Best on Mars

"Do you know?, Do you know?, Do you know?"

Not sure who did the sketch above of Mars Blackmon, its pretty dope tho ain't it?

Respect the Architect: Story of the Air Max 1

A look into the genius of Tinker Hatfield and how he created the revolutionary Nike Air Max 1

Respect the Architect from VILLA on Vimeo.

AJ III True Blues

People said they were never gonna retro these again but I guess a recession will make a company rethink its strategies...

"Yea i'ma robo-cop them b!tches when they come out...fo sho"
-Kid A
"Robocop em' huh?"
-Niki
"Yessir, ain't nothing gonna stop me..."
-Kid A

The high-tops are better...

imo i think they look better...

Kanye X LV highs...


for more info click HERE

source: revolveclothing.

coffee table + books: Hotel Lachapelle

"My work is about making candy for the eyes. It’s about grabbing your attention. Even though my work is appearing in magazines I am trying to make a large picture. I want my photographs to read like a poster."
~Dave LaChapelle

Short Documentary on the genius behind David LaChapelle's work...

Kicking it old school!

Not sure what is up w/ me and red shoes as of late....

These Vintage Red Nike Blazer Highs are the definition of old school! The suede looks as smooth as butta! Cot d@mn, I'ma overdose...

pics from END


itchy-scratchy!

My surpressed sneaker addiction + Hot Fi-yaa! = relapse!

I haven't bought a pair of sneakers since the beginning of the summer so I thought I kicked my sneaker addiction but after seeing these I realized that it was only surpressed. I'm starting to get that ichy-scratchy feeling...

Probably my favorite sneaker of all time...I have a pair of (beat-up) Jordan I's but they are mid cuts...these are the High cut version....straight FI-YAAAA!!!!

And they come out tomorrow...and I just got paid! IS THIS FATE?!?!?

I'm having a relapse!!!!

more pics HERE

banana in the tailpipe...

Pharrell's new jacket (click here) reminded me of a movie that I watched a million and one times...i didn't have cable growing up so watching and re-watching movies wasn't uncommon for me...trailer below.

Pay attention at the 0.18 second mark...

I realized last night that I have an appreciation for old school movies...like the one above. I will probably be one of those old grandpa type of guys who only watch from his childhood and say stuff like "I don't get movies now-a-days...its all about space, aliens and sex...wtf?!?"

Just in case your confused about this post's title...i got it from this Beverly Hills Cop clip...

coffee table + books: Art and Sole

Where art and sneakers collide. Art and Sole by InterCity Design is a book is split into two sections, the first looks at sneakers designed by artists and the second looks at artwork inspired and or funded by sneaker brands – from sculptures made from dissected shoes, to oil paintings on canvas, and even the customisation of the shoes themselves.








Who doesn't love sneakers?!? Can you ever have enough shoes?!?

Big ups to Blackbird!

Filled out a survey and got $500...no lie. Check it out here. Who would have thought...

But if you check the prices of some of clothing they have...I probably will not get much...but its all good! Thanks again BLACKBIRD!

coffee table + books

this time around, instead of suggesting books, i'll suggest some of my favorite fashion magazines. Honestly this is the 1st section i go to when I step into any book store...am I the only one?

-Complex Magazine
Launched in 02' this bi-monthly production by designer Marc Ecko, the creator of *ecko unltd., become a medium as the definitive cross-cultural men's buyer's guide and lifestyle magazine. This magazine illustrates pop culture through the lens of the next generation, successfully fusing fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and gaming, the magazine has its compass firmly pointed at emerging trends and talent.

to stay fresh, subscribe, or read more about Complex go here


-The Fader
A magazine dedicated to arts and artist: music + film + art. These arts are illustrated in some of the best photos that I have ever seen in any magazine. This
Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen in 98', this freestanding and independent NYC-based magazine covers a variety of genres and doesn't discriminate towards any of them: hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.

Download the latest magazine (in pdf form) for FREE (!) here

or subscribe or read more about The Fader here


-GQ
With a history of more than 50 yrs, this magazine has focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and food...it is hard to believe that this magazine isn't your one stop shop for maintaining a healthy lifestyle of a young sir.

subscribe or read more about GQ

Thanks Bugs

Just when I thought I was getting outta of the sneaker game...Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny suck me back in...

This weekend will mark another installment to the 23 package series by the Jordan brand.

Personally, I think the Jordan Brand are running out of ideas b/c they release retros every weekend. Besided the "new" Jordan's suck...i mean the XX3's were cool and so were the Spizikes but they were too dayum expensive, around $175 + tax (each)!!!! wtf?!?

Moving on, the shoe within this package that is one of the most highly anticipated Jordan release this year is the "Hare" VII:

The shoes above have been christened "Hare" b/c of Bugs Bunny, who worn them in a Jordan Comercial way back when. Bugs in commercial = ballin' -> gotta be the shoes!

The other shoe being released in this package is the XVI, true to the O.G. colorway with it signature toe cap. I remember when I first saw these...not a big fan of them but you can't buy the Hares w/out buying these...

if i can scrounge up enough $$$ (around $310 + tax), I might consider getting em. Yeah I know what ur thinking (DAYUM!!! $310?!?)...b/c i'm thinking it too, in the end i probably won't get em...

Fashions fades, style is eternal

although i can't pronounce his name (properly) or own/afford any of his clothing...i gotta pay respects to a fashion icon and pioneer.

Yves Saint Laurent
August 1, 1936 – June 1, 2008