A little something for between BBQs on this fine memorial day. Vintage canvas & leather backpack with Forest Ranger pedigree... DONE.
VINTAGE FOREST SERVICE BACKPACK
May 25, 2009
EBAY: Forest Service Backpack
May 24, 2009
A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Pinewood Derby
The 13th of June is fast approaching. That means you better get going on your entry if you haven't started already. From the sounds of it, there is going to be some pretty stiff competition. There is a fair amount of trash talking (not hardly enough) so it will be interesting to see, who out of the committed racers, can back it up.
As always, check the OFFICIAL DERBY SITE for all rules and regulations.
May 22, 2009
ARCHIVE PHOTOS: WWII Portraits
Every time I run across one of these portraits I pull it to my desktop. Not sure why, I just love the personal connection you are able to make with these. Most of these are taken before the soldier is shipped out. Knowing that they are seated there, because they want to be, to have a photo for their family to remember them by, and not because they are ordered to, is pretty powerful. It's a documentation of soldier, their idealism and optimism brightly displayed, being a soldier because they want to be one. It's just a whole different way of thinking these days. It used to be romantic to go to war, to fight for your Nation, not because you were drafted or because you had no other options after high school, but because you felt like it was your duty. Maybe some of that still lives today, just not the general consensus I guess.
Any ATG readers currently serving or have served? If so, why?
I'm currently working a piece about a local man, a photographer, dealing with this very subject matter. I can't tell you how excited I am about it and can't wait to get it up on ATG. Until then, enjoy these.
Andyeah, maybe not ALL these WWII, but close.
Des Kiraz
I'll admit it, I have one of the biggest collections of Deth Killers t-shirts this side of the Mississippi. Maybe the other side too, just didn't sound as good. I still say they were one of the best t-shirt lines since I've been wearing t-shirts, and I've been wearing t-shirts for as long as I can remember. They were only around for a couple years, and a few seasons. I remember when I first saw their collection at Barney's, I also remember when I saw the price tag. It was at the beginning of the whole $100 t-shirt craze we all saw a few years back. I stood there, trying to figure out how in the hell an over-dyed Hanes, one-color printed t-shirt with holes in it could cost so damn much...then I bought it. Yeah, I know.
I got a few pieces from their line over the next year or so, then nothing. Rumors of a split, death, murder, kid-napping even, but nothing solid, just an empty website. I spent the next couple years checking eBay every so often looking for dead stock tees. They usually went for some substantial cash, but every once in a while, I would score them for 30 or so dollars.
Long story not as long, I heard they were re-launching. Once again, the label was surrounded by rumors. Limited editions, Japan only distro, and some others I can't even mention, but no cold hard facts. I even emailed the "info" address on the website, only to get NO response (sweet, thanks DK... I BURNED YOUR SHIRTS!!!!). Well, it's done, the new line is up, at least some of it. DES KIRAZ (which is hilarious) is going to be a limited edition run of futuristic, all-over, Megadeth reminiscent t-shirts.
"It all started with Monica Lewinsky". Inspired by the "true" story of the Deth Killers MC living in an alternate universe where they fight for turf over "Russian Monsters", and with titles such as "The Battle Of Yankee Stadium" and "The Macho Ice Storm Of 2013", the line reads more like a graphic novel than an article of clothing.
At first glance, WHAT THE HELL HAVE THEY DONE?!? At second glance... best thing I've seen on the internet since... since... well... something good. I'll go ahead and say it, I wouldn't wear them, EVER. But, you have to give respect where respect is due. These are from another world (no pun intended, well, okay, it was). Deth Killers is responsible, whether you hate them for it or love them, for an entire aesthetic ripped off even today. If you look at their line from 03, it's hard to not notice the template that brands are still using. Maybe they're on to something? Not for me...but hey, looks like something we're going to see more of very soon. Thoughts? Concerns? Respect? If you don't believe me on the whole "best thing on the internet"... read the story of Des Kiraz.
DETH KILLERS/DES KIRAZ
"Old School" DETH KILLERS...
May 21, 2009
On The Street
More of this less of that, and a few other things thrown in. My life, what I see, what I do, what I like, and what I happen to take pictures of.
May 20, 2009
Smile News Make Happy Now!!
Checked out one of the coolest spots in LA the other day, Trico Field, and figured I'd throw it on up here for anybody that might not know about it. Vintage inspired, well made, Japanese, amazing technique, awesome fit, and the store is well done to boot. The only problem... I couldn't fit into any of it even if I were half my size. Every time I walk in there, I can't help but to wish my name was Benjamin Button. I have a few nieces, a nephew, and even a Godson running around somewhere, so maybe I'll vicariously live through them. Check out all they carry here, and get to a store in NY or LA. And don't waste your time asking for their biggest size, cause it won't fit, trust me.
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