To Darrin Hudson: 10-10 WINS.

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...

Friday, June 15, 2007

10-10 WINS.

We weren't the only company to celebrate a decade of beingness. Colette; one the best stores in the entire world also celebrated their 10th year anniversary. They had a big bash in Paris that i missed out on but luckily, I was able to partake in the intimate luncheon Paper Magazine and Colette hosted at Indochine in New York. It was on a weekday at 12 in the afternoon. It was nice to not have a "night thing" to go to. Lots of interesting people in the house as one might imagine...Jest from alife, Leah from MOB (congrats on the newborn!), Kaws, James from Supreme, John Jay, Benjamin Cho...and on and on.

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Speaking of gifts, one of New York's finest, Harry Jumanji blessed me with this SICK skateboard. A literal artifact of NYC. Take a close look at all the tags on it and the personal message. I'm honored and my prayers are with him.

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Wow...Even more freebies! This time courtesy of Bobbito Garcia. He's giving y'all an opportunity to make a pair of AF1/25s with him in the 255 Nike iD Studio! On HIM! Well, more likely on Nike. But you get the idea. Click here for more info. And remember to congratulate his Team Shox on advancing to the Semi Finals in the NRF.

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I have a secret love for interviews that don't ask me questions about sneakers and street culture. Check out this short little story from the guys at Behance. Its a site dedicated to "exceptionally productive people and teams working in the creative fields. We document the methods and resources that productive creative professionals use to push their ideas forward." They also have a system of great stationary to help you keep on top of things. Check em out online or at Reed Space.