kicks Attendees Wore to Sneakerness Amsterdam
05.25.15 — With Amsterdam's biggest sneaker convention comes some of the rarest kicks worn on the feet of its attendees, who planned what they'd be wearing for weeks.read more
Amsterdam Photographer Marnix Postma's Shares His New "Streets of Rio" Series
05.11.15 — We catch up with Amsterdam-based photographer Marnix Postma, who went from studying architectural engineering to pursuing a passion project in photography. read more
An Interview About Nothing :: How NYC-Based Stugazi Interprets Seinfeld
04.27.15 — Maarten talks to Stugazi, a small NYC brand doing clever Seinfeld flips, that's part of what he deems a "new wave" of designers doing small collections close to their heart...read more
The One They Call Parra :: 10 Ways Piet Parra Introduced His Art to the Masses
04.09.15 — In celebration of Parra's current exhibition at Kunsthal, Maarten rounds up the 10 diverse ways skater-turned-artist Piet Parra has proved himself beyond the confines of a gallery, from skateboards to...read more
How A Dutch Subculture Called "Gabber" Embraced the Air Max BW
03.26.15 — While the Nike Air Max BW may be close to forgotten, Maarten examines a time when a powerful subculture known as Gabbers embraced the shoe.read more
Insert Coin :: Amsterdam's Only Arcade Goes XL for One Weekend
03.19.15 — Maarten ponders why arcade games, a thing of the past, are now an increasingly popular part of Amsterdam nightlife with TonTon Club's extra large pop-up, TonTon Club XL.read more
Crate-Digging Love :: 5 Scores at Holland's Largest Vinyl Outlet
02.12.15 — As an avid vinyl-collector, Maarten heads back to his old digging spot to see if his formerly favorite shop is still maintaining their massive selection after all this time – and...read more
Giving Back to Skateboarding w/ Some Printed Paper & Two Staples
01.26.15 — Maarten recounts his love for skateboarding, and how him and a band of skate brothers have built Noise Magazine from scratch – their ode to skate and how much it's...read more
KNOWLEDGE REIGNS AT THE HIP-HOP QUIZ IN AMSTERDAM
12.23.14 — Hip-hop nerdism is alive and well in Amsterdam – and the "pub quiz" phenomenon's led to their annual HIP-HOP QUIZ, attracting the likes of Noisey and premiere sneaker boutique Patta...read more