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Hypebeast Spaces: The Working Sphere of Chaz Bojorquez
In the audacious world of street art, many of its founding visionaries have either perished under the justice system or from the inability to stay ahead of the demanding art industry’s always-evolving trends. However, the few artists who have transitioned their talents from...
A Conversation with Nicola Formichetti
Delightfully eccentric to the point of dressing the likes of Lady Gaga, Nicola Formichetti pulls inspiration from all over and then some for his designs and styling. Being a formidable and award-winning fashion director and editor, Nicola has already worked with French fashion...
Hypebeast Trade: Steve Gardner New Balance Lifestyle SBU Manager
Outsourcing manufacturing and production is a common practice in the footwear industry. As a prominent contender in the footwear market, New Balance earnestly continues to produce a portion of their shoes in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Factories such as their...
A Conversation with Billy Reid
If old-fashioned southern hospitality and integrity is what the fashion industry needs, it need look no further than Billy Reid. A welcome deviation from the often self-absorbed work-only mentality that can be all to easy to slip into as a designer, Reid's choice to raise his...
Retrospect: Evisu Hand-Painted Denim
A lot has changed for Evisu over the years. Once a defining brand of the Japanese denim movement, there has been a noticeable change over the years as it has become virtually a household name. Hong Kong denim collector and Take 5 owner Benny Seki opened up his personal Evisu...
Hypebeast Spaces: Suitman Studios
If you haven’t by chance heard of the Suitman initiative spawned from the creative mind of Young Kim, then you’re missing out on something truly inspiring. A native of Seoul who spent his adolescence and early adulthood in America, Young Kim began documenting his travels...
Retrospect: Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 – Explorer Dialed 369, Red Depth, Four Line 3 Color Print with OCC
When Rolex introduced the Submariner Ref. 6204 in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair, the inaugural public offering was destined to drastically define the pages of Rolex model history in its wake. Shortly after making its debut, Rolex introduced a new reference only two years later --...
A Conversation with Rankin
A former publishing guru having founded titles such as Dazed & Confused, Another Magazine and Another Man, British-born Rankin now spends his time focusing his attention (rather than the lens) on his camera. Known for his compelling and often thought-provoking photographic...
Hypebeast Trade: Jason Ross of Jackthreads
After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in Finance, Jason Ross and a good friend started a sports marketing firm. With two years of less than ideal work under its belt, Ross dismantled the firm citing a lack of passion to really excel in a saturated industry....
A Conversation with Glenn Kitson
Having began his love for fashion as young boy in the United Kingdom going to various shops and persuading store-owners to give him free gear, Glenn Kitson holds several titles including Co-Founder and Fashion Editor of The Rig Out magazine, a freelance stylist, and brand...
A Conversation with Jay Stroup from GORE-TEX
When it comes to all-weather resistance, GORE-TEX is one of the most recognized names in the industry, if not the most recognized player. Having been adopted by both fashion and technical apparel aficionados alike, GORE-TEX has managed to bridge the gap between the ongoing of...
Hypebeast Trade: Joseph Einhorn Founder of TheFancy.com
These days there seems to be no shortage in social networking websites which have drastically altered the way we socialize, discuss topics and share content. Within the last half decade, these domains have amassed tremendous followings and staggering success. A fairly new player...
A Conversation with Eunice Lee
The creative mind and driving force behind menswear label UNIS, New York-based Eunice Lee spent her early years honing in her craft through a stint at DKNY, before opening up her first Elizabeth Street menswear outfitter in 2000. Since then, UNIS has grown substantially to...
Hypebeast Spaces: Lucky Olelo’s Tattoo Studio
If finding a tattoo artist worthy enough to disfigure your body wasn't already difficult, landing one with a tranquil shop conducive to spending a few painful hours in is just as hard. Luckily the people of Honolulu can now visit the peaceful open space that is Lucky Olelo's...
Retrospect: JOE McCOY Children’s Jacket and Denim
Approximately 10 years ago, JOE McCOY gave all of its authorized dealers this exclusive pint-sized jacket and denim. Crafted of the same materials as its commercially available offerings, the set was destined to be used as a proud badge of honor. Although an official price was...
