Hypebeast Spaces: Madsteez Studio Visit
Born with a disheartened handicap that would lead many through an unfortunate childhood, Mark Paul Deren developed a whimsical sense of humor while growing up half blind in the outskirts of Washington, D.C. Running through the ill-fated hurdles of li...
A Conversation with Aaron De La Cruz
Following up on our Essentials post earlier this month, we delve into what makes the artist, Aaron De La Cruz who he is. We touch upon his love for tequila, his inspirations in life, how he plans to branch out with his work and why he...
The 101: The Double-Riders Jacket
Embodying the essence of ‘cool’ since its initial design, the notoriously styled double-riders jacket is quite clear in its suggestion as a status symbol and has always possessed a certain synonymy with counterculture. From its origins up until today...
A Conversation with Sung Choi
One of the founding fathers of CLAE, Seoul-born and NYC-raised entrepreneur, Sung Choi has come a long way in his career as a footwear designer. From PNB Nation and DC Shoes to Lakai Limited Footwear to founding CLAE, Choi has proven himself more tha...
Hypebeast Trade: Michael Akira West of 686 Technical Apparel
In November of 1992, apparel brand 686 was born with the goal of providing fashionable as well as technical outerwear inspired by the unique Los Angeles appropriation of street culture and its nearby mountaineering lifestyle. Doing the unheard of in...
Hypebeast Spaces: Hurley Campus
Whether you grew up around the skate and surf lifestyle or not, the Hurley name is likely no stranger to you. Earning its name from founder, Bob Hurley, who created the company in 1999, Hurley has situated its headquarters within Orange County in Cos...
A Conversation with Rian Pozzebon
Hypebeast recently had a chance to chat with Rian Pozzebon, the Senior Footwear Design Manager at Vans to learn about the roots of his design process, as well as the inspiration behind the premium Vans Syndicate line (an effort overseen with fellow V...
Retrospect: Ralph Lauren RLYC Jacket 1993
For more than 40 years, Ralph Lauren and his vivid imagination has helped shape American style to create an industry shrouded in an eclectic blend of heritage and technically-sound design. Bringing functionality to the market of high-end fashion, the...
A Conversation with Mega
As a young sneakerhead with little disposable income, working at a sneaker boutique may be a dream career like no other. Not only do you get prime pickings and a generous discount, but your expanding network of like-minded individuals as well as the...
Hypebeast Spaces: Candie Weitz
Upon plugging Candie Weitz into a search engine you’ll be surprised to see very little information appear regarding the aspiring Los Angeles-based designer. What you’ll likely come across is a collection of photographs at elite fashion ev...
A Conversation with DJ Neil Armstrong
In addition to his impressive resume that includes touring as a DJ and mixing for major hip-hop acts like De La Soul, The Roots and Kanye West, DJ Neil Armstrong has been keeping busy with carving out his own platform and distinctive niche through th...
A Conversation with Errolson Hugh
In 1994, partners Michaela Sachenbacher and Errolson Hugh birthed an independent design and consulting agency dubbed ACRONYM. With a focus on the unification of style and technology, the inventive duo began creating functional outerwear for Burton Sn...
