Latest NYC Trip Part 2

Latest NYC Trip Part 1

My Apartment

Epstein's

Step Back In Time ...

While looking through some old boxes in my office I came across an old T-Shirt and Ticket stub from when I first saw The Ramones. I was blown away when I saw the date was exactly 20 years ago ... Where does time go? Joey Ramone has since passed away & the venue (Bristol Studio) is long gone.

Supreme Collection Pt.1

The first time I visited New York, back in 1994, I could only find one independent skate store in the whole city - Supreme.
Having been fortunate enough to re-visit the city, several times each year, I have appeared to accumulated a sizeable collection of random items from the now legendary skate brand.

World's most Expensive Heelflip?

Louis Flip from ibn jasper on Vimeo.

So what do you do if your Kanye's personal Barber & he hooks you up with a fresh pair of $1140 Louis Vuitton sneakers and a $8250 Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Skateboard ... ? You slip those joints on and pop out a killer Heelflip that's what - Respect to Jasper for making LV fiends the world-over cry!

New Thirsty Thursdays Promo Campaign

Every Thursday Night at Po-Na-Na, 8 North Parade, Bath, BA2 4AL, UK.
Insane Party Night - Come check it out!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bathclubnights
Facebook Group: Thirsty Thursdays At Po-Na-Na

Mini Top 5 s

Nike Vintage Blazer Hi

Nike Sportswear have just released these stunning "vintage-style" Blazers in premium mottled leather. They also happen to come in my two favorite colourways - White/Red and White/Black. Featuring the original Blazer silhouette, with the fat swoosh, these look a whole lot nicer than the Footlocker retros from 2001.

Ian Brown "Stellify"

Ian Brown may well have been the frontman in one of the greatest short-lived bands ever but his solo work continues to impress me every time he releases new material.

The Heavy

Congratulations to my boys THE HEAVY for bagging the front cover of "Notion" magazine this month. Go grab a copy for an insightful read. The new album "THE HOUSE THAT DIRT BUILT" is released on 5th October and they'll be heading out on tour for the following dates:

Oct 21- The Echo/ Los Angeles ... Oct 23 – Casbah / San Diego
Oct 24 – The Bank Club / San Jose ... Oct 27 – Slim’s / San Francisco
Oct 29 – Doug Fir Lounge / Portland ... Oct 30 – The Crocodile / Seattle
Nov 02 – World Café Live / Philadelphia ... Nov 05 – Great Scott / Boston
Nov 07 - 9 2Y Tribeca / New York City

http://www.theheavy.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/theheavy73

Stonehenge

On the way home from a family function in Downton yesterday I stopped by Stonehenge for the first time in years. Despite the hundreds of tourists it still makes a fascinating place to visit.

New York City - Remembering 9 11

New York City - Home Of The Bravest

Supreme x Vans - Half Cabs

Here's a look at one (of two) styles of the next upcoming collaboration between Supreme & Vans Off The Wall. Taking the classic Half Cab once again, this time with an all-over checkerboard print (which is fine by me!). These remind me of the amazing BMX-Inspired Half Cabs Supreme did a few years ago. Tasty!

I miss ... Tokyo

It's been just over a year since my most recent visit to Japan & I'm really getting itchy feet to get back over there again. Unfortunately, for me, the Yen is so strong against the British Pound right now it looks as though it certainly be a while before I get a chance to take that 12 hour flight once again. Here's a small selection of pics from that last trip...

Supreme A/W 09

It's that time of year again ... Supreme unveil a teaser selection for their upcoming A/W season. The first drop will launch on Thursday 3rd September in NY/LA and Saturday 5th September in Japan. Although this is their largest preview yet there are many more amazing items they haven't revealed including some awesome collaborations. Stay tuned.

DJ AM R.I.P

I've just returned from holiday to hear the sad news that DJ AM aka Adam Goldstein passed away on Friday 28th August 2009. Adam was a pioneering DJ cutting up House, Hip Hop, Rock, Indie & 80s styles & a big influence. He was also a big time sneaker head & was about to launch his own Dunk Hi for Nike (in his own words "a dream come true").

Oasis Split

After over 15 years of sibling rivalry it looks like Noel has finally had enough & called it a day on being the lynchpin of Oasis. This comes as very sad news for British music as (Love them or Hate them) Oasis were definitely one of the finest we ever had.
Having been fortunate enough to see them play live 40 times, since they played Bath's Moles Club in March 94, you never quite knew what you were gonna get from an Oasis gig but it was always a proper Rock'n'Roll show for sure!
Don't look back in anger Noel ...

Hasta La Vista

Off to catch some overdue sunshine! See ya soon ...

Takashi Kumagai Leopard Aviation Collection

How awesome are these!!!

Andy Kessler R.I.P

Original NYC Legend

http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/sports/features/11956/

World's Largest

Skateboard

Jeans


Shoe

Starks Chomper Laces

Congratulations to my boys Leo & Alex for pulling off the accessory of the year! Their collaboration with KAWS has finally released after they told me about it back in August 2008. Strictly limited to Original Fake dealerships including the stunning O.F boutique in Aoyama. For information on Starks in the UK email polkadotagency@gmail.com.
Nice one guys!

Deathbowl To Downtown

Having premiered in NYC back in May this movie appeared to have no sign of actually being released. Now there's a rumor it's releasing on DVD in the States mid-September so hopefully the UK will also get to see this fascinating documentary about New York City skateboarding.

http://www.deathbowltodowntown.com

New Season

Unbelievably it's the start of the new football season already - Summer seems to get shorter every year in this country! Bristol City's opening game was to Preston away and we drew 2-2 which sounded kinda unlucky considering we were 2-0 up until the 82nd minute! Looks like another 8 months of stress to look forward to then!