Editorial
Pinterest’s Social Aesthetic
Something is changing in social media. A very noticeable shift is taking place from the data-heavy, status update-laden burden of platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to something lighter, more versatile and highly visual. As I covered in my last piece for Hypebeast, Tumblr...
Polls: Snapbacks vs. Fitteds?
Spanning several generations of wear, fitted caps have long been the go-to staple for casual headwear. Transitioning from the heads of professional baseball players into the context of lifestyle and fanatical team supporters, fitteds enjoyed even stronger growth on the...
SOPA KING WE TODD IT
Blackout.
Today, a string of major websites are banding together to protest SOPA, a bill trying to work its way through Congress that is intended to stop online piracy. SOPA doesn’t sound so horrible, right? Online piracy is (fun but) bad! (No, I know I know, it’s...
Today, a string of major websites are banding together to protest SOPA, a bill trying to work its way through Congress that is intended to stop online piracy. SOPA doesn’t sound so horrible, right? Online piracy is (fun but) bad! (No, I know I know, it’s...
Gary Warnett: ALL CONDITIONS (GEAR) by Nike PT. II (SON OF ALL CONDITIONS)
Editor's Note: Part 1 can be seen here.
For something I assumed to be ultra-niche at this point in the 21st century, the ACG-themed post from here late last year proved pretty popular in terms of feedback. There’s evidently more All Conditions fanatics out there than meets...
For something I assumed to be ultra-niche at this point in the 21st century, the ACG-themed post from here late last year proved pretty popular in terms of feedback. There’s evidently more All Conditions fanatics out there than meets...
A Conversation With Yigal Azrouël
Yigal Azrouël launched his debut collection in NYC in 1998 and has since captured the fashion world internationally with his classic design aesthetics and penchant for artful draping. In 2003 he opened his first boutique in the Manhattan Meatpacking District, an iconic...
Polls: Do Hybrid Sneakers Contribute to Sneaker Culture?
Despite their stigma within the world of diehard sneaker culture and retro footwear enthusiasts, hybrid sneakers consistently maintain a strong market presence. Jordan Brand first began its integration of lifestyle retro hybrids around 2005, and for many, the events represented...
A Conversation with Josh Rubin
Josh Rubin is an interactive designer, editor and photographer based in NYC, more notably the founder and Editor in Chief of Cool Hunting, and Creative Director at Largetail. He has also proved himself an entrepreneur with the invention of Freehands Gloves - a good play on the...
Hypebeast Jobs Launch
Away from the usual fashion and cultural news, we're happy to present an all-new aspect of our online platform with the launch of Hypebeast Jobs. The new segment will offer you the opportunity to both search and submit job postings regarding industry-relevant positions. The beta...
Children are The Future: An Interview with Phil Post of dertbag and Kobi McLemore of Death Precision, Inc.
At the tender age of 16 or 17 a great success in life typically is an A on an exam or a date to prom, but Phil Post and Kobi McLemore each decided that the unorthodox extra-curricular activity of starting their own brands was a more appropriate definition. Owners of dertbag and...
Alexander Richter: Picture Me Rollin’
Did you know in Germany, the surname Richter is just like Smith in America? You know…prevalent, all over the place, and far too common; sort of like “professional” photographers these days. This is all kind of ironic, considering Alexander Richter is far from your...
Interview with Alex Caputo of Caputo & Co.
Recently, we sat down with Alex Caputo, head designer of the men’s accessories brand Caputo & Co, which first hit stores in Fall 2011. The collection, retailing in Spring 2012 at Scoop, Unionmade, Lark (Vancouver), Public (Osaka) and Bloomingdales, is an exciting new...
A Conversation with Christian Clancy
It takes a true talent to really understand an artists vision and making sure it comes to fruition the proper way. It's a confusing time, especially when terms like "authenticity" and "organic" have ironically become standard marketing jargon within the music industry. How do...
A Conversation with Dylan Rieder
Dylan Rieder became immediately recognized in the skating world due to his smooth style, unique persona and ability to skate any type of spot, with his breakout part coming in Transworld’s "A Time to Shine." With a sponsors list containing Alien Workshop, Gravis, Spitfire,...
THE HATE LIST 2011
“Oh, it’s just what all that shit represents. The stencil bullshit, the wheat-paste bullshit, the fake skate bullshit. I just can’t believe kids buy into all that. It’s like, “nice Obey hat, bud.” You know?”
Jason Dill, 2011, Vice Interview
In line with Frank...
Jason Dill, 2011, Vice Interview
In line with Frank...
A Conversation with NIGO
Hypebeast recently had the privilege to sit down for a free-flowing conversation with one of biggest luminaries in the world of fashion: NIGO. Having already created a successful imprint with BAPE, he has now moved on to his vintage, Americana-inspired line HUMAN MADE, which is...
