supreme x murakami

im not sure how many people kanye considers a “modern day warhol” but i’m pretty sure he’s mentioned both david lachapelle and takashi murakami before.
murakami got serious momentum from the kanye album art, and it just keeps building.
its ironic to write a ‘death of supreme’ post, and then tout their new products the next day, [...]

when money wins.

or another proper title would have been the unfortunate retirement of street/skate/lifestyle heavyweight supreme.

here’s 3 key reasons why, in descending order:
3.  they’re exporting their line to other shops — now you can get supreme at huf, commonwealth or your other favorite “street” boutique around the country.
2.  the stock is higher than ever (in both senses) [...]

The profit calculator

how many, including drug dealers and cabbies, make a buck in nyc
via Frank 151 / NY Mag

Supreme X Oakley

I love collaboration.
I love when two companies get together and mash up their products/lifestyle to create something that elevates both brands to a higher level. What a perfect way to make Oakley somewhat “cool” again, to non muscle-beach-bound superjocks, or cyclists. I remember wanting a pair of Oakleys, in their youthful hayday, back [...]

morning breath

For many reasons, mass appeal manages to be the best magazine that exists for street / urban culture. It is so thorough and consistent, with every issue … good look and feel (thick color pages, matte cover with a nice intuitive fold), never inundated with poorly chosen advertising or layout design, and the content [...]

candy kitsch

From coast to coast — here’s two spots that can’t be denied, when you’re searching for collectible (and edible) goodness.
Economy Candy | New York City | 108 Rivington Street

Fruit Stripe gum, Pop Rocks, Zotz, and candy buttons are only a few of the nostalgic treats you’ll find at this Lower Eastside locale. Lucky for [...]