Blog
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An Ambitious Streetwear Project Is Unfolding on Snapchat Right Now
Pay attention this month because Josh Vides of Fairfax's CLSC is telling all. His streetwear "snapumentary" "How to Start a Brand in 30 Days" will result in the unveiling of...
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Escape Artist—Storyteller—Creative Strategist :: Justin Kingsley's Substance
Justin Kingsley is what the French call, "Un homme à tout faire," or jack of all trades. But he sees himself as an escape artist. The things he creates gives...
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Uncompromising Shit for Freethinkers :: Q&A with Headwear Brand Crawling Death
"There's no ego needed." The anonymous crew behind headwear brand Crawling Death lets the products—and the customers—speak for themselves in this exclusive interview with their elusive founder CJ.
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"Are sneakers more like stocks or drugs?” :: What We Learned from Josh Luber's TED Talk
"Nike's customers make almost twice as much profit as their closest competitor" and other shocking statistics we learned from Campless sneaker data analyst Josh Luber's Ted Talk on the sneaker...
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Find What You Love and Let it Kill You :: Meet David M. Smith, Graphic Designer
"I’ve been trying to figure this out lately, and I try not to over-complicate my future or ambition anymore. I’ve simplified it to one simple concept: JUST GET BETTER." Brian...
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WWD Asks Streetwear Figureheads How to Balance Retail Vs. Wholesale
WWD recently sat with a few authoritative voices in streetwear—Brendon Babenzien formerly of Supreme; Teddy Santis of Aimé Leon Dore; Bobby Hundreds; and more to discuss the art of balancing...
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Sports Nostalgia :: How Mitchell & Ness Popularized the Throwback Jersey
We explore the history of vintage jersey titans Mitchell & Ness, and their influence on the golden era of the throwback jersey in hip-hop fashion of yesteryear to present day.
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UK Illustrator Sam Bailey on Design Inspiration & Avoiding the Internet
"I keep a Notes page on my phone that is filled with turns of phrase, wordplay, quotes from films, things I've heard, or anything that sounds cool."
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GOOD AS GOLD :: From Skateboarding to Jewelry Making—Spencer Fujimoto
Spencer Fujimoto is a skateboarder turned entrepreneur who took the road less traveled, picked up a craft he learned in high school, and applied it to the culture he thrived...
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Made in a Chicago Hood :: Streetwear Boutique & Brand Fat Tiger
“I want to be the city representation of a brand. That’s my main goal.” Tara catches up with Chicago's FAT TIGER WORKSHOP, a streetwear boutique, brand, and creative hub that's...
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We Make Stuff That's Close to Us :: Dutch Skate Brand DUFARGE Keeps It DIY
"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...
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Along for the WIDE :: The Story of JNCO's Rise, Bankruptcy, & Comeback Attempt
"Eventually, you can only make pants so wide. That became our Achilles' heel." Alec Banks takes us through the history of JNCO's infamous wide-legged jeans and their attempt at a...