Van Ness' Blog http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness Just another weblog Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:09:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Thanks Japan! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/thanks-japan/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/thanks-japan/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:07:29 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1580 Japan: Asia Music Connection

God bless~

]]> 0 Monster Man~ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/monster-man/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/monster-man/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:31:44 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1563 What do you do when there's no Apple store in Taiwan, and you want to get your fix for Apple tech/Monster head candy? You go to Studio A! Went to the head office to check out what they have coming up this year. All I can say is... for Monster, Beats by Dre, SOL and Colorware. It's going to be a very exciting year. Steven, Vivian, thank your for your generosity~
MONSTER's TRON SPEAKER


What's your favorite color? Can you guess mine... ???

SOL Republic are going to definitely start turning some heads... plus there detachable head piece makes them even more sweet~

MONSTER MAN



So blessed to have met you all today. Such wonderful people. Thank you Steven for your kindness, can't wait to get it started!

]]> 9 “N”sanity http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/nsanity/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/04/nsanity/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:25:52 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1554 Can't believe all that's been happening in the Bball game... this one's a bit long over due... but I didn't get minez until I went to the office the other day and came across some sneaky goodies~! Thanks again Oxygen! You're the best~!

Finally can represent a fellow brother in Christ properly. Lin it Up!


Beats by Dre JLin edition~ Custom... Guess what's coming up?

]]> 1 TRAINING DAY…RVCA http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/02/training-day-rvca/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/02/training-day-rvca/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:30:41 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1526 It jus wouldn't be right if I'm in LA and didn't stop by the cool breezed morning air that fills the facility of RVCA!

After finally getting over jet lag and 5 Star home cooked meals by me madre I was in desperate need to get back in shape before I came back to Taiwan and physical ready to be in front of a camera. I swear if I had a wish, it would be that beer belly's and double chins are what's considered sexy rather than wash board abs, and chiseled face. Goodness... but until then... looks like hittin pads, running miles, lifting weights, and swimming like a villain will have to do... and I know just where to go! Drove my butt down to Costa Mesa at 8:30am and trained with the pros and world champs at RVCA Headquarters.

A few months back came to visit Pat while BJ Penn was there~



BJ watching my music video hahaha... surreal!

It's so encouraging to see people who have a passion for self discipline, self improvement, and selfless attitude in life. You definitely feel a sense of family at the core of it all while your hitting the punching bags at the VA warehouse... Or the creator of RVCA PM Tenore!

warming up... or procrastination?

Pat training for something big~!

After he's done punching people in the face... he goes up to his office and starts his day at work. applause*

Stephen, Jason Parillo, and Jui Jitsu World Champs Mendes Brothers!

“Jesus told me that if I knock on doors with faith, they will be opened, if i search with faith, I will find.” Raphael Mendes

Thanks again Pat for always taking such good care of me! It's always Christmas at the VA~!Blessed by you fam!

VA ALL DAY BABY!!!

Last but not least... congrats brotha!


if you're on Instagram... FOLLOW HIM HERE=--->>> @PMTENORE and be in the know*

Till next time... health and happiness... blessings and favors... peace and love. God

]]> 6 “This Is Van Ness” Interview with MTV ASIA http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/01/this-is-van-ness-interview-with-mtv-asia/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/01/this-is-van-ness-interview-with-mtv-asia/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:54:34 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1517

For an artist who has had great success and also recently released his latest album, C’est La “V”, Van Ness Wu holds no airs about his accomplishments.

Clad in a pair of black jeans, a red-striped cardigan over a black basic t-shirt, a beanie and black-framed glasses, he exits the stage arena for MTV Sessions and requests for a short break after an hour long on-air interview at the Waterfront Studios, Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore). With no hint of weariness or a lack of zeal, Vanness enthusiastically prepared himself for round two of interviews.

Vanness is nothing short of a down-to-earth, honest and sincere artist. Read on as he takes us through his journey as a growing artist in this interview. He talks about his new album, how he gains inspiration and shares the highlights of his career. He also gives insight into his passions in life and even his hairstyles!

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for rest of the interview: http://blog.mtvasia.com/2011/12/29/this-is-vanness/

All and all a great interview... except the fact they spelled my name wrong... hahaha... all good.

