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, May 10, 2006

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It's a project that's gone over 6 months in the making. But it's finally a wrap!
Behold: Puma's THE AFRICAN GAME. A mammoth book photographed by Andrew Dosunmu, edited by Knox Robinson and Art Directed by yours truly, Staple Design. This isn't a marketing campaign, or a World Cup soccer push. It's a book about LIFE. African Life. And what football means to the entire continent. Pick it up when you get a chance. It'll be out soon on Powerhouse Books.





Speaking of some amazing photography, many people don't notice that when a really great ad is engrained in your mind, it's usually the photographer that was responsible for that. Michael Wong is one of the best in the biz. He has shot so much for Nike, he might as well have a Swoosh on his business card. One of his hallmarks was the first Nike Battlegrounds campaign a few years back. We've been working together for over 6 years now. Nice of him to drop by today.



Also, making a fabulous appearance was Riko (RJ267) and Joy Yoon (Food Critic / Activist). Dressed to kill and about to go hit up some 4 star restaurant. Food snobs...I had an overcooked leather steak for dinner. Oh well...I'm looking forward to the food situation as I head to Japan tomorrow. Uni, Spicy Snacks and Limited Edition Kit Kats, here I come!

2 Comments:

Anonymous skbd said...

I need that book,THE AFRICAN GAME, I am from Africa and I know how soccer is so important on the continent. I was disappointed that Nike didnt do an African country for the World Cup Air Forces. Anyway looking forward to the World Cup and copping the book.

5/10/2006 11:51 AM  
Blogger kenzilla said...

hey mr. staple, i was just curious as to what nationality you are. and is 'staple' just a business name? apologies if it's kind of personal!!!!

5/15/2006 3:29 PM  

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