July 1, 2009

The Twins: Q&A with Dee & Ricky

A day spent running around the blighted shores of Staten Island was enough to convince us that Dee & Ricky (born Demetrius and Ricardo) truly write their own rules. The energy and perspective they bring to the table is palpable within minutes of meeting them in person. This energy has ... more

June 24, 2009

JUICE Kuala Lumpur: An Interview with Edison Chen & Kevin Poon

With the recent return of Edison Chen to the Asian spotlight, the stars were in perfect alignment as Edison, alongside Edwin Choong and CLOT co-founder Kevin Poon, recently cut the ribbon to their latest retail venture. Occupying the emerging Bangsar district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the opening of Juice KL ... more

June 19, 2009

Sneaker Pimps: Q&A with Peter Fahey

After countless stops under their belt, Sneaker Pimps continues to impress as the epitome of successful traveling art showcases. Half way through their seventh year on the road, the Peter Fahey-masterminded tour shines as bright as ever, implementing all aspects of the sneaker lifestyle into a cultural bonanza that features ... more

June 15, 2009

Black and White: An Interview with Mike Giant

A couple of weeks back, I got the distinct pleasure of meeting and interviewing legendary tattoo artist Mike Giant, for the first time. With his name popping up within countless fashion/art projects, it was the perfect time to catch up with the famed artist, on several topics that we've been ... more

June 8, 2009

A.P.C.: An Interview with Jean Touitou

A brand known synonymously with clean, timeless aesthetics in addition to initial forays into the world of raw denim on a streetwear level, French brand A.P.C. and its founder Jean Touitou have had a great impact on the fashion landscape before us. Catching up with the Tunisian-born designer, as he ... more

June 1, 2009

The Cool Cats: Tracking Down Pedro Winter, Michael Dupouy & So-Me

Ed Banger Records has steadily grown a tremendous worldwide following since their inception in 2002. Aside from showcasing a distinct emergence in the electronic music scene, founder Pedro Winter aka Busy P has also found himself venturing into an endless array of music, art, and fashion projects as of late. ... more

May 28, 2009

Hypebeast x adidas “The Complete Ride” Zeitfrei

To help usher in their all-new cycling-inspired footwear offering, the Zeitfrei, adidas has teamed up with both ourselves and Solebox for the launch of the all the new cycling-themed shoe. From a technical standpoint, the Zeitfrei features low-profile construction. Various technical elements have been incorporated into the shoe's design knowing ... more

May 25, 2009

adidas Zeitfrei: The Complete Ride

Almost a year ago, Kevin and I convened with Andy Chiu of adidas, in a busy Starbucks coffee shop in Hong Kong's Central district. An informal talk began revolving around a project you've most likely heard inklings about in the last few weeks, regarding Hypebeast's very first foray into world ... more

May 25, 2009

Twitter @Hypebeast Launch

If you've looked at the top toolbar lately, we've added a brand new @Hypebeast function. We've integrated select Twitter functions with Hypebeast itself, so now you can instantly @reply and Retweet interesting news and links. If you haven't followed Hypebeast yet, you can do so here @ twitter.com/Hypebeast. more

May 18, 2009

Crooked Tongues | Hypebeast x Solebox x adidas Zeitfrei Interview

With our official Zeitfrei launch quickly approaching, the good folks at Crooked Tongues caught up with Jason Chow (Hypebeast), Hikmet (Solebox), and Andy Chiu (adidas) for a Q&A session, offering each entities perspective and involvement in "The Complete Ride". Aside from a closer look into the project, further details regarding ... more