Essentials
Essentials: Casey Veggies
Within the last year, emerging Hip-Hop group Odd Future has helped deliver several creatives to the forefront of popular music; one such name is Casey Jones, better known as Casey Veggies. During his sophomore year, Casey worked alongside Tyler in Los Angeles as an original...
Essentials: Sung Choi
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Sung Choi has spent most of his life growing up in New York City. One of the deepest rooted personas in the "streetwear" and footwear world, Choi pioneered the brand PNB Nation in 1992 before relocating to California in 1997 to design footwear at the...
Essentials: ROID
After a decade-long campaign of street and subway wall adorning graffiti that has garnered recognition from his homeland in the UK to collaborative art exhibits in California, ROID has finally begun a push for the demanding world of fine art. At the ripe young age of 29, the...
Essentials: Nick Diamond
Nick Tershay, or better known as Nick Diamond, created a Californian skatewear line, Diamond Supply Co., back in 1998 after selling skateboarding gears at the back door of Eric Koston and Guy Mariano's Fourstar label. Immersing himself in a passion for delivering products that...
Essentials: John Mayer
If you spent any time around the Atlanta music scene towards the late 1990s and early 2000s, you were likely familiar with the name John Mayer -- even before it become a household one. Earning his stripes off the strength of many rounds in the local music circuit, Mayer's knack...
Essentials: Chaz Bojorquez
During our recent visit to the domain of legendary artist Chaz Bojorquez for our Spaces series, the celebrated painter laid out a few items that that are a must-have for him in another installment of Essentials. A pioneer behind the Cholo-style graffiti that decorates the...
Essentials: Johan Lam
Nearly a decade in business, 3sixteen has been constantly supplying its longstanding fan base with enticing collections and eyeopening collaborations. Aside from producing the highest quality in clothing exemplifying both a pursuit of honesty and commitment to excellence,...
Essentials: KB Lee
Transitioning from one of the more recognizable sneaker boutiques around the globe to a mature clothing line with seasonal collections and rare collaborations, UNDEFEATED, or UNDFTD, has been a frequent to the viral pages of Hypebeast. Now in its 10th year of business, the...
Essentials: Jeremy Aquing
Consistently lacing its Canadian cohorts with the finest threads spanning the world, HAVEN has developed into a globally recognized brand releasing one-of-a-kind collaborations with highly celebrated brands. Having just opened its third location in Toronto earlier this year...
Essentials: Chris Gibbs
Rising out of the need to offer utilitarian apparel with fashion-forward sensibilities, Union opened its first doors back in 1989 in New York, followed shortly after by a Los Angeles location, which now stands as the only remaining store. Finding pride in the fact that it gives...
Essentials: Pharrell Williams
It's difficult to fathom anyone conquering more creative avenues than Pharrell "Skateboard P" Williams. From marching bands to chart-topping records, from a simplistic streetwear brand to luxury-designer collaborations, Pharrell's list of encompassing ventures spans an array of...
Essentials: Willie T
"I feel that every moment I capture someone in front of my lens is a memory they leave behind." Willie Toledo, or more commonly known as Willie T, is a Los Angeles-bred photographer/filmmaker known for his ability to capture and document notable artists, revealing cover girls...
Essentials: Miggy Gala
Haymaking our way to the interweb with another eclectic Essentials showcase, owner of DE LA BARRACUDA in Los Angeles, California and clothing label, U.S. ALTERATION, Miggy Gala, unleashes his travel must-haves for all Hypebeasts to see. DE LA BARRACUDA launched 10 years ago as...
Essentials: Aron Drayer
Today we advance our ever-popular Essentials series as gamer, Aron Drayer, chops it up and runs his pockets for an eclectic display of daily necessities. With over 20 years of experience in the video game industry, Drayer currently serves as the Marketing Director for premium...
Essentials: Teisuke Morimoto
Today's Essentials revolves around Teisuke Morimoto, a very busy local of Osaka, Japan. Alongside professional obligations in the realms of videography and photography, Teisuke is an exclusive distributor for high-quality cycling products from companies such as BlkMrkt and Tonic...
