To Darrin Hudson: JOURNEYS AHEAD.

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...

Saturday, April 21, 2007

JOURNEYS AHEAD.

After an unprecedented 6 weeks at home in NYC, its back to Japan for a quick trip and; what amounts to two meetings. Some would think that in this age of Skype, Virtual Offices and Video Conferencing, face to face meetings are unneccesary and archaic. So while a 15 hour flight to go to a meeting may seem ridiculous, it is also irreplaceable. Man has yet to create a technology that can beat a face to face sit down meet over a nice meal.
6 weeks at home has honestly been the longest amount of time I have stayed in one place for over a year now. And it feels pretty good, but lots of airtime awaits in the near future. Tokyo understands its spring already, unlike NY which thinks it's still December. But its definitely nice to be back in my second home.

Lots of people were in town including Paul M. and Kaws. Also Dennis and the Crooks & Castles Crew. We've never really sat down to break bread since they are LA based and the last few times I ran into Dennis was in Tokyo. Fans of Reed Space know that Crooks is one of the most well represented collections in the store. Big up to the work they've been putting into their brand.

Apparently if you don't ride a fixed gear bike, you shouldn't even bother applying for a job at Fragment Design. Here's the entire company in full two wheeled force. Kazuki, Hiroshi, Kojiro and the newest member, Qoo-chan.

HF played a very nice live set in Komazawa Park where he did a few songs and covers. A perfect day for a performance out in the park. Check out the Kangol he is rocking here. Hmmm...Fragmental Kangaroos??