To Darrin Hudson: ICH BIN EIN BERLINER.

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...

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

ICH BIN EIN BERLINER.

I've heard and read from several different sources the story that John F. Kennedy made a major German language blunder in his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in Berlin, Germany. The story goes that he should have said "Ich bin Berliner" ("I am a citizen of Berlin"), and that "Ich bin ein Berliner" really means "I am a jelly doughnut." Nevertheless, after spending the past week in Germany, you can either call me a Berliner or a jelly doughnut and I wouldn't mind either way.

The main purpose of this trip was to hold court at Bread and Butter. It was great to be able to link up with other industry heads that I usually don't have time to see at home. But what was even better was all the different people that were in town at the same time. World Cup, BBB, Love Parade (ahem), and the incredible weather just made Berlin the place to be.
(l-r): HF heading in to check out the Nike EU Collection, Steven Vogel and Nicole who made the Street section happen at BBB. Big Up to you guys for everything! Kevin Ma / Hypebeast, Yoske / Maker of the Koi Asics, Nike Amsterdam designers, Jesse, JU and Fraser enjoying the Staple Spring 2007 catalog (Note Fraser's cup holding technique!), Mr. Vogel and yours truly, Nick Jackson / Twelve Bar (can't put down that catalog!), Hiroko (STPL JPN) & Tetsuya from New Balance Japan, Jagger / Surrender, Allen / AKA, and Damien / Twelve Bar.