]]> 4 Christmas forever: Amen Papa~! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/christmas-forever-amen-papa/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/christmas-forever-amen-papa/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:57:07 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1502 Just when I thought Christmas was over... I received a package at my office... winter clothes!


Thanks S&J! Hope to see you soon, and pray you had a great Christmas! Check'em out~ www.amenpapa.com

Coming soon~

]]> 1 Mtv Sessions http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/mtv-sessions/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/mtv-sessions/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:53:50 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1494 What better way to kick off the new year than to chill in front of the tube~ I recently just finished my first unplugged performance. I was honored and blessed to have the chance to perform in front of an intimate crowd of 200 people for Mtv Asia's first ever Unplugged tv program, MTV Sessions!

Since the show is airing internationally, MTV asked me to sing mostly english songs. But since most of my albums are in mandarin, I decided to make a mix tape of some songs I grew up listening to and some I've recently came to like. It was an experience I'll never forget, definitely hope that I'll have more opportunity to perform in such an intimate setting again. Thanks MTV Asia and thank you to all the fans who came out and watched the show. Hope you had fun, God bless you all with a very Merry Christmas and I'll see you in your living rooms on the NEW YEAR!!!

]]> 6 3.V.O.7. x Jepoque LOVE CHAIN http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/3-v-o-7-x-jepoque-love-chain/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/3-v-o-7-x-jepoque-love-chain/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:14:34 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1481


Vogue.com

http://www.vogue.com.tw/news/content.asp?ids=3061

Marie Claire

http://www.marieclaire.com.tw/fashion/news/view/6364/

潮流COOL

http://cool.spp.com.tw/wd/archives/5755

]]> 12 AIR MAIL~ AIR FLOW~ NIKES http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/11/air-mail-air-flow-nikes/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/11/air-mail-air-flow-nikes/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:45:50 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1474 I love blessings... everyday is like Christmas... and thank God it's almost Christmas too!
Came back from China and flying all over Asia last week, then went to the office finally after so long and they told me I had air mail! Thanks Oxygen! You're the best~

I seriously can't wait to try these out on my late midnight jogs around Taipei! They're so light!

These are very interesting with the laces going up in a slant~ kinda like my eyes* hahaha

Red is LOVE~!

Don't let the world steal your feelings... Love, Faith, Live!

God bless~

]]> 2 CLUB DESIGNER… Stunningly 30! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/club-designer-stunningly-30/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/club-designer-stunningly-30/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:50:35 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1448 Few weeks back I was invited to a birthday party. This party was not for the faint of heart~ love fashion? love art? have style? Then this was definitely one party you did not want to miss! To celebrate Club Designer's 30th birthday they've invited a mix array of designers from the brands that their store carries. To design a special piece exclusively for their 30th anniversary. You might ask the caliber of designers that they carry? Well... I can only say this. You definitely want to get a membership for the club that is... "CLUB DESIGNER"

The imagination behind it all... Yi Chen.

Masterminds' very own Homma San came out to show his support and also his luggage!

Designers:
*Mastermind Japan X Globe Trotter - Suitcase
*Erickson Beamon - Midnight Lace Chandelier & Mirror
*Thomas Wylde - Dark Baroque
*Jason Wu - Electric Blue Halter Dress
*Felipe Oliveira Baptista - Dress
*Alexander Mcqueen - Egg Chair
*Philippe Audibert - C5
*Luis Morias - Tiaras
*Tom Binns - Necklace
*Clements Ribeiro - Queen Of Hearts Cape
*Erdem - Armchair
*The Row - Kuffley
*Martin Grant - Habiller Deshabiller

Words don't do it justice, so... pix pix pix!!!




hmm... ?

Definitely glad that I was able to make it out, and very humbled to have been invited. To see so many great designers work in one place for one special night was inspiring. I only pray that I'm able to do something as wonderful as I experienced that night.

Yi Chen thank you very much for the invite... I truly had a blast~ and the after party was even better! Cuttin up the dance floor to MJ sealed the deal for me! haha
Homma San, congrats on your show! My apologizes, for being able to make it out. I was honored by the invitation. Hope to see you both in the near future~ blessings of health and happiness to you both*

God bless.

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