Mr. Hudson: Straight No Chaser | Hypebeast

Its kind of funny though because a lot of “fashionistas” nowadays are paying the big amounts for vintage/thrift shop clothing rather than the new goods.

Yep, I’m always wearing the right stuff at the wrong time.

[laughs]

I was dressing like the Strokes in 1999.

Speaking of gear, how did you feel about Kanye naming that Louis Vuitton sneaker after you?

It’s nuts. That’s the kind of thing that happens in my crazy new life. It wasn’t a massive surprise, kind of like “yup, that’s the kind of thing Kanye does.” It was a massive compliment you know, but I still haven’t gotten a pair.

[laughs]

Yea, a lot of people didn’t get a pair. They were a bit pricey.

They were like $1,000 or something.

I know you’ve had an unbelievable crazy schedule. What are your plans for the rest of the year and heading into 2010?

We’re going to tour this record here (America) and around the world. I’m just looking forward to seeing more of the world, you know? I’ve never been to South America, I’ve never been to Australia, I’ve never been to Japan. That’s the part of the tour that I love, and I’m definitely looking forward to that. I’m also trying to get my production work off the ground which I’ve been working with Estelle and another couple of UK acts on. Just popping in the studio when I’m not jumping around, it’s my only little time to get some work done.

Ben, its been a pleasure chatting. Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to chat with Hypebeast. Any last words?

No, thanks for your time. No last words, just please check out the album, there’s a lot of depth to the record and lots of different sounds, so yea come see one of our shows. We play every show like it’s our last!