• "Hommies" at Fuse Gallery

    December 16th, 2007 |

    Hommies is a group photography show that features photographers who rely on their circle of friends for their inspiration. A celebration of the bond between photographer and subject makes for an intimate image that is honest and unpretentious.
    Featuring works by Per Billgren, Angela Boatwright, Cheryl Dunn, Leigh Le Dare, Dennis McGrath, Jon McGrath,  Ari Marcopoulos,  [...]

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  • Crooks & Castles Store Opening

    December 16th, 2007 |

    Last Friday Crooks & Castles officially opened their first boutique on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Crooks & Castles is probably one of the fastest growing brands within the new generation of “street” brands. Even if you don’t always like their deigns or their brand direction, I feel they are really showing how a small [...]

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  • Clae Profile at Theme

    December 16th, 2007 |

    Sung Choi founded Clae in 2001, it went to do great success and by 2003 Clae was awarded the Sportswear International Fashion Award (SIFA) for “Best Men’s Footwear Collection.” After a 3 year hiatus Clae is back sold at some great stores around the world such as NYC’ s Reed Space and LA’s Union. Theme [...]

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  • Silas F/W 2007 Available

    December 16th, 2007 |

    Since the changes made to Silas some time ago now, its been more and more difficult to get hold of the UK founded Streetwear label, now based out of Japan. Hanon have got stock of their latest collection though available online.

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  • Ian Ginoza Interview

    December 16th, 2007 |

    Kicks/HI, St Alfred and Bittersweet are some of the most famous names in Streetwear today, Ian Ginoza is one man behind all those names, and alongside the release of his newest Bittersweet collection, we took the chance to take a peak at the line and speak with Ian about all his projects and history.

    How did you first become involved in Streetwear?

    I first got involved with the streetwear market when we opened Kicks/HI in 2001.

    And how did you end up in your current roles at St  Alfred and Kicks/HI?

    Prior to opening the doors I was the design director for Ipath footwear and Venture trucks living in SF. Huf and I would talk about opening sneaker doors and building a brand, I wanted to do it back in Hawaii and  Huf was going to do it in SF,that was over 7 years ago now.

    Explain the philosophy behind Bittersweet?

    Bitter and sweet, such is my life. Not all good but Not all bad. Bittersweet is a direct communication of my interests, humor, mood all of that, from both sides of the spectrum. It is really the most personable entity that i am involved with, " Return to Original Life " a Bittersweet mantra, in the short get back to being you.

     

    Also, the concept and philosophy behind Nimnim and where that name came from?

    Nimnim is a new language from the planet of nim. That  is all i can say on that at this time.

    We often talk about geographical differences within Streetwear with particular reference to say, Japan Vs US, or Europe Vs US, being involved with 2 stores within the US but in very different areas how do you see the differences developing?

    In chicago you really get the elements and the seasons, so the style is far different than Hawaii, Sweaters, Outerwear, etc. In hawaii 80 degrees and sunny all day everyday so a triple goose is rough to pull off. The climate is the biggest difference and influence between the two markets. As far as how the markets are developing kids in Hawaii are wearing just as tight pants as in chicago, there on par.

    Both Kicks/HI and St Alfred have been involved in a number of exciting colabs with big name companies and artists of late, what have been some of  your favourites?

    The Sig Zane project with Converse for sure. But trust me we got more.

     

    Theres been talk lately of the value placed on  Colaborations, in your opinion what is a good philosophy behind a colab and what makes a good joint project?

    From a marketing stand point it has been a home run for a number of companies, but its all in the concept and the execution, if the product is shit then all it is, is two entities coming together to take one big Crap. At the end of the day the product has to be dope. As far as a particular philosophy only one matters….To make a great product.

    Do you have any thoughts on the way the internet has impacted on the culture in recent years, perhaps through the progress of Kicks/HI for example?

    A more global platform. Being located in Hawaii we are physically located far away from any of the major market places, but with the internet Kicks/HI, Huf, DQM, Goodfoot, etc. are all right down the block, along with everything else party poker, Jugs, off shore banking, and more!

    Check out the links below for more info :

    www.kickshawaii.com

    www.livebittersweet.com

    www.stalfred.com

    www.nimnim.net

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  • Michael Anderson Incites Media Violence

    December 16th, 2007 |

    The weekend saw the launch of Michael Anderson’s first solo show at Chelsea’s Marlborough Gallery “Media Violence,” his signature style is made up of large scale collages created from torn down wheatpasted street posters the artist has collected from all over the world. With an obvious message sent through juxtapositions of pop culture and media, [...]

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