Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Holiday...
Well Christmas is over and now it's time for new years. I must say goodbye to DC for now, as I am off to spend my new years in NYC. Will be gone for about a week and am looking forward to bringing back tons of photos and fun-ness from my travels. I also have a new blog in the works with a few super creative minds from Philadelphia, so be on the lookout for that! Happy new years, have fun, and be safe
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
BAPE-sta...
Ever since Bape came on the scene, apparently taking the "streetwear" world by storm, I have been baffled by it. Not that I am doubting Nigo's creativity as an individual, although I kind of am. But to me, just having bright colors, or patent leather, does not make something fashionable, and that is one of Bape's core looks, bright colors, and crazy patterns. That is not to say that these things cannot be fashionable because they most definitely can be, but the way they are used in the design needs to make the entire piece stand out. Unfortunately this is something that Bape has never understood. Well, as if I needed another reason not to support them, they have now chosen Kanye West for their newest lookbook. I'm sorry, this dude doesn't need another reason to be put in the spot light or be any cockier. Much like bright colors and shiny materials don't make a good design, acting cocky and thinking you are cooler than life doesn't make you a superstar. Perfect pairing I suppose. Hopefully they will both fade away together. Look at these pictures! Seriously ridiculous...Thanks to our friends at Hypebeast for the images
A Different Spin
It's easy to jump on the next big bandwagon and ride the coat tails of real pioneers who are paving the way. There are a few companies out there that I think are really doing different things, doing them well, and hopefully getting the respect they deserve for it. Outlier is one of those companies. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, they make cycling clothes, but for everyday use so you don't have to look like you are in the Tour de France on your way in to work everyday. They also take season, and weather conditions into account. To be able to get a pair of pants that are water resistant, stretch with the motion of riding a bike, and I can wear even when I am not on my bike is what it is all about. It's not just pants with them though, pants, shirts, caps, almost anything you need. Their products range from business casual to casual. Check em out if you get a chance!
I also wanted to talk about Gorilla Bicycles and their new Killroy frame. This is a frame that is specifically built for fixed gear freestyle riding. It's not a track bike that is being used for tricks, it is an evolution of where the sport is going. Different geometry that makes more sense, and having reinforcements on the frame where they are needed because of the different pressure and impact put on certain parts of the frame by doing freestyle riding. Someone thought differently and saw a need to progress things. The only way to do that is to look to the future of where things are going and act on it. Check out the video, pretty rad stuff!
Jawsome!
Not sure where this came from, but a friend of mine sent it to me and I thought it was so incredible, it needed to be posted...enjoy
Joy Division...
Besides Joy Division, wonder which came first? So many rip offs. Love trackosaurus, but don't forget DC. If you've ever ridden this city, you know we have some monsters!
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Blizzard of 2009!!!!
Although calling it a blizzard is quite overstated, there was a hell of a lot of snow, especially because in the 2 years I have been living here in DC I have not seen even 6" of snow accumulation. Here are pics from Day 1, and then some stuff I saw today walking around in the "aftermath".
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