This box showed up on my desk today, was really surprised to see VANS packing label on the side. I have to say that the new OTW Collection from VANS is really my style, the silhouettes that are present are definitely inspired by the traditional icons that we all grew up with. It is clear to me that the OTW Collection’s main focus is on the details, materials and comfort. (Top to Bottom) This Hi Top Alomar has a wool upper mixed with leather piping and waxed laces, next on deck is the lo Larkin with suede toe and patent leather details that makes this tonal story epic. Not sure if these are out in the market yet (hope not), def going to be rocking them as I stroll down Sunset Plaza. Great looks to the crew over at OTW this made my day.
The weekend is upon us and i wanted to support some of our local boys in SD, have to say that i love the beat simple bluesy west coast underground sound that takes me back to late 90’s, love it. This video is straight So. Cal to the fullest, shout out to mario and The Upstarts crew.
It was to my surprise that when i got back in the office after Las Vegas trade-show trip out, there was a box on my desk with unknown contents. It was amazing to see perforated purps and herring bone fabric kicks ready to hit the pavement. I have to thank my old friend RK and Chris over @ Vans. If you have not checked out the new capsule collection by Vans, OTW is definitely the truth. This offering takes me back to my youth and the countless pairs of vans old skool lo’s & hi’s that i have run thru, i have to say that the comfort level is amazing,
Its really all about the details, leather toe shell, copper eyelets and ultra white vulcan sole.
I have to say that this is one of the best skate videos i have seen in a while, it was shot on the Canon 7D. Amazing editing and effects, Mexcio City is always in the back of my head as a place that i want to explore. Just the raw grittiness of Distrito Federal is great backdrop for this video.
One of our so.cal key accounts Primitive was profiled on hypebeast.com this past week and did interviews with P.Rod and the key players of this establishment.
Jay who is the VP of Primitive gave MT a shout out, you will catch him in the streets rocking the Hillyard’s all day. Jay’s quote “Sunglasses are a necessity for me when it’s bright out, and in L.A. that’s pretty often. Right now my favorite pair is the Hillyard from Mosley Tribes. The frame is a stately, yet simple modern design. I picked up a second pair and had my prescription lenses put in the frame for when I don’t feel like wearing my contact lenses. This has caused more than a few people to think I’m trying to look super cool indoors when I’m just trying to see what the hell is in front of me.” Peep the rest of the interview on hypebeast.
This past week i received a box from my friend Jannio who works for ETNIES+.
The last pair of ETNIES that i wore was back in ‘96, which was the SLB 23 model by pro skateboarder Sal Barbier. I think i still have them in my closet somewhere, super classic skate low that will always have that timeless clean look.
I was excited to see that the box contained the ETNIES+ FreshJive collaborative chukka, i have to say that this is the most comfortable shoe that i have worn in a while. I love the minimalist design aesthetic and canvas upper of this shoe, its definitely a good look. So check out some of the new offerings by ETNIES+
So the homie B.Walnum is at it again with another photo battle, he has been shooting skate for a minute now and is really killin it. Take some time to vote for his photo at the URL below.
Caught this one on GOURMETINYOURFACE.com today, have to say that this movie is gonna be a hit, Jon said it best “It’s like Wes Anderson did a skateboard movie, what could be better?” I totally agree with him, watch this trailer and i can wait for the the full length and happy friday.
Here are some Holiday looks from our good friends at Mighty Healthy, along with some ill photography. Peep there online store for all the goods you see here.
