To Darrin Hudson

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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, March 28, 2007

SHAMELESS.

***WARNING: Some shamless self promtion to follow.***

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After speaking this past Saturday at the AIGA, I was asked to speak this coming Saturday the 31st at the ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF NEW JERSEY. (Springsteen represent! Bon Jovi represent!) It is their 4th Annual Thinking Creatively Conference which will be held at Kean University. They have some heavy hitters speaking at the conference. Creative Directors from GE, McKann Erickson, Smart Design, Johnson & Johnson, RG/A, and even Daniel Reeve, typography artist from Lord of the Rings, Narnia and King Kong will all be present. If you need to pick up anything at Ikea this weekend, swing on by Kean U. for a visit.

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I've gotten lots of positive comments from my recent interview on INQMND. BKRW also recently posted a video interview I did with them a few months ago. But don't visit for my verbal diarrhea. The real treat is being able to see all 17 people that actually make Staple and Reed Space run. My team is as dope as it gets. And they don't get nearly as much shine as they should. I'd probably be hand painting sneakers in my bedroom if it weren't for these kids. Big up! (from l-r):
Yuka aka Organic Love
Tim aka Liquid Diet
Suzette aka Black Belt Assassin
Seki aka Aoyama Stallion
Nico aka jeffstaple
Morgan aka The Machinist
Luna aka The Shredder
Jun aka Cultural Sugaism
Jerry aka Luna's Bitch
Hiroko aka Nihon Feminista
Hiromi aka Tender Romi
Gio aka The Thigh Master
Do aka Duke 'Em
Delia aka Fake Titty Spotting Champ
Aya aka 1st and 15th Every Month
Amanda aka Token Jew
Aki aka Da Rookie
And not pictured cuz he just joined the team...Kutmaster Kuni.

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Still haven't heard enough? Alright then, I aim to please. Head over to Fast Company's blog network where you can read John Pasmore's Q&A with yours truly. I promise, its short and sweet.

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And last but not least, say hello to Rob and Jon, the guys who run Cornerstone Promotion and The Fader Magazine. We've been working together since forever and my lineage is so intertwined with theirs that it can never be untangled...and maybe shouldn't be. Thanks for lunch guys.

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