To Darrin Hudson: RRL.

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...

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

RRL.

For almost as long as I have earned enough money to buy my own clothes, one of my favorite brands of all time is RRL. The little brand from the Ralph Lauren Conglomerate that "kept it real". With stores that would go in and out of business every few years, limited collections and tight distribution; it was Ralph's personal collection of western and vintage inspires wears. Last night I had the pleasure of having a great dinner at Gyu-Kaku with Maurizio, the man responsible for everything under the RRL umbrella. His girlfriend, Marisa also joined who is pretty amazing in her own right.
Check out his bank card! Its a mini version for heavy travelers! So awesome... I want one but it's only available for personal acct's right now. Bastards!

Also, good lookin to CM at Burton for hooking me with this sick Burton x New Era 5950 Hat. Its part of their "Capture The Flag" Series, where each hat comes in a special box and is hand signed and numbered. This one is with Jake Burton. One of the best New Era's I have seen in a long time. Featrues a dope wool outer, metal die cut logo of the original Burton "mountain" logo on the front and the entire inside is silk lined with a flocking monogram. And to top it off, the inner band has been woven with the names of 3 Burton team riders that died while riding: Craig Kelly, Jeff Anderson and Jamil Khan. Beautiful and meaningful.