Blog
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When You Sell, Are You a Sell Out? :: The Politics of Selling Out
"Grow and stay small? I don’t know if there is a better representation of irony in streetwear than that sentence." Alec Banks ponders the politics of selling out in Streetwear.
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Kings of Custom :: PHADE of Shirt Kings Talks About the New Generation of DIY
"Customization is freedom, and you can't cookie-cut freedom. Trending becomes slavery." We talk to one-half of DIY pioneers Shirt Kings, Phade, about why personal style is king in a fashion...
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Vulnerabilities & Textures :: The Emotional Art of Heather Day
"Nature contains so many juxtapositions; it can be serene and chaotic, it can be creative and destructive." Heather Day discusses her process and body of work.
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The Ballad of YMBape :: How Streetwear Created Their Own Donald Trump
YMBape has given streetwear a bad name—but is it our fault?
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Video :: Bobby Hundreds Interviews Jim Gray of Acme Skateboards
In 1991, pro skater Jim Gray decided to disrupt and reinvent how a board company worked with Acme Skateboards. Bobby Hundreds interviews Jim for some deep '90s skateboarding history in...
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Acme Skateboards' Milestones from Founder Jim Gray
"We made statements, showed products, and laughed at ourselves and everyone else." Brush up on your history of the original industry outlier who stayed steadfast to his values and pushed...
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Garage Brand :: The Blockhead Skateboards Story
DIY companies weren't supposed to happen, let alone thrive, but Blockhead's growth was local, organic, and completely unplanned. Anthony Pappalardo chronicles the rise and fall of of Blockhead Skateboards.
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These 3 Designers Cut Their Own Path Into An Unlikely Industry
With day jobs and resumes that include Nike and Burton, the guys behind The James Brand have talent, knowledge, & success, yet took a chance working nights and weekends to...
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Against the Grain :: How Jim Gray and Acme Changed Skateboarding Forever
"We were out to prove that you could have a solid company without pros riding for you—and it wasn't all based on whose name was on your product." We document...
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From 'Professional Homie' to Interscope A&R, Pusharod's Key to Success
Inside the mind of Pusharod, an A&R at Interscope who came up from being what he calls a "professional homie" for YG and DJ Mustard. Here's a peek into his...
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Kent Jones Talks Vibes, Quincy Jones, and Music's Current Landscape
Miami rapper, producer, and songwriter Kent Jones is poised to take over the music industry—one hit at a time.
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How Much Does It Cost to Feel Like Pablo?
"How much we are willing to consume and pay for culture? Are we buying the experience and solidifying memories through tour merch, or have we fallen victim to being monetized...