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 10t...
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 T...
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 pri...
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, PharrellR...
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...
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 BARRACU...
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 Mark...
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...
Essentials: Amandine Romero
Known for an extensive coalition of French electric house artists, Ed Banger Records has been a force within the music industry over the past decade or so. Comprised of internationally renowned musicians like Justice, Cassius, Uffie, So Me, Mickey Mo...
Essentials: Joe King
Like many of the famed illustrators to grace our viral pages, Joe King tolerated school as a child just for the chance to participate in art classes or any other creative outlet they could provide. After working at local skateshops after high school...
Essentials: The Airplane Boys
As Beck Motley and Bon Voyage prep for their impending Coachella appearances, the duo — otherwise known by their moniker, The Airplane Boys — showcase their Essentials. For fans of the Canada natives, it has been their empyreal sound and...
Essentials: George Bamford
George Bamford and his Bamford Watch Department imprint are synonymous with uncompromising style and quality. Having crafted personalized customization jobs for the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Heuer, it’s clear that thei...
Essentials: Greg Lucci
After recently sitting down with Gourmet Co-Founder and Chief of Marketing Jon Buscemi for our Essentials series, we had an opportunity to catch up with his partner in crime, Gourmet Co-Founder Greg Lucci. Starting his career in retail in the early &...
Essentials: Keith Tse
After catching up with Nooka’s Matthew Waldman and Black Scale’s Mega, the latest iteration of Hypebeast’s Essentials features Keith Tse, owner of Hong Kong-based store INCREDIBLE. Having recently opened a sister store in the Wan Ch...
Essentials: Matthew Waldman
Spotlighted in the latest edition of Hypebeast’s Essentials series is Matthew Waldman, Founder, President and Chief Creative Officer of New York-based design company Nooka. With an ethos based around futurism and a commitment to progress and op...
