Seriously? Thanks to Jim for this one. Very little makes my day like a Chilean downhill bomb in a suit. Watch the craziness after the jump (pun very intended).
March 17, 2011
Be(broken)spoke
Bagged
I love that more and more people /companies are coming around and finally making a bag I can actually use. I may be the minority here, but I've always thought the tote trend to not only be useless, but a little silly. (I just made some enemies, didn't I?) Fine, one may argue I look like an overgrown school boy with my backpack, but at least you could never mistake a backpack for a purse. (Okay, now I'm just pissing people off for fun... I digress)
Taking cues from the hiking packs of yesteryear, companies are realizing that simple construction, understated lines and quality materials make for one hell of a carry-all. The recent days of backpacks needing to be more technical than purposeful are behind us, making way for the silhouettes set forth by our fathers' favorite outdoors companies. One such company is Joshu +Vela out of San Francisco. J+V bench-make their $275 bags, one at a time, using high quality, organic materials and offer them in a limited yet fulfilling variety of colors. Yes, they also make totes, but no company is perfect. Now if they'd just back those straps with some wool, we'd be in serious business.
March 16, 2011
Give It Up
Everybody knows what's going on in Japan. I don't need to write about how I've been glued to BBC following these disasters, or how heartbreaking these youtube videos and facebook updates out of Japan have been, and I certainly don't need to go on about all of the organizations available for everyone to help however they can, but I will.
When I got an email from a long-time reader, Jon Bekefy, about his newly created fundraiser focusing on his personal connections between Japan and moto-sports, I thought I would do what I can to send more people to his site, and in turn, more money to his cause. Check it out and seriously consider it.
March 10, 2011
The Dark Slide Of The Moon
Just when you've thought you've seen it all, Killian Martin comes and shows that you ain't seen shit. This edit reminds me of what I consider the BMX equivalent posted on Defgrip a couple years back. There's something to say for the kids around the world who don't just perfect the style they see online, but create a whole new one. Thanks to Miles for this one. The video after the jump.
No Touching!!!!
For your moment of zen, I offer you the '65 Lambo Zagato 3500 -- one of two.
March 9, 2011
Mail Call
Any blogger will tell you, meeting people, getting invited to events and generally being treated like you're far more important than you really are all benefits of having a blog, but the real reason we do these things... is to get free shit in the mail. At least that's what bloggers tell me.
Well, needless to say, I'm like a child when it comes to bulky packages in the mail with my name on it -- especially when the name is handwritten. So when I got two such packages in one day, my head nearly exploded. I usually find myself fairly content when it comes to possessions. Hell, I nearly sold everything I own on eBay this summer. But all it takes is a small package with my name handwritten on it to make me realize that my life is now a better place with a set of Doane Paper x Jon Contino notebooks and the new copy of 'The Unknown' by Comune on Jose Gonzalez in it.
Crafted in Portland (that's in West America), these special edition notebooks feature Doane's signature grid paper and artwork by CXXVI's Jon Contino. Oh, and I love them. Chad was nice enough to send me some of his notebooks sometime ago, and aside from Chad and I sharing love for Vintage BMX, we also love us some gridded paper.
This hard-bound book from Comune features articles and pictures with Jose Gonzalez as the subject. It's basically a tell-all look into the life of a legend. Well done, looks expensive and looks even better on my shelf, this book is worth a thumbing through.
See, it's that simple... send me free shit and I'll write about it. No, not really, but it might be worth a try.
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Crafted in Portland (that's in West America), these special edition notebooks feature Doane's signature grid paper and artwork by CXXVI's Jon Contino. Oh, and I love them. Chad was nice enough to send me some of his notebooks sometime ago, and aside from Chad and I sharing love for Vintage BMX, we also love us some gridded paper.
This hard-bound book from Comune features articles and pictures with Jose Gonzalez as the subject. It's basically a tell-all look into the life of a legend. Well done, looks expensive and looks even better on my shelf, this book is worth a thumbing through.
See, it's that simple... send me free shit and I'll write about it. No, not really, but it might be worth a try.
March 6, 2011
Shot To Def: Davide Berruto
I'm surprised I have any friends at all with the way I'm always making them pause for photos. Well, lucky for all of us I have a friend like Davide, because when it comes to sartorial effortlessness, there may not be anyone more on-point.
Spending his days, and most nights, as the wizard behind the curtain of Environment Furniture, Davide not only displays his style and taste through his perfectly-pieced, day-to-day ensembles, but through his entire company. Mr. Berruto is the only guy I know who can wear a vest, a pocket square, a Rolex, tweed, turquoise and a Ducati and still not only look like he read all the books on style, but wrote the damn things. Whether I catch him coming off a ride from Malibu, or elbows deep in design approvals, one thing remains constant -- pure sartorialastisity (look it up, it's a word)
March 3, 2011
Custom Framed
There is an average of 180,000 frames in a feature film, and leave it to someone on the internet to capture every one of them, squeeze them and stretch them into these amazing abstract pieces. An entire film at a glance. Pretty genius if you ask me. The Fall and Pan's Labyrinth below, and more after the jump.
March 2, 2011
Vanilla Sigh
My buddy's new, Sacha-original Vanilla, straight from Portland... because it's that good. Gee-wiz, Sean, seems like you should've really committed and gone ALL the way with a flashy paint scheme. I mean, no sense in playing it safe with GOLD AND NEON PINK. Judging strictly by the photos, I'd say the 42 year waiting list for a Vanilla is well worth it.
March 1, 2011
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