Obama’s Gifts at Vice

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Wilbert’s styled look Billionaire Boys Club green camo T-Shirt Billionaire Boys Club digi-camo Shirt Billionaire Boys Club work shirt Billionaire Boys Club work jacket Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen Washed Jeans Timberland 6″ Wheat Boot My friend Wilbert who contributes to Vice tapped me to do some photos for a parody piece based on … Read more

November Tokyo Streetstyle Selections

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I’m constantly inspired by the style of strangers on the streets of New York. But when I’m online I like to take a look at what’s occurring in far off lands and Japanese streetstyle has long been my favorite. I would say that Japanese streetstyle blogs really emphasize brand-mixing and celebrating a personalized look. Here … Read more

Editorial: WTAPS FW09 2nd Dazed and Confused Collection

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Today we look at back at this editorial by WTAPS for their second ‘ Dazed and Confused’ collection for Fall/Winter 2009. WTAPS minimalist take on military pieces has remained consistent throughout the brand’s history; a theme they continue to explore in their latest collections. The reason I chose to highlight this editorial was that I felt it … Read more

Coveted: Nike Gyakusou Lunarspider LT+ 2

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I posted in September about the FW12 Nike Gyakusou footwear collection but now I am sharing photos of my personal pairs of Nike Gyakusou Lunarspider LT+2s from the Fall/Winter 2011 collection. After getting the purple pair I knew I wouldn’t be happy unless I had both colorways. The lunarspiders are built on the standard lunar sole but have Nike + and flywire technology built in to them making them a stylish and practical accompaniment to any running kit.

What these sneakers execute so well is the mixture of colors. The contrasting teal sole on the orange pair. The light blue patent hit on the back of the purple colorway. These sneakers pop without ever screaming for attention. My favorite detail on these sneakers is the gradient carbon fiber  on the midsole.

I appreciate products that stand at the crossroads of aesthetics and function and that is probably why I cherish these pairs. To me their visual design tells the story of Gyakusou.

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Coveted: Worn Skull Jeans 5010xx 6×6

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I got this pair of Skull Jeans by an Alchemist denim about 4 years ago. Since then they’ve seen countless wears and have just been put through a lot. These jeans are a slim tapered cut and a sturdy 14.5oz denim weight. The 6×6 refers to the denim thickness of the indigo warp  and ecru weft.

When I first got these they were slightly used but in near-raw condition and I’ve since washed em about half a dozen times and taken them around the world with me. They’ve been through alot and despite their rips and tears I love these jeans more now than when they were still dark indigo.

I’ve heard people say that raw denim is played out in the current men’s market. The concept behind denim repro (reproduction) brands such as Skull Jeans is to pay homage to the denim manufacturing techniques of the past not to become trendy objects of desire. Artisanal jeans such as these are not cheap but once you wear a pair through to this point you will understand the appeal.  I  don’t think I could ever part with these jeans. Just looking at them reminds me of concerts I went to, people in my life, late nights spent partying and early morning workdays.

You can get a brand new pair of these same jeans for $345 at Blue in Greene.

More photos below (after the jump)

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Fresh Out the Box Radio

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Cities Aviv James Goodmane In the YouTube age radio is a medium that is often overlooked (no pun intended). From a personal standpoint I’ve had a love of radio since childhood. It was where I’d hear new music, interviews with my favorite artists and what I’d blast driving around town. There’s an artistry and personality … Read more