To Darrin Hudson

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I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

STREETWEAR. YO.


Am I buggin' out or am I the only person that thinks it's simply bananas that we now have a 200 pg magazine dedicated to "streetwear"?! I mean, I think it's dope, but it's just amazing to me. 8 years ago, I was hand silkscreening tees at night in school and hustling my ass off, along with a motley crew of other like minded idiots. Today, there's a magazine (a pretty dope one at that) dedicated to us. It's remarkable to me. One, I can't believe people want to write about what we do. Two, I can't believe people want to read about what we do. Well, I can't hate, cuz Streetwear Today just did a very dope 2 page spread on yours truly and the small universe of Staple Design. From very early on, I learned something about this business: Press is a double edged sword. You can get burned. Badly. Hence, I always took it with a grain of salt. Because chances are, they would fuck something up and make you look like a complete moron to the entire world. And to your mom. But when they get it right, then it's really cool. Thankfully, they got it right. No misquotes...no taking my words out of context...no close ups of zits on my face, just a straight, well edited piece. Props to Steven for a job well done.

2 Comments:

Anonymous akeem said...

I think its awesome. i am not even going to front i want to know about whats going on. its crazy because it allows alot of us to see the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. We really do feel a connection with designs from certain companies.

Its a bit different for you because you live this everyday, the people in this industry are your peers and you can associate with them whenever you please, but for alot of us its a new world. Hell I live in New York and reading this blog I found out so much about the history and design behind alot of brands.

peace,
(akeem.adeniji(at)gmail.com)

1/25/2006 10:03 PM  
Blogger PoorLilRichBoy said...

yo it is wild that you have sooo many mags, corporation $$s floating around what has traditionally been street/underground culture...hip hop music, skating, graffiti, indy rock, street wear, exclusive sneaks...my man, do u think this is a love affair that will end, or sign of new times?

i mean shit, america was in love with skaters before and forgot all about em for years. what do u think?

1/31/2006 6:52 PM  

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