Essentials
Essentials: Benny Seki
Having previously showcased Lloyd Lo, a Senior Sales Representative for Take5 Jeans, and his daily toting needs, we now continue our Essentials series with the founder of the Hong Kong denim purveyor, Benny Seki. A Japanese denim expert and leather aficionado, Seki has built one...
Essentials: Jeff Solo
Continuing with our Essentials series, Hypebeast aligns with Dutch DJ and creative consultant, Jeff van Hoek, better known as Jeff Solo. Developing a passion for music at a young age, the Rotterdam DJ refuses to be restricted by the preconceived notions of a generic party...
Essentials: Michael Lau
One of Asia's most recognizable illustrators, Michael Lau, links up with Hypebeast to continue our ever popular Essentials series. Known for his ingenious vinyl toy creations and imaginative collaborations with the likes of Nike, the Hong Kong resident spills the contents of his...
Essentials: Gen Cheung
Buying vintage is a brilliant way to build a wardrobe. Pieces are often cheaper and made from expert craftsmen who had a passion for creating a product. Let's not also forget these heritage garbs pay respect to a lost era of fashion that helped paved the way for modern day...
Essentials: Maurice Ajanaku
The latest edition of our Essentials series shines the spotlight on Maurice Ajanaku, Editor-in-Chief of namesake creativity-hub and online magazine AJANAKU.com and Art Director of Vlisco Group. His eponymous website serves as an outlet for his many interests, focusing on...
Essentials: Craig Ford
Craig Ford’s prominent contribution within the British fashion scene includes bringing cult Japanese brand A Bathing Ape to the premises of London alongside overseeing and bolstering the presence of Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream, Mr. Bathing Ape, HUMAN MADE, Chevignon,...
Essentials: Masta Lee
It goes without saying that Patta boutique is one of the most celebrated and deeply rooted names in both sneaker and street fashion to date. Frequenters to the site and those knowledgeable of the culture need no introduction to the Patta name. As media director and designer to...
Essentials: Jowee Alviar
For Team Manila co-founder Jowee Alviar, the fairly broad sweeping term "design studio" provides an opportunity to capitalize on an extensive range of creative projects as well as work alongside a wide range of likeminded individuals. Based in the Philippines, the...
Essentials: Lloyd Lo
Here at Hypebeast we pride ourselves on the extended family we've built spanning across a multitude of intriguing industries. However, when we feature an individual or brand in a Hypebeast series, it's not because of our intertwined connection, but because we absolutely respect...
Essentials: Lincoln Eather
Once a rising star on the surf circuit, Lincoln Eather now makes his living developing web-based brands and building a few fashion labels. A marketing guru with stints at Fox, Reef Australia and Shadow Marketing, Eather now runs his online magazine, Empire Ave, covering fashion...
Essentials: Steven Taylor
Although only 25 years old, Los Angeles-based photographer, Steven Taylor, has established quite a substantial resume for himself working with a range of music personas and celebrities alike. HBTV first highlighted Taylor's work last year following a "Day In The Life: Featuring...
Essentials: Ben Baller
American entrepreneur Ben Baller gives us a look at some of his personal belongings in this latest Essentials. Connoisseur of jewelry, cars and music, Ben has been gearing A-list celebrities with custom jewelry through his own If & Co. brand for years, as well as providing...
Essentials: Rob Heppler
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with former Hypebeast blogger Rob Heppler for our Essentials series. Despite being in the consciousness of streetwear more so in past years, the current Amusement Park Entertainment copywriter Rob Heppler is best known for his blog on...
Essentials: Dan Zvereff
We recently caught up with world traveler Dan Zvereff for our Essentials series. Zvereff was born in San Francisco and raised in Portland, Oregon before taking a job in New York City at the age of 22. A man of many hats, the skateboarder-cum-journalist-cum-photographer has spent...
Essentials: James Bond
James Bond, usually seen as the more subtle and behind-the-scenes personality of Undefeated, recently presented his set of essentials. The mix consists of a host of Apple electronics and other accessories, highlighted by the holy trinity of Apple Products - a MacBook Pro, an...
