Focus
A Conversation with Alex Valdman
1 day ago
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For Alex Valdman, founder of clothing label HomeRoom and current design director at Easton Bell Sports/Giro, the path to becoming a "designer" developed rather organically through less of a drive to become a "designer" for the sake of the title, but rather out of an early...
Keeping Score: Who Has More to Lose, Pacquiao or Mayweather?
5 days ago
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Every Thursday Hypebeast will feature an editorial spanning the world of sports, ranging from thoughts about the state of the NBA to whether or not the United States National Soccer Team will ever challenge for a World Cup. Handled with words from Senior Editor L. Ruano and...
A Conversation with Gabriel Ricioppo of Need Supply Co.
1 week ago
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Situated within the Carytown district of Richmond, Virginia, Need Supply Co. has long been a mainstay to the local retail and fashion scene since its inception in 1996. Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Need Supply Co. has seen a substantial expansion having...
Keeping Score: Dwight Howard Should Wait To Be A Bull
1 week ago
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One thing is for certain. Dwight Howard will not be taking his talents to South Beach to team with King James, D. Wade and Chris Bosh in an extravagant ceremony involving capes, burning buildings and Clark Kent-inspired spectacles. That much we can say. What isn’t so clear is...
The 101: Wingtips
1 week ago
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Popular as a men’s shoe style for centuries, the wing-tip traces its origins to the 1800s in Scotland and Ireland where shoes typified by the layering of untanned leather panels gained popularity at the time. Acting as early-modern outdoor footwear, this style was called the...
A Conversation with Steve Stoute
2 weeks ago
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Everyone has their short list of hip-hop legends, with living icons such as Nas and Jay-Z as unanimous defaults amongst the minds of every fan of the culture. But there are talents, generally less recognized than the voices heard on our favorite beats that have propelled hip-hop...
PROCESS: Parabellum Leather Goods
2 weeks ago
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It goes without saying that domestic production has become an important facet of menswear over the past few years. Many hoping for a well-made product with great historical value can often look close to home and with good reason. The folks of Parabellum have been some of the...
Hypebeast Trade: Greg Selkoe – CEO/Founder of Karmaloop.com and Karmaloop TV
2 weeks ago
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In a short few years, Karmaloop has effectively redefined the landscape for both retail and culture. For better or worse, Karmaloop has often been a prickly subject as they've essentially cornered the market and risen significantly above the rest to represent streetwear's...
A Conversation with Jacket Required
3 weeks ago
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Bridging the gap between the naturally creative and inspirational city of London and its obvious lack of a reputable menswear trade show presence, we recently tapped Mark Batista, Andrew Parfitt and Craig Ford, co-founders of Jacket Required for our latest A Conversation with...
A Conversation with Bradley Carbone
4 weeks ago
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Former Complex editor turned adidas Originals Trend Marketing Manager, Bradley Carbone, has enjoyed an interesting transition. Moving from publishing to marketing, the often jovial character discusses his time at both Complex and his new role and ambitions at adidas Originals....
A Conversation With Yigal Azrouël
January 17, 2012
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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...
A Conversation with Josh Rubin
January 10, 2012
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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...
Children are The Future: An Interview with Phil Post of dertbag and Kobi McLemore of Death Precision, Inc.
January 9, 2012
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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...
A Conversation with Christian Clancy
January 3, 2012
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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
December 27, 2011
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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,...
