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...

Friday, January 26, 2007

BERLIN AF25.

Anticipation was rising for tonight's AF25 celebration. It was Berlin's turn to shine this time around, and I was fortunate enough to be in the neighborhood so I decided to drop by (ha). The night had a cool house party feel. Imagine if Wilson and Arnold Drummond from Different Strokes had the mansion to themselves and threw a sick sneaker themed house party. It'd be something like this. I'm glad there was no hoopla "performance" or "extravaganza" tonight...i wasn't up for it at all. Nike Berlin kept it sweet and simple.

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Yes I have a decade old design and clothing company. I own 2 stores and galleries in NYC and Tokyo. But forget all that...you can just call me Jeff/Honeyee.com...the state of the blogosphere taking over...I had to chuckle.

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As heads gathered in the meeting point (lobby of the Grand Hyatt), a fleet of black Benz's took the VIPs to the secret location about 20 mins outside of Mitte. It felt VERY "Eyes Wide Shut". You roll thru a very suburban ritzy neighborhood of Berlin...looks like nothing is happening, then BOOM...this mansion rises out of nowhere. Security was mad tight. I thought I was going to be asked to put on a white mask and disrobe...

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Good times; good peoples: Ceyda from Bread and Butter, Thibault from Just For Kicks, Bianca from Nike (the hostess with the mostest of this event), Simon from Stussy UK, Jesse/Nike, Jeorg/Glade, Giorgio, Hikmet/Solebox, Berlin MC Fler...it was a cool mix of all different peeps.

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Berlin is already one of the most smoker friendly cities in the world...and as if there wasn't enough, they had a Cigar Master rolling and cutting fresh cigars!! Everyone was living out their "Big Pimpin'" video fantasies while I got lung cancer from second hand smoke.

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They had samples on hand of the upcoming AF25 ID selections. 25 different white leather combinations. These are SICK...Gavin...we need to talk when I get back. Peep the actual sized +41 AF1s made out of white chocolate.

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The mansion that housed the party had all these rooms (as mansions typically do). Nike did a great job of tricking out each room with a different theme. I just feel bad for the family that gets this place next.

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Nothing says 25 years of sneaker history like a 512MB USB Flash Drive (I guess.)
Bianca/Nike! Thanks for a great party!

3 Comments:

Anonymous Elbcoastboy said...

Dont forget the Shuttle - Service with big Mercedes S-Class..."Big Pimpin", too... ;-)

1/26/2007 5:34 AM  
Blogger Greentruth said...

would love to know when those AF25 ID selections are coming out.

1/26/2007 10:10 AM  
Anonymous ptsp said...

512mb? you need at least 1gig nowadays. Great posts as always though, thanks man.
Living the dream beyond a reasonable doubt.

1/30/2007 4:36 PM  

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