To Darrin Hudson: JUXTAPOZ.

About Me

Name: jeffstaple

Location: New York, New York, United States

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...

Saturday, April 22, 2006

JUXTAPOZ.

After repeated missed meetings...illnesses (is that how you spell "illnesses"?), and travel plans, Jamie from Juztapoz magazine and I finally got a moment to hook up and meet. For the longest time, Juztapoz has been the authority on West Coast art, but recently they have really embraced the world cultural pipelines that runs between NYC, London and Tokyo (with tributaries in Berlin and Paris). Great guy. Check out his Nike Lasarium (that's what Nike calls the room they do all the laser shits in) Mark Smith celly and camera. So hot!

I met up with him afterwards at the Phil Frost solo exhibition in Chelsea. For as long as I can remember being into art, I have been an admirer or Phil's work. This recent exhibition was a long time coming and the amount of work shown here is staggering. Definitely worth checking out. the opening was a cool gathering as well. Got to see some heads I haven't caught up with in a minute like...Ease, David Ellis, Matzu, Chris Mendoza, Omar Q...also ran into Suchin Pak from MTV and Miguel.

After that i headed again into the heart of Chinatown and continued my training in the ancient art of table tennis. Its so addictive! I'm working towards a big event we are helping to organize this summer...keep your paddles at arm's distance. My sparring partners...Peter Sutherland, Khairi from Puma, Tyler from Rude and his boy Jesse.