DISSECTED: Reebok Classic Leather
In 1980, the then 80-something-year-old shoemaker Reebok made the bold jump across the proverbial pond to enter North America’s vastly competitive athletic footwear market. Facing difficulty in positioning itself among the few established brand...
An Interview with Ryan Cross of Reebok Classics
As the old adage goes, time flies when you’re having fun. That saying certainly holds true for Ryan Cross, Director of the Reebok Classic Reserve Collection and Certified Network – an individual who has been immersed the world of streetwe...
Pen & Paper: Suzi Kemp
Suzi Kemp lives in the East End of London and draws inspiration for her illustrations from the city’s suburban life and culture. Her work oozes punk aesthetics, visibly influenced by an adolescence that thrived on ’80s hardcore punk rock...
Satoshi Kawashima: 30 Years In Japan’s Fashion Industry
“Based in Nagoya, Japan, the DOUBLEDUTCH Co. was founded in 1982 by Satoshi Kawashima with the aim of spreading his love and interest in English and American fashion.”
Lasting 30 years in any industry is a decent enough achievement i...
THROUGH THE LENS: 335mm (NSFW)
Another prominent photographer who uses Instagram as one of his many vehicles in documentation, 335mm is a self-taught shutterbug who spends his time cavorting between hometown Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami capturing alluring and, at time...
Pen & Paper: Claire Duport
With no formal training and a little over two years of experience under her belt, the story of Claire Duport’s foray into the art world is an inspiring tale of following one’s passion. Born in the French countryside, Duport channeled an e...
Pen & Paper: Rugman
Although nicknamed Rugman for resembling the hairy Sasquatch, the London-based artist/designer earned his art world stripes for his sprightly approach, unquestionable passion and eerie imagery. His early affinity with art culture can be attributed to...
Pharrell Talks Music, Fashion and Design
Forever the renaissance man, Pharrell Williams has been in the news lately for both his music, his clothing and even his home. He’s been busy this year in the studio with Miley Cyrus and Tyler, the Creator to name a few, he’s formed a fas...
Hypebeast’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas. If you’re still undecided but slightly proactive in finding gifts, here’s something to get you started in the right direction for the holiday season. We’ve chosen a mix...
Pen & Paper: Hattie Stewart
In this edition of Pen & Paper, we explore the psychedelic mind of famed illustrator Hattie Stewart. A natural doodler from a young age, Hattie’s love for random drawings eventually earned her a BA in illustration from Kingston University....
